Photo of Battersea Arts Centre, Elm House

Battersea Arts Centre, Elm House

Q: What’s included in the venue hire price?

Private ground-floor meeting room for up to 12 guests with flexible layouts, Wi-Fi, and flipchart/whiteboard on request.

Q: Does the venue provide catering, or can I bring my own food and drinks?

In-house refreshments/lunch can be arranged; external requests considered case-by-case.

Q: Can I decorate or brand the venue for my event?

Yes, light branding such as signage, posters, and desk materials is fine. Temporary fixings only.

Q: Is the venue accessible, and does it have parking or nearby transport links?

Wheelchair accessible with nearby accessible facilities. Close to Clapham Junction and several bus routes; no on-site parking.

Q: What is the venue’s pricing structure e.g. minimum spend, dry hire, or package options?

Simple hire fee (hourly/day) from £45. No minimum spend; catering/AV optional add-ons.

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

Up to
12 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Welcome to Battersea Arts Centre, a home for your extraordinary events!

We offer more than just a venue for your event; we provide a unique and inspiring space where creativity thrives.

Nestled in the heart of Battersea, our historic building is not only a stunning backdrop for any occasion but also a hub of artistic innovation and community engagement.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, gala dinner, private party, team meeting, away day, or film shoot, our versatile spaces including our magnificent Grand Hall can be tailored to your needs.

By choosing us, you become part of a vibrant creative community and support groundbreaking theatre productions and vital community programs.

Battersea Arts Centre is more than a venue; it’s a place where memories are made, and the future of the arts is shaped.

The Elm House is a bright and beautiful room on the Ground Floor. The room, which features natural light, can fit up to 12 people and is perfect for small meetings.

Capacity & Layout

Boardroom

up to 12

Pricing
& Opening Hours

Weekly schedule

monday
09:00 - 24:00
tuesday
09:00 - 24:00
wednesday
09:00 - 24:00
thursday
09:00 - 24:00
friday
09:00 - 24:00
saturday
09:00 - 24:00
sunday
Closed

Price type:

from £45 per hour
from £45 per hour
from £45 per hour
from £45 per hour
from £45 per hour
from £45 per hour
–

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Heating

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Audio & Visual

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Promoted/ticketed events

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

50% refundable 14 days before the event

Location

Loading....

Reviews

Tim hendorson
October 2025
Battersea Arts Centre is one of those rare venues that feels alive. The building itself has real character — old, beautiful, and full of small creative corners that make you want to explore. The staff are welcoming, the atmosphere is relaxed, and there’s always something interesting going on, from small local performances to bigger experimental shows. The café and bar area are also great spots to sit, work, or catch up with friends. It’s a genuine community hub that manages to stay creative without feeling pretentious.
Mark Smith
November 2025
One of the most exciting theatre venues in London. A great bar too. Easy to get there on the 87 bus from central London
Lucy Brook
October 2025
A beautiful building with interesting and uplifting decor. The centre has great accessibility, felt at ease watching a relaxed performance and using the designated chill out space afterwards.

Rupert Dannreuther
October 2025
Love Battersea Arts Centre but it does seem to produce a lot less than in the past. The whole building used to host work in progress (scratch) performances. It doesn’t seem as buzzy now. Bring back scratch and use the amazing building you have.