Bishopsgate Institute is a unique Victorian building in the heart of the City of London.

Our Grade II* listed has a range of filming locations, from the wood-panelled Library to the grand high ceilings of the Great Hall, multiple tiled staircases and hallways, the airy Upper Hall, and other production spaces.

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The Great Hall
Credit : Kathleen Arundell

The Boardroom
Credit : Kathleen Arundell

The Green Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell

Contact us

To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces for filming or photography, please contact:

Kim Hallett
kim@kimhallettconsulting.co.uk
+44 (0) 7920517965

Bishopsgate Institute's Library in central London. There are bookcases on the shelves and a wooden table with chairs in the middle of the room. There is a doom light in the ceiling.

The Library

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. The walls are white and grey with a wooden floor. There is a lighting rig pointed towards a stage.

The Great Hall

A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's central London boardroom. The tables are laid our in a boardroom style with chairs around them. There is a fireplace with a portrait above it and a chandelier hanging down. There is a bust in the corner of the room.

The Boardroom

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.