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The Thames Suite

Ravens Ait Island

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Thames Suite outdoor deck on Ravens Ait Island, ideal for meetings and events.
  • From £40 pp/hour
  • 120 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £40 pp/hour
  • 120 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
The only private island venue on the River Thames accessible exclusively by boat, offering complete exclusivity just 17 minutes from central London.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop-off
  • Flexible room configuration
  • AV equipment and flip charts included
  • Exclusive use of island venue
  • Natural daylight from floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Private island location accessible only by boat
  • Thames Suite with river views
  • Outdoor terrace for breakouts

Adjoining our reception, The Thames Suite is a multi-functional space that can either divided into two delegate rooms or opened up for a larger conference, with outstanding views across the River Thames and onto Home Park. There is a terrace which can be used as a breakout area for delegates. The room is large enough to accommodate eighty people, but can seat 20 people and not feel lost in the space. The room is decorated with natural tones and benefits from natural daylight, courtesy of floor to ceiling windows along the full length of the room.

Frequently asked questions

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

The DDR package costs £75 per guest and includes the Thames Suite & Patio for 9 hours, Reception as breakout space, finger food (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.

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 with no waiting time for guests. A larger 50-seater boat is available for 1 hour on arrival (subject to availability).

Music is allowed until 11:45PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. The venue cannot organize coach or shuttle services between hotels and the island, so guests must arrange their own transport to the ferry departure point.

A 50% deposit is required to secure the 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.

The venue offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks. Bar packages can be arranged as either a bar tab or pre-order system, with typical minimum spends ranging from £1,200-£1,800 depending on group size.

The Thames Suite includes a projector screen, 1 flip chart, stationery, and water as standard. The room can accommodate up to 80 people and features natural daylight from floor-to-ceiling windows, plus access to a terrace that can serve as a breakout area.

Yes, outside DJs, decor, and vendors are allowed at the venue. However, the venue has strict policies on outside drinks - typically no external alcohol is permitted, though management may approve limited external wine (up to 10 bottles) for a £100 corkage fee in exceptional circumstances.

The venue recommends Hampton Suites, Warren House Hotel, and Crowne Plaza Surbiton for accommodation. Guests must arrange their own accommodation as the island venue does not provide overnight stays, and transport between hotels and the ferry point must be organized separately.

Yes, the island will be exclusively for your event with no other events happening simultaneously. The venue provides in-house staff led by an Operations Manager for assistance throughout your event, and a detailed Function Sheet captures all event requirements.

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.