Imperial College London

London

Discover Imperial Venues, one of London’s largest academic venues. Located within the esteemed Imperial College London, it offers an impressive array of flexible event spaces, making it the ideal choice for hosting your next residential conference, symposium, summer school and much more.

A range of on-campus accommodation options are also available to book including single, twin or double bedrooms in the 4* rated Prince’s Gardens residence.

 

  • Accommodation available
  • City centre
  • Exhibition space
  • Outdoor space

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Summary of facilities and capacities

Vacation availability

Easter – March and April
Summer – Mid June, July, August and September

 Year round anytime
Theatre style (maximum) 732 0
Cabaret style (maximum) 160 0
Exam style (maximum) 0 0
Boardroom style (maximum) 40 0
Exhibition space(m2) (maximum) 570 0
Banquets & formal dinner (maximum) 350 0
Hotel style bedrooms (maximum) 0 0
University style bedrooms (maximum) 1900 0
Day delegate rates from £68.00 N/A
24 hour rates from N/A N/A
Meeting room only rates from N/A N/A
B&B rates from N/A N/A

Location and transport information

Ideally located in the heart of South Kensington, nestled alongside some of the capital’s most prestigious attractions including the Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, the V&A, Science and Natural History Museums.

South Kensington and Gloucester Road underground stations (Picadilly, Circle and District lines) are less than a ten-minute walk away, offering access to other areas of London and a direct route to Heathrow Airport in under 50-minutes.

Meeting and event spaces that inspire

Meeting and event spaces that inspire

Imperial’s South Kensington campus offers a variety of flexible event spaces including:

  • Sir Alexander Fleming Building: The Sir Alexander Fleming Building is home to some of our most coveted venues on campus. With large lecture theatres, flexible seminar rooms and two foyer areas for up to 320 guests, this building is the perfect space to host summer schools, conferences and training programmes.
  • Skempton Building: The Skempton Building offers an accessible suite of venues including three contemporary lecture theatres, each equipped with great acoustics and the audio-visual technology. Ideal for conferences and training programmes, these spaces can be used in conjunction with the seminar rooms to allow for breakout spaces and networking opportunities.
  • The Sherfield Building: The Great Hall is the largest venue providing tiered seating for 732 guests. Queen’s Tower rooms are often used in conjunction and offer a contemporary space overlooking the Queen’s Lawn and Tower ideal for exhibitions, dinners and receptions for up to 620 guests. This room can also be separated into three smaller breakout spaces.
  • The City and Guilds Building: A modern suite of ten meeting rooms for up to 65 delegates and lecture theatres. It also benefits from a dedicated mezzanine.
  • Royal School of Mines: The third floor can be hired exclusively if required. The ground floor also boasts an impressive reception area with original staircase and period features; its entrance is conveniently accessible from Prince Consort Road.
  • 170 Queen’s Gate: A Grade II listed townhouse with four stunning rooms and a private courtyard garden.

Our services

Imperial Venues offers a range of in-house services to help enhance your event.

  • Catering: Menus have been carefully crafted to suit a range of tastes and budgets, but if you’re looking for something with a difference, the talented team of chefs can design a bespoke, mouth-watering and memorable menu for you. 
  • Audio-visual technology: All AV services are provided in-house with a dedicated support team available. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available across all venues.
  • Event planning and management: A professional and dedicated support team will help you organise and deliver a seamless event.

Accommodation

722 single, twin and double bedrooms with en-suite are available in South Kensington. Rooms can be offered on a room only or bed and breakfast basis. Packed lunch and counter dinner services can also be arranged.

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