The Kia Oval

Surrey County Cricket Club Kennington, London, England, SE11 5SS
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Nestled in the heart of South London, the Kia Oval is more than just a world-renowned cricket ground – it’s a premier destination for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. With over 180 years of sporting heritage and state-of-the-art facilities, the Kia Oval offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation that sets the stage for unforgettable experiences. INDUSTRY-LEADING CATERING: Working in partnership with Levy, we proudly serve seasonal, sustainable and beautiful menus for all types of events. From fine dining and fingerbuffets, to summer BBQs and sweet plant-based desserts, our expert team of chefs can cater to every occasion. HISTORY AROUND EVERY CORNER: The Oval has been standing in its Kennington home since 1845. Overlooked by the famous gas holder, the pitch has seen it all from the inaugural FA Cup Final in 1872 to the modern-day miracle Ashes Test Match in 2005; and your event can experience it all with stunning pitch-facing spaces under the backdrop of the London skylines from Vauxhall to the City. GRASSROOTS CRICKET AT OUR HEART: As a Member-owned Club, the revenue generated from all commercial activity is gladly re-invested back into growing cricket in Surrey, around England and the World through multiple partnerships with the likes of Surrey Cricket Foundation, Lambeth Council and Cricket Rwanda.

Venue Details

Total meeting space60,805 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity900
Seating capacity550
Built-
Renovated2021
Venue typeArena or stadium

Awards

Industry awards
AWARD-WINNING COMMITMENT - London Venue & Catering Awards 2025 - Bronze in Best Team (up to 30 employees). - Sustainability in Sport Award Winner in 2021 & 2023 (Sport Business Awards) - London Venue Awards 2023 - Silver in Best Catering Venue - London Venue Awards 2023 - Bronze in Sustainability for Venues (Over 400 attendees) CERTIFIED & ACCREDITED - Top 10 Sustainable Supplier (2024) by Greengage, and awarded ECOsmart Platinum Status in 2021, just the third venue in the UK to achieve this at the time. - Green Tourism Certification (recognised for sustainable practices across the venue).

Amenities

Facilities

  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Other decor
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Staging area

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Dec 18, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 20Aug 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
60,805 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,243.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
55
Second largest room
5,199.0 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
6,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
900
Seating capacity
550
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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for The Kia Oval in London

  • Venue Costs
  • Food & Beverage Price Per Person
    GBP 73 - GBP 81
    Working Lunch DDR

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
7,922.2 sq. ft.
144.4 x 85.3 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
900
-
520
700
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5,564.9 sq. ft.
121.4 x 78.7 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
650
-
380
400
--
380
10.8 sq. ft.
-
-
500
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6,243.1 sq. ft.
95.1 x 68.6 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
700
-
500
700
--
380
5,199.0 sq. ft.
77.1 x 67.4 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
500
48
320
380
160
-
280
5,564.9 sq. ft.
252.6 x 49.2 sq. ft.
-
600
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2,518.8 sq. ft.
78.5 x 32.2 sq. ft.
7.4 ft.
200
56
160
170
108
52
140
2,077.4 sq. ft.
80.1 x 25.9 sq. ft.
7.8 ft.
200
78
160
170
108
52
140
699.7 sq. ft.
40.5 x 17.4 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
70
40
60
70
15
-
50

Location

Getting Here

OVERGROUND: Southwestern Railway through Waterloo via Vauxhall Station. UNDERGROUND: Northern Line via Oval, Kennington & Nine Elms Victoria Line via Vauxhall Circle and District Line via Vauxhall CYCLING: On-site cycle-parking and the ground is located on London’s Super Cycle Highway. BUS: Local London buses 36, 185 and 436 stop directly outside the ground.
Distance from airport 7.2 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

Local Attractions

Tour of the Kia Oval

Tour of the Kia Oval

Historical landmark
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London Eye

London Eye

Recreation
1 mi
Views across the Thames from the London Eye, only two stops away on the Victoria Line from the Kia Oval.
GB1 SE1 7PB
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Big Ben

Big Ben

Historical landmark
1 mi
Iconic London landmark, which can be walked to along the Thames from the Kia Oval, via Vauxhall.
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Vauxhall City Farm

Vauxhall City Farm

Recreation
9 mins
Local farm in Vauxhall, situated under 10 minutes walk away from the Kia Oval.
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St. James' Park

St. James' Park

Park
1 mi
St James's Park is a 23-hectare urban park in the City of Westminster, central London. A Royal Park, it is at the southernmost end of the St James's area, which was named after a once isolated medieval hospital dedicated to St James the Less, now the site of St James's Palace.
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Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral

Historical landmark
1 mi
Westminster Cathedral, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood, is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales.
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Facility Restrictions

We do have a hotel right in front of the entrance of the ground, it is a Travelodge Plus, they have 95 rooms.

Cancellation Policy

10. Cancellation by the Customer a) The Customer shall be entitled to cancel a booking by written notice to the Company but subject always to the provisions of this clause 10.b. A confirmed booking shall only be treated as having been cancelled when the Company receives written notification of the cancellation. b) The below cancellation fees will apply and all fees to be paid to the Company: Period to the Commencement of the Event (and the Cancellation fee charged): - Confirmation of Event to 6 months (25% cancellation fee of the total contracted amount). - 6 months to 21 full days (50% cancellation fee of the total contracted amount). - 20 days or less (100% cancellation fee of the total contracted amount). c) Confirmation of Event stipulated in clause 10.b) should be understood as laid out in clause 8. d) and will be based on the date that the contract was return signed by the Customer.

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Kia Oval's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The Kia Oval 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.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Kia Oval 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 The Kia Oval's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Kia Oval 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 The Kia Oval 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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