Conference centres in England

Royal Horticultural Halls

• Conference centre
• ·600 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

Enter The Royal Horticultural Halls and you enter one of the most stylish and elegant venues in London. The Lindley Hall is an outstanding backdrop for any occasion, opening its doors in 1904; embodying all the grace and elegance of the Edwardian era -it simply never fails to impress. You’ll be in good company too – with Hollywood legends, fashion designers, sporting heroes and pop stars using our venue. Its main iconic feature is its stunning glass vaulted ceiling; giving an abundance of natural light, or opt for full black out with intelligent lighting. This venue is truly flexible continuing to set a high standard for every type of event, hosting conferences, exhibitions, fashion shows, banquets, weddings, product launches and many other events Set close to Vincent Square, the Halls offer plenty of after-hours attractions for visitors, and are in easy walking distance of many of London’s top attractions. Moreover, getting here is easy; Victoria, St James’s Park and Pimlico stations are close by, offering good public transport links by main line train, tube and bus.

Haberdashers Hall

• Conference centre
• ·350 attendees
• ·6 meeting rooms

Located in a secluded location in West Smithfield and confidently combining an eclectic mix of avant-garde architecture and tradition Haberdashers’ Hall is the stunning Livery Hall of the Haberdashers’ Livery Company. Designed by celebrated British Architect Sir Michael Hopkins it combines modern architecture with traditional materials and building skills to form a twenty-first century venue of the finest quality and highest standards. The Orangery and Courtyard offers serenity both inside and out, while the Committee, Luncheon and Court Rooms exude antiquity. The stunning 21st Century Livery Hall designed by British architect Sir Michael Hopkins conveys all the gravitas of a medieval Banqueting Hall. Courtyard & Orangery The Hall is built around a secluded Courtyard which, with its modern water feature, forms a focal point for the whole building. The Orangery on the ground floor level, with its sculptures and citrus trees, looks out to the Courtyard. Together they offer the ideal location for receptions for up to 350 guests. Livery Hall The Livery Hall leads from the Reception Gallery and is the largest and most impressive room at Haberdashers’ Hall. With a magnificent high vaulted ceiling, oak panelled walls and views of the Courtyard, the Livery Hall makes the perfect setting for any event. Reception Gallery A stone spiral staircase leads up to the first floor Reception Gallery, which can accommodate receptions for 180 guests with the Courtyard as a backdrop. Court Room Three highly versatile rooms lead from the Reception Gallery. The Court Room is the largest of these rooms and can accommodate 74 for lunch or dinner. Committee Room The Committee Room interconnects with the Court Room and can be used for private meetings or for receptions before dining in the Court Room. Luncheon Room The Luncheon Room contains decorative panelling from the previous Haberdashers’ Hall and provides a warm intimate atmosphere for small lunches or dinners.

Founders Hall EC1

• Conference centre
• ·80 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Founders’ Hall is a striking, distinctly contemporary venue, centrally located on one of the oldest streets in London, but hidden away from the bustle of the City. Three stunning, perfectly proportioned rooms distributed between three floors provide a charming mix of very different styles ideal for an exclusive event. The quiet and tranquil Livery Hall on the lower ground floor is the largest and most modern room available. It is dominated by the large porthole windows that bathe the room with natural daylight and overlook the gardens of St Bartholomew’s the Great. The beautifully decorated, traditional style Parlour situated on the ground floor is perfect for receptions, smaller presentations, meetings and lunches. The intimate and sumptuously furnished Masters and Clerks Room on the first floor is suitable for smaller meetings or dining.

99 City Road Conference Centre

• Conference centre
• ·18 meeting rooms

Accommodating up to 350 guests and with simple road, rail and underground links, 99 City Road is superbly equipped to host virtually any type of event from conferences, exhibitions, meetings and seminars to receptions, lunches and dinners. Located on Old Street roundabout between the City of London and the West End, 99 City Road is incredibly accessible sitting, as it does, on top of Old Street train and rail stations and on major north-south and east-west road arteries. Upgraded in 2015 with state-of-the-art in-house HD audio visual equipment and lighting, 99 City Road is a highly versatile venue with extensive breakout rooms, stunning communal spaces and an array of smaller meeting rooms. Their experienced event management team and our award-winning caterers are at your disposal and can provide whatever level of assistance you require to help plan and manage your event.

