Honourable Artillery Company Museum

Our London home, comprising Armoury House and the Artillery Garden, is a unique and vibrant place and offers an unparalleled venue for corporate, private and sporting events as well as a place for members to meet, eat and relax.

Established by Royal Charter in 1537 for the “better defence of the realm”, we are still active in this role, with a surveillance and target-acquisition British Army regiment that bears our name. We are also a charity and members’ organisation.

Many of our 2,500 members are either serving soldiers or volunteers in our Detachment of Special Constabulary (City of London Police). Others, who have completed their Active service, belong to our veteran Company.

Armoury House

The HAC has used the Artillery Garden since 1641 however, the Armoury House was built and furnished in 1735 and became the new home to the HAC. The Grade II listed building situated in the heart of the City of London was designed by HAC member, Thomas Stibbs and currently houses a collection of the finest historical artefacts and treasures from the regiment’s history.

Today, Armoury House is still the home of the HAC Regiment and provides a place for over 2,500 active members to meet and socialise. The 18th century manor house has six rooms available to be hired out for a range of events including conferences, dinners and sporting events in the Artillery Garden. Most spaces throughout this historic building benefit from an incredible combination of high ceilings and ample daylight with modern AV facilities and all tell an important part in the inspiring story of the Honourable Artillery Company’s history. Historical Event Spaces in the City of London

Our range of spaces in Armoury House is ideal for elegant private events such as dinners, drinks receptions and parties and also well suited to corporate conferences and meetings that desire a unique setting with modern AV facilities. The Artillery Garden is also commonly hired out in conjunction with one of our unique indoor spaces to cater for post sporting event drinks receptions or dinners.

Perhaps the most coveted space in Armoury House, the Long Room is often described as the heart of the HAC. The grand space benefits from over 13 ft high ceilings, large windows overlooking the Artillery Garden which flood the space with natural light, and wood-panelled walls throughout.

The Long Room is the largest individual space in Armoury House, catering for up to 250 guests in reception and 160 at a round table sit-down dinner. To maximise the use of the space and its features, we recommend using the quaint minstrels’ gallery to house a string quartet or band to enhance the ambience of your event.

Ideal for more intimate events, the Queens Room and Ante Room, both located on the ground floor making them easily accessible for all guests, the spaces are often booked in conjunction with one another for events that incorporate different elements such as a breakout or catering space.

Considered the most unique space in Armoury House, the Medal Room is situated at the top of a beautiful staircase from the main entrance to our Georgian manor house. The space features huge windows and has a vibrant atmosphere but at centre stage is the impressive and touching collection of medals.

When searching for a space that perfectly combines a professional setting with historical features throughout, the Court Room is your perfect choice. With large windows, 13 ft plus high ceilings and rich colour palette décor, this room are ideal for smaller business or private events.

If you would like to enquire about hiring one of our unique spaces for your next event in the City of London, please get in touch with our events team here or find out more about the individual spaces in our events venue below.

The Long Room

Suffused in history and full of charm, the Long Room is one of the most coveted spaces in Armoury House. The beautiful wood-panelled walls and ornate red, gold and white detailing throughout help create a truly impressive space, worthy of the most special of occasions. The Long Room’s large windows not only flood the room with natural light, they also offer inspiring views over the stunning five-acre Artillery Garden.

Brimming with historical memorabilia including life-sized portraits and mounted pikes, the Long Room is a space that creates a breath-taking first impression. One of its most alluring features is the minstrels’ gallery – a perfect spot to place a string quartet to serenade your guests’ arrival without encroaching on your floor space.

Great for sit-down dinners, drinks receptions, Christmas parties and weddings, the Long Room is a versatile event space that works well when set up in a banquet-style, with round tables or with a top table and sprigs.

Capacity:

• Theatre style: 180
• Cabaret style conference: 120
• Dinner - round table: 150
• Dinner - top and sprigs: 172
• Reception: 250
• Fork buffet: 250
• Civil ceremony: 150

The Medal Room

The light-coloured walls and high ceilings in this space create the perfect setting in which the fabulous display of medals can take centre stage. The beautiful and moving collection is not only an interesting talking point for guests but also an aesthetically pleasing backdrop to a range of events and meetings.

The Medal Room is situated at the top of the beautiful staircase that leads from the main entrance of Armoury House up onto the first floor. The Medal Room sits across the landing from the Court Room and is often used in conjunction with its neighbour. Similarly to all spaces in our Georgian manor house, the room has huge windows which help to create a vibrant atmosphere at any event.

Great for lunches, meetings, dinners and breakout sessions from larger events being held in the nearby Long Room. As the room only accommodates a maximum of 32 diners, guests to an event in the Medal Room will enjoy its intimate environment as well as its unique displays.

Capacity:

• Theatre style: 40
• Cabaret: 32
• Seated - round table: 40
• Seated - top and sprigs: 33
• Fork Buffet: 50
• Reception: 40
• Boardroom: 24

The Queen's Room

The striking blue and yellow colour scheme creates a fabulous energy in the Queen’s Room. Around the space hangs a series of impressive portraits including one of a young Queen Elizabeth II and the huge windows, which overlook Artillery Garden, fill the room with daylight.

Great for meetings, lunches, dinners and drinks receptions. Often booked as a stand-alone space, the Queen’s Room also works well when hired in conjunction with the Ante Room across the hallway. Of similar size, the two spaces prove a popular joint-booking for a drinks’ reception or following dinner.

