The Sunken Garden

University of London Venues

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Sunken Gardens at University of London, lush greenery for outdoor events and meetings.
  • From £70 per person
  • 2,000 Standing
  • Russell Square
  • From £70 per person
  • 2,000 Standing
  • Russell Square
Bloomsbury's only exclusive gated garden space offering complete privacy in the heart of central London.
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  • Ticketed event capability
  • Heart of Bloomsbury location
  • Excellent transport links
  • Exclusive gated access
  • Private outdoor space in central Bloomsbury
  • Dedicated security management

The Sunken Garden is Bloomsbury's best kept secret. The space is gated, which gives exclusive access and makes it easy to hold ticketed events.

The space in the heart of Bloomsbury is perfect for corporate away days. Access and security can be managed by the University.




Frequently asked questions

The venue cannot accommodate events starting before 8:00 AM, as indicated by their standard operating hours. Access times for setup would need to be arranged within these parameters, though specific early access arrangements are not detailed in available information.

Specific capacity limits for the Sunken Garden are not provided in the available information. However, the venue has accommodated events ranging from 30 to 160 people in other spaces, suggesting flexibility based on event requirements and layout.

Specific pricing for the Sunken Garden is not detailed in the available information. Other University of London venue spaces show rates varying significantly based on event type, duration, and requirements, with some spaces charging £1,400-£1,800 for full-day hire.

The venue mentions that "access and security can be managed by the University," but specific security requirements, costs, or mandatory staffing levels for the Sunken Garden are not specified in the available information.

The venue partners with Gather and Gather for hospitality services, holding a three-star Sustainable Restaurant Association rating. Whether external caterers can be used for the Sunken Garden specifically is not clarified in the available information.

Weather contingency arrangements for the Sunken Garden are not specified in the available information. Given it's an outdoor space, clients would need to discuss backup plans or covered areas directly with the venue.

Specific restrictions on equipment, decorations, or setup requirements for the Sunken Garden are not detailed in the available information. The space is described as gated with exclusive access, but operational limitations are not specified.

The booking process requires completion of events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before assignment to a dedicated event manager. Specific advance booking requirements or provisional hold periods are not detailed in the available information.

The venue is located in Bloomsbury with "excellent national and international transport lines," and the Sunken Garden has "own private entrance" with gated access. Specific parking arrangements or vehicle access details are not provided in the available information.

Seasonal restrictions or preferred booking periods for the Sunken Garden are not specified in the available information. The venue appears to operate year-round, but weather considerations for outdoor events would need to be discussed directly.




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