Business Design Centre

Business Design Centre

52, Upper Street, England, N1 0QH
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Events at the Business Design Centre in London 

Located in the heart of London, the Business Design Centre (BDC) is an ideal venue for hosting your next corporate event. The prime location means the venue is within proximity to central London and major stations like Kings Cross St. Pancras and Angel tube station, ensuring easy access for your guests. With excellent capacity, the BDC features a versatile range of spaces with flexible layouts that accommodate up to 1,500 people.

Ever since its inception in 1862, the BDC has been a premier destination for large scale events, such as the BAFTAs, the CBI conference hosted by Tony Blair and the first New Designers Show opened by Princess Diana in 1988. With its rich history, exceptional facilities, and convenient location, there’s no better place to host your next corporate function in London. 

A snapshot of the Business Design Centre in London 

  • 10 minute walk from Kings Cross St. Pancras
  • Function spaces with flexible layouts to accommodate up to 1,500 guests
  • UK’s first CarbonNeutral venue
  • Exceptional on-site catering services
  • Blank canvas design with an abundance of natural light

Event types supported

Awards Night
Christmas Party
Conference
Corporate Party
Function
Gala Dinner
Meeting
Networking Event
Seminar

Venue details

Sitting
Sitting
Up to 1,500 guests

Spaces at this venue

Mezzanine
Capacity
600-2000

Mezzanine

Flexible room setup
Gallery Hall and Atrium
Capacity
150-600

Gallery Hall and Atrium

Flexible room setup
Executive Centre
Capacity
0-90

Executive Centre

Flexible room setup
Auditorium
Capacity
0-500

Auditorium

Flexible room setup
Room A
Capacity
0-250

Room A

Flexible room setup
Room B-H
Capacity
0-60

Room B-H

Flexible room setup

Frequently asked questions

Depending on the venue space, a corporate event at the Business Design Centre costs anywhere between £1,200 to £25,650.
Depending on the chosen space and layout, the Business Design Centre can accommodate up to 1,500 guests.
The venue can help you create a unique HotelMap website to help you and your guests find suitable accommodation throughout the event. The website allows you to compare hotel options, check the availability, and get the best rates.
Yes, the venue offers a car park with 250 spaces, including rapid charging points for electric vehicles. It’s important to note that the maximum vehicle height is 1.9m.

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Mery Villeda Meza
Mery Villeda Meza
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