Marcus Beck Library at 1 Wimpole Street
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Up to 30seated
Oxford Circus and Bond Streetnearest station
Buffetbest for
Marylebonearea
About this space
Historic wooden panelled room with oak parquet flooring
Red leather chairs in horseshoe formation for up to 30 people
Marble fireplace and medical book-lined walls
High quality air conditioning maintained at 20°C
Central London location minutes from Oxford Circus & Bond Street
Award-winning in-house AV team available
LCD screen included with room hire
The Marcus Back Library is a wooden panelled room with impressive oak parquet flooring, red leather chairs and a marble fire place. Its unique historic heritage and large library of medical books lining the walls, makes it a great spot for filmed interviews and videography. This room can host up to 30 people in a impressive horse-shoe style formation and features high quality air conditioning. The temperature in the room is maintained at 20C degrees to protect the rare books stored in the various glass cabinets.
Features
Wifi
Filmed interviews
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Space
Parking Spaces
Disabled Access
Storage Space
73.8m² (794ft²)
Ceiling Height 2.4m (8ft)
Capacities
30 U-Shaped
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Business
See Business profile →
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£900 / Venue FeeFilm and Photo
See Film and Photo profile →
Venue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£900 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Morning
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£700 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Afternoon
Every day, 09:00 - 17:00Every day, 09:00 - 17:00
£700 / Venue FeeGreat for a...
Historic library backdrop Film and Photo Shoot
- • Wooden panelling and oak parquet flooring provide rich visual texture
- • Medical book-lined walls create authentic scholarly atmosphere
- • Marble fireplace adds distinguished focal point for interviews
Scholarly horseshoe seating Educational Seminar
- • Fixed horseshoe layout encourages interactive discussion among 30 delegates
- • Red leather chairs and historic setting inspire academic engagement
- • 20°C temperature control ensures comfortable learning environment
Intimate learning environment Professional Development Workshop
- • Horseshoe seating arrangement facilitates collaborative workshop activities
- • Historic library atmosphere enhances professional credibility
- • LCD screen and AV support enable multimedia presentations
Location
/-0.146837,51.515996,15,0/944x525@2x)
1 Wimpole Street MaryleboneLondonMarylebone W1G 0AELondon
Oxford Circus and Bond Street
NEW · Data-backed provisional quotes in 10 seconds.
Based on your requirements and real pricing data
or
BEST PRICEFAST RESPONSE4.8 GOOGLE
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Concierge
Don't have time to search? We'll find it for you.
For business events that need human judgement, talk to our team. Free for events of 100+ people, budgets over £10k or ongoing programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact room hire rate for the Marcus Beck Library for filming and photography?
The Marcus Beck Library is available for £900 per day (09:00-17:00) plus VAT. This wooden panelled room with oak parquet flooring and red leather chairs provides an impressive historic setting for filmed interviews and videography.
What are the capacity limits and seating arrangements available?
The Marcus Beck Library accommodates a maximum of 30 people in a fixed U-shape layout. The room features red leather chairs arranged in an impressive horseshoe formation, which cannot be reconfigured due to the historic nature of the space.
What is the mandatory temperature restriction and why does it exist?
The room is temperature controlled at exactly 20°C to preserve the antique medical books stored in glass cabinets throughout the space. This temperature cannot be altered under any circumstances, which may affect comfort levels during extended filming sessions.
What AV equipment is included and what additional items can be hired?
An LCD screen is included in the room hire. Additional equipment available for hire includes: laptop (£150), video conference kit (included), and flipchart with pens (£40). All prices are subject to VAT.
What are the minimum booking requirements and associated costs?
There is a minimum chargeable number of 15 people that applies to all bookings. Even if your actual attendance is lower, you will be charged for 15 people for any catering services ordered.
What catering options are available and what are the costs?
Catering is charged per person, per serving and includes: tea/coffee with traditional biscuits (£4.30), tea/coffee with biscuits and fresh fruit (£5.00), fresh fruit platter (£4.50), tea/coffee with Danish pastries and fruit salad (£6.00), and working lunch (£26.25). All prices are subject to VAT.
What are the standard operating hours and venue access times?
The venue operates from 09:00-17:00 for standard bookings. Evening events are available from 6:30pm-10pm, with service ending at 10pm to allow guests to depart. The venue is closed on certain dates throughout the year.
How long are quotes valid and what is the booking hold policy?
All quotes are valid for 5 days only. The venue does not automatically hold space when providing quotes - you must specifically request a temporary hold if you need time to make a decision.
Are external food and beverages permitted in the venue?
No external food or drink is allowed into the venue under any circumstances. All catering must be provided by the venue's in-house kitchen and catering team.
What unique features make this space suitable for filming and photography?
The Marcus Beck Library features wooden panelled walls, impressive oak parquet flooring, red leather chairs, a marble fireplace, and large library of medical books lining the walls in glass cabinets. The historic heritage and unique aesthetic make it particularly suitable for filmed interviews and videography work.
HIRE SPACE 360
Explore Hire Space 360 → One supplier. Every venue. Full visibility on what you spend.
Multiple venues and events. One agreement.
DEEP RESEARCH
Other platforms search their database. We search everything.
Tell us what you need. Our deep research finds any venue, whether it's in our marketplace or not. No one else does this.
Similar Spaces to Marcus Beck Library at 1 Wimpole Street
Looking for more venues in London?
Meeting Rooms in United Kingdom Meeting Rooms in London Meeting Rooms in Central London Meeting Rooms in Westminster Meeting Rooms in Marylebone Meeting Rooms in Mayfair Meeting Rooms in Oxford Street Meeting Rooms in Bond Street Conference Venues in United Kingdom Conference Venues in London Conference Venues in Central London Conference Venues in Westminster Conference Venues in Marylebone Conference Venues in Mayfair Conference Venues in Oxford Street Conference Venues in Bond Street Training Venues in London Training Venues in Central London Performance Venues in London Unusual Venues in London Unusual Venues in Central London