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South London boasts an array of quirky conference venues, perfect for companies seeking a unique backdrop for their corporate gatherings. These venues blend creativity with functionality, offering inspiring spaces that foster engagement and innovation. Consider the ambiance, technological capabilities, and transport links when selecting your ideal quirky conference venue.

Sprawling gardens, trendy meeting spaces or vast exhibition halls... South London offers the best of the best.

VENUE VARIETY

South London is extremely well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, thanks to its plentiful tube, train and bus connections.

TRANSPORT

Whether you want to visit the Cutty Sark, engage your team with an away day in Brixton or dance the night away in Clapham, there's plenty to do!

THINGS TO DO

South London is the southern part of the city, encompassing areas such as Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich and Richmond. A bustling and vibrant region, there are so many different cultural influences here, which show in the array of restaurants, bars and entertainment offerings. Whether you're looking for a peaceful stroll through leafy Richmond, want to sample a world-famous brewery in Brixton or meet up with your team in Wimbledon Village, there's something for everyone!

This also means that there are plenty of unique event spaces here. Whether you need a blank canvas space for a pop-up or brand activation, a large hall for a conference, a trendy, intimate space for a meeting or anything in between, we guarantee South London has it!

In addition to its venue variety and village-like way of life, South London is very well connected to the rest of the city and beyond, with numerous tube and train lines running throughout the region.

South London

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.

LANDMARKS

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

CULTURE

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.

London

Discover quirky conference venues in South London that inspire creativity and engagement for your corporate events.

Quirky Conference Venues in South London

Quirky Conference Venues

Historic Westminster ballroom with crystal chandelier and private mezzanine, theatre-style for 180 or cabaret for 80, 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.

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Business

Crystal Ballroom

St Ermin’s Hotel

St Ermin's Hotel

Grade II listed Westminster conference venue with 106-seat theatre, built-in AV, hearing loop, and day delegate packages from £96 per person.

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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Theatre

Godfrey Mitchell Theatre

One Great George Street

Historic underground bunker where Churchill led Britain, air-conditioned auditorium for 120 theatre-style conferences, 2 mins from Westminster, from £79 per delegate.

This remarkable space offers all the conveniences of a modern meeting room, located under 12 feet of concrete and steel. The comfort or air conditioning and the latest audio-visual facilities make this a fantastic venue for conferences and presentations for up to 175 guests.

HCA Auditorium banquet table with floral centerpieces for corporate holiday event.

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HCA Auditorium event space with elegant round tables for fine dining and social gatherings.

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HCA Auditorium in Churchill War Rooms, organized meeting space for professional events.

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HCA Auditorium refreshment station for meetings with vintage decor and greenery.

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HCA Auditorium with round tables, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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Reception

The HCA Auditorium

Churchill War Rooms

Historic football stadium conference space in Crystal Palace, accommodating 100-250 delegates with private bar, air conditioning, from £6.50 per person daily hire.

Your wedding reception is a key part to your special day, where friends and family all come together to enjoy food, company and drinks. The sophisticated Stanley Stephenson Lounge is the perfect space to celebrate, with the ability to seat up to 180 people. The beautiful private bar creates the perfect place for guests to enjoy drinks, and ask us about adding in a dance floor, or hiring a DJ to make sure your day is perfect. With a variety of wedding menu's and drinks packages to choose from, you are able to tailor your day exactly how you want.

Stanley Stephenson Lounge event table with wine, glassware, and festive decor at Selhurst Park.

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Elegant banquet table setup in Stanley Stephenson Lounge, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Chilled champagne in ice at Stanley Stephenson Lounge, Crystal Palace event celebration.

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Elegant banquet table setup in Stanley Stephenson Lounge, Selhurst Park for formal events.

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"Elegant catering at Stanley Stephenson Lounge, Selhurst Park for events and gatherings."

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Weddings

Stanley Stephenson Lounge

Selhurst Park Stadium, Crystal Palace Football Club

Selhurst Park Stadium - Stanley Stephenson

2,500-capacity brutalist auditorium by Thames, ideal for quirky conferences. 2 mins from Waterloo station. Theatre-style for 100 seated. From £275 per person based on rec

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

Grade II listed venue with stunning glass-vaulted ceiling, 480 theatre capacity, near Victoria Station, from £13,000 for exclusive hire.

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

Historic cricket ground's 300-capacity suite with pitch views, ideal for quirky conferences. 4 mins from Vauxhall, £81 DDR includes catering and AV.

The 175 suite is in our new stand, it is the largest space in stadium, it can hold up to 700 delegates theatre stye with floor to ceiling glass along the pitch facing walls. Included in the room is an organisers office as well as a viewing platform, perfect for pre-dinner entertainment. This room has access onto a private terrace as well as direct access into the Pavilion for breakout spaces.
This space is also perfect for private dining, banquets and networking events.

