Weddings at Battersea Arts Centre

• The stunning Grand Hall is an historic and beautiful space for your ceremony, wedding dinner, and party.
• The Octagonal Hall is a tonally gorgeous room, filled with natural light that floods through the stained glass ceiling dome, with the most glorious mosaic tiled floor. The perfect space for your drinks reception.
• A stunning combination of original features, such as peeling plaster, exposed brick and iron column radiators coupled with the stunning ceiling provide the perfect backdrop for a south London wedding
• One of the few south London venues that has such a large capacity whilst also having character and charm.

London is full of wedding venues that ooze character and style and have a rich history. This is part of the charm of getting married in a city as old as London. If you want to know the full history of Battersea Arts Centre then a quick google search will tell you all you need to know, but for the abridged version, read on. It opened in 1843 as Battersea Town Hall and became a community arts centre in 1974. A huge fire in 2015 caused severe structural damage. Following a huge refurb and rebuilding of the Grand Hall, they opened for weddings in 2019 and it’s been a hugely popular choice for many couples getting married in south London ever since.

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Sarah & Tom, married at Battersea Arts Centre

Some useful information for weddings at Battersea Arts Centre

• How much does it cost to get married at Battersea Arts Centre? Between £9500 – £13,750
• What is the capacity? 350 for dinner, and if you’ve got a really big guest list, you can have a standing reception for up to 800. But seriously, who knows that many people?!
• Can we legally get married at Battersea Arts Centre? Yes, a registrar from Wandsworth Town Council can marry you. You can also have a celebrant led ceremony or marry in a local church and just have your reception there.
• They have a wide range of approved caterers, including Asian, Kosher, Halal, and vegan catering.
• You can have your pets attend. Fido can go to the ball.
• There’s disabled access.
• Access to an in-house planner

Faded grandeur, stunning architecture, and a rich history. With ethereal natural light and muted colours, it’s a great choice for a relaxed London wedding.

Contact details and how to get to Battersea Arts Centre

Nearest train station is Clapham Junction. Local parking is limited, and, quite rightly, the venue encourages visitors to use public transport as part of their goal to improve their environmental sustainability. If you’re hiring a Routemaster, it can stop just a few yards away from the main entrance.

Address for Battersea Arts Centre

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