Entire venue at Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret
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Up to 50standing
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London Bridgenearest station
Southwarkarea
About this space
Hire Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre in full. Exclusive use of a Grade II* listed 1703 church attic for up to 50 guests, with the 1822 Operating Theatre, the timber-framed Herb Garret and the medical collection all yours. Hire includes AV (projector, screen, sound system, laptop, lighting), Wi-Fi, two museum staff, and an optional 45-minute Victorian Surgery Talk. Evening hire 6-9pm; Mon-Wed daytime 10am-5pm. Access via a 52-step spiral staircase or lift.
Features
Wifi
Exclusive museum access
Historical collection access
Projector and screen
Sound system
Laptop
Lights
Bluetooth audio
Wi-Fi and ethernet
Two museum staff included
Optional Victorian Surgery Talk & Demonstration
Historic listed interiors
Lift and accessible toilet
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 9am
Capacities
50 Standing
50 Theatre
Guide prices
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Business
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Party packages
Platinum Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,500 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 people (min 20 guests)Exclusive museum access and historical collectionProjector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker and Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffDedicated event coordinatorCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Gold Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,200 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Silver Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£600 / Per Person2 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staff
Venue Hire Hourly
Every day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£300 / Venue FeeEvents
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Party packages
Platinum Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,500 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 people (min 20 guests)Exclusive museum access and historical collectionProjector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker and Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffDedicated event coordinatorCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Gold Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,200 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Silver Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£600 / Per Person2 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staff
Venue Hire Hourly
Every day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£300 / Venue FeeFilm and Photo
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Party packages
Platinum Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,500 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 people (min 20 guests)Exclusive museum access and historical collectionProjector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker and Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffDedicated event coordinatorCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Gold Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£1,200 / Per Person3 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staffCatering equipment and glassware
Party packages
Silver Event PackageEvery day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£600 / Per Person2 hours hire for max 50 peopleExclusive museum access and historical collectionAV equipment: projector, screen, laptop, lights, speaker, Bluetooth sound systemWi-FiTwo museum staff
Venue Hire Hourly
Every day, 18:00 - 21:00Every day, 18:00 - 21:00
£300 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Hourly
Every day, 10:00 - 17:00Every day, 10:00 - 17:00
£200 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
Exclusive after-hours hire of a Grade II* listed 1703 church in Southwark housing Europe's oldest surviving operating theatre (1822) and the historic Herb Garret. A hidden central London gem for intimate receptions, dinners, talks, launches, screenings, filming and photography, with historic medical collections, projector and screen, Wi-Fi and ethernet, and optional Victorian surgery demonstrations.
Location
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Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret 9a St Thomas StreetSouthwarkSouthwark SE1 9RYLondon
London Bridge
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