Great Hall at Kensington Conference and Events Centre
720 seats
•
800 standing
In-house catering
Space facilities
Wi-Fi
• Projector
• Flatscreen TV
• Flipchart
• PA system / speakers
• Air conditioning
Great Hall at Kensington Conference and Events Centre
Hall in a Conference Centre
·
Private space
Hornton Street, London, W8
–
High Street Kensington Station (0.2 mi)
About this space
The Great Hall is a large hall complimented by two large foyer areas. It is a versatile space ideal for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners and more. With a stage, green room and changing rooms and sound proofed it is also a great option for events with entertainment
The foyers can be used for registration, catering stations and exhibitors and the lower foyer includes 2 small meeting rooms ideal for for ad hoc meetings or for use an organiser office.
A large flat floored room, 475 squared metres, it can seat 720 people theatre style, 300 cabaret style and 378 classroom style for conferences and seated shows, with additional balcony seating for 92 delegates. For functions it can hold 800 for a standing reception, 500 for a dinner or 420 for a dinner dance.
It can be hired on its on or in conjunction with Small Hall.
Prices
Monday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Tuesday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Wednesday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Thursday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Friday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£6894
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Saturday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£7584
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£7584
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Sunday
8:00 –
18:00
from
£7584
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
18:00
from
£7584
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 0:00.
All prices include VAT.
Three hire periods available to hire the halls which are:
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
• day hire access 08:00-18:00hrs
• late day hire access 14:00-midnight
• full day hire access 08:00-midnight
The venue hire price detailed is for the day hire period - please contact us for full breakdown of prices.
Please be advised:
• A damage deposit is applicable - £575 for conferences or similar / £1000.00 for exhibitions, concerts, fashion shows and similar
• All supplier set up and clear down is to take place during the hire period.
• For multi day bookings you need to include the evening in your hire period – the first day will be our late day or full day hire period
depending what time you come on site, the middle days will be our full day hire period and the last day will be our day or full day hire
period depending on what time you vacate the venue.
• The hire fee includes use of data projector and PA system. The pa system is for speeches and background music, it is not suitable for
DJs/live entertainment - DJs and performers to bring their own stand alone PA system.
• If using more than 2 microphones an AV technician is required.
• Conference chairs, trestle tables and round banqueting tables available.
Additional extras/information:
Please note rates quoted below are for events taking place between April 2025-March 2026 – if your event is after this date period please be advised the rates are subject to an annual rate increase and rates are normally published by late March for each rate year:
• 1 x Technician Half Day (1 – 4 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £250.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Full Day (4 – 8 Hours) can be hired at a rate of £400.00 + VAT
1 x Technician Extended day (up to 12 hours) can be hired at a rate of £450.00 + VAT
• SIA security staff for your event at the cost of £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day
• For all public and ticketed events these guards are compulsory, for other events our Event Managers will advise based on the event requirements if needed.
• Cloakroom attendants Porter, Cleaner, Usher, are £24.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Monday -Friday / £25.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 4 hours) Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays/special days.
• Traffic Marshals are £22.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours). Premium rate of £43.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) applicable on all Bank holidays and New Year’s Eve and £64.00 + VAT per hour (minimum 5 hours) on Christmas Day. Traffic marshals are normally required for events with a high volume of deliveries.
• Additional audio visual equipment - price on application. Please advise of requirements and we will arrange for a quote from our recommended AV partner.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Minimum booking duration:
10 hours
Capacity
Standing
up to 800
Dining
up to 500
Theatre
up to 720
Cabaret
up to 300
Classroom
up to 378
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction
after
23:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available
Host rules
• All set up and clear down is to take place during the hire times. The venue is to be fully vacated by the end of hire period and all items bought on site removed.
• Self-catering is not permitted. We work alongside several approved caterers. If our approved caterers are not able to meet your needs – for example dietary reasons – we will consider an external caterer coming on site – there is an application process and fees will be applicable if approved.
• No notice, sign, flag, bunting, banner, decoration, drapery, or other item shall be affixed to any part of the building or to the furniture or fittings therein by adhesive tape, adhesive label, Blu-tack or any other adhesive substance. Where such fixings are undertaken by the Hirer, any contractor or any hirer’s client, the Hirer will be responsible for the full cost of the repair. It is the duty of the Hirer to ensure that their contractors, clients and attendees fully adhere to this policy.
• No adhesive tapes may be used to mark wooden or carpeted floors.
• No decorations, flags, emblems, gas-filled balloons, streamers or confetti are permitted inside the Premises or externally.
• Naked flames, smoke making machines, indoor fireworks and stage pyrotechnics will not normally be permitted in the premises. Applications in writing to waive this regulation must be made to the Supervising Officer for consideration and hirers are advised that substantial additional staffing costs may be incurred if approval is granted.
• SIA security staff is required for religious festivals, cultural festivals, public events (ticketed and unticketed), concerts, Boxing, Kick Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts or any other fighting/combat tournament and any other event deemed by the Head of Conference and Events to required security staff. This list of events is not exclusive or exhaustive. The venue team will organise applicable security staff and the client will be liable for the fees.
• The hirer shall provide a sufficient
Designed by architect Sir Basil Spence and opened in 1977, Kensington Conference and Events Centre is a highly adaptable, purpose-designed events venue with two Event Halls ideal for corporate events, exhibitions, award ceremonies and dinners as well as filming.
The Great Hall can accommodate up to 828 delegates for a conference. It is complimented by two large foyer areas for registration and refreshments, which also includes 2 small meeting rooms ideal for ad hoc meetings or for use an organiser office. With a stage, green room and changing rooms and sound proofed it is also a great option for events with entertainment.
The Small Hall can seat up to 170 guests for a conference and is complimented by a foyer which can be used for registration and refreshments.
Both event halls are equipped with presentation facilities and pa system and there is complimentary WiFi.
The event halls can be hire together or individually. In addition to the event halls there are also some board rooms ideal for small meetings and the Council Chamber, a unique space often used for filming.
Located minutes from High Street Kensington Underground Station, with a public car park on the same site it is easily accessible to delegates.
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