Room 32 - The Julia and Hans Rausing Room at The National Gallery - Events
Capacity: Up to 450 guests (Reception)
Location: Trafalgar Square, London, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN, London
Coordinates: 51.508929, -0.12829899999997
Features
- Wifi
- Add‑on private gallery tours
- In‑house catering and bar
- Late licence to 2am typical
- Room 32 holds 450 standing
- Under 10 minutes from MoD
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
- Halal Catering
- Kosher Catering
- Recommended Caterering List Available
- Recommended Caterers Only
Space
- Disabled Access
- 432m² (4,650ft²)
Licenses
- Licensed Until 11pm
- Extensions Available
Capacities
- 450 Reception
Venue Guide Prices
Events
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £21,600 / Venue Fee | Every day, 18:30 - 23:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base venue hire fee and what does it include?
Dry venue hire starts from £18,000 + VAT, which includes the venue, an event manager, security, first aid, and cleaning/porter teams. For seated dinners, the fee is £20,000 + VAT for a four-hour hire with guest access from 18:45/19:00 – 23:00, while standing receptions are £18,000 + VAT for three hours with guest access from 18:45/19:00 – 22:00. Some smaller spaces like the Yves Saint Laurent room start from £10,000 + VAT for up to 60 people.
What additional costs should I budget for beyond the venue hire fee?
Catering, production, florist, and entertainment are all in addition to the facility fee and must be provided through the venue's approved suppliers from their Accredited Supplier List. You can extend events beyond the standard end times (22:00 or 23:00) up to 02:00 at £2,000 + VAT per hour. All suppliers must be selected from the venue's accredited list - you cannot bring your own.
Which days of the week can I book evening events?
Evening events cannot be hosted on Fridays as the gallery is open to the public until 21:00, so there is no capacity for evening events that day. All other days of the week are available for evening hire, with events typically starting from 18:45/19:00. The venue also cannot host events on New Year's Eve due to Trafalgar Square celebrations and road closures that prevent supplier access.
What are the capacity limits for different event formats?
The venue can accommodate dinners for up to 350 guests and receptions for up to 1,200 guests. Specific spaces have different capacities - for example, the Yves Saint Laurent room accommodates up to 60 people for £10,000 + VAT, while evening hire starting at £18,000 + VAT is quoted for 300 people. The Pigott Theatre evening hire starts at £15,000 + VAT.
What restrictions apply to the types of events I can host?
The venue cannot host ticketed events as per gallery policy. This means events where guests purchase tickets for entry are not permitted. All events must be private hire arrangements rather than public ticketed events.
Can I access exhibitions as part of my event?
Exhibition access at the National Gallery is an exclusive benefit of Corporate Support and is not included in standard venue hire. To host events that include private views of exhibitions, you must contact the Corporate Team separately. This is not available through regular venue hire arrangements.
What are the standard event timings and access hours?
Evening events typically run with guest access from 18:45/19:00. Standing receptions are three hours ending at 22:00, while seated dinners are four hours ending at 23:00. Events can be extended beyond these times up to 02:00 at £2,000 + VAT per hour. The venue closes to the public at 18:00 on most days (except Fridays when it closes at 21:00).
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- Italian Baroque paintings
- Ornate glass ceiling
- Dramatic lighting
- Trafalgar Square location
- Dedicated event manager
- Security and cleaning included
- Wi-Fi included
- Access until 02:00
- Adjoins to Barry Rooms
- Capacity for 350 seated dinner
Event Types
Great for: The only venue in London where guests dine surrounded by authentic Italian Baroque masterpieces that influenced European art history, in a grand gallery with ornate glass ceiling overlooking Trafalgar Square.
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