Venue Hire
‘Very good dinner, 15 bottles
champagne drunk. Slight bilious headache which lasted all
day’
Edward Linley Sambourne’s Diary, 11 July
....
The Sambournes were avid entertainers
frequently hosting famous artistic figures of the day. Now you too
have the opportunity to entertain like the Sambournes in the
intimate and historical atmosphere of 18 Stafford Terrace’s dining
room.
Dining in the spectacular setting of the
candlelit dining room is truly a never-to-be-forgotten experience.
Diners are surrounded by the extraordinary collection the
Sambournes personally assembled; from floor to ceiling the room is
a testament to 19th century Aesthetic taste being filled
with furniture, etchings and proudly displayed antique blue and
white porcelain that have remained in the house since 1877. This is
perhaps the most remarkable and authentic Victorian interior
anywhere, and a unique and unforgettable setting for an intimate
dinner.
This exclusive opportunity comes with a tour
of the house. Prior to dinner, guests are offered a private tour by
a expert guide through the atmospherically lit interiors,
transporting guests back to Victorian times and allowing them to
experience the home the Sambournes created.
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Film and Photoshoot
Film and photographic shoots
are available on occasion, but can only take place when there
are no guided tours in progress. Rates are subject to negotiation
based on complexity and staffing. Please note that due to the
delicate surroundings and large number of objects on display, crew
numbers are limited to a maximum of six and equipment should be
kept to a minimum.
Movies that have been filmed here include
A Room With a View (1985), television series Servants:
The True Story of Life Below Stairs (2012), episodes of
Bargain Hunt and Sir Roy Strong
being photographed by John Swannell among others.
How to Hire the House
For more information please
use our enquiry form or contact
our Events Manager
Sam Butler
today:
T:020 7471 9157
E: sam.butler@rbkc.gov.uk