Hire Space
Frank Whittle

One Birdcage Walk

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Frank Whittle in a bright, minimalist meeting room for professional events.
  • From £420 per hour
  • 30 Buffet
  • Westminster Station
  • From £420 per hour
  • 30 Buffet
  • Westminster Station
The only meeting room in Westminster dedicated to Sir Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine, combining aviation heritage with modern business facilities.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Boardroom setup accommodates up to 18 delegates
  • Can serve as lunch area when paired with Manufacturing Room
  • Heritage setting dedicated to Sir Frank Whittle
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • High-speed Wi-Fi supports seamless connectivity
  • Natural light from St James's Park views

As one of our larger heritage rooms, the Frank Whittle Room is an exceptional venue for business meetings, accommodating up to 18 people in a sophisticated setting. This inspiring space, dedicated to the pioneering spirit of Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the jet engine, is perfect for intimate gatherings, brainstorming sessions, or strategic discussions. Located at One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the room boasts modern amenities including air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable and productive environment. When booked alongside the Manufacturing Room, it can also serve as an elegant lunch area, enhancing your event experience. With its prime location overlooking St James's Park and proximity to key landmarks like HM Treasury and the Houses of Parliament, the Frank Whittle Room offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity, making it an ideal choice for your next corporate event.

Frequently asked questions

The Council Room costs £1,650 (VAT exempt) for full day hire (8:30am-5:30pm) or £980 (VAT exempt) for half day hire (either 8:30am-1pm or 2pm-5:30pm). The Manufacturing Room costs £1,310 (VAT exempt) for full day or £870 (VAT exempt) for half day. For combined Manufacturing Room and Whittle Room hire, the cost is £1,335 (VAT exempt) for half day (8:30am-1pm).

The Council Room accommodates up to 24 guests in boardroom style, 30 in hollow square, 40 in cabaret style, or 60 in theatre style. The Manufacturing Room holds 30 guests in boardroom style, 40 in cabaret style, or 60 in theatre style. The Frank Whittle Room accommodates up to 17 in boardroom style and can serve as a lunch area when booked with the Manufacturing Room.

Available AV includes: Full Hybrid package with 85" screen, HD camera, sound and microphones (£275), 85" screen and soundbar only (£165), laptop (£66), lectern (£22), and flipchart (£22 each). All AV packages include technical support from a specialized technician on the day, and all AV prices are subject to VAT.

All catering is provided by Company of Cooks with customizable packages and menus. Day Delegate Rates start from £38.80 plus VAT per person including arrival refreshments, mid-morning break, working lunch, and afternoon break. Guests can go off-site for food, but cannot bring external food back into the venue.

Standard weekday hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, with half-day options of 8:30am-1pm or 2pm-5:30pm. Time extensions are available at additional cost. The venue is not usually open on weekends, but weekend hire is available with a minimum charge of £6,000 (VAT exempt) for 8 hours between 8:30am-10pm.

The venue takes bookings up to 12 months ahead. The booking process involves initial enquiry, provisional holds being placed on spaces, site visits available for viewing rooms, and then formal contracting. Clients can book individual rooms or multiple rooms depending on their requirements.

The venue declines very last-minute bookings and those with low budgets. External AV suppliers must schedule site visits with OBW technicians, provide certification for current PLI & PAT testing, and complete risk assessments. The venue has minimum spending thresholds that may exclude smaller budget events.

Room hire includes natural light, air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi, and space for catering inside the rooms. Technical support is provided when AV equipment is hired. The venue offers on-site event management and can provide bottled mineral water at £4.00 plus VAT per 750ml bottle, with tap water available free of charge.

Yes, multiple rooms can be booked together such as the Manufacturing Room with the Whittle Room for £1,335 (VAT exempt) for half day hire. The Whittle Room can serve as a catering area when booked alongside the Manufacturing Room, providing additional space for networking and refreshments during meetings.

Setup time and decoration policies are handled on a case-by-case basis. The venue includes setup of chosen spaces in their hire charges and provides on-site event management. For specific decoration requirements, clients should discuss their needs directly with the venue team during the booking process.

More about One Birdcage Walk

One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers meeting and event spaces in the heart of Westminster.

Overlooking St James's Park and just minutes away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade; our flexible venue can host a range of events from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events.