2018

Alexandra Park and Palace

Alexandra Palace is a venue like no other and has been innovating and entertaining visitors since 1875. Built as the ‘People’s Palace’, this remarkable seven-acre Grade II listed building and park remains one of London most iconic destinations. From the advent of Victorian leisure time through to the development of theatre, cinema, television and live events – Alexandra Palace continues to be central to the story of entertainment in Britain.

Over a 150 year history it has been the home of extraordinary events – the first high definition television broadcast in 1936, The Rolling Stones in 1964, the ground breaking 14 Hour Technicolor Dream in 1967, The Brit Awards in 1993 and in 2017 Spotify’s already legendary Who We Be Live showcase.

Our capacity is over 10,000sqm with nine spaces and 196 acres of parkland offering unprecedented panoramic views of London and our event spaces can host anywhere from 10 to 10,000 people.

Battersea Evolution

Located in the heart of Battersea Park, Battersea Evolution is designed to cater for every occasion, with capacity for 2,000 diners, 4,000 conference attendees or 5,000 at exhibitions. This purpose-built event venue has played host to awards ceremonies, meetings, product launches, conferences, gala dinners, parties, exhibitions and charity fundraisers. The portfolio of clients is extensive, including Google, Waitrose, Adobe, Sport Industry Awards and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, with numerous production and event management companies often working on behalf of end clients. Retention at Battersea Evolution is at 66%, with many clients returning year on year. The venue’s versatility is a key selling point – 5,000m² of event space and a 6.4m ceiling height allow for endless opportunities. The venue is taken down from June to September each year, meaning the structure has taken numerous forms over the years, with regular upgrades to meet our clients’ needs. We consistently work alongside Smart Hospitality and our clients to design catering experiences tailored to their style, budget and needs, and incumbent supplier Hawthorn provide a turnkey production solution. Battersea Evolution is part of Smart Group, a dynamic collection of hospitality, catering and event management companies with over 20 years’ experience.

Friends House – The Light

Flexibility and adaptability are essential in the events industry. Our venue can accommodate a wide range of events, while responding to the diversity of organisers’ needs, starting with our rooms offer. We have a variety of competitively priced meeting rooms and event spaces, ranging from our small rooms for ten people to our spacious suites for up to 140 and our 1,000-seater auditorium, The Light.

Our auditorium is our most versatile space. It can accommodate a variety of events from conferences and cabaret style meetings to corporate events, fashion shows, graduations and exhibitions.

From day delegate packages and audiovisual solutions to catering, we offer flexibility and high-quality services. We want our venue to be affordable and provide a range of day delegate packages and room rates to suit most budgets. Customers can also design their bespoke event. Our team can assist with any event requirements and come up with creative solutions. Our selection of menus can suit any event from a sandwich lunch to a hot fork buffet. Our chefs go the extra mile to help create something to wow delegates.

ILEC Conference Centre

Destination West London with ILEC Conference Centre!

Amongst London’s top largest and most versatile event hall, fitted with state of the art equipment, stunning design and one of the best secret to keep budget in line.

Our stunning London Suite is fitted with stylish contemporary décor and built-in LED lighting system, perfect to suit the ambience of any event.

Designed with flexibility in mind, a clever partition system enables to part the suite into nine modules of various sizes, creating multiple configurations for up to 1200 guests.

The venue is also well fitted with state of the art technologies such as fibre optic Wifi internet

Besides featuring one of London’s most flexible event space, the venue is also the only one to host on-site 3* hotel. This means we can provide event planner with stunning facilities and competitive packages.

Both venue and hotel benefit from a brilliant location in the heart of West London, with excellent travel links to major airports, train stations, city landmarks and business districts.

QEII Centre

For over 30 years, the QEII Centre has provided a stage for game changers and innovators, hosting world-famous politicians, inventors, actors, philanthropists and royalty. From global conventions for 2,500 delegates to edgy and innovative fashion shows, QEII prides itself on being able to meet any challenge that comes its way.

£12 million has been invested in improvements to meet client needs, resulting in QEII’s highest-ever occupancy levels, increasing numbers of new clients across multiple sectors and high levels of repeat business.

QEII has increased customer touchpoints to create more opportunities for feedback, informing decisions on physical changes to the building, services offered and in-house processes, and customer satisfaction levels are at an all-time high.

QEII is committed to offering excellence in catering, having appointed a head chef with a background in 5-star hotels to create exciting new menus that go above and beyond what’s expected of a conference venue.

Following a five-year refurbishment and rebranding project, the QEII Centre has reimagined what an event venue can be and is attracting a wider variety of clients, from a diverse range of sectors, than ever before.

Tobacco Dock

Tobacco Dock offers the ultimate in versatility. With 40 different event spaces over our 16,000 sqm Grade 1 Listed site, we can offer a whole range of different packages to accommodate all sorts of events.

Due to the flexible nature of our venue we are proud to host a wide range of events throughout the year – large tech symposiums, product launches, fashion shows, live music events, business conferences and food festivals are just a few of the events held here over the past year.

Not only do we have dry hire spaces, but we have also created a new self-contained ‘plug and play’ venue, The Dock Gallery. This space offers comprehensive DDR packages for conferences and events up to 250 guests and benefits from high specification AV and proximity to The Dock meeting rooms which can be incorporated into their package for breakouts and workshops.

Our catering team, Tobacco Dock Food, work with a variety of briefs and are adept at providing spectacular food from street food to formal banquets for small gatherings to +1000 diners. Focusing on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, they can create bespoke menus in collaboration with clients’ requirements and also work to tight time frames.

30 Euston Square

Built in 1906, this unique Grade ll* listed building underwent an extensive refurbishment programme from being a dormant building to opening its doors as an architecturally designed and purpose built event venue in 2013 As the perfect venue to be considered for small, medium and large events, some of our truly amazing features and facilities include:

Built in 1906 with 2013 modern architecture
• 120,000 sq ft of event space across seven floors
• 300 seat tiered Auditorium with adjoining Exhibition space
• Penthouse State Rooms and Rooftop Terrace with unrivalled views with a capacity for up to 230
• 18 modern meeting rooms for 4 to 80 people
• 6 Heritage private dining rooms with original oak features
• 41 on-site 4* styled bedrooms
• Dedicated Exam Centre with 42 individual Rooms & private entrance
• Open to all, Café Caritas featuring our very own Good for You range

In a relative short time of being open, the venue has proven itself to be a great confidence booster for organisers, by helping support and deliver growth in event delegate numbers as well as, forming trusting relationships with many clients to continue year-on-year.

The Mermaid London

The Mermaid London is a high-profile corporate and social events venue located in the heart of the City of London able to adapt to any type of event.

From immaculate attention to detail, versatile event spaces and a diverse offering, our dedicated and experienced team are committed to ensuring that every event is an outstanding success.

