Watermen's Hall
Watermen's Hall - Freeman's room
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16 St. Mary-at-Hill
London
Greater London
EC3R 8EF
02077260510
Booking Manager
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Watermen's Hall description
Community Hall / Wedding Venue / Business Meeting Rooms / Hotel / Conference Centre / Party Venue
Medium (1-150)
In 2014 the Company is celebrating the 500th anniversary of that Act.
Under this Act the Company introduced apprenticeships for those wishing to learn the skills of the Watermen. In 1700 the Lightermen (carriers of goods/cargo) joined the Watermen’s Company.
The Company is a working guild and is still actively involved with the life of the River and those that work on it.
Venue suitability
This venue is suitable for the following uses:
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Venue facilities
Within 300 metres
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Yes - Professional (manned)
6 round tables, 10 rectangle tables
80 chairs
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Other venue facilities
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Explore the rooms this venue has for hire by expanding the sections below.
Bold, elegant, and historic, the Freemen’s Room boasts an array of artefacts and paintings to entertain guests. Incorporated into the Hall in 1983, the Freemen’s Room is ideal for presentations and meetings of many styles with wireless connection and accommodations for audio visuals and blackout facilities.
The room is the largest function space in Watermen’s Hall and is therefore suitable for almost any event. From weddings to conferences and fine dining, the Freemen’s Room creates an intimate atmosphere in a unique
and stunning setting.
Capacity
As meeting room:
40
For dining:
80
As theatre:
70
For dancing:
70
For a reception:
100
10m x 8m
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A glorious stained-glass window adorns the Parlour Room on the ground floor of Watermen’s Hall. Originally the old Clerk’s office, the Parlour Room has been carefully renovated back to its former glory with extensive works carried out to its intricate gold leaf ceiling.
With its traditional features, the Parlour Room is the ideal space for any small meeting and intimate dining experiences.
Capacity
As meeting room:
10
For a reception:
20
6m x 4m
The Silver room is ideal for small meetings, receptions and dining with its charming backdrop of historical prints and books, giving a flavour of the Company’s unique past.
This room is centrally located to our main guest entrance and is therefore ideal for conference registration, meet and greets and fine dining.
Capacity
As meeting room:
15
For dining:
10
As theatre:
20
For a reception:
20
6m x 4m
Often used with the Freemen’s Room, this room is ideal for conference or cocktail party reception, as a catering breakout room or the perfect setting for pre-lunch or pre-dinner drinks before we call you through to dine in the surroundings of the Freemen`s room.
The Court room creates a unique and spectacular surrounding for private dining and small meetings. It’s the ideal room if you’re looking for the ‘wow factor’ with your event.
Capacity
As meeting room:
25
For dining:
22
As theatre:
40
For a reception:
60
8m x 6m
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