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Unique Venues of London comprises over 60 member venues, all of whom offer exceptional venues for both corporate and private events.

Whether you are planning a meeting, conference, exhibition, reception or dinner we have the most exclusive and prestigious venues in London. Whatever your preferred London location we can help - whether it's an evening by the River Thames, a wedding reception in a beautiful garden or park, a formal dinner in an historic building or an awayday in a contemporary setting.

Christ Church Spitalfields

“The Best building in London is back” wrote Rowan Moore in 2004. The magnificent interior, 300 years old, has been ushered back to life and the transformation is truly spectacular. It stands as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Britain.
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London Transport Museum

After a two year, £22.4m refurbishment, London Transport Museum is now open, bringing a striking new venue to this prime location on Covent Garden piazza.
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Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, The

Set on the banks of the Thames, the Old Royal Naval College provides a wealth of alternative settings for different events. Dine in the magnificent Painted Hall or party in the grounds with its lawns, colonnaded terraces and sheltered courtyards.
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Cutty Sark

One of the finest survivors from the age of sail, featuring Britain’s largest collection of merchant figureheads; Cutty Sark’s decks offer spectacular views of the Thames and Docklands.
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Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been a royal residence for over 300 years. The Principal London residence of the monarch for both George I and George II, Kensington Palace was the birthplace of the future Queen Victoria.
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum

Housed within Georgian and Italianate buildings, and home to a world-renowned collection of steam engines, Kew Bridge Steam Museum was built by the Grand Junction Waterworks Company and supplied West Londoners with water for over a hundred years.
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Benjamin Franklin House

The world’s only remaining Franklin home, conveniently located in the heart of London, magically blends original 18th century interiors with 21st century amenities.
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Museum of Garden History

Housed in the former church of St Mary at-Lambeth, which dates back to 1062, the Museum is located in a prime position next to Lambeth Palace and overlooking Westminster.
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Royal Geographical Society

The Society’s headquarters are hugely versatile and can host events ranging from meetings and conferences to parties, dinner dances, receptions and weddings.
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Imperial War Museum

Situated within close proximity of both Westminster and the City this Grade II listed building with its dramatic and contemporary glass-roofed main atrium provides a stunning and dramatic backdrop to a variety of events.
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Sir John Soane’s Museum

Behind the unusual projecting facade of this Grade I listed building, lies London’s most unexpected interior, every aspect of which reflects its creator’s architectural ingenuity, imagination and love of beauty.
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Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre

Central London venue with two elegant and historic halls popular for corporate banquets, product launches and exhibitions. The Conference Centre is known for offering the best daily delegate rate in town.
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Royal College of Physicians

Rich in history, yet designed for the needs of today, the Royal College of Physicians is an award-winning, modern building located in a lovely setting overlooking Regent’s Park.
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London Dungeon

Deep in heart of historic London, beneath the arches of London Bridge, lies the infamous London Dungeon.  This is the ultimate alternative fun venue, a unique combination of real history, horror and humour perfect for fang-tastic parties and networking events of between 75 and 220 guests.
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Spencer House

Spencer House, built for the first Earl Spencer, makes an elegant and historic setting for breakfast meetings, lunches, cocktail receptions, dinners, civil weddings, concerts or contract signings. The House is available for a limited number of diplomatic, private and corporate events each year.
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The Churchill Museum

In 1940, shortly after assuming the office of Prime Minister, Winston Churchill stood in the Cabinet Room and declared, ‘This is the room from which I will direct the war’. It was here at the Cabinet War Rooms that Churchill experienced his ‘finest hour’. And it is here that you can explore the Churchill Museum, the first major museum in the world dedicated to the life and achievements of Sir Winston Churchill.
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Hampton Court Palace

Dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, Hampton Court Palace has been the home of great hospitality over the centuries, a heritage that has continued.
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Kew Gardens

The world famous Kew Gardens offers a range of magnificent venues within beautiful surroundings to meet the needs of both daytime and evening events.
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Central Hall Westminster

A landmark building on London’s skyline, Central Hall Westminster boasts elegant marble foyers and sweeping stairways that lead to our spacious halls, conference rooms, exhibition areas, art gallery, café and serviced offices.
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Gibson Hall

The Hall was completed in 1865 for the National Provincial Bank of England and was the greatest of the City’s banking halls, reflecting the Victorian elegance prevalent at the time.
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London Zoo

