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QEII Centre

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Modern conference room with purple chairs at QEII Centre for events and workshops.
  • From £4000
  • 120 Theatre
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
  • From £4000
  • 120 Theatre
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
Exclusive Westminster Abbey views create an inspiring backdrop that elevates any business gathering.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Part of suite with moveable walls
  • Accessible venue
  • 16:9 retractable screen with laser projector
  • Natural daylight from Westminster Abbey views
  • Built-in speakers and integrated AV package
  • Flexible capacity up to 130 reception style

This highly sought after room comes with fantastic views of Westminster Abbey. It is perfect for small conferences, meetings, presentations and seminars as well as dinners and receptions. It can accommodate 120 theatre style, 70 cabaret, as well as receptions for up to 130. It can also be used as a syndicate space or green room for large conferences as well as providing flexible solutions when combined. It comes with a basic AV package.

Frequently asked questions

The Business space accommodates 120 people in theatre style, 70 in cabaret style, and up to 130 for receptions. Room hire pricing starts around £15,000 excluding VAT for a full day, though this varies by date and specific requirements.

The space includes a basic AV package with built-in speakers, integrated 16:9 retractable screen, and laser projector. Additional AV requirements like microphones, staging, or technician support would incur extra costs.

Standard operating hours are 08:00-18:00, with security, porterage, and cleaning services included during these times. Events requiring access outside these hours or extended setup time may incur additional charges.

The QEII Centre is closed during August, so no events can be accommodated during this month. If your preferred dates fall in August, you would need to consider alternative months.

Catering is provided by QEII Taste by Leith's, the in-house catering service. They offer various packages including breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and dinner options, with pricing quoted separately from room hire.

Yes, the Business space is part of a suite of rooms connected by moveable walls, allowing for flexible configurations. This makes it suitable as a breakout space for larger conferences or can be combined with adjacent rooms for bigger events.

The venue hire includes QEII Centre furniture (excluding exhibition furniture), free visitor Wi-Fi, manned cloakroom, dedicated registration area and desks, business centre facilities, and a QEII Delivery Team comprising an Event Manager, AV Project Manager, and QEII Taste Manager.

Availability is offered on a first option basis, and no booking is confirmed until a contract is signed by both parties and a deposit is paid. The venue accepts no responsibility for costs incurred before contract signature and deposit payment.

The Business space offers fantastic views of Westminster Abbey and has natural daylight, making it ideal for daytime events. Its location provides an inspiring backdrop for presentations and meetings while maintaining professional conference facilities.

Some dates may be unavailable due to whole centre events that take priority. The venue may only be able to offer specific alternative dates, and flexibility with dates increases your chances of securing the space.

More about QEII Centre

Built in 1986, the QEII Centre has been a leading venue for nearly 40 years. Hosting events for up to 2,5000 since 1986, the QEII Centre has been London's premier venue for domestic and international events.

The QEII is more than just an events centre; it is a destination. The QEII is surrounded by some of London's most iconic history and heritage including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey. With several major transport hubs and over 6,000 hotel beds in walking distance, the QEII is easily accessible for your guests.