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Battersea Arts Centre

Wandsworth, South West London5.0 · 14 reviewsWebsite

C elebrate your wedding at Battersea Arts Centre – a historic London wedding venue unlike any other. If you're searching for a unique London wedding venue, Battersea Arts Centre offers an extraordinary setting where history, creativity and celebration come together . The Grand Hall is a vast, light-filled space with a soaring vaulted ceiling, dramatic architecture and a flexible layout, creating a

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
150–350 guests (350 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Battersea Arts Centre

C elebrate your wedding at Battersea Arts Centre – a historic London wedding venue unlike any other. If you're searching for a unique London wedding venue, Battersea Arts Centre offers an extraordinary setting where history, creativity and celebration come together . The Grand Hall is a vast, light-filled space with a soaring vaulted ceiling, dramatic architecture and a flexible layout, creating a stunning backdrop for ceremonies, dining , receptions and evening celebrations. Whether you dream of an elegant black-tie reception, a romantic candlelit banquet or a vibrant party filled with music and dancing, BAC provides a truly versatile canvas to bring your vision to life with florals , lighting, décor , staging and personalised design. Immersed in London h istory Located in Southwest London, our Grade II* listed building has been part of community life for more than 125 years. Originally Battersea Town Hall, it has hosted suffragette meetings, the voting in of John Archer as the first Black mayor of a London borough, and galas supporting survivors of the Titanic. When the building faced demolition 50 years ago, the community came together to save it, and Battersea Arts Centre was born . A w edding t hat g ives b ack When you choose BAC , you're supporting an independent charity and cultural organisation at the heart of the local community. Income generated through weddings helps maintain this extraordinary historic building and directly supports year-round artistic and community programmes. Exclusive u se of a l andmark London w edding v enue Your wedding deserves a setting that feels entirely your own. When you celebrate at BAC , you'll enjoy exclusive use of the Grand Hall and its surrounding spaces, creating a seamless experience for you and your guests from arrival to the final dance. Your celebration can flow effortlessly between: The Grand Hall – an awe-inspiring setting for ceremonies, dining and dancing. The Octagonal Hall and Grand Hall Bar – beautiful and intimate space s perfect for welcome drinks or quieter moments throughout the day. The East Corridor – a striking architectural backdrop ideal for photography. Two theatrical dressing rooms – comfortable and private preparation spaces before and during the celebrations . A wedding day designed around you No two weddings are the same, and we believe your venue should reflect that. Our experienced events team will support you throughout planning, helping you create a celebration that feels personal, seamless and uniquely yours. Wedding hire s includes: Exclusive use of the Grand Hall Suite , with 14 hours of venue hire, plus an additional complimentary hour for supplier breakdown Lighting and s ound: Atmospheric lighting package to transform the space from day to evening, with upgrade options available . Plus, a PA system for speeches and background music. Peace of m ind: Dedicated planning support from enquiry to wedding day , from our e xperienced on-site team, including an event manage r , technicians and venue hosts . Handpicked e vent p artners: Access to our list of trusted wedding suppliers, featuring some of London's finest caterers, florists, production specialists and event professionals . Choose from this wonderful group of creators to build your perfect day. Why c hoose Battersea Arts Centre for y our London w edding? A Zone 2 l ocation with e xcellent t ransport Links - just minutes from Clapham Junction Station, w ith direct links across London and to major airports and locations throughout the UK. Flexible s paces for e very p art of y our d ay - host multiple parts of your celebration under one roof , with interconnected spaces that keep the day flowing without guests needing to travel between locations. Endless creative possibilities - The Grand Hall's scale and flexibility make s it a striking blank canvas for wedding styling. Exceptional photography opportunities - with the grandeur of the Grand Hall , th e unique geometry of the Octagonal Hall , the atmospheric corridors and heritage features throughout the building, Battersea Arts Centre provides countless opportunities for memorable wedding photography. Accessibility - Battersea Arts Centre is committed to providing an accessible and welcoming experience for all guests. Please contact the team to discuss any specific requirements.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Evening reception facilities
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Pet-friendly
  • Entertainment licence
  • Corkage option
  • Live band facilities
  • Exclusive use
  • Alcohol licence
  • Buffet meal facilities
  • Private catering allowed

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Battersea Arts Centre, Wandsworth, South West London, SW11 5TN

Reviews

5.0 average from 14 reviews

Imported

We fell in love with this space the second we walked in and are so glad we got married there. It was beautiful, historic, modern, b

Kirsten · 2026-08-25

Imported

The Council Chamber in the BAC was the perfect reception venue for our wedding. It's such a quirky, fun venue and we were able to achieve the exact feel we hoped for on our wedding day. We worked with several different staff over the course of the year leading up to our wedding day, they were all…

Hazel · 2016-04-17

Imported

We had our wedding reception at BAC in October 2013; it was absolutely incredible! The venue was perfect for us; spacious (we had 300 guests for dancing!) and super-fun, but also had a really lovely homely, vintage feel which was perfect for us and our wedding's theme. The band looked and sounded…

Chris · 2016-04-29

Imported

We had a truly amazing day, thank you! All our guests were blown away by BAC, from the building to the food to the friendliness of all the staff. Praise was also h

Martin · 2017-06-09

Imported

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your hard work in helping us to make Sunday a very special day. It went so well, everyone commented on the venue, on how brilliant it was and how it worked so well for the kids. Your team were so on it on the day and the band also commented on how helpful…

Jemma · 2017-06-20

Imported

Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be

Lucy · 2017-06-26

Imported

We had the most incredible wedding at the BAC. Naomi, Nas and their team were so friendly, enthusiastic & professional from our very first meeting. The building itself is so gorgeous and such a unique venue, we loved that it looked so great we didn’t need to worry about decorating the room. The…

Rhian · 2022-11-02

Imported

We got married in April 2023, and everything in the build-up to, and on the day, was pretty much flawless. The venue itself is stunning and perfect due to it's different breakout areas; and the team are friendly, organised and very accommo

Rick · 2023-04-17

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