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Gordon Square

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Gordon Square park at University of London, ideal for outdoor meetings and networking events.
  • From £70
  • 1,250 Standing
  • Russell Square
  • From £70
  • 1,250 Standing
  • Russell Square
Gordon Square offers exclusive sectional hire with managed public access in a stunning Georgian-flanked garden setting in central Bloomsbury.
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Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Public access management
  • Security coordination
  • On-site hospitality services
  • Georgian architecture backdrop
  • Tranquil grassy setting
  • Tree-lined pathways
  • Sectional hire availability
Gordon Square is the perfect location for filming and outdoor photoshoots. The space is a tranquil grassy hideaway in the heart of Bloomsbury. It's flanked on all sides by beautiful Georgian properties and is dotted with a beautiful mix of trees, shrubs and flowers. This University associated venue is available to hire on a sectional basis for filming and photography. The full square can be accessed by the public, however we can block off the top half for private use and manage access and security. A range of hospitality can be provided to these areas.

Frequently asked questions

The source material does not provide specific pricing for Gordon Square filming and photography hire. Contact the venue directly at uolevents@london.ac.uk or 0207 660 8177 for detailed rates and availability.

Yes, while the full square remains accessible to the public, the venue can block off the top half of Gordon Square for private use. They also manage access and security during your filming or photography session.

Based on venue correspondence, University of London Venues cannot accommodate bookings starting before 08:00. The venue has declined requests for 06:00 starts, indicating this is outside their standard operating hours.

The source material shows filming enquiries for crews of 25-30 people, though specific capacity limits for Gordon Square are not detailed. Contact the venue to confirm maximum crew sizes for your specific filming requirements.

The source material does not specify equipment or lighting restrictions for Gordon Square. Given it's an outdoor Georgian square with trees and landscaping, contact the venue directly to discuss your specific equipment needs and any limitations.

The venue states that "a range of hospitality can be provided to these areas" for Gordon Square filming. They work with Gather and Gather catering services, though specific outdoor catering options and pricing are not detailed in the available information.

The venue requires completion of events application and due diligence forms for review and approval before confirming bookings. Based on correspondence patterns, allow several weeks for the approval process, especially for commercial filming projects.

Gordon Square is described as "flanked on all sides by beautiful Georgian properties" and features "a beautiful mix of trees, shrubs and flowers." This creates an authentic Georgian-era backdrop ideal for period productions or heritage-themed photography.

The source material does not specify parking arrangements for Gordon Square filming. Given the central Bloomsbury location, contact the venue directly to discuss equipment vehicle access and crew parking options.

All bookings require completion of events application and due diligence forms for review and approval. The venue has specific procedures for commercial filming projects, and approval is required before dates can be confirmed or held provisionally.

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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