BMA House - London
Grade II listed Bloomsbury conference venue with a dramatic Great Hall, strong hybrid AV, breakout rooms, and excellent courtyard networking space for polished 200-delegate events.
Location: Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP, Bloomsbury, WC1H 9JP, London
Coordinates: 51.5259207, -0.12896
Capacity: 10 - 320 guests
Starting from: 68
Available Spaces
Simpson Room
Capacity: Up to 16 Buffet guests
Pricing: 605 / Venue Fee
The James Simpson room is a purpose-built meeting room on the third floor. It comes stocked with the latest AV technology and is ideal for small boardroom meetings. It can also be used in conjunction with the Harvey Room to offer a fantastic breakout space.
Murrell Barnes Suite
Capacity: Up to 100 Reception guests
Pricing: 1800 / Venue Fee
The Murrell Barnes suite combines the Christine Murrell and Josephine Barnes rooms into a fantastic modern business suite, with projector's and a PA system for delivering presentations. It can also be used as a reception or buffet space.
Fleming Room
Capacity: Up to 20 Buffet guests
Pricing: 550 / Venue Fee
The Alexander Fleming room is an excellent space for smaller events. With AV technology and video conferencing available it is a great choice for small meetings or discussions. It can also be used as a buffet space.
Barnes Room
Capacity: Up to 18 Reception guests
Pricing: 605 / Venue Fee
One of the more intimate spaces at BMA House, the Josephine Barnes Room is ideal for board meetings up to 16, interviews and training sessions up to 12 in u-shape. Video conferencing, a data projector, and an integral cloakroom facility are all included with the hire of the Josephine Barnes Room. This space also benefits from natural light and neutral yet warming decor. Flexibility is no issue with this space, with neighbouring rooms available to interconnect and create a larger space if you require.
Jenner Room
Capacity: Up to 20 Buffet guests
Pricing: 605 / Venue Fee
The Edward Jenner room is a purpose-built meeting room on the third floor. It comes stocked with the latest AV technology and is ideal for small boardroom meetings. It can also be used in conjunction with the Harvey Room to offer a fantastic breakout space.
The Courtyard
Capacity: Up to 320 Buffet guests
Pricing: 115 / Party Packages
In front of BMA House and behind wrought iron gates, sits the impressive Courtyard, the ideal environment for an outdoor reception or photography. The luxurious Courtyard can cater for up to 320 wedding guests and is the perfect place to entertain guests, serve delicious canapes, and capture those lifelong memories. The highlight of this outdoor wedding reception space is the central 4 statue fountain. The Courtyard is usually hired in conjunction with either the Great Hall or the Lutyens Suite, to offer an indoor alternative of equal beauty and charm.
Council Chamber
Capacity: Up to 97 Theatre guests
Pricing: 1650 / Venue Fee
The Council Chamber has been specifically built to provide the perfect space for meetings, interactive debates and AGMs. It comes with the latest in AV technology, individual delegate microphones and an 'at seat' voting system. The room boasts plenty of natural light and has views over the Garden and the Courtyard. If required full blackout blinds can be installed.
Courtyard Suite
Capacity: Up to 150 Reception guests
Pricing: 2200 / Venue Fee
The Courtyard Suite is a versatile space that comprises the Murrell, Barnes & Anderson rooms. It offers individual spaces for breakout rooms and boardroom meetings, or the whole space can be opened up to allow the hosting of larger conferences.
Black Room
Capacity: Up to 100 Buffet guests
Pricing: 1800 / Venue Fee
Boasting a stunning art deco ceiling and a removable stage, this large space is perfect for presentations and awards. The Black Room features state-of-the-art AV equipment, including an induction loop, video conferencing, data projector, and an in-built PA system. This space can be hired alone to accommodate up to 100 guests, or alongside the interconnecting Lister-Fleming Suite for larger events.
Lister Fleming Suite
Capacity: Up to 45 Theatre guests
Pricing: 880 / Venue Fee
The Lister Fleming Suite combines the Joseph Lister & Alexander Fleming rooms into a versatile space that's ideal for medium sized business meetings. It can also be used for standing buffets and receptions.
Garden Room
Capacity: Up to 90 Buffet guests
Pricing: 1250 / Venue Fee
At dusk, the Garden Room is flooded with beautiful hues coming from the large windows, this is paired with the impressive 24 ft ceilings, creating a romantic and airy ambience for your special day. The Garden Room, hosting up to 90 guests, also benefits from a fixed bar, space for live music, and direct access to the botanical Garden. If you're looking for a more intimate London wedding reception in the summer months, both the Garden Room and Garden are a perfect choice for parties up to 50.
