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Finding a standout Large London Venue for a 500+ event is never an easy feat. Whether you're planning a charity gala, an extravagant birthday party, an annual conference, a sensational summer party or a corporate bash, the venue is all important. We are here to help, with a range of large-scale venues that have the versatility and capacity to cater to your event brief. Browse these stunning large London venues to find a space that will set the tone for your evening.

By plane, train, underground, bicycle and more, London has some of the best transport links in the world.

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Icons that make London know the world over, from Buckingham Palace to the House of Parliament.

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Home to Theatreland, world renowned music venues, museums and a piece of history on every corner.

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London is a city that needs no introduction. It’s a global hub for business, finance, fashion and the arts, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s also an excellent place to hold an event, with a huge range of venues to choose from. From the iconic O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium to more intimate spaces like the Royal Albert Hall and Roundhouse, London has a venue to suit every event. And with a wealth of hotels, restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining your guests.

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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.

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

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.

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These amazing large venues for hire in London all have ample space for you and your guests, whatever the occasion. Just pick your favourite.

Large London Venues

Large Venues

Discover One Moorgate Place, a top large venue in London for conferences and events. Ideal for up to 400 guests with versatile setups.

The Great Hall is the largest event space, accommodating up to 400 guests. As a versatile blank canvas, it's ideal for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, press activities and presentations. The Great Hall features three large screens, a stage, and a podium, providing an excellent platform for showcasing and presenting to your audience. It supports various set-ups, including theatre, classroom and round tables, tailored to your event's specific needs. Perfect for AGMS, product launches, and networking events, The Great Hall combines flexibility with functionality.

Great Hall at One Moorgate Place with elegant chandelier, ideal for upscale events.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, spacious stage for conferences and presentations.

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Great Hall

One Moorgate Place

Large Venue Hire at One Moorgate Place

Discover Barbican Centre, a top choice for large venues in London. Perfect for conferences with advanced tech support and adaptable spaces.

Our on-site technical support, combined with the capacity to stage video-conferencing and satellite links, offers organisers all the facilities and expertise needed to stage even the most demanding conferencing event.
Cinema 1 benefits from 3 simultaneous translation booths, fully-integrated stage lighting and two sound rigs which can be adapted to the individual needs of the client. Recent refurbishments allows for the auditorium lighting to change to suit clients by colour washing the walls and ceiling in business colours. 

"Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre: vibrant purple stage for presentations and panel discussions."

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Cinema 1 auditorium at Barbican Centre with tiered seating for presentations and speeches.

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Modern Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre, ideal for conferences and film screenings.

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Cinema 1 at Barbican Centre: plush seating, vibrant stage for performances and corporate events.

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Cinema 1 auditorium at Barbican Centre with tiered seating for conferences and presentations.

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Cinema 1

Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre - Large Venue Hire

Explore London's history at the London Transport Museum, a large venue perfect for events in Covent Garden. Host up to 400 guests.

As Covent Garden's original flower market, the Galleries at London Transport Museum provide a unique space for any event from breakfasts to award ceremonies to product launches to panel discussions.

Guests are immersed in two floors of London's rich transport history including interactive exhibitions, early tube carriages and our ever-popular Elizabeth Line driving experience. Surrounded by our collection of iconic red buses, the space can host up to 150 guests for seated dinners and 400 for standing receptions.

London Transport Museum event space with interactive projections and vibrant decor.

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Vibrant networking event at London Transport Museum with classic red double-decker bus.

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Elegant event space in London Transport Museum with floral centerpieces and red buses.

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Elegant event space in London Transport Museum with red double-decker buses and themed decor.

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London Transport Museum event space with red lighting, ideal for networking and exhibitions.

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London Transport Museum

Large Venue: London Transport Museum

Discover The Steel Yard, a versatile large venue in London perfect for events over 800 guests. Ideal for corporate and social gatherings.

Our three Arches combine to create a flexible event space for over 800 people to move seamlessly around the venue, with the spaces being reset as the day or evening activities evolve. 

