The Ditch
The Ditch is a unique basement space in Shoreditch Town Hall.
Whilst it retains it’s original, untouched and shabby appearance, it also has full production capabilities making it the perfect space for a variety of events.
The Ditch has it’s own separate entrance, is wheelchair accessible and also has it’s own bathrooms.
This unique space lends itself perfectly for product launches, receptions, creative events and in the past has even been used to create a magical dining experience.
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The Ditch has one room, which holds up to 120 guests standing or 60 seated.
- Whole space60 seated120 standing
Travel Information
Old Street (about 9 min walk)
Getting to The Ditch by public transport
In Central London, The Ditch is about 9 minutes' walk from Old Street (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Ditch by car
For sat nav, use the postcode EC1V 9LT.
The Ditch is in the London Borough of Hackney. 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 The Ditch by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 6 miles away) and Heathrow (about 17 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
The Ditch for product launches, receptions and creative events
The Ditch is a basement space in Shoreditch Town Hall on Old Street, with a separate entrance of its own, wheelchair access and its own bathrooms.
Untouched and a little shabby
Nothing here has been polished away: an original and untouched look stays in place, shabby edges included, and full production capabilities sit behind it.
Hiring the whole basement
Hire covers the whole space, which seats 60 or holds 120 standing, so a function room for receptions works at either scale. The room has even been used to create a magical dining experience in the past, which shows how far the basement can be dressed, and the separate entrance keeps arrivals straightforward.
Production for launches
Creative events and product launches make the most of the production capabilities, and business product launches get a setting with plenty of character.
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