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Meeting offer

Great Hall at Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Name: Great Hall at Kensington Conference and Events Centre
Address: Hornton Street, London, W8, GB
Price range: from £6894 hire fee / per day

Hall in a Conference Centre

Private space

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.

Best price guarantee

Minimum booking duration: 10 hours

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.

Capacity

Standing

up to 800
Dining

up to 500
Theatre

up to 720
Cabaret

up to 300
Classroom

up to 378

Catering and drinks

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music
Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

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

Does the venue provide an AV system?

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.

Can venue hire continue after 6pm?

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.

Are there restrictions on music and live entertainment?

Yes. Live entertainment and DJs must provide their own PA and equipment, and music or live entertainment must finish 90 minutes before the hire period ends.

Are shell schemes permitted in the event spaces?

Yes, shell schemes are permitted. The number of stands depends on the layout agreed with the supplier, which must be approved by the Event Team.

About Kensington Conference and Events Centre

Kensington Conference and Events Centre is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.