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Historic venues offer a unique combination of character, heritage and prestige, making them ideal for conferences, meetings, private dining, awards ceremonies, product launches and corporate celebrations. Whether you’re looking for a grand livery hall, stately home, historic palace, museum or listed building, Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will provide a tailored shortlist of historic venues that perfectly match your brief, budget and objectives. We source exceptional historic venues across London and throughout the UK.

Stunning architecture, fascinating heritage and impressive interiors add atmosphere and distinction, while many historic venues also offer modern conference facilities, state-of-the-art AV, flexible event spaces and experienced event teams. Whether you’re hosting a board meeting, conference, gala dinner or client event, a historic venue combines timeless elegance with the facilities needed for a successful event.

Venue finder insight

By Carrie Larwood, MD Function Fixers

Historic venues can provide an atmosphere that’s almost impossible to recreate in a modern event space, but always check the practical details. Listed buildings can sometimes have restrictions around production, access, sound levels or what can be attached to walls and floors. I’d also check accessibility, AV and loading access early on; you want all the character without discovering limitations too late.

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Favourite Historic Venues for 2026

Drapers’ Hall

Throgmorton Avenue, City of London, EC2N 2DQ

Drapers’ Hall is one of London’s most sought after venues for corporate events. With its incredible rooms and flexible catering options,  Drapers’ Hall can offer the perfect solution for any…

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Longleat House

Warminster, BA12 7NW

Set in the magnificent Wiltshire countryside within easy reach of Bath and Bristol, Longleat House is a unique and inspiring venue for holding conferences, meetings and launches, and for entertaining…

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Glaziers Hall

9 Montague Close, London Bridge, SE1 9DD

Glaziers Hall is a beautiful converted warehouse sitting right on the South Bank of the Thames with stunning views of the City. Whether you are looking to host a conference,…

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Harewood House

Harewood, LS17 9 LG

Harewood House, located just outside of Leeds, is a stunning stately home that offers a quintessentially British setting for a variety of events. Surrounded by over 100 acres of beautifully…

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61 Whitehall

RUSI, Westminster, SW1A 2ET

A recent multi-million-pound refurbishment project of 61 Whitehall was completed.  This included the addition of a brand-new fifth floor and a glass-domed room on the fourth floor above the library…

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Roundhouse

Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8EH

From modest Victorian beginnings as a steam-engine repair shed, to legendary cultural venue, the Roundhouse has an enviable heritage. The stunning Main Space is perfect for corporate and private events:…

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Furniture Makers Hall

London, City of London , EC2N 2HE

Furniture Makers Hall is a stunning listed townhouse located in a quiet cul-de-sac behind Throgmorton Street in the heart of the City of London. It is home to the Company…

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Bodmin Jail Museum

Berrycoombe Road,
Bodmin , PL31 2NR

The Bodmin Jail Museum and Attraction is Cornwall’s newest  venue and  attraction. Built in 1779 during the reign of  King George 3rd, Bodmin Jail has been a landmark in Cornwall’s history …

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RAF Museum London

Graham Parke Way
London , NW9 5LL

Whether you are looking for a business meeting for 20 people or banquet for 400 we will ensure that your event takes off with great success! The Royal Air Force…

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Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire

Welwyn
Hertfordshire , AL8 7XG

Brocket Hall is one of England’s finest stately homes with a long and intriguing history. It’s fine architecture, oil paintings and antique furnishings make Brocket Hall the ultimate destination for…

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Nonsuch Mansion

Nonsuch Park
Ewell Road
Cheam , SM3 8AL

Nonsuch Mansion is one of Surrey’s most treasured event venues, a Georgian gem set in the heart of 300 acres of sumptuous parkland. Discover what it feels like to have…

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Armourers’ Hall

81 Coleman Street, City of London , EC2R 5BJ

Armourers’ Hall is the home of The Armourers’ Company which was founded in 1322 and has occupied the same site in the City of London since 1346. The Company is…

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Hever Castle

Nr Edenbridge , TN8 7NG

Hever Castle and the adjoining Astor Wing are available all year round on an ‘exclusive use’ basis for conferences, day meetings and company away days. Taking just one group at…

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Westminster Abbey

20 Deans Yard
London , SW1P 5PA

With seven unique heritage spaces and a dedicated team of events managers, impress your guests with an evening they will never forget at Westminster Abbey. The College Garden overlooks the…

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Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road, Kensington , SW7 5BD