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Events

175 suite 

Kia Oval

Kia Oval - 175 Suite

Historic Westminster venue with oak-panelled Hoare Memorial Hall, ideal for quirky conferences up to 270 theatre-style, 2 mins from Westminster Abbey, from £170pp based o

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 Westminster's Institution of Mechanical Engineers, overlooking St James's Park. Ideal for quirky conferences with full AV, from £4,

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

Iconic County Hall conference venue with Thames views, 96-capacity Chancellor Suite, perfect for quirky corporate events opposite Parliament, from £105 per delegate inclu

The Chancellor Suite is on the 4th floor of the iconic London venue County Hall. This versatile space is perfect for business meetings, conferences, and corporate events, accommodating a variety of setups to suit your needs. Equipped with wide projecting screens and an overhead sound system, the suite ensures seamless presentations and engaging discussions. With high-speed Wi-Fi and stunning views of the Thames, your attendees will be inspired and focused. Located next to The London Eye and opposite The Houses of Parliament, the Chancellor Suite offers an enviable central London location that enhances any event. With 43,000 sqft of meeting space and multiple media walls, etc.venues County Hall is designed for success. Elevate your business gatherings in this fabulous venue that combines modern design with iconic surroundings.

Chancellor Suite at County Hall, riverside venue with London Eye, perfect for events.

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Chancellor Suite at etc.venues County Hall: modern meeting space with round tables for events.

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Chancellor Suite at etc.venues County Hall: modern event space with stylish seating for gatherings.

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Cabaret

Chancellor Suite

etc.venues County Hall westminster

5,000-capacity blank canvas venue in Battersea Park, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style seating for 3,500, from £25,000 daily hire, 5 mins from Battersea Park St

Craft your dream summer celebration at Evolution London this year. 

Evolution London stands as a purposefully designed event venue, located within the exclusive surroundings of Grade II* listed Battersea Park. Positioned on a unique site, it provides a versatile blank canvas setting for AGMs, Team Building activities, Town Halls, Conferences and Parties.

With a 3,056m2 outdoor area, with a capacity of over 3,000 standing, the space can easily be adapted to accommodate different setups, such as outdoor stretch tents, BBQs, fire pits and festoon lighting. 

Aerial view of Evolution London, showcasing vibrant cityscape and lush park for summer events.

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Vibrant outdoor summer event at Evolution London with networking lounge seating.

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Modern event space in Evolution London with purple lighting for conferences and gatherings.

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Vibrant outdoor summer event at Evolution London with stylish tents and engaged attendees.

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Colorful balloon arch at Summer Events in Evolution London, inviting festive atmosphere.

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Summer Events

Evolution London

Chelsea museum foyer with suspended helicopter, ideal for quirky conferences up to 130 theatre-style, from £3,790 evening hire, 5 mins from Sloane Square.

The Foyer offers a unique and alternative  space for your next meeting. Able to accommodate up to 120 in cabaret or theatre style, this is a fantastic space in which to host.

With a glazed facade on the east side overlooking Sir John Soane's Grade II listed stables, The Foyer offers a remarkable backdrop for business meetings and networking events. This inspirational environment will certainly motivate guests. 



Spacious Foyer at National Army Museum, ideal for events and meetings.

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Spacious Foyer at National Army Museum, ideal for networking events and exhibitions.

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Foyer

National Army Museum

RIBA award-winning sustainable venue in Fulham with natural light-filled hall, 20-acre gardens, ideal for quirky conferences up to 200 theatre-style, from £295pp.

The Main Hall, featuring RIBA award-winning sustainable design, offers views of the surrounding trees and sky through high-level windows that fill the space with natural light. It seats 150 guests or standing for 230, making it perfect for conferences, press days, fashion shows and meetings. Exclusive hire includes access to additional breakout spaces and meeting rooms, expanding capacity to 300, while the courtyard and grounds are ideal for larger summer events.  Enhance your event with our wide range of wellbeing and CSR focussed activities, supporting your company's values.

Spacious Main Hall with wooden beams, ideal for meetings and gatherings in Sands End.

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Spacious Sands End event venue with wooden chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Main Hall event space with organized chairs and agendas, ready for meetings in Sands End.

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Main Hall & Meeting Rooms in Sands End, elegant decor for networking events and receptions.

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Main Hall event space with wooden chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Main Hall & Meeting Rooms

Sands End

200-capacity blank canvas conference venue in Borough, SE1. Theatre-style seating for 100, dedicated entrance, embedded screens, heated courtyard. From £89 per person for

The very definition of a blank canvas. The White Space has a clean, modern design and versatility to host whatever kind of event you wish to throw at it – from brand activations and product launches, to Christmas parties and corporate events, like conferences, award ceremonies and product launches.

Its own dedicated entrance and an intimate courtyard can make The White Space feel like a standalone venue set apart from the rest of the building if hired separately, while it works brilliantly in tandem with The Lounge on evenings and weekends. 

Versatile event space with modern chairs for corporate presentations and seminars.

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Stylish lounge area in The White Space, ideal for networking and creative events.

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The White Space

The Ministry

The Ministry - The White Space

Thames-view conference space in iconic OXO Tower, ideal for quirky corporate events. Theatre-style for 80, standing for 200. From £6,000 venue hire plus catering.

Host an unforgettable gathering at OXO2. Our diverse and inspiring menus offer a tantalising world of options for everyone from meat lovers to vegans. Camm & Hooper's renowned catering team delivers a bespoke culinary journey, creating menus that are as innovative as they are delicious. Combine this culinary excellence with OXO2's blank canvas design and striking floor-to-ceiling windows, revealing panoramic river views of London's iconic skyline. The venue's flexible layout and private balcony provide the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. 