![A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. Chairs are put out in rows facing the stage, which has a digital screen with a green background and Bishopsgate Institute's logo on it.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/126317/Bishopsgate-Institute-018_9df4007ed914189556cc8c6908ab4e68.jpg)
Conferences and Meetings
Bishopsgate Institute is an ideal London conference venue, containing a range of spaces for corporate hire that can be adapted for your requirements. Each of the rooms in our Grade II* listed building has an individual history, and all are suited to conferences, meetings, and seminars.
Host your conference in The Great Hall or hold a team away day in The Courtyard Room. Your bookings include complimentary wifi for all delegates.
Why not add a memorable element to your day with our historical archives? Our add-on packages include archive displays, workshops with world-class experts, and private tours. Discover the stories of trailblazers who fought for social and political change, alongside the UK’s largest LGBTQIA+ archives.
We are proud to partner with our recommended caterers who share our philosophy of giving back to the local community. Our caterers offer delicious dining options, all of which are sustainably sourced and creatively served.
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![Four cabaret style tables are in the Courtyard room with a digital screen at the front of the room. The walls are white and there's a white beam in the centre of the room.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/126315/Bishopsgate-Institute-039_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Courtyard Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography![A photograph of the Courtyard Room, with tables set up in a boardroom style. There is a screen at the front for presentations.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/46228/Courtyard-Room-boardroom-layout-1_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Courtyard Room
![A photograph of the outside of the Courtyard Room. There is a small patio with plants on it, and stairs leading up to the main road.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/51179/Courtyard-Room-courtyard_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Courtyard Room
![A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate, and the walls are white.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/46232/Upper-Hall-natural-light-5_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Upper Hall
![A photograph of the Upper Hall with natural light coming through. The floor is laminate and the walls are white with white beams in the centre of the room.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/46231/Upper-Hall-natural-light-3_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Upper Hall
![A photograph of the Great Hall with natural light coming through the windows. There is a stage with blue curtains and a lighting rig pointed at the stage.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/47436/Great-Hall-natural-light_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Great Hall
![A photograph of the Great Hall with natural lights coming through the windows. There is a lighting rig, and doors at the end of the photo. The walls are painted grey and white.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/50978/Great-Hall-natural-light-2_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Great Hall
![A photograph of Bishopsgate Institute's Great Hall in central London. Chairs are put out in rows facing the stage, which has a digital screen with a green background and Bishopsgate Institute's logo on it.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/126317/Bishopsgate-Institute-018_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Great Hall
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography![A photograph of the Great Hall, with seating in a cabaret style. There is a stage with a piano on it and blue curtain. There is a purple wash over the room.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/46230/Great-Hall-small-cabaret-tables_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Great Hall
![A photograph of the Great Hall. There is a piano on stage with a blue curtain. There is a lighting rig with soft lighting over the stage.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/46229/Great-Hall-no-furniture_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Great Hall
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The Boardroom
![Tables are in a U-shape with chairs around them. There is a fireplace at the front of the room with a digital screen in front of it. Above it is a portrait and the walls are white with a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/126318/Bishopsgate-Institute-028_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Boardroom
Credit : Kathleen Arundell Photography![A photograph of the Townsend Room at Bishopsgate Institute in central London. The table is glass with ten chairs around it that have wooden backs with purple cushions. The walls are white with beige curtains by the window. There is an illustration on the wall facing the table.](https://d245m47bicpi64.cloudfront.net/_imager/files/Hire/126340/Bishopsgate-Institute-032_386f058fe2466438d87e734febd43f32.jpg)
The Townsend Room
Credit : Kathleen Arundell PhotographyContact us
To make an enquiry about hiring one of our spaces, fill out our form or call us on 020 7392 9200 (Monday to Friday, 09:30 - 17:30).
Capacities
Event type | The Great Hall | The Upper Hall | The Boardroom | The Courtyard Room | The Townsend Room |
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Theatre | 270 | 120 | 18 | 50 | - |
Cabaret/Dinner | 150 | 120 | - | 50 | - |
Boardroom/Hollow | - | - | 18 | 20 | 10 |
U-Shape | - | - | 20 | 16 | - |
Reception | 400 | 220 | - | 60 | - |
Our spaces
We are a secular and independent charity, and our building cannot be used to host rallies, party political or religious events. We also don’t hire our building for classes and courses in conflict with our public programme.
What We Do
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