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    Mercure Leeds Centre opens September

  • Indigo coming to Chester

    Indigo coming to Chester

  • Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

    Dalata plan new Manchester Hotel

  • Dalata plan new London Hotel

    Dalata plan new London Hotel

  • New Hotel opens in Glasgow

    New Hotel opens in Glasgow


Venue group, Blank Canvas, has reopening the Hydraulic Power Stationin London as a dry-hire event space with an ‘industrial edge’. 

The Grade II-listed Hydraulic Power Station was built in 1890; one of five of its kind and was the showcase building of the London Hydraulic Power Company.

Located in Wapping Wall, the Hydraulic Power Station features original hydraulic equipment and machinery, pressure pipes, rusty chains, huge hooks, valves and bare brick walls – and plenty of natural daylight.

The Hydraulic Power Station is available for dry hire. The venue encompasses over 20,000 sq-ft of space. It will accommodate up to 250 guests for a seated dinner or 400 for a standing reception.

It would be suitable for fashion shows, conferences, exhibitions, private parties, press shows and product launches.

The Hydraulic Power Station has kitchen space, its own car park and a gated entrance.

The Hydraulic Power Station Is a short walk from Wapping Overground Station in East London.

Details: http://blankcanvas.co.uk/venues/hydraulic-power-station/