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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

500

theatre

277

dinner

240

bedrooms

About Venue

Located on the prestigious Carlton House Terrace overlooking The Mall and St James's Park, The Royal Society is one of London's most distinguished conference and event venues. Home to the UK's National Academy of Sciences since 1967, this magnificent Grade I listed building combines elegant period architecture with state-of-the-art conference facilities. Offering 12 versatile event spaces for between 10 and 500 guests, The Royal Society is ideally suited to conferences, board meetings, lectures, awards dinners, receptions, private dining and exclusive corporate events.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the venue offers contemporary AV technology, natural daylight throughout and exceptional catering by Graysons, while retaining its historic character. From intimate executive meetings to prestigious evening receptions, The Royal Society provides a unique setting in one of Central London's most iconic buildings.

Event Spaces

Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall

The venue's flagship conference space accommodates up to 277 delegates theatre style, 240 guests for dinner or 500 guests for receptions. Featuring tiered seating, integrated AV technology and professional staging, it is ideal for conferences, keynote presentations, awards ceremonies and gala dinners.

Marble Hall

A magnificent marble reception space accommodating up to 100 guests for receptions or 60 for dining, making it ideal for networking events, drinks receptions and exclusive entertaining.

Wolfson Rooms

An elegant suite of library rooms offering a prestigious setting for meetings, private dining, receptions and executive events, with views across The Mall and St James's Park.

Kohn Centre

A flexible event space accommodating up to 100 delegates, suitable for conferences, seminars, training events, presentations and private dining.

Conference Room

A bright and contemporary meeting room overlooking Waterloo Gardens, ideal for presentations, workshops, meetings and private dining.

Council Room

An executive boardroom accommodating up to 32 delegates, perfect for board meetings, strategy sessions and committee meetings.

Dining Room

A stylish private dining venue suitable for corporate lunches, dinners and client entertaining, with direct access to adjoining reception areas.

City of London Rooms

Three interconnected meeting rooms ideal for interviews, workshops, training sessions and smaller meetings.

Meeting Rooms

The Royal Society offers 12 meeting and event spaces, ranging from executive boardrooms and elegant dining rooms to one of Central London's finest lecture theatres, accommodating events for between 10 and 500 guests.

Facilities and Services

The Royal Society offers complimentary WiFi, integrated AV technology, hybrid event facilities, on-site AV technicians, natural daylight throughout, dedicated event management, Graysons in-house catering, air conditioning, accessible facilities and exclusive hire opportunities.

Location and Access

Located at 6–9 Carlton House Terrace, St James's, London SW1Y 5AG, The Royal Society overlooks The Mall and St James's Park, just a short walk from Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, Green Park and Westminster stations. The venue is ideally positioned for delegates travelling from across London and the UK, with excellent Underground and National Rail connections.

Ideal For

Conferences
Meetings
Board Meetings
Training Events
Seminars
Lectures
Awards Dinners
Private Dining
Networking Events
Receptions

Key Features

12 Meeting & Event Spaces
Grade I Listed Building
Wellcome Trust Lecture Hall
Conference Capacity for 277
Reception Capacity for 500
Graysons Catering
Natural Daylight
Hybrid Event Facilities
St James's Location
Views over The Mall

Why Hire

The Royal Society offers an exceptional combination of historic grandeur, modern conference facilities and one of London's most prestigious addresses. Whether hosting an international conference, executive meeting, lecture or awards dinner, the venue provides first-class event facilities supported by experienced event professionals and award-winning catering.