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Located in the heart of South Kensington's arts and science district, the Society is one of London’s most charming and iconic venues. Our Grade II* listed building combines unique character with modern facilities to create a perfect backdrop for your event.

For over a century, the Society has been one of London’s leading venues for a wide range of events, from conferences, lectures and meetings, to receptions, weddings and exhibitions. Our Ondaatje Lecture Theatre’s state-of-the-art AV broadcast and recording facilities enable engaging hybrid events, allowing you to share content digitally with the widest possible audiences. We offer a variety of high quality, cost-effective hire options so get in touch with our expert venue team to see how we can help.

 

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Hybrid events

Live stream your event from the Ondaatje Lecture Theatre.

Large conferences

Ideal for conferences of up to 450 delegates.

Small conferences

The perfect choice for up to 100 delegates.

Lectures

Welcome up to 700 guests in our Ondaatje Lecture Theatre.

Exhibitions

Host your next exhibition in our modern Pavilion located on the busy Exhibition Road.

Drinks receptions

Make an impression with a reception in our grand Main Hall.

Dinners

From small intimate dinners to larger events of up to 100 guests.

Meetings

One of our four rooms could be ideal for your next meeting.

Weddings

A beautiful setting to celebrate your special day.

The Society provides a perfect setting for events of all sizes with historic and modern spaces including a large lecture theatre and reception rooms, to smaller areas and break-out rooms for networking, interviews or group training.

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Catering

The Society’s trusted partner Lodge Catering offer an exceptional catering service for all event types and styles.

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Enhance your event

Leave a lasting impression with one of our private view packages giving your guests an exclusive opportunity to explore some of the items from the Society’s Collections.

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Royal Geographical Society
(with the Institute of British Geographers),
1 Kensington Gore,
London, SW7 2AR

Registered Charity, 208791

E enquiries@rgs.org

T +44 (0)20 7591 3000
 

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