Room Hire FAQs

A: The Events Team:

Jola Zdunek Executive Assistant
020 7479 7080
[email protected]

Stephen Papworth, Security Manager
020 7479 7095
[email protected]

Dominic Wallis, Head of Development
020 7479 7092
[email protected]

A: Exclusive use of the room(s) or Conference Suite for the hire period (half day, all day or evening). Event support is included in the cost (full operational support of our Events Team in the run up to your event and one of our team members to coordinate and deliver your event on the day). It also includes security and cleaning.

A: We offer a discount to charitable organisations registered in the United Kingdom.

A: The client may cancel their event by written notice to the Society of Antiquaries of London at least one week (five business days) before the scheduled date, and the deposit will be detained by the Society. If the event is cancelled fewer than five business days before the scheduled date, then the Society will require full payment.

A: You will have a member of the Events Team present on the day of your event to help coordinate proceedings. They will also oversee the planning of access for caterers, florists, entertainment and other suppliers.

A: Yes. 105 is the capacity for the Meeting Room. If the entire Conference Suite is booked, as an open space, we can accommodate 120 people.

A: Yes. Our lecture room is fully equipped with an AV system. Recording is not possible.

A: Yes. There are 2 spaces for cars by appointment. If necessary, the host or disabled guests can book a car parking space in the area immediately in front of the Society of Antiquaries.

A: Yes. There is access for event vehicles to load and unload directly in front of the Society. There are plenty of NCP car parks within a short walk, and parking is available on nearby streets and is metered until 18.30 daily.

A: Yes. All public areas of the venue are fully accessible for disabled and elderly guests. Hearing Loops are built into the Meeting Room AV system. There are no designated disabled toilets but our toilets are located on the ground floor.

A: Yes. We have on site catering that can cater to any event.

A: No. All set up, breakdown and deliveries must be on the day/evening of your event with prior consent and agreed with the Events Team. The Team will liaise directly with suppliers to arrange suitable delivery times based on your event requirements. Preparation and set up time will be included in your room hire rates.

A: Usually no later than 21.00. Additional time can be arranged in advance for a fee of £400 per hour until midnight.

A: Yes. All external suppliers need to abide by our terms and conditions, and it is essential that any additional suppliers that clients chose have returned a signed agreement in advance of the event taking place. We have our own photographer and film recording specialist and can obtain a quote upon request. As a museum with paintings displayed throughout the apartments, security and lighting are among our top concerns when agreeing to allow outside vendors to work in throughout the apartments.

A: No. You may use the venue for a Wedding reception and consider other venues such as St. James’s, Piccadilly, for the service (is a two-minute walk from our front door).

A: Yes. Please ask for them.

A: Yes. As long as you give us around six-weeks notice, so that we can check the event doesn’t clash with other Courtyard activities.