London in the summer is a great place to entertain clients, reward colleagues, or adore with friends and family to mark any occasion. To help you find the perfect summer venue our member venues have an abundance of beautiful spaces both outdoors and indoors to choose from. You can enjoy stunning palace pavilions with formal gardens, tranquil terraces with incredible city views, sunlit eighteenth-century rooms with precious artworks, hidden courtyards with exotic planting, iconic colonnades with open lawns, even stadium bowls with famous pitches. Pair your summer event with private views of award winning galleries, experience historic museum tours, encourage teamwork with exciting team-building activities or simply relax by a gin and tonic station, mocktail bar or enjoy a delicious summer BBQ.
Surrounded by beautiful formal gardens in the grounds of Kensington Palace proudly stands The Kensington Palace Pavilion; a relaxed and elegant setting for summer parties, drinks receptions and dinners.
The Kensington Palace Pavilion, a glass fronted building overlooking the palace's famous Sunken Garden, replaces the Orangery at Kensington Palace until 2024. It overlooks the Sunken Garden, planted in 1908 and terraced with paving and ornamental flower beds. Its vibrant colours and exotic planting provide a peaceful, yet stunning backdrop to the venue.
This unique space provides a truly exclusive and memorable event experience for extravagant gala dinners and evening receptions, particularly in 2023 when guests can also enter the palace for a private viewing of the temporary exhibition Crown to Couture and enter the glittering world of the royal Georgian court. Guests can discover how the trailblazing fashion of 18th-century nobility has inspired today's iconic red-carpet looks, alongside the beauty of Kensington Palace.
Can accommodate up to 800 for standing receptions, and up to 300 guests for seated dinners.
For further details please contact the events team on: kensingtonpalaceevents@hrp.org.uk
Summer Parties on the Terrace, at No.4 Hamilton Place
Join us for a luxurious experience when you host your summer party at No.4 Hamilton Place.
We offer the Argyll Room & Terrace, which provides an unbeatable setting for a summer party in Mayfair, London – the Argyll itself is beautiful and the terrace has fantastic views overlooking Hyde Park; London, with capturing the evening sun.
We can accommodate up to 200 guests standing or 100 guests seated.
We offer fabulous packages which are provided by our in-house caterers; Blue Strawberry. You can choose from a delicious BBQ spread, bowl foods or canapes. Which all included varied drinks options.
To really make the event your own, choose from bespoke package upgrades, including garden games, a gin and tonic station, evening band, DJ and much more! Sit back and relax while our hands on team arrange a fun filled evening for you your guests.
Contact hello@4hp.org.uk to book now! Be quick! Dates are going fast.
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Summer is always our busiest wedding season at the Foundling Museum – and you can see why! The south-facing windows in the beautiful Court Room means sunlight streams in all day long, making the perfect backdrop to intimate ceremonies, receptions, and wedding breakfasts.
Your wedding photos will feature stunning artworks by artists like Hogarth and Gainsborough, all alongside the original eighteenth-century interiors and sculpture. Both of our historic rooms are licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, enabling wedding parties of up to 110 to celebrate your special day.
For more information please contact: events@foundlingmuseum.org.uk
It’s officially that time of year where the days are feeling longer, and everyone is generally in a brighter mood. It is also the perfect time to entertain guests and Tate Modern is home to an array of wonderful spaces, including the Level 10 Viewing Terrace, which makes the ideal location for summer events.
The Viewing Terrace is the perfect destination to host an exquisite event that ticks all the right boxes. At the top of Tate Modern’s Blavatnik Building, the 360° floor to ceiling windows boast remarkable and unique views of London treasures, including a breath-taking view of St Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames.
The industrial and minimal nature of the room gives scope to tailor a bespoke evening that fits your vision. Watch the sunset’s golden haze over the city before it eventually lights up itself and the bustling city comes to life. For an elegant drinks reception there is a capacity for 150 guests, or alternatively, 80 for a seated dinner, where Tate’s Head Chef Spencer Ralph works closely with the in-house team and sustainable producers to curate a delicious menu.
To book an unforgettable event at one of London’s wonderful landmarks please contact private.events@tate.org.uk
It’s finally happening! Spring is approaching, and we are one step closer to summer in the city. With its landmark location on Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate the warmer evenings with friends, family, or colleagues.
