61 Whitehall

RUSI, Westminster, Central London, SW1A 2ET

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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 as well as the refurbishment of existing event spaces.

The careful redevelopment has transformed 61 Whitehall into an appealing venue for hosting meetings, events, and conferences. If you’re looking for a distinctive location in the heart of Whitehall, your search ends here.

The Sir Naim Dangoor Hall is our largest events space and has been used as a lecture theatre since the building opened in 1895. The Hall is perfect for lectures and conferences, with flexible seating styles available. The AV suite and media room overlook the space on the floor above.
The Max Kelly Room – this historic room is best suited to hosting formal meetings and can be used as a private dining room.
Admiral Lord Cochrane Room is predominantly used for lectures and roundtables as well as providing an excellent entertaining space.
The Library provides a fantastic space for lectures and talks as well as a stunning entertaining space to host a drinks reception or dinner.
The General David Petraeus Dome provides an excellent space for board meetings, workshops and small drinks receptions with views of Whitehall, Big Ben and the gardens below.

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Room Information

61 Whitehall has 5 rooms. The largest, Sir Naim Dangoor Hall, holds up to 200 guests standing or 150 seated.

Sir Naim Dangoor Hall42-150 seated200 standing
Max Kelly Room14 seated
Admiral Lord Cochrane30-50 seated80 standing
The Library35-70 seated100 standing
General David Petraeus Dome22-30 seated50 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Tube Station
Westminster (about 6 min walk)

Nearest Tube and Train Station
Charing Cross (about 6 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London Waterloo (about 14 min walk)

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Getting to 61 Whitehall by public transport

In Central London, 61 Whitehall is about 6 minutes' walk from Westminster (Tube) and about 6 minutes from Charing Cross (Tube and train). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to 61 Whitehall by car

For sat nav, use the postcode SW1A 2ET.

61 Whitehall is in the City of Westminster. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to 61 Whitehall by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.8 miles away) and Heathrow (about 14 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

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