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A stunning period venue with 5 versatile event spaces

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Victoria Station, SW1H
The Space

is the purpose built home for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, a Royal Chartered Institution that was formed in 1847 by George Stephenson. We operate as a not for profit member’s organisation that strives to improve the world through engineering.

The building, built in 'Queen Anne style', the height of fashion at the time, was designed by architect Basil Slade. It was officially opened in 1899 when at the time, it was fitted out with state-of-the-art features such as a telephone, one of the first hydraulic lifts and synchronome master clock which used electrical impulses to ensure that all clocks in the building kept uniform time.

Located just minutes from the Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards Parade and Treasury, we are a 5 minute walk from Westminster and St James's Park tube.

The building, which overlooks St James's Park is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional architecture in Westminster.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
400
Theatre:
330
Cabaret:
80
Dining:
120
Boardroom:
60
Price Guide
Venue Hire Rate
Saturday - Sunday
08:30 - 23:00
From £ 5,500
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Perfect For
Anniversary
Awards ceremony
Away day
Bar mitzvah
Birthday party
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Engagement party
Exhibition
Fashion show
Hybrid Events
Leaving party
Live Streaming
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Private screening
Product launch
Team building
Training
Wedding reception
Wine tasting
Wrap party
Spaces Available
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per evening
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400
Theatre
330
Cabaret
80
Dining
120
Boardroom
60
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Cabaret
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Theatre
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Cabaret
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Theatre
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Cabaret
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Getting Here
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Westminster
4 minutes
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St James's Park
5 minutes
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Venue can provide alcohol
Allow external caterers
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Kitchen facilities available
Vegan Friendly
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Loud Music
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Open past 12am
Licensing
Alcohol License
Late License
Noise restrictions
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Rain friendly
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Dog friendly
Loading bay
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
Wi-Fi
Hearing loop
Sky Sports
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