Hire Space
Foyle Centre

National Army Museum

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Foyle Centre event space with white chairs for a seminar in National Army Museum.
  • From £1260
  • 200 Theatre
  • Sloane Square
  • From £1260
  • 200 Theatre
  • Sloane Square
Unique museum setting with flexible soundproof partitions allowing multiple configurations from intimate meetings to 200-person conferences in one adaptable space.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Natural daylight with dimmable lighting
  • Adjacent Atrium space for networking breaks
  • Induction loop system for accessibility
  • Lower ground floor location for privacy
  • Foyle Centre with 2 large spaces accommodating up to 200 theatre style
  • Soundproof moveable partitions for flexible configurations
  • Ceiling-mounted projectors with motorised screens
  • PA system with ceiling speakers and microphones
  • Apple TV and Chromecast connectivity

The Foyle Centre is a flexible space, which consists of 2 large spaces, which can be broken down into 4 smaller spaces. With sound proof, moveable partitions, it can be hired whole or in various configurations.

Ideal for conferences, meetings, training rooms and workshops. It comes fully IT equipped, with drop down screens and a lectern for presentations. One large space can fit up to 200 people in a lecture room, offering an alternative space for an AGM.

Privately tucked away on the lower ground floor, and with the adjacent atrium, which can be used for your post event drinks

Frequently asked questions

Foyle 1 costs £1,730 +VAT for day hire (09:00-17:00), while Foyle 2 costs £1,260 +VAT for the same period. Hiring both Foyle 1 and Foyle 2 together costs £2,530 +VAT for day hire. For extended events requiring all three spaces (Foyle 1, Foyle 2, and Atrium), the cost is £6,320 +VAT for 09:00-17:00.

Foyle 1 accommodates 100 guests in theatre style. Foyle 2 can seat 100 guests theatre style or 80 guests cabaret style (10 tables with 8 guests each). When using both spaces together, you can accommodate up to 180 guests in theatre style across the combined area.

The hire fee includes projectors, large screens, built-in speakers, lecterns, staging, and microphones. Foyle 2 has two projectors and screens for enhanced visibility. You need to supply your own laptop for presentations, which connects via HDMI cable (Mac adaptors available on-site).

Yes, Monday bookings require mandatory security at £187 +VAT to have the main museum doors opened and manned throughout your hire, as the museum is normally closed to the public on Mondays. This is quoted as approximately £20 per hour as a guide.

All daytime catering must be provided by the in-house catering partner, Searcys. You cannot bring external caterers for daytime events. Catering is arranged directly with Searcys after booking confirmation, and they provide menus and separate quotes for all food and beverage requirements.

The maximum is 30 exhibition stands total - 16 in Foyle 2 and 14 in the Atrium. Each standard table space is 75cm x 150cm, and power outlets are available throughout both spaces. If exhibitors need more space, you should allocate two plots per exhibitor.

Deliveries and collections must be booked for the day of the event only. All packages must be labeled 'FAO Venue Hire National Army Museum' so security can alert the venue hire team. You must provide a list of expected couriers and which exhibitors they're delivering to.

After confirming your requirements, you'll receive an order agreement to read, sign and return. Once signed, the finance team will send an invoice to your specified email address. For events requiring security (like Monday bookings), a separate security agreement must also be signed and returned.

The Foyle Centre has soundproof, moveable partitions allowing flexible configurations from 2 large spaces down to 4 smaller spaces. Modular staging is available on-site and can be set up as 5m x 3m or 4m x 4m within the venue hire fee.

Standard day hire runs from 09:00-17:00. Evening access to spaces like the Atrium begins at 17:30 when the museum closes to the public. The venue has a small on-site car park ideal for deliveries with access on the same floor as the Foyle Centre.

More about National Army Museum

Located in the heart of Chelsea, London, our modern and dynamic spaces provide the perfect setting for your next corporate or private event.

We can accommodate a range of events, from meetings in our stylish boardroom to drinks receptions and dinners; under our suspended Lynx Helicopter, in our stunning atrium.

Whether you're looking for a smaller intimate setting or a larger show stopping venue, we have the ideal space for you to create your perfect event. As a National Museum, we can also tailor your event, making it extra special with private views and guided tours.