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About

The Exchange is a community-owned organization set in Erith's Old Library in South East London, England. This century-old library was established by the local community to provide a space to foster education and growth in the area. This classic red brick building has a legacy spanning generations and, in recent times, has offered a location for a range of community-led programs from craft production workshops and markets to performances and, of course, your wedding day! Revel in the historic beauty of this listed building and celebrate an unforgettable occasion within the lovingly restored walls of Erith's Old Library.

Facilities and Capacities

The Exchange presents the stunning elegance of the Carnegie Library for your magical wedding reception. This beautiful space boasts original cornicing, a brick accent wall, and plenty of natural light streaming in from the vast skylight. You can also choose to expand your celebration to the adjacent Mulberry Room and The North Room for an even more extravagant occasion. Here you can host a seated reception with 90 of your loved ones or a standing drinks reception. The Garden, carefully landscaped by award-winning designer Sarah Price, is also available for hire. From Mediterranean-inspired gardens to leafy greenhouses, this area offers an intimate spot for taking those all-important wedding photographs.

Services Offered

The team at The Exchange is committed to assisting you in facilitating your dream event. To help you in your planning process, they can provide a list of trusted and approved suppliers who can bring your wedding vision to life. To find out more about their wedding services, contact their team via their website.

Please note, our office hours are Wednesday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Historic
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly

Reviews for The Exchange

Hagrah
Hagrah Sent on 28/03/2025
1 out of 5 rating

Misinformed and misled

I was told I could have the venue hire for my engagement party turned wedding. I had invites made, hotels booked, decorations bought and promises made by the exchange that they could capacitate and take the event on. I even asked four times if they're certain it's possible, and I was told yes at the viewing. I was then strangely informed all of a sudden that they can't do the event as they "don't have enough capacity, the event managers leaving," and to "wait until the next weekend to get a definite answer from the manager". I waited an entire week to just be told the same no again. Such a heartbreaking experience as this happened in the beginning of march, and I was left to find a venue for my wedding on the 4th of may very last minute. I feel like my time was wasted, I was misinformed and misled. I definitely do not recommend the exchange if you want reliability and honesty. Genuinely ruined my experience and left me under immense stress and it seems there wasn't much care about it. My brother called up a day later and the 4th was instantly booked for a different event being held there despite the events manager leaving. Terrible service and wrong to not correct themselves after hiding the fact that they got the capacity wrong and offered the venue to me with my guest numbers. No rectification or alternative offer just a blunt no. I hope no other bride has to go through such an emotional rollercoaster which is why i'm writing this review.
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Map

The Exchange, The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road DA8 1RA Bexley (South East London)

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