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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
  • 2,400 Standing
  • Russell Square
  • From £70
  • 2,400 Standing
  • Russell Square
Historic University of London setting with Senate House backdrop provides authentic academic atmosphere for filming and photography.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • University access and security management
  • Sectional hire availability
  • Dry hire venue option
  • Hard standing floor
  • Outdoor space
  • Central Bloomsbury location
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 University associated venue is available to hire on a sectional basis as a dry hire venue and is a perfectly versatile space for filming and photography. 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 source material does not provide specific pricing for the Film and Photo space at Torrington Square. You will need to contact the venue directly for rates, as filming and photography pricing appears to be quoted on a case-by-case basis.

The venue cannot accommodate bookings starting before 08:00, as confirmed in correspondence regarding early morning requests. Setup and departure times within normal operating hours would need to be confirmed directly with the venue for your specific shoot requirements.

Yes, part of Torrington Square can be blocked off for private use despite being a public space. Access and security for the blocked-off section can be managed by the University of London, allowing for controlled filming environments.

Based on filming enquiries handled by the venue, crew sizes of around 25-30 people have been discussed for commercial shoots. The hard standing floor and outdoor space configuration can accommodate typical film crew setups and equipment.

The source material does not specify equipment or lighting restrictions for the Film and Photo space. Given it's an outdoor location with hard standing floor, you should confirm any limitations on heavy equipment, power requirements, or lighting rigs directly with the venue.

You must complete attached events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before booking confirmation. These forms are required to be handed over to a dedicated event manager once the booking is confirmed.

The source material does not provide specific information about parking arrangements for film crews at Torrington Square. You will need to enquire directly about vehicle access and parking options for equipment trucks and crew vehicles.

The venue works with Gather and Gather for hospitality services, but the source material does not specify policies regarding external catering for filming projects. You should confirm catering arrangements and any restrictions on bringing external food services for your crew.

The venue has handled enquiries for commercial filming projects, including branded content shoots. Recent discussions involved recreating courtroom setups and comedy productions, indicating flexibility for various types of film and photo content.

As Torrington Square is an outdoor space with grassy plots and gravel paths, weather conditions will impact filming. The source material does not specify seasonal restrictions or weather contingency policies, so you should discuss backup plans and weather-related cancellation policies when booking.

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. london.ac.uk/sites/default/files/hospitality-menu-spring-summer-2025.pdf

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