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The Royal Society

Conference and Meeting room capacities Layout Examples Layout Examples

Suite Name Capacity (people) Dimensions(m)
Theatre Classrm Boardrm Cabaret Banquet Ushape Rec. H L W A
Council Room - - 27 - - - - - 12.2 6.8 82.9
Adorned with a large Zulu tapestry depicting the rise of science and portraits of some of the Societys most notable former Fellows, the room conveys a sense of elegance, history and learning. It also has an integral induction loop to aid the hard of hearing.  
City of London Rooms Room 3 32 - 14 18 20 12 100 - 9 7.1 63.9
Wolfson Library 3 30 - 20 16 20 - 50 - - - -
City of London Rooms Room 2 24 - 14 18 24 12 80 - 7 7.2 50.4
City of London Rooms Room 1 60 - 30 36 40 26 120 - 10.4 7 74.9
Can be used for small meetings, receptions and dinners or as a catering support area for the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall.They have views overlooking The Mall and St James Park and in fine weather also has access to a large terrace.  
Conference Room 70 - 24 32 40 21 70 - 10.7 6.8 72.7
Newly formed and offers a flexible space for meetings, receptions and presentations, and has fully integrated press conference facilities. 
Brian Mercer Room 50 - 20 32 40 18 40 - - - -
Wolfson Library 2 80 - 30 48 50 24 100 - - - -
Kohn Centre 100 - 36 50 60 26 100 - 9.1 7.5 68.25
Has integral audio-visual facilities and enjoys impressive views over St James' Park and The Mall. The room is also fully air conditioned. 
Marble Hall 80 - 34 48 60 - 100 - 11 7 77
Perfect as a catering support area for the Kohn Centre or in its own right as a spectacular venue for receptions and dinners. 
Wolfson Library 1 90 - 40 60 70 34 100 - - - -
Dining Room 180 - 40 100 120 50 200 - 15 12 180
It can be used either as a catering support area for the Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall or in its own right for meetings, receptions or dinners. The provision of a sound system also offers the flexibility to hold a discussion during a meal or for presentation purposes.  
Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall 300 - - 150 200 - 500 - 22.7 11.9 270
Largest of the Royal Society's meeting rooms. The room can be used for meetings, conferences and exhibitions and has the added benefit of air conditioning.  
Key: H = Height / L = Length / W = Width / A = Area