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
  • 2,000 Standing
  • Russell Square
  • From £70
  • 2,000 Standing
  • Russell Square
Bloomsbury's only exclusive gated garden space offering complete privacy for productions in the heart of central London.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central Bloomsbury location
  • University-managed security
  • Exclusive gated access
  • Private entrance
  • Outdoor garden setting
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 filming and photography. Access and security can be managed by the University.



Frequently asked questions

Specific filming and photography rates are not provided in the available information. The venue requires completion of application and due diligence forms before providing detailed quotes, and rates appear to be quoted on a case-by-case basis depending on project requirements.

The venue cannot accommodate bookings requiring access before 08:00, as confirmed when declining enquiries for 06:00 starts. Standard venue hours appear to run from 08:00-18:00, though specific filming access times would need to be confirmed during the booking process.

The venue has accommodated filming enquiries for crews of 25-30 people, suggesting this is within their capacity range. However, specific maximum crew limits for the Sunken Garden are not detailed in the available information.

While the venue mentions that access and security can be managed by the University, specific restrictions on equipment, lighting rigs, or production setup are not detailed. These requirements would need to be discussed during the application process.

The Sunken Garden is a gated space with exclusive access, and the University manages both access and security arrangements for filming projects. The private entrance allows for controlled access, making it suitable for ticketed events and productions requiring security management.

All filming and photography enquiries require completion of application and due diligence forms before quotes can be provided. These forms are mandatory for review and approval, and must be submitted before any provisional booking can be made.

While the venue is located in Bloomsbury with excellent transport links, specific parking arrangements for film crews and equipment vehicles are not detailed in the available information. Logistics support would need to be arranged during the booking process.

The venue works with Gather and Gather for hospitality services, but policies regarding external catering for film crews are not specified. This would need to be confirmed during the application process, particularly for longer filming days.

The venue offers provisional date blocking, but specific lead times required for filming bookings are not detailed. Given the application and approval process required, advance booking would be necessary, with timing to be confirmed during initial enquiry.




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