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CUHK Room

1 Wimpole Street

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CUHK Room at 1 Wimpole Street, modern meeting space with wooden table for professional events.
  • From £350
  • 10 Boardroom
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
  • From £350
  • 10 Boardroom
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
Award-winning in-house AV team provides technical excellence across 15+ versatile spaces including three state-of-the-art auditoriums in prime central London.
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  • Central London location near Oxford Circus & Bond Street
  • High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
  • ClickShare connectivity
  • LCD screens and modern AV equipment
  • State-of-the-art auditoriums with capacity up to 300
  • Award-winning in-house AV team
  • In-house kitchen and catering teams
  • Glass roofed atrium for up to 200 people
  • 15+ function spaces
The CUHK Room seats up to 10 people in a boardroom-style formation around a contemporary wooden desk. The discrete third floor location, the state-of-the-art LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen, ClickShare connectivity, and high speed Wi-Fi connection makes it the perfect location for small press seminars, product presentations, or any other private corporate event. The CUHK Room is sponsored by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

Room rates vary by space: Max Rayne Auditorium (146 theatre) £3,190, Dame Deirdre Hine room (36 classroom) £990/day, Marcus Beck Library (30 U-shape) £900/day, Wheatley Room (80 theatre) £1,800, Heritage Centre (17 boardroom) £440/day. Weekend bookings require minimum £3,000 + VAT. Evening receptions have minimum catering spend of £2,500 + VAT for Max Rayne Atrium.

The venue operates outside standard hours with availability from 6:30pm-10pm for evening events, with service ending at 10pm to allow guest departure. Day events typically run 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm. Some dates may be unavailable due to venue closures or existing bookings.

Minimum catering numbers vary by space: 90 people for Max Rayne Auditorium, 30 for Wheatley Room, 15 for smaller meeting rooms, and 10 for Heritage Centre. Tea/coffee with biscuits costs £4.30pp, working lunch £26.25pp, canapés £23.00pp (6 pieces), and house wine £25.50 per bottle. All catering prices exclude VAT.

Max Rayne Auditorium includes projector, 2 handheld/2 lapel microphones, and lectern. Most rooms include LCD screens. Additional equipment costs: laptop £150, video conference kit £90-included depending on room, PA system with microphones £250, AV technician £950, hybrid packages £1,000-£3,240 depending on duration and complexity.

External food and drink are strictly prohibited - all catering must be provided by the venue's in-house team. The venue has its own catering menus and beverage lists that must be used. This policy applies to all events regardless of size or type.

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. Site visits are recommended to check room suitability before booking, and these can be arranged through the sales team.

Max Rayne Auditorium: 146 theatre style, Dame Deirdre Hine: 36 classroom/60 theatre, Marcus Beck Library: 30 fixed U-shape, Wheatley Room: 72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom, Heritage Centre: 17 boardroom. The Heritage Centre is temperature-controlled at 20°C maximum to preserve antique books and this cannot be altered.

The Heritage Centre maintains a maximum temperature of 20°C to preserve antique books and this cannot be changed. Some rooms have ethernet ports available for live streaming equipment. Access timing may vary - for example, catering spaces may not be available until 6pm if another event is using them earlier in the day.

Main enquiries: enquiries@1wimpolestreet.co.uk. Sales team working hours are typically 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday (some staff work 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs). Phone: 020 7290 3860/3861/3946/3914 depending on team member. The venue recommends arranging site visits and can provide event management guides.

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.