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  • From £1000 per hour
  • 50 people
  • Blackfriars
  • 121m² (1300ft²)

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50 Reception

The Machine Room

From £1,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Machine Room is the perfect location for intimate exhibitions and performances, offering a unique blend of industrial charm and artistic potential. Nestled within The Testing Works, this two-storey space features stunning Victorian machinery that serves as captivating backdrops for immersive performances and site-specific pieces focused on industry. With abundant natural light and beautiful wooden floors, the room creates an inviting atmosphere for artists and audiences alike. Ideal for photography, filming, and creative events, The Machine Room invites you to explore the intersection of art and history in a truly distinctive setting. Whether you're hosting a gallery showcase or an innovative performance, this versatile venue promises to elevate your event experience.

About The Testing Works

On the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, The Testing Works is a unique industrial 19th century space suitable for photography and some filming and events.

The two storey museum houses Victorian machines of various sizes which provide interesting backdrops for shoots and events. The central feature of the ground floor space is a stunning testing machine, which can be operated on request.

The Testing Works - London

The Testing Works, Blackfriars – This unique 19th-century venue offers stunning backdrops for photography and filming. Host up to 100 guests. Enquire via Hire Space today.

Location: Southwark Street, Blackfriars, SE1 0JF, London
Coordinates: 51.5059661865234, -0.101874299347401

Capacity: 50 - 50 guests
Starting from: 1000 per hour

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The Machine Room

Capacity: Up to 50 Reception guests

Pricing: 1000 / Venue Fee

The Machine Room is the perfect location for intimate exhibitions and performances, offering a unique blend of industrial charm and artistic potential. Nestled within The Testing Works, this two-storey space features stunning Victorian machinery that serves as captivating backdrops for immersive performances and site-specific pieces focused on industry. With abundant natural light and beautiful wooden floors, the room creates an inviting atmosphere for artists and audiences alike. Ideal for photography, filming, and creative events, The Machine Room invites you to explore the intersection of art and history in a truly distinctive setting. Whether you're hosting a gallery showcase or an innovative performance, this versatile venue promises to elevate your event experience.

About This Venue

On the south side of Blackfriars Bridge, The Testing Works is a unique industrial 19th century space suitable for photography and some filming and events. The two storey museum houses Victorian machines of various sizes which provide interesting backdrops for shoots and events. The central feature of the ground floor space is a stunning testing machine, which can be operated on request.

Venue Information

Total Spaces: 1

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/63865/The-Testing-Works