ONE BIRDCAGE WALK
Romance on the park
LIBRARY
The grand Elizabethan style library, clad in warm oak, has stunning views over St James's Park from its own private balcony. Located on the second floor, the library houses one of the UK's best engineering collections and is ideal for receptions and dinners.
Maximum Capacity : 200
MARBLE HALL & GALLERY
Located on the lower ground floor, the unique Venetian palazzo styled hall is perfect for evening receptions and dinners.
Maximum Capacity 180
COUNCIL ROOM
Elegantly decorated with Edwardian styled antique oak panelling and an ornate plaster ceiling, the Council room is our largest heritage room. Situated on the second floor with natural daylight, the Council room can be used for large board meetings, seminars, dinners or receptions.
Maximum Capacity : 80
CHRISTOPHER HINTON ROOM
The Christopher Hinton room, situated at the front of the building on the first floor has abundant natural light and views across St James's Park. As one of our largest rooms, the Christopher Hinton room is flexible and can be arranged to suit a variety of needs, from breakfast presentations to training courses or as a syndicate room for larger conferences.
Maximum Capacity: 60
LECTURE THEATRE
The Lecture Theatre is fully modernised and comes equipped with specialist audio-visual technology and raked seating for 210 people. A purpose built top table for six presenters and lectern with microphones makes it ideal for conferences, announcements and product launches.
Hire of the Lecture Theatre also includes:
• Exclusive use of the Marble Hall and Gallery for registration, refreshments and standing buffets
• A dedicated technician for the duration of your event
Maximum Capacity:210
CHARLES PARSONS ROOM
The Charles Parsons room enjoys natural daylight and can accommodate business meetings for up to ten people. Named after Charles Parsons (1854–1931) who invented the steam engine, the room still displays his models and memorabilia.
Maximum Capacity: 10
ENVIRONMENT ROOM
Our recently refurbished Environment Room is perfect for training sessions, group work or meetings in boardroom style.
Available as a suite when hired with the Energy, Transport and Education rooms or a combination of individual rooms, they provide a flexible and functional space for your event.
Maximum Capacity: 12
FRANK WHITTLE ROOM
As one of our larger heritage rooms, the Frank Whittle room can be used for business meetings for up to 18 people or as a lunch room when booked in conjunction with the Christopher Hinton room.
Maximum Capacity: 60
FREDERICK LANCHESTER
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The Frederick Lanchester room is the ideal size for smaller business meetings, intimate dinners or off-site meetings with your senior executives.
Maximum Capacity: 8
GEORGE STEPHENSON ROOM
The George Stephenson room, located on the ground floor next to reception is ideally suited for business meetings. Due to its close proximity to the Lecture Theatre it can also be used as a speakers' room or for conference breakout sessions.
Maximum Capacity:20
HARRY RICARDO
The Harry Ricardo room on the fourth floor is light, bright and has views of Horse Guards Parade and St James's Park. The room is ideal for business meetings or as a catering room used in conjunction with the adjoining Stanley Napier room.
Maximum Capacity: 110
STANLEY NAPIER ROOM
The Stanley Napier room enjoys natural light and modern furnishings. The room is ideal for business meetings, fork buffets, either standing or seated, or receptions. It can be used in conjunction with the Harry Ricardo room through connecting doors.
Maximum Capacity: 110
JOSEPH WHITWORTH ROOM
The Joseph Whitworth room is situated on the ground floor and enjoys natural light and an excellent location along the impressive Presidential corridor from reception. It can be used for business meetings and breakout or workshop style sessions supporting a conference.
Maximum Capacity: 8
TRANSPORT ROOM
Our recently refurbished Transport Room is perfect for training sessions, group work or meetings in boardroom style.
Available as a suite when hired with the Energy, Environment and Education rooms or a combination of individual rooms, providing a flexible and functional space for your event.
Maximum Capacity: 14
