Dulwich College
Borough : Southwark
Address : Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD
Size : x sq m
Type : Other
Disabled Access : NO
Standard Contract Avilable : YES
Use:Clean creative industries i.e. architects, graphic designers, journalists. Large scale production i.e. carnival, theatre, opera etc. Photography. Performing arts, music, theatre. Visual artist, crafts people.
The Great Hall
The Great Hall is a most impressive and beautiful room. It is mediaeval in style, with a painted hammerbeam roof and great five-light traceried windows. The hall has been sympathetically decorated to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Imposing staircases lead down to the Lower Hall and seminar rooms on the ground floor. The Great Hall makes an ideal venue for weddings and prestigious company or charity events, combining space with history and comfort.
The Lower Hall
Impressive columns and decorative plaster combine with stylish contemporary lighting in an interesting mixture of old and new. The main doors of this hall open onto the front drive of the College with its magnificent wrought iron gates and attractive front lawns. The Lower Hall is particularly suitable for receptions for main events taking place upstairs in the Great Hall.
North and South Cloisters
Two cloister areas link the Lower Hall to the main teaching blocks in the old College buildings. The original fifteen cloister archhes have been filled in with an attractive mix of brick and glass to provide self-contained protected and secure areas. Food and drink may be served in the cloisters and they provide very flexible reception and exhibition areas. The North Cloister usually houses the James Caird boat, famous for its Shackleton connections.
The Old Library
Situated away from the main College buildings, the Old Library provides a pleasant suite of rooms for smaller meetings and receptions. The vaulted ceiling gives the wood panelled room a sense of light and space whilst the high, leaded, arched windows allow privacy. It is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and has a tranquil atmosphere which is suited to such important occasions. It can be used in conjunction with several other reception rooms.
Boardroom
The Boardroom provides an imposing area for important meetings. The carved oak table with inlaid leather provides comfortable seating for up to twenty delegates, while impressive portraits of eminent Old Alleynians hang over Pugin wallpaper.
The Pavilion Salle
The Salle is situated on the upper floor of the Pavilion. This panelled room has a warm and friendly atmosphere, while the balconies offer beautiful views of the College grounds. The bar and kitchen make the room ideal for smaller gatherings. Set away from the main College buildings, it is completely self-contained. The Salle can be used either on its own or in conjunction with the grounds and excellent sports facilities around the campus.
The Trevor Bailey Sports Ground
The Trevor Bailey Sports Ground offers a large hall suitable for 100 people seated or up to 200 for a standing reception. There is a fully equipped bar and newly refurbished kitchen with excellent facilities to support any event. The Bailey hall and bar are available for hire for parties, weddings or meetings and the grounds are available for cricket fixtures, company fun days or filming during the summer season .
The Edward Alleyn Theatre
Purpose-built for theatrical productions, this modern building is also ideal for lectures and conferences. The mobile tiered seating and two balconies offer an excellent view of the stage, whilst the computerised lighting can provide a variety of moods. The Theatre foyer makes a useful reception area with cloakrooms, allowig this facility to be completely self-contained. Food and drink may be served in the wood-panelled Salle in the adjacent Pavilion.
The Christison Hall
The enormous windows overlooking the College grounds give the Christison Hall a pleasant feeling of light and space. The platform under the wooden canopy and serving areas at the rear of the hall make it ideal for many occasions. Large bookings may be offered the exclusive use of the building, including two well equipped dining areas on the first floor and extensive display areas in the upper and main foyer areas. One dining room may also be used as a balcony area overlooking the main hall. The meeting and dining areas may be hired individually to accommodate smaller groups.
Sports Centre
Excellent grounds, sports and catering facilities exits for company sports days or training and team building events. A wide variety of activities is also possible for adults and children. These include traditional sports such as soccer and cricket, canoeing or sub-aqua in the pool and abseiling. Specialist entertainment can be arranged for younger children. Each day is tailor-made to the company's requirements an can include provision of trained life-savers, referees and instructors. Full social and catering back-up is available.
See the website for more details.
Contact:
Ms Julia Metzner
Tel: 020 8299 9284
Email: metznerj (at) dulwich.org.uk
Web: http://enterprise.dulwich.org.uk
