A milestone event is worthy of an exclusive experience in a stunning venue. Whether it’s a traditional wedding ceremony, private conference, product launch or luxury family party, the perfect reception venue should provide a variety of services to accommodate your needs, ensuring the event is a success.
However, planning for these types of events is essential and finding the right venue can be a daunting task; location is crucial, as is the setting. Do you want a historic building or a contemporary structure; a beautiful outdoor park, or an intimate private room with a view? Fortunately, our portfolio consists of over 70 reception venues – each one steeped in its own, unique history. With such a large selection of spectacular locations and stunning scenery to choose from – all located across central London, we're certain that you'll find the perfect venue for your next milestone or event.
Often, a private event or a party will have highly-specific requirements, which can be particularly challenging for some membership organisations. However, by working alongside our venues and their long-standing suppliers, we tailor every requirement to make each of our events a truly unique experience for our clients, regardless of size or function. Whether you require a catering package, floral arrangement or entertainment for the day, our venues will be on-hand to ensure that your event runs smoothly.
For more information about the locations or service that we provide, please see our venue pages below, or feel free to contact us directly with your enquiry at enquiries@uniquevenuesoflondon.co.uk.
Wellcome Collection offers sustainable, flexible and contemporary event spaces with ultra-modern AV facilities in an unrivalled central London location.
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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.
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Rich in history, yet designed for the needs of today, the RCP is housed in a magnificent grade 1 listed modern building overlooking leafy Regent's Park in the heart of London.
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With its broad selection of event spaces, legendary performance history, beautiful architecture and award-winning catering, the Royal Albert Hall is the ideal venue to host daytime meetings or bespoke evening functions with capacities from 20 to 5,000 people.
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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.
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With excellent facilities and a wealth of flexible interior space, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham 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.
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Whether you are looking for a business meeting for 20 people, banquet for 600 or reception for 800 - we will ensure that your event takes off with great success!
The Royal Air Force Museum London offers a wide range of versatile areas available for receptions, dinners, Christmas parties and celebrations. If you are looking for an exclusive venue to really impress your guests, you can’t get more unique than our exclusive aircraft halls available for evening events, containing rare and historic artefacts from the world of aviation. Imagine your guests enjoying a reception surrounded by iconic aircraft such as the Spitfire and Hurricane in our Historic Hangars or being served dinner underneath the wings of the magnificent Sunderland Flying Boat in our brand new 100 Years of the RAF Exhibition
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Located on Tower Hill offering exceptional views of the historic Tower of London, Trinity House is a delightful Georgian gem of a venue. Height, light and space characterise the five rooms available for exclusive use, four of them south-facing with Tower and Trinity Square Garden views. The working home of the General Lighthouse Authority, Trinity House is dotted throughout with intriguing maritime artefacts and treasures, including the brass bell from the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Lord’s is an exceptional venue for meetings, exhibitions, conferences, weddings and dining events. Conveniently located in the heart of London, and offering stunning vistas of the ground, we can provide anything from a sumptuous private dining room in the Pavilion to one of London’s most innovative venues, the J.P. Morgan Media Centre.
The Palladian style building provides a spectacular setting for business meetings, civic and livery activity, conferences, receptions and dinners; and is also home to a wonderful plate and art collection. The versatile event spaces available on both the first and second floors, are available for private hire and exclusive use.
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This versatile venue can accommodate 1-200 guests with ten event spaces across four floors
As one of the largest uninterrupted floor spaces in central London, the iconic Lindley Hall is an easily accessible, Grade II listed building which is entirely flexible. The hall’s stunning glass-vaulted ceiling lets in an abundance of natural light and can be fully blacked out if required. It’s your blank canvas for every type of event, hosting conferences, exhibitions, fashion shows, dinner dances, weddings, product launches, and many other events. It also provides a stunning backdrop for music videos, car launches, adverts and films.
Whether it be a brand activation, creative workshop or corporate entertaining, our RIBA-award winning building is the perfect place for you. With flexible facilities and a team of professionals ready to help, we guarantee your event will be unique and executed flawlessly. Plus, with our convenient location in London City Island, you and your guests are sure to have an amazing time!
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.
Banqueting House has two spaces for corporate and private evening entertaining. The Main Hall is topped by the magnificent Rubens ceiling and able to seat 380 for dinner or 500 for a drinks reception. The Undercroft is an atmospheric space for pre-dinner drinks or more contemporary parties.
As a charity and place of education, by choosing us for your event, you are supporting us as we develop the next generation of talented musicians.
For receptions, gala dinners, award ceremonies, launches and Christmas parties, choose from the iconic main galleries accommodating 10-1,500 guests. A dedicated conference suite and IMAX Theatre are available for daytime events. Our content and collections, innovative branding and unique features will heighten the ‘wow’ factor.