Our largest area, Arch 1 features a flexible staging solution, extensive lighting, audio and AV fixtures, powerful WIFI and a scalable LED video wall display. Arches 2 & 3 host our main and VIP bar areas, allowing for a private entrance if required. Our mezzanine floor can be used as a cloakroom or a professional kitchen for catered events, set-up with extractor fans.



Versatile industrial event space with exposed brick and purple lighting for workshops.

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Stylish event space with round tables and purple lighting at The Steel Yard for corporate events.

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Stylish arched brick venue with purple lighting for conferences and performances.

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Whole Venue at The Steel Yard with exposed brick walls and purple lighting for events.

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Whole Venue

The Steel Yard

The Steel Yard - Large Event Venue

Discover ISH Venues, a versatile large venue in London perfect for conferences, exhibitions & more. Seats 300 theatre-style.

Venue 1 is our most versatile room. It can be transformed to accommodate a variety of events and will easily seat 300 people theatre-style for lectures, presentations, conferences, product launches or exhibitions. There is assisted access to the venue.

Event space with chairs and stage, purple lighting for conferences and social events.

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Spacious event venue with modern design, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Versatile event space with black chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Versatile event space with vibrant lighting, ideal for conferences and concerts.

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Bar area with exposed brick walls, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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Venue 1

ISH Venues

Versatile Large Venue in London

Discover The Brewery, a spacious large venue in London perfect for corporate events and gatherings. Book your ideal space today.

On the ground floor, connected to both the Queen Charlotte and Lower Sugar Room, The King George III Room (named after his visit in 1787) has exposed brickwork, a barrel vaulted ceiling and period lanterns. The King George III Room is directly accessed from the reception (and the loading bay) and can be used alone or in conjunction with the Porter Tun as a drinks reception, catering space or exhibition area for larger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Spacious event venue with elegant decor, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.

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Spacious event venue with high ceiling, ideal for meetings and conferences.

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Conference room at The King George III, black chairs, ideal for presentations and events.

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The King George III

The Brewery

The Brewery - Large Venue Hire

Discover Bounce Farringdon, a top choice for large venues in London. Perfect for meetings and conferences with space for up to 200 guests.

The main conferencing space in Bounce Farringdon has been designed specifically with meetings and conferences in mind, boasting a spacious area in the main hall for up to 200 guests theatre style.

Key features of this expansive space include a 10ft cinematic screen with HD projector, state of the art wireless presentation system, breakout areas and team building activities.

Combine this with incredible food menus from the day delegate packages and you have your perfect corporate event! This is the perfect space for any large seminars, workshop or training days.

Conference space with black chairs and large screen for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern conference space with round tables for meetings and events at Bounce Farringdon.

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Modern conference space with sleek table, ideal for workshops and team-building activities.

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Conference Space

Bounce Farringdon

Large Venue Hire at Bounce Farringdon

Explore The Royal Horseguards for large events in London. Ideal for ceremonies, receptions, and more with stunning views.

The Gladstone Library on the 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a very special licensed event room accommodating up to 220 people for ceremony, and 220 for wedding breakfast. 

The Library interlinks directly with the Reading & Writing Room which accommodates up to 120 for ceremony or wedding breakfast, or 250 for drinks reception and offers views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames.

Wedding packages are available with our internal catering, and can also be offered as a dry hire venue with external  caterers for Indian and Kosher cuisine. 

Elegant Gladstone Library event space with floral centerpieces, perfect for weddings and gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup at Gladstone Library, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, perfect for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant Gladstone Library event space with white linens, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Gladstone Library banquet hall with elegant decor, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Large Venues at The Royal Horseguards

Discover versatile large venues in London at the National Army Museum, perfect for corporate and private events with flexible layouts.

A large and versatile space, which has been designed to accommodate all types of daytime and evening events, including private and corporate events.

The Foyle Centre comprises of four light lit spaces, and is available to hire whole, or in various set ups, allowing for plenty of breakout options.

