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Museum of London Docklands Wedding Venue

Stunning London Wedding Venue

East London, Canary Wharf

£850 - £10,000

250 guests

Unusual and Uniqueness of the venue

Our Central Location, with good transport links

Late Licence until 1am

Original Caribbean pine columns and floors

Built in 1802

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £4,000

Price Range: £850 - £10,000

Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

Hire Price Range: £850 - £2,500

Per Person Price Range: £155 - £255

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 150

 

About Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London Docklands is a unique venue for your wedding. This Georgian warehouse offers a striking backdrop to any event with a variety of different spaces to choose from.

The Museum of London Docklands traces the 2000 year history of London’s river, port and people, from the arrival of the Romans to the rise of Canary Wharf.
Located over five floors within a charismatic late Georgian warehouse it is Canary Wharf’s only Grade 1 listed building, based on the waterfront.
Exchange your vows in our elegant and diverse rooms which are complimented by original Caribbean pine columns and floors.
Originally built in 1802 to store rum, sugar and coffee, the spaces can be hired exclusively for more intimate celebrations, or in conjunction with our spaces for larger receptions
The impressive Wilberforce Room, with exposed brickwork and original wooden features, is the ideal space for both daytime and evening weddings and can hold up to 240 guests for a wedding breakfast or reception. The newly-launched Riverside Room features original Caribbean pitch pine columns and floors and benefits from its own entrance and private terrace, with capacity for ceremonies of up to 350 guests, receptions for 300 or dinners for 120. Alternatively, weddings for up to 200 guests can be hosted in the museum's Muscovado Hall. The Quayside Room which overlooks West India Quay and the Number 1 Warehouse Gallery are the ideal locations for smaller weddings for up to 100 guests.
The Museum of London Docklands is situated on West India Quay, with excellent transport links and a large car park next to the venue.
Explore The Museum of London Docklands with our 3D virtual tour!

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

City

Waterside

Additional Facilities

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Venue Type

Unique & Unusual

Warehouse & Industrial

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

Pre-approved Caterers Only

Asian

Kosher

Caribbean

Halal

Kosher

Greek

Vegan

Contact & Location

Museum of London Docklands

No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL, East London, United Kingdom

FAQs

Evening Exclusivity can be discussed upon booking.

Yes

No

This would be down to the Caterer's Discretion.

We have a list of Caterers whom offer a wide variety of cuisines to suit all couples. Unfortunately, we do not allow dry hire.

This is dependent on availability. However, we will work with the caterers and yourselves to ensure everything is perfect for your big day.

We have a license which can be extended until 1am (charges apply).

Music cannot be outside on Terrace after 10pm.

No.

Biodegradable confetti outside of venue - this this needs to be confirmed with venue.

No.

There is a room which Brides can utilise prior to the Ceremony or Reception to do the final touches.

No.

Yes the Mariott Hotel is 30 seconds down the road plus a range of accommodation within the Canary Wharf / Docklands area.