The Royal Opera House is a unique venue; home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. We bring together the world’s most extraordinary artists in more than five hundred performances and events across our two world class stages and other stunning spaces every year.
There is a wide variety of hire options, giving you the chance to host an unforgettable event in an iconic venue that seamlessly blends the historic and contemporary in the heart of London’s West End.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Built in 1847 The Roundhouse was originally known as the New Great Circular Engine House and many of its features are retained today giving the venue its Grade II* listing.
After years of renovations the Roundhouse re-opened in 2006 as a state-of-the-art event space complete with staging, in house PA, trusses, lighting, offices, box office, dressing rooms and brand-new foyer enabling its fully accessible status. Private parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs and performances returned with our first event in 2006!
Sir John Soane's Museum is one of the most atmospheric and fascinating museums in London, a fantastic venue for a dinner, drinks reception or a private tour, as well as for filming and photography. Set in a Grade I listed building of outstanding originality, the unexpected interiors display Soane's vast, eccentric collections, still arranged as they were on his death in 1837.
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London Museum Spaces is a stunning venue for both daytime and evening events and these unique spaces provide the perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, dinners and conferences.
The museum can be hired exclusively for evening events. On arrival, guests are welcomed into the contemporary Entrance Hall for their drinks reception before moving into the London Ellipse Hall, the main event space. The Terrace Gallery is also a popular space for dinners, using the adjacent Garden Room for arrival drinks and dancing.
The British Library has a duty to preserve, store and make available content of all kinds in digital and physical formats. We make our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone, for research, inspiration and enjoyment. It is this prestigious duty that makes the British Library an iconic and memorable event location.
Armoury House
The Grade II listed building, dating back to 1735, situated in the heart of the City of London was designed by HAC member, Thomas Stibbs and currently houses a collection of the finest historical artefacts and treasures from the regiment’s history.
The 18th century manor house has five rooms available to be hired out from conferences to intimate dinners and weddings. Most spaces throughout this historic building benefit from an incredible combination of high ceilings and ample daylight with modern AV facilities.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers a selection of spectacular and iconic event venues set within our world renowned gardens. From enchanting gardens to iconic buildings, our venues are designed to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests - all within easy reach of central London.
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.
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?
Situated in the heart of the City of London, the world’s leading international financial and business centre, this striking Grade I-listed landmark offers a stunning setting for banquets, conferences, dinners and receptions. With clients that include leading international organisations, charities and professional and academic bodies, Guildhall offers an extraordinary portfolio of historic spaces, fully equipped with excellent facilities for modern business requirements.
With a number of spaces available for private hire, it’s the perfect venue for lovers of the written word to come together under its rich architecture and impressive bookshelves. The London Library can be hired for a range of events, such as meetings, presentations, launches and celebrations, or even as a space to film.
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.
As one of the world’s most iconic buildings, no other venue in the world is more instantly recognised than the Palace of Westminster. The UNESCO World Heritage Site stands on a historic riverside location which was once the ancient palace to the Norman Kings and is now home to the United Kingdom’s Parliament.
Science Gallery London connects art, science and health to drive innovation in the heart of the city. Our free-to-visit space opened in London Bridge on 21 September 2018. Our programme brings together scientific researchers, students, local communities and artists in surprising and innovative ways. We present three themed seasons every year, incorporating exhibitions, events, performances, live experiments, open discussions and festivals, all with scientific engagement at their core.
The Buffini Chao Deck is a stunning events venue situated on the roof of the iconic National Theatre. Offering breath-taking panoramic views across London, The Buffini Chao Deck combines a riverside outdoor terrace with a large flexible event space. The building is wrapped in glazed panels which can be retracted on warmer days, so the uninterrupted view is preserved no matter the weather.
Since 1911, the Shaftesbury Theatre has consistently championed unheard voices whilst presenting bold and adventurous productions.
Central Hall Westminster is one of the most well-respected and forward thinking event venues in the UK; offering the largest conference and events space in central London. The 2,084 capacity auditorium and an additional 22 rooms allow the venue to host over 700 corporate and public events yearly. And all within a unique, prestigious Grade II listed building, located right opposite of Westminster Abbey.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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With excellent facilities and a wealth of flexible interior space, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham 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.
Rich history, baroque architecture, and blank canvas event spaces; Christ Church Spitalfields offers all ingredients for a high-profile event at an iconic London landmark.
Completed in 1729 and designed by leading architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, this magnificently restored baroque masterpiece offers you the best of both worlds - historic architecture and grand interiors, with modern facilities and production capabilities.
Both our spaces come with in-house AV and have wheelchair access.
