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Wilberforce Room

London Museum Docklands

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for conferences with elegant seating.
  • From £2450
  • 350 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
  • From £2450
  • 350 Standing
  • Canary Wharf Tube Station
Canary Wharf's only Grade I listed venue combining 19th century warehouse character with state-of-the-art facilities in a prestigious financial district location.
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  • Adjacent Quayside Room for breakouts
  • Direct terrace access
  • Exposed brick walls
  • Original wooden columns and floors
  • In-house catering by Bovingdons
  • Guided museum tours available
  • Canary Wharf location
  • Grade I listed Georgian warehouse
  • Theatre capacity up to 250 people
  • Cabaret capacity up to 180 people
  • Standing reception capacity up to 350 people
  • State-of-the-art AV system included
  • Projector and screen included
  • PA system with handheld mic
  • Wi-Fi access

The Wilberforce Room is a flexible, multi-purpose space that can host events for up to 273 guests theatre style, 240 for dinner or 350 standing.

Perfect for a variety of different events, from conferences to dinners and parties, the Wilberforce Room has all of the unique charm of a 19th century warehouse, whilst being brought up to date with a state of the art audio-visual system. There is direct access to the adjacent Quayside Room which provides the perfect breakout space.

Frequently asked questions

The Wilberforce Room costs £2,450-£3,100 + VAT per day and accommodates up to 250 theatre style, 180 cabaret, or 300 standing. The Riverside Room costs £2,000-£2,350 + VAT per day for up to 120 theatre style or 250 standing reception. Additional spaces include the Quayside Room at £1,300 + VAT (55 theatre) and Docklands Boardroom at £750-£820 + VAT (20 boardroom style).

All rooms include projector, screen, PA system with 1 handheld microphone, and Wi-Fi at no extra charge. Optional add-ons include AV technician support at £250-£350 + VAT, additional microphones at £50 + VAT each, stage setup at £500-£600 + VAT, and uplighters at £25 + VAT each beyond the 4 included.

Standard daytime events run 9:00am-5:00pm with 8:00am access for setup. Evening events typically run 6:00pm-11:30pm with 5:30pm access. The venue can accommodate longer hours and multi-day bookings with adjusted pricing.

Bovingdons is the in-house caterer for London Museum Docklands. Daytime packages start from £50 + VAT per person including three tea/coffee services, lunch buffet, and refreshments. Christmas packages start from £107 + VAT per person, and summer packages from £117 + VAT per person.

Events are initially held on 'second option' while awaiting confirmation from other clients. To secure a 'first option' or confirmed booking, you need to be ready to sign a contract. The venue may deadline other clients if you're prepared to commit immediately.

Yes, multiple rooms can be hired simultaneously. The Wilberforce Room connects directly to the Quayside Room for breakout space. For larger events, you can hire the Riverside Room with its private terrace alongside other spaces. The venue offers exclusive hire options for events requiring multiple areas.

The venue has a maximum capacity of 250 seated or 350 standing across all spaces. Events requiring more than 500 people cannot be accommodated. The venue is fully accessible and offers charity discounts for qualifying organizations.

London Museum Docklands is housed in a Grade I listed Georgian warehouse, making it Canary Wharf's only Grade I listed venue. The space features original wooden beams, exposed brick walls, and wooden floors, combining historic character with modern AV capabilities. Guests can also access museum galleries and arrange private tours.

Contact Cristina Giudice, Events Sales & Marketing Manager, at 020 7814 5516 or cgiudice@londonmuseum.org.uk. Her working days are Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5:15pm. For Friday inquiries, contact venuehire@londonmuseum.org.uk.

Yes, the venue offers discounted rates for multi-day bookings. For example, 5-day filming bookings receive discounted daily rates. Conference packages can include multiple rooms - main plenary space, breakout rooms, catering areas, and boardrooms can be combined with catering packages tailored to your requirements.

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.