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    Shangri La Hotel at the Shard

    Shangri La Hotel at the Shard

    130 - 132 Tooley Street London, SE1 2TU
    • Hotel
    • ·Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    After a morning’s stroll through London’s bustling Borough Market, you enjoy a short walk back to the comfort and elegance of Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London. The 34th to 52nd floors of Renzo Piano’s iconic building house the hotel, which is Shangri-La’s first property in the UK. When you arrive, you savour a refreshing cup of Chinese tea at TĪNG on level 35, before making your way to your spacious room. Here, floor to ceiling windows showcase breathtaking views of vibrant London, and you watch the life of the city unfold along the River Thames. An afternoon business meeting, in one of the world’s capitals of global finance, will be easy to reach. The hotel is just across the river from The City of London, and a scenic 15-minute river taxi ride from the Canary Wharf business and commercial hub. At the end of a busy day, you look forward to relaxing with a cocktail at Shangri-La’s stylish GŎNG bar, on level 52, where you marvel at sparkling city views as the evening sky gently shifts colour. In the morning, after a dip in the hotel’s indoor infinity pool on level 52, you’ll explore the colourful galleries of Tate Modern and the majestic architecture of Westminster Abbey, both within easy reach. For now, it is time for a peaceful night’s rest in the sanctuary of Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard, London. Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard, London provides experienced hosts and state-of-the-art services that cater to the highest level of international business, diplomatic and social gatherings.

    Ivory Vaults London

    Ivory Vaults London

    Ivory House St Katharine Docks London, E1W 1BP
    • Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    The Ivory Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks. Nestled between the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Ivory Vaults are close to the city and benefit from fantastic transport links to central London, Excel, London City Airport, the 02 and London’s newest quarter, the East Village. The 10,000 sq ft venue is available for private hire for groups of 100 – 450, devised of nine intimate vaulted private dining areas, interlinked by a vast open passageway. The 200 year old structure exudes charm and individuality, perfect for a bespoke event unique to your company. Our on site events and theatrical production team are experienced in delivering interactive and memorable events to a wide range of clientele.

    The Dixie Queen

    The Dixie Queen

    Tower Point, London, SE1 2UP
    • Unusual
    • ·318 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    The Dixie Queen is one of London’s largest entertainment, conference & party boats. It is a luxurious & stunning $10m replica of a 19th-century Mississippi paddleboat. Spread over two floors & holding two bars, the boat cruises from the Pool of London, through Greenwich, to the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge & back, & sets new standards for entertainment afloat. The venue has an extensive dance floor & more than 300 delegates can be accommodated for theatre-style presentations. Computer-controlled conference facilities are available, while theming, casinos, speakers, ice sculptures & any type of band can also be arranged. Dazzle your clients and colleagues with this truly unusual setting for a conference. With facilities for up to 300 delegates seating can be arranged theatre-style on the top deck and there is a stage of 500 sq. ft. that can be utilised by presenters for speeches or slide shows. The facilities for projected presentations are computer controlled directly opposite the stage ensuring perfect timing for screen changes. With this extraordinary location there will be no effort with enticing people into attending your event. With the temptation of London’s largest cruising venue, the enticement of excellent food you can be sure that your event will be well attended and remembered for a truly impressive and original occasion.

