Royal Institution of Great Britain
Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK. Scientists such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Hodgkin and Stephen Hawking have all been elected as Fellows of the Society. The Society’s collection of paintings, sculpture and archives cover almost 350 years of scientific achievement.
Overlooking the Mall and St James’s Park, the Royal Society occupies 9 Carlton House Terrace. Designed by John Nash in 1827, the refurbishment programme has since provided first- class meeting and dining facilities, with video conferencing and live internet broadcasting.
With12 flexible rooms, capacities range from 10 to 300 people. These can be hired by organisers of events promoting science policy, technology, engineering, education and the public understanding of science.
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS 020 7670 2905
fbusby@ri.ac.uk www.rigb.org
The Royal Institution is famous for its scientific heritage and research, being home to 14 Nobel prize winners and renowned for discovering 10 chemical elements.
The completion of a recent redevelopment project has transformed the Mayfair building into an exciting and inspiring venue, providing a unique mix of historic and modern spaces.
The famous Faraday Theatre has been fitted with new seating and audio-visual equipment, making it ideal for conferences, award shows and screenings. The elegant Georgian rooms provide the perfect backdrop for meetings, dinners and drinks parties.
The newest addition to the event spaces is the glass atrium that holds a wedding license for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Delegates and guests are welcome to visit the free museum and relax in Time & Space, the new café, bar and restaurant run by in-house caterers, Digby Trout.
Royal Society
63-79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF 020 7616 8305
eventswc@vsc.co.uk www.vsc.co.uk/events
The Victory Services Club (VSC) was founded in 1907 and since 1957 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has remained the Patron-in-Chief. This prestigious venue offers over 100 years of experience in delivering quality events and conferencing.
Whether you are planning a business meeting, training seminar, away day, conference, wedding receptions, dinner, or private party, all the vital elements are available to make any event a success. With eight event rooms, the VSC can accommodate from as little as two to as many as 300 guests.
The club also offers accommodation for guests. The venue is perfectly positioned to enjoy everything that the West End has to offer after hours. The VSC is a Hospitality Assured Organisation and is the first London venue to achieve the Meetings Industry Association’s Gold standard for ‘Accredited in Meetings’.
6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG 020 7451 2500
conf.admin@
royalsociety.org www.royalsociety.org
VSC is a two-minute walk from Oxford Street and easily accessible from all major routes into London, including mainline rail stations at Paddington, Euston and Kings Cross.
The Society’s catering team has designed a broad choice of carefully selected menus to suit a wide range of culinary tastes. The Royal Society only sources fresh ingredients of the highest quality.
The Victory Services Club
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