Two rooms in {10-11} Carlton House Terrace are getting a makeover

The Mall Room and Lecture Room at {10-11} Carlton House Terrace are getting refurbed!

“We’ve worked with a specialist carpet company to add a luxe feel to two of our favourite rooms, The Mall and Lecture Rooms. The bespoke carpet designs were inspired by the intricate ceilings in each space, and the deep emerald carpet colour with gold accents reinstate the grandeur and history of 10 Carlton House Terrace which was formally one of London’s grandest homes.. We hope that these new carpets will enhance the event experience, particularly for lunches, dinners and receptions.” – Amie Murphy, Venue Business Development and Marketing Manager.

If you’re looking for a room with a view, then The Mall and Lecture Rooms are the perfect setting to impress your guests. The aptly named Mall Room overlooks St James’s Park, Horse Guards Parade and the London Eye and the Lecture Room is the only room at {10-11} with a painted ceiling in the trompe-l’œil style – both give a real sense of place to any event.

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If you’d like to find out more about {10-11} Carlton House Terrace, head to their page.

Church House Westminster make the Exhibition News Awards 2022 shortlist

Church House have been selected as a finalist in the category: Best Venue Under 10,000sqm.  

The Exhibition News Awards (ENAs) return to Battersea Evolution on 18th March 2022 to showcase outstanding achievements within the UK and global exhibition industry. The awards celebrate individuals, teams, and businesses across several new and revised categories that reflect the ever-changing exhibitions industry.

The category for venues under 10,000sqm is open to all venues based in the UK. Judges will be looking for quantity and diversity of events held, ESG strategies and their results, how the venue has improved facilities, and its commitment to working with organisers and D&I strategies.

Head of Events for Church House Westminster, Vedrana Dancerelle, comments: “We’re delighted to be recognised for the way we evolved with the challenge of the pandemic. Innovative and creative adaptation of our facilities and a pro-active way of finding solutions have secured new and exciting exhibitions for the multi-purpose venue. Of course, this ripple-effect extends to the Westminster community in which we operate and the wider London build-back for events, which is a huge benefit to the industry”.

The growing popularity of Church House Westminster as an exhibition destination is due to a number of advantages the unique venue offers:

  • A central London location, in the heart of Westminster with stunning views of Westminster Abbey and Dean’s Yard
  • An expert team of venue experts fully supported by dedicated event coordinators, on-site production technicians, and caterers to deliver seamless events for exhibition organisers, their delegates, and sponsors.
  • A choice of 19 versatile event spaces, the largest an impressive circular hall, and a purpose-built virtual studio.

Congratulations Church House Westminster! We wish you the best of luck for the final. Find out more about this unique venue here.

QEII thanks donors for coats for London’s vulnerable

The QEII Centre is thanking its visitors, staff and passers-by for their generous donations of coats for the capital’s most vulnerable residents.

London’s leading conference and events venue partnered once again with charity HandsOn London to serve as a coat collection point for its WrapUp London campaign.

The campaign, now in its eleventh year, asked for unwanted or unused coats to be dropped at selected points around the capital during a two-week period in November. Coats are sorted before being distributed to charities that support the vulnerable in London, including the homeless, the elderly and refugees.

This year, in its third year of supporting the campaign, QEII collected an estimated 325 coats, taking the total number of coats it has amassed for the charity to 3,825.

Diane Waldron, director of sales and marketing at QEII, said: “HandsOn London is a fantastic organisation which, through its annual WrapUp London campaign, aims to get a warm coat to every individual who needs one. The QEII Centre proudly served as a collection point once again and we are very grateful to every person who donated a coat and supported the appeal.”

Jon Meech, chief executive, HandsOn London, said: “Collections as held by the QEII Centre are the heart and soul of Wrap Up London. These local collections have enabled people to donate their spare coat easily and locally to where they live and work. We would like to thank everyone at the QEII Centre for their time and enthusiasm and to everyone who donated a coat to their collection. You have helped hundreds of local people stay warm this winter. Thank you.”

Enjoy a Champagne Lanson Dinner at 116 Pall Mall

Enjoy a Champagne Lanson Dinner at 116 Pall Mall.

