Lecture Theatre at One Birdcage Walk

Event Venue · Private space

  28 reviews  – 
1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9jj
St. James's Park Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

A contemporary and fully-equipped Lecture Theatre, ideal for conferences, lectures, broadcasts, speeches and product launches.

With original wood panelling, which give the space a warm, traditional feel, the Lecture Theatre is equipped with air conditioning, audio-visual system, stage, lectern, microphones, two screens for projections and a dedicated technician for the duration of your event.

Located on the ground floor, the Lecture Theatre accommodates up to 210 guests in comfortable fixed tiered seating. The room hire includes the use of the Marble Hall and Gallery, ideal for registration, catering and networking.

Key features
Includes Marble Hall and Gallery for catering and networking
Built-in audio visual
Stage, lectern and top table with microphones
Two screens for projections
Air conditioning
Hearing loop
Tiered seating
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Original wood panelling, giving a traditional feel
Dedicated registration table and coat rail outside the room


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 22:00
from £2585–£4400 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £2585 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £2585 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Tuesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £2585–£4400 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £2585 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £2585 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Wednesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £2585–£4400 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £2585 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £2585 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Thursday
8:30 – 22:00
from £2585–£4400 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £2585 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £2585 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Friday
8:30 – 22:00
from £2585–£4400 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £2585 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £2585 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £3500 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £4400 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £5500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Weekend hire is based on 8 hours in one main space. Timings are flexible and other spaces/time extensions may be added on at additional cost.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £44.00 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £35.00 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £16.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £63.50 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Theatre
up to 210

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(28 reviews and ratings - )

DB
Daisy B.
November 2018
Conference · 150 guests
Very helpful team on site, lovely well kept venue and great location.
It would be great if there were a few more tables available during lunch.
4.8
SS
Sabrina S.
November 2024
Conference · 95 guests
5.0
RG
Razi G.
September 2018
Auditorium / Conference Room · 210 guests
5.0
AB
Anne-Lise B.
October 2017
Conference · 150 guests
4.8

One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers meeting and event spaces in the heart of Westminster.

Overlooking St James's Park and just minutes away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade, One Birdcage Walk combines original period features, unique heritage, modern technology and excellent customer service to create a remarkable backdrop for any occasion. Our beautiful and flexible venue can host a range of events; from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events.


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