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Atrium

The Goldsmiths' Centre

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Modern event space in The Goldsmiths' Centre with glass ceiling, ideal for corporate workshops.
  • From £1000
  • 90 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
  • From £1000
  • 90 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
Award-winning Victorian architecture combined with contemporary spaces creates a unique backdrop that seamlessly blends heritage charm with modern functionality.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Strong Wi-Fi throughout building
  • Exclusive in-house catering team
  • Flexible evening hire until 22:45
  • Natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
  • State-of-the-art user-friendly AV equipment
  • Ground floor location with easy access

The glass-covered Atrium at the Goldsmiths' Centre is a spectacular space - a meeting point between old and new award-winning architecture and backdrop for ever-changing jewellery exhibitions. It's also a fantastic place to gather up 155 guests, among family and friends, for your special wedding ceremony or reception.

Frequently asked questions

Evening room hire for the Exhibition room and Atrium is £2,140 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,600 + VAT. Full day room hire for the Exhibition room is £1,800 + VAT with a minimum catering spend of £1,200 + VAT. If you extend past 5pm, there's an additional £250 + VAT per hour charge.

The venue operates three time slots: Full day (08:30-17:00), Half day (08:30-12:30 or 13:00-17:00), and Evening (18:00-22:45). Access for organisers can begin at 08:30, with guest access typically starting at 09:30 or later depending on your event schedule.

The Atrium can accommodate up to 155 guests for wedding ceremonies. The Exhibition room can hold up to 100 guests in theatre style, 60 guests in cabaret style, or 40 guests in boardroom style. The spaces work best when hired together for larger wedding celebrations.

No, external catering is not permitted due to an exclusivity contract with the venue's caterers. Food and drinks cannot be brought in from outside vendors. However, you can bring your own alcohol and pay a corkage fee of £50 + VAT per bottle.

The venue offers various catering packages including gourmet sandwich lunches, Future 50 Salad options, tea and coffee service, and drinks packages. A one-hour unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks package with a glass of fizz on arrival costs £26 per person. Seasonal Future 50 Salad add-ons cost £5 + VAT per person.

Full use of AV equipment is included in room hire, featuring state-of-the-art, user-friendly equipment with strong Wi-Fi throughout the building. The Exhibition room has a built-in PA system, and equipment includes screens, projectors, clickers, HDMI cables, and flipcharts as needed.

No, the venue does not have any private outdoor space available for guests. All wedding activities must take place within the indoor spaces of the building.

You must complete a booking form and return a signed confirmation letter to secure your date. A deposit invoice is issued and must be paid before your event takes place. Final invoices are payable within 30 days, unless the event takes place within 30 days of the invoice date.

Final event details including catering requirements, dietary restrictions, and guest numbers must be confirmed by 4pm the day before your event at the latest. The venue can accommodate late dietary requirement changes but advance notice is preferred.

The catering team can accommodate various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, lactose-free, nut allergies, and ketogenic diets. They cannot provide meat skewers for ketogenic guests but will offer suitable alternatives. Late dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

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.