Whether it’s your preferred regular tipple or something you save for special occasions, drinking Champagne has long been synonymous with style. To celebrate World Champagne Day on 22 October, 116 Pall Mall are inviting you to join them for a guided four-course Champagne Lanson Dinner in the Champagne Bar.

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The best of Westminster Christmas party venues

It’s time to start thinking about your Christmas party! Whether you’re looking for a traditional festive event with all the trimmings, something a bit different, or even the opportunity to create your own bespoke occasion, we’ve got you covered. Explore the very best Christmas party venues in Westminster.

 

116 Pall Mall

From South Carolina to central London, 116 Pall Mall is being transformed into the dancehall of your dreams for your Christmas party venue in London. It may be 2021 outside, but they’re throwing it back to the 1920s this Christmas…Celebrate the roaring twenties in style and step back in time as 116 Pall Mall is transformed into an Art Deco masterpiece for your Christmas party 2021. Expect glittering chandeliers in every event space, delicious food and cocktails, incredible entertainment from the Gatsby Girls and much more as part of their Christmas packages and private parties.

It wouldn’t be the ‘20s without some misbehaving, so throw it back to prohibition in the secret cellar wine bar or flaunt your riches in one of the seven beautiful ballrooms – no matter how subtle or sensational you want to go, 116 Pall Mall have flexible party packages and Christmas venues perfect for every occasion.

Find out more and make an enquiry: https://www.116pallmall.com/christmas

 

10-11 Carlton House Terrace

Enjoy traditional holiday festivities in the Georgian grandeur of 10-11 Carlton House Terrace. Located in the heart of London’s West End, start your celebrations with a tour of the twinkling Christmas lights in Regent Street, Bond Street or St James’s before heading into your own private room for a sumptuous lunch, relaxed reception or evening of fine-dining and revelry. The interiors of 10-11 Carlton House Terrace will leave you feeling merry and bright with their 12ft Christmas tree and beautiful wreaths greeting you on arrival. Party packages start from £90 + VAT and include room hire, delicious food from catering partners Searcys and entertainment from Nathan Hassall Music.

For more information, contact the team at [email protected].

 

RIBA at 66 Portland Place

RIBA at 66 Portland Place’s popular ‘Build your Own’ Christmas party package has returned for 2021 and is fully customisable to match your taste, budget, and requirements. Having noted a reluctance to opt for fully themed packages in favour of a more bespoke celebration over the last few years, the premise of the ‘Build Your Own’ experience – a subtle nod to RIBA’s architectural roots – is to offer multiple F&B options at different price points, as well as a choice of three architecturally stunning event spaces to suit parties of all sizes. With this taken care of, it gives you more time to be creative with bespoke theming and entertainment!

If you are ready to get your annual Christmas party back in the diary, contact the RIBA team by emailing [email protected] to find out more and secure your preferred date.

 

Lincoln’s Inn

Set within 11 acres of ‘old Legal London’ architecture, the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn provides the perfect setting for your festive event. Whether it is the magnificence of the Old Hall, one of the finest Tudor buildings in London, or the grandeur of the Great Hall, opened in 1845 by Queen Victoria, the rooms available to hire at Lincoln’s Inn, beautifully dressed for a traditional Christmas, provide the most unique backdrop for a splendid party.

Christmas will be a time to celebrate this year with colleagues and clients alike. Their Events Team have designed exclusive Christmas Party packages starting from just £108 per person. Take the stress out of organising your party this year and let the team at Lincoln’s Inn create a memorable experience and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

To enquire, please email [email protected] or call 0207 405 5969.

 

IET London: Savoy Place

IET London: Savoy Place offers an exquisite setting in central London to celebrate Christmas. Experience breath-taking views across the River Thames from the Riverside Room and Maxwell Library whilst wrapped up in all the joyous festivities. Get ready to pop the Prosecco, clink your glasses and look out at London’s twinkling skyline as you toast the festive period among colleagues and friends.

