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Imperial Venues

Imperial Venues Exhibition Rd South Kensington London, SW7 2AZ

Academic
·Livestream
·758 attendees
·2000 bedrooms
·10 meeting rooms

Imperial Venues is one of London’s largest academic venues, offering an array of flexible event spaces in both Central and West London From modern classrooms to lecture theatres and conference spaces for over 750 delegates, Celesta Venues is the ideal choice for hosting your next residential conference, training program summer school, educational trip and much more. A selection of our most popular and unique event spaces include: Sherfield Building: The Great Hall is the largest venue providing tiered seating for 758 and the exhibition space to 570 sqm. Queen’s Tower rooms are often used in conjunction and offer a contemporary space overlooking the Queen’s Lawn and Tower ideal for exhibitions, dinners and receptions for 620 guests. This room can also be separated into three smaller breakout spaces. City and Guilds Building: A modern suite of ten meeting rooms for up to 65 delegates and lecture theatres. It also benefits from a dedicated mezzanine. Royal School of Mines: The third floor can be hired exclusively if required. The ground floor also boasts an impressive reception area with original staircase and period features; its entrance is conveniently accessible from Prince Consort Road. 170 Queen’s Gate: A Grade II listed townhouse with four stunning rooms and a private courtyard garden. Accommodation: 2,200 single, twin and double bedrooms with either en-suite or shared bathroom facilities are available in Central London. Rooms can be offered on a room only or bed and breakfast basis. Packed lunches and dinner counter meals can also be arranged Catering: Menus have been carefully crafted to suit a range of tastes and budgets, but if you’re looking for something with a difference, the talented team of chefs can design a bespoke, mouth-watering and memorable menu for you. Audio-visual: An in-house facilities and dedicated staff can provide bespoke state of the art AV services to ensure your event runs successfully. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across all venues. Event planning and management: Our dedicated and friendly support team at Imperial Venues is available to help you organise and deliver a seamless unforgettable event. Choose from two unrivalled locations and soak up the atmosphere of a world-renowned university. Host your next event on Imperial’s main campus in South Kensington and be within a short walk of London’s most celebrated attractions including the Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and the Natural, Science and Victoria and Albert Museums. Looking for an alternative alternative? The North Acton offers modern accommodation and event spaces suitable for summer schools, internships and educational groups. Your guests can enjoy brand new facilities including study spaces, communal areas and an outdoor courtyard, while also being within a 30-minute journey on public transport from some of the city’s best cultural hubs including Notting Hill, Wembley Stadium and Oxford Circus

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London Metropolitan University

166-220 Holloway Road London, N7 8DB

Academic
·Conference centre
·10 meeting rooms

London Metropolitan University offers a wide range of flexible event spaces at its Holloway campus, located in central North London with excellent public transport links. At the heart of the campus is the Great Hall — a large, versatile venue ideal for conferences, exhibitions, receptions, exams and large-scale events. Alongside this flagship space, we offer lecture theatres, meeting rooms, classrooms, computer labs and video-conferencing suites, with catering available on request. Our experienced in-house events team supports every booking from start to finish, helping with room selection, furniture layouts, AV and technical support, and catering coordination to ensure your event runs smoothly and stays within budget. Why book with us? · Impressive Great Hall suitable for large events · Central London location with excellent transport links · Flexible spaces for meetings, training and conferences · Competitive day rates and transparent pricing · In-house AV, technical support and catering · Dedicated events team from enquiry to delivery