Our outdoor space, the Portico Terrace, boasts an incredible vantage point across the square, with sights of Nelson’s Column, St Martin’s in the Fields, and Big Ben. Once our doors close to the public, guests have an exclusive opportunity - enjoying the Portico Terrace for a private event. The Terrace can host up to 100 guests, making it the perfect setting for a celebration.
We are offering 20% off venue hire pricing for this incredible space, for events in July and August.
For more information please contact: venuehire@ng-london.org.uk
If you're looking for a great venue for a summer party in the heart of St James, {10-11} Carlton House Terrace is the perfect setting for you!
With options to host your summer celebrations in a beautiful private garden or in the delightful interiors of the Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse, there's something to suit every taste and budget.
Each packages includes the culinary delights of catering partners Searcys, from canape receptions to Summer BBQ style feasting. Prices start from £98 + VAT pp.
For further details please contact: info@10-11cht.co.uk
Positioned in the north-west corner of the iconic Somerset House courtyard, The Courtauld Terrace offers intimate outdoor entertaining for up to 60 guests.
Pair a spring or summer reception with a private view of The Courtauld’s award-winning galleries, boasting one of the most impressive collections of Impressionist art in the world. Guests can enjoy paintings by Van Gogh, Cèzanne, Manet and other famous names with an expert tour that unlocks fascinating stories, before enjoying a relaxed reception al fresco.
The Terrace leads on from the striking Courtauld vaults, with a permanent bar and décor that changes with the seasons and shows. It also offers a wet weather option if needed.
For further information please contact: venuehire@courtauld.ac.uk
Museum of London is gearing up for a spectacular summer season with its Summer in the City package. Whether you’re organising an informal drinks reception for colleagues or a big client party, the Terrace Rooms with their own private gardens and patio are the perfect setting for a summer celebration. With capacity for up to 400 guests, and both indoor and outdoor spaces available, you can enjoy a memorable event whatever the weather! For larger summer parties, the contemporary London Wall Bar & Kitchen and versatile Entrance Hall are also available to hire.
In collaboration with catering partner Bovingdons, an all-inclusive summer package is on offer with delicious seasonal food, as well as cocktails and mocktails. Packages include canapes and bowl food, street food inspired food stations and summer BBQs, so you can select what best suits your event and guests.
Prices start from £119+VAT per person (minimum numbers apply). To enquire, email venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk or call 020 7814 5789
With its waterside location and beautiful Grade I listed features, the Museum of London Docklands is the perfect setting to enjoy good weather, good food and good company this Summer.
In conjunction with caterer Bovingdons, a selection of packages complemented by street party styling is on offer so you can enjoy ‘Summer on the Docks’. Unlimited Prosecco or Raspberry Mojitos will be provided to welcome guests, followed by unlimited house wine, beer and mocktails for the remainder of the evening. Food options include canapes and bowl food, a BBQ, or a street food reception.
The Riverside Room and Muscovado Hall offer a stunning backdrop with original exposed brickwork and pine columns, as well as access to the quayside terrace. And with the return of the Rum Store and Sugar Store for the Summer season, the museum can accommodate up to 900 guests on the ground floor with access to the terrace for an additional 350.
Prices start from £87 +VAT per person (minimum numbers apply). To enquire, email venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk or call 020 7814 5789
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Enjoy your summer at Somerset House this year! Our River Terrace can host up to 500 people for a standing reception or, can be made to feel more intimate for smaller numbers. Set against the backdrop of Somerset House’s iconic façade and with breath-taking views across the Thames, the River Terrace is one of our most exclusive outdoor spaces - the perfect location to invite your guests to enjoy a private reception while the London landmarks light up your summer event.
Sit back and relax, we will do all the hard work for you. Our dedicated team will be on hand to ensure your guests have the best time celebrating.
For further details please contact: events@somersethouse.org.uk
Twickenham Stadium is the perfect London venue to host summer and outdoor events, thanks to its 34 unique stadium event spaces providing event space for groups of all sizes, as well as the excellent ability to host events in the stadium bowl and beside the famous pitch.
Drinks receptions and BBQs are always a popular activity at Twickenham, with a delicious range of food and drink menus to choose between, various entertainment solutions to further enhance events, and a stunning backdrop like no other beside the pitch at the home of the national rugby team.
