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One Birdcage Walk

An elegant Westminster venue overlooking St James's Park. One Birdcage Walk combines original period features, unique heritage, and modernity; a remarkable backdrop for any occasion.

One Birdcage Walk is the purpose built home for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, a Royal Chartered Institution formed in 1847 by George Stephenson. We operate as a not-for-profit member’s organisation that strives to improve the world through engineering.

Located just minutes from the Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards Parade and Treasury, we are a 5 minute walk from Westminster and St James's Park tube.

Built in 'Queen Anne style', the height of fashion at the time, the building was designed by architect Basil Slade and officially opened in 1899. Overlooking St James's Park, One Birdcage Walk is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional architecture in Westminster. 

Our largest space is our Lecture Theatre, located on the ground floor, which can accommodate up to 210 guests. Below the Theatre we have the Marble Hall, built in the style of a Venetian palace and finished with Piastraccia and dark Grande Square flooring. This is the catering space for Lecture Theatre Events, and can also be hired alone to hold evening receptions for up to 210 guests.  

The 12 event spaces throughout the venue celebrate the lives of well-known and recognised mechanical engineers, and their achievements.

Last but not least, the Library. Built in the Elizabethan Style, clad in marble and warm oak with stunning views over the park, the Library is open to the public during the week and can hold evening receptions and dinners.
 

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
0 - 120
Dinner Dance
0 - 120
Exhibition space (m2)
0 - 289
Lunch
0 - 90
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
0 - 210
Outside space
N/A
Reception
0 - 210
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
0 - 200

Events Spaces

Image of Lecture Theatre

Lecture Theatre

Auditorium 0 - 210
Image of Marble Hall & Gallery

Marble Hall & Gallery

Cabaret 0 - 64
Dining round tables 0 - 90
Standing 0 - 210
Image of Library

Library

Dining long tables 0 - 40
Dining round tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 200
Theatre 0 - 60
Image of Council Room

Council Room

Boardroom 0 - 36
Cabaret 0 - 40
Classroom 0 - 30
Dining long tables 0 - 30
Dining round tables 0 - 48
Standing 0 - 60
Theatre 0 - 60
U-shaped 0 - 28
Image of Manufacturing Room

Manufacturing Room

Boardroom 0 - 30
Cabaret 0 - 40
Classroom 0 - 24
Dining long tables 0 - 26
Dining round tables 0 - 48
Standing 0 - 60
Theatre 0 - 60
Image of George Stephenson Room

George Stephenson Room

Boardroom 0 - 22
Dining long tables 0 - 20
Standing 0 - 20
Theatre 0 - 20
Image of Frank Whittle Room

Frank Whittle Room

Boardroom 0 - 18
Dining long tables 0 - 20
Standing 0 - 30
Theatre 0 - 30
Image of Joseph Whitworth Room

Joseph Whitworth Room

Boardroom 0 - 12
Dining long tables 0 - 12
Image of Frederick Lanchester Room

Frederick Lanchester Room

Boardroom 0 - 10
Dining long tables 0 - 10
Image of Charles Parsons Room

Charles Parsons Room

Boardroom 0 - 12
Dining long tables 0 - 12
Image of Thomas Hawskley Room

Thomas Hawskley Room

Boardroom 0 - 6
Dining long tables 0 - 12

Room Capacities

Auditorium 0 - 210
Boardroom 0 - 36
Cabaret 0 - 40
Classroom 0 - 30
Dining long tables 0 - 30
Dining round tables 0 - 120
Standing 0 - 200
Theatre 0 - 210
U-shaped 0 - 28

How to find us

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One Birdcage Walk

1 Birdcage Walk
London
SW1H 9JJ

Tel: 0207 973 1248

https://onebirdcagewalk.com/

Suppliers

Audio & Visual Production

Ben Wood Photography
ESRS Production
Jahvisuals
Mantis Broadcast

Caterers

Florists

Elizabeth Marsh
Peppermint & Poppies

Other Suppliers

Matt Chung Photography
YaHire Furniture
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