Overview
With some of the best acoustics in the UK and its fine example of late Victorian public architecture, Blackheath Halls is an ideal location for TV, film, radio and music recordings.
Great Hall
Cabaret style seating: 250
Formal theatre seating: 500
Standing: 1,000
These capacity guidelines are dependent on individual event set-up.
The Hearn Recital Room
Cabaret style seating: 80
Formal theatre seating: 160
Standing: 250
These capacity guidelines are dependent on individual event set-up.
Pricing
All prices are subject to VAT
The Hearn Recital Room
3 hour session
£727
Additional Hourly rate
£253
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The Great Hall
The Hearn Recital Room
3 hour session
£1165
£727
Additional Hourly rate
£385
£253
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Hire fee includes
Duty Manager for duration of hire period
Duty Technician for duration of hire period
Ushers for duration of hire period
Use of chairs, music stands, conductor's stand and podium (if required)
One hour get-in and get-out time for rehearsals.
Artists’ Dressing Rooms for the duration of hire period
(two for Great Hall, one for The Hearn Recital Room)
(two for Great Hall, one for The Hearn Recital Room)
Bar facilities subject to requirements
Use of Control Room (for recordings only)
You can download a detailed breakdown of our Filming & Recording Hire Fees
All hire and services rates are subject to a 50% increase on Bank Holiday weekends.
The hire fee includes a Duty Manager and Duty Technician.
Please see the additional Technical Hire Costs document for details of staffing and equipment charges.
Furniture
Read more about FurnitureBlackheath Halls supplies chairs. We also have 70 music stands and conductor’s podium available for use.
Dressing Rooms
Read more about Dressing RoomsWe can offer up to two dressing rooms for all hires in the Great Hall. There is also an Artist’s Room adjacent to The Hearn Recital Room. Subject to availability, this can also be made available to hirers using the Great Hall.
Bar Facilities
Read more about Bar FacilitiesFor rehearsals involving orchestras and large ensembles our cashless Bar will be open to serve drinks and snacks. There are also many restaurant options available locally in Blackheath Village.
Transport Links
Read more about Transport LinksBlackheath Station is a two-minute walk from Blackheath Halls. It is on direct and frequent train lines from Central London, Dartford and Hayes and accessible via Lewisham.
Car Park Facilities
Read more about Car Park FacilitiesThere is a small private car park at the rear of the Halls with up to six spaces available for use by hirers. There are no facilities for guest parking at the venue; the nearest car park is at Blackheath Station.
Please note that parking is not permitted on Blackheath Park, any cars parked there will be clamped and Blackheath Halls accepts no responsibility for this. Please be aware that Blackheath Halls falls within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
Deliveries and Load-In
Read more about Deliveries and Load-InUnless otherwise agreed, all deliveries must take place within the agreed hire period. Please note Blackheath Halls has limited storage facilities available.
Access outside the times of 9am and 10pm is subject to additional costs and all hires and service rates are subject to a 50% increase on Bank Holiday weekends.
Technical Equipment Specifications and Fees
Read more about Technical Equipment Specifications and FeesSound Specification
Lighting Specification
Other In House Equipment Specification
Additional Technical and Staffing fees
If you have any specific queries please contact our Technical Manager