Venue Profile
A hidden
gem
Rowan Kitching, director of
events, talks to EN about the
Honourable Artillery Company,
a stunning venue and rare green
space in the heart of London
6
Acres in
central
London
Tell us a bit about the history of the
venue
The HAC has a fascinating story to
tell. It’s the home of the Honourable
Artillery Company chartered by Henry
VIII back in 1537. It’s a place for current
and past members of the Regiment of the
same name to meet and do business. The
estate covers a six-acre plot and is made
up of the oldest part of the building,
Armoury House, the contemporary
Prince Consort Rooms (PCR) and the
beautiful Artillery Gardens.
What kind of events does the venue
host?
Pretty much everything! Sporting
events, conferences, dinners, meetings,
exhibitions, summer and Christmas
parties and of course, weddings. We’re
really lucky to have a variety of spaces
which range in style and capacity, so we
can accommodate almost any organiser’s
needs.
registration area and exhibition hall.
There’s also an organiser’s office just off
the West Albert Room which clients tell
us always proves invaluable. The main
space has a fabulous high ceiling which
floods the space with natural light, an
absolute must for both exhibitors and
visitors. We’ve recently re-done the
flooring in the PCR so the space has a
really high-end feel to it.
What support can you offer event
organisers?
The PCR has been kitted out to cater
for all of the Audio Visual needs any
organiser might have including its own
in-built atmospheric lighting system
with remote controlled pinspot lighting
and LED colour change uplighters. Our
caterers can also offer the full-range
of event catering packages and are
always happy to create bespoke menus if
organisers prefer.
What is the USP of the venue?
It’s our size that sets us apart from
other City venues. As well as having
loads of indoor and outdoor space just
a few minutes’ walk from Moorgate
station, the grounds and backdrop of our
historic buildings offer visitors a unique
and memorable experience.
Is there anything exciting coming up?
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Unique event
spaces
44 — March
What is the offering for exhibition
organisers?
The Prince Consort Rooms is a large,
modern space with two interconnecting,
yet distinct areas, The East and
West Albert Rooms. They measure
approximately 40m and 13m in length,
respectively, and work perfectly as a
We’re in the process of beginning
a new relationship with the amazing
caterers, Searcys. They begin working as
our in-house caterers on 1 March. We’ve
always been renowned for the quality of
our food and drink here at The HAC and
this move is going to take it to the next
level – it’s a very exciting time for us. EN