Design Studio

RSA House

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Collaborative design studio meeting for innovative fashion event planning.
  • From £600 per hour
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Charing Cross
  • From £600 per hour
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Charing Cross
Historic Georgian setting with modern hybrid technology enables seamless collaboration between in-person teams and virtual participants.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Virtual participation capability
  • Central London location
  • Award-winning venue
  • Progressive technology integration
  • Grade 2 Listed Georgian building
  • On-site AV equipment
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Accommodates up to 12 in-person participants

Whether you're brainstorming with colleagues or hosting a board meeting, the RSA Design Studio provides an ideal environment for collaboration and innovation. The space comfortably accommodates teams of up to twelve people in person, fostering close-knit teamwork and dynamic interaction. Additionally, it support virtual participation, allowing many more to join online, ensuring that the nature or scale of your project is never a limitation. This blend of physical and digital connectivity makes it perfect for both intimate group work and broader collaborative efforts.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire varies by space and duration - for example, the Queen Elizabeth II room costs £1,150 + VAT for 8:30am-5pm with a mandatory minimum catering spend of £600 + VAT. The Prince Philip room costs £1,400 + VAT for 6pm-11pm with a £1,100 + VAT minimum catering spend. All venues require catering - dry hire is not permitted and external catering is not allowed.

The Great Room accommodates up to 180 theatre style, 80 cabaret, or 35 boardroom. The Benjamin Franklin room holds 100 theatre, 48 cabaret, or 35 boardroom. The Prince Philip room fits 56 theatre, 40 cabaret, or 30 boardroom, while the Queen Elizabeth II room handles 30 theatre, 21 cabaret, or 22 boardroom.

Dates can be held for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If they need a decision sooner, they'll give you 48 hours to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date. Confirmation requires a signed contract within the specified timeframe.

Basic AV varies by room - some have built-in screens and sound systems. The Great Room AV package costs £940-£1,182 + VAT and includes data projector, screen, stage, lectern with microphone, 1 handheld microphone, surround sound and AV technician support for up to 8 hours. Additional handheld or lapel microphones cost £68-£75 + VAT each, and flipcharts cost £15 + VAT each.

Yes, there are significant restrictions. The venue requires detailed information about your organization's mission, values, event purpose, speakers, and attendees. You must confirm that your event aligns with RSA's vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. Events may be declined if they don't meet these criteria, and they ask about controversial speakers, political figures, or dignitaries attending.

Standard events typically run from 8:30am-5pm during weekdays. Weekend events require opening the house specially, which costs approximately £12,000 + VAT just to open the venue. This makes weekend bookings significantly more expensive than weekday events.

External catering is not permitted - all food must be provided by RSA House. They offer various packages including day delegate rates around £70-£84 + VAT per person covering arrival refreshments, breaks, and lunch. Individual items like morning bakery selection cost £10-£12 + VAT per person, and lunch options range from £40-£65 + VAT per person depending on the menu choice.

Wireless uplighters cost £22-£25 + VAT each (maximum 16, subject to availability). TV screens cost £200 + VAT each. Flipcharts with pens are £15 + VAT each. Armchair hire is available from £50-£55 + VAT per chair (limited to four green and four navy blue chairs, subject to availability). All additional AV equipment is subject to availability and additional charges.

Yes, rooms like the Great Room and Benjamin Franklin work hand-in-hand, with the Benjamin Franklin often serving as the catering space beneath the Great Room. The Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II rooms adjoin each other on the 1st floor. Multiple room bookings allow for main presentations in larger spaces with breakout areas for smaller group work or catering.

While specific payment terms aren't detailed in the available information, bookings require signed contracts within the hold period (typically 48 hours to 2 weeks). All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT at 20%. Service charges and minimum spend requirements must be met or exceeded with food and beverage purchases of your choice.




More about RSA House

Central London's award-winning RSA House is a focal point for social change and enlightened thinking, whilst being at the forefront of numerous discoveries and inventions. Providing an inspiring venue for any occasion, its charming Georgian features are balanced with progressive technology, alongside friendly and attentive service. From high ceilinged and bright rooms to the atmospheric exposed brick Vaults, the House offers a selection of versatile spaces for hire, all with their own unique stories, accommodation group of up to 220.