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Marquee Venues in London
Belair HouseLONDON
Grade II listed Georgian house with panoramic views across Belair Park. Site for marquees for up to 400 on the green in front of the house. Package includes exclusive venue hire plus catering for £13500, with marquee, flowers etc (your choice) on top. Civil licence for up to 80.
Tel: 020 8299 9788
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Chelsea Physic GardenLONDON
Four acre garden founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries Garden & still specialising in medicinal plants. Marquees on the lawn for up to 300 seated with free access to garden on Saturdays and weekday evenings from May to September. Events end at 10.30. Preferred suppliers. No rock or pop music! Ground hire £3000-£6000 with marquee, catering on top. Events end 10.30pm or till 11.30pm for £1000 extra.
Tel: 020 7352 5646
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Chiswick HouseLONDON
Palladian House in landscaped grounds with own ivory-lined & carpeted marquee - The Garden Pavilion - next to the house. The marquee seats 250 for just dining (220 with dancing) & can be decorated in your style. Preferred suppliers only. Hire rates are from £6000 on weekdays and £8400 for weekend evenings which includes civil ceremonies for up to 96 in the house and drinks receptions for up to 150 in the house or courtyard .
Tel: 020 3141 3351
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Chiswick Sports Ground, University of WestminsterLONDON
Sports grounds in 40 acres with pitches that can serve as marquee sites, some by the Thames. Sometimes unavailable due to sports fixtures, but usually free in school holidays. Pavillion has function rooms & in-house catering. Prices start inexpensive for smaller events that won't damage the grass. Suitable for very large events. No 18th or 21st birthdays.
Tel: 020 3506 6129
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Coin StreetLONDON
Community development trust which transformed neglected 13 acre site on London's South Bank into thriving neighbourhood. 2 marquee sites: grassed riverside site for up to 150 standing; & car park next to Waterloo Station (versatile space, no height restrictions) for very large events. Must use preferred logistics and production management companies for large events. Preferred caterers but can use your own for £500.
Tel: 020 7021 1650
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Crouch End Cricket ClubLONDON
Cricket ground with site for marquees of up to 100 guests in front of the pavillion weekdays only. The ground is within Shepherd's Cot, a remarkable large protected green oasis in Inner London which hosts several sports clubs. Views up to Alexandra Palace. Some in-house catering facilities, free choice of suppliers, venue can provide a bar. Not expensive.
Tel: 07745 473429
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Dulwich Picture GalleryLONDON
England's first public art gallery with collection of 16th & 17th century masters with marquee site for up to 220 seated in landscaped gardens. Marquee events usually with gallery hire. Catering in-house or favoured suppliers. Civil ceremonies for 90. Prices no bargain but reasonable for good London venue.
Tel: 0208 299 8713
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Eltham PalaceLONDON
English Heritage Mansion built in 1936 by textile magnate Courtauld around surviving Great Hall of medieval palace. Stunning art deco interiors. Marquees can be sited in beautiful 19 acre gardens for up to 420. Palace rooms also avalable for up to 200. Civil ceremonies Friday and Saturday only. Preferred suppliers
Tel: 0208 294 2577
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Freud MuseumLONDON
Sigmund Freud's London home, now a museum. Space in the garden for museum's own small marquee, seating about 40. Various indoor rooms for up to 80 standing, 30 seated. Events only from 17.30-22.30, Mon-Sun. Free choice of caterers, museum can recommend. Exclusive use hire of whole venue only: POA but in not expensive range.
Tel: 01367 810206
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Fulham PalaceLONDON
Grade 1 listed bishops' palace by the Thames, dating from 1495. Own semi-permanent marquee in walled Chaplain's Garden for up to 200 seated from March to Dec. Larger marquees can be sited in Walled Garden. Only in-house catering. Lots of civil ceremony options. Full event management included in venue hire. Palace also for hire. Exclusive use only.
Tel: 020 7610 7162
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The GrangeLONDON
House dating from C14th in mature gardens. Own well-equipped marquee for up to 200. In-house catering. Venue hire from £500 (2023). Many different packages eg £41/head for 100 guests includes venue, day drinks, buffet/3 courses, co-ordinator etc with £1000 marquee on top.
Tel: 01923 606760
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Gray's InnLONDON
Five acre garden - The Walks - at the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn with own summer marquee for up to 250 seated in June/July. Hire is £3950 ex vat. Only in-house catering, from £39.50 BBQ, £51 for 3 courses, both inc vat. Suitable for very large cocktail parties. Civil ceremonies in oak-panelled Elizabethan hall (200) or the Large Pension Room (120).
Tel: 020 7458 7960/7968
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The Guards MuseumLONDON
Museum of five regiments of Foot Guards, near to Buckingham Palace. Own marquee on paved surface for up to 350 seated for 3 weeks in June & 2 weeks in December. Bespoke marquees on site rest of year. Catering in-house or your choice. Reception room for 60 in museum, no young children. Exclusive use available. An option is to have one of the regiments' bands beat retreat for you. Medium priced for London.
Tel: 020 7414 3271
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The HACLONDON
Home of Honourable Artillery Company since 1641, 6 acre estate with C18th Armoury House (beautiful rooms for hire). Permanent fully furnished large marquee for hire summer & winter in 5 acre Artillery Gardens. Just marquee from £20000. Or from £75/head for marquee, 3 courses, unlimited house wine, drinks reception, staffing & all production (AV, screen, stage etc). Use of funfair extra. Rooms licensed for civil ceremonies.
