Sailortown Gallery

London Museum Docklands

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  • From £4000
  • 120 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
  • From £4000
  • 120 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
Canary Wharf's only Grade 1 listed venue featuring a unique mock recreation of Victorian Wapping's historic Sailortown.
Bradley Mezei
Bradley Mezei

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Five floors of gallery spaces
  • Out of hours filming availability
  • Canary Wharf location
  • Mock recreation of historic Sailortown
  • Victorian Wapping street setting
  • Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse
Available for filming (out of hours) and photo shoots, our mock recreation of a historic Sailortown, based on Victorian Wapping, is a truly unique setting.



Frequently asked questions

The Film and Photo space features Sailortown, a mock recreation of historic Victorian Wapping. Specific pricing for filming and photo shoots is not detailed in available information, but the venue offers this unique recreated street setting for out-of-hours filming and photography. Contact the venue directly for detailed Film and Photo space rates and availability.

Filming and photo shoots are available out of hours at London Museum Docklands. The venue's standard operating hours are Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00, so filming would typically take place outside these times. Specific out-of-hours access times and any restrictions would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

Sailortown is a mock recreation of historic Victorian Wapping, featuring recreated street scenes from the period. This unique setting provides an authentic Victorian London atmosphere within the Grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse building. The space includes galleries and the recreated street environment, offering distinctive period backdrops for filming and photography.

Specific restrictions for filming and photography are not detailed in available information. Given that this is a museum space with historic recreations and Grade 1 listed building status, there would likely be guidelines regarding equipment, lighting, and activities to protect the exhibits and building fabric. All restrictions and requirements should be confirmed during the booking process.

Technical specifications for filming and photography equipment are not detailed in available information. As a museum space within a Georgian warehouse, power access and technical capabilities would need to be confirmed directly with the venue. The venue should be consulted regarding electrical capacity, equipment restrictions, and any technical support available.

Booking lead times are not specified in available information. Given that filming and photo shoots require out-of-hours access and coordination with museum operations, advance booking would be essential. The venue operates with first and second option systems for bookings, so early enquiry is recommended to secure preferred dates.

Additional service costs are not detailed in available information. As filming and photography take place out of hours in a museum setting, there would likely be mandatory costs for security supervision, cleaning, and potentially technical support. All additional charges should be clarified during the quotation process.

Equipment access details are not specified in available information. The venue is located in a Georgian warehouse building at West India Quay, so loading arrangements, lift capacity, and equipment restrictions would need to be confirmed. The venue should be consulted regarding vehicle access, loading times, and any limitations on equipment size or weight.

The relationship between the Film and Photo space and other venue areas is not detailed in available information. The venue has multiple event spaces including the Wilberforce Room, Riverside Room, and other areas, but whether these can be combined with Sailortown filming access would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

Insurance and liability requirements are not specified in available information. As a museum venue with historic exhibits and Grade 1 listed building status, there would likely be specific insurance requirements for filming and photography activities. All insurance obligations and liability arrangements should be clarified during the booking process.




More about London Museum Docklands

London Museum Docklands traces the 2000 year history of London’s river, port, and people, from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf. Located over five floors within a splendid late Georgian warehouse and is Canary Wharf’s only Grade 1 listed venue. The Museum offers outstanding settings for corporate events -meetings and conference. As well as Drink receptions and private dining. We also provide space for weddings.