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West London isn't just a beautiful part of the capital. It's also a brilliant place to shoot your next movie, short film, music video or corporate video! 

From state-of-the-art film studios to on-site filming locations such as restaurants and hotels, there's no shortage of great spots where you can shoot your next project. We've listed our favourites, so you can spend less time scouting out locations and more time shooting! Just have a browse or contact our venue experts who'll be happy to do the searching for you.

West London is well connected to the rest of the city and further afield through plenty of tube, train and bus stations.

TRANSPORT

Upmarket West London is packed with plenty of high-end venues and iconic landmarks, making the area extremely pleasing to visit.

CULTURE

From Buckingham Palace to the Science Museum, West London has no shortage of things to see and do.

THINGS TO SEE

West London is a historic and vibrant area of the city, with a rich history dating back centuries. Today, it's home to some of the best events venues in the city, making it the perfect place to host your next event. 

Points of interest in the area include Kensington Palace, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. For those looking to explore the area's history, there are numerous museums and galleries to visit, including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. For a taste of the local community feel, be sure to check out Portobello Road Market or one of the many charming pubs and restaurants in the area.

When it comes to finding the perfect venue for your event, West London has an abundance of options to choose from. For a truly unique experience, try hosting your event in a converted warehouse or factory space. If you're looking for something more traditional, there are plenty of boutique spaces and grandiose ballrooms to choose from, meaning there's something to suit every event in West London.

West 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.

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

West London is a great place to shoot a movie, with tons of filming locations available for hire. From film studios to bars and cafes, find yours now.

Filming Locations

Discover The Scotch of St James, a versatile West London filming location perfect for movies, photoshoots, and media events.

The Scotch of St James hosts renowned parties from birthdays to networking, makes for a unique filming and photoshoot location, and is a prestigious space for product launches and promotional events. Both floors can be adapted to meet specific requirements, with options for private screenings, dry hire, Christmas parties, Film/TV  locations, fashion shows, pre/post dinner events, live music showcases, team building events and pop ups.



Stylish venue with warm lighting, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish bar at The Scotch of St James, perfect for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Intimate lounge at The Scotch of St James, perfect for meetings and networking events.

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Intimate venue with plush seating for upscale meetings and networking events.

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Modern event space at The Scotch of St James with plush red seating for gatherings.

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Events

Whole Venue

The Scotch of St James

West London Filming Venue | The Scotch of St James

Discover iconic West London filming locations. Grand Connaught Rooms offer art-deco style and professional AV support for your next shoot.

With a bespoke Training Suite and inspirational spaces including the Grand Hall for spectacular conferences, the Grand Connaught Rooms remains at the centre of London's social and business scene. With arched ceilings, ornate wood paneling, and beautiful chandeliers, this space wows with its art-deco style. There is space for 1,500 guests for a standing drinks reception and 750 for a seated theatre style event. There is an in-house, professional audio visual team to help with any presentations there may be and complimentary Wifi is also provided. 

Grand Hall & Balmoral Suite with chandeliers, ideal for conferences and formal events.

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Grand Hall & Balmoral Suite, elegant event space for corporate meetings and receptions.

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Grand Hall & Balmoral Suite, elegant chandeliers, luxury event space for galas and meetings.

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Business

Grand Hall & Balmoral Suite

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms 

West London Filming Venue - Grand Connaught

Discover 116 Pall Mall, a unique West London filming location with a rich cinematic history, perfect for your next production.

Café Duke was created from the original washrooms of the United Services Club. Unique quirky and filled with original features, it has served as a filming location for the blockbuster movie 'The Dark Knight' and 'Downton Abbey'. 


Elegant meeting space at Café Duke, 116 Pall Mall, ideal for discussions and brainstorming.

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Café Duke at 116 Pall Mall: elegant venue for corporate meetings and formal receptions.

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Elegant dining space at Café Duke, featuring floral centerpieces for events and gatherings.

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Café Duke event space with elegant archways, perfect for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Film and Photo

Café Duke  

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall: Iconic West London Filming Spot

Discover iconic West London filming locations at Carlton House Terrace. Perfect for professional shoots with historic grandeur.

The ornate Council Room overlooks the garden square around Carlton House Terrace down to Pall Mall. The large windows also overlook the Duke of York statue and is situated at the top of the Number 10 staircase.

The most popular aspects of this room are of course the history, the large royal guilt-framed period portraits and the ornate ceiling details above the portraits. The room is a traditional classic and a popular room for many types of events from boardroom events to filming, wedding and private dinners.


