Events

What are the venue hire costs for the main event spaces?

Foyle 1 costs £1,730 +VAT for day hire, Foyle 2 costs £1,260 +VAT, and the Atrium costs £3,790 +VAT for evening hire (access from 17:30). Combined hire of Foyle 1 and 2 for 09:00-17:00 costs £2,530 +VAT, while Foyle 2 and Café 2 together cost £4,690 +VAT.

What are the capacity limits for each space and seating arrangements?

Foyle 1 accommodates 100 guests in theatre style, Foyle 2 seats 100 theatre style or 80 cabaret style (10 tables with 8 guests each), and the Atrium hosts up to 150 guests for standing receptions. The Boardroom seats up to 24 guests, and Café 2 provides additional breakout space above Foyle 2.

What AV equipment is included in the venue hire?

Foyle 1 includes a projector, large screen, and built-in speakers. Foyle 2 has two projectors and screens for enhanced visibility, plus built-in speakers. All spaces include lecterns, staging, and microphones within the hire fee, and HDMI cables are available with Mac adaptors if needed.

Are there additional security costs for certain days?

Yes, events on Mondays when the museum is closed to the public require mandatory security to have main doors opened and manned throughout the hire. This costs £187 +VAT and requires a separate agreement, as the museum is normally closed on Mondays.

What are the catering arrangements and who provides it?

All daytime catering is provided by in-house partners Searcys, who offer various menu options from sandwiches to formal three-course dinners. For evening events, you can choose from a list of approved external caterers or use Searcys. Catering is arranged directly with the chosen provider and quoted separately.

How many exhibition stands can be accommodated across the spaces?

A maximum of 30 exhibition stands can be accommodated across Foyle 2 and the Atrium - 16 stands in Foyle 2 and 14 in the Atrium. Each standard table space is 75cm x 150cm, and power outlets are available throughout both spaces with extension cables provided by the IT team.

What are the access times and restrictions for evening events?

Evening hire of the Atrium begins at 17:30 when the museum closes to the public. The museum is located at Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT, and has a small on-site car park ideal for deliveries with access on the same floor as the Foyle spaces.

Is there a charity discount available?

Yes, registered charities receive a discount on venue hire fees. For example, evening hire of the Foyer and Atrium together for a charity event costs £4,352 +VAT (reflecting the charity discount), compared to standard commercial rates.

What is the booking process and payment requirements?

To confirm a booking, you must complete and sign an order agreement that requires the lead event contact details, full company name, and complete company address. The finance team will then issue an invoice to the email address provided on the signed agreement.

How are deliveries and courier services handled?

Deliveries and collections must be booked for the day of the event only. All packages should be labeled 'FAO Venue Hire National Army Museum' so security can alert the venue hire team upon arrival. You must provide a list of expected couriers and their corresponding exhibitors to the venue team.