Savoy Place offers spectacular all-inclusive Christmas party packages, but you can also speak to one of the team about getting creative and developing your own bespoke event. With trains and transport links right on the doorstep, the venue is perfectly located for all of the team to get home safely after a memorable night in central London.

For more information, contact the Savoy Place team: https://savoyplace.theiet.org/contact-us/

Six Westminster venues recognised as finalists in the London Venue Awards

Following a year of exceptional service, innovation and dedication in the events industry, six worthy Westminster Venue Collection venues have been recognised as finalists in the 2021 London Venue Awards, taking place on 19 November 2021.

The London Venue Awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional quality of venues in the city. The awards comprise of 20 categories and are judged independently by leading industry professionals.

The Westminster Venue Collection members that have been shortlisted are:

Find out more about the awards and the finalists: https://londonvenueawards.co.uk/finalists-2021/

 

The QEII Centre to host global Family Firm Institute conference

London’s leading conference and events venue, The QEII Centre, is to host the Family Firm Institute’s (FFI) annual global conference on 21 and 22 October.

It will be the first time the conference, which brings together the most influential leaders in the field of family-owned companies and has run since 1988, will take place at QEII.

FFI is working with academic host Cambridge Judge Business School to deliver the two-day in-person event titled Shaping Futures: Evolve, Emerge, Engage.

Delegates will be invited to attend keynotes from Fisk Johnson, chairman and CEO of SC Johnson, Christoph Loch, director of Cambridge Judge Business School and ‘futurenaut’ Mark Stevenson, take part in breakout sessions covering a wide range of areas of family business and celebrate the accomplishments of the FFI’s membership.

The in-person conference, which will be held in The QEII Centre’s Churchill and Pickwick rooms and across the second floor, follows the FFI’s two-day virtual conference on 18 and 19 October.

The FFI annual global conference is open to anyone involved in family business. For more details on the conference, or to register to attend the in-person event at The QEII Centre visit  https://digital.ffi.org/ffi-global-conference//

Jazz nights are back at 116 Pall Mall!

After the success of their jazz nights over the summer, 116 Pall Mall is bringing them back in the Champagne Bar on the first Thursday of every month.

Starting 7 October, join 116 Pall Mall for an evening of smooth rhythms in sumptuous surroundings – with a delicious cocktail list, a new bar menu and of course, live jazz.

Starting at 6.30pm, the jazz nights are open to members and non-members. Bring your friends and family to enjoy food and drinks from their new menus while you sit back and enjoy the show.

Tickets are free for the first event on the 7 October. Book now while availability lasts: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/116pallmall

Church House Westminster launches new instant event package

Church House Westminster has launched a new instant event package to help event organisers find last-minute venue hire solutions until the end of 2021.

The venue stands ready to instantly facilitate daytime conferences by offering a ready-to-go all-inclusive conference package with both room hire and audio-visual equipment for in-person events from £6,385.

Event organisers can choose to include live streaming with a £1,495 bolt-on or make the conference hybrid with a £2,000 supplement.

The move follows an influx of last-minute venue hire requests in recent months expertly organised by the venue team, which boasts both in-situ event planners and technologists.

Late availability dates and packages can be found on the Church House website: https://churchhouseconf.co.uk/offers/

RIBA at 66 Portland Place’s ‘Build Your Own’ package is the perfect solution for last-minute meetings

With lead times for events seemingly getting shorter since the pandemic, RIBA at 66 Portland Place has seen an increase in demand for its ‘Build Your Own’ packages as organisers look to book last-minute meetings and team catch ups.

Whether it’s a small-scale leadership meeting or an all-company AGM, RIBA’s ‘Build Your Own’ meeting package – a subtle nod to its architectural roots – has been designed to simplify the organisation of an in-person or hybrid event. A range of food & beverage options set at multiple price points to suit budget and taste are available, as well as a choice of fully equipped rooms featuring Art Deco details and all the necessary AV facilities for large, mid-sized and intimate meetings.

Organising a last-minute event is no mean feat but the ‘Build Your Own’ packages are the perfect option for organisers needing to create a successful and memorable event experience at short notice. To find out more about the ‘Build Your Own’ event packages and availability, email [email protected].