The Abbey Centre

• Conference centre
• ·200 attendees
• ·8 meeting rooms

Discover central London's top value-for-cost meeting and conference centre. The Abbey Centre is conveniently located near Parliament Square in the heart of Westminster. Our high-tech (but low-budget) meeting rooms suit groups from 2 to 200 for training, AGMs, meetings and conferences Based in The Old Wash House and Baths in Great Smith Street, The Abbey Centre has superb transport links: just a short walk from Westminster and St James’ Park Tube stations and close to Victoria, Waterloo and Charing Cross train stations. Book your London conference at The Abbey Centre and your delegates will be near London's top tourist attractions: Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Green Park, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye and the excitement of the West End.

Crowne Plaza London Battersea Hotel

• Conference centre
• ·Hotel
• ·Training centre
• ·78 bedrooms
• ·9 meeting rooms

Located in one of the greatest capitals in the world, on the south bank of the river Thames and overlooking the most unique gateway to this fantastic city- the London Heliport. This hotel boasts all of the hallmarks of a great Crowne Plaza, including 78 spacious and exquisitely finished bedrooms as well as 7 meeting and event rooms, each with natural daylight and inspiring views. Only a short walk from Clapham Junction, it is easy to get to many key areas including Victoria, Waterloo, and Chelsea, not forgetting the international traveller flying in from Gatwick. If you want your trip to be a success, there is only one hotel to stay, meet and eat- the Crowne Plaza London – Battersea. • IHG Rewards Points • A new, luxurious hotel to help our guests be successful and achieve their goals • A winning combination of the best facilities and genuine hospitality delivering real service • Complimentary wifi throughout the hotel • Secure, onsite underground parking with no congestion zone charges • Choice of dining experience from a la carte Riverside Grill to snacks at the Riverside Bar, inside or al-fresco • Panoramic views from the South bank to the city with a ringside seat of London Heliport • Great walking and running routes on the Thames and in the beautiful Battersea Park • Award winning spa including a gym, hydro-pool, sanarium, sauna and steam room for hotel resident use

Southbank Centre

• Conference centre
• ·2500 attendees
• ·10 meeting rooms

Situated on the south bank of the River Thames and with spectacular views of the capital’s skyline, Southbank Centre is at the heart of London’s preeminent arts quarter. From the grandeur of the Royal Festival Hall auditorium to the intimate surroundings of the Sunley Pavilion, Southbank Centre has a venue to meet your needs. As well as the three auditoria we have a wide variety of meeting and reception rooms to accommodate conferences, AGMs, product launches, award ceremonies, receptions, and private dining. Whether it’s a cocktail reception with a spectacular view, or a business event in a central location, Southbank Centre has a number of rooms available that can accommodate between 20 and 900 guests. St Paul’s Roof Pavilion and Weston Roof Pavilion Located on level 6 of the Royal Festival Hall building and commanding exceptional views over the City or Houses of Parliament, these stunning contemporary rooms are very light and have access to private outside courtyards and balconies. Level 5 Function Room Our largest flat-floor private space, Level 5 Function Room is an ideal location for conferences, meetings and workshops but can also be used for receptions and dinners. Sunley Pavilion and Level 3 Function Room Located on the third floor of the Royal Festival Hall either side of Skylon restaurant, these intimate spaces are ideal for break-out groups, small meetings, receptions and private dining. As well as the private rooms there are three auditoria that can be hired for conferences, staff presentations and AGMs with capacities ranging from 360 to 2500 guests. Royal Festival Hall The Royal Festival Hall is the centrepiece of Southbank Centre, and can accommodate up to 2500 for conference, AGMs and award ceremonies. Recently refurbished, it benefits from a state-of-the-art stage, a large number of backstage areas and many of the original 1950s features. Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room The Queen Elizabeth Hall seats 900 and benefits from a large stage, comfortable seats and a number of backstage areas. Our smallest auditorium, the Purcell Room, is an intimate auditorium space that seats up to 360 and is ideal for lectures, debates and meetings. Both share a large foyer which is ideal as a registration, catering or exhibition area if you are using either Hall for a conference. Equally, the foyer can be hired for cabaret style events, dinners and receptions. For more information contact a member of the team who will be happy to help plan your next event.

