Filming and Photography

Bishopsgate Institute is a coveted location for filming and photography.

Our Grade II* listed building features original Victorian tiles along the staircase and corridors, Arts & Crafts friezes and mosaic floors. The building has a range of filming locations, from the grand high ceilings of the Great Hall to the wood-panelled Library and our private courtyard. Access to the Special Collections and Archives may be available on request.

Staying safe

We’ve introduced new safety protocols within the building to reduce the risk of Covid-19 and comply with the latest Government guidance. We require all hirers to provide copies of their Risk Assessments and our Event Planners will work with you to ensure your activity is Covid-compliant.

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A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Library in central London. There is a desk in the centre of the room and bookshelves around the edges of the room. There is also a glass cabinet displaying materials near the desk.

The Library

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Researchers' Room. There are flags hanging at the top of the room, including LGBTQ+ flags. There are bookshelves around the room, and wooden tables and chairs in the centre of the room.

The Researchers' Room

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Green Room in central London. The floor is carpeted and there are chairs facing mirrors, with flowers on the table. There is also a sofa in the room.

The Green Room

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
Tables are in a U-shape with chairs around them. There is a fireplace at the front of the room with a digital screen in front of it. Above it is a portrait and the walls are white with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

The Boardroom

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of the staircase leading up the Boardroom Suite at Bishopsgate Institute in central London. The staircase is white with a wooden handle and the stairs are carpeted blue.

Staircase Boardroom Suite

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A photograph of the landing boardroom suite at Bishopsgate Institute in central London. The floor is carpeted with a wooden desk, chest of drawers, and a chair. There are then stairs leading up to the boardroom.

Landing Boardroom Suite

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's studio in Central London. There are full length mirrors on the floor and a bar going around the room.

The Studio

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A staircase at Bishopsgate Institute. The stairs are black with gold bannisters. There are red tiles on the wall leading up to another staircase with green tiles.

The Upper Hall staircase

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of the basement staircase at Bishopsgate Institute in central London. The staircase is white with a wooden banister. Green tiles go up along the staircase.

The Basement Staircase

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography

Tiles in our Corridor

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photography of two hanging lights in Bishopsgate Institute's Library in central London. The lampshades are green and bookshelves are behind the lights.

The Library

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of the windows in Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. A lighting rig is just over the windows.

The Great Hall

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of a piano on stage at Bishopsgate Institute in London. The piano is a Model D Steinway that Myra Hess performed on.

Model D Steinway

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of three green chairs in the Boardroom at Bishopsgate Institute in central London.

The Boardroom

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
The landing to the Upper Hall at Bishopsgate Institute. There are yellow tiles on the walls and green tiles along the staircase. There are also wooden bannisters on either side of the staircase, which leads up to a landing.

The Upper Hall landing

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Upper Hall with single tables lined up with chairs, done in an exam-style layout.

The Upper Hall

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of a corner of a room at Bishopsgate Institute. The floors are laminate and the walls are white.

The Upper Hall

Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography
A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's exterior. The building has two turrets and a domed entrance with the LGBTQ+ flag outside.

Bishopsgate Institute

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Contact us

To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces, fill out our form.

Unfortunately, we do not hire our spaces for classes, public performances, or any activity in conflict with our programme. As we are a charity, our building cannot be used to host party political or religious events.

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