Why settle for a run of the mill venue when you can hire iconic London venues? From famous hotels and London skyscrapers to family-friendly museums and prestigious Cathedrals here are some of the most iconic London venues on our platform that you can hire for an event like no other!
The Best Iconic London Venues on HeadBox
1. St Pauls Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedral is a historical venue in London. Standing at the highest point in the City for more than 1,400 years. This historic Cathedral has been rebuilt over 4 times with the most recent structure being rebuilt between 1675 and 1710 after the tragedy of the Great Fire of London.
You can hire the Crypts at St Pauls Cathedral for a unique party Space for up to 350 Guests. St. Paul’s is widely considered one of the most beautiful iconic London venues. A one-of-a-kind Space that is famous in the Lonon skyline.
An amazing venue, steeped in history and a beautiful venue for your next event.
2. London Stadium
The London Stadium is a state-of-the-art event venue with a Space for every occasion.
The Royal East and Londoner Lounges are both ideal for drinks receptions and networking events while the Arnold Hills is perfect for Christmas parties, team celebrations and gala dinners.
The venue’s hidden gem is the Forge, a glamourous Space that is perfect for dinners, receptions and parties. With its own bar area and views over the City of London, it is one of the larger rooms available seating up to 250 for a conference, 220 for dinner and receptions for 400 guests.
3. Church House Westminster
This Grade II listed building has been home to some iconic London events. Hire the Assembly Hall at Church House, Westminster and make yours the next one.
One of the capital’s true hidden gems, this Space is set within Dean’s Yard. Offering a peaceful and green setting along with stunning views of Westminster Abbey whilst being only a few minutes’ walk from Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace.
Within this iconic building, you will find 18 unique and exciting event Spaces. From intimate meetings to large conferences and from awards dinners to private dining, you will find the perfect Space for your next event.
4. Somerset House
Somerset House is a Neoclassical building situated in central London. Overlooking the River Thames which was originally the site of a Tudor palace. This iconic London venue was designed by Sir William Chambers in 1776.
There are plenty of event Spaces to hire in this historic landmark. From private dining rooms like The Portico Room to underground vaults which have been transformed into blank canvas Spaces perfect for workshops or exhibitions such as the Embankment Galleries.
5. The Andaz Hotel 
The Andaz Hotel has been a popular London hotel since 1884 when it opened it’s doors as one of London’s original railway hotels. This stunning redbrick Victorian building is one of the best iconic venues London has to offer. So why not hire it for your next venue hire in East London?
One of their most out of the ordinary event Spaces is the Masonic Temple which is perfect if you’re looking for an impressive London party venue.
The Masonic Temple at the Andaz Hotel is one of London’s most remarkable Spaces which was not originally part of the hotel. For years staff at the hotel regularly walked past an inconspicuous looking wall, unaware of what laid behind it!
It wasn’t until a more recent construction in 1912, that someone looking at the blueprints noticed there was an additional room.
The original Italian marble and checked floors of this unique London venue is a real wow-factor for you and your Guests.
If you want to know more about this amazing Space then check out Story Behind the Space blog where we sat down with Liam Rezende, the Marketing Communications Manager at the venue to find out more intriguing details about the Masonic Temple.
6. Alexandra Palace
Another amazingly iconic London venue is Alexandra Palace, otherwise known as The People’s Palace, which first opened in 1863.
This venue is steeped in history. What do you expect from a building that’s survived two fires? Not to mention being the host venue for the first ever television broadcast back in 1936? That’s right, the BBC used Alexandra Palace over 73 years ago, to transmit the world’s first regular high definition public television broadcast live from this historic venue.
Alexandra Palace is home to some very popular event Spaces – the Great Hall is one of our favourites!
It’s the venue’s largest Space and is elaborately decorated in Victorian elegance, providing the perfect setting for large-scale events and exhibitions.
The Great Hall can accommodate up to 10,000 for a concert, 7,000 for a theatre-style conference and 5,000 for a banquet.
7. The Octagon, Queen Mary University
The Grade II listed Queens’ Building is home to the elegant Octagon. Built in 1887, the Octagon was originally the Queen Mary library, designed by Victorian architect ER Robson and inspired by the Reading Room at the British Museum.
Restored in 2006, brightly coloured leather-bound books have been reinstated to the bookshelves with busts of famous literati looking down from the beautiful high domed ceiling; combining to create a wonderfully atmospheric setting in order to provide a ‘wow’ factor for any event.
8. The Ritz 
Who hasn’t has heard of The Ritz? A quintessentially British venue in the city. With plenty of iconic London venues to hire inside it’s no surprise it’s a favourite for events.
First opened it’s door in 1906, it was soon considered as one of the greatest hotels in the world. It still holds the prestigious title to this day and plays host to hundreds of events every week.
This prestigious London hotel has plenty of great event Spaces such as the Marie Antoinette Suite, which is the perfect private dining spot in a Space that accommodates up to 80 people
9. The Gherkin
Although fairly modern in comparison to some of these historic landmarks, The Gherkin has quickly become of the most iconic venues of modern day London.
This instantly recognisable tower overlooks the entire city and has gained a reputation as the ‘most civilised skyscraper in the world’.
The Gherkin was finally completed in 2003 and opened it’s doors to the long awaiting public in 2004 as a 41 story skyscraper like no other in the financial district of London.
The Gherkin is home to a few different event Spaces so here’s a whistle-stop tour of some of our favourites.
There’s also the Helix and Iris which is an elegant private dining room on the 38th level of this London landmark.
10. The Underglobe
The Underglobe is located beneath the Globe Theatre with a dedicated Bankside entrance.
This venue promises to impress your Guests, offering a conversation starter between the Guests who really know their Shakespeare!
This spectacular event Space includes a private mezzanine level for arrival drinks. Entertain your Guests from the get-go and begin your event with a sparkling drinks reception.
Also featuring a sweeping staircase, high ceilings and built-in stage, this Space features everything you’ll need to captivate your clients.
In addition, a high standard of AV is included, as standard and white drapery provide an optional blank canvas to tailor the Space.
Whatever your event, you can’t go wrong with this historic London venue.
11. London Palladium 
The London Palladium is a traditional Grade II listed West End theatre located in Westminster.
The London Palladium, which opened in 1910, has hosted some of the world’s biggest events and staged the biggest names both past and present in the show-biz industry. One of the best Iconic London Venues for large-scale conferences.
With iconic British shows such as Royal Variety Performance and Sunday Night at The London Palladium which all showcased some of the biggest stars of the age.
You can hire the entire venue for a large conference of up to 2200 people – and walk in the footsteps of some real celebrity icons.
12. The British Museum 
The British Museum is a London institution dedicated to history, art and culture which was established in 1753.
You can hire the Lecture Theatre at this inspiring London venue for a maximum of 330 Guests. Perfect if you want one of the best options for conference venue hire London has to offer.
13. Westminster Abbey
With over 1000 years of history, Westminster Abbey is a treasure trove of paintings and artefacts and of course, the site of many a Royal wedding.
Dating back to the 14th Century, the Cellarium was once used by monks to store their food. It now makes for a stunning background to drinks receptions and dinners with its vaulted ceiling and fascinating history.
So, if you want to host your next event in an iconic venue in London then these at the best spots!
Our site is full of sensational iconic London venues, so why not check out our Historic Venues collection too for more great venue options!
Don’t forget that our Concierge Team are always happy to put together a list of options designed to fit your needs. Email them on support@headbox.com for further details.
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