Tel: 020 7382 1533
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Inner Temple GardenLONDON
In heart of London's legal district, 3 acre gardens with view of the Thames. Own marquee for 3 weeks in July for buffet events for up to 600 - typically garden parties, BBQs or drinks receptions for weddings in the Inner Temple's Grand Hall or other reception rooms. Events must end at 9.30pm. Inner Temple licensed for civil weddings for up to 200. In -house catering except for special requirements.
Tel: 020 7797 8230
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Merchant Taylors'LONDON
Home to one of few surviving medieval livery companies in the City of London. Marquees in enclosed courtyard garden, usually for drinks reception for up to 150, often with event in Great Hall (largest of 7 function rooms). All weddings exclusive use, minumum spend £12000. Events end at midnight, or 2am for £500/hour. Only in-house catering. Preferred suppliers.
Tel: 0207 450 4445
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Metrogas Amateur Sports AssociationLONDON
Sports association in 7 acres with site for large marquees that can only be used if no clashes with sports fixtures. No Saturdays during cricket season. In-house catering for up to 150. Three indoor function rooms. Not expensive.
Tel: 020 8859 1579
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Old Truman BreweryLONDON
11 acre industrial space for offices, retail and events. The paved Brick Lane yard can house marquees of any size. No music or loud noise. Adjoins Grade II listed Boiler House reception space. Dry hire only (means you organize everything), medium price range
Tel: 020 7770 6100
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Osterley ParkLONDON
Neo-classical National Trust house with C18th gardens. Marquee site for up to 300 overlooking the house. Ground hire from £2150 (2010). Civil weddings for 100 in grand entrance hall 11am-12pm, April and September. Preferred caterers.
Tel: 020 8232 5050
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The Park ClubLONDON
Health and sports club set in 27 acres of parkland. Several sites for huge marquees, mainly for corporate events like fun days & conferences, usually in the daytime. Venue organizes everythng, with in-house catering & preferred suppliers. Event cost from £50,000 including facilities fee, marquee, loos & food & drink.
Tel: 020 8743 4321
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The PavilionLONDON
Cricket club with function rooms & space for very large marquees. Flexible venue - can have just ground hire, venue can manage everything, & all options in between. Own restaurant, bar, & in-house catering if required. Price varies depending on event type but in medium price range.
Tel: 020 8444 1001
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Pavilion CafeLONDON
Octagonal 1906 cafe with pagoda and a large garden in Greenwich Park with marquee site for up to 120. Views over Canary Wharf. Exclusive use ground hire plus Royal Parks fee in medium price range. In-house catering available from Creativevents, who manage the venue. Free choice of suppliers except for marquees.
Tel: 0207 370 8675
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Richmond Athletic GroundLONDON
Rugby ground in 26 acres with several sites suitable for marquees. Also has fully licensed bars and meeting rooms for hire. Suitable for huge events which can be combined with pitch hire (changing rooms and showers available). Must use on site caterers, flexible about other suppliers.
Tel: 020 8940 0397
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Richmond Golf ClubLONDON
Golf club next to Royal Richmond Park with clubhouse & marquee site for 100-300 that can be used May-Sept but only if there is no clash with golf events. No ground hire charge. Only in-house catering from £50/head, preferred suppliers.
Tel: 020 8940 4351
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Roehampton ClubLONDON
Multi-sports club (golf, tennis, squash, croquet, indoor and outdoor swimming, gym etc) set in 100 acres of parkland with marquee site for 200. In-house catering. Four banqueting rooms also for hire.
Tel: 020 8480 4200
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Royal Air Force MuseumLONDON
Museum on site of original London aerodrome. Helipad marquee site has room for huge marquees but only for evening events. Ground hire £4000. Three exhibit-packed hangars available for functions. Preferred caterers.
Tel: 020 8358 4848
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The Royal Hospital ChelseaLONDON
Famous Sir Christopher Wren designed home of the Chelsea Pensioners with 22 acres of landscaped grounds divided into different spaces. Hosts Chelsea Flower Show in June. Fabulous rooms for hire. Burton Court (£5000 venue hire) and Ranelagh Gardens (£8000) have sites for marquees up to 400. Approved suppliers
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Syon ParkLONDON
Home to the Duke of Northumberland, Tudor House in estate in Italian Renaissance style. Own fully furnished marquee with facilities Walled Garden Marquee for 200-600 seated in a walled garden set in four acres of parkland from May to September: £7000-£12500. Bespoke marquees sometimes possible rest of the year. Sites for huge marquees. Civil ceremonies in the house for up to 120. Prefered suppliers
Tel: 020 7378 2930
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Trailfinders Sports ClubLONDON
Sports club in 18 acres with marquee site on rugby pitch, Only outside the rugby seaon & for 300+ guests (has indoor function rooms for fewer). Grounds and venue hire from £2500/day. Generally in-house catering. Several rooms with civil license, for up to 200.
Tel: 0208 998 7928
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The Walker GroundLONDON
Multi-sports ground in 14 acres overlooked by church and with rural feel with room for marquees of any size. Suitable for very large and sporting events. Indoor function room for 100+. Can provide catering.
Tel: 07930 131051
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Wimbledon Community Sports CentreLONDON
The former Bank of England sports club is now the Roehampton arm of the Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Centre. It is not yet known whether the Centre will continue to hire out some of its 32 acres for events.
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Winchester HouseLONDON
Grade II listed Queen Anne House overlooking the Thames with marquee site for up to 200 on the lawn with river views. Several rooms also available in the house. Civil ceremonies for up to 120 in River Room. Preferred suppliers. Hire ends at 11pm.
Tel: 0203 819 6290
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