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An iconic gallery and venue in the heart of London

The National Gallery is located in the heart of London – an iconic venue, the centrepiece of Trafalgar Square and the backdrop to historic moments and contemporary celebrations. Inside it’s not only the paintings that demand attention. The grand architecture changes from Victorian splendour to modern minimalism in a few steps, meaning there is always a suitable and impressive space for an event. As for the paintings on display, Van Gogh, Monet, Turner and Leonardo are just a few of the names you and your guests might have heard of.

Key Venue Features

Venue Capacity
	Standing Capacity	Seated Capacity
Main Gallery
The Portico	100 Guests	60 Guests
Central Hall	200 Guests	100 Guests
The Barry Rooms	300 Guests	150 Guests
The Wohl Room	450 Guests	30 Guests
The Spanish Collection – Room 30	300 Guests	220 Guests
The Julia & Hans Rausing Room	450 Guests	300 Guests
The British Collection – Room 34	350 Guests	275 Guests
Annenberg Court	200 Guests	110 Guests
Roden Centre for Creative Learning: Yves Saint Laurent Gallery	100 Guests	60 Guests
Sainsbury Wing
The Wohl Room	450 Guests	260 Guests
Locatellis	300 Guests	N/A
The Sainsbury Wing Foyer	750 Guests	N/A
The Pigott Theatre	N/A	322 Guests (Theatre)
TEGS (Temporary Exhibition Space) Foyer	150 Guests	N/A

Venue Attributes
Wedding Licence	No
Alcohol Licence	Yes
Late Licence	Main Gallery – No Sainsbury Wing – Yes
Built in Bar Availability	No
Indoor/Outdoor Hire	Indoor/outdoor
Overnight Stay Hire	No

National Gallery room with powder blue walls with hung paintings, brown leather seating in the centre of the room and a large ceiling light.

Large gallery room with wine red walls, a selection of portraits, terracotta orange upper mouldings and ice blue roof arches

National Gallery room of Tudor paintings with blue-grey walls and dark grey trim.

National Gallery Anneberg Court Lower Hall C view of white hallway and dark brown marble pattern stone staircase

Venue Ideal For

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London Location

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Corporate Events

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Private
Parties

Christmas Parties

Museum

Historic Building

Testimonials

“Earlier this year, Lettice catered for one of the most important and eagerly anticipated annual Patron events here at the National Gallery. Throughout the process, the team demonstrated utter professionalism, they maintained respect for the Collection and the venue during a very quick set-up and provided some delicious and stylish food stations. We loved working with them.”

Clare Arouche, Head of Hospitality & Events – National Gallery

“Thank you so much for last night! The team where brilliant and we’ve had lovely feedback on the drinks and snacks. Look forward to working with you again soon.”

Alice Godfrey, Senior Gallery Events Manager - National Gallery