    Bermonds Locke

    Bermonds Locke

    157 Tower Bridge Road Bermondsey London, SE1 3LW
    • Conference centre
    • ·Hotel
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·143 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    Bermondsey Street and The Shard to the left. Tower Bridge, Shad Thames and Maltby Street to the right. And a new bar, restaurant or gallery to discover around every cobbled corner. This is SE1, one of the fastest-changing, most inspiring parts of London. And it’s your new home. Settle into your tranquil apartment. Work uninterrupted in the leafy co-working space. Or just soak up the laid-back vibes in the coffee shop and workout studio. Bermonds Locke really is an urban oasis like no other. Knuckle down. Salute the sun. Clink cocktails. As well as your apartment, you’ll also have the run of our communal spaces. Including our co-working area, meeting room, central courtyard and workout studio. Make yourself at home. Inspired by the Californian desert, the earthy tones of our communal areas are complemented by brass, concrete and rattan. Leafy plants and succulents are abundant. And the vibe is one of creativity, peace and calm. Inside your tranquil apartment, you’ll have a fully-equipped kitchen, and all the space you need to live, eat and work. If you’d rather eat in than out, we can even deliver recipe and ingredient boxes to your door. A colour palette designed to soothe and calm. One-of-a-kind furniture, including handmade couches and linen-canopied beds. And lots of little touches – like designer kitchenware and coffee-table reading – to make your stay a relaxing one. Apartments at Bermonds Locke are made to be lived in. So unpack, put your feet up and feel at home. If it’s snug you’re after, look elsewhere. Even our smallest studios start at 23m² – bigger than the average boutique hotel room. And the largest of our apartments are a luxurious 35m² – the size of a very large London serviced apartment. Catch up with colleagues at the long communal tables. Get your head down with your laptop and a coffee, or get chatting to likeminded people. The Wi-Fi is superfast, the sockets are plentiful. Need something a little more private, arrange your next meeting in our 8-person private meeting room nestled in our co-working space. Complete with a projector and screen if you need it.

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    Woods Silver Fleet

    Woods Silver Fleet

    Savoy Pier Victoria Embankment, London - WC2, WC2 2PP
    • Unusual
    • ·550 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Venue Description – Silver Sturgeon A 21st Century 'river yacht ,' the flagship vessel in the fleet, Silver Sturgeon's interiors & decks have been created by leading British designers & architects as light, luxe, relaxing spaces in warm, natural colours featuring pure White, Oak, grey Bird's Eye Maple & Chestnut. The Ensign Room features a dramatic bar with a marquetry facade, together with a gentle, pure wool carpet, which reflects the subtle curves of the Thames banks. Throughout the vessel, fitted tan leather booth seats beside panoramic windows offer formal dining or informal seating, with generous floor space for further dining tables, theatre or lounge configurations. The spacious River Room is the ideal setting for large or small events alike, with a large open space perfect for a stage and set for an AGM with a twist, or entertainment for the ultimate post-conference party, and a curvaceous glass staircase with subtly illuminated treads to the open air deck. The 150sqm teak Upper Deck with a dramatic steel and glass bar offers a fabulous reception space and views of London’s finest Landmarks from a Birds’ Eye view as you cruise along the famous River Thames. A sophisticated, yet subtle, lighting system has been designed for the vessel by the internationally renowned Sally Storey. With the unique ability to provide embarkation & disembarkation from most central London piers, we solve logistical event challenges smoothly, collecting & returning your guests from your chosen location. Equipped with the latest technology, supported by a highly professional events team, and with the ability to cater for a plethora of event sizes and styles for 10- 550 guests, the Silver Sturgeon offers a unique and exciting venue that will leave guests with lasting memories. Silver Fleet are also now catered for exclusively by Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts, adding a unforgettable gastronomic experience to any event. EVENT TYPES Awards Ceremony, Ball, Barbecue, Charity Event, Christmas Party, Conference, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Exhibition, Fashion Show, Film Location, Media Event, Meeting, Party, Presentation, Wedding Reception.

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    Troxy London

    Troxy London

    490 Commercial Road London, E1 0HX
    • Unusual
    • ·1200 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Troxy originally opened as a grand cinema in 1933 and was designed to seat an audience of 3520 people. Erected on the site of an old brewery, it cost £250,000 to build. The cinema had luxurious seating areas and mirror-lined restaurants and all the staff wore evening dress. It seemed like Hollywood had come to Commercial Road in all its glory. Outside was a blaze of lights, inside a large foyer with a large sweeping staircase, chandeliers, floor to ceiling mirrors and thick carpets. It had the best films and a floodlit organ which rose from the orchestra pit during the interval, playing all of the latest tunes. (See details here about how Troxy now houses a fully functional organ once again!) The Troxy staff even sprayed perfume during showings to make the cinema-goers feel good. The first film shown was “King Kong”. The last, in 1960, was “The Siege of Sydney Street”. - See more at: http://www.troxy.co.uk/troxy_history/#sthash.7LvU5XrC.dpuf

