Daytime Venue Hire

Inspirational by design

Banqueting House will be available to host events from October 2025, after undergoing essential re-servicing, conservation, and maintenance work. Provisional dates can now be held, and site visits will be available soon.

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A large double-storey room painted white with tall windows on two levels at both sides. Golden chandeliers hang from an ornate painted ceiling in gold frames that adorns the room.

Main Hall at Banqueting House set up for dinner with one long table for 20 guests. Purple linen. Flowers by Pinstripes and Peonies, catering by Blue Strawberry, organiser 2BUK with London & Partners, entertainment by Sternberg Clarke.

All day venue hire

Banqueting House is now available to hire all day and for multi-day use. We can accommodate large scale builds and a variety of events. Venue hire starts from £16,000+VAT for daytime hire and £22,000+VAT for all day hire. Time extensions are available until 1am.

The Main Hall

The Main Hall is a truly awe-inspiring venue for conferences and large meetings. Here, soaring Ionic columns lead the eye upwards to the magnificent ceiling, a Baroque masterpiece painted by Sir Peter Paul Rubens.

The Main Room's opulent surroundings lend a sense of grandeur to any corporate event. Your guests will be dazzled and inspired in equal measure.

Up to 400 guests theatre style
Up to 280 guests cabaret style

Banqueting Hall with low seating and colourful decorative tree.
Reception x 300 for Diwali Celebration. Drinks reception with live band entertainment.

HRP Showcase Dinner 15th April 2013 at Banqueting House. Showing a lounge drinks set-up.

The Undercroft

Once the setting for celebrations enjoyed by James I and his companions, the Undercroft makes a more intimate counterpart to the imposing Main Hall.

This atmospheric space has charm and character in abundance, and the cosy arches and rich acoustics make it a perfect setting for away days, meetings and conferences.

Up to 350 guests for standing drinks receptions

We had a fabulous evening at Banqueting House. The venue is simply stunning and the events team helped us to envisage what our event could be. They assisted in executing a very successful evening. We hope to return one day.

Customer Testimony

Approved suppliers

Over the years, we’ve worked with some of the best caterers, florists, entertainers and production specialists in the industry.

Whether it’s an intimate meeting or a large-scale conference, our approved suppliers will help you deliver an unforgettable experience for your guests.

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