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Located in the heart of our South Kensington campus, we are home to a range of iconic, timeless and contemporary architectural gems. These venues provide stunning backdrops that can be transformed and used creatively for photography and filming. Navigate through our selection of venues and discover the possibilities for your next filming or photography project.

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The Great Hall

  • 732 Capacity
  • Cabaret: 160
  • Theatre: 732
  • Central London
  • Sherfield Building

Our flagship multi-purpose space for up to 732 delegates.
Auditorium and banqueting hall

Queen’s Tower Rooms and Terrace

  • 640 Capacity
  • Boardroom: 135
  • Cabaret: 220
  • Classroom: 200
  • Theatre: 470
  • Seated dinner: 350
  • Central London
  • Sherfield Building

A light-filled space with picturesque views of the Queen’s Lawn.
Auditorium and banqueting hall

Senior Common Room

  • 400 Capacity
  • Cabaret: 240
  • Central London
  • Sherfield Building

A spacious and flexible space that can be perfectly tailored to hosting summer schools, academic conferences and comprehensive training programmes.

Lecture theatres

City and Guilds Building Lecture Theatres

  • 380 Capacity
  • Theatre: 350
  • Central London
  • City and Guilds Building

Captivate your audience with the latest audio-visual technology in four fully equipped lecture theatres.

Classrooms

City and Guilds Building Classrooms

  • 350 Capacity
  • Boardroom: 48
  • Cabaret: 72
  • Classroom: 76
  • Central London
  • City and Guilds Building

The City and Guilds Building provides a unique opportunity for educational events and immersive learning experiences. Choose from ten modern classrooms featuring exposed pipework and industrial design.
Foyers and concourses

Sir Alexander Fleming Building Foyer and Concourse

  • 338 Capacity
  • Exhibition: 338
  • Central London
  • Sir Alexander Fleming Building

Two spacious, light-filled areas provide the perfect setting for networking, catering and exhibitions under one roof.
Lecture theatres

Blackett Building Lecture Theatres

  • 246 Capacity
  • Theatre: 246
  • Central London
  • Blackett Building

Traditional 1960s décor to add a unique flare to any event
Foyers and concourses

Blackett Building Foyer and Concourse

  • 246 Capacity
  • Central London
  • Blackett Building

Elevate your event at the Blackett Building with four dynamic open-plan areas.
Lecture theatres

ACE Extension Building Lecture Theatre

  • 165 Capacity
  • Theatre: 165
  • Central London
  • ACE Extension Building

Modern lecture theatres equipped with the latest audio-visual technology
Lecture theatres

Skempton Building Lecture Theatres

  • 160 Capacity
  • Theatre: 160
  • Central London
  • Skempton Building

Our trio of lecture theatres, ranging in capacity between 52 and 160, boast great acoustics and fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

Lecture theatres

Royal School of Mines Lecture Theatres

  • 156 Capacity
  • Theatre: 156
  • Central London
  • Royal School of Mines

Four traditional, light-filled lecture theatres offering space for learning together.
Lecture theatres

Huxley Building Lecture Theatres

  • 153 Capacity
  • Theatre: 153
  • Central London
  • Huxley Building

Eight purpose-built lecture theatres equipped with audio-visual facilities and tiered seating
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Why should I book Celesta Venues

Imperial’s South Kensington campus is steeped in history, offering a range of notable buildings including, 170 Queen’s Gate, a Grade II-listed townhouse designed in 1889 by notable architect Norman Shaw and The Royal School of Mines, a Grade II-listed Edwardian building designed by Sir Aston Web.

These venues provide a unique backdrop for filming or photography projects looking to capture a true sense of London’s heritage. Beyond our historical buildings, we also offer a range of modern and industrial classrooms and lecture theatres. Whether you are looking for something classic or modern, our spaces offer a rich variety of choices to bring your photography or filming projects to life.

  • Convenient locations
  • Inspiring surroundings
  • Dedicated specialists

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Discover our range of unique spaces for photography and filming.

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Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, UK

Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, UK

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