Planning a conference in London? We’ve handpicked 11 standout venues — from grand ballrooms and academic icons to immersive galleries and stadium showstoppers — each with flexible layouts, top-spec AV, and brilliant transport links to make your 2025 programme a success. Explore the list and, if you’d like tailored recommendations, get in touch with our venue experts.
1. National Army Museum
Set in the heart of Chelsea, the National Army Museum offers a polished, flexible backdrop for conferences. The Foyle Centre divides into up to four rooms or opens out for 200 delegates theatre-style, all supported by built-in AV, drop-down screens and a lectern for slick presentations. Sloane Square Tube keeps arrivals effortless.
Add impact with networking in the light-filled atrium beneath the suspended Lynx helicopter, and use the top-floor Boardroom for VIP briefings or speaker prep. Private gallery access and guided tours bring a memorable cultural twist to your agenda.
Location: Chelsea
Capacity: 200 Theatre
2. Chelsea Football Club
Score a conference win at Chelsea Football Club, where Stamford Bridge lines up purpose-built spaces for every agenda. Run plenaries in the Canoville Suite for 400 theatre-style, exhibitions in the Drake & Harris Suites, and VIP briefings in pitch-view Millennium Suites, with pro AV and fast WiFi.
With 25 rooms and 60 syndicates, breakouts are a breeze. Levy's on-site catering keeps delegates fuelled, Fulham Broadway Tube is minutes away, and access to the stands offers a refreshing breather between sessions.
Location: Fulham
Capacity: 400 Theatre
3. Park Plaza London Riverbank
With three floors of event space and a pillar-free Ballroom for up to 650 theatre-style, Park Plaza London Riverbank sets you up for seamless plenaries, exhibitions and awards. A dedicated entrance, private kitchen and large lifts keep builds smooth and guest flow effortless.
Run slick breakouts in the Plaza and City Suites with natural daylight, foyer and terrace for registration and networking, then settle everyone on-site with 650 bedrooms. Moments from Vauxhall station, it’s a prime pick for residential conferences.
Location: Vauxhall
Capacity: 660 Theatre
4. Frameless
Frameless brings conferences to life with immersive, floor-to-ceiling digital art and cutting-edge projection, letting you tailor content and branding for maximum impact. Moments from Marble Arch and Oxford Street, it’s an easy hop for delegates and a sure-fire way to boost engagement.
Host plenaries across the galleries or choose Blank Canvas (130 theatre) with an adjoining bar, and use Beyond Reality for breakouts or receptions. For scale, Exclusive Hire delivers around 275 theatre or 450 reception. Expect pro AV, slick logistics and serious wow-factor.
Location: Westminster
Capacity: 275 Theatre
5. Eventspace at Salisbury House
Moments from Moorgate and Liverpool Street, Eventspace at Salisbury House pairs City convenience with character in a Grade II listed setting. Keep your conference flowing with all rooms on one level, a delegate lounge for smooth registration, and the option to combine Marquise & Trillion for up to 160 theatre-style. Built-in video conferencing, LCD screens, mics and a lectern make presentations seamless, while adjacent boardrooms support effortless breakouts and speaker prep.
Location: Moorgate
Capacity: 160 Theatre
6. CodeNode
In the heart of Tech City, CodeNode is purpose-built for high‑energy conferences. Host keynotes in Ctrl/Business" target="_blank">Ctrl (330 theatre) with twin 3m x 5m screens, pro staging and in‑house AV, then spill into the 5,000 sq ft ESCape zone for exhibitions and networking. Six flexible rooms keep breakouts slick, while exclusive hire lets you fully brand the experience. With Liverpool Street next door and the Elizabeth Line zipping in from Heathrow, getting everyone here is effortless.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 330 Theatre
7. Events @ No 6
Moments from Aldgate, events @ No 6 brings polish and purpose to conferences. Host up to 210 theatre‑style in the bright Elizabeth Room with fully integrated AV, blackout blinds and fast Wi‑Fi, while the adjoining foyer streamlines registration and catering.
Breakouts are effortless across flexible rooms, and the expert on‑site team keeps timings tight. Choosing this modern, sustainable City venue also supports the Royal College of Pathologists’ vital work.
Location: Aldgate
Capacity: 210 Theatre
8. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
For conferences that demand scale and spectacle, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium delivers. Run plenaries for up to 1,000 in East Quarter Level Three, then fan out to pitch‑facing loges and flexible suites for breakouts and exhibitions (30+ stands). State‑of‑the‑art AV, natural light and digital signage keep content crystal‑clear.
With in‑house catering, private bars and VIP spaces, plus full accessibility and sustainability creds, your programme flows smoothly. White Hart Lane station keeps arrivals easy.
Location: Tottenham
Capacity: 850 Theatre
9. Convene 133 Houndsditch
Purpose-built for impactful conferences, Convene 133 Houndsditch offers 49,000 sq ft across two floors with a grand hall for up to 700 theatre-style and seven large breakout rooms. Internal balconies flood spaces with daylight, while the gallery’s linear colour-changing lights double as a standout branding canvas for registrations and networking. Expect polished, integrated AV, slick flows between rooms, and a prime City location with excellent transport links for stress-free delegate journeys.
Location: Unknown
Capacity: 700 Theatre
10. University of London Venues
In elegant Bloomsbury, University of london venues’ Senate House sets a striking stage for conferences. Host plenaries in Beveridge Hall, where natural acoustics, a generous stage and integrated AV deliver impact for up to 375, while the Art Deco Crush Hall makes registrations and networking feel effortless.
Break out to Chancellor’s Hall or the upgraded Woburn Suite, with one‑touch controls and hybrid-ready streaming. With Russell Square and King’s Cross nearby and sustainable catering by Gather & Gather, delegate journeys and ESG goals are equally well served.
Location: Bloomsbury
Capacity: 375 Theatre
11. Prince Philip House
Set on The Mall overlooking St James’s Park, Prince Philip House blends Grade I grandeur with contemporary conferencing. The Al Qasimi & ERA Foundation Room hosts up to 180 theatre-style with an accessible stage, HD projection and a 3m drop-down screen, while floor-to-ceiling windows keep sessions bright and engaging.
Keep flows seamless with catering in the ERA and polished breakouts in the National Grid and Rolls Royce rooms, featuring soundproofing, blackout options and modern AV. On-site technicians and fast links from Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross ensure a smooth, professional delegate experience.
Location: Westminster
Capacity: 170 Theatre
From grand ballrooms to immersive galleries and stadium showstoppers, London’s top conference venues have you covered for plenaries, breakouts, exhibitions and everything in between. If you’d like tailored suggestions, AV guidance or help holding dates, get in touch with our venue experts and we’ll match you with the perfect space for your programme.
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Sophie Levy
Sophie is an Account Executive at Hire Space with a BA in Events and hands-on experience across venues, hotels and agencies, bringing a deep understanding of event delivery and venue sales to every piece of content she writes.
