meeting space and conference facilities

On these pages you will find an outline of conference facilities and meeting space in the London South Central area.

• Coin Street neighbourhood Centre

Situated in Londons dynamic South Bank area minutes from Waterloo station, the award-winning Coin Street neighbourhood centre has a range of contemporary state-of-the-art conference, meeting and event spaces. Ideally situated for rail, river, road and bus connections, the centre is surrounded by the designer shops, bars, restaurants and attractions of Londons South Bank. The bright, inviting spaces have floor to ceiling natural daylight, stylish designer furniture and environmentally sustainable features throughout.  The spaces are flexible and suit a wide range of activities; from seminars and training courses to board meetings and product launches. A superb and spacious roof terrace has stunning views of Oxo Tower Wharf the National Theatre and London Eye. The spaces have comprehensive built-in AV equipment and a range of different menus are available to suit all budgets and event requirements, provided by our preferred caterers. Drinks and canape receptions can be catered for within the centre, and dinner events and formal lunches can be arranged at the nearby restaurants at Oxo Tower Wharf.

 

108 Stamford Street, SE1 9NH

Tel: 020 7021 1650

Email: conference@coinstreet.org

Web: www.coinstreet.org

 

• Comfort Inn - Vauxhall

This is a newly built hotel fronting the Thames and as such has is fully equipped with modern facilities including a bar, fitness rooms and parking facilities. It is the ideal place for meetings, seminars or training and has three modern conference suites with capacity for up to 75 delegates. Vauxhall has excellent underground and overland transport links and is a short taxi ride from Victoria and the City of London. As such it is ideally located for the business traveller.

87 South Lambeth Road, SW8 1RN Tel: 020 7735 9494 Web:www.conferenceandmeetingroomsincentrallondon.co.uk

 

• HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast provides something unique in the way of conference facilities. The Admirals Quarters, Wardroom and Anteroom, the Ships Company Dining Hall and the Gunroom banqueting suites can be hired for receptions, lunches, dinners and conferences, and a full catering service is available. Londons foremost specialist in events run conferences to ensure that everything goes smoothly. The full range of conference facilities is available and the catering menus are broad, from formal dining to finger buffet receptions. HMS Belfast is conveniently located with the excellent transport links of London Bridge and Tower Bridge, both areas having a wide range of accommodation to choose from. Capacity up to 350 delegates. Morgans Lane, Tooley Street, SE1 2JH Tel: 020 7403 6246 Email: hms.belfast@sodexho-uk.com Web: www.iwm.org.uk/belfast  

• Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museum provides a great unique venue for conferences and meetings. It is set in nine acres of parkland and is close to both the City and Westminster so has excellent transport links. A conference suite is available during the day for a range of functions such as meetings and training days. For a speculator evening reception, the atrium, a 70ft high glass domed space with five full sized aeroplanes suspended from the ceiling can also be hired. Capacity is up to 1,000 delegates.

Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ Tel: 020 7416 5392 Email: hospitality@iwm.org.uk Web:www.iwm.org.uk/lambeth/venue/index.htm  

• Kings College London

Kings College London has a wide range of conference facilities with a selection of theatres, classrooms and exhibition space at various campuses. There are two recently refurbished buildings at the Waterloo and London Bridge Campuses including a main auditorium with a 360 delegate seating capacity. Kings College has a team of technicians to assist with technical issues and a range of audio-visual equipment is available. Catering, from finger buffet to banquet can also be provided by experienced chefs. Kings College is close to Waterloo and as such has excellent transport links.

Kings Conference & Vacation Bureau, Kings College London 3rd Floor Strand Bridge House, Strand, WC2R 1HH Tel: 020 7848 1700 Email: conferences@kcl.ac.uk Web:www.kcl.ac.uk  

• London Bridge Hotel

London Bridge Hotel strikes the balance between traditional comfort and modern facilities. The hotel provides five conference rooms of varying sizes for meetings for up to 100 people. All conference suites have the latest conferencing equipment including the latest audio-visual equipment and ISDN lines for video conferencing as well as overhead projector, flipchart & pens included in Delegate Packages. London Bridge is a thriving district on the edge of the city with excellent transport links making it an ideal place to host either short meetings or longer conferences and events.

