Beyond its grand scale and classical period detail, 10 -11 Carlton House Terrace is an exceptional canvas for any event.
The former residence of Prime Minister William Gladstone sits at the very heart of the capital, overlooking St James’s Park, Whitehall and the Mall, which runs between Admiralty Arch and Buckingham Palace. Described as one of ‘the greatest terrace houses ever built in Britain’ and one of London’s finest Georgian treasures.
In over 180 years of service, the British Academy building has played host to members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers, members of parliament and business leaders of the day.
From its sweeping staircases and eclectic art collection to the sounds of the Royal Household Cavalry passing by, the British Academy building is undoubtedly a home for the senses.
With its unique painted ceiling in the Lecture Room to the stunning views of London from the Mall Room, all of the spaces offer their very own sensory experience. As residents of Carlton House Terrace, they can also hire out their secluded garden square at the front of the building – which makes the perfect setting for an outdoor reception or event.
Stepping into 10 Carlton House Terrace from the hustle and bustle of London is like stepping into another time. The grandeur of the Entrance Hall is undeniable. With a three- flight black marble staircase, designed in the French style by renowned architect Ferdnand Billerey, sweeping up in front of you and grand corniced ceilings above, you know immediately that this building is something special, steeped in history with a story to tell. The Entrance Hall, with its beautiful black and white tiled floor is perfect for a drinks reception or even dancing at a wedding.
The Entrance and Lobby to No. 11 Carlton House Terrace offers classic English beauty, very different in style to No.10. Decorated in Wedgwood blue with high ceilings and a period fireplace, this space has a warm atmosphere. The carpeted staircase, remodelled by Lutyen, leading to the Gallery on the 1st floor splits into two return wings. The staircase is flanked by two grand torcheres (originally part of a set in Buckingham Palace), which illuminate the beautiful floral balustrade. A perfect space for an evening reception or wedding photos.
The facilities developed at 10 -11 Carlton House Terrace by the British Academy serve as a versatile setting for all types of events from conferences, seminars, promotional launches and business meetings. They also provide the most perfect relaxed setting and more formal surroundings for weddings, cocktail parties, private parties and other special occasions. Whichever event you have in mind 10 – 11 Carlton House Terrace offers unrivalled standards of service, where outstanding customer service and attention to detail are at the forefront of their minds.
The rooms can cater for any gathering you have in mind. With striking period features, grand cornice work and fine decoration, Carlton House Terrace was designed by architect John Nash to give some of the best views of the Royal Park and the Mall.
Ten different sized spaces are available for corporate hire, each offering its own inimitable style. Many of the rooms are flanked by large windows, creating light, relaxed environments. And, their drink and dine hospitality will be on hand to add the finishing touches to any experience, from an informal meeting to the grandest of banquets.
There are several delegate options tailored to suit the event you are planning and a selection of extraordinary rooms and suites are available to hire seven days a week, providing fully serviced breakfast meetings in the morning to fine dining menus for lunch and dinner as well as drinks in the evening.
Technical expertise is on hand to ensure any event you host at 10 -11 Carlton House Terrace runs as smoothly and as effortlessly as possible. Their onsite technicians are happy to provide advice and guidance before and during your time at the Academy, whether you want to deliver a basic presentation to a group meeting or incorporate more complicated audio-visual elements into a larger programme or event.
The British Academy building is a supreme period canvas for film or photographic location hire, with one-of-a-kind period features and unrivalled views of the Royal Park. Among its treasures are a newly-refurbished reading room flanked by bookshelves, a three-flight black marble staircase sweeping into a grand entrance hall, French-style features by Detmar Blow and Ferdnand Billerey, a trompe l’oeil painted ceiling and bronze-gilded up-standing chandeliers originally from Buckingham Palace.