Bandstand at Battersea Park Venues
Open Air / Outdoor Venue · Semi-private area
About this space
The Bandstand is the centre hub of Battersea Park located on Central Avenue where all the park's pathways join. The traditional Victorian Bandstand offers 360-degree views of luscious trees, immersing you and your guests in an outstanding outdoor setting. This picturesque location is the perfect backdrop for weddings and civil partnerships. It is the perfect open-air events site with power that can be used for live music, summer & winter fairs and charity runs all year around.
Just a stone’s throw from The Bowling Green Pavilion and Lawn and Pump House Gallery, the Bandstand also makes a perfect compliment to our other park venues for your event.
The actual bandstand is a 9m diameter set within a 30m hard standing area radius.
Capacities:
Ceremony, civil partnership, civil marriage under The Bandstand | 20 people (seated)
Ceremony, civil partnership, civil marriage in front of The Bandstand | 250 people (seated)
Prices
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Please note that the above pricing is inclusive of a 3hr booking window (flexible) at the bandstand. This would include events staff, up to 100 chairs (inclusive of setup) & a PA available at the space.
Wet weather contingency:
For all events at the Bandstand the Pump House Gallery is reserved as a wet weather contingency (accommodating up to 70pax indoors for a wedding ceremony, mixture of seated & standing attendees). Bookings can therefore use both the Bandstand & PHG for early refreshments before heading to a reception venue.
Additional hours:
Up to 3 additional hours can be added to the booking at £340.00 per hour.
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
No smoking in the building.
Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day
About Battersea Park Venues
Battersea Park is a 200 acre Victorian park situated by the River Thames. It was built between 1854 and 1870 and features a riverside promenade, a large lake, many notable trees and ecological areas, children's play areas, a children's zoo and sports facilities. The park also accommodates an array of private events in areas such as the Pump House Gallery, the Bandstand as well as the Bowling Green.
The Bandstand is a public area within the park that can accommodate wedding ceremonies while the Pump House Gallery & Bowling Green can host private wedding receptions, corporate and private parties.
**All venues operate on a strictly dry hire basis, which would be exclusive to you and your party. All catering, florists, decorators, marquee and AV suppliers are not included in our venue hire. We have a fantastic list of recommended suppliers that can be shared with you, but you are also welcome to use your own suppliers. We do not charge a corkage fee.**
Summer 2025 dates are now almost sold out!
***FINAL SATURDAY AVAILABLE IN JUNE: June 7th 2025***
***FINAL SATURDAY AVAILABLE IN AUGUST: August 2nd 2025***
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