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“Designed by one of London’s best known architects, Charles Holden, Senate House still retains many original iconic features.”

Features

  • Accessible
  • Break Out Spaces
  • Cloak Room
  • Air Conditioning
  • AV Support
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi

Senate House at the University of London

Senate House is an iconic art deco building in the university district of leafy Bloomsbury, and is the University of London’s flagship event space. Designed by one of London’s best known architects, Charles Holden, Senate House still retains many original iconic features. With a variety of spaces, Senate House is perfect for corporate away days, receptions, conferences, exhibitions, banquets, graduations, award ceremonies, and more.

 

Why Choose Senate House:

  • Senate House is frequently used as a filming location and backdrop for iconic events such as London Fashion Week, making it a unique space.
    All spaces for hire are easily accessed by public transport in Zone 1, with buses, tubes, and train stations all within easy walking distance.
    Our Events Managers take accessibility and sustainability seriously, with seasonal catering, built in AV equipment, and disability access as standard.

 

Transport links:

  • Situated in Bloomsbury, Senate House enjoys a prime location in the heart of London. With excellent transport links and proximity to major attractions such as the British Museum, West End theatres, and Covent Garden, it offers unparalleled convenience and accessibility for event attendees.
  • Senate House benefits from excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for guests and delegates. The venue is within walking distance of several major transport hubs, including Russell Square, Goodge Street, and Tottenham Court Road underground stations, providing convenient connections to the rest of the city via the London Underground network. Additionally, numerous bus routes serve the surrounding area, offering further flexibility for attendees traveling to and from the venue.

 

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Conferences and meetings at Senate House

Recently, Senate House has hosted conferences including the Festival of Higher Education and Central School of Speech and Drama’s PSi Conference. Purpose-built breakout rooms surrounding the premier spaces make it an ideal venue for conferences for up to 400 delegates. The Beveridge Hall makes a perfect main space for the conference, equipped with built-in AV, three phase power, and LCD projector. MacMillan Hall has direct access to the kitchen, making it the perfect space to provide catering and refreshments to your guests, whilst the complimentary Crush Hall provides the ideal area for guests to register, mingle, and network.

Awards and Dinners at Senate House

As a university, Senate House is expert at hosting large-scale award ceremonies and dinners, hosting dignitaries from across the globe and even royalty. Beveridge Hall is the perfect space for conferences, gala dinners and award ceremonies. As one of Central London’s largest venues with a capacity of 375 in theatre and 200 in cabaret or dining, the spaces feature flexible seating and a large stage area. The space benefits from excellent natural acoustics and audio-visual facilities including a full-size screen, audio and video recording facilities, fixed and roving microphones and adjustable lighting.

Drinks Receptions at Senate House

Spaces such as Chancellors Hall and Crush Hall make the ideal setting for drinks receptions, with the Beveridge Hall accommodating up to 100 guests. With catering, period features, and high ceilings, Senate House will give your guests the ‘wow’ factor.

Historical Significance

  • Built in the 1930s and designed by architect Charles Holden in art deco style, Senate House boasts a rich historical heritage that adds an air of gravitas to any event held within its walls.
  • During the Second World War, the British government used Senate House as the Ministry of Information, and the building has even been the inspiration for numerous literary classics, including George Orwell’s Ministry of Truth in the novel 1984.

Versatile Spaces

Senate House offers a variety of rooms that can be transformed and adapted to various types of events, from group discussions, networking events to panel discussions and lectures given by selected individuals. Woburn Suite can be divided by a partitioning wall to create two spaces; Beveridge Hall features flexible seating and a large stage area; there is also the capacity to support digital and hybrid events.

 

Take a virtual tour of the rooms:

Beveridge Hall

Crush Hall

Chancellor’s Hall

MacMillan Hall

Woburn Suite

Senate Room

Location

University of London, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU 

Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street

Event spaces at University of London Venues

Beveridge Hall

Beveridge Hall boasts flexible seating and a large stage area for meetings and conferences. The space benefits from excellent natural acoustics and audio-visual facilities including a full-size screen, audio and visual recording, fixed and roving microphones, and adjustable lighting. The complimentary Crush Hall inspires visitors entering the venue, with its elegant art deco styling complemented by a dramatic staircase leading up to spacious landings.

Room Capacity
  • 500 RECEPTION
  • 40 U-SHAPED
  • 200 CABARET
  • 200 DINNER
  • 400 THEATRE
  • 40 BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • High Ceilings
  • Natural Lighting
  • Period Features (In Room)
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MacMillan Hall

MacMillan Hall is perfect for parties, award ceremonies, and dining. With a professional kitchen connected to the hall, there are a variety of catering options available to you, including buffet-style food or fine dining. With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have a perfect area for pre-drinks or a reception. The space includes many original features that were restored which gives the room a historical, elegant feel.

Room Capacity
  • 200 RECEPTION
  • 130 CABARET
  • 130 DINNER
Features
  • Accessible
  • High Ceilings
  • Natural Lighting
  • Period Features (In Room)
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Woburn Suite

Room Capacity 120 Guests
Room capacity
120
THEATRE
30
U-SHAPED
60
CABARET
30
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • High Ceilings
  • Natural Lighting
  • Period Features (In Room)
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Chancellor’s Hall

Room Capacity 246 Guests
Room capacity
100
RECEPTION
70
DINNER
120
THEATRE
70
CABARET
30
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • High Ceilings
  • Natural Lighting
  • Period Features (In Room)
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