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Westminster, with its prestigious backdrop and central location, is a prime choice for hosting impactful conferences. The area boasts a variety of venues that cater to professional gatherings of all sizes, offering state-of-the-art facilities and seamless connectivity. Ideal for organisations looking to make a significant impression, Westminster provides an atmosphere of sophistication and accessibility.

Westminster provides a wealth of transport options connecting to the rest of the city, including train, tube, bus, taxi, and even boat! 

TRANSPORT

From the gunpowder plot at the House of Parliament to the iconic Big Ben, Westminster has no shortage of history embedded into its veins!

HISTORY

Whether you're on a sightseeing mission, looking for an upmarket dinner spot or on the hunt for a traditional conference venue, there's plenty of variety here.

VENUE VARIETY

Westminster is a borough in central London. Historically, Westminster has played an important role in the development of London and England as we know them today and has been the seat of the British government since the medieval period. Westminster is home to many historical sites which date back hundreds of years, including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. These iconic buildings draw visitors from all over the world, making Westminster an ideal destination for tourists looking to explore the city's rich history. There is also an abundance of restaurants, bars, and dedicated events venues making it a popular choice for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and all sorts of occasions. 

In terms of getting around, there are excellent transport links in Westminster via tube, train, bus and taxi, making it easy to get to and from an event. With its convenient transport links, fascinating history and abundance of venues, it is the perfect choice for anyone looking to host an unforgettable event in the heart of London..

Westminster

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 top Conference Venues in Westminster, Central London. Perfect for professional events aiming to impress and inspire.

Conference Venues in Westminster

Conference Venues

Historic Westminster conference venue with oak-panelled Hoare Memorial Hall, ideal for conferences up to 270 theatre-style, 2 mins from Westminster Abbey, from £3,400 exc

Steeped in history, the Hoare Memorial Hall has a stately atmosphere, having played host to the House of Commons for a period during the Second World War. Its elegant oak-paneling, Art Deco Chandeliers, built-in stage, and gallery give the room a strong personality.

The hall is often used in conjunction with the Assembly Hall as a breakout room or on its own for Conferences, Seminars, Meetings, Press Launches, Product Launches, Exhibitions, and Training sessions. 

With its 6.5m ceiling and large windows, the Hoare Memorial Hall is ideal for conferences with up to 270 attendees. 

Hoare Memorial Hall in Westminster, spacious venue for conferences and banquets.

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Hoare Memorial Hall: elegant meeting room with wooden paneling for corporate events.

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Hoare Memorial Hall meeting room with wooden paneling for professional events and presentations.

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Hoare Memorial Hall: elegant event space with wooden paneling for receptions and networking.

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Hoare Memorial Hall 

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Church House Westminster

500-capacity Victorian ballroom 3 minutes from Trafalgar Square, ideal for Westminster conferences. Theatre/cabaret layouts, LED lighting, from £59 per delegate for day p

The Ballroom naturally lends itself to luxurious dinners of all types. Described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence', the Ballroom is the centrepiece of London's most central venue. 

Here at London's most central venue, we know how to throw a good party - so whether it's a get-together with close friends, celebrating your children's coming of age, or inviting your entire extended family to a Central London location for a once-in-a-lifetime shindig, 8 Northumberland Avenue can deliver.

Elegant ballroom with dramatic lighting, perfect for galas and formal dinners.

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Elegant ballroom with floral centerpieces, ideal for gala events and formal dinners.

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Elegant banquet hall with chandeliers, perfect for gala or corporate events.

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Elegant gala setup in The Ballroom, 8 Northumberland Avenue for MTA 2015 corporate event.

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Elegant Ballroom at 8 Northumberland Avenue, ideal for awards ceremonies and networking events.

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Reception

Dining 

The Ballroom

8 Northumberland Avenue

Historic 18th-century venue at Trafalgar Square with 130-seat theatre capacity, perfect for Westminster conferences, from £132 per person including catering.

St Martin’s Hall is a beautiful room with oak panelling and even though the space is situated underground the room has an abundance of natural daylight. 

There is fresh air supply, under floor heating, WIFI, adjustable lighting and has its own private bathrooms and cloakroom. It also has its own separate space for refreshments in the ‘Lightwell’ which is situated right outside the Hall. St Martins Hall can hold up to 130 delegates in a theatre style, 64 delegates in a cabaret style or 32 in a boardroom style.

St Martins Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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St Martins Hall event space with gray chairs, ideal for presentations and meetings.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with gray and red chairs, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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St Martins Hall atrium, modern glass design for corporate meetings and social events.