The stadium bowl also regularly plays host to a variety of exciting team-building activities, designed to encourage teamwork and networking opportunities amongst colleagues, perfect to combine with post-activity drinks or dining events in any of the stadiums other event spaces.
Learn more about the broad variety of fantastic summer events available at Twickenham by visiting www.twickenhamstadium.com/summer-parties , by emailing the Twickenham team at conferencesandevents@rfu.com, or by calling 020 8744 9997.
Summer at RCP London Events
The RCP London Events’ (Royal College of Physicians) Medicinal Garden is a wonderfully tranquil space adjacent to Regent’s Park. Thanks to its secluded location, it is the ideal setting for creative summer parties, receptions and al fresco dining for up to 200 guests.
We have created three fabulous summer party packages to entertain your guests and delight them with freshly made Neapolitan pizza, delicious items from the grill and street food from around the world.
Each package puts sustainability first, offering a vast selection of plant-based, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
1. Pizza Party Package
Our pizzas are freshly prepared and cooked in our wood burning pizza oven.
2. BBQ Party Package
We offer a vast range of sizzling food choices, including plant-based options, local meat and sustainably-caught fish.
3. Interactive Food Stalls
Thanks to their unique setup, they provide an opportunity for guests to interact with our expert chefs and enjoy the sense of theatre involved in the creation of their food.
For further details of these packages please contact: events@rcp.ac.uk
The stylish 1851 Courtyard at the Royal College of Music, the global no. 1 institution for performing arts, is the perfect setting for a standout summer celebration.
The beautiful red brick 1851 Courtyard is a hidden gem and suntrap in the heart of South Kensington. Full of original features and overlooking the stunning Cotes-Burgan atrium, this unexpected outside space is the perfect spot to enjoy the longer evenings. Host a summer drinks receptions with canapés for up to 280 guests in the RCM Café and 1851 Courtyard and keep them entertained by utilising the talented Royal College of Music students, who can provide live music from jazz to classical recitals. To further enhance your summer event, the RCM Museum, situated close to the Courtyard, provides a great opportunity for private guided tours around the impressive collection, including the world’s oldest guitar!
To enquire about hosting a summer event in RCM’s 1851 Courtyard, contact the team by emailing venuehire@rcm.ac.uk or calling 020 7591 4320
You’ll be spoilt for choice with so many summer party options at Royal Museums Greenwich. The blue skies and sunshine of summertime really brings our venues to life; and the buzz of excitement throughout Greenwich Park is almost tangible. The perfect lively setting a summer party. Here are just some of the options on offer:
Make the most of the long summer evenings on the top deck of Cutty Sark, as the sun reflects off the River Thames. Take advantage of the bright and airy Queen’s House, with French doors which open out to the South Lawns and Greenwich Park beyond. Up the hill across the park, the Prime Meridian Courtyard offers some of the best views of London. Or, why not host an al fresco banquet under the iconic colonnades which connect the National Maritime museum and the Queen’s House – the perfect shade on a hot summer’s day.
Enquire about your summer party with Royal Museums Greenwich at events@rmg.co.uk
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‘Build Your Own’ Summer party at RIBA at 66 Portland Place and enjoy a summer celebration in an incredible heritage venue in Marylebone.
The light-filled, Art Deco inspired Florence Hall is the perfect setting for a summer social with its stunning floor to ceiling windows, beautiful architecture, and a leafy outdoor terrace. Featuring a living wall, calming water feature and ample space, the terrace can be used for a BBQ with guests able to enjoy a refreshing drink whilst watching the chefs cook up a sizzling feast. Alternatively, finger food items and a market stall can be served inside or out. Each option includes 1 hour of the unlimited drinks package.
Whether it’s an informal team social or client entertaining, the Florence Hall and its terrace are summer party ready! The summer package is priced from £86+VAT pp (based on minimum numbers). To enquire, call 020 7307 3888 or email venues@riba.org
Step into the most famous cricket ground in the world, full of history, charm, and an unforgettable backdrop. Located in the heart of St. John’s Wood, a central location only one stop from Baker Street. The Home of Cricket is an exceptional and unique venue to host your summer party this year.
