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Trafalgar Square, at the heart of Central London, offers a prestigious backdrop for any event. Its iconic status and central location make it a prime choice for high-profile events. Consider the historical significance and vibrant atmosphere when planning your next corporate gathering or gala.

Nearby, the historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields offers event spaces and a renowned café in its crypt. The Fourth Plinth showcases contemporary art, perfect for cultural events. Nearby, the Sherlock Holmes Pub provides themed dining experiences.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Nearby, enjoy cocktails at The Rooftop St. James, or dine at Gordon’s Wine Bar, London’s oldest wine bar. For a pop culture twist, visit the Sherlock Holmes Pub for themed drinks and meals.

FOOD & DRINKS

Trafalgar Square hosts live music events like West End LIVE, featuring top musical theatre performances. It has also seen pop icons like Elton John perform, making it a vibrant venue for music lovers.

MUSIC

Trafalgar Square is a prime location for hosting events, offering a blend of historical significance and modern amenities. At its center stands Nelson's Column, a tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson, surrounded by four majestic lion statues. The square is flanked by the National Gallery, home to over 2,300 paintings, making it an ideal spot for art enthusiasts.

For event planners, Trafalgar Square provides a unique backdrop with its iconic fountains and statues. The area is well-connected, with Charing Cross Station just a short walk away, ensuring easy access for guests. The square is also close to several hotels, including The Trafalgar St. James and The Grand at Trafalgar Square, offering convenient accommodation options.

Trafalgar Square is not just a tourist hotspot; it is also a hub for cultural events. It hosts annual celebrations like the Christmas tree lighting, donated by Norway, and the St. Patrick's Day festival. The open space can accommodate large crowds, making it suitable for public gatherings, performances, and promotional events.

In summary, Trafalgar Square combines historical charm with modern convenience, making it an excellent choice for hosting memorable events. Its central location, cultural significance, and accessibility make it a standout venue in the heart of London.

Trafalgar Square

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!

VENUE VARIETY

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 event venues in Trafalgar Square, Central London. Ideal for corporate events and galas in a historic and vibrant setting.

Event Venues in Trafalgar Square

Event Venues

800sqm pillar-free London Suite for up to 1200 theatre-style, ideal for large conferences. Earl's Court location with on-site hotel, from £105 per delegate including cate

The LONDON Suite opens up a world of possibilities for your next event, accommodating up to 1200 people. With 1260 sqm of pillar free space, and 5m high ceilings, the space can be split into 9 modular spaces for optimal flexibility, making it one of the best large conference venues in London. A 5 x 5m loading bay door located at street level allows you to bring your goods into the room.

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Theatre

Business

London Suite

London

Mercure London Earls Court Hotel 

350-capacity pillar-less ballroom with crystal chandeliers at Paddington Station. Ideal for corporate galas and conferences. Day delegate packages from £79 per person inc

Make your special day unforgettable and build memories to cherish at the historic Hilton London Paddington. With its majestic setting including the imposing lobby staircase and the unique pillar-less ballroom with high ceilings, crystal chandeliers and large Victorian windows this is the perfect  setting for your special day. Complete with their dedicated cloak and rest rooms the great Western Ballroom will be the envy of your guests. The open plan foyer and atrium are ideal for pre-dinner celebrations with your loved ones. 

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Weddings

Great Western 1

Hilton London Paddington

600-capacity Grand Ballroom in Manchester's five-star Lowry Hotel. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows, up to 400 theatre-style. Day delegate packages from £65 per person.

Licensed for both marriages and civil partnerships, The Lowry Hotel is a contemporary landmark and one of the most remarkable modern wedding venues in Manchester. State-of-the-art amenities blend perfectly with stunning river views and subtle service to create the perfect ambience. Santiago Calatrava’s signature Trinity Bridge provides a distinctive backdrop for striking photographs. Toast your guests in a suite or our Grand Ballroom, all flooded with natural light. 

Grand Ballroom at The Lowry Hotel, elegant venue for conferences and formal events.

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Grand Ballroom at The Lowry Hotel, elegant floral decor for romantic wedding ceremony.

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Reception

Grand Ballroom

Manchester

The Lowry Hotel

600-capacity hangar beneath iconic Concorde aircraft, ideal for corporate conferences and galas. Near Manchester Airport with free parking, from £5,495 exclusive hire.

The Hangar offers a unique opportunity to hold you conference or exhibition directly under the wings of the world-famous Concorde. 

However big or small your event, we offer high-quality catering and additional services to make your event an unforgettable experience.

Our smaller meeting space, the Alpha Charlie suite, can also be used in conjunction with the Hangar, or as a stand alone meeting space.


Concorde Hangar event space with Concorde aircraft backdrop for corporate events and galas.

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Concorde Hangar event space with aircraft centerpiece, ideal for meetings and celebrations.

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Gala event in Concorde Hangar with elegant attire and impressive aircraft backdrop.