The rooms are a blank canvas for dry hire, ready to for you to be able create and set up the space for your own unique event.

The flexibility of the space allows for various layouts, including theatre, cabaret and classroom style.

Excellent AV facilities also allow for private screenings. 

Foyle Centre event space with white chairs for presentations and seminars.

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Foyle Centre event space with high-top tables for gatherings at National Army Museum.

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Panel discussion at Foyle Centre, National Army Museum; modern setup for networking event.

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Foyle Centre meeting space with chairs and screen, perfect for seminars and workshops.

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Foyle Centre event space set for formal dinner with elegant tables, ideal for networking.

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Foyle Centre

National Army Museum

Large Venue Hire at National Army Museum

Discover Illuminate at The Science Museum, a top large venue in London for events up to 450 guests. Perfect for conferences and receptions.

Illuminate is a progressive award-winning venue at the Science Museum designed to both anticipate and surpass the needs of the ever-evolving events industry.

Located on Levels 4 and 5 of the Science Museum, it is a modern blank canvas space ideal for product launches, corporate events, award ceremonies, bar mitzvahs, dinners and receptions. 

With a seated capacity of 400 and standing capacity of 450, Illuminate stands out with its breath-taking panoramic City views and natural daylight, creating a productive conference or an unforgettable dining experience. 

Illuminate event space at The Science Museum with high ceilings and natural light.

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Illuminate event space at The Science Museum, featuring natural light and modern design.

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Illuminate event venue at The Science Museum with high ceilings, ideal for conferences.

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Illuminate

The Science Museum

Large Venue Hire at The Science Museum

Discover Sky Garden, a unique large venue in London perfect for events like parties, dinners, and conferences. Stunning views included.

Renowned as London's highest landscaped public garden and a leading visitor attraction, Sky Garden is one of the most unique event spaces in the capital. 

This incredible dynamic venue is perfect for summer parties, Christmas parties, awards dinners, conferences, product launches and fashion shows. Sky Garden can host up to 700 guests for a standing reception, 300 guests for a seated dinner or 200 guests for a conference. 



Elegant dining setup at Sky Garden London with floral centerpieces for upscale events.

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Exclusive hire Sky Garden London with elegant tables and panoramic views for upscale events.

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Sky Garden London catering setup with greenery for sustainable gourmet events.

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Sky Garden London event space with panoramic views, ideal for corporate events and celebrations.

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Exclusive Hire of Sky Garden

Sky Garden London

Sky Garden - Large Venue in London

Discover Colours Hoxton, a versatile large venue in East London perfect for corporate events, parties, and more. Book your space today!

The Multiroom Event Space at Colours Hoxton is a versatile venue suitable for a variety of events such as birthday parties, corporate gatherings, album launches, filming, casting, private drinks receptions, small weddings, and more. With its central location in East London, this space offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere for event organizers to host memorable occasions.

Vibrant Multiroom Event Space with LED lights, perfect for live performances and dance events.

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Vibrant Multiroom Event Space in Colours Hoxton, ideal for networking and celebrations.

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Vibrant Multiroom Event Space with LED lights for lively gatherings and dance events.

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Multiroom Event Space in Colours Hoxton with stage, ideal for presentations and gatherings.

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Multiroom Event Space

Colours Hoxton

Large Venue Hire at Colours Hoxton

Discover Vision Hall, a luxurious large venue in London perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and charity dinners with stunning views.

A breathtaking event space perfect for elegant dining experiences, including weddings, anniversaries, charity dinners. With its interiors designed by Tom Dixon, this premium space with elegant seating, ambient lighting, and a sophisticated atmosphere, is ideal for both intimate private dinners and celebrations. Its top-tier AV systems from PIXL Evolution and gourmet catering by Rhubarb Hospitality Collection ensures a flawless event experience, while the terrace offers panoramic views of King's Cross, creating a stunning backdrop for any special occasion. 

Modern conference room with comfortable seating for corporate events and workshops.

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