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Ravens Ait Island

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Riverside venue on Ravens Ait Island, ideal for outdoor events and gatherings.
  • From £54 per person
  • 300 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
  • From £54 per person
  • 300 Theatre
  • Surbiton Station
The only island venue on the River Thames accessible exclusively by boat, creating an unforgettable arrival experience that immediately separates your event from the everyday business environment.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

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  • Outside decking area with furniture
  • Thames Suite and Britannia breakout rooms
  • Projector screen and flip chart setup
  • Tea and coffee service throughout day
  • Complimentary ferry collection and drop off
  • Exclusive island access by boat only
  • Marquee with fairy light canopy
  • 2-acre island with front lawns
  • State of the art sound system

If you're looking for a conference space that will have your delegates engaged and focussed, and inspire the imagination, then look no further than our fantastic Marquee. Situated at one end of our 2 acre Island, our Marquee is a space that truly will get your delegates talking.

Capable of hosting all types of Conference, Meeting, away days, team building, summer parties, workshops the Marquee provides the perfect setting for those important offsite meetings. This unique space with outdoor lawns works perfectly for all events especially in the summer.

Frequently asked questions

Ravens Ait requires a minimum of 45 guests for all bookings due to room size constraints. Day Delegate Rate (DDR) packages start at £75 per person for 9 hours including Thames Suite & Patio, breakout spaces, finger food, projector screen, flip chart, water, and tea/coffee served 3 times daily with pastries. Party packages for corporate events start at £70-£100 per person depending on requirements.

Ferry collection and drop-off is complimentary for all events. The journey takes 30-45 seconds to reach the island. Ravens Ait operates a shuttle-style service with 2 boats running back and forth continuously with no waiting time for guests. For larger groups, a 50-80 seater boat can be booked for 1 hour on guest arrival (subject to availability).

Music is allowed until 11:45PM and all guests must vacate the island by midnight. Outside DJs, decor, and vendors are permitted. The venue cannot hold dates during consultation periods - all dates are secured on a first-come, first-served basis.

A 50% deposit is required to secure any date if the event is within 6 months. All bookings are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis and the venue cannot hold dates during the consultation period.

The Thames Suite & Patio accommodates corporate events with breakout spaces including Reception, Britannia Room, and Terrace. The Marquee & Lawns can handle larger events up to 300 guests. All spaces offer exclusive use of the island with no other events happening simultaneously.

Multiple catering menus are available including DDR packages with finger food, BBQ buffets, Indian buffets, and 3-course meals. The venue offers a 10% discount on all pre-ordered drinks. Bar tabs can be arranged and wine corkage is available for £100 for up to 10 bottles (management approval required).

DDR packages include projector screen, 1 flip chart, stationery, and water. The venue has a state-of-the-art sound system and can accommodate theatre or cabaret-style seating arrangements. Additional AV requirements can be arranged through outside vendors.

Parking information is available in a separate document provided by the venue. Nearby accommodation options include Hampton Suites, Warren House Hotel, and Crowne Plaza Surbiton. The venue cannot organize shuttle services between hotels and the island, but guests can arrange their own transport to the ferry departure point.

Outside DJs, decor, and vendors are allowed on the island. The venue does not permit outside drinks except for approved wine corkage (£100 for up to 10 bottles with management approval). Clients can bring their own entertainment and decorations for events.

If your event has fewer than 45 guests, Ravens Ait cannot accommodate the booking due to room size constraints. However, they will recommend their sister property Warren House Hotel which can host smaller events and will arrange for their colleague to contact you directly.

More about Ravens Ait Island

Raven's Ait is the only island on the River Thames in Surbiton that can only be accessed by boat. With views of Hampton court and only 17 minutes from Waterloo, London. It is the perfect place to hold all types of events such as - wedding reception, unusual events, private dining, birthday parties, summer parties, Christmas parties, meetings, away days, conferences, gala dinners, presentations, marriage ceremonies, team building, training days offsite meetings, garden games on our front lawn the list is endless. Raven's Ait is such a unique space for so many types of events.