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Exhibition Room

The Goldsmiths' Centre

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Exhibition Room at The Goldsmiths' Centre with white chairs for elegant ceremonies and presentations.
  • From £180 per person
  • 130 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
  • From £180 per person
  • 130 Reception
  • Farringdon Station
Award-winning Victorian Board School architecture combined with contemporary spaces creates a unique backdrop that supports goldsmith training through venue hire.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Strong Wi-Fi throughout building
  • Exclusive in-house catering team
  • Flexible evening hire timings (18:00-22:45)
  • Natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
  • State-of-the-art user-friendly AV equipment
  • Ground floor location with easy access
  • Accommodates up to 60 guests in cabaret style
  • 2 x drop down screens and integrated ceiling projectors

The Exhibition room is a blank canvas, offering an opportunity to express your imagination and creativity. It is the perfect space for dining or dancing the nigh away in style with all your family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

The Exhibition room (weddings space) costs £1,800 + VAT for full day hire (08:30-17:00) or £2,140 + VAT for evening hire (18:00-22:45). There is a mandatory minimum catering spend of £1,200 + VAT for full day events or £1,600 + VAT for evening events. Additional hours beyond standard times cost £250 + VAT per hour.

The Exhibition room can accommodate up to 100 guests in theatre style for ceremonies, 60 guests in cabaret style for dining, or 40 guests in boardroom style. The space is located on the ground floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light.

No, external catering is not permitted due to an exclusivity contract with the venue's caterers. All food and drinks must be provided through The Goldsmiths' Centre's catering team, though they can accommodate various dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special needs.

Full AV equipment is included in the room hire at no additional cost. This includes 2 drop-down screens, 2 integrated ceiling projectors, microphones, HDMI cables, clickers, and strong Wi-Fi throughout the building. The space also has a built-in PA system and induction loop.

Standard hire slots are full day (08:30-17:00), half day (08:30-12:30 or 13:00-17:00), or evening (18:00-22:45). You can extend beyond these times for £250 + VAT per additional hour, allowing flexibility for longer wedding celebrations.

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

A deposit invoice is required before your event takes place. Final invoices are payable within 30 days, unless the event takes place within 30 days of the invoice date. You'll need to provide a purchase order number for invoicing purposes.

You can bring your own bottles with a corkage fee of £50 + VAT per bottle. Alternatively, spirits can be provided through the catering service - options include vodka, gin, rum, scotch, and whiskey. The venue offers drinks packages including wine, beer, soft drinks, and fizz on arrival at £26 per person for one hour unlimited service.

Final catering details and guest numbers must be confirmed by 4pm the day before your event at the latest. Late dietary requirements can sometimes be accommodated, but advance notice is strongly recommended for proper planning.

The Atrium can be hired alongside the Exhibition room for evening events at a combined rate of £2,140 + VAT with £1,600 + VAT minimum catering spend. This allows guests to move freely between spaces for welcome drinks and the main reception, with access to the venue's jewellery exhibition.

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.