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Holborn boasts a selection of unique conference venues that cater to the creative and innovative spirit of event professionals. These spaces blend historical charm with modern amenities, providing an inspiring backdrop for thought-provoking discussions and networking. Consider the ambiance, technological capabilities, and accessibility when choosing the perfect venue for your next conference.

Holborn has seen a number of significant historical events, including the trial and execution of Charles I in 1649!

HISTORY

Holborn is conveniently located in Central London, so wherever your guests are coming from they'll have no trouble getting to your event.

TRANSPORT

Whether you're looking for a conference space, meeting room, or swanky restaurant, you can find it in Holborn.

VENUE VARIETY

Holborn is an affluent district in Central London and a popular destination for events. Historically known as London's law district, the area is home to many legal buildings such as the imposing Royal Courts of Justice and nearby Inns of Court, aswell as fascinating museums including Sir John Soane's Museum and the iconic Holborn Viaduct. Just around the corner is the world-famous jewellery-lovers paradise of Hatton Garden, whilst casual eateries and upmarket restaurants are generously sprinkled throughout.

The area of Holborn is also nearby to many upmarket hotels such the Kimpton Fitzroy, The Hoxton, and The Rosewood, so there is no shortage of accommodation should you require this for your events.

Whether you're planning a corporate dinner, conference, important meeting or cultural event, Holborn is a great choice. Easily connected to the rest of the city by tube, train, bus or foot, guests won't have far to come to enjoy your event!

Holborn

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover unique conference venues in Holborn, London, designed to inspire and facilitate dynamic corporate events for discerning professionals.

Unique Conference Venues in Holborn

Unique Conference Venues

Elegant, spacious room with top AV, ideal for conferences and events. Stunning Thames views.

One of the best spaces in London for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and dinners, the Lee Kuan Yew Room at Arundel House offers an exceptional setting for your business events. This bright and spacious venue is elegantly furnished, providing a sophisticated atmosphere that inspires productivity and creativity. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and hybrid equipment available for hire, it ensures seamless presentations and engaging discussions. Guests can enjoy stunning views over the Thames, with iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye in sight. Our dedicated team is committed to catering to your every need, offering in-house catering options and on-site AV engineers to guarantee a flawless experience. With excellent disabled access and proximity to tube stations, the Lee Kuan Yew Room is the ideal choice for press launches, seminars, and corporate gatherings. Elevate your next event in this historic venue, where modern amenities meet timeless elegance.

Lee Kuan Yew Room with arranged chairs for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with U-shaped table setup for professional meetings and events.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal corporate event with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room set for formal dinner with elegant tables and blue lighting.

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Lee Kuan Yew Room with festive decor, ideal for winter holiday parties and corporate events.

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Theatre

Business

Lee Kuan Yew Room

London

Arundel House

A large, versatile event space in central London with natural light, exposed ceilings, and a 1,200-person capacity.

Apart from the impressive scale and design, this property is one of the largest meeting and event spaces within the city limits. With a max capacity of 1,200 and 7 large meeting rooms, this property’s intentional architecture and purpose-built design make it the perfect backdrop for large meetings, trainings or seminars, and conferences that include panel or speaker sessions.

Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Modern conference venue with sleek chairs and large screen for events in St Pauls.

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Modern meeting room at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with sleek table and large screen.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with stylish seating for networking.

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Standing

Whole Venue

Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

A versatile central London event space with impressive wood panelling, large windows, and in-house AV equipment.

The Council Chamber's versatility makes it a perfect choice for an event in a central London venue. 

The stunning wood panelling and large windows make an impressive backdrop for any corporate event. With a multitude of layouts available, it's suitable for all events, from a conference, exhibition, product launch to private events and award dinners. 

The spacious room benefits from air conditioning and natural daylight, with full blackout available for presenting. Breakout spaces are nearby on the same floor and available to hire in conjunction, perfect for networking and catering. 

Council Chamber in Congress Centre, bright meeting room for conferences and workshops.

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Council Chamber in Congress Centre, modern decor, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Council Chamber in Congress Centre with round tables, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Council Chamber lobby in Congress Centre, spacious venue for professional events and meetings.

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Modern Council Chamber with blue seating, perfect for corporate meetings and discussions.

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Events

Council Chamber

Congress Centre

Historic art deco hall with marble and oak interiors, ideal for conferences in central London.

Chancellor's Hall is ideal if you are looking for an impressive and historical venue for your conference in the heart of London.

Large windows on the east and west sides of the room fill the space with light and emphasise the beautiful Travertine marble, English oak and bronze interior.

Chancellor's Hall is perfect for conferences, lectures, and workshops. 

Chancellor's Hall at University of London, elegant meeting space for productive events.

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Chancellor's Hall at University of London, ideal for workshops and brainstorming sessions.

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Chancellor's Hall at University of London, elegant event space for networking and discussions.