Council Room at Carlton House Terrace, elegant decor, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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Elegant Council Room at Carlton House Terrace, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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Elegant Council Room with long table, ideal for board meetings and formal events.

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Reception

Council Room

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Carlton House Filming Venue

Discover the grandeur of Clermont Charing Cross for your film production in West London. Iconic setting with natural light and ample space.

The Ballroom provides an exquisite backdrop to any business event.

It is located on the 1st floor, has natural daylight and air-conditioning. It has "The Wow Factor", and boasts a 7m ceiling height. The room also has a separate catering area to the rear, which can be used for catering or office space. 

Suitable for Conferences, Seminars, Receptions, Private Dining, Networking events, Exhibitions, Gala events and Parties, and can be used in conjunction with other event rooms as syndicate rooms.

Elegant Ballroom at Clermont Charing Cross, ideal for conferences and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Ballroom ceiling with chandelier, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant meeting space at The Clermont Charing Cross, perfect for corporate events.

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Elegant ballroom with arched doorways, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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The Ballroom

The Clermont Charing Cross

Clermont Charing Cross: West London Filming Spot

Discover the Courthouse Hotel's Private Cinema, a premier West London filming location with luxury amenities and state-of-the-art equipment.

The courthouse hotel soho- a heritage hotel with a modern fusion benefit from a Cinema which can accommodate 100 guests. Its the ideal place for seminars, conferences, and production launches. Accommodating up to 100 guests, it features plush leather seating and an exclusive ambiance. the cinema is equipped with a 5.2 x 2.4-meter screen, 2k screen and projector, with Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 sound. The screening can be in Blue-ray, DVD and HDMI. The private cinema provides an exceptional setting for impactful and memorable business events.   

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Theatre

Private cinema

Courthouse Hotel

Courthouse Cinema | West London Filming Spot

Discover One Birdcage Walk in West London for your next film shoot. A prime location with natural daylight, perfect for any filming project.

Located along the impressive Presidential corridor, the Joseph Whitworth Room at One Birdcage Walk is an exceptional venue for film and photo shoots, boasting abundant natural daylight that enhances the visual appeal of any project. This versatile space, part of the prestigious Institution of Mechanical Engineers, seamlessly blends period charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for capturing stunning visuals. With air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi, your creative team can work comfortably and efficiently. Situated in the heart of Westminster, just moments from iconic landmarks like St James's Park and the Houses of Parliament, the Joseph Whitworth Room offers a unique backdrop that adds character and sophistication to your film or photography project. Whether you're shooting a corporate video, a promotional campaign, or a creative photoshoot, this venue provides an inspiring setting that will elevate your work.

Joseph Whitworth meeting room with central table, ideal for professional gatherings.

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Joseph Whitworth meeting room with wooden table, ideal for presentations and discussions.

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Boardroom

Joseph Whitworth

One Birdcage Walk

One Birdcage Walk: Premier Filming Spot

Discover top-tier filming locations in West London. One Great George Street offers a stunning backdrop for your production needs.

The Great Hall is a truly spectacular space for a wedding offering both natural light and stunning period features. Located on the first floor of this award-winning, Grade II listed Westminster wedding venue, it boasts oak floors, seven floor-to-ceiling windows and 13 meter high ceilings adorned with marble and ornate gold leaf. Guests will gaze up in amazement as they dine and dance beneath The Great Hall's jaw-dropping painted ceiling and two exquisite crystal chandeliers. 

Great Hall at One Great George Street, elegant wedding venue with floral centerpieces.

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Elegant Great Hall with high ceilings, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with chandelier, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Great Hall at One Great George Street with chandelier, ideal for weddings and upscale events.

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Weddings

Great Hall

One Great George Street

West London Filming Hub at One Great George

Discover St Martin-in-the-Fields, a prime West London filming location with stunning Baroque architecture, ideal for shoots and film projects.

A unique, private Central London courtyard, a stone's throw from Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square. The courtyard gives an up close and intimate view of the church's Baroque architecture. Perfect for fashion shoots and filming.

St Martin-in-the-Fields Courtyard, elegant venue for corporate events and gatherings.

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Historic Courtyard at St Martin-in-the-Fields, ideal for upscale events and meetings.

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Courtyard at St Martin-in-the-Fields, ideal for elegant outdoor receptions and events.

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Elegant Courtyard at St Martin-in-the-Fields, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Buffet

The Courtyard

St Martin-in-the-Fields

St Martin's Courtyard: West London Filming Locale

Discover The View, a prime West London filming location with historic charm, perfect for shoots requiring a classic library backdrop.

