Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre, located at Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TN, UK, is a versatile and historic venue that offers a range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the venue and its function rooms:

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Elm House

• Capacity: Up to 8 people
• Description: A bright and beautiful room on the ground floor, perfect for small meetings.

• The New Committee Room

• Capacity: Up to 30 people
• Description: A light and airy room ideal for small workshops or large meetings.

• Members’ Bar

• Capacity: Up to 80 people
• Description: Great for away-days and workshops, with flexible seating arrangements.

• Lower Hall

• Description: A large reception room with private entrance, breakout spaces, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. It is perfect for team days, workshops, and conferences.

• Grand Hall

• Capacity: Over 100 guests
• Description: A stunning space with natural daylight and original features from its 125-year history. It is ideal for hosting inspiring product launches, networking receptions, conferences, and meetings. The Grand Hall has its own private entrance and is adjacent to the Octagonal Hall, which is perfect for welcome drinks and coffee breaks.

• Council Chamber

• Capacity: Up to 160 seated or 200 standing
• Description: A unique space steeped in political and theatrical history. It is located on the first floor and accessible via the building’s opulent marble staircase. The room boasts direct access to the Members’ Library, which can be hired in conjunction with the Council Chamber.

• Octagonal Hall

• Capacity: Up to 50 seated or 85 standing
• Description: A light, spacious, and versatile room with a mosaic floor and stained glass-domed ceiling. It is ideal for hosting welcome drinks and coffee breaks.

• Members’ Library

• Capacity: Up to 40 or 60 standing
• Description: A quiet space that can be hired in conjunction with the Council Chamber for events.

Services

• Technical Support: An in-house technical team is available to help with equipment and support as required.

• Catering: Professional event catering services are available, including in-house caterers who can create lovingly prepared menus to fit the vision and feel of your event.

• Event Management: A dedicated event manager is available throughout the planning stages and on the day of the event to ensure everything runs smoothly.

• Flexible Seating Arrangements: Many of the rooms offer flexible seating arrangements to accommodate different types of events.

• AV Infrastructure: The Grand Hall has advanced technical capacity and AV infrastructure, making it ideal for delivering innovative events.

• Charitable Discounts: Battersea Arts Centre may offer a 10-15% charitable discount on venue hire for registered charities on a case-by-case basis.

Battersea Arts Centre offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal location for a variety of events, from small meetings to large conferences and weddings.