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Ravens Ait Island

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Elegant reception space on Ravens Ait Island with cozy fireplace for events.
  • From £53 per person
  • 80 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £53 per person
  • 80 Reception
  • Surbiton Station
London's only private island venue accessible exclusively by boat, offering complete exclusivity just 17 minutes from Waterloo.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Flexible breakout spaces including terrace
  • 17 minutes from London Waterloo
  • Exclusive use of island for events
  • On-site event management team
  • Private island location accessible only by boat
  • Natural daylight throughout reception area
  • River Thames views overlooking Hampton Court
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop-off service

After being transported on Ravens Ait Island's private launches, disembark at the grand step and move into the Reception area. The Reception area is the ideal place to greet your guests before your meetings commence in either the Thames or the Britannia Suites.

Why not use it for break times and have your teas and coffees served in the reception with the comfy armchairs that overlook the River? Or if you need it as an extra break out space for team building? Two passenger launches are assigned for each event, with eighteen seats available on each of them.

Frequently asked questions

The venue requires a minimum of 45 guests for any event booking at Ravens Ait Island. Events with fewer than 45 guests cannot be accommodated due to the size of the rooms and operational requirements.

The DDR package costs £75 per guest and includes the Thames Suite & Patio for 9 hours, Reception area as breakout space, finger food from DDR Menu 1, projector screen with 1 flip chart and water, plus tea & coffee served 3 times daily with pastries, biscuits and cakes. An upgrade to DDR Menu 2 is available for an additional £15 per person.

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

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary with two 11-seater boats assigned to each event that run shuttle-style back and forth. The journey takes only 30-45 seconds with no waiting time for guests, and there's also access to a 50-seater boat for 1 hour on arrival subject to availability.

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, decor, and vendors are allowed. This gives corporate clients flexibility to bring in their preferred suppliers for entertainment, styling, and additional services to customize their event.

The venue offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks. Corporate events can set up bar tabs or pre-order specific drinks packages, with typical corporate events requiring minimum bar spends ranging from £1,200 to £1,800 depending on guest numbers.

The Reception area serves as the main breakout space, plus additional areas including the Patio, Britannia Room, and Terrace are available. The Reception features comfortable armchairs overlooking the River Thames, making it ideal for informal meetings or break times.

The venue typically provides in-house catering through their various menu options (DDR Menu 1 & 2, finger food, etc.). While outside catering policies aren't explicitly detailed in corporate quotes, the venue appears to operate primarily with their own catering services for business events.

The DDR package includes a projector screen, 1 flip chart, stationery, and water as standard. Additional AV requirements like microphones, PA systems, and multiple screens can be arranged, though specific pricing for extra equipment isn't detailed in the standard packages.

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.