Excellence and creativity are embedded in our DNA, which translates to how we approach events. As a privately-owned business, we have the flexibility and more importantly, adaptability, without compromising on service or quality, to enable us to deliver exactly what our clients want. With complete autonomy in decision making, we are especially attractive to event organisers’ and have hosted a variety of events ranging from; complete venue buy-outs for over 1900 delegates/guests with clients own branding throughout, to stylish themed Christmas parties in our River Rooms, large scale conferences for up to 600 in our Auditorium, exhibition space for 27 stands, to smaller, more intimate meetings.

We ensure our facilities are maintained, and continually invest to offer the highest of standards, from not just the fabric of the building, but also to provide the most advanced AV technology and innovative catering options.

St Martins Lane

Located in the bustling theatre district in London’s Covent Garden, St Martins Lane, is a dramatic and daring evolution on English luxury, complete with an array of amazing venues that are perfect for private hire, at the very heart of the energetic West End.
Founded by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell in 1999 and originally designed by Philippe Stark, St Martins Lane is renowned for blurring the lines between extravagance and simplicity The hotel’s event spaces are beautifully appointed with mood lighting creating an ethereal, yet sensuous experience, having undergone a technology revamp two years ago.

Not only are St Martins Lane’s venues classic and charming, they’re also extremely versatile, meaning that there are no barriers when it comes to fulfilling the guest’s needs and wishes The event spaces in particular are essentially a blank canvas, leaving plenty of room for creativity and for the guest to really make their event their own. At St Martins Lane, the guests’ happiness comes before all else. From the guests’ initial enquiry, through to the event and beyond, the team ensures that there is always a point of contact on hand to help with any queries that the guest may have.

Royal Horticultural Halls

At the Royal Horticultural Halls anything goes in these versatile spaces, with 200 events each year comprising a cornucopia of productions. Since 1904 the public have thronged to The Lindley and The Lawrence Halls in Westminster for business and recreational events. From the lavish and creative to the functional and formal. Slicing up the spaces, using them uninterruptedly, or both Halls together, their versatility is second to none.

Each week can contain seven completely different kinds of events using a mix of in-house expertise and production interlinked with trusted suppliers to deliver a seamless event. The team work closely with clients ensuring dreams become reality, utilising both budget and space to best effect, exceeding expectations. Organisers love the 11,000 cubic metres of space and relish in creating wonderful productions for guests to explore. Whether it’s a full-scale house with removable roof for a fashion show or a greenhouse suspended from the ceiling, a small and intimate dinner or exhibition for up to 2,000 guests, it can all be done.

Long standing clients of up to 30 years bear testament to the service and professionalism staff deliver; Winston Churchill and President Obama were highly impressed.

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow Hotel

The Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow is one of the largest conference centres in Europe, which offers 42 flexible meeting and events spaces, 459 bedrooms, a health club and a selection of restaurants and bars. It also has an on-site car park with over 550 parking spaces, ideal for both residential and day conferences.

Thanks to its location, style, service and size, the hotel is ideal for a variety of events including conferences, exhibitions, receptions, meetings, weddings, training and press conferences. The property can cater for up to 700 guests. The most impressive spaces include the stunning Newbury Suite, the spacious Commonwealth Suite, and smart Atrium.

In short, the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow is a functional and versatile venue. Edwardian Hotels London’s progress regarding technological solutions also enhances the venue’s overall performance. For those reasons, we firmly believe that this hotel is a great candidate for the ‘Most Versatile London Venue’ award category.

Oval Space

Oval Space is a multi-purpose venue with over 5000 square feet of unobstructed statement space, in a unique London setting. Our location adjacent to the iconic Bethnal Green gasholders, along with the volume of space we offer and the versatility of our layout, have helped us become one of the capital’s most in-demand event destinations.

Oval Space is used for all kinds of events from corporate functions, product launches, fashion shows, through to small and large-scale stills, TV and film shoots.

With a location close to Shoreditch and an experienced on-site management team to help with all aspects of your event, Oval Space ticks all the boxes for corporate functions. Working closely with a preferred list of suppliers, we can furnish all your production needs from AV lighting and draping through to catering, bar management and security.

Troxy, London

One of the last remaining independently-owned venues in London, Troxy’s appeal sits both with its history and its versatility. With arguably the most unique and impressive space in East London, the venue attracts acts and events from across the globe.

From being a proud beacon for established and emerging artists, to hosting high profile awards ceremonies and charity events, as well as being a well-loved favourite to famous concept events such as Secret Cinema and Sink the Pink, Troxy is a historic venue that boasts versatility like no other.

Within the walls of the Art Deco Grade II listed building, sit a dedicated team who use all their knowledge, skill and experience to ensure promoters and event organisers alike have their visions and ideas realised.

Troxy has been at the heart of London having fun for over 80 years, since its opening in 1933, and there’s no sign of that stopping.

Barbican

The Barbican is a world leading conference and international arts venues. Located in the City of London, it is capable of holding meetings from 10-2,000 delegates in its fully equipped concert hall, theatres, conference suites and boardrooms.

The Barbican provides a vibrant and inspiring venue for corporate events, conferences, meetings and entertainment. As part of its wider investment strategy we spent £2.2m on a significant refurbishment throughout the Centre last year including its Frobisher rooms and Level 4. The refurbishment is designed to create a stronger connection between the Centre’s main conference and meeting facilities and its arts spaces.

In 2017/2018 we hosted 352 events with a footfall of 143,000 delegates – a 4% and 39% increase from 2016/2017 in each respectively.

City Central at the HAC

City Central is an impressive semi-permanent structure providing a unique and flexible event space in the heart of the City. It is a magnificent space offering over 2,500sqm with a capacity of between 250 to 2,500 guests across two live seasons, summer and winter.

The summer season venue includes a large private garden with an opportunity to extend over the five and a half acres of private outside space. An exciting addition is the funfair which includes a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Dodgems and Side Stalls.

The winter season venue provides clients with an enormous amount of flexible space. Full production includes innovative lighting, full sound package and a large central stage with dual screens. As is the case with the summer venue, the main space has been fully sound- proofed ensuring audio levels usually known to a permanent venue.

In each year at City Central, Ultimate Experience will deliver between 45 to 50 exclusive events over a total of ten weeks and cater for approximately 30,000 guests. Over 80% of our clients rebook for the following year – so we must be doing something right!

Museum of London

The Museum of London’s core focus is to tell the story of England’s capital city from prehistoric to modern times, while championing London as an events destination like no other. The museum boasts the largest urban history collection in the world, with more than six million objects, many of which can be used as a centre pieces whilst dining during events.

The most recent exhibition, London Nights, offers a dramatic, nocturnal study of the city, fusing portraiture, documentary, conceptual photography and film. London Nights reveals the capital at night through over 200 photographs by 60 artists, ranging from the late 19th century to the present day, some never seen before.

