Hire
Hire "budget-conscious” venues for hire that adapt to all type of functions.Conveniently situated in the multiculturally vibrant borough of Southwark, The Africa Centre has for over 50 years been a place for celebrating African creativity, entrepreneurship and intellectual leadership.
The Centre offers exclusive and competitively priced venues for hire. Our spaces can easily adapt to all types of functions and activities. Explore our exciting and unconventional venues for your corporate and private events.
Our Spaces
– Arch 29 –
This space has its own direct and secure access and contains a kitchenette area, and two toilets. It is split over two floors, ground 14m x 8.5m (1,205 sq. ft) and mezzanine 8.5m x 10.5m (1,044 sq. ft).
Please note that access to the mezzanine floor is by stairs only (see pictures).
The Arch 29, Old Union Yard, Union Street, SE1 OLR, London
Availability
Monday to Sunday
Elevator / disabled access
Not provided
Dry Hire
List of approved suppliers available
Available for evening events
Application for Temporary Event Notice required
Wireless Internet
High-speed internet available
Functions
Photoshoot, film screening, workshop, pop-up, corporate
OUR RATES
| Duration | Weekdays Monday to Friday | Weekend Friday 6pm to Sunday Midnight |
| Half-day (4 hours) | £450.00 | £550.00 |
| Full day (8 hours) | £800.00 | £900.00 |
| *Exhibition (12 hours) | £1,100.00 | £1,200.00 |
| Hourly rates on request. A deep cleaning fee of £50 is applied to all bookings and all prices exclude VAT (20%). *For bookings more than 8 hours or if you are a charity or other community group, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. | ||
Prices listed are excluding VAT.
Mezzanine
Maximum capacity
75 standing / 65 seating
Ground floor
Maximum capacity
75 standing / 65 seating
– Bespoke catering solutions supported by our preferred suppliers’ list
– Furniture & equipment (projector, TV, Flipchart) hire (POA)
– AV support in partnership with our preferred supplier (POA)
– Wi-Fi for you and your guests
– Bespoke staffing solutions including attendance and security professionals (POA)
– Opportunities to promote your event
– Additional cleaning as required
**POA – Price on Application
Arch 29
This space is also suitable for hosting press releases, product launch events, pop-ups, and photoshoots etc.
Equipment Hire
Chairs
£1/ foldable chair up to 35
£2 for 36 and above (other chairs available on request)
Trestle table x3
£5 per table for entire hire