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Mountbatten

QEII Centre

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Conference space at QEII Centre with purple chairs and blue lighting for impactful events.
  • From £16000
  • 410 Theatre
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
  • From £16000
  • 410 Theatre
  • Westminster & St James Underground Station
The only venue offering iconic Westminster views with a permanent stage and motorised lighting truss in the heart of London's political district.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Walking distance to transport hubs
  • 6,000 hotel beds nearby
  • Professional AV support
  • Flexible space configuration
  • Westminster views from lobby
  • Motorised lighting truss
  • Permanent stage
  • Moveable wall to lobby area
  • Central London location

The Mountbatten is the perfect event space for conferences, presentations, dinners, receptions and to show how adaptable this event space is, it was once even transformed into an English summer garden complete with a real grass tennis court!

This newly refurbished room features a moveable wall into a lobby area that can be incorporated into the main space if required. The event space features a lobby that has the most photographed view of Westminster from the QEII Centre, with views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Westminster Abbey.

Frequently asked questions

Room hire pricing varies significantly based on the specific room and event requirements. For example, the Churchill room costs £15,120 excluding VAT for a full day hire, while smaller rooms like Albert cost £2,880 excluding VAT. All room hire includes AV packages with projectors, screens, sound systems, microphones, and technicians during standard hours (08:00-17:30).

The Business space can accommodate up to 410 people in theatre style layout. Different rooms within the space have varying capacities, with the Churchill being the largest main room and smaller breakout rooms like Albert, Victoria, Gielgud, and Burton/Redgrave available for syndicate sessions or smaller meetings.

Standard operating hours are 08:00-18:00, with security, porterage, and cleaning services included during these times. The Centre is closed during August and unavailable for bookings during this period. Events typically require access from around 06:00 for setup.

All rooms include comprehensive AV packages: WUXGA high-definition projectors, motorised screens, sound systems with multiple microphones (lectern, handheld, and radio), induction loops, laptop PCs, and dedicated technicians. The Churchill includes additional equipment like digital recording, cue lights, and talk-back headsets with 2 technicians, while smaller rooms include 1 technician each.

Included services comprise: security, porterage and cleaning during standard hours, free visitor Wi-Fi, QEII Centre furniture (excluding exhibition furniture), manned cloakroom, dedicated registration area and desks, business centre facilities, and a full delivery team including Event Manager, AV Project Manager, and QEII Taste Manager.

All correspondence is subject to contract until binding contracts are signed by both parties and a deposit is paid. No booking is confirmed until contracts are executed and deposit received. The venue offers availability on a 1st option basis and may include discounts (such as 10% on room hire rates) in proposals.

The venue uses QEII Taste by Leith's as their in-house catering provider. Catering costs are quoted separately and can include breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and dinner options. Specific pricing varies by menu selection and guest numbers, with costs detailed in individual proposals.

The Centre is completely closed during August with no availability. Some dates may be unavailable due to whole centre events that take priority. The venue operates as a government trading fund, which may impact certain booking procedures and availability during government functions.

Events typically require early access from around 06:00 for setup, with some arrangements allowing 3-hour setup periods the evening before for AV testing and exhibitor preparation. The venue can accommodate various layouts and provides QEII Centre furniture, though exhibition furniture is excluded from standard packages.

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.