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Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Horniman Museum & Gardens has a varied mix of historic galleries and modern rooms as well as a Victorian Conservatory, Edwardian Bandstand and modern Pavilion that can all be used for an array of events including meetings, receptions, product launches, PR events and film and still shoots.

Horniman Museum & Gardens is a beautiful location in London set in over 16 acres of gardens with breath taking views across London. The gardens are home to three unique venues available for private hire; the Conservatory, the Pavilion and the Bandstand. Whether you are planning a special celebration, wedding or a corporate away day the Horniman has the ideal space for you.

Conservatory - The exquisite Victorian Conservatory stands within a stylish terrace and allows guests to enjoy easy access to the Horniman’s 16.5 acres of award-winning gardens. The Grade II listed space, full of original features, is perfect for special events as its grand elegance requires minimal decoration. It is regularly used for weddings, drinks receptions, funerals, photoshoots and parties.

Bandstand - The Grade II Bandstand is a distinctive feature of the gardens. The Bandstand offers a picturesque snapshot of a bygone era. With stunning views across the surrounding gardens to the skyline London, it provides the perfect back drop for small, intimate occasions,  summer weddings and drinks receptions or photoshoots. 

Pavilion - Situated in a quiet corner with hilltop views across the Horniman’s landscaped gardens, the Pavilion is a calm and peaceful contemporary venue. It is a bright and airy space with floor to ceiling windows which fold back across the front of the building to give full access to a large private terrace overlooking the London skyline.

In addition to the spaces to hire, the site includes three public galleries encompassing internationally important collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, plus an Aquarium and Butterfly House. 

The Horniman is a registered charity and by choosing the Horniman for your event you are supporting the Horniman’s important educational, community engagement, conservation and events programmes.

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
20 - 120
Dinner Dance
20 - 120
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
20 - 120
Marquee
20 - 120
Meeting / Conference
15 - 60
Outside space
N/A
Reception
20 - 150
Wedding Licence
20 - 120
Wedding Reception
20 - 150

Events Spaces

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Conservatory

Cabaret 0 - 100
Classroom 0 - 60
Dining long tables 0 - 60
Dining round tables 20 - 120
Standing 0 - 150
Theatre 0 - 120
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Pavilion

Cabaret 20 - 42
Classroom 20 - 30
Dining long tables 20 - 40
Dining round tables 20 - 40
Standing 0 - 80
Theatre 0 - 60
U-shaped 0 - 20
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Bandstand

Standing 0 - 60
Theatre 0 - 60

Room Capacities

Auditorium N/A
Boardroom 20 - 20
Cabaret 20 - 42
Classroom 20 - 30
Dining long tables 20 - 100
Dining round tables 20 - 120
Standing 0 - 150
Theatre 0 - 60
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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Horniman Museum & Gardens

100 London Road
London
SE23 3PQ

Tel: 0208 291 8161

https://www.horniman.ac.uk/venue-hire/

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Caterers

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