Dulwich Picture Gallery is London’s best kept secret. Founded in 1811, this hidden gem is the first purpose built public art gallery in the world and has been celebrating art for over 200 years. The building is an architectural masterpiece offering an intimate and unforgettable experience for weddings. We have multiple spaces for all of your different needs to please contact us for more details on smaller more intimate weddings as well as your big beautiful ones! We can offer bespoke pricing for those smaller weddings of 30 or less. The gallery rooms provide a grand and very opulent backdrop whilst the Linbury Room and cafe space have much more of a modern vibe for those wanting something they can add their sparkle to. Or why not hire out our Meadow for a private daytime wedding? All money generated through venue hire goes towards the conservation and care of the Gallery and supports the development of the on-going education and exhibition programmes. Check out our Instagram DPGevents for more images and information.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Imogen

Woohoo you're getting married! We are delighted you are considering Dulwich Picture Gallery as your wedding venue. We offer different spaces to choose from in the heart of South East London for your unique weddings both big and small. I love chatting all things weddings and I know it can be confusing and overwhelming so please feel free to drop me an email or give me a call. I look forward to hearing from you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1810

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Dulwich Picture Gallery

Wedding Venue Type

Event Venue

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Halal Catering

Western / European

Hog Roast

Mediterranean

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Dulwich Picture Gallery

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£1,200 - £8,500

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

The Soane Gallery allows you to say ‘I do’ in the presence of Rembrandt, Canaletto and Rubens paintings, during an evening ceremony, once the gallery has closed its doors to the public. Followed by your wedding breakfast on a long table running down the centre of the gallery. Alternatively, the Linbury Room offers a contemporary events space that can be decorated to suit your requirements for a daytime ceremony. Followed by drinks in the gardens and perhaps your wedding breakfast in our gallery cafe that floor to ceiling glass windows open straight onto the gardens. Due to the delicate nature of the rooms there are approved suppliers we ask you to choose from but we have a eclectic list to allow to you to plan your dream wedding. As well as this you can choose from any of our spaces for the different parts of your day to make it truly bespoke to you and your partner. All rates are +VAT.

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Packages (price per head)

Price from £150

Minimum number of guests: 0

Reviews for Dulwich Picture Gallery
(12)

Faye

Happy couple married in November

November 2023

Lovely venue and professional team

Imogen and the team were brilliant. They are very attentive, warm and professional. We had a civil partnership ceremony in the Linbury Room followed by some Prosecco in the cloisters and on the lawn despite it being November. It was beautiful and even though we weren’t in the gallery itself it still felt like a special setting.

Charlotte & Chris

Happy couple married in July

August 2023

Wonderful wedding at Dulwich Picture Gallery

My husband and I recently got married at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, and it really was a truly wonderful day! Imogen at the Gallery was so kind, helpful and quick to respond to any queries we had in the run up, and was always on hand to offer advice or assistance which really helped keep our pre-wedding stress levels in check, she really is brilliant! We got married in the Linbury Room and had the wedding breakfast in the cafe, and both rooms felt light, modern and were able to be decorated just as we wanted them. The venue itself is beautiful, and we were so lucky that the sun came out on the day so that we could make the most of the lovely grounds for an outside drinks reception. Many of our guests commented on what a beautiful and unusual venue it was, and being a Gallery (with outside space!) in London felt very special. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place for us to get married.

James

Happy couple married in May

January 2023

Will never forget my wedding day and beautiful venue

My partner and I got married at Dulwich Picture Gallery last year, we fell in love with the venue from our first visit and the day did not disappoint! My favourite part was having the gardens exclusively to ourselves for the whole night, it felt so special and our guests loved it. Highly recommend it!!

Grooms Mother

Happy couple married in June

December 2022

We were very happy with DPG as a venue

We hired the Linbury Room. With 30 guests, the room appeared very spacious. We had a bar service at the back of the room for guests to mingle while waiting for the service to begin. Having an air conditioning in the room made it comfortable in the hot weather. With reception on the lawn, DPG was a good venue.

Nillie and Samie

Happy couple married in October

December 2022

Magical and Unique

We did our mini-wedding at Dulwich Picture Gallery which was so magical. We hired the Linbury room which was perfect for our 28 guests. It comes as a complete blank canvas so you need to add decor but these means you can make it your own. We had the reception on the lawn on a beautiful sunny autumnal day which was gorgeous. Then, to add the wow factor we invited our guests in to look around the gallery (arranged by DPG) which they all loved. Would definitely recommend this venue if you want something special and unique.

Nick and Helena

Happy couple married in December

December 2022

We loved that we had the whole place to ourselves

The Gallery was so accommodating and well organised throughout our day. We loved that we could use all of the gardens for our wedding photos as well as the gallery backdrop which was so beautiful

Elliot and Manuela

Happy couple married in October

December 2022

A stunning venue

Dulwich Picture Gallery is a stunning venue which really give our wedding the wow factor!

Brian from Liquid Strings

Wedding: August

December 2022

Check this venue out - you won’t be disappointed!

Dulwich Picture Gallery is a superb venue to work with and also to visit personally. Wonderful facilities, enthusiasm and helpfulness from the team there and a beautiful place in a great part of London. Check this venue out - you won’t be disappointed!

James Green - Senior Planner at Social Pantry

Wedding: July

December 2022

Great communication from start to finish.

It is always a pleasure working with Imogen and the team at DPG, nothing is ever too much trouble. The events we host here are able to run smoothly due to the amazing team they have. Great communication from start to finish. a true privilege to work with our venue partner in such a stunning setting.

Rebecca

Happy couple married in July

December 2022

Exclusive use of the grounds

The Gallery was so accommodating and well organised throughout our day. We loved that we could use the traditional gallery and gardens all to ourselves.

Location & Contact Details for Dulwich Picture Gallery

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Gallery Road, London, Greater London, SE21 7AD, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

London

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25

Nearest Train Station

West Dulwich

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Dulwich Picture Gallery?

We had a couple set up a mini fairground in our meadow with a ferris wheel, coconut shy, photobooth and lots more for them and their guests to enjoy

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy yourself! It is your day and anything goes, be it a bouncy castle in our meadow or a tour of the exhibition, we encourage you to think outside of the box.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

I just love a ceremony with a twist, a song by a groomsmen before they did the rings in the ceremony was once of my favourite so far

Describe Dulwich Picture Gallery in 5 adjectives

Unique, historic, quirky, bold, opulent

Where’s the best photo spot at Dulwich Picture Gallery?

In our stunning portrait room, its so grand you just cant not feel special in that room!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Dulwich Picture Gallery?

Yes!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Arancini Balls

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese and cocktails

What is Dulwich Picture Gallery most unique feature?

We are the first ever public Art Gallery built

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The historic collection of Art works including Rembrandts and Canaletto that you can get married under as well as our beautiful gardens.

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