London's best exhibition venues for hire

Home to the British Academy, this charming St James' property offers a range of rather grand event spaces. Period features contrast with abstract art and up-to-date tech ready for your exhibition needs. The Wolfson Room and Gallery is the ideal spot for 200 guests and allows for something more intimate but equally extravagant. 

This Grade-II listed building sits in a secluded square in Bloomsbury, with both small and large rooms available to hire. With oak-panelling and high vaulted ceilings, the Great Hall is sure to elevate your exhibition and leave a lasting impression.

Sadler's Wells may be best known as a performance venue, but it also turns its hand to hosting a number of varied events. With auditoriums available to put on a more theatrical exhibition, there are also wide, open spaces such as the Mezzanine Level where displays could easily be installed and enjoyed by up to 280 guests. 

This venue's illustrious past is apparent the moment you walk through the marbled foyer. The Main Hall is classic late-Victorian design with ornate arched ceilings and marble columns that form a dramatic backdrop for an upcoming showcase. A sense of grandeur comes in the form of stained glass windows and chandeliers, with space for up to 400.

Joining the ranks of the Tate Modern and the National Theatre, Sea Containers state-of-the-art facilities sit against the banks of the River Thames offering six event spaces across three floors. The largest, named The Cucumber for its eye-catching green bar, can accommodate up to 200 guests. 

Named for the iconic city views from this venue's outdoor terrace, The Royal College of Surgeons boasts a number of offerings available for exclusive hire. Set your exhibition amongst the backdrop of The Lumley Library: home to one of the finest medical science collections in Europe. 120 guests can be accommodated amongst towering book shelves in this dramatic location.

Just off the Strand, this stylish Georgian home is a highly versatile venue, with 11 private hire spaces to choose from. Grand columns and period paintings really make RSA House feel grand and impressive. For something a bit different, the subterranean Vaults boast a complete contrast to the rooms above with interconnected tunnels of exposed brickwork.

This central venue boasts state-of-the-art facilities alongside unparalleled views of the capital's skyline. Large and versatile rooms are on offer here that can be designed to give any feel you want with options to utilise the screens provided as a part of your exhibition. In-house catering is just the cherry on top at Savoy Place.

Located right in the heart of the City of London, this Grade-I listed building retains much of its 18th century charm, which definitely lends a unique air to an exhibition. The Hall is the largest room on-site and can accommodate 400, but alternative options are available if you want something more intimate. 

Just a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral, Stationers' Hall combines contemporary facilities with a stunning historic venue. Bold red rugs cover the floors of The Court Room with a hanging chandelier and gold adornings that add an extra touch of glamour. Meanwhile, The Stock Room is the largest private hire space, maintaining this elegance with capacity for up to 400 standing.

Kensington Conference & Events Centre is one of the largest events venues in London, making it an obvious choice to consider for your next exhibition. The centre's Great Hall can accommodate up to 800, so there's plenty of space for a vast selection of displays. 

Located on the outskirts of Richmond Park, Roehampton Venues offers this contemporary space for your upcoming exhibition. The top-floor Lime Tree Suite comes with scenic city views and its own terrace. Here, you can invite 100 guests with options for adjustable lighting, meaning you can really set the mood to best match your displays.

Europe's largest arts and conference venue seems like an obvious choice for your exhibition. With world-class facilities, fine acoustics and a selection of hireable rooms, why not combine the Conservatory with the plant-filled Garden Room for a larger space? The Barbican events team are pros when it comes to curating exhibitions, so you know you're in safe hands. 

Stand amongst the gold medalists and host your exhibition in the centre of the velodrome track at Lee Valley VeloPark. A unique and vast location with capacity for up to 1,000 people, Lee Valley is extremely flexible, with unique history that suits an exhibition space well. An abundance of lighting means that you're guaranteed a bright space.

The Artillery Garden at the HAC offers five-acres of land in the heart of London, allowing you to escape the city's hustle and bustle without even having to leave. The largest offering on this list, here, you can throw an exhibition for a whopping 5,000 people here, with catering all handled by highly regarded British caterer Searcys.

Stripped down to the essentials, this industrial-style location’s cool looks befit its east London location. Large windows add plenty of natural light to the well-equipped space, which includes state-of-the-art AV equipment like a 110-inch TV and advanced sound system. It’s the true blank canvas waiting for you to add your own personalised touch.