The Garden Museum

Venue Info

Set beside Lambeth Palace and overlooking the Thames, the Garden Museum is one of London’s most characterful venues for corporate events, dinners, receptions and summer entertaining. Housed within a former medieval church, the museum combines historic architecture with contemporary design and a beautifully planted private courtyard garden.

The magnificent Nave is the largest event space, with soaring ceilings, historic features and capacity for up to 200 guests for a standing reception or 140 for a seated dinner. It provides an impressive backdrop for corporate dinners, awards events, receptions, brand activations and special celebrations.

For summer events, the Garden Café and Courtyard Garden are a particular highlight. Accommodating up to 140 guests standing, the secluded garden creates a surprisingly peaceful setting in central London and works particularly well for drinks receptions and informal entertaining.

Smaller corporate events can be held in the Clore Learning Space, a contemporary, light-filled room overlooking the garden. With capacity for up to 50 guests and its own screen and projector, it is ideal for meetings, workshops, seminars, presentations and private dining.

The Garden Museum is a particularly good choice for organisers looking for somewhere that feels distinctly different without sacrificing a central London location. The contrast between medieval architecture, modern design and abundant planting gives events here an atmosphere all their own.

Key Facilities

• The Nave – 200 standing or 140 seated dinner
• Garden Café & Courtyard Garden – 140 standing or 40 seated dinner
• Clore Learning Space – 50 standing or 36 seated dinner
• Private landscaped courtyard garden
• Historic former church setting
• Contemporary event spaces
• Natural daylight
• Screen and projector in the Clore Learning Space
• AV and production facilities available
• Accredited catering, production and event suppliers
• Suitable for corporate dinners and receptions
• Conferences, meetings and workshops
• Brand activations and product events
• Summer parties and private celebrations
• Filming and photography

Address: Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB
Nearest station: Lambeth North is approximately 10 minutes’ walk. Westminster, Waterloo and Vauxhall are also within reach.

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