The Foundling Museum, Brunswick Square
London WC1
One of London's finest surviving Rococo interiors and England's first public art collection provide a unique backdrop for exclusive entertaining.
The Court Room was designed by William Hogarth in 1740s as the showcase for British Art, the Court Room was used by some of England's leading artists including Hogarth, Gainsborough and Reynolds. It formed the hub of the British Art world from 1747 to 1760 and led to the formation of the Royal Academy.
The magnificent gallery is modelled on the original building, and is decorated with many of the grand, full length and smaller portraits which established the collection in the 1740s, including Hogarth's renowned portrait of Thomas Coram, which started this remarkable collection. The Gallery seats up to 100 guests for dinner.
| Venue Hire Periods and Capacities | |
| Periods available: | 15.00 - 23.30 |
| Maximum capacity for Reception: | 200 |
| Maximum capacity for Dinner: | 100 |
| Additional Venue Information | |
| Parking: | Restrictions until 18.30 |
| Dancing: | No |
| Garden: | No |
| Civil Marriage License: | No |
| Nearest London Underground Station: | Russel Sq or Kings Cross |
| Nearest Railway Station: | Kings Cross or St Pancras |
| Nearest Car Park: | Brunswick Square |
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Address: Unit 20, Gemini Business Estate, Landmann Way, Rotherhithe, London SE14 5RL Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7237 6975 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7231 2323