Rothamsted Conference Centre

  2 reviews  – 
West Common, London, AL5 2JQ
Harpenden

Daria G.

Spaces for hire at Rothamsted Conference Centre

from £59
per person / per day
Auditorium
300
Our state-of-the-art 300-seater Auditorium is our flagship event space. We attract national and international business and science conferences and events to this magnificent space. The Auditorium can be used for a variety of events including formal conferences, business briefings, meetings, product launches, staff away days, lectures, awards ceremo...
from £54
per person / per day
Fowden Hall
200
250
The Fowden Hall, named after renowned Rothamsted Research scientist Professor Sir Leslie Fowden, is the perfect space for a wide range of events. It's a hugely versatile hall which means it is ideal for formal conferences, business briefings, meetings, workshops, poster sessions, lectures, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, stalls, seminars, team even...
from £54
per person / per day
Pirie Suite
16
30
The Pirie Suite, named after renowned Rothamsted Research scientist Norman Pirie, is located on the ground floor of the conference center and is one of our smaller meeting rooms. The Pirie Suite has two large, wall-mounted TV screens and video conferencing facilities, as well as a large whiteboard. As an L-shaped room, this space lends itself to ha...
from £54
per person / per day
Glynne Suite
30
60
The 49sq/m room is ideal for all kinds of meetings, private, business, or with employees. The space is very well-lit, inside there is a long table with comfortable chairs. High-speed internet, TV, whiteboard and other facilities related to conference rooms are available. Maximum capacity is up to 12 people.
from £54
per person / per day
Warington Suite
60
60
Also located on the ground floor, the Warrington Suite, named after renowned Rothamsted Research scientist Dr. Katherine Warington, is a fully equipped meeting room with high-speed Wi-Fi and video conferencing facilities. It is suitable for smaller meetings, training sessions, board meetings, and team off-site events. It can also be used as a cater...
from £54
per person / per day
Glynne and Warington Suite
70
120
The Glynne and Warrington Suite is formed when the suites are fully opened up, creating one large, versatile events space. It also offers floor-to-ceiling windows with blinds, which when open create a light, bright room. It can be used for mid-sized boardroom-style meetings, business meetings, team events, away days, strategy sessions, and much mor...
from £54
per person / per day
The Hive
80
100
The Hive, named after the extensive work done at Rothamsted Research around bees, is an interactive workshop area where groups can immerse themselves, explore ideas, learn and find solutions. The room enjoys a bright, vibrant yellow color scheme, with moveable whiteboards (these should be requested at the time of booking), a refreshments point outs...
from £54
per person / per day
Bailey Suite
16
40
The Bailey Suite is named after renowned Rothamsted Research scientist Professor Rosemary Bailey, who spent 10 years here working in the Statistics Department. It is a fully equipped meeting room with high-speed Wi-Fi and advanced media facilities. For clients booking our venue exclusively, we recommend this room as the organizer's room.
from £59
per person / per day
Brenchley Suite
80
125
Named after renowned female scientist Winifred Brenchley, the Brenchley Suite at Rothamsted Conference Centre is one of our larger meeting rooms. Its fresh, modern look means that it is commonly used in theatre style for presentations, training, and seminars. The room is a flexible space with curved walls and panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows and...
from £143
minimum spend / per session
The Dining Room
8
The Dining Room is our smallest meeting room and can accommodate a boardroom-style layout for up to eight people. Situated just off the main restaurant, the Dining Room is ideal for interviews, 1-2-1s, small meetings, or as a private dining area for VIP guests. With window blinds and the opportunity for lots of natural light, if required, the Dinin...

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
Fowden Hall
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Pirie Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne and Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
The Hive
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Bailey Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Brenchley Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £143 min. spend
Tuesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
Fowden Hall
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Pirie Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne and Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
The Hive
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Bailey Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Brenchley Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £143 min. spend
Wednesday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
Fowden Hall
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Pirie Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne and Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
The Hive
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Bailey Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Brenchley Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £143 min. spend
Thursday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
Fowden Hall
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Pirie Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne and Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
The Hive
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Bailey Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Brenchley Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £143 min. spend
Friday
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Auditorium
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
Fowden Hall
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Pirie Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Glynne and Warington Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
The Hive
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Bailey Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £54 per person
Brenchley Suite
8:30 – 17:30
from £59 per person
The Dining Room
8:30 – 17:30
from £143 min. spend
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
seats
Up to 250
standing
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Location

West Common, London, AL5 2JQ

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings )

G
Georgia B.
March 2023

The staff were amazing and helpful The booking system was easy and straight forward The payment system made the day easy The room and facilities and catering was amazing

It was slightly noisy outside our room, we had a front window room and we could hear a truck working on the grounds all day which made it hard to hear in our room sometimes but that isn't the venue's fault.

G
Georgia B.
January 2023

Rebecca is helpful and polite

About Rothamsted Conference Centre

Rothamsted Conference Centre in Harpenden is a sustainable events venue on the world-renowned Rothamsted Campus in Hertfordshire, UK - enabling innovation, collaboration, learning, and business growth by bringing people together at events.
We are focused on delegate wellbeing, providing healthy food, access to nature, and a range of vegan and vegetarian options.
Our conference space is adaptable and flexible and our range of skills and experience means we are the first choice for busy events run by business and marketing professionals.
With high-quality AV provision across all of our rooms, a modern Auditorium, and multiple breakout spaces, Rothamsted Conference Centre is the perfect location to host a wide range of events and meetings, from business conferences to collaborative occasions for academic bodies and multinational industries, to promotional events and product launches.
Our rural location means guests can escape busy cities such as London, but still enjoy outstanding facilities and service, with excellent transport links.
We are located approximately 10 minutes drive from London Luton Airport and St Albans, and Harpenden station is a 10-minute walk from our campus on a direct line from St Pancras station. In terms of road links, Rothamsted is situated close to major networks such as the A1M, M25, and M1.
Talk to our friendly and helpful team today about meeting room hire for your next event, big or small. We're here to help!