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Central Hall WestminsterCentral London’s largest Conference & Events Venue
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VERSATILITYHistoric meets modern
Cutting edge technology in over 3000m2 function space. Versatile floor options create unique event spaces for small and large events.
VEnuEEvents since 1912
Grade II listed, stunning historic backdrop. Notable speakers include Mahatma Ghandi, Sir Winston Churchill and others.
LocATIonoverlooking Big Ben
Prime location opposite Westminster Abbey with best outdoor terrace views in town! Famous film location.
ARcHITEcTuREMasterpiece built for events
Spacious halls, marble flooring and large windows give an airy feel. Grand staircase design based on Paris Opera House.
cApAcITYSmall 10 – Max 2200
Flexible meeting and event space with 20 rooms and 2 large auditoria. Ideal for seminars, receptions, conferences and concerts.
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“The Great Hall was the perfect
location and many of the delegates
commented on both the architecture and decoration.”
Mr WHiteHouseDWP Universal CreDit
As central London’s largest conference Venue, we create a spectacular atmosphere for your small and large events. our clients value the remarkable range of flexible event spaces, stunning décor and natural light flooding our portfolio of 22 rooms. With a 100 year history in hosting events and overlooking London’s most famous landmarks, this spacious Grade II listed venue is set to leave a lasting impression.
“ central Hall is an amazing place in a great location and we would definitely keep it in mind for the future.” eMily penrose atos
paul soutHern managing DireCtor
WELCOME
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 20.1 36.5 21 Great Hall
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Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 17.2 17 8.2 leCture Hall
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Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 17.2 17 8.2 library
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Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 34.4 34 8.2 leCture Hall & library
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 13.6 9.2 4 GeorGe tHoMas
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Yes – Yes Yes Yes Yes 13.6 9.2 3.9 robert perks
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Yes – – Yes Yes Yes 14.3 9.2 2.3 WilliaM sanGster
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Yes – Yes Yes Yes Yes 14.3 9.2 2.4 DonalD enGlisH
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Yes Yes – Yes Yes Yes 21.5 10.2 3.3 WestMinster Foyer
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Yes – – Yes Yes Yes 5.2 8.8 6.3 alDersGate Conservatory
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Yes – Yes Yes Yes – 5.3 9.5 3.5 DinsDale younG
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Yes – Yes Yes Yes – 5.3 9.5 3.5 MauriCe barnett
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Yes – Yes Yes Yes – 5.3 9.5 3.5 JoHn tuDor
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Yes – – Yes Yes Yes – – 2.5 CaFé (access to public)
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VENUE CAPACITY
Great Hall 3 2160 100 70 400 400 400 480 400 1000 686 Yes
leCture Hall 1 450 60 55 180 160 200 240 200 500 339 Yes
library 1 450 60 55 180 160 200 240 200 500 339 Yes
leCture Hall & library 1 – – – – – – 480 350 1000 678 Yes
GeorGe tHoMas 1 150 50 45 80 50 70 72 50 150 125 –
robert perks 1 150 50 45 80 50 70 72 50 150 125 –
WilliaM sanGster 2 150 50 45 80 50 70 72 50 150 131.5 –
DonalD enGlisH 2 150 50 45 80 50 70 72 50 150 131.5 –
alDersGate lg 250 50 40 110 100 130 156 110 250 280 Yes
WestMinster Foyer lg 150 50 45 80 – 80 80 60 150 219 –
alDersGate Conservatory lg 50 30 30 40 – 30 30 – 60 45.7 –
DinsDale younG 1 60 25 20 30 15 30 36 – 60 50.3 –
MauriCe barnett 1 60 25 20 30 15 30 36 – 60 50.3 –
JoHn tuDor 2 60 25 20 30 15 30 36 – 60 50.3 –
presiDents 3 40 20 15 – – 20 20 – 30 38.5 –
broaDbent g 30 20 15 21 – 30 36 – – 57.8 –
synDiCates (6 rooms) 1 & 2 25 12 9 10 – 10 10 – – var. –
CaFé (access to public) lg 200 – – – – – 200 – – 71.5 –
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concERTS
Hold a breath-taking performance with our world class acoustics.
