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The Britannia Suite

Ravens Ait Island

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Elegant Britannia Suite event space with round tables, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.
  • From £53 pp/hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £53 pp/hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
Ravens Ait is the only island venue on the River Thames in Surbiton, accessible exclusively by boat with complimentary ferry service.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Outside DJ and decor permitted
  • Exclusive island hire available
  • Hampton Court Palace views
  • Multiple event spaces including Britannia Suite
  • Waterside garden with seating
  • Island location accessible only by boat
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop off
  • Marquee and lawns for outdoor events
  • Thames Suite with patio and river views
  • Music allowed until 11:45PM

For those one-off events that need more than your average setting, look no further than The Britannia Suite at Ravens Ait Island. We pride ourselves on being a first class event venue, with our dedicated high standards of food and service; you won't forget your celebrations.

The Britannia Suite offers stunning views of Hampton Court Palace's ground from our beautiful decking area. Through the bi-fold door's you'll also find our waterside garden area, with plenty of seating to soak up the relaxed riverside ambience. Ravens Ait truly offers an unforgettable event experience.

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 from £70 per guest (including room, food, and welcome drink), DDR packages from £75 per guest, and wedding packages from £80 per guest. All prices are inclusive and there are no additional room hire costs.

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary for all events. The venue operates a shuttle-style service with 2 boats running back and forth continuously, taking only 30-45 seconds to reach the island. For larger groups, a 50-80 seater boat is available for 1 hour on guest arrival (subject to availability), plus two 11-seater boats operate throughout the event.

Music is allowed until 11:45PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. Outside DJs, bands, and entertainment are permitted. The venue allows outside decor and vendors, making it flexible for customized events.

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 without a deposit.

The venue offers various catering packages including BBQ buffets, Indian buffets, finger food, and 3-course meals with different menu tiers (Classic, Diamond, Platinum). Outside catering and vendors are allowed. The venue also offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks.

Ravens Ait offers multiple spaces: Thames Suite & Patio (suitable for corporate events and smaller parties), Britannia & Terrace (for dining events), and Marquee & Lawns (for larger parties up to 200+ guests). The island provides exclusive use, meaning no other events happen simultaneously.

Car parking is available on the mainland before taking the ferry to the island. Specific parking arrangements and capacity details are provided in a separate parking document that the venue shares with clients during the booking process.

Corporate packages include screen and projector, flip charts, stationery, and water. The venue can accommodate various setups including theatre style, cabaret style, and dining configurations. Additional AV requirements can be arranged, and the venue supports presentations and conferences.

The venue typically does not allow outside drinks, but management may approve limited external wine (up to 10 bottles) for a corkage fee of £100 inclusive of VAT. The venue offers a 10% discount on pre-ordered drinks and can provide various bar packages and tabs.

While Ravens Ait Island itself doesn't provide accommodation, the venue recommends nearby partner hotels including Warren House Hotel, Hampton Suites, and Crowne Plaza Surbiton. These properties can accommodate groups requiring overnight stays for multi-day events.

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.