RCP London Events Royal College of Physicians

11 St Andrews Place Regents Park London, NW1 4LE

Academic
·350 attendees
·17 meeting rooms

"Rich in history, yet designed for the needs of today, RCP London Events is a multi-award-winning venue housed within the Royal College of Physicians’(RCP) magnificent Grade 1 listed modernist building. The venue overlooks leafy Regent's Park in the heart of London, and it presents an impressive portfolio of purpose-designed facilities, including: two auditoriums seating 304 and 150 respectively; meeting, dining and exhibition spaces; a private Medicinal Garden ideal for summer events and al fresco dining; a library for hire. The building has an atmosphere of space and light, with event spaces ranging from traditional to modern styles to accommodate a vast range of needs. From the entrance of the building, the impressive split-level white Lasdun Hall is flanked on one side by two-story plate glass windows overlooking the Medicinal Garden. The squared spiral of the flying staircase leads up to the grand Dorchester Library, which houses some of the RCP's collection of over 50,000 antiquarian books and offers a perfect backdrop for drinks receptions, wedding ceremonies, dinners and meetings. The understated elegance of the Osler Room, with its superb views over the Georgian Nash terraces and garden, can accommodate up to 300 guests for receptions, buffets and dinner parties. RCP London Events also offers a stunning Medicinal Garden for summer events of up to 200 guests. Surrounded by more than 1,000 plants linked to medicine, the garden provides a unique and tranquil setting in Central London. In partnership with Company of Cooks, they offer exceptional catering options, including signature pizza and BBQ party packages RCP London Events are committed to innovation and sustainability ensuring that spaces are continuously upgraded whilst being kind on the Planet and inclusive. In 2024, the venue completed a refurbishment of its larger auditorium, the Wolfson Theatre, with nature, sustainability and accessibility in mind. The reimagined Wolfson Theatre was designed to elevate conferences to the next level, whilst offering delegates a comfortable, modern and calming environment."

Kingston University

Conference Office, 67 Kingston Vale, London, United Kingdom, SW15 3RN

Academic
·400 attendees
·750 bedrooms
·5 meeting rooms

Kingston University Campus Enterprises Ltd (KUCEL) offers a wide range of venues for all your conference and meeting needs. Situated 25 minutes away from central London by train Kingston University is in an attractive, lively suburb in the Surrey/London borders. An historic market town, Kingston upon Thames offers a glimpse of the past through its collection of ancient buildings and offers an array of modern retail outlets and the famous Bentall's Shopping Centre. For those that wish to relax, one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Thames meanders through the town, offering wonderful views and plenty of boat trips to nearby Hampton Court Palace and Richmond upon Thames. KUCEL has venues for hire across Kingston Town, at Penryhn Road, Kingston Hill and Dorich House, from small meeting rooms to large lecture theatres and en-suite bedrooms. We offer a dedicated conference team, who will ensure that you have a successful and memorable event. Kingston Hill Campus is an attractive, leafy site offering a free multi storey car park, on site catering facilities and a wide range of classrooms and lecture theatres. Penryhn Road Campus is located in Kingston town centre and has a range of traditional and modern style teaching rooms as well as an excellent choice of catering facilities. Good public transport links. Dorich House is a year round, self contained conference centre and Museum offering unique rooms, exquisite furnishings and total privacy. Dorich House - 'A simply unique venue' Under the custodianship of Kingston University, Dorich House has been transformed into a magnificent conference centre and museum. Formerly the home of sculptor Dora Gordine and her husband, Richard Hare, the house has been sympathetically restored and guests can now see stunning examples of Gordine's work and a superb collection of Russian Imperial Art and furniture. Dorich House offers a stunning choice of sophisticated and unusual spaces for your meeting. From the elegance and tranquillity of the Russian Suite to the grandeur and light of the first floor Studio and Gallery, Dorich House offers versatile meeting rooms with total privacy. Ground Floor This was the working hub of the House and is now a fascinating display of Gordine's Plaster Work. With doors and windows onto the Orchard this is a wonderfully light area for small meetings, exhibitions and talks, with seating for up to 12. First Floor Amongst a fine display of Gordine's drawings and bronzes this large studio is ideal for presentations, lectures, exhibitions, seminars and training sessions. The Modelling Studio seats up to 56 people theatre style and offers the latest AV equipment, natural daylight and blackout facilities. Across the hall is the Gallery where your refreshments and meals will be served. Second Floor Formerly the Private residence of Dora and Richard, the Russian Suite has a nautical feel, with its half moon windows and circular door way. The dining room seats 10 guests and is complemented by the adjoining lounge which provides a relaxed seating area for the more informal meeting. Across the landing is the Parkside Room, providing seating for a further 10 people boardroom style. Due to the architectural infrastructure, please note that Dorich House is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.

