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Upper Library at The Geological Society

Library in an Event Venue
·
Private space
The Geological Society Burlington House Piccadilly London, London, W1J 0BD –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 25
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Upper Library is a Library in The Geological Society, a double-height historic reading room framed by gallery-level bookcases.

Design: The interior is a formal academic setting of timber shelving, painted cornices and tall ceilings. The floor is carpeted and organised with rows of polished wood reading tables and matching chairs.

Features: The space provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and abundant natural daylight from tall windows. The room also offers flexible floor zones suitable for temporary displays or small presentation setups.

Ideal for: Academic groups and professional organisations seeking a formal, seated meeting or a quiet presentation in a book-lined setting.

What guests say: The library contains an extensive reference collection and has knowledgeable, welcoming librarians. The space's historic character is experienced as impressive and inspirational.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £6600 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Dining
    up to 25

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The Geological Society

The Geological Society is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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