Trinity House
Located on Tower Hill with direct views of the Tower of London, Trinity House is the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority and is available for private hire on an exclusive use basis. More info...
Trinity House is conveniently located in The City a short walk from the Tower Hill underground station behind the historic Tower of London and a short walk up from the River Thames. The House stands behind a cobbled and railed courtyard, the setting for a segment of the James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’. Indeed, the railings have featured in several filmed productions including ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’, ‘Johnny English Reborn’ and the classic 70’s TV series, ‘The Professionals’ - and had a starring role in ‘Invisible Woman’ about Charles Dickens released in 2013.
The House overlooks Trinity Square Gardens and has, as its immediate neighbour, the five-star Four Seasons 10 Trinity Square Hotel which opened in 2017 and is the former residence of the Port Authority of London. Whilst the tranquil atmosphere of the House effortlessly separates it from the activity of the capital’s financial area, Trinity House enjoys all the advantages of proximity to the City of London and key transport links. In addition to the location of Tower Hill station within a minute's walk, the Aldgate and Monument stations are within easy walking distance and major rail links are a short taxi ride.
London City Airport is approximately five miles away and a 20-minute drive. There is (limited) public parking availability immediately in front of the House. Trinity House possesses the ambience of a grand private residence and is an impressive setting for prestigious corporate events and memorable civil weddings and celebrations. Behind the building’s imposing neo-classical façade, designed by Samuel Wyatt in 1794, are five graceful banqueting and conference rooms – The Library, Court Room, Pepys Room, Luncheon Room and Reading Room, all catering for formal banqueting and weddings ranging in capacity from 10 to 130 seated places.
The House’s particularly beautiful Reception Hall, with its sweeping, twin-curved staircase, and Quarterdeck first floor corridor houses remarkable maritime artefacts - including the bell from the Royal Yacht Britannia - that bear testament to the prominent role played by Trinity House in the nation’s maritime history. The oval-shaped Library is the venue’s most spacious room seating up to 130 (180 standing) and characterised by a minstrels’ gallery and beautiful 16th and 17th stained glass windows. The room houses a fascinating collection of antique silverware and its elegant proportions and dramatic view of the Tower of London make it a uniquely English setting for important celebrations. The adjacent Reading Room is an option for a pre-reception private lunch or dinner for up to 10 people, and the ancillary Pepys Room to one end of The Library provides a flexible addition for banquet set-up or use as a separate dance-floor.
Accommodating up to 130 standing and 60 seated, the south-facing Court Room is suffused with natural light from three large windows and offers sweeping views encompassing the Tower of London to the left and the spectacular new Shard glass tower to the far right. The floor is covered with a carpet featuring the arms of Trinity House – the second largest single-weave carpet in the British Isles - while a 'Neptune' trompe l'oeil restored by the famous pre-Raphaelite artist, William Holman Hunt dominates the ceiling. Lined with imposing portraits of former Masters of Trinity House, the adjoining Luncheon Room is an ideal for intimate seated events for 20 or receptions for up to 40. The history of the Corporation is evident throughout its London headquarters, its long and remarkable role in our nation’s maritime heritage borne out by the artworks, antiques and furnishings that populate the building. This chronicle began in 1514 when a young Henry VIII granted the charitable guild of mariners a Royal Charter to regulate the water traffic on the River Thames, their powers later extended by Elizabeth I to include the sea-markers around the English coastline. In its 200 year history the building has welcomed royalty, prime ministers and Lords of the Admiralty and is today managed by Deputy Master Captain Ian McNaught. Reflecting the ongoing patronage of the Crown, the Master of the Corporation is HRH The Princess Royal, filling a role held in former centuries by, among others, the diarist Samuel Pepys, the Duke of Wellington, William Pitt and, more recently, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Located on Tower Hill with direct views of the Tower of London, Trinity House is the working home of the General Lighthouse Authority and is available for private hire on an exclusive use basis.
