FAQs
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Our dedicated Events Team will work with you to achieve the event you want, and ensure an experience at Guildhall to be remembered. If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Guildhall is only available for corporate hire and cannot be hired for events such as weddings, engagement or birthday parties.
Guildhall venue hire includes:
Kitchen facilities, available throughout the venue
Staffed cloakrooms
PA system, connectable to other spaces
Technician available, if required
Hearing loop / assistance in all rooms
Dedicated event security
Furniture, including staging
Private entrance
Early and/or late access is available
All rooms are accessible via lift or ramp
Accessible toilets are available throughout venue
Guildhall is committed to responsible business practices and to sustainability across events. To learn more, please click here.
Guildhall has step-free access, and accessible toilets throughout.
There are eight City of London and NCP car parks in the Square Mile. The nearest is located at London Wall.
There are disabled parking bays around Guildhall and the City of London. Please refer to our How To Find Us page for further details.
Yes - each room includes a PA system, through which hearing assistance is also available. The Livery Hall has a built-in screen and projector. These facilities are included within the venue hire cost, along with a supporting technician. If any further production is required, please refer to our Suppliers page.
Basic event furniture, such as tables and chairs, are included in the hire cost. Staging, comprising 4x4ft staging blocks, can also be provided.
Yes, Guildhall provides a cloakroom with cloakroom attendants.
Guildhall offers standard Wi-Fi throughout the venue. Please contact the Events team to ensure your event needs can be met.
All spaces benefit from natural light apart from the East & West Crypts. These spaces feature bespoke uplighting.
The majority of Guildhall's spaces are available to hire throughout the day, apart from Guildhall Art Gallery, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Undercroft Gallery, which are all available for hire after 6pm.
There are many hotels in the City of London across a variety of price ranges. Please speak to the Events team for further information.
Yes, Mansion House, home to the Lady Mayor of London, is available for hire. Click here for details.
Guildhall Security and Safety
The City of London Guildhall is protected by security staff who work around the clock. Our staff are highly trained and work in partnership with the City of London Police and Metropolitan Police Service. We also liaise with other emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade. The City of London Corporation is committed to ensuring that all guests and visitors are safe and secure.
Our security measures and practices:
- 24/7 security on site, with continuous internal and external patrols and monitored CCTV.
- Security staff stationed at all entry and exit points.
- Search and screening operations for all guests and visitors, including bag and person searches using detection equipment.
- Regular searches of event spaces.
- Daily collaboration with local police and other security officers to exchange information and intelligence.
- Liaising with partners, conducting environmental scanning, and using social media and other sources to stay informed about current trends.
- Regular internal meetings with our Protect Security Advisory Board.
- Risk assessments for all events and emergency planning to respond to various threats and incidents.
We operate a bag search policy. All bags belonging to visitors are subject to search by our trained staff. These checks are usually quick, and we appreciate your patience. To help, please bring minimal possessions when you visit.
Our cloakrooms in the Art Gallery, or if attending an event in the Guildhall, are available but have limited space. Please avoid bringing large bags, luggage, or long umbrellas, as these cannot be taken into our venues. Prams, pushchairs and buggies are welcome.
If you have large bags or suitcases, you will need to leave them in the cloakroom. Please allow additional time for security checks if you bring a bag. Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and do not leave any bags unattended.
Stay alert
Please keep your belongings with you at all times. You can help us by informing any of our staff if you see or hear anything unusual. By playing your part, you help keep everyone visiting the Guildhall safe. You won't be wasting anyone's time.
Please click the link for more details on Safety and Security.