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Westminster's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, blending historical charm with modern innovation. These spaces inspire creativity and engagement, perfect for companies seeking an unconventional setting to spark fresh ideas and discussions.

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 unique conference venues in Westminster, London. Perfect for innovative and engaging corporate events in a historic yet modern setting.

Quirky Conference Venues in Westminster

Quirky Conference Venues

Grade I listed venue near The Mall with 170-capacity theatre-style space, private gardens, terrace overlooking St James's Park. From £4,600 for exclusive venue hire.

Accommodating up to 120 guests for a dinner and with stunning views overlooking the London skyline, the Al Qasimi at Prince Philip House is an exceptional venue for memorable dining experiences. The adjoining ERA Foundation is perfect for a pre-dinner drinks reception and the flexible layout allows for a bespoke dining arrangement tailored to your needs.  Guests can indulge in exquisite cuisine while soaking in the breathtaking views of iconic London landmarks. Our perimeter lighting allows you to create your desired atmosphere seamlessly and elevates your dining experience.

Stylish event space in Prince Philip House with modern decor and ambient lighting.

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Dining

Al Qasimi and ERA Foundation Room

London

Prince Philip House

Historic 98-seat cinema screen in Mayfair ideal for quirky conferences. Dolby 5.1 sound, theatre layout, from £325/hour weekdays. Minutes from Green Park 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

Curzon Mayfair Screen Two

Historic 277-capacity lecture hall with state-of-the-art AV, professional staging and natural daylight. Ideal for quirky conferences in Westminster from £98 per delegate 

The most impressive of the spaces, can be used for away days, conferences, AGMs, presentations and many more. It is fully air conditioned and has large windows. The sophisticated audio visual system can be controlled from the technician’s box or directly from the speaker’s platform, and features state of the art webcasting facilities among its features.

It can accommodate conferences for up to 277 guests. 

Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall setup for elegant conferences with fine dining and floral decor.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall: modern event space with flexible seating for conferences and workshops.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall, modern event space for conferences and seminars.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall set for a formal event with elegant dining and festive decor.

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Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall with black chairs, ideal for presentations and networking events.

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Business

Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall and City of London Rooms 

The Royal Society

Grade I listed Westminster venue with ornate 150-capacity spaces, ideal for quirky conferences. 3 mins from Charing Cross, from £31 per person for day hire.

The Beatrice Webb Room is a unique setting for your next workshop, seminar or AGM. The room boasts large windows, electric blinds and air conditioning. Our in-house AV team are on hand to provide you with support for your meeting and presentation needs. Ask about our AV packages.

The Beatrice Webb Room comes with a complimentary catering space and a shared lobby for registration. 

Beatrice Webb Room: elegant event space with wooden flooring, ideal for networking and workshops.

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Beatrice Webb Room, Gallery & Music Room

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace

2,500-capacity brutalist auditorium by Thames, ideal for quirky conferences. 2 mins from Waterloo. Theatre-style seating up to 916, from £30 per person based on recent qu

The Royal Festival Hall is a world-famous venue which can seat up to 2,500 guests in a fixed raked seated auditorium. The stunning Hall boasts a state of the art stage and rig, a large number of back of house areas and many of the original 1950s features. It's the perfect London location with excellent transport links for large conferences or corporate events, AGMs, award ceremonies and graduations. 



Royal Festival Hall conference with engaging speaker and tiered seating.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium set for a conference with spacious seating and stage.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for concerts and conferences.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Royal Festival Hall Auditorium

Southbank Centre

Historic 18th-century church venue at Trafalgar Square with vaulted crypt spaces, accommodating 130 theatre-style conferences, from £2,200 hourly for exclusive Westminste

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

Grade II listed hall with stunning glass-vaulted ceiling, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style capacity 480, standing 650. From £13,000 for full-day hire in Westmi

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

Grade II listed Westminster conference venue with 106-seat theatre, comprehensive AV package, and day delegate rates from £96 per person including catering.

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

Historic 1684 Wren-designed church near Piccadilly Circus, seating 450 with dappled light through clear windows, ideal for dramatic Westminster conferences from £700 dail

The Conference Room at St James's Church is offered at highly competitive rates. St James's is in the heart of the West End just 120 yards from Piccadilly Circus.

The room is perfect for meetings, seminars, workshops, and training sessions.

Meeting room in St James's Church Piccadilly, U-shaped setup for workshops and meetings.

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Boardroom

Room Hire 

St James's Church Piccadilly

Georgian landmark's ornate Burton room, 140 theatre/72 cabaret capacity, near Trafalgar Square. Ideal for quirky conferences with period charm, from £72pp day delegate pa

Majestic yet welcoming, this classic Georgian room is one our most sought after for daytime events and combines perfectly with the adjacent Trafalgar 1 & 2 as  breakout or catering rooms. Burton is a fantastic option for conferences, exhibitions, AGMS, seminars and networking events. The classically striking room offers a blank canvas for any corporate use.

Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Sophisticated event space at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for networking and elegant gatherings.

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Grand staircase at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for elegant receptions and ceremonies.

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Elegant meeting room at Burton, 116 Pall Mall, set for corporate presentations.

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Burton

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall - Burton

Grade II* listed venue with 1,000-capacity combined spaces, built-in stage, triple-height ceilings. Ideal for quirky conferences near Westminster Abbey. From £150pp for d

The highly adaptable Lecture Hall and Library can be combined into a single room for
receptions of up to 1,000 guests.

With impressive triple height ceilings with gorgeous details, natural daylight and a built-in
stage, Lecture Hall and Library proves a versatile room for holding conferences, seminars,
exams, exhibitions, graduation ceremonies and much more. There is an extensive range of
technical equipment to complement your event covering video, audio, and staging.
There is direct access from the Main Foyer on Level 1 which can be used as a convenient
registration area if needed.

Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster, elegant space for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster, elegant venue for conferences and formal gatherings.

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Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster, spacious venue with high ceilings for conferences.

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Elegant Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster, perfect for meetings and social gatherings.

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Fashion runway in lush Central Hall Westminster, showcasing innovative designs and audience engagement.

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Lecture Hall and Library

Central Hall Westminster

Historic Westminster venue with oak-panelled Hoare Memorial Hall hosting 250 standing, ideal for quirky conferences, 2 mins from Westminster Abbey, from £3,400 exclusive 

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 

Church House Westminster

210-capacity tiered lecture theatre in historic Westminster venue, ideal for quirky conferences. Overlooks St James's Park, includes AV equipment, from £4,400 for full-da

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

Victorian Crystal Ballroom with original chandelier and private mezzanine, ideal for quirky conferences up to 180 theatre-style, 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 with grand chandelier, perfect for upscale events.

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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, elegant meeting room for corporate events.