The Courtyard

BMA House

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Elegant courtyard at BMA House, ideal for outdoor events and receptions.
  • From £115 per person
  • 320 Buffet
  • Euston, Russell Square, Euston Square
  • From £115 per person
  • 320 Buffet
  • Euston, Russell Square, Euston Square
One of London's rare large outdoor spaces in the heart of the city, featuring a stunning 4-statue fountain and Sir Edwin Lutyens architecture.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central London location
  • Stunning Lutyens architecture
  • Large outdoor space
  • Post-event drinks capability
  • Outdoor fountain centerpiece
  • Wrought iron gates entrance
  • Outdoor lighting system
  • Capacity for 320 guests

Located in front of BMA House, the Courtyard is the perfect choice for your London summer party. The wrought iron gates, stunning architecture, and beautiful 4 statue fountain create a luxurious atmosphere in the rarely found large outdoor space in the heart of London. The Courtyard is also an excellent choice for post-event drinks and receptions held with indoor events at BMA House.

The Courtyard can cater for up to 320 guests and is often hired in conjunction with the Great Hall or the Lutyens Suite which both have their own beauty and charm.




Frequently asked questions

The Great Hall accommodates up to 294 theatre style or 160 cabaret, while the Garden and Garden Room combination supports maximum 90 guests for summer parties. For weddings, the Prince's Room, Snow Room, Garden and Garden Room with Courtyard can host up to 50 guests at £6,600 venue hire. The Courtyard alone handles up to 320 guests and is often hired with indoor spaces.

Wedding venue hire costs £6,600 for spaces including Prince's Room, Snow Room, Garden, Garden Room and Courtyard (14:00-23:30 with earlier supplier access). The Lavender Package is £170 per person including two prosecco glasses, four canapes, three-course wedding breakfast with wine and water, prosecco toast, evening food truck, and bar access. Minimum 40 guests required.

External catering is not permitted due to exclusive contracts with in-house caterers. One venue manager specifically stated they are "unable to allow external catering due to our exclusive contract with our caterers." All food and beverage must be provided through BMA House's catering team.

Minimum catering spends vary significantly: £250+VAT for small meetings, £3,500+VAT for larger events, and £90 per person for dinner packages with 40-person minimums. Day Delegate Rates start at £90-95 per person with minimum numbers typically 70-120 depending on the package and space.

The Garden closes at 22:00 but events can continue in the Garden Room until 23:00. Garden and Garden Room bookings are restricted to 6:30pm-11pm time slots. The venue cannot book outdoor spaces only - they must be combined with indoor room hire.

Enquiries expire in the venue's system if not confirmed by specific deadlines, typically 10-30 days from initial quote. One example showed "Please let me know if you are interested in booking by the 25th June, after this time your enquiry will expire in our system." Response times for initial enquiries are 1-2 days due to high demand.

Most rooms include data projector, screen, PA system with up to 3 microphones, flipchart, and technical support for setup. The Great Hall offers extensive AV including 4K projector, 24-channel mixing desk, up to 9 microphones, staging, lighting, and full-day technical support. Events requiring heavy AV or more than 4 lapel mics need a second technician at £450+VAT per day.

The 3rd floor is wheelchair accessible but requires use of a wheelchair lift once on the floor to access rooms like the Bevan Suite. The wheelchair lift has weight limits that are sometimes unsuitable for electric wheelchairs, so details of any wheelchair users must be provided in advance for assessment.

Room hire varies significantly: Tudor Hart Room £660+VAT, Anderson Room for 22 boardroom style, Bevan Suite £1,650+VAT half-day, Great Hall £5,520+VAT. Additional spaces like Snow Room cost £2,700+VAT. Prices often include basic AV equipment but additional technical support may incur extra charges.

Fine dining packages start at £90-96 per person including prosecco, three courses, wine and water. Day Delegate Rates at £90-95 per person include room hire, arrival refreshments, mid-morning breaks, two-course lunch, afternoon refreshments, and basic AV. Summer party packages and bowl food options are available with separate pricing structures.




More about BMA House

BMA House is located in the heart of London. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this remarkable building makes today's special occasions all the more spectacular. Whether it's a conference, social event or wedding, they have a true history of hospitality. Their Gold Green Tourism accreditation proves they are experts in Sustainability. Ongoing investment into hybrid equipment ensures their place as a leading London hybrid venue. They support British farmers & expect suppliers to adhere to the same high ethical & sustainability standards as themselves, meaning a delegates carbon footprint is lower