University of London Venues
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- From £1
- 2400 people
- Russell Square
- 6000m² (64583ft²)
Spaces in University of London Venues
Senate Room - Senate House
With authentic wood panelling, the Senate House is a unique space which will lend character to your filming and photography. The space is ideal for court room filming and can accommodate up to 80 people. It is full of natural daylight and is set up in a fixed theatre style configuration.
Woburn Suite - Senate House
Recently upgraded with cutting-edge AV technology, the Woburn Suite offers a high-end, adaptable space ideal for conferences, meetings, and training. Key Features: • 4K Panasonic projector + 98" 4K Samsung display • Fully automated, one-touch room setup • Ceiling-integrated Sennheiser microphones – no handhelds needed • Assistive listening with Sennheiser Mobile Connect • Multiple cameras for live streaming & hybrid functionality • Flexible layout: use as one large venue or divide into breakout rooms • Powerful Q-SYS audio-visual control system
See venueChancellor's Hall - Senate House
Chancellor's Hall is a versatile dining space venue, well suited for informal canapes, bowl food, or elegant dining with beautifully dressed tables. We have vegetarian, vegan, Halal, Kosher, and gluten-free dining options. The Chancellor's Hall is an exceptionally beautiful space which occupies a commanding position on the first floor of Senate House.
See venueCrush Hall - Senate House
Crush Hall is a glamourous space that will impress your guests upon arrival at your event. With easy access to our other spaces, Crush Hall is the perfect place for a drinks reception, party, or as a registration area for a larger event. Please note the Crush Hall is not for sole use as it is a complimentary space, used in conjunction with either the Beveridge Hall or Macmillan Hall.
See venueMacMillan Hall - Senate House
As one of London's largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to conferences or networking. The space benefits from programmable lighting, full network access, and its own cloakroom. Crush Hall foyer inspires visitors entering the venue, with its elegant art deco styling complemented by a dramatic staircase leading up to a spacious landing. It is perfect as a registration area for a large conference.
See venueBeveridge Hall - Senate House
Beveridge Hall is the perfect space for gala dinners, banquets, and fine dining events. Our experienced in-house caterers devise seasonal menus to suit all event requirements, from canapes to multi-course meals. We offer vegetarian, vegan, Halal, gluten free, and Kosher dining options. The complimentary Crush Hall is perfect for pre-drinks.
See venueMeeting Rooms - Senate House
Senate House offers 14 affordable meeting spaces with natural daylight that can host numbers ranging from 8 - 100 people in theatre style. In 2024, our meeting rooms went through significant renovation. With brand new AV equipment, including 85" Samsung screens and one-touch access to Zoom, our meeting rooms are now fully up to date and ready for any sort of event.
See venueWoburn Square
This square is the smallest of Bloomsbury's green spaces and is available for exclusive hire. Lofty sycamores, bushes and a path, line the perimeter of this quant rectangular garden giving you the feeling of complete sanctuary. Woburn Square is available for private use where we can manage access and security. The space is perfect for filming and photography, with production parking also available next to the space.
See venueThe Sunken Garden
The Sunken Garden is Bloomsbury's best kept secret. The space is gated, which gives exclusive access and makes it easy to hold ticketed events. The space in the heart of Bloomsbury is perfect for corporate away days. Access and security can be managed by the University.
See venueTorrington Square
Torrington Square is a rectangular public space with gravel paths and grassy plots. At the southern side of the square is the University of London's Senate House flanked by Birkbeck College. The venue is available to hire on a sectional basis as a dry hire venue and is a perfectly versatile space. Torrington Square is a public space, however a part can be blocked off for private use. Access and security can be managed by the University.
See venueGordon Square
Gordon Square is the perfect location for filming and outdoor photoshoots. The space is a tranquil grassy hideaway in the heart of Bloomsbury. It's flanked on all sides by beautiful Georgian properties and is dotted with a beautiful mix of trees, shrubs and flowers. This University associated venue is available to hire on a sectional basis for filming and photography. The full square can be accessed by the public, however we can block off the top half for private use and manage access and security. A range of hospitality can be provided to these areas.
See venueSenate House Christmas parties
We provide complete support throughout the Christmas party planning process, offering extra services such as photography. When you book Beveridge and/or Macmillan Hall, our beautiful reception space Crush Hall is included. To get the party started, choose from our reception drinks and food packages served in this impressive marble foyer that's the perfect space to welcome your guests. The sweeping staircase complete with magnificent Christmas tree makes for a festive setting to remember. We can request Temporary Event Notice to extend bar hours for serving alcohol.
See venueAbout University of London Venues
University of London Venues encompasses a range of outstanding event spaces. Our location in Bloomsbury has excellent national and international transport lines, and our versatile spaces can accommodate all kinds of events, from conferences and meetings to parties.
We offer hospitality services in partnership with Gather and Gather. With a three star rating from the Sustainable Restaurant Association, we provide food that has a meaningful impact on the people and places we work for and with.
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