Business Design Centre
Situated in Islington, the Business Design Centre is London’s most stylish venue, playing host to over 80 exhibitions and 250 conferences every year.
Opened in 1986, and formerly the Royal Agricultural Hall, the building was rescued from demolition in 1981 by entrepreneur Sam Morris and was fully restored and re-opened as the UK’s first integrated trade, exhibition and conference complex.
Today the BDC attracts in excess of half a million visitors every year. The venue is located within 2 miles of both the City and the West End, and is ideally situated for both transport and local entertainment. Within walking distance of Angel tube station and only minutes from Kings Cross and Euston, The Business Design Centre is easy to get to by road, rail and bus. The venue also benefits from on-site car parking, and has full access for those with disabilities.
Mezzanine: This 2000 square metre space benefits from natural light, a 16.5 metre high vaulted roof and is column free making it ideal for large conferences for up to 1500 delegates. There are also a number of rooms that can be used for breakout sessions.
Gallery Hall: Contemporary in style, with natural daylight and blackout facilities, the hall can seat 600 delegates theatre style or offer 890 square metres of expo or catering space. The hall is interlinked to the Conference Centre and has self-contained registration and cloakroom facilities. The space is overlooked by the Gallery Atrium, which provides an ideal location for catering during a conference or additional breakout space if required. The room offers the perfect environment for large conferences, fashion shows, AGM’s and product launches. Access to the Hall is enhanced by direct loading facilities, with space for a vehicle, enabling it to be used for car launches or auctions.
Auditorium: The Auditorium at the Business Design Centre is a highly adaptable space. Accommodating more than 500 seated delegates and featuring tiered seating for 268, it proves to be an ideal venue for hosting your product launch, fashion show, or film screening.
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Room Information
Business Design Centre has 5 rooms. The largest, Mezzanine, holds up to 2000 guests standing or 1500 seated.
- Mezzanine1500 seated, 2000 standing
- Gallery Hall300-600 seated, 650 standing
- Auditorium300-500 seated, 550 standing
- Room A100-250 seated, 250 standing
- Syndicates B-H10-30 seated
Travel Information
Angel (about 5 min walk)
Getting to Business Design Centre by public transport
In Central London, Business Design Centre is about 5 minutes' walk from Angel (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Business Design Centre by car
For sat nav, use the postcode N1 0QH.
Business Design Centre is in the London Borough of Islington. 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 Business Design Centre by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.2 miles away) and Heathrow (about 16 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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