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MOST VERSATILE LONDON VENUE

Gold : RSA House
RSA House is an amalgamation of five Georgian townhouses dating back to 1774 . RSA House boasts three styles of venue under one roof with 11 spaces across three floors , including the subterranean Vaults , exposed brick Auditorium , the Great Room and seven contemporary meeting rooms .
Silver : QEII Centre
The QEII Centre strives to be a highly versatile venue , both in the space and in the service it offers to its clients . Each year the venue hosts 450 national and international events , including fashion shows , TV shoots , business conferences and government summits . The centre has 32 spaces across its seven floors , all of which have movable walls to provide its clients with flexibility .
Bronze : RIBA at 66 Portland Place
The RIBA ’ s headquarters , 66 Portland Place , is a Grade II listed Art Deco building . With three outside terraces , daylight flooded rooms and views over London , the venue attracts clients from a range of industries , including charities , business , film and media .
Nominees in this category
• Alexandra Palace • Copper Box Arena • ILEC Conference Centre • Ministry Venues – 103 Gaunt Street • The Steel Yard
Nominees in this category
• Copper Box Arena • Lambeth Palace
Gold : Tower of London
William the Conqueror built the Tower of London in the 1070s . Now , nearly 1,000 years later , it still remains a key venue in London . This UNESCO World Heritage Site not only attracts over 3 million visitors a year , but also hosts over 430 events annually , from meetings and conferences , dinners and receptions to private tours , experiences and weddings . The historic spaces can be transformed to create bespoke and personalised events .
Silver : Ministry Venues – 103 Gaunt Street
Bronze : Underwood Lofts ( Lumiere London )
Ministry Venues has expanded into four spaces , all within walking distance of its original building : 103 Gaunt Street . Located in Elephant and Castle , 103 Gaunt Street is a collective of six adjoining warehouse spaces that aims to offer high quality production and versatility for its guests .
Each studio in Underwood Lofts can change depending on the client . Be it an old fashion brand , a new tech start-up , or a last-minute meeting , “ our spaces always look different , but the feeling is the same and unanimous . Clients are always glad they found our venue ,” says the venue .

MOST UNUSUAL / UNIQUE VENUE