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About Lord's

The Home of Cricket comes armed with an exceptional collection of event spaces, ranging from heritage reception rooms and the Grade II listed Pavilion, to contemporary conference suites with exceptional views of the Ground. Leadership summits, client receptions, product launches, and summer parties - Lord’s offers spaces for every event, all within easy reach of Marylebone and Baker Street. Award-winning planning, service and catering teams deliver premium events, with packages and bespoke details to cover every vision.

Those seeking a central London conference centre are particularly well served, thanks to spaces like the award-winning Barclays Media Centre, famed for its striking design and panoramic pitch views, and the Thomas Lord Suite, which hosts up to 300 delegates in theatre-style, 160 in cabaret, or 450 for reception and networking events. The Nursery Pavilion, meanwhile, comes with more than 1,000 square metres of adaptable event space primed for theatre-style presentations and speaking events with 600, and large sessions with 500 in cabaret formation.

Modern venues including Pelham's combine floor-to-ceiling glazing, natural daylight and sustainability credentials, while the Tavern Suites work well as breakout areas, board meeting rooms, or syndicate spaces. For networking events and client entertaining, the historic Long Room remains one of Britain's most prestigious reception and dining venues, complete with chandeliers and ornate cornicing. And, if connection is the objective, simply look to the MCC Museum, which, often paired with hire of the Long Room, can host up to 200 standing guests surrounded by cricketing art and memorabilia.

Versatility and options are part and parcel of event hire at Lord’s. With additional extras like behind-the-scenes ground tours, guest speakers, and cricket experiences, event enhancements are plentiful. Just speak to the team to find the best venue for you.

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Venue Facilities
Balcony or rooftops
Dance floor
Disability access
Family friendly
Garden or courtyard
High speed wifi
Late license
Parking
Team building facilities
Video conferencing

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 900
Venue Hire Cost
Top End
Event Type
Anniversary party, Awards ceremony, Baby shower, Birthday party, Conference, Corporate event, Corporate party, Drinks reception, Engagement party, Exhibition, Filming/photography location, Garden party, Hybrid event, Meeting rooms, Summer party, Team building
Venue Type
Institutions, Members club, Museum, Sporting venue
Venue Style
Corporate, Historic, Light and bright, Modern, Outdoor, Quirky and unique, Traditional

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Events at Lord's
The Long Room
Compton's and The Edrich Tour

Lord's Rooms

The Edrich

The Edrich

88
Meeting
169
Standing
60
Banquet
66
Theatre

The Edrich combines stunning views of the Lord's turf with fine dining, providing an outstanding setting for a formal dinner event.

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Lord

Lord's Performance Centre

45
Standing

Regarded as the Home of Cricket, Lord’s is one of the world’s most famous and historic cricketing venues. And it’s not just cricket that has been held at Lord’s. Other sports that have been held here over the years include archery, baseball, real tennis, lawn tennis, hockey, lacrosse, stoolball and lawn bowls – it is safe to say that Lord’s is a sporting institution. This space is perfect for team building sessions.

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The Long Room

The Long Room

82
Meeting
300
Standing
200
Banquet

The Long Room, which houses some of the finest paintings in MCC’s impressive collection, is at the heart of cricket’s grandest clubhouse. Your guests can enjoy an ambiance steeped in the history of the game, though they don’t have to be cricket enthusiasts for this Grade II*-listed building to give them a lasting impression of elegance. The Long Room is an opulent setting for a dinner or luncheon. The adjoining Long Room Bar is an ideal space for your pre-lunch or dinner drinks reception.

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Writing Room

Writing Room

18
Meeting
70
Standing
60
Banquet
45
Theatre

The elegantly furnished writing room is a beautifully proportioned and intimate setting for smaller lunches, dinners, or receptions. Hung with famous paintings of cricketing scenes, the Writing Room is located in the Grade II*-listed Pavilion, with a large bay window that provides excellent views of the Ground.

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Compton

Compton's

60
Meeting
130
Standing
80
Banquet
66
Theatre

Compton’s is a spacious, contemporary location perfectly suited to holding atmospheric drinks receptions with canapes, and enabling guests to network with one another whilst making use of the dedicated bar serving a range of drinks. It provides exquisite views of the Lord's pavilion and outfield.

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Barclays Media Centre

Barclays Media Centre

100
Standing
60
Banquet

As the world’s only single-shell aluminium building, this futuristic pod was an extraordinary engineering feat achieved through the precision of shipbuilders and provides some of the best panoramic views of the Ground. Allowing you to walk in the footsteps of legendary broadcasters and journalists, the Barclays Media Centre provides an impressive venue for a range of events, and is entirely accessible despite its elevated position.

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Committee Dining Room

Committee Dining Room

26
Meeting
70
Standing
54
Banquet
84
Theatre

The Committee Dining Room is an elegant and exquisitely furnished room on the top floor of the Pavilion, with a balcony overlooking the hallowed turf. Decorated with portraits of former MCC Presidents, Players and Administrators from the MCC museum and private collections, it is ideal for private lunches and dinner parties.

