Arab Hall at Leighton House

Hall in a Museum · Private space

12 Holland Park Road, London, W14 8LZ
Kensington (Olympia) Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

Artist Fredric Leighton designed his house with entertaining in mind, which is why the extravagant Arab Hall would be the perfect place to host your drink's reception.

The Arab Hall reception includes all rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall.

Impress your guests with the palatial feel of the space!


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate the Holidays with a drinks reception in the stunning Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.
Drinks Reception- First Floor Only
£3400 total
The Arab Hall reception includes all the rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall, Inspired by the 12th-century palace of La Zisa, Palermo.

Capacity: up to 80 guests
Packages: £3,400 + VAT. Catering packages available upon request.

Corporate Hospitality Offers

Impress your clients with a drinks reception in the stunning Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.
Drinks Reception - First Floor Only
£3400 total
The Arab Hall reception includes all the rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall, Inspired by the 12th-century palace of La Zisa, Palermo.

Capacity: up to 80 guests
Packages: £3,400 + VAT. Catering packages available upon request.

Engagement Drinks Offers

Celebrate your engagement in the stunning and unique Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.
Drinks Reception- First Floor Only
£3400 total
The Arab Hall reception includes all the rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall, Inspired by the 12th-century palace of La Zisa, Palermo.

Capacity: up to 80 guests
Packages: £3,400 + VAT. Catering packages available upon request.

Birthday Party Offers

Celebrate your birthday in style in the stunning and unique Arab Hall! This offering includes exclusive use of the first floor of the museum.
Drinks Reception- First Floor Only
£3400 total
The Arab Hall reception includes all the rooms on the ground floor. These are the dining room, drawing room and of course the Arab Hall, Inspired by the 12th-century palace of La Zisa, Palermo.

Capacity: up to 80 guests
Packages: £3,400 + VAT. Catering packages available upon request.

Prices

Monday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Tuesday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Wednesday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Thursday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Friday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Saturday
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 21:30
from £4080 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 22:30. All prices include VAT.
The drinks reception package includes exclusive use of ground floor of the museum as well as staff support. Access to the museum beings at 17:30. The recommended guest arrival time/reception start is 18:30. The Garden closes at 21:30 with the reception ending at 22:00. There is one room available to use as a holding space/green room.
For a drinks reception, catering packages start at £90 per head. Our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons, will work with you to select your canapes, drinks menu, and furniture for your drinks reception.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Noise restriction from 22:00
Bring your own DJ

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking on the premises
No drinks allowed outside the front of the building.
Garden closes at 21:30.
Sans service animals, no pets allowed inside the building.
Dancing is not permitted in the building.
For Drinks reception, no dark coloured beverages (ie coca-cola, red wine etc.)
Due to the fragile nature of the house, no electric wheelchairs/scooters are permitted.
No amplified music.
No lighting apparatus, decorations, drapery, furniture, costumes, stage sets or theatrical properties shall be brought into the premises without the prior written consent of the Head of Culture or the officer designated to act on their behalf


Leighton House is the former artist studio of Fredric, Lord Leighton (1830-1896) and it is conveniently located at the heart of Kensington, West London. Recently redeveloped, the house is an extraordinary venue for entertaining proving an unforgettable setting for weddings, dinners, receptions, lectures, concerts and photographic or film shoots.

Our dedicated team is experienced in providing stunning events. With our exceptional catering partner Bovingdons and our hand picked list of florists and production teams, we are perfectly placed to deliver anything from corporate dinners to operatic soirées.


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