Capacity:

• Theatre style: 55
• Cabaret style conference: 32
• Seated - round table: 40
• Seated - top and sprigs: 46
• Reception: 60
• Boardroom: 24
• Civil ceremony: 45

The Ante Room

Used mainly as a breakout space for large events in the Prince Consort Rooms, the light and airy Ante Room has high ceilings, a neutral décor and touches of real character. As with all of the event spaces in Armoury House, its portraits, memorabilia and features provide guests with an environment completely removed from their everyday life. Situated on the ground floor, filled with natural daylight and with lovely views over the lawns it’s the perfect spot to focus, innovate and get business done. A place to think differently and let creative juices flow.

Great for breakout sessions, catering, seminars, meetings and weddings. The space is also often used in conjunction with the Queen’s Room on the other side of the hallway, with one room used for reception drinks and the other for sit-down dinners. The room also works well when set up in a boardroom or theatre style, or with round tables.

Capacity:

• Theatre style: 55
• Seated - round table: 40
• Seated - top and sprigs: 44
• Reception: 60
• Fork buffet: 50
• Boardroom: 24
• Civil ceremony: 45

The Court Room

Nestled on the first floor in the heart of Armoury House, the Court Room perfectly embodies the spirit of our historic venue. The rich palette of colours that makes up its décor gives the room a professional feel and the huge windows flood the room with natural light – a fantastic combination that creates an energy-fuelled environment in which to do business.

Gilt-framed murals depicting armour and weaponry throughout the ages adorn the walls and in-built glass cabinets display historical memorabilia in the Court Room. Accessed either from the beautiful, sweeping staircase or directly from the adjoining Long Room, the space works well for stand-alone events and as a registration or breakout room for larger events.

Great for reception drinks, registration or breakout sessions for events held in the adjoining Long Room or nearby Medal Room. The space also works well when booked alone as a meeting room or for a private dinner or party.

Capacity:

• Theatre style: 30
• Seated - top and sprigs: 30
• Cabaret: 21
• Reception: 40
• Boardroom: 14

The Denbigh Room and Library

Sometimes a meeting requires a discrete space with an intimate feel, set away from the main drag of a busy venue. The Denbigh Room at the HAC offers its guests a professional yet welcoming setting and its large, dual aspect windows offer attendees lovely views over Artillery Garden.

Adjoining the Denbigh Room is another, equally charming space, the Library. Furnished with comfy sofas, the Library serves as a fabulous place for guests to relax and socialise before or after the main event.

The Denbigh Room and the Library are situated in the Sergeant’s Cottage which guests can access without going through the main house. The décor in both spaces is typical of the spaces in Armoury House including lots of charming period features and military memorabilia. The rooms are both light and airy with sumptuous interiors which add a touch of luxury to an event.

Great for board meetings, lunches and dinners for up to 12 guests.

Capacity:

• Denbigh Room: 12
• Seated lunch or dinner :12
• Fork buffet: 20
• Reception: 20

The Prince Consort Rooms

The Prince Consort Rooms is the HAC’s largest and most versatile space. Converted from the Regiment’s former drill hall, the stunning room boasts a dedicated entrance – via a pretty courtyard – an adjoining outdoor Terrace and a separate registration area. The space itself has an impressive vaulted ceiling, painted brick walls and a brand new polished, solid wooden floor.

Great for conferences, weddings, awards ceremonies, parties and dinners. The layout of the room gives organisers and couples tying the knot an interconnecting space, perfect to set up as a bar. The neutral, contemporary feel of the décor means the space can be transformed into anything from a Hawaiian luau to a Winter Wonderland. The Prince Consort Rooms also comes with an adjoining room tucked away near the main entrance which makes a perfect organiser’s office or green room.

Conferences and large events rely on flawless technical equipment and support. The Prince Consort Rooms has state-of-the-art audio visual facilities and an expert on-site team so you can concentrate on the rest of your event. The AV equipment includes an in-built atmospheric lighting scheme which includes remote-controlled pin spot lighting and LED colour change uplighters – a hugely beneficial facility when it comes to theming.

Capacity:

• Theatre style (with AV): 400
• Theatre style (without AV): 480
• Lunch or dinner on 5' round tables: 350
• Cabaret style conference: 240
• Dinner and dance (East Albert Room only): 300
• Dinner and dance (dancing in East Albert Room): 350
• Reception: 690
• Fork buffet: 690
• Boardroom: 130
• Civil ceremony: 400

Artillery Garden

The Artillery Garden is a five-acre outdoor event space in London, known best as home to London Concours since its launch in 2017. The outdoor event space has hosted Premier League and Championship football teams as well as Saracens, the All Blacks and Barbarians rugby teams on the venue’s pristine sports pitches.

In addition to providing a sports pitch for rugby, cricket and football matches, the versatile outdoor event space has been transformed in many ways over the years to become anything from a fairground to a stylish summer party venue and reception area for corporate celebrations, team building events and weddings in the heart of the City of London.

The spotless, green lawns of the Artillery Garden provide solace from the hustle and bustle of the city combined with the atmospheric appeal of live, large-scale outdoor events, which makes the Artillery Garden a unique venue for outdoor events in London.

Great for outdoor parties, celebrations or team building events, sports matches and weddings. With five-acres of space, the Artillery Garden is one of the largest outdoor party venues in London with capacity and functionality for even the wildest event briefs.

Capacity:

• Standing buffet: 5000
• Reception: 5000
• Civil ceremony: 1000

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