Located on Tower Hill offering exceptional views of the historic Tower of London, Trinity House is a delightful Georgian gem of a venue. Height, light and space characterise the five rooms available for exclusive use, four of them south-facing with Tower and Trinity Square Garden views. The working home of the General Lighthouse Authority, Trinity House is dotted throughout with intriguing maritime artefacts and treasures, including the brass bell from the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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.
This Grade I listed former Georgian warehouse, built in 1802, offers a distinctive backdrop for entertaining. Its original pine columns and floors juxtapose stylishly with contemporary fittings, offering exceptional opportunities for corporate entertaining from formal dinners, champagne receptions, and meetings.
Built in 1869 to carry tea back from China, this monument to the glory days of sail travelled the world and survived the high seas. The ship boasts a spectacular riverside setting, with a sweeping outlook across the Thames to the city beyond. Entertaining on Cutty Sark is a truly exclusive experience, with four superb locations for evening events.
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.
AN AMAZING NEW CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF BAFTA After a multi-million pound investment and a comprehensive, future-focused reimaging, we are proud to share with you the new BAFTA 195 Piccadilly - the renowned home of BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Housed in an historic Grade II Listed building in the heart of London’s West End, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is a truly world-class space, providing innovative state-of-the-art facilities for all event needs, whether live, virtual or hybrid.
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.
Ri Venue is based at the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Over the last 200 years, the Royal Institution has been home to eminent scientists whose discoveries have shaped the modern world. They understood how important it was to share their work with the wider public and as an independent science charity, our mission remains to harness science for the maximum benefit of society.
To take a tour of the spaces please click through on each space to view the Great Hall, Old Hall, Old Court Room
Founded over 120 years ago with a mission to ‘bring great art to the people of East London’, the Whitechapel Gallery’s beautiful historic building now houses nine galleries, an auditorium, and two studio spaces dedicated to education and research.
When you walk through our doors you follow the footsteps of modern masters such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Frida Kahlo to pioneering contemporaries such as Zarina Bhimji, Sophie Calle, Theaster Gates, Emily Jacir and Michael Rakowitz, all of whom premiered at the Whitechapel Gallery.
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.
One Birdcage Walk is the purpose built home for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, a Royal Chartered Institution that was formed in 1847 by George Stephenson. We operate as a not for profit member’s organisation that strives to improve the world through engineering.
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.
With its broad selection of event spaces, legendary performance history, beautiful architecture and award-winning catering, the Royal Albert Hall is the ideal venue to host daytime meetings or bespoke evening functions with capacities from 20 to 5,000 people.
Entertain in true style in a private box, or combine box or stalls tickets with exceptional hospitality in a private room, or even a bespoke tour of the building to add that extra sparkle to your experience!
This extraordinary building was designed, built and lived in by one of Britain’s most influential Architects, Sir John Soane. In his countryside manor, Soane hosted lavish dinner parties and entertained artists and poets alike.
Located in the heart of London’s West End, No.11 Cavendish Square is an award winning venue fronted by a stunning Grade 2 Star Georgian townhouse. No.11 Cavendish Square is home of the Kings Fund, an organisation that helps develop ideas and policy that create change within the Health and Social Care sector within England and Wales. The Kings Fund was founded by King Edwards VIII in 1897 and originally raised money for London’s voluntary hospitals before turning into the organisation it is today.
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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.
Located just off the Strand on John Adam Street, RSA House is a centrally located Georgian building steeped in history, home to the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce – a famous centre for enlightened thinking since 1754.
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.
The Courtauld Institute of Art is a world leading institution in the study and research of art history. It is home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House. The collection is renowned for its remarkable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including iconic works by Manet, Degas, Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cézanne. Boasting extraordinary newly renovated rooms and spaces, The Courtauld offers exceptional opportunities for entertaining in one of the most prestigious buildings in central London.
Freemasons' Hall, a beacon of sophistication in London's West End, offers a distinctive venue for corporate events. Completed in 1933 with timeless Art Deco architecture, this iconic space transcends typical event locations. The Grand Temple, seating up to 1,300, exudes an air of elegance, making it perfect for conferences, awards ceremonies, and exclusive gatherings. Its Hollywood cameo in productions like The Crown and Spectre adds a touch of glamour.
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.
Rich in history, yet designed for the needs of today, the RCP is housed in a magnificent grade 1 listed modern building overlooking leafy Regent's Park in the heart of London.
With six fascinating event spaces, St Paul’s is the ideal setting for dinners and receptions, as well as daytime lunches and conferences. The event spaces contain some of the oldest and most beautiful architectural features in the cathedral, but have been transformed into diverse venues ideal for corporate hospitality.
