Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park Commercial Event Hire

Brochure Southwark Southwark is an inspiring, progressive and entrepreneurial borough. It’s home to many of London’s most iconic attractions including London Bridge, The Shard, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Borough Market, Imperial War Museum, Dulwich Picture Gallery and new cultural hub Peckham and Bermondsey.

Southwark stretches from the internationally renowned cultural quarter along the South Bank of the Thames at it’s north end, with more urban Bermondsey, Peckham and Camberwell at it’s centre down to leafy Dulwich at it’s Southern tip. It incorporates 5 major parks and open spaces suitable for and large scale events.

With the highest proportion of 25-40 year olds living in London, Southwark is the youngest and arguably most vibrant place in the city.

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Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park Home to the Imperial War Museum, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park is a grand location visited by thousands every year.

The Dalai Lama opened a Tibetan Peace Garden in the east side of the park in 1999. The west side remains as open grass land making it a great place for medium to large scale events

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Address St Georges Road London SE1 6ER Lambeth North – Northen Line (3 mins) Elephant and Castle – Northern, Bakerloo Lines and National Rail

Busses – P4, P13, 176, 12, 40, 185

Parking – none available on site 63,693 m2

Power –none Water – Located at the east side of the park

Access - Direct road access

Max weight limit 7.5 tonnes

Hours of operation Monday – Thursday 10.00-21.00 Friday and Saturday 10.00-22.00 Sunday 11.00-20.00

Restrictions Apply - All major events should refer to Southwark Council’s commercial Event manager before submitting

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All of Southwark’s parks and open spaces have a license in place for the following types of entertainment • Plays • Films • Live music • Recorded music • Performance of dance • Entertainment similar to live music, recorded music, performance of dance • Facilities for making music • Facilities for dancing • Entertainment facilities similar to facilities for making music and facilities for dancing

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For more information contact Business Development [email protected] 020 7525 2739

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