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EventLAB Series: Introducing the Event

Greater London boasts a plethora of sophisticated formal event venues, perfect for hosting elegant corporate gatherings, galas, and ceremonies. These venues offer a blend of impeccable service, refined ambience, and state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring your event is both memorable and seamless. Consider the venue's capacity, location, and amenities to find the ideal setting for your distinguished event.

Easily whisk guests to events via the Night Tube, ideal for post-conference networking. Iconic black cabs offer door-to-door service, perfect for VIP arrivals.

TRANSPORT

Experience London's vibrant nightlife with venues like the legendary Ministry of Sound, or enjoy live performances at the O2 Academy Brixton. Host events amidst Soho's bustling bars and clubs, pulsing with cultural beats.

NIGHTLIFE

London's music scene thrives with venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Abbey Road Studios, steeped in pop culture history. Host your event where legends recorded, and the symphonies resonate.

MUSIC

Greater London stands as a premier destination for hosting events, with an extensive network of venues to suit every occasion. The capital is home to iconic landmarks such as the historic Tower of London and the modern marvel that is The Shard, offering unique backdrops for any gathering. With the River Thames meandering through, riverboat venues provide a moving panorama for meetings and celebrations alike.

Transport links in London are among the best in the world, with five major airports, including Heathrow, the second busiest airport globally, ensuring international accessibility. The London Underground, a comprehensive rail network, and the red double-decker buses make navigating the city both simple and efficient for event attendees.

For large-scale conferences, the ExCeL London in the Docklands area boasts a waterfront setting with ample space and state-of-the-art facilities. Meanwhile, smaller, more intimate venues like the historic Guildhall offer a sense of London's past for private meetings and dinners.

London's accommodation options are vast, ranging from luxury hotels like The Savoy to budget-friendly lodgings, all providing comfortable stays for guests. Catering to the tech-savvy, many venues are equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless presentations and connectivity.

With a commitment to sustainability, London also offers venues like The Crystal, one of the world's most sustainable buildings, for environmentally conscious events. Whether for business or celebration, London provides a memorable setting with the convenience and amenities to ensure a successful event.

Greater London

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

Discover top Formal Event Venues in Greater London for corporate gatherings, galas, and ceremonies. Ensure a seamless and elegant experience.

Formal Event Venues in Greater London

Formal Event Venues

Explore top Formal Event Venues in Greater London for corporate events and ceremonies. Perfect settings for professional gatherings.

Experience the timeless elegance and historic charm of 1 Lombard Street, an iconic venue nestled in the vibrant heart of London. With a seated capacity of 150 guests and standing capacity of 300, our space offers the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations.
Indulge in an exclusive dining experience in the heart of London. With a seated capacity accommodating up to 50 guests and a standing capacity for up to 90, our space is meticulously designed to cater to your every need. 

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Business

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1 Lombard Street

Elegant Gatherings at 1 Lombard Street

A spacious, glass-roofed atrium in central London, ideal for corporate events and receptions.

The Max Rayne Atrium is a stunning vaulted glass roofed space offering plenty of natural day light, making it ideal for receptions, exhibitions, products launches, conference dining, networking drinks or other corporate events. This spacious event space can hold up to 200 delegates and can be set up in many different ways to accommodate your vision. Being on the ground floor, the Max Rayne Atrium is also fully accessible to wheelchair users. 

Max Rayne Atrium at 1 Wimpole Street, spacious venue for meetings and events.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant cocktail tables, ideal for receptions and networking.

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Max Rayne Atrium with glass ceiling, ideal for elegant events and gatherings.

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Max Rayne Atrium at 1 Wimpole Street, modern glass ceiling, ideal for receptions and meetings.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant tables and blue balloon decor for celebrations.

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Max Rayne Atrium floor plan for meetings, 200 capacity, natural light, event space.

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Max Rayne Atrium event space with elegant round tables, perfect for weddings and galas.

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Events

Max Rayne Atrium 

1 Wimpole Street

The Lumiere Underwood flagship venue is home to six unique spaces under one roof offering the perfect location for any business event.

The spaces include Lumiere's award-winning New White Loft, New Victorian Loft and Chalet on the third floor, the tranquil Palm Room on the second and the bright and stylish Galeria and Studio on the lower ground floor.

The perfect venue for corporate events, conferences, seminars, board meetings, workshops, creative workshops, break-out sessions, training, awards dinners and ceremonies, TV filming, photo shoots, screenings, away days and networking events. 

