Business Design Centre

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Description

The Business Design Centre is one of London’s most popular conference & exhibition venues as well as providing unique showrooms and private office space.

The Business Design Centre is a Grade II listed building located between Upper Street and Liverpool Road in the district of Islington in London, England. It was opened in 1862, originally named the Agricultural Hall...

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The Business Design Centre is one of London’s most popular conference & exhibition venues as well as providing unique showrooms and private office space.

The Business Design Centre is a Grade II listed building located between Upper Street and Liverpool Road in the district of Islington in London, England. It was opened in 1862, originally named the Agricultural Hall and from 1884 the Royal Agricultural Hall, for holding agricultural shows. It was the home of the Royal Smithfield Club's Smithfield Show from 1862 to 1938. It hosted the Royal Tournament from its inauguration in 1880 until the event became too large for the venue and moved to Olympia in the early years of the 20th century. It hosted the first Crufts dog show in 1891.

During the Second World War, the hall was commandeered by the Government, and from 1943, following the destruction of Mount Pleasant sorting office in an air raid, the parcels depot was moved to the hall. The hall then remained unused and empty until it was converted to its present use as the Business Design Centre in 1986.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

Air Conditioning .glyphicons-heat
Audio Visual Equipments .glyphicons-projector
Business Centre .glyphicons-briefcase
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Internet Access .glyphicons-globe
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
Parking Available .glyphicons-cars
Smoking Areas .glyphicons-smoking
Open 24 Hours .glyphicons-clock
Near Public Transport .glyphicons-train
Easy Parking .glyphicons-cars
Open Plan Space .glyphicons-unchecked

Event Guidelines

Birthday Party Milestones .glyphicons-ban
Underaged Birthday Parties .glyphicons-ban
Underage Events .glyphicons-ban
Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
Alcoholic Events .glyphicons-ok-2
BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
DIY Theming .glyphicons-ban
21st/18th Parties .glyphicons-ban
Outside Catering .glyphicons-ban
Wedding .glyphicons-ban

Catering Options

Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Indian
Restaurant On Site

COVID Safe

Hand Sanitiser Available
Face Masks Available On Request
Infrared Thermometers Available On Request
Rooms & Surfaces Cleaned Frequently
Sign In/Out Sheet
Contactless Payments
COVID Signage
Compliant With Government COVID-19 Procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

For your convenience, we have a secure, 237-space car park on-site. If you're driving to the Business Design Centre simply enter our postcode into your satnav - N1 0PW.
We have several hotels located in close proximity to the venue. Visit our 'accommodation' page on our website to find the best rate for your stay.
We have a loading bay onsite which can be accessed at the back of the venue on Liverpool Road.

The loading bay opening hours are:

Mon-Fri - 08.00-22.00
Sat - 08.00-20.00
Sun - 09.00-18.00

Event Rooms

Mezzanine

Max 4000 people

Gallery Hall and Atrium

Max 800 people

Auditorium

Max 500 people

Room A

Max 220 people

Rooms B-E

Max 60 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Mezzanine 2000m² 21528ft² (70.37m x 30.7m) (231ft x 101ft)
2500
100
100
50
30
100
200
40
4000
Gallery Hall and Atrium 1500m² 16146ft² (42.69m x 19.75m) (140ft x 65ft)
650
298
-
420
-
-
-
-
-
Auditorium 388m² 4176ft² (23.58m x 16.66m) (77ft x 55ft)
500
144
-
220
-
-
-
-
-
Room A 265m² 2852ft² (11.47m x 23.02m) (38ft x 76ft)
220
102
-
96
50
-
-
-
-
Rooms B-E 63m² 678ft² (7.3m x 8.65m) (24ft x 28ft)
60
24
-
40
30
-
-
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Mezzanine2000m² (70.37m x 30.7m)
2500
100
100
50
30
100
200
40
4000
Gallery Hall and Atrium1500m² (42.69m x 19.75m)
650
298
-
420
-
-
-
-
-
Auditorium388m² (23.58m x 16.66m)
500
144
-
220
-
-
-
-
-
Room A265m² (11.47m x 23.02m)
220
102
-
96
50
-
-
-
-
Rooms B-E63m² (7.3m x 8.65m)
60
24
-
40
30
-
-
-
-