The 1850 · Twickenham

Private venue hire

Flexible event spaces, bar packages & event support in Twickenham. Set within the picturesque campus of St Mary’s University, the 1850 is a recently refurbished, high-spec venue operated by St Mary’s Students’ Union.

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Entire venue 896 capacity
Downstairs 786 capacity
1850 Bar 360 standing

Our spaces

Designed to host everything from birthday parties and celebrations to awards ceremonies, day delegates and conferences, the 1850 offers a range of versatile event spaces, integrated AV facilities and flexible bar packages, all supported by an experienced events team.

The 1850 Bar is available for exclusive hire, with the option of expanding into the Pool Room, Snug and outside decking area. The Terrace is a private outdoor balcony space, ideal for drinks receptions or informal networking breaks, and works perfectly alongside The Loft or wider venue hire.

Why choose 1850?

Versatile event spaces
Integrated AV facilities
Flexible bar packages
Experienced events team
A Duty Manager with all hires
Accessible venue spaces

How it works

All venue spaces are available on a standard “use of space only” hire, giving you flexibility to shape the room around your event.

Step 1: Explore

Download our venue brochure to explore our spaces, example hire rates and bar packages.
Step 2: Enquire

Complete our enquiry form, or contact us: sales.smsu@stmarys.ac.uk
Step 3: View and quote

We recommend viewing the spaces before confirming a booking. Final rates are confirmed as part of your quotation.
Step 4: On the day

A Duty Manager is provided with all hires to support access, oversee the building and provide general assistance on the day.

Accessibility

All our venue spaces are accessible, with step free access to the main ground floor and lift access to upper floor spaces. Visit our accessibility page for more details.