Foyle Centre

Foyle Centre - Conference

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Royal Hospital Road
London
Greater London
SW3 4HT

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020 7881 6603

Tom Bullen

National Army Museum description

Museum / Business Meeting Rooms / Party Venue / Exhibition Space / Team Building Venue / Commercial Venue

Large (1-300)

The National Army Museum in Chelsea offers an exceptional setting for conferences, meetings, and corporate events. Situated in the heart of Chelsea, and accessible from both Victoria and Sloane Square main line and tube stations, the Museum boasts a range of contemporary and flexible event spaces. From the stylish boardroom, with an attached break out space, to the spacious conference rooms, all equipped with modern furniture and state-of-the-art AV facilities.

Whether you're planning a strategic meeting, an away-day, or a full-scale conference for up to 200 delegates, the National Army Museum provides a stimulating backdrop that encourages dialogue, and creativity. Our dedicated events team are on hand in the lead up to your event and on the day, to ensure your event runs seamlessly.

Our in-house caterer, Searcys, provide a wide range of catering packages, or can tailor their offer to help suit your specific conference and delegate requirements. Looking to break the day up, guests can enjoy access to the Museum’s galleries, offering an inspiring break from the agenda.

With event spaces available for hire outside of Museum opening hours, you can extend your hire to host post-event networking and drinks. Choose from the Atrium, with our suspended Lynx Helicopter, our open and light lit Café space overlooking tree lined Royal Hospital Road or the Boardroom, with views of Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Should you wish to elevate your event to the next level, our trusted and approved production suppliers offer a full range of services, including live streaming, lighting and backdrops.

Venue suitability

This venue is suitable for the following uses:

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Venue facilities

5 spaces

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30 rectangle tables

230 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.

A flexible suite of spaces on the lower ground floor, the Foyle Centre has been carefully designed to accommodate all types of daytime and evening events, including conferences, lectures, training days and workshops. The adjacent Atrium can be used for pre or post-event drinks.

The Foyle Centre comprises four spaces - 1.2, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2 - and is available to hire whole or in various configurations. Spaces 1.1 and 1.2 are separated by a soundproof partition and can to be used individually or as one large space. The same applies to 2.1 and 2.2. Capacities and prices are dependant on the space chosen.

DDR Package:
-Exclusive daytime hire of designated event space (0900-1700)
-Dedicated events and catering team
-AV facilities including presentation screen, built-in speakers and microphones
-Meeting and conference furniture
-Complimentary Wifi
-Cloakroom
-Access to Museum galleries and exhibitions

-Arrival tea & coffee, with a selection of mini pastries and fresh fruit
-Mid-morning tea & coffee break with biscuits
-Lunch break with sandwich platter, selection of crisps and seasonal salad
-Afternoon tea & coffee with mini cakes or mini muffins
*Upgrade to premium package to include hot food options for breakfast and lunch

Features include:
- Natural daylight
- Dimmable lighting (3 presets)
- Partition walls
- Motorised projector screen
- Lectern
- Microphones
- Apple TV and Chromecast
- Induction loop for each space
- PA system with ceiling speakers

Capacity

As meeting room:

200

As theatre:

200

For a reception:

200

Located on the fourth floor of the Museum and available for both daytime and evening events, the Boardroom provides a formal yet warm space for business meetings, small receptions, and intimate dinners.

A large east-facing window gives panoramic views of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and beyond, whilst encased museum objects provide a focal point to the room. An adjacent breakout space is included in the hire of this space

FEATURES
• Natural daylight
• Electric blackout blind
• Mood lighting (4 presets)
• Modular walnut table by OPM – seats up to 24 (removable)
• 24 leather-upholstered chairs by Cassina (removable)
• Walnut cabinet by Bruns displaying museum objects
• Walnut credenza by OPM
• 84” LCD high de nition large format display
• Wall and table inputs for laptops (HDMI/VGA/audio)
• Apple TV and Chromecast
• Ceiling speakers for multimedia presentations
• Induction loop
• Adjacent meeting room – seats up to 12 (28.5m2)
• Additional bridge area
• Dedicated tableware by Narumi, Robert Welch and Moser

Capacity

As meeting room:

24

For dining:

40

As theatre:

50

For a reception:

50

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The Foyer is a large, light-filled, open space at the front of the Museum, with high ceilings and a modern finish, with the glazed facade on the east side overlooking Sir John Soane’s Grade II listed stables. Ideal for welcome drinks, standalone receptions and seated dinners, the Foyer houses some of the most impressive objects from the Museum collection.

Clients also have the opportunity to extend into the Foyer Bridge, providing additional space for larger events. The area is inter-connected with both the Atrium and Foyer

Features Include:
- Removable welcome desk
- Removable Security desk
- Removable soft modular seating
- Cloakroom
- Additional bridge area
- Light grid with 6 presets

Capacity

For dining:

220

For a reception:

220

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Located at the heart of the Museum, the Atrium is a dramatic central space which extends from the lower ground floor to the full height of the building, and is home to our suspended Lynx helicopter - providing a truly unique experience for guests.

Used as a standalone reception or dinner space, the Atrium can be combined with the Foyer and Cafe to provide post-dinner entertainment, for a dance floor or performance area.

The space can also be utilised for evening conferences, presentations or award ceremonies.

Capacity

For dining:

90

As theatre:

140

For dancing:

150

For a reception:

150

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The L-shaped Café is split into two sections for events – C1 and C2. C1 overlooks the Atrium and Foyer and is used in conjunction with these spaces for larger events. C2 is a stand-alone space, connecting directly with the museum’s main entrance.

The Café is located on a mezzanine level at the front of the Museum. A light, open space, its modern design includes a full-height glass facade looking onto Royal Hospital Road.

FEATURES
• Fixed service counter
• Fixed banquette seating
• Mix of oak and laminate tables by Another Country (removable)
• Oak chairs and high stools by TON (removable)
• Upholstered sofas and armchairs by Modus (removable)
• Casper and Noughts and Crosses stools by Modus (removable)
• Wire coffee tables by Dare Studio (removable)
• FeaturelightsbyFlosand Tom Dixon
• Kitchen facilities
• Localised speakers with input
• Lighting grid (6 presets)

Capacity

For dining:

150

For a reception:

290

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