Woolwich Works
Woolwich Works is a Grade II listed building that has been restored by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This stunning venue is on the banks of the River Thames and is right by Woolwich Arsenal pier. Woolwich Arsenal station is a five-minute walk away and London City Airport is minutes away by DLR.
Seven flexible event spaces including the stunning Fireworks Factory are available to hire for a wide range of events from conferences and launches, live performances, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, to rehearsals and parties.
Features include:
- Natural daylight
- Air conditioning
- Versatile seating
- Dressing Rooms
- Green Room
- Bespoke audio systems
- Bespoke lighting systems
- Original features
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Woolwich Works has 7 rooms. The largest, Fireworks Factory, holds up to 1800 guests standing or 1000 seated.
- Fireworks Factory1000 seated1800 standing1504 sqm Ideal for performances. conferences
- Knight Gallery60-180 seated200 standingideal for dinners. exhibitions
- Bean Feast60-180 seated200 standingideal for meetings
- Stonecutters Studio140 seated150 standingideal for rehearsals
- Ropekeepers Studio140 seated150 standingideal for conferences
- Coopers Studio80 seated90 standingideal for dance rehearsals
- Stitchers Studio150 seatedideal for theatre and dance rehearsals
Travel Information
Woolwich Arsenal (about 7 min walk)
Getting to Woolwich Works by public transport
In Greenwich, South East London, Woolwich Works is about 7 minutes' walk from Woolwich Arsenal (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Woolwich Works by car
For sat nav, use the postcode SE18 6SW.
Woolwich Works is in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to Woolwich Works by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 1.2 miles away) and Heathrow (about 23 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Woolwich Works for live performances, awards ceremonies and gala dinners
Restored by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and listed at Grade II, Woolwich Works overlooks the river Thames beside Woolwich Arsenal pier.
The Fireworks Factory and six more
Seven flexible event spaces include the Fireworks Factory, which seats 1000 and takes 1800 standing. Dressing rooms, a green room and bespoke audio and lighting systems support live performances and rehearsals, and they suit events on a grand scale just as well as awards ceremonies.
Studios, galleries and daylight
Stonecutters and Ropekeepers studios each seat 140, Coopers Studio seats 80 and Stitchers Studio seats 150. The Knight Gallery and Bean Feast each seat 60 to 180, so smaller meetings have a choice of rooms. Natural daylight, air conditioning and versatile seating keep the rooms comfortable, and launches against original features get a backdrop with real character.
Station, pier and airport
Woolwich Arsenal station is a five-minute walk away, and London City Airport is minutes away by DLR, which helps delegates travelling in for conferences across London.
Gala evenings, rehearsals and receptions
Gala dinners, parties and rehearsals share the programme with conferences and launches, and the original features give corporate guests an unusual setting.
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