ECC London City

• Conference centre
• ·16 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Situated adjacent to the Barbican, this fabulous, modern, glass fronted building offers top quality, spacious and very high specification meeting rooms and conferencing facilities. Public car parking is available in a number of locations nearby. Hotels, Restaurants and a wide variety of shops are easily accessible as are the major landmarks of the City of London. Moorgate Tube and Railway stations are a few hundred yards away. Our dedicated team will provide you with a professional, experienced and unrivaled service throughout your stay with us. All our Meeting areas are available not only by the day, or half day, but by the hour - providing you with a comfortable, yet stylish venue, in a convenient location, at a truly affordable rate. Whatever your requirement, ECC will deliver the highest standard of support for your meeting in an environment that provides you with ample space. Every one of our meeting rooms is large and airy, fully air conditioned and offers alternative levels of lighting to suit the mood of the occasion. All ECC meeting rooms have Broadband connectivity and a selection of beverage and catering options. And, as an extra special touch, we include a VIP package for the organiser and the use of your own executive office for the duration of your booking.

Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch

• Conference centre
• ·Hotel
• ·Training centre
• ·300 attendees
• ·128 bedrooms
• ·10 meeting rooms

436 square meters of event space which can accommodate any size event from intimate boardroom meetings to large, upscale events or dinners in the ballroom with a private entrance. The space includes five individual event meeting rooms that could combine to become one large space, or a selection of smaller spaces. Over 4 meter high ceilings throughout, with built in audio visual equipment, our Chambers are well equipped with modern facilities, including a dedicated cloakroom and WCs. Pre-function foyer and registration areas are also available.

Cote Brasserie Functions and Private Dining

• Conference centre
• ·150 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

Côte is delighted to introduce you to our brand new City based function and private dining facilities in St Paul’s. We have three private rooms Bordeaux, Loire and Provence, comfortably seating 14, 24 and 28 respectively, with options for conferencing, meetings and dining; breakfast lunch and dinner. We can also cater for private parties, weddings and standing receptions. We provide full Wifi access throughout the restaurant and function rooms projectors, screens, white boards and flipcharts are available, further AV requirements can be arranged on request. Côte events maintain the same quality, value and attention to detail that you have come to expect with Côte Restaurants; we look forward to working with you to produce the perfect event.

Regus London Wood Street EC2

• Conference centre

88 Wood Street is a stunning display of modern architecture with panoramic lifts and floor to ceiling exterior walls. It was designed by the Richard Roger Partnership, opened in November 2000, with Regus occupying the 10th to 15th floors. All office and conference suites are bright and modern with air conditioning and solar controlled blinds. Clients have available to them kitchen services, a business lounge area, conference rooms and plasma television entertainment. The centre team is always ready to assist with any customer service requests. The centre is in the middle of the re known City of London corporate business hub, with St Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican also on its door step. The shopping and social pleasures of the London West End, however, are just a short bus or tube ride away. Logistically, the centre is ideally located with Liverpool Street and Moorgate train stations close by. There are several tube stations within minutes walking distance too.

The Office Group Rivington Street

• Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·16 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Loading Bay

• Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·100 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

The Loading Bay is a 2,000 sq ft venue known for its industrial design, ideal location in the heart of the London tech ecosystem and views over Mark Square. Flooded with natural light thanks to the double-height south facing windows, your guests will instantly feel at ease in The Loading Bay. With space for 100 seated or 200 standing the open plan space is perfect for hosting workshops, small technology conferences, product launches, company away days, networking events and even your Christmas party! The Loading Bay is a dry hire venue, however our dedicated events team will be with you throughout all your planning journey to help you create the perfect event. Whether you are looking for a caterer, florist or events production, our talented team will help you tailor and design every aspects of your event at The Loading Bay

BFI London Imax Cinema SE1

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·477 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

