The Printworks
Located in Canada Water, The Printworks is a new, exciting and versatile London venue now available for event hire. Previously established in the docklands in 1989, newspapers rolled off its presses for 24 years.
The Printworks consists of 6 acres of private gated land, with seven event spaces comprising of large industrial warehouses, offices suitable for production and green rooms as well as ample of parking and auxiliary land. Located in Canada Water with brilliant transport links from the City, Central London and Canary Wharf, this site offers producers, agencies and brands, a one off opportunity to access a property with masses of creative, flexible and inspiring infrastructure.
With ample of power available on site, as well as logistical and operational flexibility this site gives you and your clients the ability to deliver activities and events from small to very large scale productions and capacities.
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Get my Free Venue ShortlistThe Printworks is a versatile space ideal for Launches, brand activation, experiential events as well as large and small productions of all types.
◾6 Event Spaces
◾119,000+ sq ft
◾Huge number of ancillary spaces
◾Cark Park
◾40,000 sq ft Outside Space
◾3 Phase Power Throughout
◾Two Gated Entrances
◾Large Shutter Door Access To All Spaces
◾Versatile Industrial Features & Infrastructure
Room Information
The Printworks has one room, which holds up to 6000 guests standing.
- Whole Venueup to 6000 standing
Travel Information
Surrey Quays
Getting to The Printworks by public transport
In South East London, The Printworks is served by Surrey Quays (Tube).
Getting to The Printworks by car
For sat nav, use the postcode SE16 7ND.
The Printworks for productions, brand events and large-scale hire
Canada Water's Printworks stands on 6 acres of private gated land, where newspapers rolled off the presses for 24 years.
Seven event spaces
Seven event spaces include large industrial warehouses, plus offices suitable for production and green rooms. Reception capacity reaches 6000, and walk-through displays across the warehouses become exhibition-style layouts if hirers wish.
Power, parking and flexibility
Ample power is available on site, alongside parking and auxiliary land, giving producers logistical and operational flexibility. That leaves room for activities from small to very large, and for corporate programmes, conference sessions, summer parties or an awards night, with hirers free to supply their own dressing, whether the aim is a brand showcase or a production base.
Links to the City and Canary Wharf
Brilliant transport links from the City, Central London and Canary Wharf bring guests in, and agencies and brands get a one off opportunity at a property with creative infrastructure to match their ambitions.
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