20 Bedford Way

20 Bedford Way London, WC1H 0AL

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·933 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

Located in historic Bloomsbury, one of London’s most beautiful districts, 20 Bedford Way welcomes events, conferences and performances throughout the year. Our iconic grade II* listed building provides a striking architectural backdrop to any event. The building is light and spacious and the rooms functional and practical and with a range of 35 different halls and meeting rooms, 20 Bedford Way offers unexpected flexibility for a central London venue. Our Rooms We can accommodate just about any event from an AGM for more than 900 people through to board meetings for just 10. Our 6 larger halls are supported by a great choice of break out rooms located throughout the building and can be as easily adapted to host a dinner or exhibition as a training session or concert. • Logan Hall lecture theatre/performance space can accommodate up to 933 in a single tier • 23 Seminar rooms, including newly refurbished Premium Rooms with state of the art AV and presentation equipment built in. • Jeffrey Hall-highly flexible room seats up to 320 theatre style and 150 cabaret style • Crush Hall with built in bar facilities provides an excellent venue for receptions and exhibitions. Our facilities • Creative catering solutions for any event • Expert, professional in house AV services and support • Dedicated conference centre entrance with registration and cloak room facilities • New refurbished reception with Costa Coffee bar Location and Accessibility Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross stations are just 10-15 minutes’ walk away and Russell Square is the closest of no less than 7 tube stations that connect 20 Bedford Way with all parts of London the UK.

Royal College of Surgeons

35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn London, WC2A 3PE

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·400 attendees
·35 bedrooms
·14 meeting rooms

As one of the world's leading surgical institutions, the College has been based at Lincoln's Inn Fields since 1797. Today the elegant building not only represents an institution at the forefront of surgical education and training, but also serves as an outstanding venue for conferences, meetings and banquets. Equipped with the latest technology and supported by a highly professional events team, its classical surroundings and fascinating history will add prestige, originality and value to your event. Locations range from the stunning oak panelled Edward Lumley Dining Hall to state of the art tiered lecture theatres. Smaller meetings and private dining can be accommodated in a number of historical rooms, such as the prestigious Council Chamber, where visitors are watched over by magnificent oil canvases, including a portrait by Reynolds of the distinguished surgical anatomist John Hunter.

Queen Mary Venues

Mile End Road, London, United Kingdom E1 4NS, E1 4NS

Academic
·800 attendees
·1200 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

With the spotlight in London moving east and with locations across the City, Whitechapel and Mile End ï¿½ Queen Mary Venues is in prime position to host your next event in this vibrant and exciting area with its uniquely unusual historic and contemporary spaces. Venues available include the Great Hall for up to 778 people, within the Peopleï¿½s Palace. Restored to its art-deco glory in 2012, its' flexibility and flair has hosted awards ceremonies, performances, rehearsals, book launches, keynote addresses, comedy nights, cabaret events and fine dining. Additionally, a 100-seat lecture theatre, seminar rooms, the naturally lit Peston Lecture Theatre for 200 people and 1000 bedrooms, mean residential conferences are ideally suited to the Queen Mary Venues campus.

Dulwich College

Dulwich College Events Dulwich College Dulwich Common London SE21 7LD United Kingdom, SE21 7LD

Academic
·486 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Nestled in 70 acres of tranquil grounds, Dulwich College offers a remarkable collection of venues steeped in history and charm. Founded in 1619, these iconic spaces provide striking backdrops for weddings, conferences, film shoots, and exhibitions alike. Conveniently close to central London, yet with the peaceful ambiance of the countryside, the Dulwich College events team welcomes every occasion with sophistication and care. Their commitment to sustainability ensures every event reflects an eco conscious ethos, preserving the beauty of the college's surroundings for generations to come. All profits generated through Dulwich College Enterprises Ltd contribute to bursaries and scholarships, making your event a part of an enduring legacy.

