Conservatory Terrace

Barbican Centre

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  • From £182
  • 200 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £182
  • 200 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
London's only wedding venue set within a tropical rainforest conservatory featuring over 1,500 exotic plants and species.
Leanne Carr
Leanne Carr

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Staffed cloakroom
  • Suitable for acoustic music
  • Capacity for up to 650 guests when combined with Garden Room
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Tropical Conservatory backdrop
  • Natural light throughout
  • Overhead heaters and fans
Overlook the magical Conservatory and experience the feeling of being in a tropical rain forest as you say your vows. The Conservatory Terrance is the perfect unique and unusual wedding venue that all your guests will remember fondly. The Conservatory Terrace is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies and can accommodate up to 150 guests. For larger weddings, it can be combined with the Conservatory and Garden Room to host up to 650 guests. It also provides a beautiful backdrop for hosting wedding receptions and wedding breakfasts.



Frequently asked questions

Evening venue hire (17:30-00:00) costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. The spectacular Conservatory is a tropical oasis in the heart of the city, home to exotic fish and over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees.

The Conservatory Terrace can accommodate up to 150 guests for wedding ceremonies. For larger weddings, it can be combined with the Conservatory and Garden Room to host up to 650 guests for receptions and wedding breakfasts.

Evening venue hire runs from 17:30-00:00. The venue requires invoices to be paid prior to the event going ahead, and contracts must be signed before the event date.

PA System & Microphone costs £111.00+VAT, and 55" LCD Screens are available for £175.00+VAT. The space is suitable for acoustic music and has natural lighting features.

The space overlooks a magical tropical indoor garden with over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees, plus exotic fish. It features natural light, overhead heaters and fans, and currently hosts a spectacular site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

Yes, the Conservatory Terrace is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. It includes a staffed cloakroom and provides natural lighting with overhead heaters and fans for guest comfort.

The banqueting team can create original menus and tailor decor to bring your wedding ideas to life. There is a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT, and the team will discuss any theming you might have in mind.

Contracts must be signed and invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead. The venue requires both contract signing and invoice payment to be completed before your wedding date.

The Garden Room & Conservatory combined offers flexible capacity: 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, 180 seated buffet, or 350 fork buffet. The space can be configured for various wedding reception styles.

The Conservatory Terrace offers the unique experience of saying vows while overlooking a tropical rainforest environment in the heart of London. It's described as one of the most unusual wedding venues in London, providing a memorable backdrop that guests will remember fondly.




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Conservatory Terrace at Barbican Centre - Weddings

Capacity: Up to 200 guests (Reception)
Location: Barbican, London, City of London, EC2Y 8DS, London
Coordinates: 51.520092010498, -0.0923092737793922

Features

  • Wifi
  • Natural Light
  • Overhead heaters and fans
  • Overlooks tropical indoor garden
  • Staffed cloakroom
  • Suitable for acoustic music

Food & Drink

  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 326m² (3,509ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 5m (16ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 11pm
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 120 Dining
  • 200 Reception
  • 200 Standing
  • 150 Theatre
  • 150 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Dining

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£2,700 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£49 / Venue FeeSaturdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£2,700 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Weddings

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£2,700 / Venue FeeMondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00

Party packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£182 / Per PersonMondays, 09:00 - 17:00Lauderdale

Party packages

PriceSchedulePackage
£224 / Per PersonTuesdays, 09:00 - 17:00Shakespeare

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the venue hire costs and minimum catering spend for the Conservatory Terrace wedding space?

Evening venue hire (17:30-00:00) costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. The spectacular Conservatory is a tropical oasis in the heart of the city, home to exotic fish and over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees.

What is the capacity for wedding ceremonies and receptions at the Conservatory Terrace?

The Conservatory Terrace can accommodate up to 150 guests for wedding ceremonies. For larger weddings, it can be combined with the Conservatory and Garden Room to host up to 650 guests for receptions and wedding breakfasts.

What are the standard operating hours and access times for wedding events?

Evening venue hire runs from 17:30-00:00. The venue requires invoices to be paid prior to the event going ahead, and contracts must be signed before the event date.

What audio-visual equipment is available and what are the additional costs?

PA System & Microphone costs £111.00+VAT, and 55" LCD Screens are available for £175.00+VAT. The space is suitable for acoustic music and has natural lighting features.

What unique features does the Conservatory Terrace offer for wedding ceremonies?

The space overlooks a magical tropical indoor garden with over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees, plus exotic fish. It features natural light, overhead heaters and fans, and currently hosts a spectacular site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

Is the Conservatory Terrace licensed for wedding ceremonies and what facilities are included?

Yes, the Conservatory Terrace is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies. It includes a staffed cloakroom and provides natural lighting with overhead heaters and fans for guest comfort.

What catering and theming options are available for weddings?

The banqueting team can create original menus and tailor decor to bring your wedding ideas to life. There is a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT, and the team will discuss any theming you might have in mind.

What is the booking and payment process for wedding events?

Contracts must be signed and invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead. The venue requires both contract signing and invoice payment to be completed before your wedding date.

Can the space accommodate different wedding layouts and what are the capacity options?

The Garden Room & Conservatory combined offers flexible capacity: 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, 180 seated buffet, or 350 fork buffet. The space can be configured for various wedding reception styles.

What makes this wedding venue unique compared to traditional wedding spaces?

The Conservatory Terrace offers the unique experience of saying vows while overlooking a tropical rainforest environment in the heart of London. It's described as one of the most unusual wedding venues in London, providing a memorable backdrop that guests will remember fondly.

Venue Photos

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Amenities & Features

  • Licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Tropical Conservatory backdrop
  • Natural light throughout
  • Overhead heaters and fans
  • Staffed cloakroom
  • Suitable for acoustic music
  • Capacity for up to 650 guests when combined with Garden Room

Event Types

Great for: London's only wedding venue set within a tropical rainforest conservatory featuring over 1,500 exotic plants and species.

Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/139072/Barbican-Centre/Conservatory-Terrace/Weddings