Whether you are looking for a business meeting for 20 people, banquet for 600 or reception for 800 - we will ensure that your event takes off with great success!
The Royal Air Force Museum London offers a wide range of versatile areas available for receptions, dinners, Christmas parties and celebrations. If you are looking for an exclusive venue to really impress your guests, you can’t get more unique than our exclusive aircraft halls available for evening events, containing rare and historic artefacts from the world of aviation. Imagine your guests enjoying a reception surrounded by iconic aircraft such as the Spitfire and Hurricane in our Historic Hangars or being served dinner underneath the wings of the magnificent Sunderland Flying Boat in our brand new 100 Years of the RAF Exhibition
Sadler’s Wells provides a contemporary, vibrant and inspiring venue for conferences, workshops and performances. The venue can hold private and corporate events for up to 1500 guests in rooms including the main auditorium, a studio theatre and various meeting/conference suites.
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.
Based in the heart of Covent Garden, London Transport Museum has three unique spaces available for hire. The Museum Galleries boasts a highly unique experience where guests can exclusively enjoy London’s Transport History, allow one of our 6 approved caterers to deliver a bespoke service and menus. Cubic Theatre is a purpose-built theatre with 110 uniquely designed moquette seats with a foyer attached for breakouts, catering and registration. All theatre AV equipment is included with DCI/DCP Playback capabilities and true 4k resolution. Cubic Foyer offers a private boardroom setting with distinctive moquette chairs for up to 20 guests, with a large video wall that can be used to play presentations. Canteen features decommissioned furniture and accessories from London’s Underground network and highlights from the Museum’s Unique vintage poster collection.
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.
In a leafy square at the heart of historic Bloomsbury, the Foundling Museum celebrates the history of Thomas Coram’s Foundling Hospital (est. 1739) and the Hospital’s relationship with the artistic visionaries that championed Coram’s cause. Works by Hogarth, Gainsborough and Reynolds adorn the original rococo interiors, while a fascinating collection of artefacts relating to Handel add a musical element to this unique Bloomsbury venue. The Foundling Museum, available for exclusive hire, is arranged over four floors.
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.
A culturally significant Art Deco venue in the heart of Marylebone, with breathtaking spaces for everything from meetings for 5 people to receptions for 400.
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.
Over 150 years later, the site has been radically rejuvenated to become Young V&A, a new national museum and powerhouse of creativity for children and young teenagers that puts children and their creative futures front and centre.
Following a £13m redevelopment, the iconic Grade II* listed site in Bethnal Green, this beloved institution is being reimagined into the UK’s premier national museum entirely dedicated to children with over 2,000 inspiring objects on display.
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.
Spencer House is hired for an event on an exclusive hire basis. The client has the use of all the State Rooms, including the splendid terrace overlooking Green Park. The Spencer House team are renowned for planning and executing their events to the highest professional standards, with excellent food and service.
Located in Kensington High Street with beautiful views over Holland Park, the museum's seven different event spaces form one of London’s most iconic contemporary events venues.
Each event space is housed under the incredible hyperbolic paraboloid roof, an original feature from this landmark Grade II* listed building’s former use as the Commonwealth Institute.
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.
The Goldsmiths' Centre, located a 3 minute walk from Farringdon station, combines bright, flexible, purpose-built hire spaces for up to 250 guests with the charm of a Victorian London Board School. Discover delicious seasonal catering, state-of-the-art technology and the perfect setting for your meeting, presentation, dinner party, product launch or reception. Our friendly team provides you with a seamless experience, keeping your events' needs in mind.
Set within extensive grounds, our venues can accommodate 2 to 1,500 guests. Enhance your event with gallery and exhibition viewings, bespoke talks and tours, planetarium shows, lunar observations, telescope viewings and object interpretation sessions. Grounds hire, marquee license and CAA approved heli-landing site available.
Following an exciting relocation, the Museum of Brands has just reopened in a new, stunning location in Notting Hill. The new venue features over 15,000 original consumer items displayed chronologically from Victorian Times to the present, providing a unique insight in brand evolution and dynamics. The Museum’s decade by decade galleries can be exclusively hired every night of the week and provide the perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, parties and launches for up to 250 guests and dinners for up to 80 guests.
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.
Wellcome Collection offers sustainable, flexible and contemporary event spaces with ultra-modern AV facilities in an unrivalled central London location.
Having celebrated its second birthday, FRAMELESS continues to change the landscape of events in London, allowing clients to explore a world of endless possibilities through cutting-edge projection technology. In 2024 FRAMELESS hosted events for Clinique, Netflix, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and HRH Prince Williams charity Earthshot as well as numerous corporate clients wanting to break away from the confines of a traditional event format and venue.
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.