The Tattershall Castle is a boat moored on the Thames on the Victoria Embankment in Westminster, with views of the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. Its six rooms and an outdoor deck are hired separately or together, for drinks receptions, seated dinners, buffets and networking events. The whole venue takes up to 120 guests for dinner or 550 standing.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists networking events and drinks receptions among its uses, and its events team works with trusted suppliers to plan them. The Cove, the Bridge and the Cabins suit small corporate gatherings, and the Stateroom suits a larger reception. The site shows no projector, screen or conference layout, so ask about audiovisual needs. All rooms on board are air-conditioned. The deck is used in summer and the rooms below deck in winter. Requests go to the events email address on the site.
Weddings and receptions
The site does not market weddings. It lists birthdays, leaving parties, hen parties and New Year's Eve among its celebrations, and its spaces support a drinks reception, a three-course seated meal or a full buffet.
Rooms and capacities
The Stateroom takes 80 seated or 200 standing and has plenty of natural light. The Aft Deck, the outdoor space, takes 70 seated or 150 standing. The Bridge takes 30 seated or 60 standing, with views over London and heating or air conditioning. The Cabins take 36 seated or 40 standing. The Cove takes 20 seated or 30 standing and suits birthdays, drinks receptions and networking. The Lounge, below deck, takes 18 seated or 50 standing. Full venue hire gives up to 120 guests for dinner or 550 standing.
Catering
Food service is part of the venue: a dedicated area for a three-course formal seated meal, a drinks reception or a full-scale buffet, with a cocktail menu and a food menu. The events team organizes the catering with its trusted suppliers.
Accommodation
There is no accommodation on board.
History and setting
The Tattershall Castle is a moored boat on the Victoria Embankment, close to the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. It also runs a pub, a beer garden, comedy nights and a nightclub called Steamers aboard the boat. The venue is operated by a pub group.
Getting there
The address is Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A 2HR, on the north bank of the Thames. Stations in Westminster are within walking distance.