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Pelham

Pelham's

50
Meeting
169
Standing
136
Banquet
136
Theatre

Located next to the grade II*-listed pavilion, the floor to ceiling windows ensure Pelham's has plenty of natural light and offers spectacular views across the ground. One of the most modern event spaces Lord’s has to offer, Pelham's is a versatile venue, suitable for an array of event types including conferences, receptions, and dinners, and is just a short walk from the Grace Gate – the main entrance at Lord’s. When hiring Pelham’s, you would have exclusive access to the entire stand which includes the Warner Terrace Bar one level down which may be used as catering or breakout space.

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Thomas Lord Suite

Thomas Lord Suite

58
Meeting
450
Standing
250
Banquet
300
Theatre

Located next to the Grace Gate, the Thomas Lord Suite combines considerable style with ease. With natural daylight and open-plan flexibility, it is a large and versatile venue that can suit different sizes of groups and a plethora of occasions. The Thomas Lord Suite is suitable for a wide variety of event types including conferences, awards dinners, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, dry hire events and Christmas parties.

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Nursery Pavilion

Nursery Pavilion

900
Standing
400
Banquet
600
Theatre

An expansive event space, the Nursery Pavilion overlooks the Lord's Nursery Ground, where international cricketers warm up before a match. The space is flooded with natural light from full height windows and offers a massive 1,000 square metres of event space, which can be partitioned for maximum flexibility. The Nursery Pavilion is perfect for any occasion, as long as it has a sporting connection.

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MCC Museum

MCC Museum

200
Standing
35
Theatre

The world’s oldest sporting museum houses an unrivalled collection of cricketing art and memorabilia, making it a distinctly unique venue for a drinks reception. The MCC Museum is often used in conjunction with the Long Room as a location for pre-dinner drinks, giving guests the chance to browse the exhibits and art, to start their night off in the best possible style.

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Tavern Suites

Tavern Suites

16
Meeting
30
Theatre

On match days, the Tavern Suites are the private suites from which guests can sip champagne and view the game. Throughout the rest of the year, they are an outstanding space for syndicate rooms or for smaller meetings, showcasing magnificent views from the balcony.

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Harris Garden

Harris Garden

200
Standing

This charming rose garden is a tranquil oasis in the heart of London, and forms a lovely alfresco venue for summer parties and receptions. Featuring two bars, occasional outdoor seating and retractable umbrellas, the Harris Garden can accommodate a minimum of 50 guests and up to 200 guests. Please note that the Harris Garden is only available from April – September. When you book the Harris Garden, we will additionally secure an indoor venue free of charge as a wet weather option.

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Pavilion Roof Terrace

Pavilion Roof Terrace

200
Standing

Running the whole length of The Pavilion, the Pavilion Roof Terrace is a beautiful and airy space with a balcony that provides some of the most picturesque views Lord's has to offer. Two turrets with bars sit at either end of the terrace, making it an idyllic location for your summer event. Please note that the Pavilion Roof Terrace is only available from April – September. When you book the Pavilion Roof Terrace, we will additionally secure an indoor venue free of charge as a wet weather option.

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Centurion

Centurion's Roof Terrace

350
Standing

With its 'tented' roof, the Centurion's Roof Terrace has a nostalgic feel, recalling the marquees of village cricket, yet with all the glamour of Lord's. The terrace features a bar, occasional seating and large permanent umbrellas that cover the space, and features a panoramic view of the Main Ground. Please note that Centurion’s Roof Terrace is only available from April – September. When you book Centurion’s Roof Terrace, we will additionally secure an indoor venue free of charge as a wet weather option.

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Two Seven Eight

Two Seven Eight

130
Standing
80
Banquet
102
Theatre

Located within The Grand Stand, this light and modern space offers the perfect setting for smaller meetings and conferences.

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Father Time Gallery

Father Time Gallery

A modern mezzanine space that works perfectly for networking events and drinks receptions. This bright, contemporary space can also be used as a breakout area for events taking place in the Grand Stand Suite for refreshment breaks or group work.

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Home Dressing Room

Home Dressing Room

40
Standing
12
Banquet

The home dressing room is the inner sanctum of Lord's Cricket Ground, and is one of the most revered venues at the ground. Located within the historic Pavilion, the Dressing Room is an unrivalled unique venue to hire for private dining and drinks receptions. Steeped in cricketing history, the walls play host to the famous Honours Boards, featuring the names of past & present England cricketing legends. Please note that the Home Dressing Room is available for bookings between October and March.

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President

President's Suite

50
Standing
48
Banquet

Used by the MCC president on match days, this light, contemporary space offers fabulous views of the Lord's outfield. Refurbished for the 2024 season, the President’s Suite is a unique dining or drinks space, offering glazed doors opening in to the stand creating an indoor/outdoor feel to events, and providing guests with an al fresco vantage point. Please note that the President’s Suite is available to hire between April – September inclusive.

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Location

Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London, NW8 8QN

020 7616 8501

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Testimonials for Lord's

Blown away!OCTOBER, 2023

Just a quick note to say thank you for everything you arranged for us to make our event a huge success. The room was perfect for the numbers and the venue is amazing for an event - everyone was blown away by it. The food was excellent, the team couldn't have looked after us any better and the tour was great too. All in all a highly successful event - thank you so much.

Newland Partners

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