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Blockbuster Spaces

February 2025

Looking for a fabulous blockbuster space for your next event, film or photoshoot? Look no further, our iconic member venues have the answer. Choose from sophisticated purpose-built spaces that have blackout capabilities, extensive galleries with inspirational content, World Heritage Sites with captivating histories and beautiful architecture, awe-inspiring theatres with state of the art technology, outside terraces with Brutalist backdrops or stunning natural parks and gardens. As host to many of the latest films, hit TV programmes, documentaries, music videos, adverts, fashion shows and sporting events, our member venues showcase the very best spaces London has to offer. 

Science Museum

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Versatile spaces at the Science Museum

Blockbuster spaces don’t come much better than Illuminate at the Science Museum! Spanning two floors, this purpose-built space offers a flexible environment for a variety of events, filming and photoshoots. Level 5 features a striking panoramic window, providing stunning views of the London skyline, while Level 4, equipped with blackout capabilities, offers a sophisticated setting ideal for presentations or exhibitions. Together, these floors allow for two distinct atmospheres within one venue.

For more intimate events or meetings that require extra privacy, the Smith Centre provides a private, versatile setting with its own dedicated entrance. Its courtyard, showcasing original architectural features, offers a unique and tranquil space perfect for drinks receptions or private dining. This combination of privacy and character makes it well-suited for smaller gatherings or focused discussions.

Both Illuminate and the Smith Centre have been thoughtfully designed and offer adaptable spaces for events of any kind. And by being situated within the museum, it means clients also have access to the incredible galleries – from Flight and Making the Modern World to a hands-on gaming experience, Power Up, and the interactive Wonderlab.

To book an event at the Science Museum, contact the team on venuehire@sciencemuseum.ac.uk or 020 7942 4340

Royal Horticultural Halls

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Since first opening our doors in 1904, Lindley Hall has hosted a variety of famous faces, from Ellie Goulding to Harry Styles. Our central London filming location is the ideal backdrop for all manner of films, TV programmes, music videos, adverts and more. 

As one of the largest, uninterrupted venue spaces in the heart of London, the Lindley Hall is a ‘hidden gem’ located in Westminster, yours to transform precisely to your needs. Whether your filming specification requires natural daylight or a blackout, Lindley Hall is a blank canvas venue made up of 875 sqm2, with a beautiful glass-vaulted ceiling 14.75m high at the highest point. Fully accessible and boasting a 3 tonnes goods lift, our Grade II listed venue is easily accessible for load-in and out. So, if you’re looking to create a game show set, a car advert, a music video - Lindley Hall has seen it all!

Royal Museums Greenwich

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Located in the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, the Queen's House is a captivating blend of history and architectural beauty. Formerly a Royal Residence, it's now a public art gallery.

Featured in hit shows and movies like "Bridgerton," "The Crown," and "Now You See Me 2” the Queen's House is ideal for period dramas and action films. Its grand hall, iconic spiral Tulip Stairs, and regal atmosphere create a stunning backdrop.

The Queen's House is also popular for fashion photoshoots. Brands like Nensi Dojaka for Calvin Klein have used its elegant interiors and trendy vibe, showcasing modern minimalist fashion with a romantic flair.

For film or fashion projects, the Queen's House is a top choice, offering a unique mix of history and style.

The National Theatre

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Commanding the South Bank, the National Theatre is an iconic backdrop for events. We are a prime blockbuster location with panoramic views of the river Thames and striking Brutalist architecture. Our unique and inspiring setting has been the chosen by high-profile clients such as Vogue, Dr Martens, Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Netflix.

Our outdoor space level stretches from the base of the theatre right to the riverfront, making it perfect for outdoor installations and events. The terraces have Brutalist backdrops and central London riverside views. Inside the theatre, warm lighting complements the high, honeycombed ceilings and open foyers. A favourite for London Fashion Week and filmed events, the space is truly versatile and unique.

The Royal Institution

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The Royal Institution has been a filming hotspot for decades, whether it’s as a location for period dramas or the annual filming of our own Christmas Lectures since 1966. The Faraday Theatre accommodates a full filming crew every year, alongside livestreaming equipment and lighting rigs. The theatre is available to hire throughout the rest of the year, with members of the Royal Institution’s AV team included in the hire to suit all your technology needs, with a capacity of over 400 people. 

From music videos to feature films and documentary interviews, the Ri has been home to filming for all different types of media and has nine different spaces to accommodate for all sorts of events and filming.

Royal College of Music

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Did you know that The Royal College of Music’s Britten Theatre, one of London’s most beloved opera venues, is also a highly sought-after filming location? Recently, the Theatre welcomed HBO, the American television network, to film the second stand-up special by Comedy Award winner and BAFTA and RTS nominee Rose Matafeo. This special, which premiered in December 2024, followed Matafeo’s sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a nomination for Most Outstanding Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

The Britten Theatre is celebrated for its understated elegance, superb acoustics, and intimate tiered seating, making it ideal for filming opera, music, theatre, or ballet. Equipped with extensive technical facilities and supported by skilled Britten Theatre technicians and the RCM Studios team, the space is also perfect for lectures, product launches, and conferences. 

Want to know more? Email venuehire@rcm.ac.uk to connect with our experienced event managers and arrange a site visit.

Natural History Museum 

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The Natural History Museum has featured in an array of films, TV shows and documentaries. Most recently the famed South Kensington Museum announced exciting new additions to its venue hire offering. 

For the first time the Museum is offering event organisers and location scouts the opportunity to enquire about exclusive hire of the entire Museum, for large-scale, full day filming.

Ideal for large scale filming, complex scenes, large casts and full-scale activations. The whole Museum hire will see all day exclusive access to film amongst the majestic Romanesque architecture in Hintze Hall, glistening treasures, hidden corridors stacked with specimens, dinosaur skeletons and a giant globe in the mighty Earth Hall - alongside a six-metre-long Stegosaurus called Sophie – and galleries such as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Gallery and the Dinosaur Gallery. 

Visit nhm.ac.uk to learn more about filming at the Museum or contact the team filming@nhm.ac.uk who are taking booking now. 

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