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Concorde Hangar event space with iconic aircraft backdrop for British Awards.

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Concorde Hangar event setup with round tables, blue lighting for corporate functions.

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Standing

Concorde Hangar

Concorde Conference Centre

300-capacity ballroom near Oxford Street, ideal for corporate galas and conferences. Day delegate packages from £75pp, dinner packages from £79pp based on recent quotes.

The stunning high ceilings provide a stunning backdrop for weddings of up to 300 people. With a private registration area and breakout areas, the Park Lane suite is the perfect setting for any special day.

Elegant banquet hall at Thistle Marble Arch, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant wedding setup at Park Lane, featuring a stunning archway and inviting ambiance.

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Elegant banquet hall at Thistle Marble Arch, perfect for weddings and gala dinners.

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Buffet

Park Lane 

The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle

1,250-capacity Grand Ballroom in five-star Mayfair hotel, ideal for large corporate events. Hyde Park views, pillar-free space, £123 per person for conferences.

Are you looking for a function space for your conference? The Grand Ballroom is definitely a good choice for it. In the pillars free Grand Ballroom, we can have conference, exhibition and even awards dinner. 

Grand Ballroom at London Hilton: elegant tables, modern lighting for formal events.

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Grand Ballroom at London Hilton, elegant banquet hall for upscale events and galas.

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Grand Ballroom at London Hilton, elegant banquet hall for weddings and corporate events.

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Grand Ballroom at London Hilton, elegant banquet setup for gala or corporate events.

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Grand Ballroom at London Hilton: elegant setup with tall centerpieces for events and celebrations.

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Events

London Hilton on Park Lane

400-capacity pillar-free ballroom near Heathrow with runway views, ideal for corporate conferences. Day delegate rates from £58 per person including lunch and AV.

Our venue can accommodate exhibitions at the hotel, making the Wessex Ballroom at Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel an exceptional choice for your next event. This spacious, pillar-free ballroom is one of the area's premier conference venues, capable of hosting up to 400 guests. With on-site parking and 16 versatile meeting rooms, we cater to a variety of events, from corporate conferences to Asian weddings. Enjoy seamless Wi-Fi access and a stunning view of the runway, enhancing your experience. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your event runs smoothly, while our on-site dining options, including the Market Garden Restaurant and Bar Eleven, provide delightful culinary experiences. Located just a short ride from central London and Windsor, the Wessex Ballroom is perfectly positioned for both local and international guests. Elevate your event with us today!

Wessex Ballroom at Renaissance London Heathrow, elegant banquet setup for corporate events.

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Wessex Ballroom at Renaissance London Heathrow with BMWs, ideal for luxury events.

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Wessex Ballroom at Renaissance London Heathrow, elegant event space for conferences and banquets.

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Wessex Ballroom banquet setup at Renaissance London Heathrow for events and conferences.

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Wessex Ballroom

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

Historic Edwardian hotel's Adelphi Suite near Covent Garden, 500-capacity reception space ideal for corporate galas, from £110 per delegate including catering.

The Waldorf Hilton can make your meetings smarter, environmentally friendly and more personal. At the Waldorf Hilton you'll get more than just a room. With fluid spaces, many different staging options and modern technology and lighting facilities, we'll fulfill your event requirements exactly. Need to accommodate several hundred guests for a conference in London? Simple. Have delegates arriving at different times throughout a global team-building week? Consider it handled! Whatever the scale and complexity of your event, the Waldorf Hilton shall deliver.

Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant event space with glass ceiling.

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Adelphi Suite dining area at The Waldorf Hilton, London, ideal for formal events and galas.

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Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London: elegant meeting space with U-shaped tables.

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Elegant Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Adelphi Suite at The Waldorf Hilton, London - elegant venue for corporate events and weddings.

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Adelphi Suite

The Waldorf Hilton, London

Historic Grade II* listed venue near Westminster Abbey. 250-capacity Aldersgate space with vaulted ceilings, from £150pp for conferences including AV and catering.

Situated on the lower ground floor for convenient accessibility, the Aldersgate Room stands out as a captivating venue with a generous glass roof, allowing abundant natural light to fill the space.
The venue also has gallery-style track lighting as well as a hanging system for artwork.
Ideal for various creative occasions, the Aldersgate Room serves as a dynamic setting for
art exhibitions, lectures, talks, rehearsals, live performances and more. To enhance your
event, we offer a comprehensive selection of technical, video, and audio equipment as well
as in-house catering.

Aldersgate gallery in Central Hall Westminster, ideal for art exhibitions and networking events.

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Bright gallery in Central Hall Westminster, ideal for art exhibitions and networking events.

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Aldersgate event space with round tables, purple lighting, ideal for corporate meetings.

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Elegant event space at Aldersgate, Central Hall Westminster, ideal for dinners and networking.

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Conference room at Aldersgate, featuring blue chairs and dual screens for seminars.