Kings Venues Waterloo

Franklin Building Stamford Street London, SE1 8WA

Academic
·12 meeting rooms

King’s Venues Waterloo is close to London’s South Bank Centre and Waterloo station. Perfect for conferences, meetings, seminars and lectures up to 400 people

London School of Economics and Political Science WC2

Houghton Street London United Kingdom, WC2A 2AE

Academic
·1000 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

Located in the heart of central London, LSE is an academic institution of international repute, which frequently plays host to many of today’s leading world figures. Whether you’re looking for quiet academic facilities or a venue for a public, high profile or press event LSE’s central London campus offers a wide range of theatres, teaching and seminar rooms. The Peacock Theatre, is one of only a few venues in central London seating up to 1,000. LSE also has theatres seating from 230 to 460 as well as modern teaching rooms seating 120 and a wide range of smaller seminar, break-out and committee rooms seating up to 40 delegates. All rooms are supported by a full-complement of AV services and a variety of Catering options are available. For committee or board meetings the prestigious Vera Anstey Suite offers a smart comfortable venue for up to 40 with an adjoining ante-room for serving food and refreshments. BOX, a new dedicated year-round conference facility at LSE, is a versatile and interesting venue with a calm relaxed ambience, combining home comforts with the latest conference facilities. The flexible meeting area can seat up to 50 theatre style and the adjoining club seating area, elegantly furnished with comfortable sofas, provides more informal space for meeting, discussion or break-out groups. LSE’s New Academic Building, located on Lincoln’s Inn Fields offers an extensive range of new world-class facilities including lecture theatres seating up to 400, Harvard theatres, seminar space and a suite of executive meeting rooms.

Royal College of Nursing

20 Cavendish Square Marylebone London, W1G 0RN

Academic
·15 meeting rooms

Cavendish Square is situated within a fine Georgian mansion house, which has been restored and extended to create an unusual blend of both historic and contemporary architecture. The full refurbishment included installing new state-of-the-art audio visual technology and many other improvements. 20 Cavendish Square offers a range of rooms suitable for all types of events; whether you are hosting a meeting, workshop or large conference. We have flexible rooms all fitted with high-tech audio visual equipment including Teleconferencing and Smartboard facilities. You can feel comfortable in the knowledge that there will be a dedicated conference team to help with your event. All our rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Goodenough College

Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB, WC1N 2AB

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·15 meeting rooms

Goodenough College is a registered charity tucked away in leafy Mecklenburgh Square, providing residential accommodation in a unique community for postgraduate students in London. With its international academic and professional community you will find this venue both stimulating and relaxing in its quiet and informal atmosphere. Goodenough College is centrally located in WC1 and is in easy walking distance of numeorus underground and mainline stations, with good accessibility from all London airports. The College comprises two buildings on either side of a quiet garden square. Refurbished in 2014, Grade II listed London House has 6 function rooms, all with their own personality, from oak panelled walls to high vaulted ceilings. William Goodenough House on the opposite side of the Square also has two modern function rooms. Four star en-suite accommodation is available at The Goodenough on Mecklenburgh Square which is located in the Square and rooms are available in the College too. Our permanent, in-house team of dedicated professionals are always on hand to give you support throughout your event. We begin by listening carefully to what you want, then plan and deliver your requirements to the highest standards, ensuring all your needs are met.

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Society of Chemical Industry

14-15 Belgrave Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 8PS

Academic
·145 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

The Belgravia function rooms - part of the Society of Chemical Industry - offers superb conference facilities in a well-equipped, stylish and affordable setting, easily accessible from London's train stations and airports. Conveniently located in the heart of London's Belgravia, our elegant premises regularly host board meetings, training workshops, departmental awaydays and full scale conferences. The variety of space on offer - from a tiered auditorium to a superb conservatory - mean that we can help you to cater for break-out sessions, seminars, small exhibitions, buffets, more formal dinners and receptions with equal efficiency. The classic design and high-quality facilities provide a perfect backdrop for your event. Our staff will work with you to provide an unforgettable welcome and to help ensure that your event is successful so that you will want to join the many others who keep coming back.

