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Exhibition Room

The Goldsmiths' Centre

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Elegant exhibition room with round tables, ideal for corporate events and weddings.
  • From £960
  • 130 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
  • From £960
  • 130 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
The Exhibition Room combines elegant dining with access to ever-changing jewellery exhibitions in the adjacent Atrium, creating a unique cultural backdrop for special occasions.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

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  • Flexible space division with acoustic wall
  • Cloakroom facilities available
  • Strong Wi-Fi throughout building
  • Adjacent Atrium for drinks receptions
  • Natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
  • In-house catering team with seasonal menus
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment included
  • Ground floor location with easy access

The spacious Exhibition Room offers the perfect setting from breakfasts to lunches, formal dinners, fine dining and catered receptions. Seating up to 108 guests, it offers - in combination with the grand glass-covered Atrium - the opportunity to explore ever-changing jewellery exhibitions and enjoy a wide range of catering options, all freshly prepared and cooked by our in-house chefs. If smaller dining spaces are required, you can also sub-divide the Exhibition Room through an acoustic wall.

Frequently asked questions

Full day room hire (8:30am-5:00pm) is £1,800 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,200 + VAT. Evening hire (6:00pm-10:45pm) is £2,140 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,600 + VAT. Extensions beyond standard hours cost £250 + VAT per hour.

The Exhibition Room can accommodate up to 108 guests for seated dining events. The space can be sub-divided using an acoustic wall if smaller dining spaces are required for more intimate gatherings.

No, external catering is not permitted due to the exclusivity contract with the venue's caterers. All food and drinks must be provided by the in-house catering team, who prepare everything fresh on-site.

The venue offers gourmet sandwich lunches starting at £28.50 + VAT per person (including cheese, fruits, crudités and dips), with add-ons like the Seasonal Future 50 Salad at £5 + VAT per person. Tea and coffee service is £4.80 + VAT per person, and house brownies are £6 + VAT per person.

Yes, the catering team can accommodate various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut allergies, lactose-free, pescatarian, halal, and ketogenic diets. However, some specific requests like meat skewers may not be available, but suitable alternatives will be provided.

The venue offers drinks packages including unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and a glass of fizz on arrival for £26 + VAT per person for one hour. You can bring your own bottles with a corkage fee of £50 + VAT per bottle, or request spirits through their catering service.

The Exhibition Room includes 2 drop-down screens, 2 integrated ceiling projectors, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a fully equipped induction loop system. All AV equipment is included in the room hire with no additional charges.

Deposit invoices must be paid before the event takes place. Final invoices are payable within 30 days, unless the event occurs within 30 days of the invoice date. Purchase order numbers are required for corporate bookings.

No, the venue does not have any private outdoor space available for guests. All dining and reception activities must take place within the indoor spaces.

Standard timings are full day (8:30am-5:00pm), half day (8:30am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm), and evening (6:00pm-10:45pm). Organizer access typically begins 30 minutes before guest arrival, with final details required by 4:00pm the day before the event.

More about The Goldsmiths' Centre

The Goldsmiths' Centre in Clerkenwell is an award-winning building bringing together the inspiring architecture of a Victorian London Board School with bright contemporary spaces. Located just 3 minutes from Farringdon station, its spacious rooms can host up to 250 guests, enabling you to mix people and creative ideas. Discover delicious seasonal catering, state-of-the-art technology and the perfect setting for your meeting, presentation, dinner party, product launch or reception. By hiring one of our spaces, you are also supporting us to train the next generation of talented goldsmiths.