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Marianne North Gallery
Ideal for evening drinks receptions or seated dining in the presence of more than 800 paintings by the visionary artist Marianne North.
Read moreSir Joseph Banks Building
Originally built to house Kew's Economic Botany Collection the Sir Joseph Banks Building is a versatile and striking space to suit your needs.
Large windows on either side of the Sir Joseph Banks building provide a bright tranquil setting for your event.
With an abundance of natural daylight, the Sir Joseph Banks building is suitable for corporate away days, conferences or product launches, offering a flexible space to make your own.
Entry to the venue is through the private atrium, which can be used to welcome guests. A nearby lawn area offers a relaxed setting for outdoor drinks and canapés - alternatively, you may wish to hire one of our other venues in conjunction with the Sir Joseph Banks Building.
Corporate packages
The Sir Joseph Banks Building is available for dry hire or alternatively we offer day delegate rates. Packages include exclusive venue hire along with delicious food and drink from our selected caterers. We also offer various options for team building activities.
Essential information
Capacity
- Theatre style: 230
- Cabaret style: 160
- Standing reception: 230
- Dinner dance: 180
- Dinner: 200
Fees for exclusive venue hire
- Monday to Friday: £4,500 + VAT (except bank holidays)
- Saturday or Sunday: £6,000 + VAT
Suitable for
- Conferences
- Presentations and product launches
- Team away-days
- Summer barbecues
- Christmas parties
Dates available for hire
- 5 January to 22 December
- Bank holidays at special request
- Available for standalone hire Monday to Thursday between November and March, otherwise as part of a package.
Hire time
- Day/evening hire 9am to 11pm
- Fees cover a 9-hour period within these times
- Additional hours charged as required
Contact
If you would like to find out more or discuss your requirements, please contact our dedicated events team.
Tel: 020 8332 5641
Email: venues@kew.org
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