Venues

Banqueting House

The dramatic Banqueting House offers two spacious, versatile venues for entertaining, networking, conferencing or celebrating.

Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/banquetinghouse

Main Hall
Receptions:	450
Dinners:	380
Conferences:	400
Undercroft
Receptions:	380
Dinners:	150
Conferences:	60

Benjamin Franklin House

A unique central London venue in an exquisite 18th Century setting.

Website:
www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org/

Dinners:	25-40
Receptions:	50

Christie’s

Christie’s is the worlds oldest, most established fine art auctioneer and has had its headquarters at 8 Kings Street, St James’ since 1823. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment plan culminating in a classic yet contemporary space.

Website:
www.christies.com

Dinners:	250
Receptions:	800

The Conservatory

A remarkable rooftop venue recreating the romantic splendor of another era.

Website:
www.theconservatoryvenue.co.uk

Dinner:	80
Reception:	120
Conference:	30

Dali Universe

Combining urban chic and luxurious glamour in one of London’s most surreal art venues.

Website:
www.thedaliuniverse.co.uk

Dali A
Reception:	350
Dinner:	200
Dali B
Reception:	175
Dinner:	110
Modern Masters
Reception:	120
Dinner:	60
The White Space
Reception:	250
Dinner:	150

Design Museum

Located in a modernist building on the River Thames with spectacular views of the City and Canary Wharf.

Website:
www.designmuseum.org

Design Space Museum
Dinners:	70
Receptions:	200
Conferences:	150
Riverside Hall
Dinners:	120
Receptions:	250
Contemporary Design Gallery
Dinners:	100
Receptions:	120

Dulwich Picture Gallery

A stunning venue in South East London surrounded by beautiful grounds.

Website:
www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

Gallery and Garden Receptions:	350
Dinners:	120
Linbury Room Lectures:	109
Lunches/Dinners:	60
Café Receptions:	90
Dinners:	60

The Fleming Collection

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, this is a beautiful and intimately designed gallery.

Website:
www.flemingcollection.co.uk

Lower Gallery Dinners:	50

The Foundling Museum

One of London’s finest surviving Rococo interiors and England’s first public art collection provide a unique backdrop for exclusive entertaining and spectacular events.

Website:
www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk

Court Room:	30 guests
Picture Room:	100 guests

HM Tower of London

One of the most spectacular spaces in one of London’s most prominent landmarks.

Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon

White Tower
Receptions:	250
Dinners:	80
Jewel House
Receptions:	80
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Receptions:	100
Dinners:	70
St Thomas’s Tower
Receptions:	40
Dinners:	20
Wakefield Tower
Receptions:	80
Dinners:	40
Martin Tower
Dinners:	12
New Armouries
Receptions:	300
Dinners:	240

Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

The Halls and public rooms of Lincoln’s Inn are steeped in tradition, providing a sumptuous backdrop for all kinds of sized banquets, celebrations of family events, corporate receptions, concerts or meetings.

Website:
www.lincolnsinn.org.uk

The Old Hall Crypt
Dinner:	130
Dinner/Dance:	100
Reception:	250
The Great Hall
Dinner:	300
Dinner/Dance:	250
Reception:	600
Old Court Room
Dinner:	40
Reception:	100
MCR
Dinner:	50
Reception:	120

Institute of Directors

Pall Mall is a magnificent Grade I listed, Crown Estate building, in the heart of the West End. It offers a host of facilities for business and pleasure that are exclusively available to IoD members.

Website:
www.iod.com

Il Bottaccio

The beauty of Il Bottaccio is that the rooms are multifunctional and can be used for a variety of events.

Website:
www.bottaccio.co.uk

The Grand Gallery
Reception:	400
Dinner:	200
The Club Gallery
Reception:	150
Dinner:	60

Kensington Palace

A haven of peace and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of London.

Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonPalace

The Orangery
Reception:	300
Dinner:	150
The North Drawing Room
Reception:	70
Dinner:	40
The Red Room
Dinner:	100
Reception:	80
The State Apartments
Kings Room Dinner:	90
Reception:	100
Cupola Room
Dinner:	80
Reception:	100
The Queens Gallery
Reception:	170
The Lower Hall
Dinner:	50
Reception:	200

Mall Galleries

Website:
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

The Mall Galleries are prominently situated on the ceremonial route between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, providing a prestigious and exciting venue for exhibitions hire and special evening events.

