The Garden at BMA House

The Garden and Garden Room can accommodate up to 90 guests maximum for events. The Garden closes at 22:00 but you can continue events in the Garden Room until 23:00. The Garden Room must always be booked in conjunction with one of the indoor spaces - it cannot be hired as a standalone space.

The Garden has specific closing times at 22:00, after which access is restricted. For events requiring extended hours, you would need to move to the Garden Room which can operate until 23:00. The venue cannot book outside spaces only - indoor space hire is mandatory.

There is a minimum catering spend of £3,500+VAT plus room hire costs. External catering is not permitted due to exclusive contracts with venue caterers, so this minimum spend must be met through venue catering services.

No, external catering is not allowed due to exclusive contracts with venue caterers. All catering must be provided by BMA House, with a minimum spend of £3,500+VAT applying to bookings.

The Garden Room is always booked in conjunction with one of the indoor spaces and cannot be hired standalone. Available indoor spaces include rooms like the Bevan Suite, Harvey Room, Great Hall, or other meeting rooms depending on your requirements and guest numbers.

Enquiries have expiration dates in the venue's system, typically requiring confirmation within 10 days to 2 weeks of the initial quote. For example, some quotes specify confirmation needed by a specific date (like "25th June") after which the enquiry expires and availability may be released.

The venue aims to respond to enquiries within 1-2 days, though they are experiencing high volumes of enquiries. They mention being "exceptionally busy" and ask for patience during peak periods.

Setup access varies by booking type. Some events can access from 4pm for dinner setups, while others may have different arrangements. Large LED screen installations requiring 5-6 hours setup time have been accommodated, but specific timing and any additional fees would need to be discussed based on your production requirements.

The venue offers various AV packages including 55" plasma screens, 2.5m x 1.5m pop-up screens, and filming packages starting from £900+VAT. Hybrid packages for live streaming start from £1,700+VAT depending on complexity and requirements.

The Botanical Garden features a unique mixture of flowers, plants and shrubs providing natural backdrops, a central pond, natural light, and outdoor terrace and patio areas. It's specifically described as perfect for filming locations and photoshoots due to these botanical elements.