Trinity House is conveniently located in The City a short walk from the Tower Hill underground station behind the historic Tower of London and a short walk up from the River Thames. The House stands behind a cobbled and railed courtyard, the setting for a segment of the James Bond movie ‘Skyfall’. Indeed, the railings have featured in several filmed productions including ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’, ‘Johnny English Reborn’ and the classic 70’s TV series, ‘The Professionals’ - and had a starring role in ‘Invisible Woman’ about Charles Dickens released in 2013.
The House overlooks Trinity Square Gardens and has, as its immediate neighbour, the five-star Four Seasons 10 Trinity Square Hotel which opened in 2017 and is the former residence of the Port Authority of London. Whilst the tranquil atmosphere of the House effortlessly separates it from the activity of the capital’s financial area, Trinity House enjoys all the advantages of proximity to the City of London and key transport links. In addition to the location of Tower Hill station within a minute's walk, the Aldgate and Monument stations are within easy walking distance and major rail links are a short taxi ride.
London City Airport is approximately five miles away and a 20-minute drive. There is (limited) public parking availability immediately in front of the House. Trinity House possesses the ambience of a grand private residence and is an impressive setting for prestigious corporate events and memorable civil weddings and celebrations. Behind the building’s imposing neo-classical façade, designed by Samuel Wyatt in 1794, are five graceful banqueting and conference rooms – The Library, Court Room, Pepys Room, Luncheon Room and Reading Room, all catering for formal banqueting and weddings ranging in capacity from 10 to 130 seated places.
The House’s particularly beautiful Reception Hall, with its sweeping, twin-curved staircase, and Quarterdeck first floor corridor houses remarkable maritime artefacts - including the bell from the Royal Yacht Britannia - that bear testament to the prominent role played by Trinity House in the nation’s maritime history. The oval-shaped Library is the venue’s most spacious room seating up to 130 (180 standing) and characterised by a minstrels’ gallery and beautiful 16th and 17th stained glass windows. The room houses a fascinating collection of antique silverware and its elegant proportions and dramatic view of the Tower of London make it a uniquely English setting for important celebrations. The adjacent Reading Room is an option for a pre-reception private lunch or dinner for up to 10 people, and the ancillary Pepys Room to one end of The Library provides a flexible addition for banquet set-up or use as a separate dance-floor.
Accommodating up to 130 standing and 60 seated, the south-facing Court Room is suffused with natural light from three large windows and offers sweeping views encompassing the Tower of London to the left and the spectacular new Shard glass tower to the far right. The floor is covered with a carpet featuring the arms of Trinity House – the second largest single-weave carpet in the British Isles - while a 'Neptune' trompe l'oeil restored by the famous pre-Raphaelite artist, William Holman Hunt dominates the ceiling. Lined with imposing portraits of former Masters of Trinity House, the adjoining Luncheon Room is an ideal for intimate seated events for 20 or receptions for up to 40. The history of the Corporation is evident throughout its London headquarters, its long and remarkable role in our nation’s maritime heritage borne out by the artworks, antiques and furnishings that populate the building. This chronicle began in 1514 when a young Henry VIII granted the charitable guild of mariners a Royal Charter to regulate the water traffic on the River Thames, their powers later extended by Elizabeth I to include the sea-markers around the English coastline. In its 200 year history the building has welcomed royalty, prime ministers and Lords of the Admiralty and is today managed by Deputy Master Captain Ian McNaught. Reflecting the ongoing patronage of the Crown, the Master of the Corporation is HRH The Princess Royal, filling a role held in former centuries by, among others, the diarist Samuel Pepys, the Duke of Wellington, William Pitt and, more recently, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Venue Features
- Banqueting halls
- Disabled access
- Late license
- Outside area/ lawn, courtyard or terrace
- Roof garden, or outside area
- Spacious & light
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Individual Room Capacities
| Name | Reception | Sit down | Theatre | Area (m2) | Price (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Library | 180 | 130 | 130 | 164 | N/A |
| The Court Room | 130 | 60 | 80 | 88.33 | N/A |
| The Pepys Room | 50 | 30 | 45 | 54.06 | N/A |
| The Luncheon Room | 40 | 20 | N/A | 45.9 | N/A |
| The Reading Room | 20 | 15 | N/A | 34.77 | N/A |
