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Christmas venue hire

Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, your guests can revel in all the merriment of central London before being transported to their own winter wonderland.

The stunning Museum Galleries can host traditional dinners for up to 150 guests and Yuletide drink receptions for up to 400, against an unforgettable backdrop of iconic Routemasters. Guests are immersed in two floors of transport history, including the first ever Metropolitan Line carriage and our popular Elizabeth Line driver experience.

Choose one of our handpicked caterers to create bespoke menus for you and your guests - and allow our teams to create a fabulously festive evening for you.

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    Father Christmas posing in between two historic red buses
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    Personalise a stamper trail

    A stamper trail is a map leading your guests to discover and enjoy the Museum exhibitions across Level 0 and Level 1, while collecting stamps at various points all themed in rich London transport history.

    The trail encourages guests to explore our exhibitions, immersing them in rich London transport history from the 1860s to contemporary times. As they explore, guests will discover the only surviving steam engine from The Metropolitan Railway, a “Padded Cell” from the City and South London Railway, and the iconic Routemaster, as well as many examples of inspiring artwork.

    This is the perfect opportunity to make your branding part of the fun with a personalised Museum stamper trail featuring your company logo, event name and message! You can also use the trail to collect contact details of your guests.

    Quantity

    Cost

    * 100 - 299       

    £3 + VAT per guest

    300 - 400

    £1.50 + VAT per guest      

    *Please note that the minimum order is 100 trails.

    Speak to one of the Venue Hire team to arrange this must-have activity, making your event even more memorable.

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    The Museum is available to be hired before opening to the public at 10:00 and from 18:30 after closing. We do not offer daytime hire.

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