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Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre is a Grade II listed former town hall on Lavender Hill, now a charity-run arts centre whose event hire supports its creative work. The Grand Hall Suite, entered through the Town Hall entrance and the Octagonal Hall, hosts gala dinners, parties, conferences, awards and product launches for up to 350 at a dinner dance, 550 for a seated ceremony or 800 standing. Smaller rooms, including Elm House, the New Committee Room, the Members' Bar and the Lower Hall, suit meetings, workshops, away days and team events.

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The Grand Hall Suite at Battersea Arts Centre

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⌖ Battersea · SW11 5TN

Battersea Arts Centre

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The Grand Hall Suite

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The Grand Hall Suite sits within a Grade II listed former town hall in Southwest London, a building that has anchored community life for more than 125 years. Originally Battersea Town Hall, it hosted suffragette meetings, the voting in of John Archer as the first Black mayor of a London borough, and galas supporting Titanic survivors. Guests arrive through a private entrance on Town Hall Road into the Octagonal Hall before moving into the Grand Hall itself for dinner, speeches, networking and entertainment. The space blends historic architecture with flexible event production. In-house event and production teams work with trusted catering and technical partners to support your event from enquiry through delivery. The building was saved from demolition fifty years ago when the community came together, and Battersea Arts Centre was born. Hiring here supports an independent charity and cultural organisation, with income directly funding year-round artistic and community programmes.

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Seated350

Standing800

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideHire fee from £11,400

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Council Chamber at Battersea Arts Centre

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The Council Chamber is a high-volume, performance-ready space with a wide timber floor and installed production lighting. It pairs broad, clear floorplates and high vertical proportions with a theatrical, slightly patinated finish. Warm uplighting and festoon strings emphasise the building's historic surfaces. An original decorative coffered ceiling and tall arched windows give the room pronounced period architectural character. A built-in PA system and speakers support amplified music and live sound, with Wi-Fi available. The room permits own music and external DJs subject to noise restrictions. Natural light floods the space, which includes wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. Best suited to creative and performance groups seeking a flexible, performance-oriented setting for seated presentations or standing receptions.

Seated: 146
Standing: 200
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,400

New Committee Room at Battersea Arts Centre

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A long, rectangular room with high ceilings, pale painted walls and a timber floor that receives strong daylight through tall arched windows. The space is uncluttered and practical for focused work. A projector, flatscreen TV, whiteboard and flipchart support presentations and workshops. A PA system and speakers are provided for amplified audio. Step-free access and wheelchair-accessible facilities provide straightforward circulation for attendees with mobility needs. Ideal for facilitated workshops, instructor-led training and presentation-led meetings.

Seated: 20
Standing: 30
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £378

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The Members' Bar is a bright and flexible space with a relaxed atmosphere and adaptable layout options. It works equally well for collaborative working, presentations and informal gatherings, making it suited to meetings, training days, workshops, networking events and breakout sessions. It can be hired alongside the adjoining New Committee Room, providing additional space for breakout sessions, smaller meetings, catering or event support. Together, the two rooms offer a practical and versatile solution for a wide range of corporate and private events.

Seated: 80
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,140

Lower Hall Suite at Battersea Arts Centre

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The Lower Hall Suite comprises a large reception room with a private entrance, breakout space, lots of natural light and kitchen and bathroom facilities. It suits team days, rehearsals, workshops and conferences.

Seated: 60
Standing: 80
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,800

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Elm House offers an alternative to traditional meeting spaces for smaller-scale events like meetings, workshops and interviews. Its connection to the wider building makes it a good option for workshops, away days and events looking for a venue with character.

Seated: 8
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £450