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QEII Centre

Broad Sanctuary Westminster, London, England, SW1P 3EE
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Since 1986, the QEII Centre has been London's premier venue for domestic and international events. The venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, and corporate events, with a capacity of up to 2,500. The Centre is served by outstanding transport links providing easy access to everything London has to offer and is within an hour’s transfer from five international airports. QEII Taste, our award winning in-house caterers can design tailored menus and suggest creative ways to accommodate special dietary requirements for your delegates. Our experienced in-house AV and IT teams can advise on as well as implement your technical requirements. The centre has free Wi-Fi throughout and offers a brand new state-of-the art IPTV system. The QEII Centre is your venue partner in London.

Venue Details

Total meeting space55,542 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity2,500
Seating capacity1,300
Built1986
Renovated2023
Venue typeSpecial event venues

Awards

Industry awards
2025 Eventex Awards: Venue Event Team (Gold) Eventex Awards: Versatile Venue (Gold) Eventex Awards: Venue (Gold) 2024 Eventex Awards: Large Venue (Gold) Eventex Awards: Sustainable Venue (Gold) 2023 London Venue & Catering Awards: The Sustainability Award for Caterers (Gold) London Venue & Catering Awards: Best Venue Team (Silver) 2022 Eventex Awards: City Venue (Gold) Eventex Awards: Versatile Venue (Bronze) London Venue & Catering Awards: Best Covid-19 Bounceback (Gold) London Venue & Catering Awards: Best Conference Venue 600+ Attendees Theatre Style (Silver) 2021 London Venue Awards: Most Versatile London Venue (Silver) London Venue Awards: Best Events Venue over 750 Attendees (Bronze)

Amenities

Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
  • Loading dock
  • Staging area

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
ECOsmart

Certification body: Greengage Business Solutions

Issued: 10/31/2025 Expires: 10/30/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 14, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 20, 2026
Mar 30, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Feb 15, 2027 - Feb 19, 2027
Mar 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
55,541.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
14,800.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
32
Second largest room
9,257.0 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
20,042.4 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
2,500
Seating capacity
1,300

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
14,800.4 sq. ft.
96.1 x 166.3 sq. ft.
16.1 ft.
1300
-
930
1200
1300
600
-
497
9,257.0 sq. ft.
96.1 x 96.5 sq. ft.
16.1 ft.
800
-
550
800
780
348
100
294
5,543.4 sq. ft.
94.5 x 69.9 sq. ft.
16.1 ft.
550
-
340
550
400
206
80
161
8,256 sq. ft.
179.8 x 41.6 sq. ft.
-
900
-
450
900
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7,750.0 sq. ft.
94.8 x 91.9 sq. ft.
18.0 ft.
700
-
400
-
700
328
92
280
4,682 sq. ft.
130.3 x 26.4 sq. ft.
-
600
-
350
600
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3,153 sq. ft.
62.3 x 51.5 sq. ft.
16.1 ft.
410
-
384
-
410
200
-
182
5,489 sq. ft.
-
-
400
-
280
400
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3,552 sq. ft.
-
-
300
-
200
300
180
80
42
77

Location

Getting Here

Our award-winning conference and events centre is perfectly placed for you to enjoy London's many cultural attractions. Located in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, you will be within a five minute walk of the Thames and surrounded by excellent transport links in and out of the capital. There are multiple tube and rail stations within a five minute walk of the QEII Centre and our nearest airport, London City, is just 26 minutes away. More details on getting to the centre can be found on our website.
Distance from airport 8.8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Event organizers hiring the venue face cancellation charges based on proximity to the event date, including 90% of the estimated cost within 6 months. More details are available in the Standard Conditions of Hire at QEII Centre.

Additional details

Welcome to London’s leading purpose-built venue, QEII Centre. Our venue is home to a variety of high-profile UK and international events throughout the year, from international association meetings to conferences, product launches, and corporate hospitality functions. Situated opposite Westminster Abbey and close to the Houses of Parliament, the Centre has views of Big Ben and the London Eye. Some of London’s best-known landmarks provide a stunning backdrop for your event at the Centre. Located in the heart of central London, the QEII Centre is just steps away from world-class restaurants, vibrant shopping districts, and cultural attractions including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, and the South Bank. With over 6,000 hotel rooms within walking distance—from budget options to luxury executive suites—accommodation is both convenient and varied. To make planning even easier, QEII Stays, powered by BCD M&E, offers a completely free hotel booking service with no costs or fees. Whether you're booking one room or managing a citywide accommodation plan, QEII Stays delivers tailored solutions at the best rates, removing the hassle and ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience for organisers and delegates alike. The QEII offers exceptional in-house catering for all event types and requirements, whether you're planning a formal banquet, a working lunch, or creative canapés for a reception, our catering team works closely with you to deliver memorable dining experiences tailored to your event. This includes a Michelin dinner package designed by Green-Michelin starred chef, Will Devlin who is renowned for his sustainable menus. Your event shouldn’t cost the earth and underpinning our menus is our steadfast commitment to seasonal and sustainably sourced produce, British farming, and fishing. Our menus push the boundaries in excellence, flavour, and culinary innovation, and incorporate a nose to tail, root to peel and leaf to stem philosophy. All our dishes have Footstep carbon climate labels, with the majority having a low to medium carbon footprint so you can make more climate-friendly food choices. Our state-of-the-art AV and production services ensure a seamless and professional delivery for every event. With high-definition projection, hybrid event capabilities, and a dedicated technical support team on-site, we provide the technology and expertise to bring your ideas to life and keep your audience engaged.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated QEII Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does QEII Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is QEII Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to QEII Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at QEII Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does QEII Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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