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The Marquee & Front Lawns

Ravens Ait Island

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Spacious marquee with blue chairs for conferences on Ravens Ait Island.
  • From £65 per person
  • 300 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £65 per person
  • 300 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
Ravens Ait is the only island venue on the River Thames accessible solely by boat, offering complete exclusivity and waterfront views just 17 minutes from Waterloo.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Outside decking area with furniture
  • Music allowed until 11:45PM
  • Outside DJ and decor permitted
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop off
  • Marquee with fairy light canopy
  • 2-acre island with front lawns
  • State of the art sound system

For those one-off events that need more than your average setting, look no further than our stunning Marquee & Front Lawns. Situated at one end of our 2 acre Island, our Marquee is a space that is guaranteed to have your guests talking long after the event has finished!

With a variety of room layouts from the formal black tie banqueting for 300 to the informal buffet-style with lounge areas; this waterfront space is simply unrivalled. Coupled with our beautiful landscaped lawns, the Marquee's riverside views let the outside in and allow all of your guests to enjoy Island life!

Frequently asked questions

Ravens Ait requires a minimum of 45 guests for all events due to the size of the rooms. Pricing varies by event type: Party packages start at £70 per guest (including venue, food, and welcome drink), DDR packages for corporate events are £75 per guest, and wedding packages range from £80-120 per guest depending on menu selection and inclusions.

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary for all events. The venue operates two 11-seater boats that run shuttle-style service back and forth throughout the event, with journey time taking only 30-45 seconds. For larger groups, a 50-seater boat is available for one hour on guest arrival (subject to availability).

Music is allowed until 11:45 PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. These are firm restrictions that apply to all events regardless of type or size.

A 50% deposit is required to secure any date if the event is within 6 months. All dates are secured on a first-come, first-served basis, and the venue cannot hold dates during the consultation period.

Yes, outside DJ/bands, decorations, and vendors are allowed. However, the venue does not allow outside drinks except in special circumstances where management may approve up to 10 bottles of external wine for a £100 corkage fee (inclusive of VAT).

The venue offers multiple spaces including the Thames Suite, Marquee & Lawns, Britannia & Terrace, and Reception areas. The Marquee & Lawns can accommodate up to 300 guests for formal banqueting, while other spaces vary in capacity depending on layout and event type.

The venue offers various catering packages including BBQ buffets, Indian buffets (Diamond menu), finger food options, and 3-course meals (Classic and Platinum menus). Specific dietary requirements like halal catering can be accommodated, and welcome drinks typically include prosecco, juice, or chai depending on the package.

While Ravens Ait Island doesn't have on-site accommodation, they recommend nearby partner hotels including Warren House Hotel, Hampton Suites, and Crowne Plaza Surbiton. The venue can provide booking links and assistance with accommodation arrangements for multi-day events.

Corporate packages include projector screens, flip charts, stationery, and water stations. The venue has a state-of-the-art sound system and can accommodate additional AV requirements. Tea and coffee service is provided three times daily for corporate events alongside pastries, biscuits, and cakes.

The venue offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks. Various drink packages are available including welcome drinks, wine with meals (typically half bottle per guest), and bar tabs starting from £10-20 per guest. Outside alcohol is generally not permitted except for approved wine corkage in special circumstances.

More about Ravens Ait Island

Raven's Ait is the only island on the River Thames in Surbiton that can only be accessed by boat. With views of Hampton court and only 17 minutes from Waterloo, London. It is the perfect place to hold all types of events such as - wedding reception, unusual events, private dining, birthday parties, summer parties, Christmas parties, meetings, away days, conferences, gala dinners, presentations, marriage ceremonies, team building, training days offsite meetings, garden games on our front lawn the list is endless. Raven's Ait is such a unique space for so many types of events.