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Discover unique and quirky conference venues in South London that can accommodate up to 500 attendees. These spaces offer an inspiring backdrop for your next corporate event, blending creativity with functionality. From industrial-chic warehouses to vibrant art studios, these venues are designed to engage and energise your delegates. When selecting a venue, consider the atmosphere, accessibility, and facilities available to ensure a memorable experience.

South London

London

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

TRANSPORT

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

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.

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

Quirky Conference Venues in South London for 500 people

Quirky Conference Venues

A spacious, flexible foyer with a brutalist aesthetic and river views. Ideal for large events.

The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer is a large flexible space with a standing capacity for up to 950 people.

Glass panelling bathes the spacious foyer with natural light while concrete walls and marble floors adding to the brutalist aesthetic.  

The space is particularly suited for award dinners, large receptions and exhibition stalls, boasting an outside terrace with fabulous river views.  

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer with modern design, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, modern event space with dynamic lighting for networking events.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, elegant banquet setup for formal events, modern architecture.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer, vibrant event space for networking and social gatherings.

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Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer set for a formal dinner event with ambient lighting.

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Reception

Business

Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer

Southbank Centre

A Baroque hall in Westminster, ideal for concerts, weddings, conferences, and corporate events.

A Baroque hall with Georgian interior, St John's Smith Square is a unique venue situated in the heart of Westminster. Renowned as a concert hall, the venue can also host a range of private events, from product launches, conferences and trade fairs, to wedding receptions, corporate events and black tie parties.

Choir performance in Sinfonia Smith Square with dramatic blue lighting and elegant architecture.

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Main Hall, Sinfonia Smith Square: elegant venue for formal events and conferences.

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Main Hall in Sinfonia Smith Square, elegant chandeliers, perfect for conferences and galas.

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Main Hall in Sinfonia Smith Square with orchestra, ideal for gala events and cultural presentations.

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Main Hall in Sinfonia Smith Square, historic venue for unique events and meetings.

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Standing

Events

Main Hall

Sinfonia Smith Square

A versatile, elegant Edwardian hall with natural light, ideal for diverse events in Central London.

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

A versatile, large ground-floor space in a central London venue. Ideal for conferences and corporate events.

The second largest space in the venue, and named after one of the greatest Britons, the Churchill is a highly versatile space, located on the ground floor. With a slightly raked floor, it has perfect views of the stage from all angles and is ideal for large scale conferences (in a variety of layouts including theatre, cabaret and classroom).

The Pickwick is included in the hire of the Churchill (subject to agreed minimum catering levels). Located on the first floor, it is suitable for drinks receptions, exhibitions and as a catering space.

Conference setup at SimCorp Global Summit 2023 with vibrant branding and seating.

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Event space at QEII Centre with auditorium setup, ideal for presentations and performances.

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Conference setup at QEII Centre with engaged audience and prominent stage screen.

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Conference panel discussion at QEII Centre with modern tech and engaged audience.

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Conference space at QEII Centre with purple chairs and vibrant stage for corporate events.

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Vibrant event space at QEII Centre showcasing innovation and networking opportunities.

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Military band performance at QEII Centre with striking backdrop for formal events.

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Churchill & Pickwick stage at QEII Centre for "The Beauty Beat" event with purple lighting.

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Elegant corporate event space with round tables at QEII Centre for banquets and galas.

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Churchill & Pickwick event space with L’Oréal booths for product launches and promotions.

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Theatre

Churchill & Pickwick

QEII Centre

A grand, pillar-free ballroom with elegant design, ideal for large events near Tate Modern.

Majestic in scale and magnificent in design, the Ballrooms graceful and elegant design provides the perfect blank canvas for any event, with soft pale carpets and subtle decorations that complement the modern, dark timber veneer walls.
The first impression of guests seeing our ballroom, the find the ballroom spectacular without any adornment, a hidden gem in the B1 and B2 levels of the hotel.
A stunning, pillar-free room, it is accessed in grand style by its very own private entrance and sweeping staircase, complete with marble treads, brass handrail and smoked glass balustrade.

Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, spacious conference hall for corporate events.

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Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, spacious conference room for corporate events.

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Bankside Ballroom at Hilton London, elegant dinner setup for corporate events and weddings.

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Bankside Ballroom

Hilton London Bankside

A versatile Lecture Hall for up to 400 delegates in Central London's historic Grade II* listed building.

The Lecture Hall, a versatile space, seamlessly links to the grand entrance foyer on the first
floor, providing an excellent space for your large-scale events. Accommodating up to 400
delegates in theatre-style or 500 in standing arrangements, this room serves as a
standalone meeting space, fully equipped for events encompassing catering, exhibitions,
and registration. The Library is an optimal choice for a wide range of events, including dinners, receptions, seminars, awards ceremonies, and celebrations. Featuring remarkable uplighting, triple-height ceilings and intricate details.

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

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Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster, grand venue for conferences and galas.

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Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster with round tables, ideal for conferences and banquets.

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Elegant lecture hall with round tables, ideal for conferences and banquets.

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Lecture Hall in Central Hall Westminster with blue chairs, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Lecture Hall

Central Hall Westminster

Historic Grade II listed circular hall with a glass dome, ideal for conferences and events.

Built in 1939, the stunning Grade II listed Assembly Hall was designed by world-renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker. 

Features include natural daylight, polished English oak panelling and the circular space's architectural focal point - a striking 30-foot glass dome. 

The iconic 519 square metre circular space with its ceiling height of 9.7m hosts theatre-style Conferences for up to 664 delegates, Meetings for up to 208, and classroom-style Training sessions for up to 198 attendees, as well as Product Launches, Fashion Shows and Award Ceremonies. 



Assembly Hall in Church House Westminster, elegant venue for conferences and presentations.

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Assembly Hall in Church House Westminster with ornate ceiling, ideal for events and presentations.

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Assembly Hall at Church House Westminster, spacious auditorium for conferences and events.

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Assembly Hall in Church House Westminster, elegant auditorium for conferences and events.

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Assembly Hall in Church House Westminster with grand stained glass, ideal for events and presentations.