AWARDS & SHoWS
Flexible flooring, stage settings and a large offstage area make your special events exceptional.
confEREncES
Address a large audience from the centre stage designed for inspiration.
ExHIBITIonS
High ceilings and large windows create an exclusive space to show-case your business over 686m2.
GRADuATIonS& ExAMInATIonS
Achieve and reward excellence in a surrounding to be proud of.
Our spectacular Great Hall can host over 2100 delegates and holds Europe’s largest self-supporting domed ceiling, creating a uniquely intimate atmosphere. Connected to two rotunda rooms with stunning balconies and a beautiful marble foyer this is the perfect space for corporate and public events.
In addition, the bright and spacious Library and Lecture Hall provide flexible space, flooded with natural light for up to 1100.
AGMs
Join the historical world leaders who staged the United Nations Inaugural Assembly here in 1946.
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MEETInGS
22 rooms offer natural light, blackout facilities and state-of- the-art AV and catering.
pRESS confEREncES
Choose from rooms with an integral stage or without to make the most of your press conference.
pRoDucT LAuncHES
Our clients from corporate, financial and cultural organisations love the venue’s flexibility.
REcEpTIonS
The historic ambience plus spacious rooms and foyer areas are ideal for receptions of all sizes.
DInInG
Black tie or canapés, prepared by our chef – holder of the World Master Chef Society plaque.
All our rooms offer flexibility combined with natural light or blackout facilities. Using adjacent rooms and spacious foyers we can create unique event spaces allowing for breakout sessions, catering and registration.
“ Three words – spectacular, professional, thorough.” naCHo Diaz FasttraCkagenCY
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St. James’s Park (a 2 minute walk), the ideal break to recharge your energy for great new ideas.
SEMInARS
Match our wide range of rooms to your specific requirements, all with natural daylight/blackout.
DInInG
Private and corporate dining, prepared by our chef – holder of the World Master Chef Society plaque.
TRAInInG
Adjacent rooms of varying sizes, there are many options for workshops and training days.
REcEpTIonS
Receive your guests on the balcony overlooking the Abbey or one of our many indoor event spaces.
With beautiful original features even our smaller rooms are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your delegates. Select from our varied portfolio of board and syndicate rooms.
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“ The best venue team I have ever worked with, so accommodating and helpful.” alison MarsHall WorlD DeveloPment movement
CATERINGWe know how important catering is at your event, that’s why we work with the multiple award-winning caterer KUDOS. Whether you need innovative canapés, tasty and varied business lunches or sumptuous banquets and dinners, our food experts can design your menus to suit your exacting requirements.
“ The food was lovely – I managed to grab a couple of mini strawberry cheesecakes and they were just so mouth-watering.” lonDon & partners
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AUDIO VISUAL Our in-house AV experts, Eclipse Presentations’ detailed understanding of Central Hall Westminster means that we can support the design, project management and delivery of your event. We provide a comprehensive range of equipment and services to bring an innovative presentation solution to any form of live event, from seminars to large corporate conferences, award ceremonies, gala dinners and product launches. If you want to discuss alternative suppliers, please talk to our team.
“ It was a great pleasure working with the entire team, everyone went above and beyond to make our event so successful.” Gaby siFter the CoCa-Cola ComPanY
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cEnTRAL HALL WESTMInSTER
Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London SW1H 9NH
+44 (0) 20 7222 [email protected]
puBLIc TRAnSpoRT
Westminster 3 minute walkSt. James’s park 3 minute walkVictoria 13 minute walkcharing cross 14 minute walkWaterloo 18 minute walk
Buses 11, 24, 148, 211, 53, 453, 88Airport Heathrow, Gatwick, City Airport, Stansted and Luton
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NEW SCOTLAND YARDSt James’s
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To Victoria (1.1 miles)
Buckingham Palace
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WestminsterCathedral
WestminsterAbbey
Houses ofParliament
Big Ben
HM Treasury
Foreign Office
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London Eye
Vauxhall (1.6 miles)
Waterloo(0.7 miles)
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HoTEL AccoMMoDATIon
We offer preferential rates for 4 and 5 star hotels in the immediate vicinity, including St Ermin’s Hotel and Crowne Plaza Westminster. Please speak to our dedicated team for information about the latest offers for alternative accommodation options.