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The British Academy

Up to 150
Moderate

About The British Academy

With its plum address right in the heart of Westminster, {10-11} Carlton House Terrace makes the ideal place to gather with colleagues or clients. The former residence of prime minister William Gladstone, {10-11} Carlton House Terrace is now home to The British Academy and offers 10 grand event spaces for hire.

The venue’s range of flexible spaces keeps it at the forefront of the event planning scene and ensures whatever scale or style of gathering you’re organising there should be a perfect spot. Separate rooms can be hired individually or collectively and range from a smart business suite in the Council Room through to a grand reception space found in the Wolfson room. The latter is adorned with an elegant palette of ivory and light blue and marvellous views over The Mall, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

With a professional and experienced planning team on hand to take you through the organisational process, no detail will be missed off the list to ensure the seamless running of your event. The British Academy partnership with Searcys ensures top-quality catering that ranges from simple breakfast buffets through to formal sit-down dinners. Each event is given bespoke treatment, so any requirements you might need can be chatted through to result in your perfect menu. The drinks menu includes wine, beer, cider, and spirits as well as an exciting cocktail list and a carefully curated selection of mocktails so that everyone is catered for no matter their preference.

Throughout, period features contrast with contemporary art and up-to-date tech, providing rooms ready for modern business needs, while its regency character lends itself to evening entertaining and private dining. Exclusive hire of the whole venue is also a popular option. Additional options include being able to hire the space for weddings. Christmas parties, filming and more.

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Venue Facilities
Disability access
Exclusive Hire
External caterers permitted
Family friendly
Garden or courtyard
High speed wifi
Late license
Video conferencing

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 150
Venue Hire Cost
Moderate
Venue Type
Institutions, Sustainable
Venue Style
Blank canvas, Corporate, Historic, Light and bright, Modern, Traditional

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Videos and 360 tours

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The British Academy Rooms

Council Room

Council Room

30
Meeting
90
Standing
70
Banquet
80
Theatre
Room size: 84m²

The Council Room is a grand, traditional space, with impressive paintings on the walls, on loan from the National Portrait Gallery. The bay windows overlooking the gardens of Carlton House Terrace and Duke of York statue up to Waterloo Place bring in lots of natural light to show off the impressive ceiling, chandeliers and brilliantly varnished floors. The alcove space can serve as an attractive centre point for the room, providing space for a grazing lunch table for a meeting, bar, DJ or small stage for receptions. It is also a wonderful focal point for wedding photos and cake tables. This room pairs very well with the adjoining Barnard Room as an alternative space for a meeting lunch, or for pre or post dinner drinks reception.

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Lecture Room

Lecture Room

34
Meeting
80
Standing
50
Banquet
72
Theatre

The Lecture Room is a double height, versatile conference space with natural daylight, air-conditioning and is pillar free. The space comprises an LED display wall, lectern, computer and fixed lectern microphones. This exciting new development is equipped with top-of-the-range technical facilities to support a whole range of events, from lectures, conferences and media presentations to brand launches, fashion shows and digital art displays. It is perfect for standalone meetings and events or used in conjunction with the Wohl Gallery.

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The Lee Library

The Lee Library

30
Meeting
60
Standing
50
Banquet
65
Theatre
Room size: 83m²

The Lee Library’s bookcases and carpet give the room a warm, intimate feeling, like a relaxed London club room. Indeed, it was used as such when the Union Club owned the building in the 20s, and this room was a dining room for club members. The double aspect gives it amazing light, with windows overlooking The Mall and St James' Park, perfect for daytime board meetings or early evening book launches. The space is equipped with discreet in built technology so is as ideal for board meetings as it is for dining and entertaining.

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Radhakrishnan Room

Radhakrishnan Room

30
Meeting
70
Standing
50
Banquet
66
Theatre
Room size: 83m²

The Radhakrishnan Room’s incredible views and double aspect, soaring ceilings and ornate guilt carvings and will wow your guests from the outset and the private staircase adds to the impressive nature of the room. Perfectly suited for a working lunch, AGM, board meeting or team training space it is a bright and inspiring space. The elegant room can also host magnificent private dinners with the dimmable lights creating a wonderful atmosphere for entertaining while guests can enjoy the lights of London’s landmarks.

