EVENTS &HIRE
Introduction Located in the heart of literary Bloomsbury, the Charles Dickens Museum is the perfect setting for an exclusive event in an enchanting historical setting. An original Georgian townhouse dating back to 1809, Charles Dickens s house in town is dressed in beautiful period style as if Dickens himself had just stepped out the door. The Grade I listed Charles Dickens Museum provides the perfect setting for an atmospheric dinner, elegant drinks reception, private corporate event or as an historical film location. Spread over five floors, the Museum provides the evocative setting of an intimate Victorian home. Lit with candles, it can transport your guests to a time when Dickens would have walked the halls, entertained in the Dining Room, held court with his own guests in the Drawing Room and given life to his immortal characters in the quietude of his study.
Private Dining A candlelit evening in the Museum is an extraordinary experience and provides the perfect environment for an intimate dinner in an unmatched historical setting. Banquets and all fine dining events take place in the Withdrawing Room. On arrival at the Museum, guests are greeted with welcome drinks in the Museum s beautiful café and adjoining walled garden. Prior to dinner, guests are free to have exclusive private access to the Museum and explore all the finely dressed historical rooms in Dickens s home at their leisure. We can also arrange guided tours of the Museum for small parties on request. Dinners take place at banqueting tables which can seat up to 30 guests. We work with caterers and florists to create a bespoke dining experience that will be impossible to forget. Capacity: 30 guests
Receptions The Museum can be exclusively hired for a drinks reception in an elegant historical setting. Guests can enjoy drinks and canapes alongside the wonderful experience of exploring the only London home of Charles Dickens. We work with a specially selected group of recommended caterers for each event. Give your guests the unique opportunity of walking in the footsteps of the great writer and immersing themselves in the finery of his Georgian townhouse filled with a Dickensian collection that will engage, entertain and delight. The Museum also has a secluded walled garden that can be enjoyed during long summer evenings. If you are looking for a unique central London location that is both intimate and beautiful, the Charles Dickens Museum provides a perfect setting to entertain guests. Capacity: 60 80 guests
Exclusive Private Tours A Private View of the Museum gives guests an exclusive opportunity to experience 48 Doughty Street as if Dickens had just closed the door behind him... A guide will take the group for an intimate and memorable tour of the Museum; giving guests the magical experience of exploring Dickens s London home. Before the tour all guests will enjoy a drink in the garden cafe, situated in a bright and airy extension of our historic building, with an attractive courtyard garden for use on long summer evenings. Exclusive private views are the perfect way to entertain small parties or to treat clients to a truly memorable evening when the Museum comes to life after dark. Guided tours are an enjoyable way to introduce guests to Charles Dickens, his life and his family home. Specialist tours are available on request. Please contact us for details. Capacity: 10 40 guests
Filming Dickens s historic Georgian townhouse is a unique central London setting for filming and photo shoots. The Museum is spread over five floors from the shadowy basement kitchens to the dining room, drawing room, family bedrooms and attic servant quarters bringing to life a working Victorian home. The beautifully decorated and historically authentic early Victorian interiors provide an evocative backdrop and the fascinating collections give life to Charles Dickens s family home. We welcome enquiries for feature films, TV documentaries, interviews, commercials and photo shoots and our team can be contacted for all queries on location shoots here at the Museum. All filming and photography is done outside of our general opening hours and we are happy to discuss requirements during a comprehensive site visit.
Meetings & Away Days Our Boardroom is available for hire and is ideal for meetings, conferences or for more informal events. The room can be hired for a half day or full day hire with complimentary Museum admission included for all guests. We have a range of packages available to suit a variety of needs and the Museum is in a convenient central London location near to the transport hub of King s Cross St Pancras. Situated within No.49 Doughty Street, this elegant room can be hired for meetings, group work or other projects and features air conditioning and Wi-Fi and can be supplied with projection equipment and flipchart. Catering can be provided on request and a meeting or away day can also be enhanced by a drinks reception after hours in the Museum. Capacity: 25 guests seated lecture style or 16 18 guests seated at tables
Location The Charles Dickens Museum is in the heart of Bloomsbury and is located conveniently near to tube stations and the King s Cross St Pancras transport hub. 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX Public Transport By Bus: Bus numbers 7, 17, 19, 38, 45, 46, 55, 243 Underground Stations: Russell Square (Piccadilly Line), Chancery Lane or Holborn (Central Line) or King s Cross St Pancras for mainline and international transport links. Contact Details For further information please contact our events team: e: events@dickensmuseum.com / t: 020 7405 2127 / w: www.dickensmuseum.com
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