One Birdcage Walk, Lecture Theatre

About Venue

One Birdcage Walk, the home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is located in the heart of Westminster - minutes from the Houses of Parliament, HM Treasury and Horse Guards Parade.

Easily accessible, we are just a 5-minute walk from Westminster and St James's Park tube stations, and 15 minutes from Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo stations.

Our event spaces offer flexible space for a variety of different events, including many with stunning views overlooking St James' Park. Almost all our spaces have natural daylight, which provides a more cost-effective option for conferences, board meetings, away days, training courses, fine dining and launch events.

We can host smaller groups of up to 36 attendees in our boardrooms through to 210 guests in our stunning tiered Lecture Theatre.

Enjoy a delicious range of menus created by our award-winning in-house Caterers, Company of Cooks.

Your AV requirements will be fully supported by our in-house AV Technicians and Wifi access is complimentary throughout the venue.

A contemporary and fully-equipped Lecture Theatre, ideal for conferences, lectures, broadcasts, speeches and product launches. With original wood panelling, which give the space a warm, traditional feel, the Lecture Theatre is equipped with air conditioning, audio-visual system, stage, lectern, microphones, two screens for projections and a dedicated technician for the duration of your event.

Located on the ground floor, the Lecture Theatre accommodates up to 210 guests in comfortable fixed tiered seating. The room hire includes the use of the Marble Hall and Gallery, ideal for registration, catering and networking.

Key features
Includes Marble Hall and Gallery for catering and networking
Built-in audio visual
Stage, lectern and top table with microphones
Two screens for projections
Air conditioning
Hearing loop
Tiered seating
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Original wood panelling, giving a traditional feel
Dedicated registration table and coat rail outside the room