The Courtyard Room is named for its hidden outdoor space. A popular choice for meetings and workshops, it includes an in-built screen and ample seating space.

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Four cabaret style tables are in the Courtyard room with a digital screen at the front of the room. The walls are white and there's a white beam in the centre of the room. — The Courtyard Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Courtyard Room in central London. The tables are set up in a cabaret style with chairs around them. A screen is mounted on the wall. — The Courtyard Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Courtyard Room in central London. The image is focused on a table top with pens and paper on it and a glass of water. — The Courtyard Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Courtyard Room in central London. The floor is carpeted and the walls are white, with a screen mounted to the walls. — The Courtyard Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

A photograph of the outside of the Courtyard Room. There is a small patio with plants on it, and stairs leading up to the main road. — The Courtyard Room

A photograph of the Courtyard Room, which has the tables set up in a roundtable style, with chairs around it. There is a screen at the front of the room, and a catering table to the side. — The Courtyard Room

A photograph of the Courtyard Room, with tables set up in a boardroom style. There is a screen at the front for presentations. — The Courtyard Room

A photograph of the Courtyard Room, which has people sitting round a rectangular table and someone at the front presenting, with a screen behind them. — The Courtyard Room

Capacities

Layout Style	Capacity
Theatre	50
Cabaret	50
Reception	50
Boardroom	20
Horseshoe	16
Examination	30

Access information

Whether you’re coming to an event or visiting the venue, we aim to be as accessible and inclusive as possible within the constraints of our Grade II* listed status.

Seating is always available and we provide fully accessible gender-neutral toilets.

Floor plan

The Courtyard Room floor plan
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What We Do

Proudly independent since 1895, Bishopsgate Institute is a cultural venue in the City of London. Our beautiful Victorian building is a place for people to connect over a shared love of learning. We believe everyone’s history should be valued, and our special collections and archives document the experiences of everyday life, as well as the people who have campaigned for social, political and cultural change. Come on in to explore our archives, take a course, or hire our amazing spaces.