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St Martins Hall meeting space with wooden walls, ideal for networking events and discussions.

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St Martins Hall & Lightwell

St Martin-in-the-Fields

Five-star Mayfair hotel conference suite with Hyde Park views, accommodating up to 55 theatre-style. Day delegate packages from £69 per person including refreshments.

The Serpentine Suite is the largest meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 delegates in a range of room layouts. It also benefits by being connected to the Marlborough Suite that can act as a break-out area.

Serpentine Suite conference room with polished table, ideal for corporate events in London.

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Serpentine Suite meeting room, modern design, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Serpentine Suite at London Hilton: modern meeting room with natural light for events.

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Serpentine Suite 

London Hilton on Park Lane

Grade II listed Westminster conference venue with 106-seat theatre, comprehensive AV package, technician included, from £96 per delegate for day packages.

The fully accessible Godfrey Mitchell Theatre is located on the lower ground. This theatre is ideal for small conferences, presentations, lectures, seminars, product launches, press conferences and AGM's. We're fully equipped with state-of-the art presentation technology. At the front is a lectern and a top table for up to four people; each with fixed microphones. The space is very minimalist and modern in style with soft blue and white.

Our smallest theatre can be linked up to our Telford Theatre which allow a capacity of over 340 people.

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Godfrey Mitchell Theatre

One Great George Street

120-capacity Royal Suite in prestigious Mayfair hotel, ideal for Westminster conferences. Historic chandeliers, integrated AV, natural light. From £75 per delegate includ

Featuring contemporary  furnishing and elegant decor, the Royal suite sets the stage for productive meetings, presentations, brainstorming sessions, away day. Natural light pours in through large windows, creating an inviting ambience conducive to creativity and collaboration. 

Equipped with high-speed internet and built-in projector and screen, comfortable seating arrangements facilitate focussed discussions and strategic planning sessions.

Whether hosting conferences ,training seminars, or product launch, this room provides a versatile environment to meet the demands of modern business.

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Royal Suite

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Historic 98-seat cinema in Mayfair ideal for corporate presentations and conferences. Dolby 5.1 sound, from £325/hour weekdays, near Bond Street station.

Large projector and screen set the stage for impactful screenings at the Clifford Barclay Lecture Theatre, located within the serene Egrove Park Venue at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. This fully accredited residential venue, nestled in 37 acres of picturesque parkland just two miles from Oxford City Centre, offers an ideal backdrop for presentations, panel discussions, and corporate events. With seating for up to 64 delegates, the theatre is designed for optimal viewing and engagement, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger conferences. The venue also boasts ample free parking and easy access to public transport, ensuring a hassle-free experience for all attendees. Enhance your event with the beautiful grounds, perfect for outdoor activities, team-building exercises, and receptions. Choose Egrove Park for a unique and inspiring setting that elevates your screenings and events to the next level.

Intimate screening room with plush red seating for film screenings and corporate events.

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Intimate Curzon Mayfair cinema with plush red seating for private screenings and events.

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Intimate Curzon Mayfair theater with plush red seating for film screenings and presentations.

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Stylish Curzon Mayfair theater with plush red seating, ideal for film screenings and events.

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Cozy screening room with plush red seating for private film events at Curzon Mayfair.

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Screenings

Screen Two

Curzon Mayfair

Grade II listed Westminster conference venue with stunning glass-vaulted ceiling, 480 theatre capacity, ideal for corporate events from £13,000 per day.

Embodying all the grace and elegance of the Edwardian era, this period venue exhibits immense light and elegance inherent in its Edwardian design creating a breath-taking effect for organisers and visitors alike.

Based in the London office of the Royal Horticultural Society, the venue is steeped over 100 years of horticultural History, purpose built for the societies once monthly flower shows, the venue still boats the most unusual charm.

Please contact the Royal Horticultural Halls for a quote, the pricing on here is only a rough guide.

Lindley Hall conference setup with black chairs and stage for impactful presentations.

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Lindley Hall corporate meeting venue with elegant layout and branding for networking events.

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The Lindley Hall

Royal Horticultural Halls

700-capacity ballroom in prestigious Mayfair hotel, ideal for large conferences. Overlooks Hyde Park Corner, theatre-style seating for 700, from £115 per person for dinne

InterContinental London Park Lane's dedicated conference and events floor has been designed to deliver the optimum meeting environment and combines state-of-the-art facilities with expansive views over London. The hotel is one of the most sought after locations in London for meetings, theatre style conference and large scale award ceremonies. The Ballroom can accommodate 750 guests for a Gala Dinner and drink reception, whilst more intimate rooms are ideal for smaller meetings.

