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Torrington Square

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Torrington Square at University of London, lush greenery for outdoor events and gatherings.
  • From £70 per person
  • 2,400 Standing
  • Russell Square
  • From £70 per person
  • 2,400 Standing
  • Russell Square
Torrington Square offers the rare opportunity to privatise a section of this historic Bloomsbury public space, creating an exclusive outdoor event experience in the heart of London.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Access and security management
  • Central Bloomsbury location
  • Excellent transport links
  • Hard standing floor
  • Outdoor space
  • Sectional hire availability

Torrington Square is a rectangular public space with gravel paths and grassy plots. At the southern side of the square is the University of London's Senate House flanked by Birkbeck College. The venue is available to hire on a sectional basis as a dry hire venue and is a perfectly versatile space.

Torrington Square is a public space, however a part can be blocked off for private use. Access and security can be managed by the University.

Frequently asked questions

The venue cannot accommodate events starting before 08:00, as confirmed in multiple booking exchanges. Standard venue hire typically runs from 08:00-18:00, with some flexibility for later finishes depending on the event type and space requirements.

The DDR package costs £70.00 per person and includes venue hire from 08:00-18:00, standard AV package (lectern, laptop, screen, projector, PA system, 2-3 microphones, AV technician), dedicated hospitality space, refreshments on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, sandwich lunch, mid-afternoon refreshments with cake, venue staffing, utilities, furniture setup, free Wi-Fi, and dedicated event and hospitality managers. Additional catering and services are subject to VAT charges.

The Woburn Suite (G22/26) accommodates up to 90 people in theatre layout or 50 people in cabaret layout. The venue cannot accommodate classroom format for 40+ people due to space limitations, and rooms like Senate 102, 106, and 107 have small flip-top tables better suited for tablets rather than laptops.

A 1-hour Senate drinks package costs £15.95 per person. Venue hire is VAT inclusive, but catering and security/services charges are subject to VAT. Additional AV beyond the standard package must be arranged through ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the approved AV provider, at extra cost.

All bookings require completion of events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before confirmation. These forms must be submitted to be allocated to a dedicated event manager, who will respond within two working days with a proposal for consideration.

Availability is extremely limited, with many enquiries being declined due to lack of availability. June 2025 shows no availability, and alternative dates offered include Tuesday 5th May 2026, Monday 11th May 2025, and Tuesday 12th May 2025, indicating booking well in advance is essential.

Standard AV includes laptop/PC, data projector, screen, internet access, and 3 microphones. For events requiring amplification in larger spaces, PA systems and additional microphones are provided. All additional AV requirements beyond the standard package must be arranged through ConferenceCast/Torpedo, the venue's approved AV provider.

Catering options include tea/coffee and biscuits at £4.75+VAT per person, working lunch at £15.50+VAT per person, sharing platters from £19.95+VAT per person, and hot or cold buffet at £23.95+VAT per person. Additional charges apply for service outside standard hours, including weekends.

The venue has approved suppliers including ConferenceCast/Torpedo for AV services and Gather and Gather for hospitality services. External supplier arrangements are not explicitly detailed in the available information, but all bookings require approval through the due diligence process.

Contact the venue at uolevents@london.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7862 8104 for urgent enquiries. The Event Sales Manager Bharat Dave can be reached at 0207 660 8177 or mobile 07960 019 754. The team typically responds within two working days once application forms are submitted.

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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