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Music Room

Music Room

30
Meeting
80
Standing
50
Banquet
67
Theatre
Room size: 71m²

When Prime Minister Gladstone lived at number 11, this historic room was the centre of musical and intellectual salons in London. The large windows bring in plenty of natural light and the decorative painted window blinds draw the eye up to the delicate plasterwork depicting musical instruments. This room is paired with the Beatrice Webb Room and Gallery to make conferences, meetings and workshops flow seamlessly from registration through to lunch and post event networking. The central carved fireplace makes a perfect focal point for flowers and the soft cream walls make a versatile backdrop for branding opportunities. The room contains a useful ante-room that contains a large bar with a delightful bookshelf behind with books of varying pastel colours.

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Reading Room

Reading Room

30
Meeting
90
Standing
50
Banquet
70
Theatre
Room size: 75m²

The Reading Room has some of the best views of The Mall and St James's Park, and its large windows provide lots of natural light. It was originally four-time Prime Minster William Gladstone’s dining room and he occasionally held cabinet meetings here. The artwork is a series of prints from Tom Phillips’s illustrated translation of Dante’s Inferno. The room has beautiful high ceilings, with soaring arches and an alcove area and includes integrated technology with a built-in screen and PA system. Additional in-house equipment can be incorporated for a seamless hybrid event experience. This is perfect for meetings, small conferences, lectures or press announcements. It adjoins The Library, which works well as a breakout space or catering room, exhibition or networking space.

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Beatrice Webb Room, Gallery & Music Room

Beatrice Webb Room, Gallery & Music Room

30
Meeting
150
Standing
90
Banquet
104
Theatre
Room size: 114m²

The Beatrice Webb Room, one of the venues largest rooms, is an elegant palette of ivory and light blue. It has marvellous views over the Royal Park, The Mall, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other famous British landmarks. It is ideal for conferences, panel discussions, awards ceremonies and away days, as well as an exceptional backdrop for private dining for large groups. The adjoining Gallery is bright and airy. It can be used in a multitude of ways, from initial registration, to an overflow catering area for your meeting throughout the day. The Music Room which makes up this all-in-one space, is perfect for breakfast and lunch buffets, or as a post event reception area for drinks and networking. It can be arranged with low seating for casual conversation, or poseur tables for natural mingling.

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Barnard Room

Barnard Room

34
Meeting
80
Standing
50
Banquet
72
Theatre
Room size: 77m²

The Barnard Room's soaring ceilings, ornate guilt carvings and painted ceiling will wow your guests from the outset. Located on the first floor of the venue, guests make their way to the Barnard Room room via a beautiful black marble staircase. Large windows allow for plenty of natural light, and views down the Mall. This bright elegant space is ideally suited for entertaining, receptions, exhibitions. It can be hired stand alone or in conjunction with the neighbouring Radhakrishnan or Council Rooms.

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SHAPE Room

SHAPE Room

34
Meeting
150
Standing
100
Banquet
100
Theatre

The SHAPE Room is a 100 seat contemporary conference space which is self-contained, versatile and can be tailored to your every need. It is the venues largest room and has an elegant palette of cream, stone and light wood and provides ample opportunities for branding. It has its own entrance, private green room and nearby cloakroom. This new space works perfectly in conjunction with the adjoining Wohl Gallery if you also require space for a drinks reception, networking or exhibition and will be essential for full day or evening events with audiences bigger than 70 guests.

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WOHL Gallery

WOHL Gallery

30
Meeting
70
Standing
50
Banquet
66
Theatre

The Wohl Gallery is an airy and elegant room with double height ceilings. It is contemporary and functional with natural light, air-conditioning and is pillar free. This accessible space is located on the lower ground floor and is served by 2 lifts with wide access points. It is ideal for standalone meetings or booked as part of it’s neighbouring rooms for larger events.

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Location

10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St James's, London, SW1Y 5AH

020 7969 5224

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