Large events for up to 900 guests

Woods Silver Fleet

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Outdoor event space for 900 guests with modern architecture by the river, ideal for gatherings.
  • From £169 per person
  • 900 Reception
  • Temple/Embankment
  • From £169 per person
  • 900 Reception
  • Temple/Embankment
London's only floating glass pavilion offering 7-hour wedding celebrations while cruising between Westminster and Greenwich with Tower Bridge as your backdrop.
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Mike Williams

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  • Prosecco reception and speeches service
  • All onboard staffing and crew provided
  • Latest finish time midnight
  • Minimum 60 guests, maximum 190 guests for dinner dance
  • Floating glass pavilion sailing between Westminster and Greenwich
  • Tower Bridge Quay embarkation with iconic views
  • 7-hour wedding celebration capacity
  • 3-course seated wedding breakfast included

Your own private island in the heart of central London, a space stretching along the river with the combined use of Woods Quay and Silver Sturgeon super yacht moored alongside.

For summer wedding receptions for up to 900 guests, enjoy cocktails, bowl food, BBQ bites and free-flow drinks throughout the exclusive spaces within Woods Quay and along the riverside moorings which connect the Quay to your private river yacht, Silver Sturgeon.

Ample outside space including a open top deck and riverside terraces compliment this unique riverside venue overlooking the London Eye and Big Ben.




Frequently asked questions

Wedding reception costs vary significantly based on guest count and vessel choice. For Driftwoods (the glass pavilion vessel), expect £16,600 for 60 guests or £33,400 for 150 guests, including a 7-hour celebration, 3-course meal, drinks, and all staffing. Woods Quay with Silver Sturgeon can accommodate up to 900 guests but requires separate quotes based on your specific requirements.

The Driftwoods wedding package (£160 per person in 2025, £176 in 2026) includes a 7-hour reception celebration, 1.5 glasses of Prosecco on arrival, 3-course seated menu, half bottle of house wine per person, filtered table water, glass of Prosecco for speeches, and all onboard staffing. The charter fee is £7,000 and pier charges for Tower Bridge Quay are included.

Driftwoods accommodates up to 190 guests maximum for a dinner dance format, with a minimum charge for 60 guests applying to all bookings. The combined Woods Quay and Silver Sturgeon space can host up to 900 guests for larger summer wedding receptions with cocktails, bowl food, and BBQ options.

Driftwoods wedding celebrations run for up to 7 hours with a latest finish time of midnight, typically operating 5pm-midnight on weekends only. The vessel cruises between Westminster and Greenwich, embarking and disembarking at Tower Bridge Quay with included 15-minute pier slots.

Yes, Driftwoods requires a minimum charge for 60 guests even if fewer attend. All prices include VAT with no additional service charges. The wedding package applies to weekend hire only, and all pricing is fixed with no hidden fees beyond the stated charter fee and per-person package cost.

Driftwoods offers a 3-course seated wedding breakfast with half a bottle of house wine per person and filtered table water included. The package also includes 1.5 glasses of Prosecco on arrival and an additional glass for speeches. For larger receptions at Woods Quay, options include cocktails, bowl food, BBQ bites, and free-flow drinks.

The source material doesn't specify vendor policies for wedding receptions. However, for other events, the venue mentions supplier approval processes and specific setup times. Contact the venue directly to discuss bringing external wedding suppliers, decorators, or entertainment as policies may differ for wedding celebrations.

The combined Woods Quay and Silver Sturgeon space offers ample outside areas including an open top deck and riverside terraces overlooking the London Eye and Big Ben. Driftwoods is described as a glass pavilion framed 360 degrees in glass, providing panoramic river views but limited traditional outdoor space due to its cruising nature.

Setup access times aren't specifically detailed for wedding receptions in the provided information. For other events, access typically begins from 6am-12pm depending on the event type and season. Contact the venue to confirm setup times for wedding celebrations as these may have different arrangements than corporate events.

Weather contingency plans aren't specified in the source material. Given that Woods Quay offers both indoor and outdoor spaces while Driftwoods is an enclosed glass pavilion, weather protection varies by chosen venue. Discuss weather backup plans directly with the venue when booking your wedding reception.




More about Woods Silver Fleet

A fleet of 2 premium river yachts, Silver Sturgeon and Silver Barracuda that cruise the Thames between Westminster and Greenwich, plus an exclusive static riverside lair, Woods Quay. All our spaces are perfect for gala dinners, canape receptions, summer BBQs, Christmas parties, product launches and more.