The hospitality team at Museum of London are a dedicated group of experts and all have a huge passion for London and its history. The museum offers a totally inimitable experience which draws inspiration from the beating heart of the capital. Whether clients are looking for an exclusive dinner for 10 guests or a large scale reception for 1,000, they can rest assured knowing the Museum of London is on hand to deliver an experience they will never forget.

Old Billingsgate

For some venues it’s their prime location that makes them unique, for others it’s their history. A few rely on their views and outside space and some just their size. Here at Old Billingsgate we are lucky enough to have it all! Thankfully we haven’t had to think too far outside the box to become a leading London venue – we have a beautiful, large, historic building in a stunning position in the City of London. This, mixed with a team who are passionate not just about events, but events at Old Billingsgate, we think is the perfect combination.

Our small team has an impressive 39 years of venue experience between us and a professional and friendly approach, resulting in 98% of our clients saying they would recommend Old Billingsgate to others, and over half of the events held here in 2017 returning again this year.

Each of our three unique spaces are all diverse and hold a sense of character and charm that we are extremely proud of. Surrounded by key clientele from the Square Mile, and with sweeping panoramic views of London from our Terrace, Old Billingsgate is the perfect blank canvas venue in the heart of the City.

Stationers’ Hall and Garden

Stationers’ Hall is one of the few remaining Livery Halls in the City of London (conveniently located near St Paul’s Cathedral) and is available for hire for commercial and private events seven days a week. The four magnificent inter-linking rooms, as well as the beautiful secluded garden, means that the Hall is extremely versatile and flexible and attracts local business as well as industry related clients, many of whom return to the Hall on a regular basis.

It is at the heart of the City and very much part of London history, both past and present.

The Hall belongs to, and is used regularly for their own events, by The Stationers’ Company. There are a number of ways in which the Company supports training, education and welfare. The contributions to their charities generated from commercial lettings is vast.

The Hall is very much a centre of excellence. We have hand-picked all our suppliers from our caterers – Chester Boyd, to ITA* Venues – sales and marketing leaders and Eclipse – leaders in the AV world. By working alongside such expertise, we consistently raise the bar and exceed customer expectation year on year, as reflected in our annual sales performance.

The Clubhouse, Bank

The Clubhouse was founded in 2012 by Adam Blaskey, who was frustrated with meeting important clients in uninspiring, unproductive places around London. This ignited the idea to create a better way to do business and to fill the gap between a serviced office and meeting in hotel lobbies or coffee shops. Today, The Clubhouse is London’s leading business members club and meeting space, home to over 400 businesses with locations in Mayfair, St James’s, Bank and Holborn.

The Clubhouse Bank put The Clubhouse on the City map when it opened in October 2017 in One Angel Court, perfectly situated close to Bank station with panoramic London views. The Clubhouse, Bank offers a great mix of spaces including a roof terrace and roof garden, exclusive clublounge, stylish flexible meeting spaces and a number of individually designed high specification meeting rooms, board rooms and presentation rooms including the award-winning Greenhouse. The entire space sets a new benchmark for City working, client entertainment and events.

Our service to members and event bookers revolves around the mantra “Brilliant Basics, Magic Touches” and our four core values of being: Premium, Productive, Professional and Personable which allow us to exceed our member’s and guests expectations.

Arsenal Football Club

Emirates Stadium is one of the world’s most breath-taking sporting arenas, not only as a pioneering football stadium, but also a ground-breaking meetings and events venue. Boasting an array of versatile, modern and luxurious suites, our unique event venue provides everything you would expect of a stage hosting one of the world’s most successful football clubs and much more.

When it comes to our staff, our Club truly believes that a more diverse organisation is a more successful one. For this reason, we work hard through our ‘Arsenal for Everyone’ programme to ensure we are an inclusive Club.

We are proud of the strong female leadership at our venue, however we recognise the room for improvement. As with all issues around equality, there is always more that can be done. We acknowledge that football has been a male dominated industry – therefore working for a football Club in any capacity has often not been considered by some women as a career path for them. We are working to change this. We recognise our gender imbalances and are committed to ensuring any perceived or actual barriers to women progressing are tackled.

CCT Venues-Barbican

CCT Venues Barbican is part of CCT Venues, a female led business created by Caroline Bull. Opened in 2006 CCT Venues Barbican has always been managed at a senior level by women and has grown every year producing great commercial results in a competitive market.

Developing and promoting women in CCT Venues is a natural process and the business has a policy to identify and develop talent regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation. Many strong women, have played a significant part in the leadership of the business through ability and talent.

Whilst the business employs and promotes an equal number of men and women, CCT Venues employs more female Executive, Managers and Senior Managers.

Measures like removing name and gender from applications submitted to managers for consideration, helps avoid bias and strong policies and training in equal opportunities and diversity are prioritised. The business also supports flexible working and family friendly policies.

A system exists for reviewing Motivation and Development for all staff by the CEO and Operations Director and internal internships offer great opportunities for development.

This application was supported by 6 strong testimonials from female employees past and present, whose stories demonstrate a very gender positive culture.

Lumiere London

Lumiere London is centrally located near Waterloo and home to four unique 1900 sq. ft. loft studios. Each loft has high ceilings, loads of natural light, fully equipped with A/V and their own stylish personalities.
Our unique studios host a multitude of events ranging from workshops, corporate events, photo and film shoots, cooking shows, fashion shows and private dinners.

Supported by a young and experienced team, we pride ourselves in guaranteeing a reliable and personable service. We offer a large set of equipment and facilities that are at your disposal to make the most of your event.

Prince Philip House

Prince Philip House is located in the heart of Royal London, with views over The Mall and St James’s Park. Prince Philip House is part of the Neo-Classical John Nash terrace built in the early 1800s and is the historic home of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Accommodating events from 20-300, the venue has played host to a number of high profile fashion companies and well-known consumer brands for their promotional events and private entertaining.

Spread over two floors and 7 spacious rooms Prince Philip House has 540 m2 of event space which are easily dressed to suit any creative vision or style. The interconnecting nature of the rooms means that it is so easy to take your guests on a journey through the venue and your event.

Its classical facade hides an interior of clean, contemporary, and well-proportioned spaces with large windows and high ceilings. The hidden gem of the House has to be the terrace, this amazing area has beautiful views over the Mall and St James’s park. It accommodates up to 250 guests and works perfectly for summer receptions who want a great view.

RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was founded in 1834 for the ‘advancement of architecture’. Its current headquarters were built in 1934 and the training and entertaining spaces have been used as a venue for over 20 years. With contemporary and traditional design, three terraces and fantastic views of London, the light flooded building represents the best of British architecture.

Located between the buzz of Oxford Circus and the tranquillity of Regent’s Park, RIBA is easily accessible and close to a wealth of local London attractions such as Oxford Street, Marble Arch and a number of popular museums.

The venue is an iconic building located on a street known for its decadent Georgian architecture. Befitting RIBA’s role as the leading architectural professional body, the venue has some of the finest facilities in London for high-level meetings, conferences, receptions and dinners. In addition to this, the venue boasts three terraces with fantastic views of London.

