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Royal Geographical Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is the UK’s learned Society and professional body for geography, supporting geography and geographers across the world.

The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is the UK’s learned Society and professional body for geography, supporting geography and geographers across the world.

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.

The Ondaatje Lecture Theatre’s state-of-the-art AV broadcast and recording facilities combines the very best elements of face-to-face events in front of an audience, with live streaming and other digital features. Accommodating up to 450 delegates for daytime conferences and up to 700 attendees for evening talks and lectures, the Theatre is an ideal hire option to deliver high impact events. For smaller groups of up to 100, the Education Centre is well equipped for daytime conferences or evening talks and lectures. In addition, four private rooms are available at the venue for daytime meetings, workshops and training.

The Society’s beautiful period building also makes for a stunning setting to host a dinner and evening reception or celebrate your special wedding day. The grand Main Hall with original wooden floors and a fireplace is an elegant space to tie the knot, with a license for civil ceremonies for up to 80 guests.

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
20 - 80
Dinner Dance
20 - 80
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
20 - 80
Marquee
20 - 200
Meeting / Conference
4 - 450
Outside space
N/A
Reception
20 - 450
Wedding Licence
20 - 80
Wedding Reception
20 - 80

Events Spaces

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Ondaatje Lecture Theatre

Auditorium 50 - 700
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Map Room

Dining round tables 10 - 40
Standing 20 - 150
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Education Centre

Cabaret 20 - 60
Dining round tables 20 - 80
Standing 20 - 150
Theatre 20 - 100
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Main Hall

Dining long tables 10 - 42
Dining round tables 20 - 60
Standing 20 - 150
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Lowther Room

Boardroom 4 - 18
Theatre 10 - 35
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Council Room

Boardroom 4 - 18
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Sunley Room

Boardroom 4 - 18
Classroom 4 - 16
Theatre 10 - 35
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Drayson Room

Boardroom 4 - 18
Classroom 4 - 16
Theatre 10 - 35
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Pavilion

Room Capacities

Auditorium 50 - 700
Boardroom 4 - 18
Cabaret 20 - 60
Classroom 4 - 16
Dining long tables 10 - 42
Dining round tables 20 - 80
Standing 20 - 450
Theatre 20 - 700
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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Royal Geographical Society

1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR

Tel: 0207 591 3090

http://www.rgs.org/about/hire-our-venue/

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