Community centre
Waterloo Action Centre
14 Baylis Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7AA
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Details last checked 28 days ago
Robin Sones, CC BY-SA 2.0
Waterloo Action Centre on Baylis Road
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- Hire price
- £28–£83per hour
- Room capacity
- 100Dance Hall · varies by setup
- Rooms
- 4bookable spaces
- Kitchen
- Availablefor catering
Hire from
£28per hour
Up to £83, depending on the room and occasion
- Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room — Other incl. Business£28
- Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Other incl. Business£35
- Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room — Other incl. Business£35
- Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Rear Hall — Other incl. Business£49
- Room capacity
- Up to 100
- Dance Hall · varies by setup
- Spaces
- 4 to book
Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.
About this venue
Waterloo Action Centre is a community venue beside Waterloo station with four bookable rooms for community uses and family celebrations, including birthdays, christenings and wedding receptions. Its Dance Hall accommodates up to 100 people; a garden is included with every hall booking. Rates vary by room, day and hirer category, and bookings are made by email.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableYes
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedYes
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceYes
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNot confirmed
- Step-free accessConditional
- ToiletsNot confirmed
- Accessible toiletNot confirmed
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedYes
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiYes
- Projector or screenYes
Also features
- Garden use is included with every hall booking
- Tables and chairs are included; hirers set them up
- Hot-water urn available free on request, serving 120 people
- Projector and PA system with Bluetooth and two microphones available for an extra charge
- Beside Waterloo station; accessible by train, tube and bus
Good for
- Community events
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
- Private parties
- Meetings
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Dance Hall
- Ground floor; described as fully accessible
- Garden access included
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Dance Hall — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£42 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Dance Hall — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£49 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Dance Hall — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£52 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Dance Hall — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£59 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Dance Hall — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£48 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Dance Hall — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£55 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Dance Hall — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£60 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Dance Hall — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£70 per hour
Weekday 2025 linked tariff — Dance Hall — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£49 per hour
Weekend 2025 linked tariff — Dance Hall — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£58 per hour
Rear Hall
80 seated- Ground floor; described as fully accessible
- Garden access included
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Rear Hall — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£30 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Rear Hall — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£35 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Rear Hall — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£42 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Rear Hall — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£49 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Rear Hall — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£43 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Rear Hall — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£50 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Rear Hall — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£54 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Rear Hall — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£62 per hour
Weekday 2025 linked tariff — Rear Hall — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£41 per hour
Weekend 2025 linked tariff — Rear Hall — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£52 per hour
Mezzanine Hall
- First floor; lift available
- Garden access included
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Mezzanine — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£43 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Mezzanine — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£50 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Mezzanine — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£54 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Mezzanine — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£62 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Mezzanine — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£54 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Mezzanine — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£62 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Mezzanine — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£72 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Mezzanine — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£83 per hour
Weekday 2025 linked tariff — Mezzanine — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£52 per hour
Weekend 2025 linked tariff — Mezzanine — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£69 per hour
Meeting Room
- Ground floor; described as fully accessible
- Kitchen available
- Garden access included
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£18 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£22 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£24 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£28 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£24 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£28 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£30 per hour
Weekday (Mon–Fri) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£35 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£24 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£28 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£30 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£35 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Volunteer / Mutual Support
Community / charity
For volunteer/mutual-support activities; regular activities must be entirely unpaid and not for profit. The page gives no effective date and says current prices are being updated; confirm with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£30 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Small Charities, CICs
Standard
Published tariff group: Small Charities, CICs. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£35 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Larger Charities & Public Services
Standard
Published tariff group: Larger Charities & Public Services. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£48 per hour
Weekend (Sat–Sun) — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Other incl. Business
Standard
Published tariff group: Other incl. Business. The page states current prices are being updated and gives no effective date; confirm the applicable current rate with WAC.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£55 per hour
Weekday 2025 linked tariff — Meeting Room — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£23 per hour
Weekday 2025 linked tariff — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£29 per hour
Weekend 2025 linked tariff — Meeting Room — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£29 per hour
Weekend 2025 linked tariff — Meeting Room & Kitchen — Other including Business
Standard
Official tariff dated from 19/05/2025. The current hall-hire page displays different, higher undated rates; treat this linked tariff as indicative and confirm the current charge.
Source: waterlooactioncentre.co.uk£46 per hour
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