Benjamin Franklin House
The world’s only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin.
London WC2N 5NF
Features
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Conference rooms
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Corporate hire
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Easily accessible without a car
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Film location
Benjamin Franklin House is a five-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor. The floors and stairs are uneven and sloping. There are handrails on all of the staircases and there is visitor seating in all of the historic rooms. Given the Grade I nature of the building and the different levels of the building, there is no wheelchair access. Loos are downstairs in the basement; there is no accessible loos.
Carers are admitted free of charge and visitors with disabilities qualify for concessionary tickets.
Guide and hearing dogs are permitted in all areas of the House.
Located in the heart of London, Benjamin Franklin House is a small and unique venue for corporate and private events, including memorable receptions, lectures, and dinners in an exquisite eighteenth century setting.
Our Georgian interiors also provide the perfect background for small photo shoots and filming projects.
Contact
Benjamin Franklin House is a five-storey townhouse with a staircase between each floor. The floors and stairs are uneven and sloping. There are handrails on all of the staircases and there is visitor seating in all of the historic rooms. Given the Grade I nature of the building and the different levels of the building, there is no wheelchair access. Loos are downstairs in the basement; there is no accessible loos.
Carers are admitted free of charge and visitors with disabilities qualify for concessionary tickets.
Guide and hearing dogs are permitted in all areas of the House.
Dining & Drinks Receptions
Enjoy Benjamin Franklin House’s exclusive and historic spaces for unforgettable dinners and/or drinks receptions.
Capacity: 30-40 standing reception / 30 seated.
Rental rates start from £800.
Board Meetings
We regularly host Board and other exclusive private meetings. The House’s centrality in the heart of London, near key transport links, makes it an ideal location.
Capacity: Board room – 12 seated; Franklin’s Parlour and/or adjoining room – 15-30 seated.
Rental Rates start from £600.
Private Guided Tours
Discover Benjamin Franklin House after hours with a private guided tour. Our expert guides will explore the fascinating architecture of the House and tell the story of Franklin’s nearly sixteen years in London.
Capacity: 30 visitors.
Starting Cost: £20-£25 per visitor.
Filming at Benjamin Franklin House
Benjamin Franklin House is available for film projects and photo shoots. Rental Rates start from £800 As a Grade 1 listed building dating from 1730, we retain a number of original features such as the wooden floors, wooden wall panelling, central staircase and window shutters. As all our rooms our empty, we serve as a blank canvas for you to build upon.
Our location off of Trafalgar Square also makes us popular as a crew holding and storage space when filming nearby.