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Marcus Beck Library

1 Wimpole Street

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for professional gatherings.
  • From £700
  • 30 U-Shaped
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
  • From £700
  • 30 U-Shaped
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
Historic 1912 library with rare medical books creates an impressive backdrop that elevates any business meeting beyond ordinary conference rooms.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

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  • Fixed U-shape layout for 30 people
  • Rare medical books collection
  • Video conference kit available
  • Central London location near Oxford Circus
  • LCD screen included
  • Air conditioning ensures comfort
  • Historic 1912 library setting
  • Oak parquet flooring
  • Marble fireplace

The Marcus Beck Library is one of the many heritage treasures found at 1 Wimple Street. This private meeting room dates back to 1912 and has a large library of rare medical books lining the walls. The room seats up to 30 people in a unique horse-shoe formation and features impressive oak parquet flooring, a marble fireplace and air conditioning. Due to its historic heritage, this room sets itself apart, making it the perfect location for formal board meetings, corporate dinners, and both online and hybrid presentations, training and team building.

Frequently asked questions

Room rates vary by space: Dame Deirdre Hine room £990 per day (36 capacity classroom), Marcus Beck Library £900 per day (30 capacity U-shape), Heritage Centre £440 per day (17 capacity boardroom), and Wheatley Room £1,800 per day (72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom). Weekend bookings require a minimum spend of £3,000 plus VAT. All prices are subject to VAT and quotes are valid for 5 days only.

Minimum catering numbers vary by room: 15 people for Dame Deirdre Hine and Marcus Beck Library, 10 people for Heritage Centre, and 30 people for Wheatley Room. Tea/coffee with biscuits costs £4.30 per person per serving, tea/coffee only £3.95 per person, and working lunch £26.25 per person. External food and drink are not permitted in the venue.

The venue operates during standard business hours with events typically running 08:00-17:00 for day meetings. Evening events can run until 22:00 maximum, with service ending at 22:00 to allow guests to depart. Access outside these hours or on certain dates may not be available, and the venue is closed on some dates throughout the year.

LCD screens are included in most rooms, and video conference kits are included in Marcus Beck Library and Heritage Centre. Additional equipment available for hire includes: laptops £150, video conference kit £90 (where not included), flipchart with pens £40, PA system with 2 handheld microphones £250, and AV technician support £950 for full event coverage.

Yes, the Heritage Centre is temperature controlled at exactly 20°C to preserve antique books in the room, and this temperature cannot be altered. This library space holds very old books in storage, so the maximum temperature restriction is non-negotiable for preservation purposes.

Quotes are valid for 5 days and spaces are not automatically held during the quote period. If you want the space held temporarily while considering the quote, you must specifically request this. Site visits can be arranged to check room suitability, and it's recommended to book these before confirming your reservation.

Room capacities and layouts vary significantly: Marcus Beck Library seats 30 in fixed U-shape only, Dame Deirdre Hine room seats 36 classroom/60 theatre/34 boardroom, Heritage Centre seats 17 boardroom only, and Wheatley Room offers the most flexibility with 72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom configurations. Some rooms have fixed layouts that cannot be changed.

Yes, video conference kits are included in Marcus Beck Library and Heritage Centre, with additional kits available for £90 in other rooms. The venue offers hybrid packages and has ethernet ports available in some rooms for camera connections. WiFi is available throughout, and the venue can accommodate live streaming requirements with advance notice.

Multi-day bookings are available, with daily rates applying for each day of use including weekends. For example, a 13-day conference booking from 30th November to 12th December would be charged at the daily rate for each day. However, some extended booking requests may be declined depending on availability and venue requirements.

You can bring additional equipment, but external food and drink are prohibited. Setup time and access arrangements need to be discussed in advance, as standard quotes typically cover event hours only. Additional access time for setup may incur extra charges and must be arranged separately from the main event booking.

More about 1 Wimpole Street

1 Wimpole Street has some of the most comfortable and technically advanced conference & events spaced in central London. Located minutes way from Oxford Circus & Bond Street underground stations it is connected to all the major railway stations in London. There are over 15 function spaces including 3 state-of-the-art auditoriums the largest of which holds up to 300 people. There is a large glass roofed atrium perfect for events for up to 200 people. Plus other smaller meeting spaces. An award-winning in-house AV team are on hand a tall times as are the in-house kitchen and catering teams.