8-18 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG Tel: 020 7855 2200 Email: sales@london-bridge-hotel.co.uk Web:www.london-bridge-hotel.co.uk

• London Councils

 59½ Southwark Street has impressive conference facilities available for hire.

The refurbished Victorian building is the main office of London Councils and is within walking distance of the City of London, close to the river and with good transport links.  Rooms include a conference suite and offers impressive facilities that are suitable for any launch, reception or conference. There are also four larger meeting rooms, many smaller meeting rooms, as well as a roof top terrace, the perfect venue for meetings in the summer.  Reasonable rates for half day and full day bookings are available. 59�Southwark Street, SE1 0AL Tel: 020 7934 9999 Email:Room.Bookings@londoncouncils.gov.uk Web: www.londoncouncils.gov.uk

• London Marriot Hotel, County Hall

This Listed Building holds 200 rooms and is in a fantastic location on the River Thames with unrivalled views of the River, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The London Marriott provides a distinctive venue for executive meetings and conferences with eight elegantly decorated and fully equipped conference suites. The latest innovations are available including state of the art audio-visual and presentation technology as well as teleconferencing and videoconferencing capabilities. Added extras help the event run smoothly including Executive Meeting Managers to help plan and project manage each event, Red Coat staff to handle last-minute requests, contemporary catering and internet access in all rooms. This hotel is conveniently located close to Waterloo International Terminal and therefore has excellent transport links, making it an ideal conference venue.

County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB Tel: 020 7928 5200 Web: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/LONCH  

• London South Bank University

London South Bank University has a wide range of conference facilities including the Keyworth Conference Suite, which makes a fantastic venue with its spectacular views towards Parliament and Central London. It is a new building and close to Elephant and Castle tube, so is easily accessible. Catering is also available.

103 Borough Road, SE1 0AA Tel: Corporate Affairs 020 7815 6702

• Novotel Southwark Bridge Road

This hotel is conveniently located close to Waterloo International Terminal and is the first New Generation Novotel incorporating a new design. The hotel boasts full conference facilities with Internet access and all the necessary equipment. Hotel rooms have a desk for working or dining, modem/phone point, laptop safe and in-room Internet. It is a modern hotel with excellent facilities including a fitness suite, no-smoking rooms, a restaurant and family rooms. It has its excellent travel connections is ideal for conferences and for the business traveller.

53-61 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9HH Tel: 020 7089 0400 Web:www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/3269/fiche_hotel.shtml  

• Novotel Waterloo

This hotel is conveniently located close to Waterloo International Terminal on the South Bank of the Thames. It is a modern hotel with excellent facilities including a fitness suite, no-smoking rooms, a restaurant and family rooms.

It has full conference facilities with internet access and all the necessary equipment. With its excellent travel connections and close proximity to the city centre.

113, Lambeth Road, SE1 7LS Tel: 020 7793 1010 E-mail: H1785@accor-hotels.com Web: www.novotel.com  

• Southwark Cathedral

This new Conference Centre a unique environment located at the heart of Bankside. It is available at competitive rates and offers full catering support including private dining. There is a range of conference rooms, which are ideal for receptions, conferences, seminars and smaller meetings or as breakout rooms. All the necessary equipment is available including audio-visual equipment overhead projectors, screens, flipcharts, whiteboards, television and VHS player. Other systems can also be provided on request. Many of the rooms overlook the Cathedral grounds or the river providing a relaxing venue. Southwark Cathedral is next to London Bridge Station, providing excellent transport links and a range of accommodation for the business visitor. Capacity for up to 100 delegates.

