Is Park Village a dry-hire venue?
We offer all options, from straight dry-hire to full in-house event production and everything in between. From creative concept and design to planning, logistics, AV management, and bespoke catering, our in-house events production team can help with as much or as little as you need.
Do you have floor plans available?
Link to Events Brochure.
Link to studio photos and specs.
Link to venue photos.
Link to the virtual tour.
Link to CAD plans.
When can we book a site visit at Park Village?
Viewings are dependent on studio availability, but we will do our best to accommodate, with full viewings possible when the studios are empty or restricted viewings where the studios are occupied.
How long can we provisionally hold a date?
We can provisionally hold dates until another client ‘challenges’ the date in question. This means another client signing a challenge agreement which would then give you 24 hours to either confirm or release the date. When holding a date, we will inform you whether you are the 1st option or 2nd option on that date. We operate a first-come, first-served policy with regards to putting any pencils on dates. Please note that private events can only be booked 1 year in advance.
What deposit do we have to pay when we confirm a date?
To secure your booking we require a signed Venue Hire Agreement and a payment of 50% of the dry-hire charge. The dry-hire balance is payable 14 days before the event date, together with a returnable damage deposit. Any additional charges (e.g. security) will be invoiced post-event on standard 30-day terms.
Do we have to pay a venue damage deposit?
Yes, all event bookings at Park Village are required to pay a refundable damage deposit of between £1,000 and £2,000 depending on the duration and nature of the event. This will be returned within 5 working days after your event. If there is any damage to the venue, this will be discussed with you before deducting from the damage deposit.
What are the timings of events at Park Village?
Event Days 8am – 6pm or 8am – 11pm Build/Strike Days 8am – 8pm Sunday Strike Day (included in Saturday Exclusive Hire charge) 10am – 2pm Events must finish by 11pm, with all guests to have left the building by 11.15pm. An internal de-rig is allowed until midnight. Any external loading/unloading is not permitted before 8am or after 9pm without express permission, due to the residential nature of the street. A de-rig/strike day for larger events will be required.
What else is required with my venue booking?
All events at Park Village must have Public Liability Insurance and SIA security. The average cost for public liability insurance around £100, subject to event duration, the number of guests attending and your insurer. Documentation for the insurance together with RAMS, final guest numbers, full event schedule with timings and a breakdown of what you plan to set up in each room must be provided at least 14 days before your event date.
SIA security is required for all live events at Park Village and will be booked directly by Park Village. The number of guards required depends on the type of event and guest numbers. One security guard will need to be on site 30 minutes before guests arrive and 30 minutes after guests leave.
What is included with exclusive venue hire?
Included in Park Village dry hire fee:
• Venue hire from 8am to 11pm (+1 hour for an internal de-rig 11pm-midnight)
• 1 GB ultra-fast WiFi network
• Mechanical Ventilation and heating in all studios
• Duty manager and at least one studio assistant
• One styling suite/green room/cloakroom
• Wall-mounted iPads connected to speaker system in all studios
• Garden Area (9pm curfew for guests) – smaller courtyard available post-9pm • Pre and Post-event cleaning and one cleaner during live event
• 2 clothes rails and 100 hangers
• All furniture currently placed in the hire areas (virtual tour link here) - additional furniture available at extra charge.
What Audio Visual equipment is available?
We stock the following equipment in-house and can source any other equipment through our trusted AV partners:
• Martin Audio full range speakers x 6 (Studio 1) + wall-mounted iPad*
• LG Speakers x 2 (Studio 2) + wall-mounted iPad*
• Bose Speakers x 6 (Studio 3) + wall-mounted iPad*
• Ground Stacked Martin Audio full range speaker with stands x 2
• 12u mixer rack on wheels (PA System)
• Handheld radio microphones x 2
• Wireless microphones x 2
• Chauvet Ovation LED with lens and gobos x 6
• Chauvet WellFit Up lighters x 12
• Lighting Desk and DMX Splitter
• Full HD Panasonic RZ570 laser projector and screen
• Motorola radios x 12
*Included in hire charge
Is there on-site parking?
The loading bays outside studio 1 and studio 2 are for loading/unloading only and cannot be used during a live event. Parking on the single yellow lines on Park Village East, directly outside the building, is free before 8.30am and after 6.30pm and on weekends. Park Village can book daily digital permits via Camden Council for a maximum of 5 vehicles per studio, charged at £48 per vehicle per day. Details for local car parks available on request.
What is the maximum capacity of seated or standing guests we can have for an event?
Park Village can accommodate:
Area - Size (sq. ft) - Standing - Theatre - Banquet - Cabaret
The Arena (Studio 1) 2,700 - 300 - 225 - 175 - 140
The Stables (Studio 3) 1,000 - 120 - 100 - 100 - 80
The Stalls (Studio 2) 1,300 - 100 - 80 - 60 - 60
Can we use our own suppliers?
Whilst we recommend using our list of trusted preferred suppliers, who are very familiar with the venue, external suppliers are allowed, subject to providing standard insurance and RAMS documents. The only exceptions are where using external AV suppliers, a one-off £500 buyout charge applies, plus the cost of a technician from our AV partners to oversee the event at £250 per day. For non-preferred caterers a £500 additional charge per day applies for use of the commercial kitchen.
Do you offer catering services?
We have a commercial kitchen on-site and offer excellent F&B options:
1. In-House Catering - bespoke proposals from our talented in-house catering team available on request.
2. Preferred Caterers - all of our preferred caterers have worked on successful events at Park Village
3. External Caterers - External caterers are allowed, subject to standard insurance/RAMS documents and an additional fee of £500 per day for use of the commercial kitchen.
What is included with the commercial kitchen?
• 3 x sinks (pot wash/food wash/hand wash)
• 2 x Buffalo convection rings
• 2 x large turbo fan ovens
• 1 x Microwave
• 1 x Polar G-series Gastro fridge *
• 1 x Polar G-series Gastro freezer *
*Additional charge for use
Kitchen Dimensions: 7m x 3.5m
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Cancellation before the Date of the Event Cancellation fee More than 90 days before the Event Date nil Between 90 and 28 days before the Event Date 50% of the Hire Charge Less than 28 days before the Event Date. 100% of the Hire Charge On or after the date of the Event 100% of the Hire Charge plus any costs and expenses which Park Village is not able to avoid incurring.
Is cleaning included in the hire charge?
The venue hire charge includes one cleaner for the duration of the live event and pre/post-event cleaning. On completion of your event, all rubbish and waste must be removed from the venue. Any additional waste disposal required will be charged at a cost of £150 + VAT per collection.
Is the venue accessible?
We provide ramps to make Studio 1, Studio 2 and all ground floor areas at Park Village wheelchair accessible and have an accessible toilet by the main reception area. Unfortunately, Studio 3 which is located on the first floor, is not currently wheelchair accessible. If you or your guests have accessibility needs, we kindly request that you inform us in advance, and we would be delighted to help with arrangements.