Candid Gallery
The Candid Arts Galleries are located directly behind the Angel tube station, Islington, London and a short walk from the Business Design Centre. The ground floor and first floor galleries are a loft style space of around 2500sqft each and are available for hire for a range of events such as exhibitions, events, parties, rehearsals and meetings.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe venue is used regularly by colleges for degree shows. 2010 saw Middlesex University, University of Herfordshire, East 15 Acting School and Wales Newport University to name a few.
Room Information
Candid Gallery has 3 rooms. The largest, Ground Floor Gallery, holds up to 200 guests standing or 130 seated.
- First Floor Gallery100-120 seated160 standing
- Ground Floor Gallery100-130 seated200 standing
- Candid Basement50 seated100 standing
Travel Information
Angel (about 1 min walk)
Getting to Candid Gallery by public transport
In 5 Torrens St, Central London, Candid Gallery is about 1 minute's walk from Angel (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Candid Gallery by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC1V 1NQ.
Candid Gallery is in the London Borough of Islington. 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 Candid Gallery by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.2 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Candid Gallery for exhibitions, rehearsals and parties
The Candid Arts Galleries stand directly behind Angel tube station in Islington, close to the Business Design Centre, with the galleries available for hire for exhibitions, events and parties.
Two loft floors and a basement
The ground floor and first floor galleries are loft-style spaces of around 2500sqft each. The Ground Floor Gallery takes 200 for a drinks reception or 100 to 130 seated, and the First Floor Gallery takes 160 or 100 to 120 seated. Below them, the Candid Basement is a smaller room that seats 50 or hosts 100 on their feet, and suits rehearsals and meetings for company teams that want a quieter space.
Exhibitions and parties
Exhibitions, events and parties all use the galleries. Open loft floors give these occasions a plain setting, so a host can bring their own styling to the room.
Social and cultural gatherings
Social gatherings and cultural events take place against an arts gallery backdrop, which suits an evening that centres on conversation and display.
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