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Guy Whittle Auditorium

1 Wimpole Street

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Audio mixing console at Guy Whittle Auditorium for optimal sound management during events.
  • From £89
  • 298 Theatre
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
  • From £89
  • 298 Theatre
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
State-of-the-art 298-seat auditorium with 4K projection and dedicated AV technician booth, perfect for high-end film screenings and presentations in central London.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Fully accessible with two wheelchair spaces
  • Catering space included with hire
  • Removable lectern and top table
  • Comfort monitors throughout venue
  • 4K HD projector with vibrant LED lighting
  • 298-seat tiered red leather seating with integrated desks
  • Immersive sound system
  • AV technician booth with expert technical support
The Guy Whittle is a large lecture theatre with a capacity of 298, perfect for film and photo events. Fully accessible, it features two wheelchair spaces at the front, tiered red leather seating with integrated desks, and advanced amenities. Equipped with a 4K HD projector, vibrant LED lighting, and immersive sound, this space is ideal for private film screenings, photo presentations, and award evenings. An AV technician booth at the back ensures expert technical support to enhance your event experience.

Frequently asked questions

The Guy Whittle Auditorium (298 theatre capacity) is included in the Day Delegate Package at £99.00 + VAT per person for Tuesday-Thursday or £93.00 + VAT for Friday-Monday in 2026. The minimum booking is 180 delegates, making the minimum spend £16,020 + VAT for weekdays or £15,066 + VAT for weekends. Weekend hires require a minimum booking of £3,000 + VAT for room hire only.

The auditorium includes a 4K HD projector, vibrant LED lighting, immersive sound system, and a dedicated AV technician for the entire event. There's an AV technician booth at the back for expert technical support. Additional equipment like PA systems with handheld microphones (£250), hybrid packages for streaming (£1,000-£3,240), and laptops (£150) are available for hire.

The venue operates with standard daytime hours, with evening events available until 10pm maximum. Service ends at 10pm to allow guests to wind down for departure. Evening receptions can run from 6:30pm-10pm, and the venue is closed on certain dates throughout the year.

The Day Delegate Package includes arrival tea/coffee with Danish pastries and fruit salad, mid-morning tea/coffee with biscuits and fruit, standing hot or cold fork buffet with salads/tea/coffee/juices, and afternoon tea/coffee with sweet bites and fruit. The package requires a minimum of 180 delegates and all catering has minimum numbers of 90 people for individual items.

No external food or drink is allowed into the venue. All catering must be provided by the in-house kitchen and catering team. This policy applies to all events regardless of size or type.

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 can be arranged to check room suitability, and booking confirmation is required within the quote validity period.

The venue offers hybrid packages for live streaming and film recording. Hybrid Package options range from £1,480 + VAT for 2 hours to £3,240 + VAT for 8 hours. Services include streaming via Zoom, website and social media channels, multi-camera mix, slides feed, and video recording with unedited copies available on demand for two weeks.

The Heritage Centre (library space) is temperature controlled at exactly 20°C to preserve antique books and this cannot be altered. Other spaces like the Guy Whittle Auditorium do not have specific temperature restrictions mentioned, but the venue maintains professional climate control throughout.

The Guy Whittle Auditorium includes access to the Atrium and Cavendish catering spaces at no additional charge with the Day Delegate Package. These spaces can accommodate up to 400 people standing for networking receptions and include registration desk and self-service cloakroom facilities.

Access times vary by event type and existing bookings. For some events, auditorium access may be available from 5:30pm for presentation setup while catering spaces become available from 6pm. Full-day events typically include setup time, and weekend events may have different access arrangements that should be confirmed when 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.