Corporate events – Sir Joseph Banks Building

The West Wing of the Sir Joseph Banks Building is a modern bespoke venue that is suitable for both daytime and evening events.

The interior of the Sir Joseph Banks building

Venue details

Capacities
Theatre style: 230
Cabaret style: 160
Standing reception: 230
Dinner dance: 180
Dinner: 200

Hire time
Day/evening hire 9am - 11pm
9 hour period within the above times
Additional hours charged as required

*Venue availability 2013/14
5th Jan - 22nd Dec
Not available on public holiday dates throughout the year

Venue hire fees
Mon - Fri £4,500 + VAT
Sat/Sun £6,000 + VAT

The Sir Joseph Banks Building currently houses Kew’s Economic Botany collection. The large windows within the venue overlook the surrounding lake at water level, and provide a tranquil setting with an abundance of natural daylight for your event.

Entry to the venue is through the private atrium entrance, which may be used to welcome guests, or for delegate registration. A nearby lawn area may be used for outdoor drinks and canapés

Corporate Day Delegate Packages are available from £60+VAT per person. Please contact the Kew Events Team directly for more information. Minimum numbers apply.
Day Delegate Packages include:

Exclusive use of the venue
Access to Kew Gardens
3 servings of tea and coffee
Lunch
Kew branded stationary for each delegate

Multiple venue hire packages

Bespoke venue hire packages may be arranged across any combination of Kew’s portfolio of venues for guests who wish to utilise multiple event spaces within the Gardens.

*Please note that on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months (April-September inclusive) the Sir Joseph Banks Building is not available for standalone hire.