Start your event with a Pimm’s reception in the sun and tuck into our award-winning in-house catering, complimented with an unlimited drinks package. We offer a dazzling trio of venues for al fresco parties and receptions - Our largest outdoor space, Centurion’s Roof Terrace can host up to 350 guests. With catering options ranging from incredible canapés and bowl food to a full BBQ menu with something sweet to finish, you will not be disappointed!
Enquire now to see the Summer Party Packages available for your event: events@mcc.org.uk
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Summer will see two new exhibitions open at the Soane.
Architects’ Houses, which will run from 07 June to 10 September will celebrate five London houses, all of which, like the Soane Museum, have been designed by the architects who lived – and in some cases still live – in them.
Visions in Porcelain: A Rake’s Progress (07 June to 10 September) will see acclaimed artist Bouke de Vries’ working with ceramics to respond to William Hogarth’s A Rake’s Progress and will be displayed in the Foyle Space, across from the Museum’s famous Picture Room which houses the original paintings.
Take advantage of the evening summer sunshine to book tours and receptions while the Museum is bathed in golden light by Soane’s iconic yellow glass skylights.
For further information please contact: events@soane.org.uk
The Smith Centre at the Science Museum is the perfect setting for exclusive summer parties with its beautiful open-plan outdoor courtyard available to host drinks receptions and intimate dinners.
The Smith Centre occupies a building originally constructed in 1890 and reflects this history in the design of its event spaces. With four rooms of varying sizes from small meeting spaces to an ample-sized salon for up to 200 guests, you can hire the Smith Centre for a daytime meeting or training before an evening drinks reception in the Courtyard. Or host an intimate private dinner for your team or key clients in the stunning, secluded outdoor setting.
Located on the ground floor of the Science Museum, the Smith Centre can be accessed through a private entrance on Imperial College Road enhancing the exclusivity of the event.
To enquire about using the Smith Centre and its Courtyard for your summer event, contact the team by emailing venuehire@sciencemuseum.ac.uk or call 020 7942 4340
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Summer is almost upon us, and we can’t wait! Tucked away, around the corner from Holborn station is The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Amongst the impressive historic halls are the Inn’s tranquil outdoor spaces. Whether you are looking for a private garden or a Terrace with beautiful views over the Estate, our outdoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop for summer receptions, BBQs, and alfresco dining.
Our summer menu favourites include Scallop, Avruga Caviar, Rhubarb Gel on a Nori Tapioca Crisp and Goats Cheese Mousse, Beetroot Relish, Elderflower Gel & Fennel Seed Tuile. If that’s not enough to tempt you, a range of refreshing summer beverages will be on offer too.
Summer packages are available for the East Terrace for up to 450 guests and the North Lawn for up to 200 guests.
Get in touch with the Events Team for more information on hosting your summer reception at Lincoln’s Inn: events@lincolnsinn.org.uk
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The British Library Terrace – Summer Discount Offer!
Have you ever thought about hosting your summer event in a library?
We are offering 10% discount off venue hire for The Terrace evening hire during Summer. This offer is exclusively for enquiries through UVL for May – August 2023.
Our Terrace Restaurant is a light, airy space with floor-to-ceiling windows. Step outside and take in the panoramic rooftop views across St Pancras whilst sipping cocktails at a world-renowned venue. Perfect for enjoying the sun on warm summer evenings.
This unique space is ideal for summer celebrations, receptions or dinners.
Get in contact with the British Library’s venue hire team today to take advantage of this special offer.
For further details please contact: CentralEventsTeam@bl.uk
St Martin-in-the-Fields Sunny Courtyard is the perfect spot for your summer event! The enclosed courtyard with its dedicated entrance is attached to a beautiful and historic church sitting right on the doorstep of Trafalgar square.
We can accommodate groups of up to 300 guests and offer in-house catering to suit all your needs. From canapés to bowl food to BBQs or even bespoke menus, our catering can be adjusted to accommodate most dietary requirements. Our bar offers a range of refreshing summer beverages to compliment all tastes.
Extremely well connected with Charring Cross train and tube station only a couple of minutes away, getting to and from St Martin’s is a summer breeze.
Please contact our team now events@smitf.org for a customised quotation to see how our team can make this year’s summer party the one to remember!