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There is no better place to hold a prestigious event than a palace. Whether you are looking to host a corporate event or your wedding, these magnificent buildings are opening their doors to the public. If you want to leave your guests in awe, a palace should be your choices. Working with a list of recommended suppliers who know the building inside out, your event is destined for success.  Discover our great palaces for hire, that you never realised were accessible to the public.

London

United Kingdom

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

TRANSPORT

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

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

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

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

Palaces

A grand, flexible event space in central London with a private balcony and courtyard views.

The Great Hall, a remarkable venue, stretches an impressive 28ft high and 115ft long. Nestled at the heart of BMA House on the first floor, it offers sweeping views over the main Courtyard from a private balcony. 

This expansive room serves as a flexible backdrop for an array of events, be it sophisticated cocktail parties, grand dinners, engaging exhibitions, or even matrimony ceremonies, given its official licensing for such occasions.

Great Hall in BMA House, elegant dining setup for corporate events and upscale receptions.

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Great Hall in BMA House, elegant venue with high ceilings for conferences and gala events.

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Great Hall in BMA House with elegant round tables for galas and formal events.

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Great Hall in BMA House, elegant banquet setup for corporate events and gatherings.

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Great Hall in BMA House with elegant architecture, ideal for corporate events and galas.

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Buffet

Events

Great Hall

BMA House

A modern event space with city views in the Science Museum. Ideal for large dinners, 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 which can be transformed to host a wide range of events from conferences and drinks receptions to product launches and influencer events!

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 an unforgettable event experience for your guests. 

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Reception

Illuminate

The Science Museum

Elegant oak-paneled room in a Grade II listed venue, ideal for receptions and dinners.

Located on the ground floor of this award-winning Grade II listing venue, the Council room is fully accessible. Guests will be amazed by the rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings adorned by beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. The soft furnishing including recently-added curtains and carpets are well-appointed in reds, greens and golds which create a warm and luxurious feel.
The Council room is connected to the Brunel room which allow flexibility in how the space is used, should you want to welcome your guests with a drinks reception before dinner.

Elegant Council Room with round tables, ideal for formal dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant Council Room with wooden paneling and chandelier for upscale events.

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Council Room at One Great George Street, elegant wood paneling, corporate events venue.

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Theatre

Dining

Council Room

One Great George Street

Elegant period venue in central London for festive celebrations, suitable for 30-200 guests.

If you're looking for a central London venue with period elegance to host your festive celebrations this Christmas, then {10-11} Carlton House Terrace is the perfect setting. 

Working with exceptional suppliers, choose from lunch, dinner, reception or party packages, designed to take the stress out of planning your office Christmas Party and give your guests a true taste of Christmas cheer. 

Whether you are looking for a space for an intimate gathering of 30 or a large reception for 200, our rooms offer huge flexibility. 

We look forward to celebrating with you this Christmas. 

Elegant banquet room with Christmas tree for festive holiday parties in Westminster.

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Elegant chandelier in upscale Westminster event space for Christmas parties.

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Christmas party at Carlton House Terrace, featuring elegant architecture and warm lighting.

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Casino-themed Christmas party at Carlton House Terrace with elegant decor and gaming tables.

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Christmas party at Carlton House Terrace, featuring elegant decor and lively celebration.

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Christmas parties in Westminster

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace

Historic library venue with river views, ideal for weddings and large events in central London.

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. 

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

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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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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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Weddings

Gladstone Library

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Historic arches with a wine cellar, ideal for dinners, breakouts, and receptions near London Bridge.

Featuring the exposed Sir John Rennie's London Bridge, our newly created space showcases three restored Georgian brick arches, a grade listed York stone floor and a bespoke wine cellar.

A stunning heritage backdrop for dinners with a private entrance and reception area the London Bridge Arches can be hired exclusively.

Alternatively this contrasting space can be used for breakouts or refreshments for larger events taking place throughout the venue, including expos, marketplace events and product showcases. 



London Bridge Arches at Glaziers Hall, elegantly set table under lit brick archway for events.

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London Bridge Arches in Glaziers Hall: exposed brick venue for events and gatherings.

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London Bridge Arches event space with elegant floral centerpieces for corporate dinners.

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Elegant banquet table with white flowers at London Bridge Arches for corporate events.

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London Bridge Arches in Glaziers Hall, vibrant retail space for themed events and pop-up shops.

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London Bridge Arches

Glaziers Hall

Elegant neoclassical venue in central London for corporate events, weddings, and private parties.

Plaisterers’ Hall is an elegant City venue that benefits from a prime location in the heart of the action at One London Wall. The neoclassical event space is available for corporate and private events. Lending itself perfectly to large conferences that would like seperate catering areas and full exclusivity, to awards dinner that want a different drinks reception space and the 'wow' factor.
With an experienced event management team, who will be with you every step of the way, the venue regularly plays host to celebratory dinners and parties, weddings, civil ceremonies, and corporate events.