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General venue FAQs
RCP London Events is one of the two commercial events venues of the Royal College of Physicians, a unique and award-winning venue in London. It offers versatile spaces for hire for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, corporate functions and more.
As a charity, every booking helps to fund many important activities that form part of the RCP’s role in healthcare through advocacy, education and research.
RCP London Events is located in central London at the Royal College of Physicians, close to Regent’s Park. Its central location makes it a convenient venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and corporate events in London.
You can contact us here, or by calling us at 020 7034 4900. You can also email us at events@rcp.ac.uk.
RCP London Events is easy to reach by Tube and rail. The nearest Underground station is Regent’s Park on the Bakerloo line, just a short walk away. Great Portland Street, Warren Street and Baker Street stations are also nearby. For national rail connections, Euston, King’s Cross and St.Pancras are all within easy reach.
Limited on-site parking is available by prior arrangement. We recommend travelling by public transport wherever possible to help reduce the environmental impact of your event. Full travel details are available on our How to Find Us page.
Yes. RCP London Events provides in-house catering through our partner, Company of Cooks. We offer seasonal and sustainable menus for conferences, meetings, receptions, private dining and summer parties, with options tailored to your event requirements.
Yes. Our catering team can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements and special menu requests. Please let us know your guests’ needs during the planning process so we can tailor the catering accordingly.
Yes. RCP London Events has an outdoor event space in the form of the Medicinal Garden, available from April to October. It provides a distinctive setting for summer parties and outdoor receptions for up to 200 guests in central London.
Yes. RCP London Events is available for venue hire in central London for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, hybrid events, summer parties and corporate functions.
To make a booking enquiry, please contact our sales team at events@rcp.ac.uk or call 020 7034 4900. You can also submit your request by completing our online enquiry form.
This depends on the size and complexity of your event. As a general guideline, we recommend booking 8 to 12 months in advance. For popular dates or more complex requirements, we recommend allowing 12 to 18 months' notice. We can also accommodate short-notice requests, subject to date availability.
Cancellation terms vary depending on the booking. Please contact our Sales Team for full details.
Venue hire costs vary depending on the event type and requirements, room selection and guest numbers. Please contact our Sales Team at events@rcp.ac.uk or 020 7034 4900 for a tailored quotation.
No. Our quotes do not include VAT.
Event spaces, capacities and bookings
The venue accommodates a range of events, including:
- Conferences and exhibitions
- Meetings and training
- Private dining and receptions
- Award ceremonies and screenings
- Hybrid and virtual events
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Evening events
- Location filming and photoshoots. Find out more here
- Brand activations
Yes. RCP London Events is a central London conference venue with flexible event spaces, in-house catering, AV support and experienced event planning services, making it well suited to conferences of different sizes and formats.
RCP London Events can host up to 300 guests in the Wolfson Theatre and up to 400 guests for a standing reception in the Osler and Long Rooms, depending on the layout and style of the event.
Yes. RCP London Events offers flexible exhibition space in London for stands, sponsor areas, product displays, networking and breakout activity. Exhibition areas can also be incorporated into conferences and other business events.
Yes. RCP London Events offers meeting rooms for hire in central London for board meetings, workshops, training sessions, private dining and smaller corporate events.
Yes. Our event spaces can be configured in a range of layouts to suit your event, including theatre, cabaret, classroom, boardroom, banquet and standing reception formats.
Yes. Our experienced event planners support clients from the initial enquiry through to final delivery. On the day of the event, a dedicated event manager is on site to help ensure everything runs smoothly.
Our day delegate rate typically includes room hire, catering and core event essentials for daytime meetings and conferences. A tailored proposal can be provided based on the size, format and requirements of your event.
We offer a variety of rooms and event spaces to suit different event types and capacities. View our available spaces here or contact our Sales Team for further information.
Event Technology and AV FAQs
Yes. RCP London Events is a hybrid event venue in London, offering solutions that combine in-person attendance with virtual participation. Hybrid events are supported by professional AV, live streaming and audience engagement tools.
Yes. We offer conference and presentation recording services, helping clients capture content for internal use, wider distribution and post-event marketing.
Yes, multiple rooms can be hired together. Our team can help you select and combine spaces to suit your event requirements.
Yes, a range of breakout rooms is available and can be booked alongside your main event space.
AV services can be included as part of your event package or charged separately, depending on your requirements. Our team will be happy to provide details and a tailored quotation.
Yes, branding and signage can be displayed in designated areas throughout the venue, subject to approval. Our team will be happy to advise on the available branding opportunities for your event.
Accessibility and sustainability
The venue has a reception located on the ground floor, with a secure cloakroom in the lower ground floor. Access is via registration.
RCP London Events holds ISO 14001 environmental certification and was the first and only royal college to achieve Carbon Trust Standards. The venue also holds IACC Silver Tier and ECOsmart Gold accreditations.
Yes. RCP London Events offers step-free access, accessible toilets and lifts throughout the venue to support easy movement between floors and event spaces. Assistive listening technology and speech-to-text services are also available on request. Full accessibility information is available on our Venue Accessibility page.