The RIBA team comprises a high-level group of creative, innovative thinkers ready to take a client idea and create a successful event that surpasses expectations.

Tobacco Dock

Tobacco Dock may boast an outstanding location and a supremely versatile Grade 1 Listed building whose size and scope is matched by a scant handful of venues in London, but we know that our biggest asset is our motivated and experienced team. As such, we work hard to create a working environment that will not only attract but also retain the cream of the event industry talent.

We are proud to have a convincing female presence at all levels of our team. Our Directors of Sales and of Operations are both women, heading strong teams. In a team of 29 we have 8 women and 5 men at manager level.

We provide flexible working opportunities to those members of staff who need to juggle the practicalities of work and parenting, with four members of our team currently making use of flexible hours or regular days where they work from home.

We have quarterly HR catch ups focusing on providing motivational and developmental feedback and providing an open forum where we can listen to our team members. Our mentorship programme ensures all team members provide practical assistance to other team memberships to foster a sense of collaboration and support.

Banqueting House

Banqueting House was specially created for entertaining in 1622 and is the only remaining part of what was ‘The Palace of Whitehall’ which burned to the ground in 1698. The palace has a heritage for entertaining heads of state and international ambassadors and in more recent years has become a landmark venue for parties held by corporate clients, charities and milestone events for private wealth clients.

Steeped in history, the Main Hall is a spectacular space. Accessed by passing through an elegant entrance hall and ascending a grand staircase, the Main Hall is framed by magnificent classical pillars, which lead the eye to the breath-taking sight of Ruben’s dramatic ceiling painting. With glittering chandeliers, the space is large, light and open enough to accommodate large parties, but can be deftly transformed to provide a more intimate feel with a few well-placed decorations.

The Undercroft was designed for James I and his friends to entertain themselves away from the public eye and is an intimate, atmospheric setting amongst vaulted arches. The space can be transformed by changing the colour of the lights to bright pinks, purples or blues for a fun party vibe, perfect for live entertainment and a dancefloor.

Bounce Ping Pong

Since its launch in 2012, the Bounce concept has been widely regarded by the hospitality industry as a game-changer in social entertainment venues, combining three different crucial elements: a bar, a restaurant and an entertaining activity – all set against award-winning design. Bounce was the first to offer such an immersive experience, taking the humble Ping Pong table from the back corner of a bar to the forefront of the venue, while creating an intricately considered and currently unrivalled leisure experience.

This coming September, Bounce, Farringdon will be undergoing a new refurbishment to celebrate its sixth birthday, adding even more colour, life and energy into their venue. The team will also be creating new and innovate party surprises which will be announced very soon.

Cirque Le Soir

We are thrilled and honoured to have been shortlisted and we’re looking forward to what’s to come.

Cirque has been operating for 9 years with our 10th anniversary on the horizon. The brand has developed into the leading late night venue in London, a place that corporate clients and locals aspire to visit, whilst being spoken about and reported on the world over. We have built a global following, as we continue to challenge the status quo of creative boundaries within the events industry, creating new memories and new contents week on week.

Institute of Contemporary Arts

The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic venue located on The Mall, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. It is a creative and culturally significant building with two Regency rooms, a fully equipped Theatre and Cinema spaces available for wide range of events. While enjoying breath-taking views from three balconies overlooking St. James’s Park, Big Ben and London Eye – it is a spectacular location to sip champagne and to host a party.

The ICA is exclusively partnering with Arnold and Henderson, who run highly acclaimed Rochelle Canteen, based in Shoreditch’s Rochelle School, now also at the ICA. Melanie Arnold & Margot Henderson have been organising parties and celebrations for over 25 years and no brief is too big or too small for their in-house team to throw a spectacular event from start to finish.

Madame Tussauds London

Madame Tussauds London, with its historical charm, was founded in 1835 on Baker Street and has been on its current site on Marylebone Road since 1884. Since the last century, it has been an events venue hosting the likes of Queen Victoria and her family for afternoon tea. It has kept up to date with the latest faces in pop-culture, music, sport, fame and history and in turn, the venue itself has been given the ‘red carpet’ treatment.

Madame Tussauds isn’t just a venue for hosting excellent corporate and private events. It has extra elements and takes guests on a journey through history and popular culture. Its roster of talent is constantly being updated and improved with bigger and better exhibitions year on year.

At Merlin, the fun and the magic is at the heart of all we do across our business. For events, we want to work with the client as closely and carefully as possible to ensure they and their guests have the best event and as much fun as they can at Madame Tussauds. We strive to make the pre-event planning simple, streamlining the process for them and giving them a dedicated, experienced events manager.

Oval Space

Oval Space is a multi-purpose venue with over 5000 square feet of unobstructed statement space, in a unique London setting. Our location adjacent to the iconic Bethnal Green gasholders, along with the volume of space we offer and the versatility of our layout, have helped us become one of the capital’s most in-demand event destinations.

Oval Space is used for all kinds of events from corporate functions, product launches, fashion shows, through to small and large-scale stills, TV and film shoots.

With a location close to Shoreditch and an experienced on-site management team to help with all aspects of your event, Oval Space ticks all the boxes for corporate functions. Working closely with a preferred list of suppliers, we can furnish all your production needs from AV lighting and draping through to catering, bar management and security.

Puttshack

Puttshack has entered the London Venue Awards in the category of ‘Best Party Venue’, following their highly successful launch in June.

White City is a ‘world’s first’ social entertainment concept, using ground-breaking patented technology to catapult the traditional game of mini golf into a cutting edge gaming phenomenon! Opening in West London, and brought to you by the same folks as the much loved Ping Pong concept, Bounce, Puttshack is a social hub with food, drink, plenty of mini golf and great music.

Puttshack features innovative technology which allows automatic point scoring, electronic live leaderboards, intuitive gameplay, and trackable performance history. The holes include Shuffle Up, Beer Pong, and the Prize Hole, sure to make a trip to Puttshack like nothing you’ve ever experienced.

But it’s not all about mini golf – the venue also houses a high design bar and restaurant serving the nation’s favourite guilty pleasures, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and some of the rarest rums in London Town.

Tobacco Dock and Skylight

We love a party! We have a wealth of spaces and facilities to put on events to remember, whether clients are looking for a fully-branded formal extravaganza or a relaxed gathering with drinks and games.

With indoor and outdoor spaces, enormous, high capacity rooms and atmospheric barrel-ceiling vaults, we can create events to fulfil the most exacting of briefs not mention lengthiest of guest lists. Our rooftop bar, Skylight, can host up to 600 party-goers and offers packages including use of the croquet lawns and pétanque courts or Europe’s only rooftop ice rink, depending upon the time of year.

Our in-house catering team, Tobacco Dock Food are seasoned professionals who specialise in creating outstanding menus for about as diverse a range of events as you could imagine. From street food to formal banquets and everything else besides, our team will work with closely with organisers to build the perfect menu.

