The Tomlinson Centre, run by Hackney Venues in east London, hosts conferences, training days, meetings and private events in daylight rooms that can be configured in many layouts. The two main suites, Bloom and Bandura, each take 100 people theatre style and can be divided into two smaller rooms.
Seminars and company events
Meetings and training are the centre's core use. Every room has a projector and screen, a flipchart, wireless internet and dedicated AV equipment, and on-site technical support is available. Each room also has a Chromebox with a webcam, which helps with hybrid sessions. The centre sells hybrid event quotes, live streaming, filming and editing, captioning, podcasting and graphics for conference materials. Okoruwa Hall, the large conference hall, has three PTZ cameras and an engineer's desk for live editing. An IT training suite and breakout workshop spaces complete the offer. All rooms are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is free.
Weddings and receptions
The venue lists weddings, dinners and drinks receptions among its private uses. The pages we reviewed give no wedding-specific capacities or packages, so ask the team about numbers and timings.
Rooms and capacities
The Bloom Suites occupy a refurbished school assembly room with a tall apex ceiling. The whole suite takes 100 theatre, 60 cabaret, 42 classroom or 32 boardroom. Bloom 1 takes 32 theatre, 36 cabaret, 18 classroom or 14 boardroom. Bloom 2 takes 60 theatre, 24 cabaret, 24 classroom or 18 boardroom.
The Bandura Suites have high ceilings, large windows and views over Hackney. The whole suite takes 100 theatre, 60 cabaret, 64 classroom or 32 boardroom. Bandura 1 takes 35 theatre, 24 cabaret, 24 classroom or 14 boardroom. Bandura 2 takes 60 theatre, 36 cabaret, 40 classroom or 18 boardroom. Capacities for Okoruwa Hall are not published.
Catering
Catering is on site, with a dining area. The catering team can serve guests in their suite, and menus are tailored to the requirement. Menu details are not listed.
Accommodation
The centre has no bedrooms. Delegates stay in hotels elsewhere in east London.
History and setting
The building is a modern, light-filled venue with high ceilings and panoramic views across London. The Bloom Suites occupy a converted school assembly room.
Getting there
The site excerpt we reviewed gives no address or transport directions. Check access and the nearest stations with Hackney Venues when you enquire. Because the figures differ by suite and by half, choose the layout first and then the room: a 60-person theatre session fits Bloom 2 or Bandura 2 on its own, leaving the other half free for breakouts or catering.