Anderson Room
Capacity: Up to 25 Reception guests
Pricing: 605 / Venue Fee
Conveniently located on the ground floor, the Elizabeth G Anderson Room is ideal for training sessions, interviews, and small meetings. The large windows and neutral decor fill the space with natural light creating an airy atmosphere perfect for a corporate environment. The space also benefits from high-quality AV equipment including video conferencing, a built-in PA system, and a data projector - ideal for hybrid meetings. The Elizabeth G Anderson Room can cater for guests in boardroom style or a circle of chairs to encourage collaboration and let the creativity flow.
Paget Room
Capacity: Up to 160 Reception guests
Pricing: 3600 / Venue Fee
The Majestic Sir James Paget Room, steeped in tradition, features impressive Spanish mahogany pillars, charming chimneypieces complete with mahogany timber over mantels, marble accents, and decorative tile insets. Equipped with a state-of-the-art data projector and a comprehensive PA system, this room is an impeccable selection for key business events, be it riveting presentations, thought-provoking conferences, crucial meetings, or prestigious business dinners.
Dickens Room
Capacity: Up to 60 Reception guests
Pricing: 825 / Venue Fee
The Charles Dickens Room is located on the lower ground floor and offers great AV technology and real flexibility that makes it perfect for a variety of smaller meetings. The names of past Presidents, Secretaries and other senior officers of the BMA are inscribed around on the walls around the room.
Bevan Suite
Capacity: Up to 160 Reception guests
Pricing: 2520 / Venue Fee
Located on the third floor the Black Suite comprises of the Black, Lister & Flemming rooms. It retains the original art deco barrel-vaulted ceiling of the Great Hall of which it was part until an extra floor was created in 1985. The Suite can be set out in a number of different layouts and comes with the latest AV technology. A fantastic space for larger meetings, presentations, conferences or corporate events.
Lister Room
Capacity: Up to 20 Buffet guests
Pricing: 550 / Venue Fee
The Joseph Lister Room is an excellent space for smaller events. With AV technology and video conferencing available it is a great choice for small meetings or discussions. It can also be used as a buffet space.
Harvey room
Capacity: Up to 100 Buffet guests
Pricing: 1920 / Venue Fee
The Harvey Room is located at the opposite end of the third floor to the Black Suite and comes with fantastic AV capabilities and also offers a stage area, making it very popular for presentations and board meetings.
Anderson Barnes Suite
Capacity: Up to 70 Theatre guests
Pricing: 1200 / Venue Fee
The Anderson Barnes Suite combines two of our smaller rooms to offer a contemporary mid-sized space that is fantastic for presentations, meetings, and more. Nestled within the historic BMA House, this elegant venue boasts high ceilings, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and an abundance of natural light, creating an inspiring atmosphere for any business event. Equipped with state-of-the-art AV facilities, including a data projector and PA system, the suite is perfect for hybrid meetings, ensuring seamless connectivity for all attendees. The suite's stylish decor, featuring Corinthian columns and a botanical garden backdrop, adds a touch of sophistication to your gatherings. With a cloakroom for convenience and outdoor space for breaks, the Anderson Barnes Suite is designed to enhance productivity and creativity. As a Gold Green Tourism accredited venue, BMA House prioritizes sustainability, making it an ideal choice for environmentally conscious businesses. Elevate your next event in this Grade II listed building, where history meets modernity in the heart of London.
Snow Room
Capacity: Up to 294 Theatre guests
Pricing: 3600 / Venue Fee
The John Snow Room, grand in scale, carries the charm of its original architectural marvels, most notably the unique round-headed windows that consistently grace the Lutyens Suite. Bathed in natural light, this vibrant space crafts an impeccable ambiance for corporate gatherings, fostering fruitful breakout sessions, presentations set to impress, valuable meetings, or high-profile business dinners.
Carter Room
Capacity: Up to 12 Boardroom guests
Pricing: 660 / Venue Fee
The Cater Room is a purpose-built boardroom with a contemporary design and stylish features. It offers fantastic facilities for presentations, video & tele-conferencing and space for for up to 12 delegates. It overlooks the central Courtyard and Memorial gates and is the perfect environment for top-level discussions.
