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The QEII Centre
The QEII Centre is the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in central London. Our venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions and corporate events with a capacity of up to 2,500 and hosting over 400 national and international events a year.
Where We Are
Located opposite Westminster Abbey, the QEII Centre is less than a five minute walk from the Thames, and a two-minute walk from a royal park. With over 6,000 hotel bedrooms in walking distance, this is the perfect location for you and your delegates to truly benefit from holding an event in London.
The Centre is served by exceptional transport links providing easy access to everything the city has to offer, from world-class restaurants and nightlife to shopping and culture. Within an hour’s transfer from five international airports, you will have an effortless journey to the Centre.
Event Spaces
From large scale events on the self-contained third floor to small meetings for eight and for everything in between, we have spaces that cover every eventuality.
Large Spaces
From conferences and exhibitions to dinners and receptions, discover spacious rooms with flexible layouts
Medium Spaces
Take advantage of these versatile spaces with amazing views across Westminster that will be sure to impress your delegates
Services
Our award-winning in-house teams will provide you with the support you need to deliver a successful event. From catering packages to audio visual equipment and the internet.
QEII Live
Professional and creative AV team are on hand to provide the expertise to create the perfect audio-visual set up to bring your event to life.
QEII Taste
Award-winning in-house caterers QEII Taste demonstrate innovation and excellence in their delivery of on-trend, fresh and sustainable food.
News & Media
Stay in touch with the latest developments at the Centre, from press coverage of high-profile events through to tips and best-practice from our award-winning teams.
The QEII Centre strengthens leadership team with two new female directors.
Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director.
The QEII Centre announces stellar performance figures – Third best trading year since opening in 1986 –
World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.
The QEII Centre’s award win underscores venue’s commitment to sustainability excellence.
27 November 2023: World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, has scooped the Sustainability Award for Catering for its catering division, QEII Taste, at the London Venue & Catering Awards.
Unveiling the hidden gems that elevate London as a premier events destination.
London is the top European destination for meetings and events according to the American Express GBT Meetings & Events 2024 Global Forecast. It’s perhaps no surprise that the city is one of the biggest players on the international meetings and events stage.
Distracted minds lose UK economy £19.9bn a year, QEII research reveals.
Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other distractions are costing the UK economy a staggering £19.9 billion each year, groundbreaking new research by The QEII Centre has revealed.