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Networking session in Chancellor's Hall, University of London, featuring relaxed seating.

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Chancellor's Hall at University of London, elegant meeting room for formal events.

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Reception

Chancellor's Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

A grand Art Deco venue in Covent Garden, ideal for large events with seating up to 1625.

The Grand Temple is a stunning, Grade II listed Art Deco building.

The largest of our our spaces, the Grand Temple has fixed seating for up to 928 on the ground level and a further 450 seats in the balconies.

Built-in stage and audio can facilitate Conferences /Award ceremony events and product launches.  For larger scale production, there are 28 ceiling rigging points for audio/visual equipment.

There are multiple smaller rooms adjoining the Grand Temple available to use for refreshments, break-out areas or meetings.


Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall set for a conference with ornate architecture and seating.

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Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall, tiered seating for conferences and events.

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Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall, ornate ceiling, ideal for conferences and gala events.

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Grand Temple in Freemasons' Hall, elegant venue for ceremonies and events.

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Grand Temple at Freemasons' Hall, elegant architecture, event planning, audience engagement.

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The Grand Temple and Adjoining Rooms

60 Great Queen Street 

A versatile Grade I listed venue in the heart of London, ideal for conferences, meetings, and networking events.

Stationers' Hall offers an impressive and unique conference and events venue in the heart of the City of London.

The interlinking rooms make this venue ideal for various layouts whether it be cabaret or theatre style.

The Hall is very suitable for conferences, meetings, AGMs, away days, seminars and offers plenty of space for networking events as well.

Recently renovated this venue offers flexibility for smaller meetings in the new 3rd floor conference suite as well as exclusive hire of all space

Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wood paneling, perfect for conferences and formal events.

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Sophisticated meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and seminars.

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Elegant banquet hall at Stationers' Hall, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers for upscale gatherings.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with chandelier, perfect for upscale receptions and events.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Georgian style event venue in London's legal quarter with versatile meeting rooms and built-in AV facilities.

Located on the 4th Floor, the multifunctional meeting rooms, Rooms 3&4, offer an exceptional setting for business events in the heart of London's legal quarter. This versatile space is equipped with built-in AV technology and a hearing loop, ensuring seamless presentations and accessibility for all attendees. The rooms branch into a shared breakout area, perfect for refreshments and networking. With natural daylight flooding in and views of our award-winning 3-acre garden, your meetings will be both productive and inspiring. 

Meeting room with long table and dual screens for professional gatherings in The Inner Temple.

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Modern meeting room with wooden table, ideal for professional gatherings and presentations.

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Modern event space with large windows, ideal for meetings and gatherings in The Inner Temple.

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Rooms 3&4 (combined)

The Inner Temple

Modern event space with lecture theatre and meeting rooms in a historic setting. Ideal for conferences.

Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre is a purpose-built event space set beneath the Great Hall, expertly designed to allow natural daylight to flood the suite through generous skylights. 
The stylish double-height lecture theatre with retractable seating for up to 158 delegates features integrated audio-visual. Ten meeting rooms split across two floors may be booked individually for smaller meetings for up to 16 boardroom or 25 theatre, or the partition walls can be withdrawn allowing flexible multi-room formats for breakout spaces or refreshments. 

Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Ashworth Centre, ideal for events and meetings.

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Modern conference room at Ashworth Centre, featuring a large table for meetings and events.

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Modern meeting room at Ashworth Centre, featuring circular seating for workshops and presentations.

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Modern Ashworth Centre event space with wooden paneling for conferences and workshops.

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Modern event space at Ashworth Centre, ideal for meetings and networking.

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Ashworth Centre

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

An opulent Art Deco ballroom in central London, ideal for large events, weddings, and corporate parties.

Flexible event spaces all adorned in Art Deco theming, The Ballroom at The Bloomsbury Ballroom is a stunning venue perfect for a variety of occasions. Nestled in the heart of Bloomsbury, just a stone's throw from London's vibrant West End, this iconic space can accommodate up to 700 guests in a reception-style layout. Whether you're planning a corporate event, an elegant wedding, a glamorous award ceremony, or a dynamic product launch, our dedicated events team will tailor bespoke packages to meet your needs. With high ceilings and listed features that evoke the grandeur of the 1920s, The Ballroom offers a unique event experience that will leave a lasting impression. Elevate your gathering with live cabaret shows or host a fashion show in this atmospheric setting. Choose The Bloomsbury Ballroom for an unforgettable event in one of London's most unusual venues.

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Spacious Bloomsbury Ballroom with polished floors, ideal for events and receptions.

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Elegant Bloomsbury Ballroom banquet hall with floral centerpieces for weddings and galas.

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The Bloomsbury Ballroom: grand venue with lush greenery for corporate events and conferences.

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The Bloomsbury Ballroom stage with checkered floor, ideal for corporate events and presentations.