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Last update: July 2026

Celebrate 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 history

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 wedding that gives back

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 use of a landmark London wedding venue

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 spaces 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 hires includes:

  • Exclusive use of the Grand Hall Suite, with 14 hours of venue hire, plus an additional complimentary hour for supplier breakdown
  • Lighting and sound: 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 mind: Dedicated planning support from enquiry to wedding day, from our experienced on-site team, including an event manager, technicians and venue hosts.
  • Handpicked event partners: 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 choose Battersea Arts Centre for your London wedding?

A Zone 2 location with excellent transport Links - just minutes from Clapham Junction Station, with direct links across London and to major airports and locations throughout the UK.

Flexible spaces for every part of your day - 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 makes it a striking blank canvas for wedding styling.

Exceptional photography opportunities - with the grandeur of the Grand Hall, the 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Battersea Arts Centre

Kevin
Kevin Sent on 23/05/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Iconic venue that speaks for itself!

BAC was absolutely perfect for our wedding in May’26. Raph and Rugi were amazing throughout our day so it went without a hitch. Space is huge so felt perfect so our 165 guests to feel spacious but also not empty. Definitely worth getting the disco ball and the uplighters as it added so much to the ambience.
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Emily Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream Location

Worth every penny - originally we felt it was out of budget but because it's dry hire it actually ends up being one of the best value for money venues in London!
Genevieve
Genevieve Sent on 28/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space, beautiful mission, great staff

I toured Battersea Arts Centre for the first time on my own before seeing it again with my now-husband, and I knew – almost instantly – that it was where I wanted to get married. There’s something so special about the building and space – it’s stunning, sure, but it’s also got such a rich and interesting history, as well as a wonderful mission – and the staff was fantastic, to boot! Virtually everyone we worked with – from sales to events to production – was professional, attentive, and incredibly warm. And, despite a few hiccups behind-the-scenes, they ensured our wedding day was not only beautiful, but ran as smoothly as possible.
Yasemin
Yasemin Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

This venue is so beautiful - both the octagonal hall and grand hall were perfect for the vibe we wanted to curate, and we were supported every step of the way by the wonderful BAC crew. Thank you again, everyone!
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Robbie Sent on 28/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking wedding venue

Coming from South London, we knew we wanted a London wedding, but finding a venue as unique and incredible as Battersea Arts Centre was a complete bonus. We hired the Council Chamber for our ceremony and the Grand Hall for our reception and had the Octagonal Hall for our drinks reception and speeches. The venue is truly like no other, and our guests, along with us, were completely blown away by its beauty.

We added some extra decorations to the spaces but the venue itself is spectacular even without them. The lighting, including uplighters, dapple lighting, and festoon string lighting, was done incredibly well. The team at Battersea Arts Centre knows how to highlight the building's inherent charm, creating an atmosphere that is both magical and enchanting.

A special mention goes to Mat and their team. Mat was our events manager and our primary contact throughout the process. Their attention to detail was impeccable, and their communication was perfect, making us feel incredibly reassured and listened to at every stage. Mat provided thorough walkthroughs, liaised seamlessly with all our suppliers, and ensured that everything on the day went off without a hitch. Their dedication and skill were evident in the flawless execution of our event. Mat was a pleasure to work with—a genuinely lovely person who made the entire experience enjoyable.

Battersea Arts Centre exceeded all our expectations and provided a wedding experience we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a unique and breathtaking venue in south London, this is it.
Rick
Rick Sent on 17/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute stunning venue, expertly managed

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 accommodating. We would definitely recommend this venue to anyone that's looking for a London based venue.
R
Rhian Sent on 02/11/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing, unique venue with enthusiastic, hard working staff

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 food was absolutely delicious & really generous portions, and compared to other caterers seemed really good value for money. Naomi and her team were on top of every detail and very flexible to a few last minute changes! On the day, they made sure everything ran super smoothly and took care of any issues which meant we were totally relaxed to enjoy our day.

The only thing I was surprised about was that we were expected to pay corkage on any alcohol that we didn’t end up drinking if it was leftover which I thought seemed a bit cheeky. But that’s only a small detail in an otherwise amazing experience.

I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the BAC as the perfect venue for a London wedding, we couldn’t have had a better day and only wish we could do it all again!
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Lucy Sent on 26/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be - we couldn't have wished for a better day. You did an amazing job - it was really relaxed yet organised! And was just the atmosphere we hoped for.
J
Jemma Sent on 20/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

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 all the staff were. Thanks for your professionalism and support and everything from the tastings, to table set up, video showing and sound. I would highly recommend it as a venue to anyone. Thanks for looking after me and calming my nerves! I’ve always loved coming to the BAC to see gigs and shows but now it has a special place in my heart.
M
Martin Sent on 09/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Truly magnificent!

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 heaped on Frankie's food - particularly the homemade taste (that's a massive compliment) and the gigantic pavlova.
C
Chris Sent on 29/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating

We loved having our wedding here! So special.

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 incredible on the stage and we still get comments about how fun our day was. The staff were fantastic to deal with; we felt like we had a wedding planning team behind us! :) As locals, we absolutely loved having our wedding at such a special Battersea place, and we still walk past it and smile.
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Hazel Sent on 17/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating

August 9th 2014

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 extremely helpful, prompt in replying to emails and took time to talk to us and understand what we were hoping for. We loved the long tables and fairy lights and they even provided us with a small stage for the band and funky armchairs from the cafe downstairs, which we had up on stage for us to sit in during the speeches. They were also very helpful when it came to the practical arrangements, like providing places to store our bags and reserving a parking space for our car and a disabled space for our Grandparent's car. It was almost 2 years ago now, but whenever we pass the BAC it brings back a special feeling as we remember a wonderful day. Thanks so much!
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Emily Sent on 13/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating

amazing and unforgettable

An amazing and unforgettable venue with fantastic staff - all of our friends and family commented on how unique and interesting our wedding was - all in all a perfect day - Emily and James
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