This magnificent Museum offers several very different but equally memorable galleries for evening and daytime events.  These spaces make it one of London’s most unique venues for corporate and private…

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Thoresby Hall

Thoresby Park
Nr Ollerton , NG22 9WH

Thoresby Hall Hotel is a magnificent stately Home near Sherwood Forest. There are deep armchairs in the vaulted splendour of the Great Hall, and the house’s broad terrace overlooks a…

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Wellington Arch

Hyde Park Corner
London , W1J 7JZ

Standing boldly in a green oasis in the centre of Hyde Park Corner, this iconic London landmark is at the hub of one of the smartest areas of the capital,…

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Beckenham Place Mansion

Beckenham Place Park
Beckenham , BR3 1SY

Beckenham Place is a stunning Georgian mansion which is available to hire for a wide range of events.  The mansion sits in Beckenham Park which is a huge open parkland…

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Strawberry Hill House

268 Waldegrave Road
Twickenham , TW1 4ST

Strawberry Hill House is tucked away in Waldegrave Road between Teddington and Twickenham in south west London.  It is a stunning Gothic building which was built by Horace Walpole in…

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The Royal Pavilion

Brighton
West Sussex , BN1 1EE

The Royal Pavilion is a unique venue for lavish dinners, drinks receptions, awards ceremonies, meetings and weddings.  The state rooms are only available for evening hire, but there are two…

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Somerset House

The Strand, Covent Garden , WC2R 1LA

Somerset House is London’s working arts centre, home to the UK’s largest creative community and one of the city’s best loved public spaces. The spectacular, neo-classical building offers 12 blank…

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Grocers’ Hall

Princes Street, City of London , EC2R 8AD

With over 600 years of history, Grocers’ Hall is an impressive Livery Hall in the city, just a 1 minute walk from Bank station. The hall has 5 event spaces…

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The Lighthouse

11 Mitchell Lane , G1 3NU

Just off Buchanan Street in the centre of Glasgow, you will find the amazing exhibition and events centre that is The Lighthouse.  It started out as the headquarters of the…

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Great Fosters

Great Fosters
Stroude Road
Egham , TW20 9UR

Great Fosters provides the best of both worlds; the convenience of its location and the true atmosphere of an historic country house.  The 43 bedroomed hotel possesses a plethora of…

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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

11 Queen Street
Edinburgh , EH2 1JK

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh is conveniently situated on Queens Street, in the centre of the city. The venue combines history and elegance with 21st century facilities and…

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Slebech Park

Haverford West
Pembrokeshire , SA62 4AX

The luxurious rooms and sumptuous suites with state of the art facilities have been designed by owner Georgina Philipps in a simple but chic style to complement the stunning natural…

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Ditton Manor

Ditton Park Road
Datchet , SL3 7JF

This historical landmark opened in April 2020 for the first time as a meeting, conferencing & events venue.  Close to the M4 and 10 minutes from Heathrow, Ditton Manor is…

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Ordsall Hall

322 Ordsall Lane
Salford , M5 3NN

Ordsall Hall is Salford’s Oldest Building and Greater Manchester’s 3rd Oldest Building dating back to 1177. This beautiful timber framed and brick building sits amongst the industrial landscape of Salford…

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38 Grosvenor Square

Mayfair , W1

Situated in Mayfair, just moments from Bond Street station, 38 Grosvenor Square is a beautiful grade II listed townhouse, formerly the Indonesian Embassy. 38 Grosvenor Square stands in the events…

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Cowdray House

Cowdray Park
Midhurst , GU29 0AY

Cowdray House is just over an hour from central London, situated at the heart of the 16,500-acre Cowdray Estate in West Sussex. The luxurious 22-bedroom exclusive use venue is available…

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Grand Junction

Rowington Close , W2 5TF

Grand Junction is located on the site of St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Paddington, which has recently undergone a £6m renovation. The venue provides a versatile space over several levels, that…

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Fitzrovia Chapel

2 Pearson Square
Fitzroy Place , W1T 3BF

The Fitzrovia Chapel is a nineteenth century hidden gem, a building steeped in history. The chapel is a magnificent Grade II* listed building which was originally housed within The Middlesex…

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Oxford Town Hall

St Aldate's , OX1 1BX

Oxford Town Hall is a versatile venue with 13 spaces for hire. Whether you are looking for a meeting room for a board meeting or training, conference, launch or exhibition,…

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