The London Library The HACShaftesbury TheatreYoung V&A Pitzhanger Manor and GalleryEnglish National BalletCamley Street Natural Park FramelessBishopsgate InstituteMansion HouseRoundhouseThe Courtauld Gallery Royal College of MusicNo.11 Cavendish SquareScience Gallery LondonNo.4 Hamilton PlaceOne Birdcage WalkThe Postal MuseumSadler’s WellsHorniman Museum and GardensHouses of ParliamentThe Royal Institution of Great Britain{10-11} Carlton House TerraceRSA HouseBritish LibraryTwo Temple PlaceThe National GalleryChiswick House and GardensGoldsmiths' Centre, TheSomerset HouseSir John Soane's MuseumScience MuseumRoyal Opera HouseRoyal Museums GreenwichRIBA at 66 Portland PlaceRoyal Hospital ChelseaWhitechapel GalleryRoyal Horticultural HallsWestminster AbbeyRoyal Geographical SocietyWellcome Collection Venue HireWallace CollectionRCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)Royal Albert HallV&A South KensingtonTwickenham StadiumRoyal Air Force MuseumTrinity HouseTower of LondonTower BridgeOld Royal Naval CollegeTate BritainSyon ParkSt Paul's CathedralSt Martin-in-the-FieldsSouthwark CathedralSpencer HouseNatural History MuseumNational TheatreNational Portrait GalleryMuseum of the Order of St. JohnMuseum of London, DocklandsMuseum of LondonMuseum of BrandsThe Honourable Society of The Middle TempleLord's Cricket GroundLondon Transport MuseumKew GardensKensington PalaceHonourable Society of Lincoln's InnHarrow SchoolHampton Court PalaceGuildhallFoundling MuseumDulwich Picture Gallerythe Design MuseumCutty SarkBAFTA 195 PiccadillyBanqueting HouseChelsea Physic GardenCentral Hall WestminsterFreemasons’ HallChrist Church Spitalfields
Marquee
Marquee Venues
Whatever the weather, holding an event in a marquee gives you the opportunity to experience some of London’s most stunning outside spaces whilst celebrating a ceremony or hosting an outdoor party. Many of our 80+ unique venues have extensive grounds and stunning gardens in which to accommodate guests, whether it’s a countryside feel or a taste of being at the heart of London.
Light and spacious, there’s something quintessentially British about a marquee venue in summer; it’s England at its romantic best. Keep it classic with drinks and canapes for a wedding reception or select a more formal experience for a sit-down corporate event.
A number of our member venues have permanent outdoor fixtures available all year-round or can work with you to install temporary solutions to suit your particular theme: create a festival environment with spacious tipis, experience nature with a transparent structure, or design a traditional wedding space with a luxurious marquee.
Don’t hesitate to contact UVL today at enquiries@uniquevenuesoflondon.co.uk to arrange a viewing with your preferred marquee venue from our list of members below.
Hampton Court Palace
For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has boldly and magnificently played host to gala celebrations, festive banquets and historic meetings. England’s most famous kings and queens, from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to William III and Mary II, dazzled audiences of ambassadors, courtiers, cardinals, artists and dignitaries with the grandeur and majesty of the palace.
Today, your guests can step onto this inspiring stage and experience the soaring state rooms, grand staircases, cobbled courtyards and gorgeous gardens of one of the greatest palaces ever built.
Situated in the heart of a South London Village, just 15 minutes from central London, Dulwich Picture Gallery is home to one of the country’s finest collections of baroque Masters. The suite of eight interconnecting galleries offers the perfect intimate and pioneering space for exquisite drinks and canape receptions or formal banquets surrounded by the densely hung highlights of Dulwich’s permanent collection.
Founded in 1673, the Grade-I listed Chelsea Physic Garden offers an oasis of green in the heart of one of the world’s most stylish urban districts. Escape the indoors and the grey din of the city, and hold your event within our four-acre grounds—a living exhibition of over 4,500 plant specimens, meticulously curated over 350 years.
Chiswick House and Gardens is a beautiful and historic setting for a range of events from a romantic wedding or civil partnership, a special party or dinner to corporate award ceremonies and team building days. From intiimate dinners to larger receptions for up to 300 people.
This quiet oasis located in west London, includes the stunning 18th century villa, Chiswick House and adjacent pavilion, surrounded by fabulous landscaped Italianate gardens.
Treat your guests like royalty at one of London’s most iconic venues.
Like a loyal sentry, armed with powerful stone walls, the Tower of London has repelled invasion and protected the kingdom while securing high-profile prisoners and precious contents within. Whatever event you are planning, we proudly invite you and your guests to enjoy the amazing venues available for hire at this World Heritage Site.
Each of the impressive event spaces has its own story to tell.
For centuries, Hampton Court Palace has boldly and magnificently played host to gala celebrations, festive banquets and historic meetings. England’s most famous kings and queens, from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to William III and Mary II, dazzled audiences of ambassadors, courtiers, cardinals, artists and dignitaries with the grandeur and majesty of the palace.
Today, your guests can step onto this inspiring stage and experience the soaring state rooms, grand staircases, cobbled courtyards and gorgeous gardens of one of the greatest palaces ever built.
The Horniman is home to three unique spaces available for private hire. An elegant Victorian Grade II listed Conservatory, an Edwardian Grade II listed Bandstand, and a sleek contemporary Pavilion. The Museum itself houses internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, a fascinating Natural History Gallery and an acclaimed Aquarium. The recent addition of a Butterfly House makes the Horniman a truly unique and inspiring destination.