Our Christmas party season saw almost 20,000 festive revellers celebrating with world class entertainment, award-winning catering and premium drinks offering. This year we’ll be expanding our offering still further. We have a variety of mixed night packages or clients can take advantage of exclusive hire to build a bespoke event.

Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill

The backstory Bentley’s is a true icon on London’s restaurant scene, and has a long history to prove it. It has sat in the same grand Victorian building just off Regent Street from the outset and kept its remit simple: fine oysters, fresh seafood and fish.

Following a slight downward turn it underwent a change of hands in 2005, when it was bought by Chef Richard Corrigan who well and truly restored it to its glory days. Awarded two Michelin stars, quadruple winner of the Great British menu, caterer to the Queen and Concorde. His passion for seasonal food is matched only by his enthusiasm for ingredients sourced in Britain and Ireland. Richard’s approach is defined by his belief in good hospitality coupled with excellent food.

Located in the heart of the West End, Bentley’s offers five elegant and stylish private dining rooms suitable for both private as well as corporate use.

Up to 60 guests can be seated for a breakfast, lunch, dinner or wedding celebration or 100 for a canapés reception with delectable menus, and attentive service, to really make your event memorable.

Institute of Contemporary Arts

The Institute of Contemporary Arts is an iconic venue located on The Mall, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. It is a creative and culturally significant building with two Regency rooms, a fully equipped Theatre and Cinema spaces available for wide range of events. While enjoying breath-taking views from three balconies overlooking St James’s Park, Big Ben and London Eye, it is a spectacular location to sip champagne and experience fine dining.

The ICA was founded by a collective of artists in 1946 and moved to its present location on The Mall in spring 1968. Over the subsequent decades, the Institute has staged numerous ground-breaking exhibitions. ICA is invested in a programme that speaks to the challenges of the 21st Century, it is also an ethical place to work with a strong sense of community.

ICA is exclusively working with Arnold and Henderson – the real experts in delivering not only incredible food but also a great atmosphere for any event.

Lord’s

Steeped in over 200 years of history, Lord’s is the most famous cricket ground in the world and an exceptional venue for all occasions.

Owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Lord’s combines the traditional and modern in a unique way – a contrast typified by the Victorian Grade II*-listed Pavilion and award-winning J.P. Morgan Media Centre at opposite ends of the ground.

Lord’s Cricket Ground is nothing short of a world-class venue, not only for cricket, but also for private dining events.

April 2018, saw the launch of the Lord’s Dining Club; an exciting new series which honours the age-old pairing of food and cricket. The traditions of Marylebone Cricket Club are coupled with innovative cooking from a line-up of world world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs, who continually redefine their craft and boast nine Michelin stars between them. These events summarise the ambition of the club, and the high standards we expect to deliver to our clients.

In addition, the significant investment in improving the facilities at Lord’s shows the ambition and desire to continually improve. In particular, the quality of the in-house catering, combined with award-winning service, makes Lord’s a cut above the rest.

Searcys at The Gherkin

Newly open for daytime functions, the new sky high rooms by Events at the Gherkin are ideal for dining and celebratory gatherings in the heart of The City.

Sitting high above London on the 38th floor of this Norman Foster designed building, the rooms were aptly named after clouds: Alto, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus and Nimbus offer stunning vistas, catering excellence and impeccable service. Designed with flexibility in mind, the new rooms provide a space for small, targeted conferences for 10 delegates or larger parties spread across the floor of up to 100 guests. Events, private dinners or conferences at the Gherkin are lavishly catered for with bespoke breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner menus created by Searcys at the Gherkin head chef, Daniel Loftin.

Booked individually the cloud-inspired rooms are ideal for 18 to 70 guests dependent on layout (Boardroom, Banquet, Theatre or Standing), while double rooms or whole floor booking allow for larger gatherings of up to 130 guests. Each rooms offer multiple screens, lapel mics and docking stations, as well as an on-site engineer on hand to ensure presentations go smoothly.

Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe

Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe has been a partner of the iconic Globe Theatre on London’s Bankside for over a decade, overseeing the bar, restaurant and events spaces as well as the theatre’s cafes and tap houses. Three uniquely styled private dining rooms, seating 8 to 70 guests, celebrate the gorgeous panoramic vistas of the River Thames. Whilst each space at Swan has its own look, carefully curated design features ensure a consistent flow from each of the spaces. Chef director Allan Pickett oversees the menus at Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe, combining his classical French training with his love of British ingredients. Allan has a particular passion for produce from his home county of Kent and focusing on provenance and seasonality, the private dining menus at Swan celebrate British, well sourced ingredients that harness the fullest flavours of the season.

Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace is a venue like no other and has been innovating and entertaining visitors since 1875. Built as the ‘People’s Palace’, this remarkable seven-acre Grade II listed building and park remains one of London most iconic destinations. From the advent of Victorian leisure time through to the development of theatre, cinema, television and live events – Alexandra Palace continues to be central to the story of entertainment in Britain.

Over a 150 year history it has been the home of extraordinary events – the first high definition television broadcast in 1936, The Rolling Stones in 1964, the ground breaking 14 Hour Technicolor Dream in 1967, The Brit Awards in 1993 and in 2017 Spotify’s already legendary Who We Be Live showcase.

Our capacity is over 10,000sqm with nine spaces and 196 acres of parkland offering unprecedented panoramic views of London and our event spaces can host anywhere from 10 to 10,000 people.

Barbican

The Barbican is a world leading conference and international arts venues. Located in the City of London, it is capable of holding meetings from 10-2,000 delegates in its fully equipped concert hall, theatres, conference suites and boardrooms.

The Barbican provides a vibrant and inspiring venue for corporate events, conferences, meetings and entertainment. As part of its wider investment strategy we spent £2.2m on a significant refurbishment throughout the Centre last year including its Frobisher rooms and Level 4. The refurbishment is designed to create a stronger connection between the Centre’s main conference and meeting facilities and its arts spaces.

In 2017/2018 we hosted 352 events with a footfall of 143,000 delegates – a 4% and 39% increase from 2016/2017 in each respectively.

City Central at the HAC

City Central is an impressive semi-permanent structure providing a unique and flexible event space in the heart of the City. It is a magnificent space offering over 2,500sqm with a capacity of between 250 to 2,500 guests across two live seasons, summer and winter.

The summer season venue includes a large private garden with an opportunity to extend over the five and a half acres of private outside space. An exciting addition is the funfair which includes a Ferris Wheel, Carousel, Dodgems and Side Stalls.

The winter season venue provides clients with an enormous amount of flexible space. Full production includes innovative lighting, full sound package and a large central stage with dual screens. As is the case with the summer venue, the main space has been fully sound- proofed ensuring audio levels usually known to a permanent venue.

In each year at City Central, Ultimate Experience will deliver between 45 to 50 exclusive events over a total of ten weeks and cater for approximately 30,000 guests. Over 80% of our clients rebook for the following year – so we must be doing something right!