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InterContinental London Park Lane

Westminster hotel conference suite with disabled access, up to 70 theatre-style. Day delegate packages from £78 including AV, catering and natural daylight.

Chapel Suite is located on the hotel's ground floor. Coming with a unique decor, private entrance on the garden side, and natural daylight, it can be a perfect venue for private and corporate dinners.

Chapel Suite banquet table with elegant decor for formal events in Wellington Hotel.

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Chapel Suite

Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid

210-capacity tiered lecture theatre in Westminster, ideal for conferences. Overlooks St James's Park, includes AV equipment and technician. From £4,400 for full-day hire.

Located on the ground floor of the building, the Lecture Theatre has fixed tiered seating for up to 210 guests. Perfect for Launches, Lectures, Conferences and Workshops.

The room hire includes the use of the Marble Hall and adjoining Gallery located on the lower ground floor for registration and catering, a technician during the hours booked and audio visual equipment (data projector, lectern, 6 top table microphones, 2 hand held radio microphones, 4 tie clip radio microphones, laptop)



Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with red chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with tiered seating for corporate events and seminars.

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Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk with red seating, ideal for corporate seminars.

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Elegant lecture theatre with marble flooring, ideal for upscale meetings and receptions.

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Modern lecture theatre with polished wooden floor for versatile corporate events.

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Lecture Theatre

One Birdcage Walk

70-person conference room with Westminster Abbey views, integrated AV, natural daylight. Part of prestigious government venue, 2 mins from Westminster tube, from £3,000 d

The Olivier is an airy space with plenty of natural light and superb views of Westminster Abbey that will enhance your guest experience. 

It is perfect for meetings, presentations and seminars as well as dinners and receptions. It is also suitable as a syndicate space or green room for large conferences. It can host theatre style events for 70 and receptions for 130.

Olivier in modern QEII Centre meeting room with purple chairs for a conference presentation.

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Olivier in vibrant pink seating at QEII Centre, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Olivier at QEII Centre, purple chairs for Football Medicine conference event.

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Olivier in a modern meeting room with U-shaped tables, ideal for corporate events.

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Olivier

QEII Centre

Mayfair conference venue with glass pyramid ceiling, natural daylight throughout. Up to 40 theatre-style. From £95 per delegate including AV and refreshments.

This modern and sleek private room is fantastic for any meeting or business lunch. The stunning five star hotel houses some of the most elegant spaces and the Met Space is no different. With its desirable location on the fringe of Hyde Park, this is an ideal setting to host international visitors. 

Modern meeting room at COMO Metropolitan London, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Modern meeting room at COMO Metropolitan London, featuring a large screen for presentations.

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Modern meeting room at COMO Metropolitan London, perfect for professional events.

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Modern meeting room at COMO Metropolitan London, ideal for professional gatherings and brainstorming.

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Met Space

COMO Metropolitan London 

Grade II listed conference venue near Piccadilly with 172-seat theatre, hybrid event capabilities, and historic Lower Library for networking. From £2,180 half-day.

Located on the ground floor, the Lecture Theatre and Lower Library provides an inviting setting for conferences.

The Theatre was refurbished with help from the Society's Petroleum Group in 1999, and then again for the Bicentenary in 2007. It was named the Janet Watson Lecture Theatre in 2009, in honour of Professor Janet Vida Watson FRS (1923-1985), of Imperial College London, the Society's first woman President (1982-1984).

The Lower Library was originally the Society's Main Library. It is now mainly to store foreign periodicals and is used for social gatherings and for refreshments.

Lecture Theatre with tiered blue seating, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Lecture Theatre with blue seating, ideal for presentations and seminars at The Geological Society.

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Elegant Lecture Theatre & Lower Library at The Geological Society, perfect for small events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library, warm wood tones, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Cozy reading nook with leather chairs in Geological Society library for meetings and events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library 

The Geological Society

700-capacity Westminster Ballroom opposite Parliament, ideal for large conferences. Recent quotes from £112 per person including catering, AV facilities, breakout rooms a

onveniently situated on the South Bank of the Thames and overlooking the Houses of Parliament, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is an iconic hotel featuring contemporary design, stylish rooms, and an array of restaurants and bars. After a day of exploring the local area, including the London Eye and Westminster, unwind with a massage at Mandara Spa and a dip in our 15-metre swimming pool.

Westminster Ballroom setup for a conference with elegant lighting and red chairs.

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Westminster Ballroom with red chairs, ideal for corporate conferences in London.

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Westminster Ballroom banquet hall with elegant decor for weddings and corporate events.