Middle Temple Hall

Middle Temple Hall’s rich history lends it an air both formal and festive events.

Website:
www.middletemple.org.uk

Reception:	500
Dinner:	300

Museum of London

The Museum of London is currently under construction and will be open for event bookings in 2009.

Website:
www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Museum of London, Docklands

Built in 1802, the warehouse which is home to Museum in Docklands was originally used to store vast quantities of rum, molasses, coffee, pimento and cotton from the West India slave plantations. Today it offers a distinctive backdrop for entertaining, its original pine columns and floors juxtaposed stylishly with contemporary fittings.

Website:
www.museumindocklands.org.uk

All Galleries
Reception:	800
Rum Store
Dinner:	130
Reception:	200

The National Gallery

The National Gallery is at the heart of Trafalgar Square, an imposing venue of great history and wonderful architecture housing one of the most wonderful collections of paintings in the Western World. The National Gallery is available for hire exclusively to corporate members only. Please contact the National Gallery directly for membership costs.

Website:
www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Sainsbury Wing
TEG’s
Reception:	200-250
National Dining Room
Reception:	300
Dinner:	180
Wilkins Building
Room 18
Reception:	150
Dinner:	60
Room 30
Reception:	200
Dinner:	100
The Central Hall
Reception:	200
Dinner:	100
The Barry Rooms
Reception:	200
Dinner:	100

National Portrait Gallery

The spectacular spaces available for hire offer a wide range of options for clients from the contemporary to the classic, displaying a collection that encompasses art, biography, history and fame.

Website:
www.npg.org.uk

Lerner Galleries
Reception:	400
Dinner:	100
Balcony Gallery
Reception:	80
Victorian Galleries
Reception:	200
Dinner:	120
Weldon Galleries
Reception:	150
Dinner:	100
C17th & C18th Galleries (2nd Floor)
Reception:	400
Dinner:	50-230
Tudor Galleries (2nd Floor)
Reception:	80

Old Billingsgate

A versatile, inspiring, flexible central London venue.

Website:
www.oldbillingsgate.co.uk

The Hall
Dinner:	200-1500
Reception:	2400
Conferences:	50-1000
The Deck
The Deck:	750
The Gallery
Conferences:	10-300
Fashion Shows:	250
The Vault
The Vault:	300-1000
The Terrace
Dinner:	500
Reception:	1000

Queens House

The 17th-century Queen’s House represents a turning point in English architecture. It now showcases the Museum’s fine-art collection and provides a unique venue for weddings, corporate and private events.

Website:
www.nmm.ac.uk/places/queens-house

The National Maritime Museum, Neptune Court
Reception:	750
Dinner:	500
The Queens House
Reception:	150
Dinner:	120
The Royal Observatory, Flamsteed House
Reception:	120
Dinner:	60
The Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium and South Building
Reception:	150
Dinner:	110

Royal Hospital Chelsea

The impressive Wren buildings represent one of the outstanding glories of English architecture and sit in 66 acres of beautiful parkland - an oasis in the heart of London by the river Thames embankment, but still within easy reach of public transport, shopping in the Kings Road and Knightsbridge and other facilities.

Website:
www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

The State Apartments
Reception:	180
Dinner:	80
The Great Hall
Reception:	400
Dinner:	270
The Chapel

Available for weddings under certain circumstances and seats 380

The Royal Academy of Arts

Burlington House has been the home of the Royal Academy of Arts since 1867 and is a magnificent listed building at the heart of London’s West End. The venue is available for hire exclusively to corporate members only. Please contact the Royal Academy directly for membership costs.

Website:
www.royalacademy.org.uk

The Fine Rooms
Reception:	350
Dinner:	100
Galleries (summer months only)
Reception:	800
Dinner:	200

Royal Horticultural Halls

A myriad of diverse spaces that are suitable for parties up to 1500 guests.

Website:
www.horticultural-halls.co.uk

The Lawrence Hall
Reception:	1500
Dinner:	800
The Lindley Hall
Reception:	500
Dinner:	350
The Glasshouse
Reception:	500
The Conference Centre

Accommodates a variety of differing capacities

The Royal College of Art

Adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall with views of Kensington Gardens, the Galleries and Seminar Rooms at the Royal College of Art provide 1467 square metres of white space for hire in a prime location.

