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RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

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Vibrant outdoor event at RCP London with lush greenery, ideal for networking and gatherings.
  • From £69 per person
  • 200 Standing
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
  • From £69 per person
  • 200 Standing
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
Historic Medicinal Garden provides a unique outdoor oasis in central London with comprehensive party packages including unlimited drinks and weather protection.
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  • Interactive food stalls
  • Garden furniture and fairy lights
  • Solar torches for evening ambiance
  • Central London location near Regent's Park
  • Medicinal Garden setting
  • Stretch tent for weather protection
  • BBQ and Pizza Party packages
  • 3-hour unlimited drinks included

The Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) Medicinal Garden is a hidden oasis in the heart of central London, just moments from Regent's Park. Our tranquil, historic garden offers a unique setting for corporate summer events, from al fresco dining and summer conferences with drinks receptions for up to 200 people.

Our summer creative packages include 3h of unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks to complement:

  • Pizza Party Package
  • BBQ Party Package
  • Interactive Food Stalls

Frequently asked questions

Council Chamber costs £1,000 + VAT (reduced from £1,700 + VAT) and Dorchester Library costs £2,000 + VAT (reduced from £2,700 + VAT). The garden and medicinal garden combined cost £2,500 + VAT for outdoor events.

Drinks reception costs £22 + VAT per guest (beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles) with a 70-person minimum. Three-course dinner with half bottle of wine costs £70-74 + VAT per person with a 70-person minimum. Garden events require a minimum spend of £69 + VAT per guest.

The venue has a minimum quote threshold of £2,000 + VAT for bookings. Events with budgets significantly below this amount are typically declined, as seen with multiple enquiries being turned away due to insufficient budget.

Two 3-hour packages are offered: BBQ Party Package and Pizza Package, both including 3-hour unlimited drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks). The garden and medicinal garden space costs £2,500 + VAT with a minimum spend of £69 + VAT per guest.

Inflatables are not allowed in the garden. The venue requires advance approval of event topics to ensure they align with Royal College of Physicians values. Tickets cannot be sold at the door and must be pre-ordered for events.

The venue is completely shut during the entire month of August for soft refurbishment. However, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2025 are available as exceptions for garden events.

Events typically have access from 6pm for evening functions. Earlier access from 5am is available at £250 + VAT per half hour. Overnight setup after 11pm is available subject to application with costs quoted separately.

The venue offers first option holds on dates. If another enquiry comes in for the same space, clients have 48 hours to make a decision or their booking moves to a second option waitlist.

Popular combinations include Council Chamber for drinks reception (£1,000 + VAT) followed by dinner in Dorchester Library (£2,000 + VAT). Lasdun Hall can also be used for drinks receptions before moving to other dining spaces.

The venue explicitly states they cannot offer daytime bookings for certain spaces. Most events appear to be evening-focused, with access typically starting from 6pm rather than during standard business hours.

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.