Beaconsfield Gallery Vauxhall is a flexible, distinctive and refined setting for a range of private functions, receptions and corporate events.
The gallery is one of London’s leading laboratories dedicated to the exploration and evolution of experimental art.
Housed in the historic Lambeth Ragged Schools built in 1851, the site has been transformed into a stunning contemporary art gallery and versatile event space that moves from the breathtaking height and volume of the Upper Gallery space to the raw aesthetic of an original Victorian railway arch.
The Upper Gallery is full of natural light with six metre high white walls, an original raked wooden floor and tall arched windows. For smaller and more intimate occasions, the elegant Lower Gallery offers white walls, an original Yorkstone floor, cast iron pillars and Crittall windows, also providing excellent natural light. The Arch Gallery is an atmospheric space suitable for large receptions, with exposed brick walls, a state-of-the-art invisible infrared heating system and a sprung, grey-painted floor. The urban aesthetic of the Arch complements the period features of the Upper and Lower Galleries.
Our award-winning garden yard is available in conjunction with any of the three main galleries and there is ample room to erect a marquee for catering if required. An all-season canopy at the front entrance may act as an additional reception area.
Weddings
Beaconsfield is licensed by Lambeth Council for civil partnership and marriage ceremonies. If you are planning to hold your marriage or civil partnership ceremony at Beaconsfield Gallery you will need to liaise directly with Lambeth Registry Office to book a registrar to conduct the ceremony.
You can contact them via email: love@lambeth.gov.uk
The venue and its galleries may be hired for:
- Wedding ceremonies and receptions*
- Conferences
- Filming and photoshoots
- Product launches
- Seminars and meetings
- Fashion shows
The Upper Space
The Upper space with its 6 metre high white walls, original raked, stepped wooden floor and large arched windows is a spectacular room, full of natural light. The space has a lighting rig with spots and up lighting, blackout facilities, and 18 mounted double electricity sockets. Along one wall there is a projection balcony with Broadband capability and 3 double sockets. The whole space has under floor heating and has single and 3 phase electricity. This large, impressive space is ideal for product launches, conferences and corporate hospitality.
136.5 square metres (1600 sq. ft)
(Capacity: 100 Seated/150 Standing)
The Arch Space
The Arch space has exposed brick walls, concrete floor and a state-of-the-art invisible infrared heating system. Its urban aesthetic complements the pristine nature of the Upper and Lower spaces and its stunning, unique atmosphere is ideal for parties, product launches, fashion shows and film sets. Served by single and 3 phase electricity this durable space can be accessed through the lower gallery and yard.
190.6 square metres (3150 sq. ft.)
(Capacity: 250 Seated/300 Standing)
The Lower Space
The Lower space has white walls, an original York stone floor, cast iron pillars and large, original windows providing excellent natural light. It has a more intimate feel, ideal for smaller launches and receptions. There are down-light spotlights with dimmers and 6 double sockets. The Lower space is included in any hire, as this is where the toilet and kitchen facilities are located. The kitchen/bar area has a double sink, microwave oven, 2 refrigerators and 3 double electricity sockets. There are excellent toilet facilities: 2 Gents, 2 Ladies and 1 Wheelchair access.
79.45 square metres (1300 sq. ft.)
(Capacity: 100 Seated/150 Standing)
The Garden Yard
People really enjoy spending time in our beautiful green lung. With local children, our gardener Lucy has been crafting homes for bees and other insects – recycling garden waste to increase our biodiversity and celebrate the natural world that surrounds us. As well as influencing the day to day running of the space, ecology informs Beaconsfield’s programme and relationships with our collaborators.
Standard Hire Rates
The Arch Space – from £300 +VAT per hour
The Upper Space – from £275 +VAT per hour
The Lower Space – from £200 +VAT per hour
Whole Gallery – from £375 +VAT per hour
Rates are set at a minimum of four hours (half day) and must include adequate time for set up and clear out. Beaconsfield is not able to store items prior to or following your event, so please allow for deliveries and collection within the period of your hire booking.
Hire rates may vary depending on the day of the week, the season (eg. Christmas), and the scale and type of event. These rates are for dry hire of the space and exclude any catering costs. A corkage fee will be applied for alcohol use. Please contact us for more details.
Our spaces cannot be hired for art exhibitions, creative courses, fundraising activities or publicly promoted events.
Contact us
For a quick quote,
call: +44(0) 207 582 6465
email: admin@beaconsfield.ltd.uk