Unusual Event Venues in London

The Museum of London Docklands has six stimulating and informative galleries which can be hired together for larger events and receptions. All featuring as part of the museum tour, the galleries are The Thames Highway Gallery, London Sugar and Slavery, Docklands at War, Trade Expansion Gallery, Sailortown, City and River Gallery. These can be hired in isolation or in conjunction with each other and other event spaces.

The Museum Galleries provide a fascinating event space, surrounded by the backdrop of the museum collection. The Galleries can host sit-down dinners for both corporate and private events, or up to 500 people for a cocktail reception. The pricing is for 630-930pm with additional hours at £1000 each and events can go on until 2am.

Village Underground is one of the last fully versatile event spaces in London. The scope to truly dress and add production to the venue event space is the reason why so many brands and clients love to use the space. We have hosted a wide range of product launches, networking events, birthday parties and celebrations. The music led venue is already set up for any AV/ PA requirement but is also adaptable to be able to change the configuration to meet most event requirements.

The Gallery Rooms showcase London's diverse history with a variety of unique spaces and collections. They represent a unique backdrop and feature inspiring, award-winning collections which can complement and enhance a variety of parties, corporate events, award ceremonies and special celebrations. The galleries can be hired individually or all together. If additional space is required, the Entrance Hall and Sackler Hall can be hired alongside the Gallery Rooms to accommodate up to 1000 people.

The main event space in the National Maritime Museum is the 'Great Map'. Set at mezzanine level and spanned by a glass roof, this event space is flooded with natural daylight and is ideal for corporate receptions, award ceremonies and networking. Whether you're looking for a seated gala dinner or a more relaxed standing bowl food affair, this epic space can accommodate up to 580 seated or 1000 standing. With some of the museum's most treasured items on display within the event space, or the option for guests to explore our engaging galleries, this is one event your guests won't forget.

The Wohl Room contains the Gallery's fantastic gold-framed collection of Venetian paintings and is lavishly decorated with green damask walls and a spectacular glass roof.

Harmsworth Room is packed full of history, with electric generators full of dials and switches! The room holds the atmosphere of a wartime bunker yet has all the comforts of a modern venue, making it the perfect space for an unusual drinks reception, christmas party, or a memorable intimate dinner!

EartH Theatre is a great alternative change to your typical conference or panel event space. It's 1930s art deco features can compliment your business / products launches and also be a great wow factor for your guests. We have hosted international brands, tech product launches, panel talks, AGMs and more. It has a large stage so your event can be as creative as possible to really engage with your guests or audience. Using the full venue you are able to take advantage of the multiple breakout spaces in a creative way.

Host an event with a BANG! A brand-new venue with a difference, Clays takes the wonderful world of competitive socialising to another level with its fully-digitised clay shooting experience using world-class technology, alongside tantalising dishes and drinks to tickle those taste buds. Whether you're a keen shot or you've never played before, we guarantee fun and games all round! We cater to Birthday parties, Stag and Hen parties, Corporate events, Weddings, Graduation parties and much more!

The Tavern Room can host up to 48 seated on a boardroom styled table, or 40 guests on round tables. It is also a suitable room for standing fork buffets and pre-dining drink receptions.

The top of The Gherkin is a setting fit for the most memorable wedding celebration. Whether you are looking for the most fanciful of ceremonies or a more personal moment for you and your family, The Gherkin's sky-high spaces and intimate private rooms allow for just the type of celebration you have always imaged.

Located on the second floor the Handley Page Room offers plenty of natural light and Edwardian elegance for private dining for intimate events. For those wanting a seperate area for a drinks reception the Handley Page Room with the additional use of the Sopwith Room provides the perfect combination.