Great Hall at Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Hall in a Conference Centre
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Private space
Hornton Street, London, W8
High Street Kensington Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

Great Hall is a Hall in Kensington Conference and Events Centre, an auditorium-style, multi-level room defined by its tiered seating layout.

Design: The space has a high wood-slat ceiling, dark textured walls, uniform neutral upholstered theatre seating and carpeted aisles, creating a formal, enclosed auditorium feel.

Features: The hall provides a PA system and speakers, venue Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The room permits own music and external DJs subject to a noise restriction. The space is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets, a step-free guest entrance and a small lockable quiet/medicine/prayer room off the lower level.

Ideal for: Professional groups organising formal, seated presentations or exhibitions that require a structured auditorium layout and technical support.

What sets it apart: A large proscenium stage with an integrated projection screen and dedicated stage lighting that supports presentations and performances.

What guests say: The Great Hall is accessible and welcoming, and the space is kept clean and well organised with helpful on-site staff.


Event offers and packages

Meeting Offers

Run your conference in the Great Hall — day hire includes projector, screen and PA for speeches.
Mon–Fri day hire: £5970. Sat/Sun/Bank Hol day hire: £6570.
Day Meeting Package – Great Hall
£5970 total
• Exclusive room hire from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• PA system with microphones for speeches
• Data projector and in-built screen
• Two foyer areas for registration and refreshments
• Tables and conference chairs set to your layout
• Dedicated events team support pre-event and duty manager on the day
• Complimentary Wi‑Fi

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £6894 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 18:00
from £7584 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £7584 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 18:00
from £7584 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 18:00
from £7584 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
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
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
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


FAQ

Yes, the venue provides a PA system with microphones for speeches only. An AV technician must be booked when using lapel microphones or more than two microphones.

Yes. The Great Hall and Small Hall offer day hire from 08:00–18:00, late-day hire from 14:00 until midnight, full-day hire from 08:00 until midnight, and evening hire from or after 18:00 for a minimum of four hours. If access is required before 18:00, one of the other hire periods applies.


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