It’s the perfect time of year to start looking for a conference venue in central London. But with all the different spaces on offer – big, small, modern, traditional – it’s hard to know where to look. So we’ve picked out a variety of the best conference spaces in London to get you started:
Illuminate @ Science Museum
Location: Hyde Park
Capacity: 400 seated
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The Science Museum is far more than just a museum you visit on the weekend with your family and friends. It can be transformed into an event space – for all types of events, in fact. With various areas available to hire within the magnificent building, The Illuminate is ideal for those looking for a conference venue in London, available for both daytime and evening hire.
The Barbican
Location: Barbican
Capacity: 1949 standing, 1949 seated
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A hugely varied venue with over 19 different areas to choose from, The Barbican is one of London’s most sought after conference spaces. Although they have an impressive capacity at their disposal, a number of their rooms are smaller occupancy – ideal for break-out spaces or smaller conferences.
The Light
Location: Euston
Capacity: 250 standing, 1000 seated
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The Light is the largest corporate and conference events spaces in Euston and Kings Cross. For such a big space their prices are very competitive, and their customisable packages make it a really flexible offering.
IET London: Savoy Place
Location: Temple
Capacity: 330 standing, 451 seated
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IET London: Savoy Place has 4 floors of recently refurbished event spaces, and a newly opened rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Thames.
Congress Centre
Location: Tottenham Court Road
Capacity: 850 standing, 500 seated
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Congress Centre has 16 different event spaces on offer, making it ideal for any size of conference. They offer per delegate prices as well as dry hire, and their past clients include Apple, Coca Cola, Microsoft and John Lewis.
Roundhouse
Location: Camden
Capacity: 1800 standing, 1500 seated
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One of our favourite blank canvas spaces, the Roundhouse is a unique space that is ideal for creative and tech conferences. It’s within 2 minutes walk of Chalk Farm tube station, and 20 minutes from Euston for delegates travelling from outside of London.
The City Centre
Location: Bank
Capacity: 120 standing, 75 seated
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If you’re throwing a smaller conference or event, this is a super convenient location near Bank station. The 3D model of London is a great talking point, and there are a number of different spaces to choose from.
Twickenham Stadium
Location: Twickenham
Capacity: 9380 standing, 1200 seated
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Though known predominantly as the ‘Home of England Rugby’, Twickenham Stadium is also home to a number of multi-purpose event spaces. Onsite, you’ll find a 4-star Marriott Hotel (ideal for guests travelling from outside London), and award-winning in-house caterers.
Dutch Hall
Location: Old Broad Street
Capacity: 800 standing, 250 seated
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Dutch Hall at is a recently renovated Grade II listed church that dates back to the 16th Century.
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Location: St John’s Wood
Capacity: 500 standing, 400 seated
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The 14 elegant spaces at Lord’s all overlook the iconic cricket ground. Each room feels bright and airy, and is a stunning traditional space in west London.
