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1 Wimpole Street

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Venue Type

Conference Centre

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

300

theatre

300

dinner

200

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of Marylebone, just moments from Oxford Circus and Regent Street, 1 Wimpole Street is one of London's leading conference and event venues, combining Edwardian architecture with state-of-the-art event technology. Home to the Royal Society of Medicine, the venue offers an impressive collection of auditoriums, meeting rooms and event spaces designed for conferences, seminars, product launches, exhibitions, corporate dining and hybrid events.

Originally opened in 1912, the Grade II listed building has evolved into a world-class business events venue while preserving its elegant historic character. Contemporary interiors, purpose-built lecture theatres, flexible meeting suites and striking reception spaces create a professional environment capable of accommodating everything from executive meetings to large-scale conferences and networking receptions.

Situated within London's prestigious West End, 1 Wimpole Street combines exceptional facilities, outstanding catering and integrated event technology with one of the capital's most accessible central locations, making it a popular choice for both national and international organisations.

Event Spaces

Guy Whittle Auditorium

The venue's largest lecture theatre seats up to 298 delegates in a tiered theatre layout and features integrated presentation technology, live streaming capabilities and professional production facilities. It is ideally suited to conferences, keynote presentations, medical symposiums and corporate events.

Max Rayne Auditorium

A purpose-built auditorium accommodating up to 146 delegates, the Max Rayne Auditorium provides an impressive setting for conferences, seminars and presentations with integrated audiovisual technology and hybrid event capabilities.

Naim Dangoor Auditorium

Designed for smaller conferences and presentations, the Naim Dangoor Auditorium offers fixed tiered seating for up to 60 delegates and benefits from the same high-quality technology found throughout the venue.

Max Rayne Atrium

Flooded with natural daylight beneath its spectacular vaulted glass roof, the Max Rayne Atrium provides a striking space for exhibitions, networking receptions, product launches, conference catering and evening drinks events.

Cavendish Room

An elegant multifunctional event space used for dining, exhibitions, receptions and conference catering, the Cavendish Room offers a flexible layout for corporate hospitality, awards dinners and networking events.

Meeting Rooms & Boardrooms

A wide selection of seminar rooms, boardrooms and heritage meeting spaces throughout the building accommodate workshops, training sessions, interviews, board meetings and breakout sessions, offering flexible layouts and modern presentation facilities.

Facilities and Services

1 Wimpole Street offers integrated 4K projection, hybrid meeting technology, live streaming facilities, professional sound systems, dedicated in-house AV technicians and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the venue. In-house catering is provided by an experienced culinary team, while dedicated event managers support every stage of planning and delivery. The venue also offers exhibition space, registration areas, cloakroom facilities and full accessibility throughout the principal event spaces.

Location and Access

Situated in Marylebone between Oxford Street and Regent's Park, 1 Wimpole Street enjoys a prime central London location within easy walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Regent's Park stations. The venue benefits from excellent Underground and national rail connections, while nearby hotels, restaurants and shopping districts make it particularly convenient for delegates travelling from across the UK and overseas. Step-free access, lifts throughout the building and dedicated loading arrangements for suppliers ensure smooth event delivery and accessibility for all guests.

Ideal For

Corporate Conferences
Hybrid Events
Medical Conferences
Training Days
Seminars
Product Launches
Exhibitions
Networking Events
Awards Dinners
Private Dining

Key Features

Grade II Listed Edwardian Building
Three Purpose-Built Auditoriums
State-of-the-Art Hybrid Event Technology
Professional In-House AV Team
Flexible Meeting & Conference Rooms
Glass Roofed Max Rayne Atrium
Central Marylebone Location
Excellent Accessibility
Award-Winning In-House Catering
Exclusive Hire Available

Why Hire

1 Wimpole Street combines historic architecture with cutting-edge event technology to create one of London's premier conference venues. Whether hosting a major conference, hybrid event, exhibition or corporate reception, the venue delivers exceptional facilities, experienced event support and an outstanding central London location for events of every scale.