About

University of London Venues is a unique collection event venues, which provide a wide range of spectacular spaces for conferences, dinner parties, corporate events,  meetings and film shoots.

Located in the leafy Bloomsbury University district in central London, our trio of venues benefit from excellent national and international transport links.

Senate House – Central London Venue

Senate House is our flagship venue and an iconic fixture on the London Skyline.

Senate House is an art deco London event venue situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to historical attractions such as the British Museum, British Library and the West End. It’s a short walk from several tube stations and is close to many hotels, making it a practical location for any London conference, event or meeting.

Elegant Event Space

Senate House blends timeless elegance with leading-edge technology to bring gravitas and glamour to gatherings of all descriptions. Complemented by first-class catering and support services, the work of our event coordinators is focused on delivering memorable experiences, time and time again.

Today, Senate House is home to our world-famous library, as well as administrative offices and meeting rooms. This building was originally commissioned as a purpose-built central headquarters for the University of London. but the building originally opened back in 1936 and during wartime Senate House was used by the Ministry of Information, (inspiring George Orwell’s description of the Ministry of Truth in his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four). Find out more about the fascinating history of Senate House.

The building is an iconic presence; one of London’s earliest skyscrapers, clad in striking Portland Stone, with imposing grand vistas and green open spaces.

Student Central - Spacious Event Venue

Student Central is the largest student hub in the capital and hosts large events, from concerts to fresher’s fairs. This large venue also has a number of light and spacious meeting rooms available for hire.

Practical meeting room spaces

Each of the meeting rooms at Student Central is complemented by lots of natural light and supported by Student Central’s own fantastic catering team. All food is freshly prepared onsite and we can tailor bespoke menus for you and your budget.

We provide all equipment and our University of London Venues’ event team is on hand at all times to ensure your meeting runs smoothly.

Garden Halls - State of the Art Venue

The most recently built development amongst the University complex, Garden Halls is sophisticated and modern, providing a selection of 8 spacious and well-lit meeting rooms.

Close to St Pancras Station and Kings Cross Tube Station, Garden Halls is a convenient, cutting-edge venue.

Contemporary meeting rooms

The series of meeting rooms at Garden Halls are suitable for small and medium sized meetings and are complemented by informal breakout spaces and meeting preparation.

There is an in-house events team to support your meeting, providing excellent catering and logistical help.