Senate Room - Senate House

University of London Venues

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Senate Room at University of London, featuring wooden paneling for conferences and meetings.
  • From £70 per person
  • 80 Theatre
  • Russell Square
  • From £70 per person
  • 80 Theatre
  • Russell Square
Authentic wood-panelled Senate House provides a unique court room setting with fixed theatre configuration, perfect for period filming and formal productions.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • LCD projector
  • Free WiFi
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Authentic wood panelling
  • Natural daylight
  • Fixed theatre-style seating for 80
  • Court room configuration

With authentic wood panelling, the Senate House is a unique space which will lend character to your filming and photography.

The space is ideal for court room filming and can accommodate up to 80 people. It is full of natural daylight and is set up in a fixed theatre style configuration.




Frequently asked questions

The venue offers filming rates but specific pricing is not detailed in available information. Contact the Event Sales Manager at 0207 660 8177 or uolevents@london.ac.uk for current filming rates and photography session pricing. Budget examples from enquiries show filming projects ranging from £1,000-£2,000 per day.

The Senate House Film and Photo space accommodates up to 80 people in a fixed theatre-style configuration with authentic wood panelling. The space features court room styling with fixed seating that cannot be reconfigured, making it ideal for courtroom filming scenarios and formal presentations.

The venue cannot accommodate access before 08:00. Standard venue hours appear to run from 08:00-18:00, though specific filming access times and late evening availability would need to be confirmed directly with the venue for your production schedule.

Standard AV package includes LCD projector, screen, laptop/PC, internet access, and up to 3 microphones. For additional filming equipment beyond the standard package, you must contact ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the venue's approved AV provider, for specialized lighting, camera equipment, or enhanced sound systems.

Specific equipment restrictions are not detailed in available information. The space can accommodate crews of around 30 people based on enquiry examples, but lighting restrictions, power limitations, and equipment setup requirements must be confirmed directly with the venue during booking.

Complete the attached events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before booking confirmation. The venue requires these forms to assign a dedicated event manager and provide accurate quotes. Book well in advance as availability is limited, particularly during peak periods.

External vendor policies are not specified in available information. The venue works with Gather and Gather for hospitality services, but arrangements for external catering during filming productions would need to be discussed directly with the venue management during the booking process.

The Senate House features authentic wood panelling and court room styling with fixed theatre-style seating that creates an authentic legal setting. The space offers natural daylight and the formal, traditional architecture provides the perfect backdrop for courtroom scenes and legal drama productions.

Parking arrangements are not detailed in available information. Given the central London location in Bloomsbury near excellent transport links, parking for crew vehicles and equipment trucks would need to be arranged separately and confirmed with the venue during booking.

Specific payment terms and cancellation policies are not detailed in available information. These important booking conditions, including deposit requirements, payment schedules, and cancellation deadlines, must be confirmed directly with the Event Sales Manager during the booking process.




More about University of London Venues

University of London Venues encompasses a range of outstanding event spaces. Our location in Bloomsbury has excellent national and international transport lines, and our versatile spaces can accommodate all kinds of events, from conferences and meetings to parties.

We offer hospitality services in partnership with Gather and Gather. With a three star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association, we provide food that has a meaningful impact on the people and places we work for and with.

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