Hilton London Metropole

Here at Hilton London Metropole, we are proud to be one of Europe’s largest conference hotels, with event organisers having the space and flexibility to create the most memorable experiences. We can accommodate conferences for up to 1,600 delegates and host 1059 to sleep, having a huge advantage of everything under one roof. We were delighted to host DattoCon in October 2017, where the event was designed to enhance the profile of our client Datto. The event took over our entire West Wing and utilised our two largest suites – Kings and Monarch. Having spoken to other venues, Datto found we offered the most extensive branding opportunities with branding throughout our West Wing and public areas. What’s more is our in house AV team designed and built a 40ft rocket for an out of this world space theme. ‘Our canvas, your story’ is a perfect example from this event where our dedicated team went above and beyond for Datto and transformed our space, inspiring attendees throughout. Datto praised us for the seamless transition from sales, planning and operations stating we were exceptionally helpful to ensure the event was a great success.

QEII Centre

For over 30 years, the QEII Centre has provided a stage for game changers and innovators, hosting world-famous politicians, inventors, actors, philanthropists and royalty. From global conventions for 2,500 delegates to edgy and innovative fashion shows, QEII prides itself on being able to meet any challenge that comes its way.

£12 million has been invested in improvements to meet client needs, resulting in QEII’s highest-ever occupancy levels, increasing numbers of new clients across multiple sectors and high levels of repeat business.

QEII has increased customer touchpoints to create more opportunities for feedback, informing decisions on physical changes to the building, services offered and in-house processes, and customer satisfaction levels are at an all-time high.

QEII is committed to offering excellence in catering, having appointed a head chef with a background in 5-star hotels to create exciting new menus that go above and beyond what’s expected of a conference venue.

Following a five-year refurbishment and rebranding project, the QEII Centre has reimagined what an event venue can be and is attracting a wider variety of clients, from a diverse range of sectors, than ever before.

The O2

The O2, now in its eleventh year of operation, is best known as one of the world’s most iconic music and entertainment venues, but the London landmark offers a whole lot more than just this. This past year has been one of the most successful for corporate events, a testimony to the exceptional arena content we deliver year on year that makes The O2 such an aspirational place to hold events. New clients and repeat business have been incredibly strong this year; the venue’s infrastructure allows for both to be ambitious in their event planning, knowing full well we are capable of hosting big name stars, staging and whatever else they might dream up.

BMA House

A leading London venue with personality and wellbeing at its heart.

Located in leafy Bloomsbury, our central London venue finds the perfect balance of retaining its charming original features whilst also investing in sustainable best practice, cutting-edge AV technology and encouraging energised events and meetings.

Home to The British Medical Association since 1925, our stunning grade II listed building encompasses 21 technologically impressive meeting rooms and two charming outdoors spaces, a real rarity for a city venue, providing the perfect tranquil setting for summer parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, a very exciting turn to the more traditional conferences the venue has historically hosted.

The team work with an expert Nutritionist to create menus with wellbeing at their core, encouraging delegates to eat foods which sustain energy levels and promote healthy eating.

The team go above and beyond to ensure their clients receive exceptional service from the initial enquiry, right through until the event day itself, giving clients one point of contact for assistance on the day.

In 2017, BMA House achieved GOLD accreditation with Green Tourism, one of just five venues in London, no mean feat for a Grade II listed building.

Carousel

We opened our doors in Marylebone in August 2014 and haven’t looked back since. The breadth of our offering and the versatility of our spaces mean that we attract leading names from a wide range of industries: beauty (Glossier, Elemis, Aveda), retail (ASOS, Topshop, H&M), fashion (Finery, TOAST, Manolo Blahnik), media (Netflix, The Guardian, Condé Nast), tech (Instagram, Google, Facebook), corporate (Barclay’s, PWC, British Land), F&B (Grey Goose, Tabasco, Pernod Ricard) and a whole host of others, from Mr & Mrs Smith and the NFL to Sotheby’s and Sainsbury’s. But what makes Carousel truly unique is the way we connect and cross-pollinate our different audiences. We do not make a distinction between the events side of the business and our public-facing activities. Both fall under our creative hub umbrella, which means that loyal restaurant customers end up booking their weddings with us, long standing events clients use our spaces for creative side projects and corporate clients choose our workshops for team building events. By offering exciting and culturally relevant experiences of our own, we invite discovery and encourage our customers to return, creating a community of like-minded people in the process who are connected by extraordinary experiences.

Hilton London Bankside

Since Hilton London Bankside opened in 2015, it has become one of the most successful Hilton Hotels in Europe and a flagship property for the global hotel group. With a strong focus on design, each part of the property has been carefully created to reflect the fascinating history and ambience of the surrounding area, combining the authentic Bankside urban grittiness with polished contemporary design.

Hilton London Bankside offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art event space inclusive of 11 flexible meeting suites. The hotel can cater for any event; our elegant Bankside Ballroom holds up to 1000 guests; an impressive pillar free room accessed by sweeping grand staircases, complete with bespoke chandeliers, a 6-metre high ceiling, balcony and advanced technology. The space is designed to be flexible as well as stunning, opening out to include balcony areas and the lobby if necessary. For more intimate gatherings and breakout spaces for up to 240 people, the hotel offers 8 flexible suites on the London Floor.

InterContinental London Park Lane

InterContinental London Park Lane is one of the most sought after locations in London for meetings, theatre style conference and large scale award ceremonies. The hotel’s dedicated conference and events floor has been designed to deliver the optimum meeting environment and combines state-of-the-art facilities with expansive views across London. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests for a Gala Dinner and drinks reception, whilst more intimate rooms such as Berwick, Borough, Camden and Columbia are ideal for smaller meetings. Food and beverage offerings are always a key focus of any event and we are in the extremely fortunate position to have two exquisite restaurants, Ella Canta and Theo Randall in addition to an extensive list of banqueting menus. We understand that staff and service are paramount within the hotel, as they are what gives the guest the standard of experience that they would expect, and therefore ensure that all of client’s wishes and requirements are acknowledged from the beginning of the process. The flexible layout and experienced events team combine to create an unrivalled space to host events for up to 500 guests, with a wealth of different set-ups to ensure clients have exactly what they need.

Kings Place Events

Award-winning modern hub for conferences and events, music, art and food, minutes from Kings Cross St Pancras. Kings Place offers 10 flexible spaces, from the 400-seater auditorium, Hall One, to the canal-side Battlebridge room with floor-to-ceiling windows and terrace overlooking the water.

The venue is home to the Kings Place Music Foundation (KPMF), who run the artistic programme at the venue, revenue from commercial events help fund KPMF, a registered charity.

Kings Place celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, during this time the venue has retained a reputation as one of London’s best connected venues due to location and technology.

RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was founded in 1834 for the ‘advancement of architecture’. Its current headquarters at 66 Portland Place were built in 1934 and the training and entertaining spaces have been utilised for events for over 20 years. The venue’s Art Deco design has been skilfully maintained in its 80 odd years, and is seen as one of the best examples of Art Deco/Swedish modernism in the UK.

Located between the buzz of Oxford Circus and the tranquillity of Regent’s Park, RIBA is easily accessible and close to a wealth of local London attractions such as Oxford Street, Marble Arch and a number of popular museums.

The venue is an iconic building located on a street known for its decadent Georgian architecture. Befitting RIBA’s role as the leading architectural professional body, the venue has some of the finest facilities in London for high-level meetings, conferences, receptions and dinners. In addition to this, the venue boasts three terraces with fantastic views of London.

RSA House

RSA House is the home of the charitable organisation known as The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. With rooms offering unique stories, that have been updated to meet modern day requirements, whilst still retaining all their charm and character, it’s a popular choice.

Individuals, many of whom are fellows of The RSA, are a key source of business.

We have an entirely unique offering, in particular as an exclusive use venue, which appeals greatly for Weddings.

Menus change with the season and are designed to satisfy customer’s demands, whilst ensuring ingredients are carefully sourced to allow for the best quality and value.

Our approach to customer service is warm, relaxed and bespoke, placing the client at ease from the moment they enquire with us.

We are part of several consortiums including Unique Venues of London. This helps us monitor our competitors and guide us on what to promote and how to be innovative with our special offers.

We have strong relationships between The RSA, CH&Co and our other preferred suppliers that we believe underpins what makes us a unique venue, along with our outstanding history and high quality product.

The BFI IMAX

The BFI IMAX proudly host’s the largest IMAX screen in the UK which is over 20 metres high and 26 metres wide, with a luxury 498 seated tiered auditorium and incredible transformation potential for any size event from in screen experiences to full venue hire. The venue has been presented by ODEON and UCI Cinemas since 2012.

Perfectly located outside Waterloo station, the venue is extremely accessible using any multiple forms of, making it very easy to bring attendees together for events, also benefiting from no restrictions for any accessible requirements.

We work closely with our award winning catering to tailor luxurious menu’s, innovative canapes, season lunches, and themed serving stations to fulfil whatever the requirements are.

The BFI IMAX encompasses everything you need for an event. From state of the art audio-visual technology, professional catering facilities and staffing, a spacious bar area that can offer beers on draft, on-site coffee shop and multiple versatile spaces throughout the venue.

A further advantage is that the building is fully customisable, from the colour scheme for lighting, poster displays throughout the building and even the wrapping of the entire building, you can turn one of London’s most iconic venues into your own.

Dartmouth House

Elegant, sophisticated and located in the Heart of Mayfair, Dartmouth house is everything a London venue should be. Not only do the exquisite crystal chandeliers, Louis XIV walnut panelling and marble staircase offer a majestic feel to the interior of the house, you can transport yourself to the heart of a French Chateau in our private Courtyard surrounded by stunning architecture, wrought iron furniture and delightful water fountain.

The opulent rooms are all exquisitely decorated to accommodate your celebration. The house is licensed for up to 100 guests for the ceremony and can seat 165 for the wedding meal.

At Dartmouth House we pride ourselves on creating unique days bespoke to our special couples, from food and drink options through to the personal touch of a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who looks after our couples from initial enquiry to the day of their wedding there is no request that is too much for us to accommodate.

Eltham Palace

Set in the leafy borough of Greenwich, Eltham Palace was built for partying. It’s a dizzying whirl of art deco decadence and medieval grandeur. Offering timeless elegance and stunning backdrops, it has been hosting weddings each year since 1999 and is a truly unique venue. Couples can choose from four beautiful interlinking grand rooms and an extensive lawn and terrace to give them space to host anything from an intimate ceremony to a large celebration with up to 200 guests. Although we’re a dry hire venue, our flexible approach and experienced team of co-ordinators means that each and every couple can have the wedding day of their dreams. We ensure the very highest level of service by asking our couples to work with our accredited suppliers, who are some of the best in the industry and understand the palace and its guidelines. Combining the beauty of the past with the highest standards of the present, Eltham Palace is the perfect venue for couples to celebrate their love and write their own histories.

Haymarket Hotel

Set in the heart of London’s vibrant theatre district, the Haymarket Hotel is a stylish, chic wedding venue. Opened in 2007, many accolades have been bestowed upon the hotel including winner of The Good Hotel Award 2016 and winner of TripAdvisor’s 2015 Travellers’ Choice Award.

“Hotels should be living things not stuffy institutions” maintain owners Tim and Kit Kemp, and this sentiment rings especially true in our approach to weddings. Haymarket Hotel is perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, with a range of stylish spaces to choose from.

Throughout wedding preparations, our dedicated wedding planners Georgie & Sophie will be on hand to help every step of the way from engagement celebrations to hen party, and the big day itself. We specialise in a bespoke, personal service and offer a range of flexible packages which can be completely tailored to suit every couple. To complete the most special of days, we include a beautiful complimentary Luxury bedroom for the bride & groom’s first night, creating memories to last a life time.

Searcys at The Gherkin

30 St Mary axe, affectionately recognised as the Gherkin, was built by British architect Norman Foster, opening its doors in 2004.
This iconic building remains a feature of London’s modern and ever changing skyline and the home to several commercial companies, including none other than Searcys at the Gherkin.

Searcys at The Gherkin invite couples to create their perfect wedding memories with incredible photo opportunities, impeccable service and attention to detail, and of course being surrounded by one of the world’s greatest cities.

The Queen’s House, Greenwich

Located in a UNESCO world heritage site, The Queen’s House is a truly unique, iconic and stylish wedding venue. Conceived as a ‘House of Delight’ for James I’s Queen, this exquisite former royal residence is set in the green and leafy surroundings of Greenwich Park, London, with spectacular views across the gardens of historic Greenwich to the River Thames and the contrasting skyscrapers of Canary Wharf beyond. It is the perfect venue for the couple who wants that wow factor. Although the Canary Wharf skyline towards the city has changed rapidly especially in the last fifty years the view of Greenwich park has remained the same for hundreds of years. Our venue sits literally between the past and present which is why so many couples agree to spend their lives together here.

Our flexibility and attention to detail allows us to focus on our clients completely which is reflected in our fabulous feedback! We go to great lengths to ensure that each bride feels that their day is unique.

We are really excited to showcase our venue to our industry piers and know that we stand as a strong representation of the many stylish wedding venue in London.

The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Grade I listed venue, One Whitehall Place is located adjacent to The Royal Horseguards Hotel and the two venues work seamlessly together to put on a vast range of outstanding events.

When planning your wedding in the heart of the capital, One Whitehall Place is as iconic as it gets. Our elegant Victorian wedding venue boasts breathtaking views of The River Thames and The London Eye, and with glittering chandeliers and grand marble staircases this venue will serve as the perfect backdrop for stunning wedding photos.

