Venue hire: The Geological Society of London, Burlington House
Janet Watson Lecture Theatre
Our 172-seat lecture theatre provides a full range of audio-visual facilities.
Council Room
Located on the first floor, the elegant Council Room can accommodate 25 people boardroom style or 30 people for a sit-down meal.
Arthur Holmes Room
Located on the ground floor, the Arthur Holmes Room provides a versatile space for a meeting for 14-16 boardroom style, or an intimate private dinner for 12.
William Buckland Room
Located on the lower ground floor, the William Buckland Room is an intimate space surrounded by glass cases of leather-bound books, and can accommodate 13 people seated boardroom.
Lower Library
The Lower Library provides a spacious and airy break-out room for the Lecture Theatre and can also be used for post-conference catered receptions and seated dinners.
Covid-19
The Geological Society will reopen for events once government guidance allows. In the meantime, you can read about our work to ensure that our re-opening is a safe one in our Covid-19 venue hire information document.
If you'd like to hire any of our spaces, please contact venuehire@geolsoc.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
Prestigious venue hire in the heart of Mayfair.
Founded in 1807, the Geological Society is the oldest national geological society in the world.
The Society has resided in Burlington House in central London since 1874. This beautiful, Grade II*-listed venue provides a unique and welcoming environment for conferences, meeting and events, receptions and intimate dinners.
Alongside our contemporary conference facilities, which includes a 172-seat lecture theatre, we offer all guests complimentary WiFi and a dedicated in-house facilities team who will provide audio-visual support throughout your event.
Event catering is provided exclusively by City Dining who work with the very best local suppliers to provide a range of menus, from light lunches to fine dining options, with wine pairing as well as gluten free and vegan-friendly choices.
Your event will help support the Geological Society as a not-for-profit organisation and our ongoing commitment to the Earth sciences.
Contact us
For further information about venue hire for a conference or event, please contact our Venue Hire Team via 020 7432 0982 or venuehire@geolsoc.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form.
Media enquiries
For further information about media use of our venue, please contact Alicia Newton, Director of Science & Communications, via 020 7432 0976 or alicia.newton@geolsoc.org.uk.
Janet Watson Lecture Theatre
The 172-seat lecture theatre provides a full range of audio-visual facilities under the direction of a projectionist included in the hire cost.
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Capacity:
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Theatre
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Reception
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Dinner
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172
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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Lower Library
The Lower Library provides a spacious and airy break-out room for the Lecture Theatre, and is used for refreshment breaks, lunches, dinners and receptions.
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Capacity:
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Theatre
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Reception
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Dinner
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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172
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Please enquire
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Council Room
The elegant Council Room located on the first floor has plenty of natural daylight, and is fully air-conditioned. It can accommodate 25 people boardroom style or 30 people for a seated lunch or formal dinner.
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Capacity:
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Theatre
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Reception
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Dinner
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n/a
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25
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n/a
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35
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30
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Arthur Holmes Room
Located on the ground floor, the Arthur Holmes Room provides a versatile space for a meeting for 14-16 boardroom style, or an intimate private dinner for 12.
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Capacity:
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Theatre
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Reception
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Dinner
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n/a
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14-16
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n/a
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n/a
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14
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William Buckland Room
Located on the lower ground floor, the William Buckland Room is an intimate space surrounded by glass cases of leather-bound books, and can accommodate 13 people seated boardroom.
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Capacity:
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Theatre
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Boardroom
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U-Shape
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Reception
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Dinner
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n/a
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12
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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