Harrow Arts Centre — Attraction in London

Here are some snapshots of Harrow Arts Centre—featuring the striking Neo-Tudor façade of Elliott Hall, alongside the contemporary Greenhill and other studio buildings enhancing the campus.

What is Harrow Arts Centre?

Harrow Arts Centre (HAC) is a professional arts venue located in Hatch End, in the London Borough of Harrow. It occupies part of the former Royal Commercial Travellers’ School site and has been operating as an arts center since 1988 .

At its heart is Elliott Hall, a Grade II listed auditorium built in 1904 with Neo-Tudor features, seating approximately 404 to 438 patrons . In addition to this, HAC includes a 120-seat Studio Theatre (a black box performance space), dance studios, art rooms, multi-purpose rehearsal and meeting spaces, and gallery spaces—a rich mix supporting the arts and creative community .

The Centre also houses community-focused facilities including Hatch End Library, the Harrow Music Service, and council learning teams. There is a café (“Simply Daisy’s”) and bistro, with a bar for evening events .

Visitor Activities & Programs

HAC offers a vibrant program spanning live performances (theatre, music, dance, comedy, film) and visual arts exhibitions via The Gallery and Corridor Galleries . Activities also include workshops, educational events, and community collaborations designed for people of all backgrounds and ages .

Venue Hire & Facilities

Harrow Arts Centre is available for hire and suits a diverse range of events:

Elliott Hall (Grade II* listed): features wood paneling, stained glass, vaulted ceiling

Banqueting / Dinner Dance: up to 180

Theatre Style: up to 568 (half stage) / 480 (full stage)

Hatch End Suites: modern and flexible; can be partitioned

Banqueting: ~96

Dinner Dance: ~80

Theatre Style: 180

Greenhill Studios (new since summer 2023): ideal for functions, parties, workshops, with access to a courtyard

Clear/Lecture: ~70

Activity & Rest: ~60

Seated around tables: ~30

Courses & Workshops Spaces include large, small, dance, art rooms, and Greenhill Studios—each with different capacity ranges and equipped facilities .

Event planning support, catering, and viewing arrangements can be coordinated via the box office .

How to Visit

Address: 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, HA5 4EA

By Train: Hatch End Overground station is a 6-minute walk; direct trains from Euston (~40 mins)

By Bus: H14 and H12 stop outside; 182 stops within a short walk

By Car: Accessible via A410 with free on-site parking (~90 spaces) plus overflow at nearby Morrisons

Other Access: Good accessibility for wheelchairs; induction loop, companion tickets, and accessible facilities available

Architectural Expansion

A notable recent addition is the Greenhill Building, opened in late 2024. Designed by Chris Dyson Architects, this modern 5,500 sq ft space features barn-like cladding and a sawtooth roof—blending contemporary design with the site's historic aesthetic .

Quick Overview

Feature Details

Core Venue Elliott Hall, Studio Theatre, art/dance/rehearsal spaces, gallery Events & Hire Performances, workshops, functions, exhibitions Accessibility Excellent transport links, good parking, accessible facilities Architecture Historic Neo-Tudor core, modern Greenhill extension

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This is a great venue shame about the bar staff. Yesterday we had a performance here and myself & a band member went to get some coffees, as you do before your performance. When we asked the man behind the bar who was very rude and abrupt replied NO hot drinks only cold. when we asked again surprised as there was a coffee machine and cups right in front he rudely replied this is their policy and pointed to a really badly written small sign board in chalk at the back of the bar on the top of the door frame. when we asked if there is anywhere else we can get or order some hot drinks he went on to say that you can go to Morrisons next door (if you can call it that) or a local shop but you we were not allowed to bring the drinks back here to the Arts Centre and we would have to have them off the premises. My colleague must have spoken to the organisers who brought us 3 hot drinks from the same bar to the green room 10 min later. This bar staff guy really needs to first of all understand his role is not serving drinks but customer service. Whoever employed him needs to put him on a people skills course, or...

How interesting...back in 1983 I used to go here when it was known as the Harrow College of Further Education and for some reason I was going down memory lane during the lockdown and I'd moved away from the area and never been back. So now looking at the posted photos from 50 miles away it certainly bought back memories. I have to say I achieved more at the college in a year than I ever did during my last 2 years at school. Don't know why, who ,where or when the college closed, can't seem to find much detail on inter web but its good to see that old building hadn't been demolished for money making planners. The 5 stars are for when it was a college in my time. Update..25/08/20 I have to say a big thank you to people that have been reading this post...there seems to be more photographs of my old college that have now been posted...which I'm pretty sure were limited before...but now I can see my old art building and the science block...and its all still as I...