Website:
www.rca.ac.uk

Henry Moore Gallery
Reception:	500
Dinner:	300-350
Gulbenkian Upper Gallery
Reception:	300
Dinner:	200-250
Gulbenkian Lower Gallery
Reception:	100

Sadler’s Wells

Sadler’s Wells breaks new ground with its stylish, accessible front-of-house areas, flexible auditorium and purpose-built entertaining and meeting spaces.

Website:
www.sadlerswells.com

Main Auditorium
1500 theatre style
Lilian Baylis Studio
180 theatre style 150 cabaret style 350 reception style
Mezzanine Level
110 theatre style 180 cabaret style 320 Reception style
Kahn Lecture Theatre
75 theatre style 50 reception style

Sotheby’s

Website:
www.sothebys.com

Reception:	200

St James’ Palace

William Norris & Company are privileged to cater for receptions, weddings and intimate dinners at St James’ Palace, the Palace is the senior Palace of the Sovereign, with a long history as a Royal residence. As the home of several members of the Royal Family and their household offices, it is often in use for official functions and is not open to the public.

Website:
www.thedukeofyork.org

Syon House and Conservatory

The home of The Duke of Northumberland’s family for over four hundred years Syon Park is full of beauty and magnificence surrounded by his own parkland.

Website:
www.syonpark.co.uk

The Great Hall Civil Ceremonies:
Seated guests:	120
The Great Conservatory
Reception:	200
Dinner:	150

Trinity House

The present building was designed and constructed at the end of the 18th century and, in contrast to the Livery Halls more commonly associated with the City of London, has the look and feel of an elegant private residence.

Website:
www.trinityhouse.co.uk

Pepys Room
Reception:	50
Dinner:	30
Library
Reception:	120
Dinner:	120
Court Room
Reception:	120
Dinner:	60

Two Temple Place

Built to elaborate specifications by William Waldorf Astor, later first Viscount Astor, in 1895 as his residence and estate office on reclaimed land following completion of the Victoria Embankment in 1870, Two Temple Place has been acquired and preserved by the Bulldog Trust and offers a unique location in the heart of central London, overlooking the River Thames.

Website:
www.twotempleplace.co.uk

The Great Hall
Reception:	150
Dinner:	120
The Lower Gallery
Reception:	150
Dinner:	100

Truman Brewery

The Old Truman Brewery is known as East London’s primary destination for public and creative businesses alike. Twelve years of sensitive regeneration and investment has transformed over ten acres of vacant and derelict buildings into spectacular office, retail, leisure and unique event space.

Website:
www.trumanbrewery.com

The Draywalk Gallery
Reception:	150
The Boiler Room
Reception:	500
Shop 14
Reception:	220

The House of St Barnabus

The House of St Barnabas has a suite of three Historic Rooms available for corporate or private events, in their Grade 1 listed Georgian building in the heart of Soho, London.

Website:
www.atthehouse.org.uk

The Serpentine

Centrally located, the Serpentine is one of Britain’s best-loved galleries, set in the unique location of Kensington Gardens.

Website:
www.serpentinegallery.org

Dinner:	70
Reception:	300

The Worx

A contemporary venue in a unique creative environment located close to London’s Kings Road.

Website:
www.the-worx.co.uk

Studios/Reception Rooms
Dinner:	50-250
Reception:	30-300

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is one of the world’s great museums and is also a magnificent Victorian building with remarkable rooms that offer many possibilities for entertaining in a prestigious central London location.

Website:
www.vam.ac.uk

The Dome
Dinner:	250
Reception:	700
The John Madejski Garden
Reception:	700
The Raphael Gallery
Dinner:	400
Reception:	400
Dorothy and Michael Hintze Galleries
Reception:	300

The Wallace Collection

The Wallace Collection caters for a variety of evening events, from small dinners and private parties for 20 to receptions for 400 guests. Clients have the unique opportunity of entertaining in opulent rooms furnished with priceless works of art, giving guests exclusive access to view the treasures in an intimate environment.

Website:
www.wallacecollection.org

The Courtyard
Reception:	250
Dinner:	160
Main Galleries
Reception:	400
Drawing Room
Reception:	150
State Room and Dining Room
Dinner:	40
Great Gallery
Dinner:	120