Queen’s Gate House
Queen’s Gate House is an historic event and conference venue, conveniently located in the heart of Kensington, which supports the needs of the corporate, educational and training sectors. Formerly known as Baden-Powell House, it was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1961 and has operated as an events venue since 1987.
Event spaces range in scale from the expansive Event Hall, which can accommodate up to 300 guests in a variety of configurations, to individual meeting rooms, which can be used as break-out spaces, or for stand-alone conferences, training or interviews. Nordic minimalist in style, our interior spaces offer the perfect ‘blank canvas’ for you to bring your event vision to life and create a memorable experience for your guests.
Create a distinctive evening event at Queen’s Gate House. Our venue provides the perfect setting for a special occasion such as a private dinner, celebration or awards ceremony.
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Queen’s Gate House has 15 rooms. The largest, Event Hall, holds up to 300 guests seated or 300 standing.
- Event Hall300 seated300 standing
- Conference Suite100 seated100 standing
- Foyer25 seated30 standing
- Windsor Room 118-20 seated
- Windsor 218 seated
- Windsor Suite20-30 seated
- Gilwell Room12-16 seated
- Brownsea Room12-16 seated
- Gilwell & Brownsea20-30 seated
- The Study8 seated
- Mafeking8 seated
- Hawkhirst Room Suite60-70 seated
- Assembly Hall100-140 seated
- Charles Williams Room15-18 seated
- Eagle & Kestrel Suite30-40 seated
Travel Information
Gloucester Road (about 4 min walk)
South Kensington (about 7 min walk)
Getting to Queen’s Gate House by public transport
In Central London, Queen’s Gate House is about 4 minutes' walk from Gloucester Road (Tube) and about 7 minutes from South Kensington (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Queen’s Gate House by car
For sat nav, use the postcode SW7 5JS.
Queen’s Gate House is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Queen’s Gate House by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 10 miles away) and Heathrow (about 12 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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