The London Canal Museum

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Price: £400 – £2,350
Guests: 120

Description

London Canal Museum is a unusual and attractive place for your wedding or wedding reception. There is something about water that adds extra romance to the most romantic day in your life - your wedding day! You can arrive by boat for an extra special touch. Even if a cruise won't fit into your schedule, the attractive, tranquil urban beauty spot that is Battlebridge Basin is a great setting. Choose a place to celebrate your wedding which will be interesting for your guests, and memorable for life. Book a lasting memory. The ground floor is ideally suited to receiving your guests. There is ample circulating space and plenty to look at. Conversation between guests who have not previously met will be encouraged by our exhibits and the spectacular opening in the floor which reveals the preserved Victorian ice well below. The rear windows look out onto Battlebridge Basin with its colourful canal boats. In good weather guests will be able to take in the view and some fresh air by strolling out to the waterside. The first floor is the area where the ceremony, if held at the museum, and the main party happen. There is room for 120 people to be seated at tables or in theatre style to watch a ceremony (up to 140 for the ceremony). If you opt for a buffet style unseated meal up to 200 guests can be accommodated. Typically a reception-only celebration starts with a champagne reception on the ground floor, then guests move upstairs to eat. After the meal, space is cleared for dancing. However there is a great deal of flexibility - you can plan the event in accordance with your own preferences. If the ceremony takes place at the museum this is usually held on the first floor at 1700 (small-scale ceremonies can be held on the ground floor) followed by the reception, but we also do ceremony-only hire.

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Name of Wedding Contact: Martin
We offer "dry hire" and a range of additional services and staff if wanted, including lighting, audio-visual equipment, staff for set-up and bar staff (not for food service). Our hallmarks are a venue with character and our flexibility to let you customise your special occasion.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1992
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
50

Overview of The London Canal Museum

Wedding Venue Type
Museum / Attraction
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water view
Exclusive use
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Wedding Catering

External catering permitted
Asian catering
Halal catering
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Pricing for The London Canal Museum

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£400.00 – £2,350.00
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Prices stated exclusive of VAT for venue hire only. We host a range of wedding events from small ceremony-only occasions to ceremony or reception followed by dinner and dancing. You can book "dry hire" or we provide a range of optional extra services (e.g. lighting, bar staff, furniture, equipment) but we do not offer food or food-handling services - you are free to choose any caterer you like for those. A typical wedding costs under £3500 but it all depends on what your detailed requirements are. Our prices are completely transparent and if you can tell us your requirements in detail down to the last napkin, we can give you a quotation to the last penny! Note that VAT is not included in our prices.
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Location & Contact Details for The London Canal Museum

Wedding Venue Address
12-13 New Wharf Road, London, Greater London, N1 9RT, England, United Kingdom
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What makes The London Canal Museum a unique wedding venue in London?

The London Canal Museum offers a distinctive and romantic setting for weddings with its waterfront location at Battlebridge Basin, providing a tranquil urban beauty spot and opportunities to arrive by boat, creating unforgettable memories for you and your guests.

Where is The London Canal Museum located?

The London Canal Museum is located at N1 9RT, London, Greater London, England, GB, situated beside the scenic Battlebridge Basin.

How many guests can The London Canal Museum accommodate for weddings?

The museum can seat up to 120 guests at tables or theatre style for ceremonies, accommodate up to 140 guests for ceremonies, and host up to 200 guests for buffet-style, unseated meals, ensuring flexibility for different wedding sizes.

Can we hold both the wedding ceremony and reception at The London Canal Museum?

Yes, the first floor is typically used for the ceremony and main party, allowing you to celebrate both the ceremony and reception in one memorable venue. Ceremony-only hire is also available if preferred.

What facilities are available for guests on the ground floor during the wedding?

The ground floor is designed to welcome guests with ample circulating space, engaging exhibits, including the Victorian ice well, and views over Battlebridge Basin, providing a comfortable and interesting setting before the main celebration.

Is outdoor space available for guests at The London Canal Museum?

In good weather, guests can enjoy a stroll by the waterside of Battlebridge Basin, taking in the colorful canal boats and refreshing air, adding to the romantic ambiance of your wedding day.

Is it possible to arrive by boat for the wedding at The London Canal Museum?

Yes, arriving by boat is an extra special touch offered by the museum, enhancing the romantic atmosphere and making your wedding entrance truly unique and memorable.

What is a typical wedding reception flow at The London Canal Museum?

A common reception starts with a champagne reception on the ground floor, followed by moving guests upstairs to dine. After the meal, the area is cleared for dancing. The venue offers great flexibility to customize your event schedule according to your preferences.

Are small-scale wedding ceremonies accommodated at The London Canal Museum?

Yes, smaller ceremonies can be held on the ground floor, providing an intimate setting with engaging exhibits and a cosy atmosphere for your special day.

How can the venue’s unique features enhance my wedding day?

The London Canal Museum’s distinctive features, such as the preserved Victorian ice well, colorful canal boats at Battlebridge Basin, and the option for a waterside setting, provide a romantic and memorable backdrop, ensuring a wedding experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.

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