Their latest exhibit “Gorilla Kingdom” offers the opportunity to experience tranquillity and wildlife in the heart of London. Your guests enter through an African Bird Aviary and experience the sights, sounds and smells of the African Rainforest. A natural walkway leads guests to Gorilla Island where they can enjoy drinks and canapes. Guests then enter the private dining area overlooking Gorilla Kingdom with nothing but glass separating you from gorillas. While your guests tuck in to gourmet cuisine and fine wines the Gorillas will start to settle for the evening in their night quarters.
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The British Museum

The British Museum houses spectacular conference facilities within the architectural splendour of the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court, allowing guests to experience the atmosphere of one of London’s most significant cultural institutions.
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Dali Universe (The)

The Dali Universe presents London’s most exciting collection of galleries to host your next Christmas party, dinner or reception.
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Trinity House

Trinity house designed by Samuel Wyatt and built in 1796 has a unique suite of elegant rooms in a tranquil City location overlooking Trinity Square and The Tower of London.
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Royal Opera House

At the heart of Covent Garden, the Royal Opera House has nearly 350 years of history and is the home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. The event spaces are surprisingly diverse, offering both traditional grandeur and cool, contemporary elegance.
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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey, in the heart of Central London, is a splendid location for meetings, receptions and garden parties. The Abbey is close to the Houses of Parliament and nearby Conference Centres, and has become very popular, particularly for Summer events.
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LSO St Luke’s

Home of LSO Discovery, the London Symphony Orchestra’s ground-breaking orchestral education programme, LSO St Luke’s is a beautiful Grade I listed building in central London offering exceptional contemporary spaces to hire for arts, corporate and private events.
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Guildhall

The Guildhall complex includes the Great Hall, Old Library, Crypts, Guildhall Art Gallery and Basinghall Suite which can all be hired for private events.
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195 Piccadilly

195 Piccadilly, home to BAFTA and renowned for its starry international visitors, provides a glamorous central London venue with exclusive business and entertaining facilities for private and corporate functions across four stunning private event spaces.
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St Paul’s Cathedral

For 1,400 years a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has dominated the London skyline. Standing at the top of Ludgate Hill, St Paul’s is located both in the heart of the City and the Nation, and there are three stunning spaces in and around the Cathedral that can be hired for corporate events.
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Design Museum

The first museum in the world to be dedicated to modern and contemporary design, the Design Museum is located in an elegant modernist building beside the River Thames by Tower Bridge. With unrivalled views of the City of London and Canary Wharf, the Design Museum is a spectacular setting for any event.
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Science Museum

The Science Museum is renowned for its excellence and innovation. Located in South Kensington, the Science Museum offers a diversity of stunning galleries for both daytime and evening events.
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Royal Air Force Museum

…………sip wine by the Spitfire or dine with the Dambusters!  The Royal Air Force Museum contains a wide range of versatile areas for Conferences, Meetings, Dinners, Exhibitions and Product Launches. 
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The Merlin Entertainments London Eye

The world’s largest observation wheel, the Merlin Entertainments London Eye is one of the most visually dramatic additions to the Capital’s horizon and is the perfect location for any event.
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London Wetland Centre

The London Wetland Centre is a stunning 43 hectare site within which areas for conferences and dinners are available both during the day and in the evening.
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Southwark Cathedral

Next to London Bridge and at the heart of regenerated Bankside the rooms offer unrestricted views of the Thames and the City - yet they are perfect for quiet, concentrated reflection and strategic planning.
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National Army Museum, Chelsea

With ten, widely different and uniquely versatile rooms, the National Army Museum can help you hold your event, your way.  Plan your party in Victorian splendour or in functionalist white.  Hold your business event amongst the nation’s heritage, or in a room branded only to you.
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Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

The historic buildings of Lincoln’s Inn are set in spacious, beautifully maintained private gardens in the heart of Central London
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Tate Britain

Tate Britain is one of the most prestigious arts venues for corporate entertaining, combining exceptional events with an opportunity to view a special exhibition or displays of its world-renowned collection.
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Middle Temple

Probably the finest of the surviving Elizabethan halls, completed in 1570, Middle Temple’s historical grandeur and majestic gardens provide a perfect setting for your event.
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Syon Park

Syon Park is one of the last privately owned ‘country’ estates in London, conveniently located eight miles west of central London. Syon House and the Great Conservatory are set in 208 acres of Thames-side landscaped parkland.
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London Studios

Based on the Southbank minutes from the financial centre The London Studios is at the heart of city. Cutting-edge technology coupled with the whole range of corporate services makes it an ideal venue for conferences and events.
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Tate Modern

Tate Modern is amongst the most prestigious arts venues for corporate entertaining offering versatile event spaces with stunning panoramas across London.
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National Maritime Museum

Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site at Greenwich, the National Maritime Museum’s four unique venues provide a tranquil setting for an event, whilst being only 20 minutes away from the hustle and hustle of the city centre.
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Madame Tussauds

The World renowned Madame Tussauds is London’s most unique themed venues.  Constantly evolving and always forward thinking, no two events are ever the same. 
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Somerset House

Somerset House has been transformed into one of London’s leading cultural platforms for the arts providing an inimitable venue for corporate entertaining.
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Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy is the oldest fine arts institution in the country and is the only place where art can be seen, debated, created and bought. Its three venues provide exceptional surroundings for entertaining in the very centre of London.
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Shakespeare’s Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe is a truly unique venue, a landmark on London’s cultural south bank. We have established ourselves as a dramatic venue for hosting unforgettable private events.
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Leighton House Museum

Steeped in the history of Victorian art and architecture, Leighton House was the home of the great Victorian painter and President of the Royal Academy, Frederic Lord Leighton (1830-1896).
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Victoria and Albert Museum

Reflecting its reputation as the world’s greatest museum of art and design, the V&A’s magnificent South Kensington building is itself an unique gem of Victorian architecture.
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Wellington Arch

One of London’s best kept secrets and situated on Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch offers a stunning and exclusive location for entertaining in style.
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Banqueting House

Magnificent Classical Building designed by Inigo Jones, completed in 1622, with a ceiling by Rubens and centrally located in the heart of Westminster
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Natural History Museum

This magnificent Museum offers several very different but equally memorable galleries for evening and daytime events.
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Dulwich Picture Gallery

‘The most beautiful small art gallery in the world’ - Sunday Telegraph. Set in landscaped gardens the Gallery is home to an outstanding collection of old master paintings.
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HMS Belfast

Permanently moored on the River Thames, HMS Belfast is the ultimate venue for any event. Launched in 1938, HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War playing a leading role at the Battle of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings.
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Vinopolis

Located a stones throw from the River Thames and a short walk from the City, Vinopolis is London’s unique wine attraction offering a variety of stunning spaces.
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National Theatre

Situated on London’s South Bank, the National Theatre stages over 20 new productions each year in its three auditoriums.
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Wallace Collection

Entertain at the Wallace Collection a national museum in a central London town house. Enjoy spectacular rooms ornately decorated with sumptuous 18th Century paintings, glorious royal furniture and vibrant Sèvres porcelain. Or savour the experience of dining in the Courtyard, our elegant and dramatic glass covered atrium.
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Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the most famous concert and event venues in the world, hosting over 340 events a year. It offers unrivalled and unforgettable functions, day or night, for you and your guests in one of London’s most prestigious entertainment venues.
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Fan Museum

The exquisite Fan Museum, unique in the world, combines a classic location with the height of elegance to provide an ideal setting of great character for smaller functions.
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BFI IMAX

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Museum of London

London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world and the Museum of London tells its story. We are located in the heart of the City, just a few minutes walk from St Paul’s.
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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge, one of the world’s most famous bridges is also an exclusive and stunning venue; ideal for events that require something extraordinary
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Foundling Museum

One of London’s hidden treasures, the Foundling Museum has recently been sensitively refurbished to tell the poignant story of London’s first home for abandoned children.
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Roundhouse

From modest Victorian beginnings, as a steam-engine repair shed, to a legendary cultural venue, the Roundhouse has an enviable heritage. Following a £30 million refurbishment, incorporating state-of-the-art production facilities, the doors of this magnificent Grade II* listed building reopened in 2006 and it now stands as one of London’s leading performance venues.
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Royal Festival Hall

From the grandeur of the auditorium, to the intimate surroundings of the Sunley Pavilion, the Royal Festival Hall has a venue to meet your needs.  With its central Thames-side location, the Hall also benefits from excellence transport links and accessibility, making it the ideal choice, whatever your event.
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Laban

Laban is a stunning, ultra-modern venue located a short walk from the bustling centre of Maritime Greenwich. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the Swiss architects also renowned for the Beijing National Stadium (2008 Olympic Games), Laban received the RIBA Stirling Prize for ‘Britain’s Building of the Year’ in 2003.
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Freemasons’ Hall

One of the finest Art Deco buildings in England, Freemasons’ Hall is now Grade II* listed internally and externally and available for all types of events.
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Royal Courts of Justice

One of the finest Art Deco buildings in England, Freemasons’ Hall is now Grade II* listed internally and externally and available for all types of events.
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