The Albany

Looking for an inspiring conference venue in South East London? The Albany offers hybrid-ready spaces, flexible layouts, and ethical event hosting that funds community arts projects. Welcome to The Albany. An inspiring conference venue in South East London that combines professional facilities with purpose. Located just 15 minutes from London Bridge in the heart of Deptford, we offer fully equipped, flexible spaces for conferences, AGMs, away-days, hybrid events and business gatherings. Why Choose Our Venue? 👥 Say goodbye to faceless conference centres. Our venue offers warmth, personality, and a sense of place. 🌱 Ethics-Driven & Sustainable: Operated by a charity and social enterprise, every booking directly supports local community programmes. 🧠 Flexible & Inspiring: Add a creative speaker, performance, or workshop to elevate your event. 🏛️ Plenary Hall for 200+ Guests – Ideal for keynote sessions and large gatherings. 🛋️ Breakout Rooms & Workshop Spaces – Designed for collaboration and creativity. 🎧 Expert AV Support – Let us take care of your audio-visual needs. Our on-hand technicians ensure flawless sound, lighting, and presentations throughout the day. Streaming & recording packages also available 🪴 Catering with a local twist: Freshly prepared in-house using garden-grown and hyper-local ingredients, offering classic options with creative flair for lunches, networking, and receptions. 🪑 Furniture made simple: We provide a wide range of in-house furniture for all your conferencing needs—no added fuss. Accessibility & Inclusion Our venue is for everyone. We are proud to be: 🥇 The first arts centre to be awarded Gold in the Attitude is Everything Charter of Best Practice 🧠 A Dementia Friendly Venue 💬 Rated Good or Very Good by 95% of visitors for making them feel welcome and comfortable We’re committed to making sure everyone can enjoy our events and spaces. If you have specific requirements, please get in touch — we’ll do everything we can to ensure you have the best possible experience. Whether you're hosting an event for 2 or 285, we've got you covered. With natural daylight, dramatic architecture, and access to a thriving garden oasis, our unique theatre space provides the ideal setting for events of all sorts looking for that ‘something different’ experience. Why not choose a package with an evening reception in our stunning garden, or ask us about adding a creative speaker, performance, or workshop to your event? Let us take care of the tech. Our on-hand technicians will be with you throughout the day to ensure the sound, lighting, and presentations go off without a hitch. We offer streaming and recording packages, high-speed wifi, and professional microphones & projectors. We stock local suppliers and even use ingredients from our own garden in our catering offer. We champion sustainability and circular economy frameworks, with a focus on ethical suppliers and environmentally conscious operations. By hosting your event with us, you don’t just inspire your audience, you support local creativity and community programmes. Every booking helps fund: 🎨 Creative programmes for youth and over 65s 🎭 Local cultural events & festivals 🛠 Creative skills development 🏘 Social and community initiatives in Lewisham This is conferencing that makes a difference. We’re happy to give you more information on how your spend at our venue helps you contribute to your social impact KPIs. Getting Here: Easy, Connected Location 15 minutes from London Bridge & Cannon Street Seconds from Deptford station (Rail & Overground nearby) If coming by public transport, the nearest stations are Deptford for National Rail, Deptford Bridge Station for DLR and New Cross Station for Overground and National Rail. Buses 53, 453, 177 and 47 all stop near Deptford High Street from where it’s only a few minutes’ walk to the Albany. Ready to plan a purpose-driven conference in South East London? Get in touch to discuss how we can make your event a reality. Photo Credit: Elena Rae Ledgister, Mike Wheeler, Kashif Haque, Christa Holka, Roswitha Chesher, & Camilla Greenwell