    The Old Town Hall

    The Old Town Hall

    29 Broadway Stratford London, E15 4BQ
    • Unusual
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Are you looking for a unique venue for that special occasion offering just that little bit extra? Look no further than the Old Town Hall - a romantic venue in the heart of Stratford, full of Victorian charm and splendour within a prime location with excellent transport links, a banqueting hall ideal for special occasions and a choice of private rooms. Details: Beautiful setting for all events, such as weddings, receptions and exhibitions, main hall - 500 delegates standing, 340 theatre style, 250 banqueting, 40 trade show stands, Council Chamber - 30 delegates seated, Conference Room - 70 delegates seated, Committee Rooms - 24 delegates seated, Mayor's Parlour - 20 delegates seated, catering available and creche available (by pre-arrangement). Access: The Old Town Hall welcomes disabled visitors. Ramped access is available if required to the rear of the building, all ground floor rooms are easily accessible with an adapted WC on the ground floor. The Main Hall and balcony (first floor) are accessible by lift. Please note - lift may not be suitable for all types of motorised chairs.

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    Chessington World of Adventures

    Chessington World of Adventures

    Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey, KT9 2NE
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·219 bedrooms
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a whole world of wild adventures all in one place and is perfect for entertaining your clients, rewarding your staff and involving everyone’s families. Our Conference Centre comprises of six modern meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 250 delegates. All conferences are managed by a dedicated Conference Team, both before and during the event. Chessington Resort is located in Surrey, just 15 miles from Waterloo in central London, and a short drive from both London's Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. Our guest rooms and conference facilities make us the perfect venue for your business meetings and events with a unique wild twist

    Apex Bury St Edmunds

    Apex Bury St Edmunds

    Charter Square Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances. It also hosts a number of community and corporate events, offering the local community and wider environs a unique and exciting space from which visitors can see a great selection of artists, bands and events. It has been very well publicised (and we never tire of hearing it!) that, as well as its architectural beauty, The Apex also has the very best acoustics, with many musicians who've played here describing it as the best acoustic in the UK, if not Europe

    Cove Pinnacle

    Cove Pinnacle

    15 Westferry Road London, E14 8FQ
    • Conference centre
    • ·Hotel
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·180 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    Cove - Landmark Pinnacle offers a range of luxurious studio, one and two bedroom serviced apartment right in the heart of London’s thriving business district. Based in one of Canary Wharf’s most iconic buildings – and Europe’s tallest residential apartment tower – you’ll find a refined space with exclusive access to high-end amenities. Overlooking the waters of South Dock, ‘Cove – Landmark Pinnacle’ is situated in a prime location, just 13-minutes from London City Airport, close to the Elizabeth Line and nearby vibrant restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. Arranged over the first ten floors of Landmark Pinnacle, the serviced apartments benefit from the building’s unique amenities and uninterrupted views across London. The 162 thoughtfully designed serviced apartments with 54 featuring a private winter terrace. Amenities accessible to all guests include a social lounge, co-working area, yoga studio and meeting rooms located on the first floor. In addition, guests can enjoy access to some of Landmark Pinnacle’s facilities, including its high-spec gym on the 56th floor, private dining area, and roof terrace and winter garden, which provide breath-taking skyline views across the capital. The co-working and meeting room are located on the first floor above reception. The meeting space can fit 12 in a boardroom layout with the co-work available as a break out area and dry hire catering. The meeting room is fully equipped with AV and looks out over the front of the building.

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    City Gates Conference Centre

    City Gates Conference Centre

    City Gates Conference Centre 25-29 Clements Road Ilford, IG1 1BH
    • Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·900 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    City Gates Conference Centre is one the most modern conference centres in East London. Our state of the art venue, is conveniently located across from a 640 space multi-story car park. Our conference centre has a 900 seat Auditorium, welcome desk, large conference suites, meeting rooms, on-site coffee shop and free high-speed wifi throughout the building. The flexible layout of our building allows us to cater for expositions, conferences, boardroom meetings, training, product launches, graduations, concerts, award ceremonies and more. Our team of event management staff are here to support you with all of your needs including AV, marketing, live broadcasting, printing, promotion, security and event management. We also have a wide range of catering and AV packages that can be customized to meet your individual needs City Gates Conference Centre has easy links to major roads, and public transportation. Give us a call to discuss your event needs. We pride ourselves in outstanding client service.

