When choosing a venue for any event it is important to think about how it will make your guests feel and how it could also inspire them. With a unique venue an inspirational space is easily achieved and there are so many amazing and stimulating options to choose from. Guests can enjoy immersive and thought-provoking galleries, iconic cultural and magical venues, prestigious and historic listed buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, world-renowned contemporary and vibrant attractions and famous sporting stadiums that have inspired generations. Why not come and meet our collection of unique venues at the Meetings Show on 29 – 30 June 2022, Unique Venues of London stand B58.
Left untouched after the fire in 2015, the walls of our Grand Hall are filled to the brim with character and a story. Enter the Suite into our beautiful, stained-glass dome ceilinged and mosaic floored Octagonal Hall, then through the doors to our stunning, architecturally award-winning Grand Hall, complete with balcony and the world’s oldest surviving Hope-Jones organ. Use our Suite’s vastness for your 600 guest conference, or as the perfect, aesthetic backdrop for any event.
Battersea Arts Centre’s Grand Hall and its surrounding suite, with the help of our dedicated and experienced Events and Technical team, can turn your vision into a reality. We’ve held intimate, delicately lit dinners of 15 guests, to official auditorium-to-banquet corporate events, to vibrant music performances with hundreds of guests, the space really can be whatever you imagine it to be, all whilst retaining its air of grandeur and class.
For further information please contact: events@bac.org.uk
Once an area reserved for the British Library’s Executive team, the prestigious Boardroom Suite is one of the newer additions to our portfolio of unique spaces that you can hire.
You and your guests can be escorted to this exclusive are via private lift access. The space is ideal for executive meetings and contains the impressive British Library Boardroom. The emerald green, silk lined walls are adorned with original artwork in gold frames that are cared for by the Library’s Conservation Centre team.
Choose to have catering in the adjacent foyer or within the boardroom itself. The foyer also makes a perfect spot for post meeting drinks. If you have something smaller planned or need additional break out spaces, the suite also contains four smaller yet luxuriously-finished meeting rooms, all fully equipped with AV.
With easy access from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston rail stations the Boardroom Suite is a memorable and convenient location for your next business meeting.
For further details please contact: CentralEventsTeam@bl.uk
The Museum of London tells the incredible story of the world’s greatest city and its people, with the immersive and thought-provoking galleries taking guests on a journey exploring London’s history from prehistoric times to the present day.
The gallery spaces can be hired for exclusive evening events to create a truly unique experience for guests.
Whether it’s the People’s City Gallery which features the popular 1930s Art Deco Selfridges Lift, the authentic Victorian Walk with recreated shops and workrooms from the high streets and back alleys of late Victorian London, or The London 2012 Olympic Cauldron Gallery featuring Thomas Heatherwick’s iconic copper cauldron sculpture, your guests will have so much to explore and talk about!
Creating a memorable event journey for guests is so important and at the Museum of London you could opt for a networking drinks reception which takes guests around each of the galleries, or a sit-down dinner where guests dine within one gallery, getting up close and personal to the artefacts. There is also the option of adding curators or actors to the event who can take guests on an exclusive tour sharing in more detail the history of London, as well as all their insider knowledge!
With the countdown to the museum’s relocation to West Smithfield underway, this year marks the final opportunity to hire the galleries at London Wall and the London Ellipse Hall, the museum’s largest space, for events. All other event spaces, including the purpose-built Terrace Rooms with outdoor access, the Weston Theatre, Main Entrance, and the re-launched London Wall Bar & Kitchen will remain available to hire.
To enquire about an event, please call 020 7814 5789 or email venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk
Love to host your events in unforgettable spaces? How about in a stunning Victorian gallery, with the nation’s most loved diplodocus?
Dippy has returned to the Natural History Museum in London for an exciting short visit. Dippy was the first Diplodocus (DIP-low-DOCK-us) to go on display anywhere in the world when they were gifted to the Museum in 1905. Dippy quickly became a star, capturing hearts and imaginations.
Dippy currently takes pride of place in the Museum once again as part of a beautiful new installation in the Museum’s Waterhouse Gallery. The installation features fun and fascinating facts about Dippy’s history.
If you like the sound of dining, dancing and celebrating with Dippy, book your event or Christmas party at the Museum now – the Venue Hire team at the Natural History Museum can help you make your unique vision for an unforgettable event come to life.