London Bridge, SE1 9DA Tel: Rose Harding - 020 7367 6722 E-mail: conferences@dswark.org.uk Web:www.dswark.org/cathedral/conference.htm

• Southwark Rose Hotel

The Southwark Rose Hotel is a newly built hotel in the heart of London, providing modern conference facilities and accommodation, which make it the ideal place for the business traveller. There is a selection of conference rooms, all equipped with telephones with modem connection points as well as all the usual conference equipment. The hotel offers its guests an executive business lounge on the 6th floor. From here a guest can fax and photocopy for free and also check e-mails from Internet kiosks. There is complimentary tea and coffee available and selected soft drinks and snacks between the hours of 11am and 2am. The Southwark Rose Hotel has excellent transport links being conveniently located close to both Southwark tube and London Bridge tube and train station.

43 - 47 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 9HH Tel: 020 7015 1480 Web:www.southwarkrosehotel.co.uk

• Tower Bridge

Four unique settings available for hire, including breakfasts and evening receptions - The Walkways, which, at 45 metres above the Thames, offer panoramic views over London. The historical Victorian Engine Rooms house the huge and beautifully maintained coal driven engines that were once used to power the bridge lifts. The Bridge Masters Dining Room is an intimate space for cosy dinners, meetings and cocktail receptions. The venue is also licensed for weddings and commitment ceremonies. The North Tower Lounge is a day space ideal for daytime meetings, product launches etc.

Capacities: The Walkways: Reception 250, Dinner 120 The Engine Rooms Reception 120, Dinner 70 Bridge Masters Dining Room Reception 40, Dinner/ Meeting 12 North Tower Lounge: Reception 50, Meeting 20  

Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP Tel: 020 7407 9222 Web: www.towerbridge.org.uk  

• Vinopolis

Vinopolis provides something a little bit different in terms of conference facilities. There is a range of simply stunning rooms, which are versatile and adaptable. The contemporary decoration is striking and brings together original and modern architecture on a range of themes. Rooms and can hold between 80 and 500 guests for every type of event. This is an ideal venue for anything from small day conferences to corporate events, lunches, dazzling receptions and product launches or temporary exhibitions. Vinopolis is in an ideal location close to the transport links and hotels of London Bridge. Capacity for up to 800 delegates.

No 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU Tel: 020 7940 8322 Email: events@vinopolis.co.uk Web: www.vinopolis.co.uk  

• Westminster Boating Base

One of Londons best-kept secrets for conferences, meetings and training courses. The Base is set exclusively in pretty London gardens in an inrivalled position on the north bank of the Thames. The venue has stunning river views from all three of the rooms, and adjoining balconies extend over the river, which offers ample outside space. Dimensions of the rooms are: The Pavilion is 16m x 11m, The Edgson is 10m x 9m, The Ward-Room is 5m x 3m. Full catering can be provided.

Westminster Boating Base, 136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Tel: 020 7821 7389  Email: enquiries@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk Web: www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk

• Young Vic Theatre

The Club Room is a unique private space at the heart of the Young Vic. Located off the mezzanine bar, it is an unusual backdrop for your business meeting, training session or away-day, as well as being ideal for filming, photo shoots and auditions. The Club Room can also be used for receptions and private dining.

With direct access onto the terrace overlooking The Cut the Club Room has Wifi, an LCD screen with laptop and MP3 connection, DVD player and a choice of catering options to suit your event and budget.

The Young Vic is just a short walk from Waterloo mainline and underground station, and Southwark underground station.

 

Capacities
Boardroom: 16
Theatre: 25
Reception: 35

Rates
Full day         Half Day       
£400            £200
       
Half day (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) rates are based on access between 8am and 6pm Mon-Sat. Additional hours £50p/h. Concessionary rates considered for local organisations. All prices shown are excluding VAT.
Evening receptions, private dining and Sunday access available on request.

To check availability or to make a booking please email hires@youngvic.org or call 020 7922 2849.

If you are interested in hiring the Young Vic for a conference, seminar or rehearsed reading, please email hires@youngvic.org or call 020 7922 2849. All availability is subject to the Young Vics Artistic programming.

Please note that our spaces are not available to hire for external productions or rehearsal periods.

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