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Battersea Arts Centre, The Council Chamber

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Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN - 

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    200 guests

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For a start there’s the building, a beautiful old town hall, whose 80 rooms have seen so much over the years. Now that we are an arts centre, people come here to be creative, see a show, explore local heritage, visit the Scratch Bar, play or relax.

We invite you in to watch early versions of shows, to hear your feedback. We call this Scratch. Finished shows can use any room in the building, from the attic to the artists’ bedrooms to the Council Chamber.

We are open all day for anyone to explore. Children and adults can play together in our indoor playspace, The Bees Knees or enjoy our monthly fun-filled Family Saturdays. Young people come here after school to develop their creativity, confidence and enterprising ideas. We also celebrate the rich heritage of our building and the local area through events and discussions.

The unique style of Battersea Arts Centre’s Council Chamber makes it perfect for corporate events with a creative air that push the boundaries of what is expected. Steeped in political and theatrical history, it is located on the first floor, through the bustling foyer and is accessible via the building’s opulent, marble staircase.

The room boasts direct access to the Members’ Library, which can be hired in conjunction with the Council Chamber.

The Council Chamber

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From £2500 price per day
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up to 200

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up to 120

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up to 150

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Reviews

  • Sibgha Salim

    February 2025

    Visited an Arabic Calligraphy display with friends and felt overwhelmed by the quality of quality of display. It was mind blowing! Staff of site was so friendly and we enjoyed a hot drink in a warm friendly cafe. Looking forward to visit often.

  • Kari Bellamy

    February 2025

    Really stunning large venue space that does an array of events. I absolutely love what they've done with the venue after the fire and it's such a stunning restoration after the tragedy. If you're having a large wedding, it's a great venue. There's plenty of indoor space for guests and you have such stunning light pouring through the building. Can't recommend it enough! I've attached some photos of the wedding I photographed here to give you an idea of the space and how lovely it photographs.

The Council Chamber

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From £2500 price per day
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