Choosing Royal Horseguards as the location for your special day is also extremely convenient as all your guests can be comfortably accommodated. The Gladstone Library offers 280 square metres of space and enjoys high ceilings, natural daylight, air-conditioning and wireless internet access. Arguably one of London’s most majestic event venues, there is space to seat 300 people theatre-style, with a superb choice of dining options, making it an inspiring setting for any occasion.

The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell

The Townhouse’s charm provides the ideal setting to say ‘I do’. Situated in the historic neighbourhood of Clerkenwell, in the heart of East London, this eclectic Georgian Townhouse is brimming with collectibles, taxidermy and fine antiques creating the most luxurious of surroundings for a weddingWith a wedding licence in place ceremonies for up to 30 guests can be hosted in The Townhouse.

There is a choice of beautiful event spaces to suit all wedding party sizes, should the couple envisage an intimate celebration or a bigger reception. The Dining Room seats up to 12 guests for dinner, the spacious Games Room can have 30 people seated or 50 for a cocktail reception, or even hire the Townhouse exclusively and have up to 120 guests to celebrate.

A bespoke, tailor-made feast created by Head Chef Ben Boeynaems accompanied by delicious cocktails make for a winning combination to indulge guests in. The Townhouse’s 13 bedrooms can accommodate overnight guests and they’ll have the perfect dressing room to get wedding-ready. With each room being individually designed, there certainly won’t be any squabbles over who can bag the best bedroom.

Ham Yard Hotel – Theatre & Dive Bar

Firmdale Hotels opened its eighth London property, Ham Yard Hotel, on 1st June 2014.

Set on a three-quarter acre site in the heart of bustling Soho, Ham Yard represents the biggest and boldest venture so far in terms of event space, however the jewel in the crown is the 190 seat state-of-the-art Theatre which has been designed and equipped to the highest professional standards.

The walls are lined with electric blue wool, with striking tangerine orange leather seats and bright fuchsia pink silk curtains framing the stage. As well as a top tier balcony, there are 2 beautifully designed green rooms with mini bar, shower, sofa and desk. The Theatre also comes complete with a private drinks space, the Dive Bar which is named in honour of a 3ft neon lit lady diver, which hangs on the far wall alongside cascading Kit Kemp designed Rick Rack wall fabric, framed by mud bead chandeliers and 10 foot high orange spiral press.

By achieving a rare balance of striking design, beautiful interiors in Kit Kemp’s signature style, comfort, purpose built logistical elements, and constantly updated state of art technology, Ham Yard Hotel Theatre truly is London’s Best Space for Screen & Sound.

IET London: Savoy Place

IET London: Savoy Place is recognised as one of London’s leading venues for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) events; as a global engineering hub with connectivity at its heart, the Institution is at the forefront of technical, digital and design led operations.

Following a two-year £30million refurbishment, instigated and designed with the future in mind, IET London: Savoy Place is equipped with an advanced digital fibre core infrastructure embedded throughout the building which ensures the standard tech offering is superior and, most importantly, well placed to cope with future technology trends and client expectations. Total floor space was also increased by one third.

A 500MB bandwidth, available up to 2GB capacity, allows numerous events to run concurrently through Wi-Fi (2000 IP address and multiple VPNs). Streaming capabilities also mean the two lecture theatres can be linked, increasing the capacity of the number of guests able to view a conference or event to 626.

Recent digital upgrades in 2017 included replacing 100-inch LED walls with a 140-inch projector wall in the Exhibition Room and Watson Watt, which also features added PIP (Picture in Picture) software, whilst recent sound investments included multifunctional Mobile Dante mic rack for the flat floor spaces.

May Fair Theatre

Located within The May Fair Hotel, the May Fair Theatre is one of the capital’s largest private screening rooms. It is also one of London’s most impressive presentation spaces, with high-definition projection systems, THX quality spectacular sound, stage and stunning décor throughout. Adjacent to the Private Dining Room, it is the perfect space for film premieres, live theatre screenings, annual general meetings or product launches – an integral part of the hotel’s meetings and events offering. An extremely versatile venue, we firmly believe the May Fair Theatre is a great choice for this award category.

The BFI IMAX

The BFI IMAX proudly host’s the largest IMAX screen in the UK which is over 20 metres high and 26 metres wide, with a luxury 498 seated tiered auditorium and incredible transformation potential for any size event from in screen experiences to full venue hire. The venue has been presented by ODEON and UCI Cinemas since 2012.

Perfectly located outside Waterloo station, the venue is extremely accessible using any multiple forms of, making it very easy to bring attendees together for events, also benefiting from no restrictions for any accessible requirements.

We work closely with our award winning catering to tailor luxurious menu’s, innovative canapes, season lunches, and themed serving stations to fulfil whatever the requirements are.

The BFI IMAX encompasses everything you need for an event. From state of the art audio-visual technology, professional catering facilities and staffing, a spacious bar area that can offer beers on draft, on-site coffee shop and multiple versatile spaces throughout the venue.

A further advantage is that the building is fully customisable, from the colour scheme for lighting, poster displays throughout the building and even the wrapping of the entire building, you can turn one of London’s most iconic venues into your own.

The Hospital Club

Founded in 2004, The Hospital Club facilitates members of the creative industries to connect, collaborate and create in the heart of London. The seven storey building in Covent Garden houses a TV Studio, a gallery, a 36 seater screening room, various meeting and events rooms and a purpose built performance space. In 2014 we added 15 boutique bedrooms, offering a home away from home for our guests and members.

As a creative hub, we have all the facilities needed to host the perfect event, whether it’s a board meeting for 12, a conference for 120, private dinners or a preview screening. h Club London is a one-stop-shop for our clients. From initial enquiry to the event day, each client will have a dedicated event manager who will oversee all aspects of the booking. Nothing is ever too much for our team who will always go above and beyond.

What gives us the edge over our competition is our state of the art technology and in house technicians in our TV studio, screening room and performance space. There is no other event venue that can offer these facilities under one roof and have the knowledge and talent of our team.

Walthamstow Assembly Hall

Walthamstow Assembly Hall is a Grade II listed arts, live music and recording venue in the heart of Walthamstow London, with world-renowned acoustics and an impressive history of performances and recordings. Walthamstow Assembly Hall is Forest Venues flagship venue.

In 2017 the Assembly Hall was rebranded as WAH17 which is what is was originally known as in the 1980s. With 35% of London’s grassroots music venues lost since 2007. We have launched a program of music and cultural events that highlights the history and heritage of the hall.

We are very excited about being given an opportunity to put ourselves forth for the Best Space for Screen and Sound as it is the perfect award to sum up our historic world renowned acoustic Hall in the heart of Walthamstow that we call WAH17. We hope this award could potentially encourage more long lasting relationships with clients, new connections in the event industry and most importantly to make people aware of the true beauty and innovation that WAH17 has to offer.