BFI IMAX has Britain’s largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire auditorium to give your event the biggest possible fanfare. The huge screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies – and for special guests who can’t be there, you can stream in anything via satellite to your audience here and across the world. Upstairs, the first floor foyer is a brilliant space for receptions, photoshoots, product launches and other functions. We can help with all the logistics and catering you need BFI IMAX facilities Britain’s biggest cinema screen – 20m x 26m Stadium-style seating for up to 500, including wheelchair spaces Ground floor auditorium – 450 capacity First floor foyer – 320 capacity Fully licensed and air-conditioned IMAX 2D and 3D, 70mm and 35mm film projectors One minute from Waterloo station Available for daytime and evening hire

The Office Group Shoreditch

• Conference centre
• ·Managed office
• ·Training centre
• ·40 attendees
• ·8 meeting rooms

Originally built in the 1930s as an extension to Shoreditch Town Hall, The Office Rivington Street is in the heart of Shoreditch. We’ve worked with artists to ensure the design stays true to the area whilst retaining many original art deco features. The 7 meeting rooms lead onto a large lounge space with different areas and a kitchen. The rooms vary in style from private interview spaces and brainstorming rooms to a generous board room equipped with AV, whiteboard and LCD screen and of course lots of natural light. Available for private hire, there’s also a green roof to complement the variety of green materials which make up the building.

Regus St Pauls

• Conference centre
• ·50 attendees
• ·4 meeting rooms

If you need to hold a meeting or training course in the City of London then look no further than our conference facility in St Paul’s, EC1 / EC2. This Grade II listed building near the London Stock Exchange has meeting rooms, boardrooms, training facilities and conference venues to suit most business meeting requirements. Easily accessible meeting room venue just off Cheapside Book meeting rooms. Hire by the hour, 1/2 day, day or week Various meeting and boardroom layouts accommodated Natural daylight and air-conditioning in all meeting rooms Equipment hire Inc. flipcharts & Projectors Refreshment and Catering Options Broadband Internet Access & telephone handset On site meeting room manager Disabled Access Abbey Business Centres, St Paul’s is conveniently located in the heart of the City. Close to Bank and St Paul’s Underground stations as well as Moorgate and Canon Street National Rail stations. For those staying overnight, there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and bars nearby. A dedicated meeting room co-ordinator will be your point of contact from start to finish and will be on hand to ensure the smooth running of your meeting

The Lightwell

• Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·1 meeting room

Nestled in the heart of London's tech scene, The Lightwell, a 1,250 sq ft event space is a vibrant space designed to adapt to your needs. Beneath a full-length roof light, this event space is bathed in natural light during the day and opens up to the night sky in the evening. The Lightwell can accommodate up to 50 guests (seated or standing). Making it the ideal event space for workshops, small tech conferences, product launches, company all hands, networking events, and more. The space includes state-ofthe-art presentation and conferencing A/V, stage lighting, a variety of furniture options, and bandwidth boltons. If you need a little more space, customers can easily expand into the adjacent lounge allowing for an additional welcome area, cloak room, or bar. Our brilliant events team is committed to creating the perfect event for you.

Barbers Surgeons Hall London EC2

• Conference centre
• ·250 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

The impressive Great Hall with its elaboratley decorated high ceilings and huge windows is popular for conferences and dining. During the summer months drinks may be taken on the terrace overlooking the immmaculately kept gardens. The Hall is a wonderfully peacefull venue, tucked away from the bustle of the City of London in the private and tranquil Monkwell square.

