Venues
- The Banqueting House
Banqueting House
The dramatic Banqueting House offers two spacious, versatile venues for entertaining, networking, conferencing or celebrating.
Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/banquetinghouseMain Hall Receptions: 450 Dinners: 380 Conferences: 400 Undercroft Receptions: 380 Dinners: 150 Conferences: 60
- Benjamin Franklin House
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
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.comDinners: 250 Receptions: 800
- The Conservatory
The Conservatory
A remarkable rooftop venue recreating the romantic splendor of another era.
Website:
www.theconservatoryvenue.co.ukDinner: 80 Reception: 120 Conference: 30 - Dali Universe
Dali Universe
Combining urban chic and luxurious glamour in one of London’s most surreal art venues.
Website:
www.thedaliuniverse.co.ukDali 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
Design Museum
Located in a modernist building on the River Thames with spectacular views of the City and Canary Wharf.
Website:
www.designmuseum.orgDesign Space Museum Dinners: 70 Receptions: 200 Conferences: 150 Riverside Hall Dinners: 120 Receptions: 250 Contemporary Design Gallery Dinners: 100 Receptions: 120 - Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery
A stunning venue in South East London surrounded by beautiful grounds.
Website:
www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.ukGallery and Garden Receptions: 350 Dinners: 120 Linbury Room Lectures: 109 Lunches/Dinners: 60 Café Receptions: 90 Dinners: 60 - The Fleming Collection
The Fleming Collection
Situated in the heart of Mayfair, this is a beautiful and intimately designed gallery.
Website:
www.flemingcollection.co.ukLower Gallery Dinners: 50 - The Foundling Museum
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.ukCourt Room: 30 guests Picture Room: 100 guests
- HM Tower of London
HM Tower of London
One of the most spectacular spaces in one of London’s most prominent landmarks.
Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/toweroflondonWhite 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
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.ukThe 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
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
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.ukThe Grand Gallery Reception: 400 Dinner: 200 The Club Gallery Reception: 150 Dinner: 60
- Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
A haven of peace and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of London.
Website:
www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonPalaceThe 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
Mall Galleries
Website:
www.mallgalleries.org.ukThe 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
Middle Temple Hall’s rich history lends it an air both formal and festive events.
Website:
www.middletemple.org.ukReception: 500 Dinner: 300 - Museum of London
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
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.ukAll Galleries Reception: 800 Rum Store Dinner: 130 Reception: 200 - The National Gallery
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.ukSainsbury 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
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.ukLerner 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
Old Billingsgate
A versatile, inspiring, flexible central London venue.
Website:
www.oldbillingsgate.co.ukThe 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 - Peacock House
- Queens House
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-houseThe 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
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.ukThe State Apartments Reception: 180 Dinner: 80 The Great Hall Reception: 400 Dinner: 270 The Chapel Available for weddings under certain circumstances and seats 380
- Royal Academy of Arts
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.ukThe Fine Rooms Reception: 350 Dinner: 100 Galleries (summer months only) Reception: 800 Dinner: 200
- Royal Horticultural Halls
Royal Horticultural Halls
A myriad of diverse spaces that are suitable for parties up to 1500 guests.
Website:
www.horticultural-halls.co.ukThe 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
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.ukHenry Moore Gallery Reception: 500 Dinner: 300-350 Gulbenkian Upper Gallery Reception: 300 Dinner: 200-250 Gulbenkian Lower Gallery Reception: 100 - RUSI
- Sadler’s Wells
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.comMain Auditorium 1500 theatre style Lilian Baylis Studio 180 theatre style
150 cabaret style
350 reception styleMezzanine Level 110 theatre style
180 cabaret style
320 Reception styleKahn Lecture Theatre 75 theatre style
50 reception style
- Sotheby’s
- St James’ Palace
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
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.ukThe Great Hall Civil Ceremonies: Seated guests: 120 The Great Conservatory Reception: 200 Dinner: 150
- Trinity House
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.ukPepys Room Reception: 50 Dinner: 30 Library Reception: 120 Dinner: 120 Court Room Reception: 120 Dinner: 60 - Two Temple Place
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.ukThe Great Hall Reception: 150 Dinner: 120 The Lower Gallery Reception: 150 Dinner: 100 - Truman Brewery
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.comThe Draywalk Gallery Reception: 150 The Boiler Room Reception: 500 Shop 14 Reception: 220 - The House of St Barnabus
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
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.orgDinner: 70 Reception: 300 - The Worx
The Worx
A contemporary venue in a unique creative environment located close to London’s Kings Road.
Website:
www.the-worx.co.ukStudios/Reception Rooms Dinner: 50-250 Reception: 30-300 - Victoria and Albert Museum
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.ukThe 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
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.orgThe Courtyard Reception: 250 Dinner: 160 Main Galleries Reception: 400 Drawing Room Reception: 150 State Room and Dining Room Dinner: 40 Great Gallery Dinner: 120
