An event venue with tall bookshelves, a glass ceiling, and chandeliers at The Geological Society.
An event venue with tall bookshelves, wooden tables, and ornate chandeliers at The Geological Society Upper Library.
An event venue with high bookshelves, tall columns, and a large chandelier in the Upper Library at The Geological Society.
An event venue with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, skylights, and chandeliers in the Upper Library at The Geological Society.

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 1 month 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 Notice (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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