Worker's Yard

Woolwich Works

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Versatile event space in Woolwich Works with large windows for meetings and gatherings.
  • From £2000
  • 1,000 Standing
  • Woolwich
  • From £2000
  • 1,000 Standing
  • Woolwich
Award-winning heritage venue with flexible indoor-outdoor spaces and dedicated shipping container bar, perfect for large-scale cultural events and festivals.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Shipping container bar available
  • Loading dock access
  • Space for food vendors and marquees
  • Large structured tent capacity
  • Grade II and II* listed heritage buildings
  • RIBA architecture award-winning design
  • River Thames views
  • Flexible indoor and outdoor spaces

The Worker's Yard makes a great addition for outdoor catering, summer parties and big festivals, ready for food vendors, trailers and small marquees or large structured tents. Complete with a shipping container bar for your guests use if required!




Frequently asked questions

The full day hire fee (08:00-23:00) is £15,620 + VAT. This includes an Event Manager, Duty Manager, Technician for in-house equipment, and basic staffing for fire marshalling. Vehicle access is only permitted between 8am-11pm, so additional time for setup or de-rig may require booking the day before or after.

Coopers Studio can accommodate 60 people maximum. The main Events space can handle larger numbers, with quotes showing capacity for 300+ guests for gala dinners and up to 600+ for standing events. Exact capacity depends on your specific layout requirements and event type.

Security/Hosts are required at £35 per hour for minimum 2 staff with 5-hour minimum call each (£350 minimum total). If using your own caterer, there's a £500 + VAT admin fee plus 10% commission on their final invoice. The same applies for external AV suppliers - £500 + VAT admin fee plus 10% commission.

Woolwich Works has five approved caterers: Clement Worrall, KERB, Palette, Social Pantry, and The Clink Events. They also offer a simple internal catering menu. You can use your own caterer but must pay a £500 + VAT admin fee and 10% commission on the final invoice.

A PA system and 2 microphones are included with the hire. Additional technical resources beyond this incur extra fees. An additional technician costs £310 + VAT per day. For requirements beyond in-house capabilities, they recommend external AV team White Light.

In-house furniture is included with the hire, subject to availability. You can view available furniture on their website. Additional furniture hire is required for items not available onsite, such as large round cabaret tables, with pricing to be confirmed based on requirements.

Vehicle access is only allowed onsite between 8am-11pm. If you need additional time for setup or de-rig, you must book the day before or after your event. This is particularly important for events requiring extensive production setup or large equipment deliveries.

Availability varies significantly by date and event size. The venue has limited capacity for large events with short lead times. Popular dates like late November may have no availability, and events requiring significant space or setup time need longer booking windows.

Based on available information, the venue accommodates various event types including cultural festivals, launch parties, and ticketed events. Specific restrictions on activities, noise levels, or event content are not detailed in the source material and would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

The hire includes the main Events space plus workers bar and back of house spaces. The Worker's Yard is available as an outdoor addition, suitable for catering, summer parties, and festivals, and can accommodate food vendors, trailers, and marquees. A shipping container bar is also available for guest use.




More about Woolwich Works

London's 'best new culture spot' according to Time Out, Woolwich Works is the perfect marriage of heritage and modern design.

Both historic and contemporary, grand and intimate: Woolwich Works boasts a series of RIBA architecture award-winning, Grade II and II* listed buildings.

With stunning views of the river, a bright, airy atmosphere throughout, and the ability to combine indoor and outdoor space, our flexible spaces are perfect for conferences, product launches, showcases, performances, rehearsals, immersive experiences, networking events, meetings, receptions, parties and weddings.