Council Chamber

RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

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Council Chamber at RCP London Events with stunning ceiling projection for corporate gatherings.
  • From £82 per person
  • 120 Reception
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
  • From £82 per person
  • 120 Reception
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
Grade 1 listed building overlooking Regent's Park with 500 years of medical heritage and award-winning conference facilities.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Multiple breakout rooms available
  • In-house catering team
  • Dedicated event management
  • Full accessibility compliance
  • Museum facilities on-site
  • Wolfson Theatre with 300-seat capacity
  • Professional projection and sound systems
  • Regent's Park location
  • Grade 1 listed building
  • Medicinal Garden for outdoor events

The high versatile Council Chamber can accommodate a wide range of events with different layouts. The space can seat up to 100 people theatre or 64 in cabaret layout.




Frequently asked questions

Council Chamber hire is £1,000 + VAT (reduced from £1,700 + VAT for some events) with a 70-person minimum for dinner events. Dorchester Library hire is £2,000 + VAT (reduced from £2,700 + VAT for some events) with a 70-person minimum. The venue has a minimum spend requirement of £2,000 + VAT for smaller events, even if only booking for 4 hours.

Day Delegate Rate (DDR) packages start from £84-£105.60 + VAT per person with minimum guarantees of 80-200 delegates depending on the event. This includes room hire, 3 refreshment breaks, lunch, event manager, cloakroom, and Wi-Fi. Dinner packages are £70-£74.50 + VAT per person for a 3-course meal with half bottle of wine. Drinks reception is £22 + VAT per person for one hour unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles.

Council Chamber accommodates up to 100 people in theatre style or 64 in cabaret layout. Dorchester Library seats up to 180 in theatre style. Wolfson Theatre has auditorium seating for up to 300 people. The venue requires minimum guest numbers for certain packages - typically 70-200 people depending on the event type and room.

Events typically run from 9:00-17:00 with complimentary access from 7:00. Earlier access from 5:00 is available at £250 + VAT per half hour. Evening events can access from 6:00pm. Overnight setup after 23:00 is available subject to application and additional costs. Catering requests before 8:00 incur an additional £250 + VAT per hour charge.

Basic AV packages start from £2,000 + VAT and include projection screen, 12,000 lumens projector, conference lectern, laptops, PA system, 12 microphones, lighting rig, and technical support from 8:00-17:00. Some rooms include plasma screens at £150 + VAT. The Wolfson Theatre includes comprehensive theatrical lighting and recording capabilities.

The venue requires knowing the event topic to ensure it adheres to Royal College of Physicians values. Inflatables are not permitted in the garden areas. The venue is closed for refurbishment during the entire month of August. Events must have pre-ordered tickets rather than door sales for certain event types.

The Osler and Long Room can accommodate exhibitions and networking alongside catering. The venue can accommodate 6-8 sponsor stands with standard tables and pull-up banners. Some exhibitors may require TVs which can be arranged. The Lasdun Hall is available for drinks receptions and networking events.

The venue offers first option holds on dates, but if another enquiry comes in, you have 48 hours to confirm or the booking moves to a second option waitlist. Site visits can be arranged to view the facilities. The venue contact is Fairouz Grzyb on +44 (0)207 034 4905, though she has scheduled annual leave periods in July-August 2025.

The venue offers reduced rates for certain events, with room hire dropping from £1,700 to £1,000 + VAT and from £2,700 to £2,000 + VAT in some cases. Charity rates are available with DDR reduced from £93 to £89 + VAT per person. However, the venue frequently declines bookings that don't meet their budget minimums.

The venue has garden and medicinal garden spaces available for £2,500 + VAT with a minimum spend of £69 + VAT per guest. BBQ and pizza packages are available for 3-hour events with unlimited drinks. However, inflatables are prohibited in garden areas, and outdoor spaces are subject to the August closure for refurbishment.




More about RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

The Royal College of Physicians is over 500 years old and currently in its fifth home since 1965. This iconic grade 1 listed modern building overlooking Regent's Park, houses an award-winning conference and events centre. RCP London Events offers highly versatile facilities, including tiered auditoriums, conference meeting and exhibition and dining spaces as well as a Medicinal Garden ideal for summer entertaining. The venue also incorporates a museum.