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The QEII Centre
Since 1986, The QEII Centre has been London’s premier venue for domestic and international events. Our venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions and corporate events with a capacity of up to 2,500.
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 26,000 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
Small Spaces
Situated on the fourth and fifth floors, all these spaces are multipurpose, offer natural light and have excellent views
Plan Your Space
Our interactive floorplan brings our spaces to life, virtually explore the Centre and discover rooms that work for you.
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
Renowned for our unique and innovative cooking and impeccable service, experience and explore QEII Taste.
IT Infrastructure
Our expert, IT department will work with you to meet your technological requirements before and during the event.
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.
From Paper Registrations to Digital Experiences: An Insider’s View of the Events Industry
As the QEII Centre marks its 40th anniversary, Caroline Windsor, Associations Director at TFI Lodestar, reflects on four decades of change in the events industry. From paper registrations and manual planning to digital experiences and global connectivity, she shares how conferences have evolved while highlighting the enduring value of collaboration, partnership and face-to-face networking.
The QEII Centre celebrates five decades at the heart of London’s event industry
World-renowned conference, events and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, marking five decades at the heart of London’s thriving events industry.
Bold Foundations Behind the Scenes: Life Behind the Control Room Doors
At the heart of every successful event is a team of people working tirelessly behind the scenes to turn ideas into reality. As part of our Dare to Be Bold campaign, we’re shining a spotlight on the individuals whose expertise, quick thinking and dedication help create exceptional experiences every day.
Gala dinners – Think big to create showstopping events
The QEII Centre is encouraging event organisers to be bold with their event planning to make a big impression, and with gala dinners rising in popularity, Event Manager, Emilie Graham, shares her advice to help planners create truly showstopping events.
A triple win for The QEII Centre at Eventex Awards
The venue, which reported exceptional growth in sales for the last financial year, won Gold in the Venue Event Team category, silver for Large Venue, and bronze in the City Venue category.