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Conference and event hire

  • ️Tue Feb 04 2025

University of London Venues offers world-class event spaces in Central London. Based at the historic Senate House in Bloomsbury, we have a range of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for hire.

University of London Venues encompasses a range of outstanding event spaces in and around Senate House. Our location in Bloomsbury, Central London has excellent national and international transport links, and our versatile spaces can accommodate all kinds of events – from conferences and meetings to parties.

We are experts at planning and executing a wide range of events, from conferences and drinks receptions to meetings and ceremonies. MacMillan Hall is one of the largest flat floor spaces in London, with a capacity of 220, and is the perfect space for hospitality and networking. Beveridge Hall features flexible seating and a large stage area for up to 375 guests, making it ideal for presentations, ceremonies, and keynote speaker events.  

Senate House is a Grade II-listed skyscraper with original art deco features, making it an impressive and memorable setting for your guests. It has also been used as the setting for many blockbuster films, so your guests will get a taste of the real Hollywood treatment. Our experienced in-house hospitality and events team are always on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly, so you can book with us worry-free. 

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See our spaces

Conference in Beveridge Hall

Conference panel in Beveridge Hall

Brand events in Crush Hall

Meeting room hire in Senate House

Fashion shoot Crush Hall

Fashion show in Gordon Square Gardens

Fine Dining Senate House table setting

Large scale projection

What our clients say

“The team were so helpful before, after, and throughout the event. The whole process was extremely smooth, Gordon Square Gardens was a really beautiful location, and was perfect for the concept of our SS25 show.”

Studio & Project Manager

Completedworks

“When people arrive at Senate House, Crush Hall is a lovely space to start their experience. There's a really nice atmosphere, a good chatter and a buzz, which is what you want to see at this kind of event.”

Founder

Assemble Events

“This is a stylish venue (Chancellor's Hall) in a great location and gave us an excellent setting for the launch of our new community consultation resource. The staff were really helpful and the catering was excellent too!”

Shelter

“It was a great event and the space worked very well for us – it created good movement for the teams and there was enough space to move around. Your staff were super friendly, the rooms were well setup and everything worked.”

Head of Community and Impact

British Exploring Society

“The events team at UoL were great to work with in the run up to our event – very responsive, proactive and accommodating.

The space itself is historic and the rooms we used were spacious and smart. The lay-out also worked well for us, having the break-out sessions easily accessible from the main space.”

Principal Programme Officer

London Anchor Institutions Network

“Many thanks for arranging the University Gold Medal Dinner. The food and wine were great and everything went extremely well so please accept my thanks. Please could you pass on my thanks to all the staff involved.”

UCL Medical School

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