Fashion Retail Academy | Electra House, Moorgate - London
This beautiful and historic Grade II-listed building, Electra House, was refurbished for the Fashion Retail Academy in September 2024 with a £50 million renovation. It offers a variety of hireable spaces including a domed Board Room, Showspace with private courtyard, lecture theatres, classrooms, and dedicated training suites - plus modern AV setups and air conditioning in all spaces.
Location: , City of London, London
Coordinates: 51.51772411518759, -0.08833550555725322
Capacity: 13 - 100 guests
Starting from: 500
Available Spaces
Ground Floor Show Space
Capacity: Up to 80 Theatre guests
Pricing: 600 / Venue Fee
This highly versatile ground-floor event space is designed for flexibility and impact. The rooms period charm, with original architectural features and classic elements, integrates seamlessly with modern interior finishes. The blank canvas layout and open-plan space makes it ideal for cocktail receptions, product launches, press events, catwalks (staging optional), workshops, gallery showcases, and more. Full AV capabilities—includes high-end audiovisual setup ready for presentations, video rolling, or background atmospherics. Fully air-conditioned and step-free access from the entrance.
Boardroom
Capacity: Up to 14 Boardroom guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
A beautifully domed ceiling crowns this unique boardroom space with original features. Tall sash windows add to the elegance of the room, and flood the room with natural light. The interior blends heritage features (such as elegant cornicing and parquet flooring) with contemporary furnishings—sleek boardroom table, plush seating, and air conditioning. Fully equipped for video meetings with integrated AV/tech on virtual-ready screens. Large enough for small breakout conversations or relaxed pre-/post-meetings.
Ground Floor Lecture Theatre
Capacity: Up to 100 Theatre guests
Pricing: 700 / Venue Fee
This large ground floor room, has a flexible layout, making it suitable for large groups, events or conferences. Tables and chairs can be removed and added, and catering can be organised. Fully accessible from the entrance, and with disabled toilets close by, it is an ideal space for many groups. They are security barriers, which can be manned as required. Full AV, Air Conditioning and heating.
Training Suite (6.15)
Capacity: Up to 30 Classroom guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Our sixth-floor classrooms have been designed specifically with training sessions in mind, featuring interactive screens and video meeting capabilities to bring learning to life. Each room can seat between 13 and 30 people classroom style. Some rooms feature quirky period details, such as the pitched ceilings dating from the early 20th century when the top floor was staff accommodation.
Training Suite (6.14)
Capacity: Up to 13 Classroom guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Our sixth-floor classrooms have been designed specifically with training sessions in mind, featuring interactive screens and video meeting capabilities to bring learning to life. This room is conveniently located next to the 6th floor kitchen.
Training Suite (6.01)
Capacity: Up to 20 Classroom guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Our sixth-floor classrooms have been designed specifically with training sessions in mind, featuring interactive screens and video meeting capabilities to bring learning to life. This room features quirky period details, such as the preserve original fireplaces and pitched ceilings dating from the early 20th century when the top floor was staff accommodation.
Training Suite (6.02)
Capacity: Up to 20 Classroom guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
Our sixth-floor classrooms have been designed specifically with training sessions in mind, featuring interactive screens and video meeting capabilities to bring learning to life. This room is located the closest to the disabled toilets for easy access if required.
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 7
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/105193/Fashion-Retail-Academy-|-Electra-House,-Moorgate