8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue

8, Northumberland Avenue, England, WC2N 5BY
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8 Northumberland Avenue London Events

A grand Victorian events venue of epic proportions, 8 Northumberland Avenue is one of London’s most elaborate and impressive places to hold your wedding, party, or corporate function. And just moments from Trafalgar Square, it’s also one of London’s most central. 

This Grade II listed building is a visual sensation, with classic Victorian London architecture that sets the scene for a quintessentially British affair. Inside is a large Ballroom, with towering ornate ceilings, elaborate chandeliers, stained-glass windows, and tall columns that have given it the accolade of ‘the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence’, as described by English Heritage. 

Further large and small rooms give event hosts variety when choosing to host their event at 8 Northumberland Avenue. Modern technology and a whole host of innovative options, including stunning lighting design, Virtual Reality, and creative audio visual production from the venue’s experienced partners, take every event to the next level. 

Whatever your event, you’re in good hands at 8 Northumberland Avenue. This venue has a partnership with AlchemyLive, a creative, full service event management and catering specialist with decades of experience, serving up incredibly high standards and attention to detail. 

Highlights of 8 Northumberland Avenue London Events:

  • Grand Grade II listed building
  • Moments from Trafalgar Square with plenty of public transport links
  • Full service event management from specialists AlchemyLive 
  • Dry hire available 
  • Innovative and creative technology

Event types supported

Wedding
Awards Night
Christmas Party
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner

Venue details

Theatre
Theatre
Up to 420 guests
Standing
Standing
Up to 700 guests
Dining
Dining
Up to 400 guests

Spaces at this venue

The Ballroom
Capacity
0-700

The Ballroom

Flexible room setup
Old Billiard Room
Capacity
0-500

Old Billiard Room

Flexible room setup
The Annex
Capacity
0-220

The Annex

Flexible room setup
Additional Spaces (Salon, Entrance Hall, Victoria, Library)
Capacity
0-100

Additional Spaces (Salon, Entrance Hall, Victoria, Library)

Flexible room setup

Frequently asked questions

Wedding pricing with AlchemyLive as your caterer starts from £148.50 INC VAT per person. Exclusive venue dry hire rates start from £16,000 with event management or £12,950 without event management.
When hired exclusively, 8 Northumberland Avenue can hold up to 1000 guests depending on the layout and which spaces you use. The Ballroom is the largest room and can hold up to 700 guests, the Old Billiard Room can hold up to 500, and the Annex has space for 220. 
Weddings at 8 Northumberland Avenue usually last until midnight. An extended late license may be obtained via an application to Westminster Council for an extension to 2am (£250). Due to sound restrictions in the Ballroom, bands must finish by 10:30 in the ballroom but may continue to 11:45 in the Old Billiard Room. A DJ may continue in the Ballroom until 1:45am at the venue manager’s discretion. 
Weddings at 8 Northumberland Avenue are grand, opulent and luxurious. The dedicated and experienced events team can create truly bespoke experiences, and the catering from AlchemyLive is delicious and creative. There’s also the option to dry hire the venue.
Yes, 8 Northumberland Avenue can host business meetings, as well as large corporate events. Production specialists Blue Hut Productions can create bespoke, innovative experiences with intelligent tech solutions.
Nearby hotels include: 8 Northumberland event guests receive discounted rates at Club Quarters Hotel The Grand at Trafalgar Square, with rooms from £100 per night Corinthia London, with rooms from £466 per night
There is no parking on site, however, discounted parking spaces are available for guests at the nearby Q Park Trafalgar.
The food at 8 Northumberland Avenue is supplied by catering specialists AlchemyLive, who use quality British produce to create bespoke menus. They specialise in creativity, tapping into food trends and give events an immersive dining experience. You’ll also have the option to dry hire the venue and bring in a catering team from a list of preferred caterers.
Yes, dry hire is available. The team at 8 Northumberland Avenue has a list of approved external caterers, including kosher and Asian options.

Location and Access

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