Founded in 1682 by Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Royal Hospital Chelsea was built as a home for 'veterans broken by age and war'. For over 300 years it has housed the famous scarlet-coated Chelsea Pensioners, former soldiers of the British Army, who come to live in this magnificent site during their retirement. Its stunning buildings and gardens make for a truly idyllic location for your event in central London.
Nestled among the vibrant energy of London's South Bank, Southwark Cathedral presents an illustrious setting for conferences and meetings. With its rich historical significance and Gothic architectural splendour, our venue offers a diverse range of spaces tailored to suit various event needs.
Founded in 1673, the Grade-I listed Chelsea Physic Garden offers an oasis of green in the heart of one of the world’s most stylish urban districts. Escape the indoors and the grey din of the city, and hold your event within our four-acre grounds—a living exhibition of over 4,500 plant specimens, meticulously curated over 350 years.
The College grounds boast lawns, courtyards and colonnades providing a perfect welcome. The venue’s elegant rooms offer guests an unforgettable and incomparable experience. Ideal for awards dinners, PR events, drinks and canapé receptions, weddings, and the newly refurbished Admiral’s House for meeting and training rooms.
With excellent facilities and a wealth of flexible interior space, Twickenham Stadium can effortlessly cater for large-scale business conferences, meetings, private dinners and social receptions. In all there are 34 flexible, dedicated spaces and rooms, many providing attendees and delegates with a view of the famous playing field that has inspired the national rugby team.
From private dinners in the Fourth Form Room to spectacular parties in the Speech Room, Harrow School is an ideal location for your event. Working with selected suppliers, we can manage all aspects of event design, production and catering to ensure that your event, like us, is unique and exclusively yours.
Situated in the heart of London, yet with beautiful and secluded surroundings, this historic venue boasts one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country. Built in 1570 it remains virtually unaltered to this day never failing to wow clients when they step into the room. An impressive setting for dinners up to 300 and receptions up to 500 guests.
The stunning suite of Bench Apartments with exquisite carved panelling and intricate ceilings are ideal for smaller receptions, lunches, and meetings.
For 1000 years, the Abbey has hosted a fantastic variety of events; the crowning of kings and queens, weddings, christenings and proclamations were all held within this magnificent building.
Today, you too can experience the tantalising prospect of celebrating your event in a location steeped in history and complete with 21st century ambience.
We can include a private tour of the Abbey for your guests as part of our package.
Standing at the edge of the City of London, the Museum of the Order of St John offers eight stunning rooms dating from the twelfth to the twenty-first centuries, and a secluded garden.
A hidden jewel in the heart of London, the Museum contains some of the most historic and atmospheric spaces the city has to offer, housed in one of the few gatehouses to survive centuries of redevelopment and war.
Built in the 16th century on the site of a medieval abbey, Syon stands amidst 200 acres of Capability Brown parkland. Peaceful enough to feel like an oasis of calm, and yet only a stone’s throw from Central London.
The London home of the Duke of Northumberland and the Percy family, for over 400 years, Syon has incredible historical connections from the medieval and Tudor past and our elegant spaces are sure to bring style and sophistication to your event.
Today, the palace is available to hire for a limited number of events each year, whether for fabulous garden parties, sumptuous weddings, amazing dinners or sensational awards ceremonies. The list is endless as the spaces and gardens offer a variety of exciting and versatile spaces to hire.
The State Apartments are a succession of opulent, palatial rooms consisting of four venue spaces, The Privy Chamber, The Kings Drawing Room, The Cupola Room and The King's Gallery. These spaces are available for private evening hire.
Described as a hidden gem, Camley Street Natural Park overlooks the calm waters of Regents Canal and is surrounded by the blooming wildflower meadows of our 2-acre nature reserve.
The newly refurbished Kingfisher Suite, which opened in 2021, provides a modern and airy space for daytime meetings, wedding ceremonies and small gatherings with triple aspect views of King’s Cross and the nature reserve. Come evening, the Kingfisher Suite can be combined with the Canopy to host larger outdoor standing receptions, wedding breakfasts and seated dinners by the Wildflower Bee Bank.
Located in the heart of South Kensington's arts and science district, the Society is one of London’s most charming and iconic venues for a wide range of events from conferences, lectures and meetings to receptions, weddings and exhibitions. The venue’s Grade II* listed building combines unique character with modern facilities to create a perfect backdrop for your event.
This Westminster corporate events venue in Central London can hold conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars and lectures as well as elegant private dining functions, award dinners and weddings from numbers as low as 10 up to 498 for a stand up drinks reception.
Once the former residence of Prime Minister William Gladstone we sit at the very heart of the capital, overlooking St James’s Park, Whitehall and the Mall. Our central London location really couldn't be better being just 5 minutes from Piccadilly Circus underground and Charing Cross train station.
Situated in the heart of a South London Village, just 15 minutes from central London, Dulwich Picture Gallery is home to one of the country’s finest collections of baroque Masters. The suite of eight interconnecting galleries offers the perfect intimate and pioneering space for exquisite drinks and canape receptions or formal banquets surrounded by the densely hung highlights of Dulwich’s permanent collection.
St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square sits right in the heart of London and boasts some of the most unusual and spectacular spaces in which to hold events. From corporate parties, brand activations, private celebrations, film location work, West End opening night parties, product launches to meetings, training sessions and more, we can accommodate you across a variety of unique and memorable spaces.
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.