Find our more at https://www.nhm.ac.uk/business-services/venue-hire.html or email venues@nhm.ac.uk
Situated in the cultural quarter of South Kensington, the Royal Albert Hall is one of London’s most iconic and magical venues.
Our stunning architecture, legendary performance history, and award-winning food and drink make the Hall a popular backdrop for any event for anything from 20 to 5,000 guests, day or night.
With a dedicated team to support you from the initial planning stage through to your event, your guests will have an unforgettable experience at the Hall.
Working alongside our award-winning caterer rhubarb, the Royal Albert Hall a range of opportunities to allow you and your guests to experience one of the world’s most iconic venues in style.
For further information on hosting an event please contact our hospitality team at:
vipboxexperiences@royalalberthall.com
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Located in the prestigious and historic neighbourhood of Marylebone, RIBA at 66 Portland Place is a Grade II* listed building situated on an avenue known for its decadent Georgian architecture. Built in 1934, its Art Deco design is considered one of the best examples of Art Deco/Swedish Modernism in the UK.
The venue has retained many of its original 1930s features to create a beautiful and inspiring backdrop for events of up to 400 guests. With floor-to-ceiling windows, triple height columns, carved stone details and three roof terraces, the venue combines the very best in mid-century modern elegance and 21st century service.
66 Portland Place offers a range of architecturally stunning, yet versatile event spaces including its principal entertaining space the Florence Hall which opens onto a tranquil outdoor terrace, the intimate Aston Webb room with its period features, the light filled, blank canvas RIBA Gallery, and the Jarvis Hall, a tiered auditorium. No matter which space is chosen it is guaranteed to impress and inspire guests!
To help simplify the organisation of events, the team have created a range of ‘Build Your Own’ packages - a subtle nod to RIBA’s architectural roots. A selection of food & beverage options set at multiple price points to suit budget and taste are available, as well as a choice of stunning Art Deco inspired event spaces. With the venue, set-up and F&B organised, it gives planners more time to focus on the event objectives in order to create an experience that will encourage a deeper company or brand connection.
To enquire about booking an event at RIBA at 66 Portland Place, please call 020 7307 3888 or email venues@riba.org
With five iconic museums to choose from, Royal Museums Greenwich have everything you need to inspire your guests.
Whether you’re looking to enhance a daytime meeting with their newest experience, Climb the Rigging at Cutty Sark; take your guests on a trip to outer space by hosting an event at the Peter Harrison Planetarium; enjoy breath-taking views of London from the Royal Observatory; or dine like royalty within former Royal palace Queen’s House. For larger parties, the National Maritime Museum offers up to 1000 guests the chance to walk through Great Britain’s maritime past and present or you can go even bigger on their grounds, all within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you’re trying to inspire your guests, talk to the Events Team now for their recommendations at 0208 312 8517 or events@rmg.co.uk
Sadler’s Wells is a world-renowned contemporary, vibrant and inspiring venue which provides spectacular backgrounds for creative events.
Our Main Auditorium is a stylish and modern space which can host a wide range of events, including conferences, product launches, performances, fashion shows and filming. In the tiered auditorium, which can seat up to 1,500 people, we work with advanced theatre technology, from state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment to computer-controlled flying. Our clients have an opportunity to work with the in-house technical and production staff who have gained a wealth of knowledge from working in venues all over the world.
Why not incorporate one of our shows in you event? Mezzanine Level can be easily transformed into the VIP entertaining area for pre-performance and interval drinks receptions. Show tickets can either be purchased separately or by the Events team as part of a package.
Please contact our experienced events team (events@sadlerswells.com) to discuss your next memorable event.
When you choose to host your event with us, you’re supporting Sadler’s Wells Trust and its projects.
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World renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions, the Science Museum offers a diverse range of unique daytime and evening event spaces that are guaranteed to engage and excite guests. Whether you are looking for something traditional or contemporary, ambient or highly interactive, there is space at the museum that is perfectly suited to your objectives and event vision!
The museum’s iconic main galleries are available ‘out of hours’ for evening events, including receptions, product launches, dinners, and award ceremonies. Clients can choose one or more of the galleries, which are able to accommodate 10-1,500 guests and feature an interactive and intriguing array of exhibits and installations, for a truly unique experience.