Your guests' journey starts with a grand entrance through our historic porch, adorned with classical columns which leads to our spacious lobby. Our beautiful staircase transports invitees to our book-lined Library Room. The Lumley Library is an enchanting grade listed part of the building. A perfect backdrop for your special day.

Looking out over the historic Lincoln Inn Field's, its quiet and romantic atmosphere creates the ideal setting for an intimate wedding, accommodating up to 90 for dinner and 150 for a standing reception.

Elegant meeting space with long table, bookshelves, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant event space with floral arrangements and bookshelves, perfect for networking or gatherings.

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Elegant event space with round tables and bookshelves, perfect for formal gatherings.

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Elegant library venue with towering bookshelves for high-end meetings and events.

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The Library

The View

West London Filming Hub | The View

Discover Freemasons' Hall, a Grade II listed Art Deco gem in West London, perfect for film shoots and professional events. Explore now on Hire Space.

The Vestibules are a stunning, Grade II listed, trio of Art Deco spaces.

With a capacity of 450 standing , this unusual venue can be used as one room or sectioned off using our decorative dividing doors to create 3 different spaces and themes.

Often used for glamourous parties, dinners, conferences, receptions, filming and fashion shows, the magnificent art deco backdrop comes with exclusive entrance through the grand Tower doors and up a sweeping marble staircase into the heart of the venue.

The Vestibules are a grand, unique backdrop for all events.



Elegant Freemasons' Hall Vestibules with ambient lighting for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant Freemasons' Hall Vestibules with golden statue, ideal for upscale events and celebrations.

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Elegant event space in Freemasons' Hall with ice sculptures and stained glass windows.

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Elegant floral arrangement in The Vestibules, Freemasons' Hall for luxury events.

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The Vestibules

60 Great Queen Street 

Freemasons' Hall: West London Filming Venue

Discover Mall Galleries, a top choice for filming locations in West London. Ideal for professional shoots with spacious back-of-house facilities.

When hiring Mall Galleries as a whole for filming and photography purposes, the East Gallery serves as an exceptional back-of-house space for any cast and crew. Nestled in a prestigious Grade I listed building, this contemporary gallery boasts energy-efficient Carriage House feature windows and state-of-the-art gallery lighting, creating an inspiring environment for creative projects. With versatile layouts, moveable sculpture walls, and in-house PA systems, the East Gallery adapts seamlessly to your needs. The frequently changing exhibition surroundings add a unique touch, ensuring that every shoot is set against a backdrop of artistic flair. Our welcoming staff are dedicated to providing support, making your filming experience smooth and enjoyable. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and gallery benches for a comfortable working atmosphere. Choose the East Gallery at Mall Galleries for a stylish and sophisticated venue that elevates your film and photography projects.

Versatile East Gallery event space with polished floor, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.

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Modern event space in East Gallery, Mall Galleries, ideal for exhibitions and networking.

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Versatile East Gallery event space with large blank walls for customizable presentations.

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East Gallery event space with high ceilings, ideal for exhibitions and presentations.

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East Gallery

Mall Galleries 

Mall Galleries: Premier West London Filming Spot

Discover iconic West London filming locations. National Liberal Club offers Victorian elegance for your next shoot. Ideal for period pieces.

Blessed with sumptuous views of the river and the London Eye, lined with classic portraits and carefully watched over by impressive statues, the National Liberal Club’s Dining Room provides an unforgettable dining experience. The room, with its perfectly preserved Victorian architecture and exquisite features, is ideal for filming period interiors and has been featured in many international blockbusters and mini-series including The Crown and Downton Abbey.

Elegant dining room at National Liberal Club, perfect for upscale events and meetings.

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Elegant round dining table set for formal events at The National Liberal Club.

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Elegant dining room with white linens, ideal for formal events and upscale gatherings.

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Elegant dining table with glassware at The National Liberal Club for upscale events.

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Grand entrance of The National Liberal Club's Dining Room, ideal for upscale events.

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Dining 

The Dining Room

The National Liberal Club

West London Filming Venue - National Liberal Club

Discover RSA House in West London, an iconic filming location with stylish spaces like the Vaults, ideal for your next production.

RSA House has played host to many global brand names in film and screening. The most popular spaces at the venue are the Vaults and Durham Street auditorium. They offer an industrial yet stylish atmosphere with exposed brick work and white walls.

Built on the last remaining stretch or 18th century cobbled roadway leading to the Thames, the charismatic London cinema room is the perfect backdrop for filming events. The space is well equipped with high specification, built in audio visual equipment and features an exclusive entrance just off the Strand.

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