1. The Science Museum’s meeting & event space: the Smith Centre
South Kensington, London
Originally constructed in 1890, the Smith Centre has been elegantly preserved for conferences, meetings, workshops, and networking events.
Benefitting from the architectural design of the Science Museum, near the Natural History Museum, and the southern border of Hyde Park, this South Kensington meeting room can accommodate up to 30 in a boardroom layout, 64 in cabaret-style seating, and 100 in a theatre layout.
The modern interior has accents of white glazed tiles, herringbone-patterned wooden floor, and mid-century furniture in complementary bright colours. The space is dominated by a painting with a theme of science, industry, and production. It’s one of our top picks for a corporate event space with an interesting and relaxed atmosphere.