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    Building Six at The O2

    Building Six at The O2

    Peninsula Square O2 Arena London, SE10 0DX
    • Unusual
    • ·1 meeting room

    Create any event at our all-in-one venue. We’ve hosted some of the biggest club nights in the UK. But we haven’t stopped there. You can turn this blank canvas into anything you like. Host up to 3,000 over three huge floors. Product launches. Receptions. Dinners. Hire the outdoor terrace for small events. Or the whole place for large ones. Relax on the outdoor terrace. Seating area. Heaters. And even beds. Sip your cocktail, grab a canapé and marvel at the views. This is the only venue with outside space. Lighting. Stage. Sound. At no extra cost. Get our lighting, stage and sound systems included. Use our technical team. Get advice and support from our experienced technical team. They’ll make sure your event runs smoothly.

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    The O2 Millennium Dome

    The O2 Millennium Dome

    AEG Europe The O2 Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX
    • Unusual

    The O2 arena Set within the ultra-modern surroundings of The O2 – The O2 arena will hold audiences of up to 20,000 in comfortable, flexible seating. The acoustics have been designed specifically for modern musicians and every sightline will be clear so nothing gets in the way of a great performance. The O2 arena is set to become one of the world’s most famous venues, a must-play for all the top acts such as Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sisters & Barbra Streisand to name but a few, and will be unmatched across Europe. The O2 arena has the flexibility to play host to all major sporting events including, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Gymnastics and Boxing. With experience in operating and hosting various sporting formats and containing a permanent Ice Pad, the Arena more than meets the expectation of all travelling teams and performers.

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    Vue @ The O2
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    Vue @ The O2

    Peninsula Square Greenwich London, SE10 OAX
    • Unusual
    • ·778 attendees
    • ·15 meeting rooms

    Its not just movies we show at Vue @ the O2, our world class, state-of-the-art, stadium seated auditoriums with wall to wall screens are perfect for your conference. Benefit from the award winning catering and restaurant facilities on-site and bring the excitement of show business to your next production. Vue @ the O2 is located inside the architectural landmark building the O2 Greenwich, its exclusive setting provides an ideal location for any business looking for the ultimate conference facilities, with great transport links and ample parking. Our first-class venue is quite simply the finest in Europe, spread over two floors, we have a fully equipped eleven screen multiplex cinema complete with digital projection, awe some sound systems and full wifi access across the venue. Our screens are capable of seating 141 to 778 people and have been successfully providing a stunning presentation space for a wide range of corporate clients including English Partnerships, InBev, O2 and Visa. Vue boast the most modern multiplexes with the highest quality infrastructure in the market and uniquely to Vue, each of our cinemas is satellite equipped enabling multi-venue networking. Whatever your requirements you will have access to an unrivalled cinematic event experience.

    City Hall

    City Hall

    One Siemens Brothers Way Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB
    • Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·650 attendees
    • ·21 meeting rooms

    The City Hall is the world's most sustainable buildings and events venues and it offers the most technologically advanced and sustainable event space in London, with seven fully equipped multi-purpose meeting rooms boasting panoramic views over the Royal Victoria Docks with loads of natural daylight. Our state of the art flexible spaces can cater for product launches, fine dining receptions, corporate conferences and we also offer an in-house AV team, award winning caterers, front of house, security, cleaning and building technicians all on-site We also host the largest Exhibition in Urban Sustainability in the World, delegates can enjoy access for free! Arrive in style! The City Hall benefits from great transport links, with delegates having the option to travel to us by air, DLR or by using the spectacular Emirates Cable Car - we have preferential rates! We have our in house caterers Sodexo Prestige that are committed to providing a unique hospitality service that reflects our customers’ needs and demands. Our focus is on outstanding quality and the principles of responsibility, sustainability, health and well being.