Prince's Room
Capacity: Up to 90 Reception guests
Pricing: 1800 / Venue Fee
The Prince's Room, arguably the crown jewel of BMA House, beguiles visitors with its seemingly circular structure. A majestic glass chandelier serves as the room's centrepiece, surrounded by soaring domed ceilings and mirrored mantels that align with the room's windows. Delicate gold leaf trims embellish the room's boundaries, and Corinthian columns grace the recesses of each corner. This awe-inspiring setting offers an ambiance that will invigorate your business gathering, whether it be a pivotal meetings, or a strategic presentation.
Murrell Room
Capacity: Up to 70 Reception guests
Pricing: 1200 / Venue Fee
The Christine Murrell Room is ideal for meetings, training sessions, and presentations. The London meeting venue offers plenty of natural light and high-spec AV equipment. The integral PA system and video conferencing facilities create the option for hybrid meetings, interviews, or presentation events. The Christine Murrell Room can accommodate 28 in cabaret style or 60 in theatre style. If you're looking for a flexible meeting space in London, the Murrell Room benefits from neighbouring rooms which can be interconnected to create a larger space for your event.
The Garden
Capacity: Up to 90 Buffet guests
Pricing: 110 / Party Packages
The picturesque Garden was designed by Lutyens and is home today to an abundance of physic plants. The Garden offers a relaxed setting that's perfect for reception drinks, summer parties & barbecues. The Garden is always booked in conjunction with one of our indoor spaces, the tranquil space is bursting with botanical delights and beautiful flowers, shrubs and plants which make a lovely scene for your event and fabulous backdrop for photos. The Garden can host up to 90 guests for a standing barbecue or buffet.
Great Hall
Capacity: Up to 320 Buffet guests
Pricing: 95 / Delegate Packages
The Great Hall, a grand and captivating space, reaches an impressive 28ft in height and extends over 115ft in length. Centrally located within BMA House on the first floor, it offers a scenic overlook of the main Courtyard from its inviting balcony. This space truly shines for business and conferences, boasting luxurious retractable seating and top-tier AV equipment, perfect for dynamic presentations and powerful keynote speeches. The room enjoys an influx of natural light, ideal for fostering productivity and engagement, while the full blackout facility is available for AV purposes.
Christmas Parties at BMA House
Capacity: Up to 320 Standing guests
Pricing: 68 / Party Packages
Dance the night away in one of London's greenest venues. Join us this December for your Greenest Christmas yet, when you choose our 'Greenest Christmas Dinner' package. Expect plant-based bubbles on arrival, a festive two-course set menu with hand selected dishes to reduce your carbon footprint, vegan wine, sustainable centre pieces, LED uplighters plus much more! A range of sustainable Christmas upgrades are available to enhance your party with no single-use plastics in sight. Chat with your Eco-Event Elf for more information who'll help turn your Christmas wishes into Christmas reality.
Wedding Hire at BMA House
Capacity: Up to 320 Reception guests
Pricing: 175 / Party Packages
Nestled in the heart of fashionable Bloomsbury, BMA House is blessed with four beautiful rooms, each with their own unique features & different seating capacities. All four rooms hold both a wedding license for civil ceremonies & receptions for up to 200 guests. We have a tranquil Garden & majestic Courtyard, a real rarity in central London, perfect for your drinks reception, photos & devouring our sustainable, mouth-watering menus. Our Wedding Packages have been named after the herbs grown in our Garden; Thyme, Rosemary & Lavender. We can also create bespoke packages to suit your needs.
Filming at BMA House
Capacity: Up to 320 Standing guests
Pricing: 9000 / Venue Fee
Our London filming venue is available for hire for filming, photography & promotional events. Built on the site of Charles Dickens' former London home, with plenty of Georgian inspired features, the venue works well as a backdrop for both historical and contemporary productions. We have developed a series of filming & photography shoot options for clients to be able to make the most of our unique period filming location. BMA House is fortunate to have two outdoor spaces which, until recently, have been unseen on-screen. The Courtyard & driveway, and the exclusive botanical Garden.
Low-Impact DDR
Capacity: Up to 294 Theatre guests
Pricing: 95 / Delegate Packages
Host your conference in style & know you're doing your bit for the environment with our sustainable DDR package. 2025 showed many of you couldn't squeeze in a dessert after lunch, so to reduce food waste, we're letting you choose when your 'sweet treat' is served!
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 28
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/63755/BMA-House