The Mermaid London

• Conference centre
• ·1992 attendees
• ·12 meeting rooms

Unique. Out-of-the-box. Extra-ordinary. Welcome to The Mermaid London – the independent home of one-of-a-kind events, and the go-to venue for large-scale events in the City of London. At the centre of The Mermaid London for an unforgettable conference is the venue’s sensational 600-seated Auditorium. A true Mermaid original - spacious, classic, full of mod-cons, and the only one of its kind in the whole of the City. Starting life as a theatre – the first to be built in the City of London since Shakespeare himself roamed Blackfriars - it wows clients with extraordinary acoustics and unparalleled sightlines to its awesome stage (think … room for a car, or an orchestra or a big brand unveil.) Two River Rooms offer envy-inducing views, with Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and The Shard among the city’s icons vying for the limelight, perfect for conferences, AGMs, dinners and parties. In contrast, the adaptable Newgate Suite plays a numbers game: 4 – the number of rooms the suite can be divided into with its moving partition walls. 27 – the number of exhibition stands it can accommodate with ease. The Mermaid London partners with Rockit Event Production and Seasoned event caterers. All tailored. All effortless. All unbeatable when it comes to delivering events as original as they are successful. Five incredible events spaces and a capacity for nearly 2,000 delegates requires an expert team ... One that is dedicated? Yes. Experienced? Of course. Creative? Undoubtedly. Meticulous? It goes without saying. Passionate? Absolutely. All essential, and all characteristics that define The Mermaid London. So, whether it is a high-profile conference in the City’s only 600-seated auditorium, a prestigious awards dinner with spectacular views overlooking the capital’s dazzling skyline, or a brainstorming session in a room whose walls can, like any good idea, be chopped, changed and put back together again, The Mermaid London has the spaces, the team and the ideas to make every event as unique as the venue it is hosted in.

Morrell Business Centre

• Conference centre

Morrell Businesss Centre in EC2 has been created as the ultimate working environment, whilst providing the most sophisticated range of individual serviced offices in a period property. The centre is fully staffed with helpful, qualified and friendly personnel. Visiting clients are immediately set at ease either in the marbled reception area or in our superb bar / meeting area. Up-lighters and spots in every room (no fluorescent lighting), Office with en-suite shower facility , Outside the congestion charge zone, Exposed brickwork walls, Marble reception area, Pink marble conservatory with trees leading though the buildings, Office balconies overlooking conservatory, Full and licensed marbled bar area with TV, Conference facilities to seat 44+ people , Lift to all floors

Hackney Town Hall

• Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·3 meeting rooms

Hackney Town Hall offers sumptuous grandeur in a sought after Art-Deco style. The graceful curved staircase leads to the beautifully restored Assembly Hall with a vast array of original features including the imposing 1930s chandeliers and original sprung dance floor. The Assembly Hall is an outstanding space for business events especially large conferences, cabaret style meetings and product launches. The large open space in muted colours makes the venue stylish yet available for a range of company branding. This large space can then be broken down into two or three sections, all completely private if needed. Alternatively, the three rooms can be used for breakout meetings and brainstorming sessions. In the evenings the whole hall provides a stunning backdrop for large gala dinners, even larger drinks receptions or perhaps stunning catwalk fashion shows. Excellent prep-kitchen facilities mean that the best caterers can provide excellent dinner or canapé options ensuring a stunning event in a one-of-a-kind venue.

Chartered Insurance Institute

• Conference centre
• ·300 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

Situated in the heart of the City of London, the Insurance Hall offers exceptional and flexible facilities for any occasion such as prestigious business and social functions, including AGMs, press conferences, banquets, working breakfasts and lunches. Its range of three versatile rooms can provide for any occasion from intimate dinners for 10 to formal receptions for over 300. The hall is available to hire five days a week. With its impressive hall and historical insurance marks decorating the staircase, the Insurance Hall offers an unusual and convenient venue location for your events. This is backed up by award winning food, service delivery and a management team with great experience in the hospitality industry. Our central location ensures easy access for your delegates from any point of London and beyond.

1 Basinghall Avenue

• Conference centre
• ·5 meeting rooms

This striking central London venue offers an impressive auditorium and exhibition space for up to 450 delegates with an additional 30 exhibition stands. Just moments from Moorgate and Bank stations, the venue provides effortless access via the Elizabeth line and other key transport links. Guests are welcomed through a bright reception area before entering state-of-the-art facilities designed for large conferences, product launches, AGMs and corporate events. With flexible breakout options, on-site catering, and advanced AV technology managed by an experienced technical team, the venue delivers a seamless and professional environment for high-impact events.

85 Gresham Street London

• Conference centre
• ·7 meeting rooms

Also known as Guildhall House, due to its proximity to the City's famous Guildhall, 85 Gresham Street is situated in a prominent position in London's banking heartland. The building has recently undergone a full and comprehensive refurbishment. Accommodation is arranged over six floors, providing a wide range of impeccable, fully furnished serviced offices, a contemporary reception, executive business lounge featuring a coffee bar and meeting rooms.