Bishopsgate Institute is a haven in the city, where culture, heritage and learning meet, and our mission is to inspire independent thought, connect past and present.

Situated just two minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Station, our historic and atmospheric spaces are available for a range of private and corporate events.

Weddings and Celebrations

For more than 100 years, the Mail Rail event space was a vital artery in Britain’s communication network. It was keeping information and conversations flowing but hidden from the view.  Now you have the chance to experience the secret for yourself - the ambition, dedication and ingenuity that made it truly unique.

Nestled in the centre of London overlooking the Thames, its fantastic location and stunning interiors make it the perfect venue for clients looking for an opulent central London venue minutes from the City.

It is a beautiful and extraordinarily varied collection, including many famous works: Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Monet's The Water-Lily Pond, JMW Turner's The Fighting Temeraire to name but a few. Located within the heart of central London, where better to entertain your guests than Trafalgar Square?

Built on historic foundations at the very heart of the capital, Somerset House is London’s working arts centre, home to the UK’s largest creative community and one of the city’s best loved public spaces.

The spectacular, neo-classical building offers 12 blank canvas, versatile event spaces, including indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for staging events of all styles and sizes - ranging in capacity from 10 to 1,500.Somerset House is ideally located, sitting between the River Thames and Covent Garden and is accessible via major transport links in the centre of the capital.

The Museum is one of the finest former private residences in London and first opened its doors as a National Museum in 1900. Home to unsurpassed displays of French 18th-century painting, furniture and porcelain, as well as iconic Old Master paintings and a world class armoury, Hertford House has been a spectacular venue for entertaining for over 100 years.

The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design. The V&A’s magnificent South Kensington building is a unique gem of Victorian architecture and an iconic London landmark for hosting memorable private and corporate events. The Dome is one of London’s most elegant and impressive settings with a soaring ceiling, classical architecture, marble columns and Dave Chihuly’s statement glass chandelier. It is perfect for receptions, dinners and late night dancing.

Offering some of the best panoramic views of London and the Thames, Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic and unique venues. Whether it is an intimate dinner, wedding celebration or corporate gathering, our spaces will suit any event and our dedicated and expert team will support you in planning and executing your event at this historic venue. Think showstopping events with minimal environmental impact.

This architecturally rich building encompasses diverse entertaining spaces and displays artwork from 1500 to the present day. Minutes away from the heart of Westminster and within walking distance from Victoria Station and the Thames Clipper stop, this beautiful Grade-II listed building offers a range of formal and relaxed spaces to host a variety of events.

Hintze Hall

Hintze Hall has a dramatic sense of place. With its grand entrance leading to soaring Romanesque arches, a magnificent stone staircase and 25m skeleton of a blue whale suspended from the ceiling, it is the ideal venue for all kinds of events.

Just some of the events we've held: dinner dances, after-show parties, fashion shows, award ceremony press launches, bar and bat mitzvahs, and weddings. Depending on the number of people and the nature of your event, you can also hire the adjoining galleries for your guests to explore.