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Arts

Aldersgate

Central Hall Westminster

3,000-capacity riverside ballroom at Greenwich Peninsula, ideal for large corporate conferences. 15 mins from Canary Wharf via DLR, from £98 per delegate including cateri

This is one of UK's largest pillar-free ballroom. At its core, our conference centre hosts an impressive 7.2m high, 3013sqm, located on the first floor of the conference centre and accommodating over 3,000 delegates for a reception or 2,520 for a dinner with full staging and dance floor. It is the perfect setting for large-scale award ceremonies, congresses, exhibitions and glamorous parties. With multiple configurations for smaller events, the Arora Ballroom divides into 14 syndicate rooms and fully soundproofed.

Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - spacious venue with modern lighting for events.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - modern event space for conferences and corporate gatherings.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - spacious event hall for conferences and banquets.

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Arora Ballroom at InterContinental London - The O2, modern venue for conferences and events.

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Arora Ballroom

InterContinental London - The O2

Historic Westminster ballroom with crystal chandelier, private mezzanine and balcony. Theatre-style for 180, standing for 200. From £131 per person day delegate package.

Originally designed by theatre designer JB Briggs, the sense of drama is apparent as you step into this magnificent Ballroom. Abundant with original features and its eponymous crystal chandelier, this venue is an inspirational setting for a conference, or private dining event.

The Crystal Ballroom was designed back in the late 1800s and has kept its wow factor since its inception. 

With a private Mezzanine and Balcony overseeing the Ballroom, this function space is a unique and captivating room, rich with history much like the St Ermin's Hotel.

Crystal Ballroom at St Ermin’s Hotel, elegant chandeliers, ideal for corporate events.

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Elegant Crystal Ballroom with purple accents, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Crystal Ballroom at St Ermin’s Hotel with grand chandelier, perfect for upscale events.

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Crystal Ballroom at St Ermin’s Hotel, elegant meeting room for corporate events.

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Crystal Ballroom

St Ermin’s Hotel

St Ermin's Hotel - Crystal Ballroom

712-capacity ballroom in prestigious Mayfair hotel, 2 minutes from Hyde Park Corner. Ideal for corporate galas with Park Lane views, from £138pp for dinner packages.

Boasting two of the city's most renowned restaurants, the dining options for events and meetings at the InterContinental London Park Lane provide a range of unique experiences. The elegant Ballroom, accommodating up to 750 guests, is perfect for grand banquets and lavish receptions, while smaller, intimate spaces cater to more personal gatherings. With a dedicated kitchen and state-of-the-art facilities, every culinary need is expertly met. Enjoy expansive views over London and natural daylight, creating an inviting atmosphere for your event. The hotel's award-winning dining, including offerings from Theo Randall and The Wellington Lounge, ensures a memorable gastronomic experience. Whether hosting a corporate event or a celebratory dinner, the InterContinental London Park Lane guarantees exceptional service and an unforgettable dining experience.

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Dining 

Ballroom

InterContinental London Park Lane

800-capacity pillar-free ballroom with 5.8m ceilings, state-of-the-art AV, ideal for corporate galas near Leicester Square from £140 per person.

Breathtakingly vast, pillar-less room with soaring heights of 5.8m (19ft) and an expansive floor space to host receptions for up to 850 people, 600 seated or 464 cabaret. Set in the heart of The Londoner, the world's first Super Boutique Hotel, located in London's legendary Leicester Square.

Logistically engineered, purposefully built to host unique events, The Ballroom at The Londoner is adjoined by specially designed pre-function areas and two kitchens, providing a seamless experience accompanied by exquisite dining.

The Ballroom sets the bar for 21st century wedding spaces in London.

Elegant banquet table with floral decor in Ballroom A, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Modern meeting space in Ballroom A, The Londoner, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant lounge in Ballroom A, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Sophisticated lounge in Ballroom A, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Ballroom A

The Londoner

The Londoner - Ballroom A

500-capacity Victorian ballroom in 5-star Marylebone hotel, 2 mins from Baker Street. Day delegate rates from £150pp, dinner packages from £145pp based on recent quotes.

Designed for luxury and efficiency, we care. 

Imagine entering one of London's most exquisetly preserved Victorian hotels, where elgance and grandeur set the stage for an unforgettable evening. 

From the moment you arrive, a glass of the finest champagne and a selection of delicate canapes welcome you before you are escorted into the magnificent Grand Ballroom - a setting designed for celebration. 

Dine on exceptional cuisine and dance the night away. With a dedicated entrance, freedom to use your own AV at no additonal cost, and a seamless blend of music, ambience, and flawless service. 

Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, elegant awards ceremony setup with fine dining.

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Elegant plated dish in Grand Ballroom, The Landmark London for upscale events.

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Elegant Grand Ballroom at The Landmark London, perfect for weddings and formal events.

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Elegant banquet table in The Landmark London’s Grand Ballroom for formal events.

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Saxophonist performing live in Grand Ballroom, The Landmark London event entertainment.