London Academy of Management and Business

Newcombe House 45 Notting Hill Gate London, W11 3PB

Academic
·Conference centre
·Training centre
·150 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

London Academy of Management & Business (LAMB) is a private business school located adjacent to Notting Hill Gate underground station, West London. We provide a range of business and executive development courses which include; Bachelor, Postgraduate, MBA and Executive Management programmes. We also offer a dedicated venue for lectures, training, conferences, meetings, interviews and special events. All our rooms are newly furbished in a contemporary style and enjoy bright natural light. Facilities include: Interactive white boards / Flip charts Plasma Screens Air conditioning Free Wi Fi Catering

Charing Cross Campus

Charing Cross Campus, St. Dunstan's Road, London, W6 8RP

Academic
·320 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

The Charing Cross campus (formerly known as the Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School) is situated in Hammersmith, about 3 miles from the main South Kensington site and is a great place for conferences and meetings. Year round conference facilities include two fully equipped, air conditioned lecture theatres with seating capacities of 320 and 200, together with adjacent seminar rooms and concourse areas suitable for exhibitions, catering and registration.

University of Greenwich

Old Royal Naval College Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS, SE10 9LS

Academic
·121 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

The Conferences and Events Team can show you how to make the most of the facilities, whatever the event you are planning. Ask us about the lecture theatres, conferencing rooms and boardrooms, on-site caterering, sports facilities available and transport links.

Royal Society of Arts

8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ, WC2N 6EZ

Academic
·186 attendees
·10 meeting rooms

They have just launched brand new half day and “2 hour” venue hire rates for our amazingly atmospheric subterranean event spaces.

Kings Venues Strand

Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Academic
·14 meeting rooms

King’s Venues Strand is adjacent to Somerset House, close to the Royal Courts of Justice and just a few minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and London’s West End. Temple, Embankment and Charing Cross tube stations are all nearby. Ideal for all types of events, this recently refurbished historical building has many original features, modern facilities and wonderful views. Choose from over 50 flexible spaces and rooms that include the 250-seater Edmond J Safra Lecture Theatre for conferences through to the River Room for private dining. A choice of nutritious, delicious daily delegate packages for conferences and meetings is available with further mouth-watering seasonal menus, hot buffets and canapés for receptions and dining. A comprehensive wine list is supplied by Berry’s

Bush House

30 Aldwych London, WC2R 4BG

Academic
·9 meeting rooms

King's Venues is excited to announce the opening of Bush House, the former home of the BBC. The building has been completely renovated and now offers modern conference spaces accommodating 10 to 400 people. Our beautiful rooftop venues boast outstanding views of the London skyline and are sure to impress the most discerning guests. With state-of-the-art AV facilities available in all rooms, we will definitely have the perfect space for your event. Based in the heart of London, Bush House incorporates the ideal blend between historical and traditional features. Clients have the choice of a variety of conference spaces including a Harvard style lecture theatre for 120 which benefits from complimentary syndicate space and breakout areas. The Auditorium is a purpose built lecture theatre for 395 guests offering the flexibility of retractable seating and an adjacent ground floor Arcade which provides hospitality for up to 400. In addition the venue offers a variety of classrooms ideal for smaller meetings. Finally our rooftop hospitality suite offers indoor event space for up to 250 guests with two balconies overlooking the Thames and Holborn.

Kings Venues St Thomas

St Thomas Hospital Westminster Bridge Road London, SE1 7EH

Academic
·1 meeting room

Located within St. Thomas' Hospital on the South Bank opposite the Houses of Parliament, the Nevin Lecture Theatre is the ideal venue for NHS and public sector conferences and lectures.

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

62-64 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6ED, WC1E 6ED

Academic
·200 attendees
·31 meeting rooms

RADA has THREE premises. The main building on Gower Street contains the three theatres, numerous rehearsal rooms, the foyer bar and cafe and various administration offices. The second building on Chenies Street contains further rehearsal rooms, the finance department, RADA Enterprises, the refectory and the library and the third building is also on Chenies Street, RADA Studios has studio spaces, rehearsal rooms and theatres available to hire.

Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck, Malet Street, WC1E 7HX, WC1E 7HX

Academic
·4 meeting rooms

Set in the highly acclaimed Bloomsbury district of London they have brand new state-of-the art meeting space. Whatever your event they are confident Birkbeck has the right room for you.