The museum’s impressive purpose-built event space Illuminate is situated on Levels 4 and 5 of the Science Museum and is available for both daytime and evening hire for up to 450 guests. Among the unique features of this space is an incredible panoramic window on Level 5 which offers stunning views of the City and an abundance of natural light. The recently revamped IMAX: The Ronson Theatre is the perfect option for a breath-taking live event experience. As one of only two screens in Europe to feature the best of digital and analogue cinema, the IMAX takes conferences, training, screenings, and awards ceremonies to the next level.
No matter which space you choose for your event, the museum’s incredible content and collections, innovative branding and unique features are guaranteed to heighten the ‘wow’ factor!
If you’d like to host an event at the Science Museum, call 020 7942 4340 or email venuehire@sciencemuseum.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
Bring colleagues together and inspire your guests by holding your meeting or conference at Somerset House, London’s working arts centre.
Day Delegate Rate Packages are available for up to 100 guests in either our Portico Rooms or Navy Board Rooms.
Every detail of your event will be taken care of by our dedicated team, who will arrange your catering with our on-site caterer Restaurant Associates Events and make sure your AV, provided by Light Motif is all set up ready for guest arrival.
You can also make the most of the surroundings by enhancing your event with either an activity, tickets, curated tour, or private view of one of our ever-changing exhibitions. Talk to the team about how you can motivate your guests with these experiences.
Run as a charity by the Somerset House Trust, all event hire income directly contributes to our diverse cultural programme, education and outreach work and helps us to maintain our Grade I listed site and deliver our public benefit. You can be confident that your event will be directly supporting an organisation offering immense value to an audience that goes far beyond your attendees.
Get in touch with the team today to find out more, 020 7845 4618 / events@somersethouse.org.uk
Bringing together stunning spaces, creative gastronomy and exclusive access to world-class art, it truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to host an immersive event in one of the spaces across the Tate galleries, home to world-renowned British and international artworks.
Tate Events offers you the unique chance to take over some of the awe-inspiring rooms hosting these artworks. Tate Modern’s vast and dramatic ‘Turbine Hall’ is a display space for large-scale sculptural projects and site-specific installation art. And Tate Britain’s ‘The Duveens’ were the first public galleries in England designed specifically for the display of sculpture.
Tate Events also offers private viewing opportunities of Tate’s art collection and visiting exhibitions, led by specialist Tate Art Experts. Plus, all profits from Tate Events are given back to Tate to advance the art programme, education and research projects, so by hosting an event with us you will be helping Tate create a space to promote public understanding and enjoyment of British, modern and contemporary art for all.
For further details: private.events@tate.org.uk
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Executive Boxes at Twickenham Stadium
If you’re looking for an inspirational space to host meetings for you and your team, look no further than the 150+ pitch-facing executive boxes available at Twickenham Stadium.
Twickenham Stadium is only a short 20-minute train journey from London Waterloo, making it a fantastic central location to gather your team for a face to face catch-up. Moreover, boxes are available all year round and offer a great variety of additional extras to suit all meeting requirements, including food and drinks packages, AV equipment hire and much more.
Best of all, as Twickenham is the Home of England Rugby, all executive boxes at the stadium provide an awe-inspiring view across the famous playing surface that has inspired generations of elite rugby players. An inspiration that is sure to transfer to you and your team.
Thanks to the stadiums online executive box booking system, booking a meeting at Twickenham has never been easier. Simply select your party size, your chosen date, your timings and your optional add-ons for the day to secure a fantastic meetings space. Visit Twickenham Stadium’s website to learn more.
Host your event in a work of art by hiring The Zilkha Auditorium at Whitechapel Gallery. The strikingly colourful assemblage of seating is designed by Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick, and forms a component of the permanent Social Sculptures.
Gillick’s practise and featured artwork PROTOTYPE CONFERENCE ROOM WITH JOKE BY MATTHEW MODINE (ARRANGED BY MARKUS WISBECK) 1999/2009 is concerned with aesthetics of social spaces with a focus on modes of production rather than consumption. He is aware of how the different properties of materials, structure and colours can affect our surroundings and influence the way we behave. The titles of his individual pieces often allude to events or an activity, encouraging us to socially and intellectually explore our perception of the spaces that his works intervene.
The Zilkha Auditorium is a perfect space for conferences, training days and lectures, and has a capacity for up to 110 persons. Cost of hire includes a dedicated Events Manager and AV Technician.
All money raised from commercial hire at Whitechapel Gallery is returned to support the Education and Public programmes.
For further details on The Zilkha Auditorium and Whitechapel Gallery, please contact Hire@WhitechapelGallery.org