Underwood Flagship Venue with white chairs, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Elegant event space at Underwood Flagship Venue, perfect for corporate gatherings and celebrations.

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Underwood Flagship Venue: modern event space with seating for meetings and presentations.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with flexible seating for meetings and social events.

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Stylish Underwood Flagship Venue with high ceilings, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with lush greenery, perfect for elegant networking events.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with circular seating, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Underwood Flagship Venue circular meeting space for workshops and team-building events.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with attendees engaged in a professional workshop event.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with white chairs and red cushions for conferences and seminars.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with large windows, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with stylish seating, ideal for networking events and conferences.

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Underwood Flagship Venue: bright meeting space with round tables for workshops and conferences.

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Underwood Flagship Venue meeting space with warm wood floors, ideal for events and presentations.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with elegant tables, ideal for corporate events and receptions.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with speaker, dual screens for professional events and networking.

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Stylish lounge at Underwood Flagship Venue, perfect for networking events and meetings.

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Cozy lounge at Underwood Flagship Venue, ideal for networking and informal meetings.

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Underwood Flagship Venue with elegant tables, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Elegant catering display with pastries at Underwood Flagship Venue for networking event.

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Standing

Underwood Flagship Venue

Lumiere Underwood

A scenic garden with over 1,000 medicinal plants, ideal for summer receptions and post-conference events.

Our Medicinal Garden boasts and impressive collection of over 1,000 plants with link to medicine and it's the perfect backdrop for post-conference drinks and food receptions.

Ideal for summer conferences with a beautiful outdoor garden, or stand alone alfresco receptions. 

Medicinal Garden at RCP London: vibrant outdoor networking event in lush greenery.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London Events with cozy seating for networking and social gatherings.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London Events, vibrant outdoor space for networking and gatherings.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London Events, vibrant outdoor venue with lush greenery.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London Events, lush greenery for networking and social gatherings.

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Outdoor catering setup with pizza oven in Medicinal Garden, RCP London Events.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London: cozy outdoor event space with greenery for gatherings.

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Medicinal Garden at RCP London Events, ideal for networking and breakout sessions.

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Medicinal Garden

RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

A large luxury cinema auditorium for events, with tiered seating and catering options available.

Screen 1 is a large, luxury cinema auditorium  - the perfect space to host your Conference, Seminar, Product Launch, AGM, Award Ceremony, Company Away Day or Town Hall Meeting. 

The space offers abundant branding opportunities, as does the adjoining Cinema Foyer (exclusive use negotiable), which - equipped with a full bar - allows clients to meet, greet and eat under one roof. 

We offer a selection of fresh and delicious catering packages that accommodate all types of events and dietary requirements. 

Tiered seating capacity: 208, with space for 2 wheelchair users. 








Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Riverside Studios for events and performances.

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Riverside Studios Cinema Screen 1, modern venue for events by the river at twilight.

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Riverside Studios Cinema Screen 1 at dusk, perfect for outdoor receptions and gatherings.

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Modern theater seating in Riverside Studios for corporate events and film festivals.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Riverside Studios for conferences and screenings.

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Theatre

Cinema Screen 1

Riverside Studios

A stunning quasi-circular room with elegant decor, ideal for parties, receptions, and events.

The Prince's Room, one of the most stunning spaces within our offering, enchants with its quasi-circular design. At its heart, a dazzling glass chandelier draws the gaze, complemented by lofty ceilings and mirrored mantels that reflect the room's windows. Exquisite gold leaf detailing frames the room, with Corinthian columns nestled in every corner's recess. 

This awe-inspiring venue serves as an extraordinary stage for a broad range of events, from spirited parties and product launches to networking sessions, drink receptions, or memorable special occasions.


Elegant banquet room in BMA House, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant meeting room with round table, ideal for corporate events and intimate gatherings.

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Elegant dining room in BMA House, perfect for corporate dinners and upscale events.

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Elegant event space in Prince's Room, BMA House with yellow walls and chandeliers.

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Prince's Room

BMA House

A versatile 193-seat theatre with advanced tech, ideal for performances, meetings, and receptions.

The Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre is a versatile space with high-end facilities. The 193-seat theatre with raked seating is ideal for meetings/conferences, launch events, film screenings, dance/theatre performances, standing receptions and more. The Studio Theatre has a lighting rig, sound system, projection, microphones and a sprung dance floor. 

The hire package includes:
Use of sound system
Use of lighting rig
Use of projection
Use of microphones
1 Technician 
1 Security Officer 
2 Front of House/Event Assistants
WiFi access 

Proceeds from your hire support our charitable work.
