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
The Senate Room boasts original wood panelling and three levels of tiered seating, ideal for presentations and ceremonies. The space is full of natural daylight and it can accommodate up to 80 people. The Senate Room 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
Walk up the iconic Crush Hall staircase onto our spacious mezzanine level, and you will enter Chancellor's Hall. The Hall is a versatile event venue, well suited to informal gatherings or elegant dining. We have a piano in the hall which can be used for a solo performance to enhance your event. Chancellor's Hall is perfect for parties, award ceremonies, and drinks receptions.
See venueCrush Hall - Senate House
Crush Hall inspires visitors entering the venue with its warm marble styling and elegant art deco features. Complemented by a dramatic staircase leading up to a spacious landing, Crush Hall is a stunning space for networking, presentations, or registration area. When you book Beveridge Hall or MacMillan Hall, you get complimentary access to Crush Hall. You cannot book sole use of Crush Hall.
See venueMacMillan Hall - Senate House
MacMillan Hall is perfect for parties, award ceremonies, and dining. With a professional kitchen connected to the hall, there are a variety of catering options available to you, including buffet-style food or fine dining. With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have a perfect area for pre-drinks or a reception. The space includes many original features that were restored which gives the room a historical, elegant feel.
See venueBeveridge Hall - Senate House
Beveridge Hall is the perfect space for events such as award ceremonies, graduations, and banquets. As one of central London's largest venues, the space is ideal for parties, as there is plenty of space to accommodate formal dining and dancing. The complimentary Crush Hall is complemented by a dramatic staircase leading up to spacious landings, creating a stunning space for networking, pre-drinks and receptions.
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
Woburn 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 quaint rectangular garden, giving you the feeling of complete sanctuary. Woburn Square is perfect for outdoor events, performances, outdoor cinemas, and more. Access can be managed by security and production parking is 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 filming and photography. 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 University associated venue is available to hire on a sectional basis as a dry hire venue and is a perfectly versatile space for filming and photography. 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 outdoor performances, theatre, outdoor cinema, and more. 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.
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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