Our 10 favourite exhibitions centres in London

Evoking the glass-vaulted pavilion of New York’s iconic Winter Garden, The Pelligon brings some architectural relief to the monotonous sprawl of Canary Wharf’s many, many, square box towers. The crystalline arch sits overlooking the South Dock, with Cesar Pelli’s modern design cutting quite the figure.

Inside is as impressive, the expansive main hall is bathed in light, with the arched ceiling generating a feeling of grandeur that transfers effortlessly onto your event. With a capacity for 750 guests, Pelligon ticks the box for a London exhibition centre and checks a few more alongside that.

Exhibition London is a restored Grade II listed building, which hosts a variety of events, right in the heart of White City.

Spread over two floors, Exhibition London provides a pallet and paintbrush for you and your brief, so that you can create your bespoke event in their large and industrial spaces.

The Ground Floor offers 496 square metres of space, occupied with a reception, foyer and a bar. This space is furnished with timber and brass finishing and decorative lighting. The simple interior provides opportunities for personalised events.

The First Floor provides 775 square metres of space to host any event, whether corporate or personal. As your guests enter, they will immediately notice the high ceilings with exposed roof trusses and original crane structure.

There is space for up to 1000 guests to host your next event.

It is just a short walk from Wood Lane station.

At 22 Bishopsgate in London, Convene offers a great space for any exhibition.

With 37,800 square feet of dedicated meeting rooms, this venue is suitable for all types of events for up to 406 people.

Every space comes fully equipped with built-in technology, full-time production, IT and a team of staff who are there to help you with any queries or requests.

With plenty of contemporary rooms varying in size, there will be somewhere to host your next event at Convene's exhibition centre. From training workshops to business launches, any event is provided for.

It is just a short journey from Monument station.

No matter the size of your event or the requirements, Central Hall Westminster pride themselves on accommodating anyone.

There are a variety of spaces available for large and small events, ranging from 60 to 2,400 guests to host.

The Great Hall has high, decorative ceilings and plenty of space, any event will be suitable. Central Hall Westminster provides many different options for food and drink and are entirely flexible to your requirements and needs.

It is just a short walk from St James’s Park Station in London.

Suitable for event types varying from conference meetings to networking is the Mezzanine and Ground at Business Design Centre.

This exhibition venue has plenty of room to host any event. The Mezzanine is 2000 square metres of space and the Ground offers a further 500 square metres. In other words, The venue is huge and can host up to 1500 guests.

There are a lot of choices when it comes to catering, with the Business Design Centre partnering with The Good Eating Company.

This venue is also focused on sustainability, celebrating 10 years of being carbon neutral.

This is all just a short journey from Angel station in London.

To book the whole 13th floor exclusively for your event, Sea Containers Events is an exhibition venue near Black Friars in London.

With space for up to 600 guests, there are many spaces to enjoy from Cucumber to Sunset. Whether it be a corporate event or a summer party, Sea Containers Events caters for any event, with chefs who create flavoursome and creative dishes from seasonal and sustainable produce.

Sea Containers Events will work with you to create your own bespoke event.

It is just around the corner from Blackfriars station.

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Unit X provides any exhibition for any event in London.

The Stables at Unit X, is both a contemporary and an industrial space which sprawls over two floors.

With 4500 square feet of space and a courtyard, this venue strives to fit any brief, whether it be a tailored business event or an immersive art exhibition.

Unit X have highly skilled chefs and drinks specialists who will curate your requirements for your events.

It is just a short walk from Covent Garden Station.

This highly esteemed venue is situated on the previous site, the Whitbread Brewery, where many Royals visited, even Queen Elizabeth II.

This exhibition space in London, which was named after King George III's visit in 1787, is a historical venue, featuring period lighting, exposed brickwork and a barrel-vaulted ceiling.

The Brewery has award-winning chefs who work alongside local suppliers to curate seasonal menus. The Chefs can create bespoke menus to your own event requirements.

King George III, The Brewery is suitable for all sorts of events for up to 700 people.

It is just a short journey from Moorgate station in London.

Situated in the heart of Shoreditch, Hoxton Arches is a venue palatable for any event.

This venue was converted from railway arches, where its industrial heritage still occupies the space.

This exhibition venue is suited to any event.

With 2500 square feet to host an event in, Hoxton Arches will fulfil your brief. Whether it be hanging original art as decoration for your event or getting the right furnishings, you will have a tailor-made experience.

It is just a short walk from Hoxton station in London.

With the choice of three unique spaces to hire separately or in conjunction, this exhibition venue in London will suit any event.

The Grand Hall is Old Billingsgate Largest Space, featuring a triple-height ceiling and a mezzanine. This space also offers a Terrace and sky-lit ceilings. Not to mention great views. This space is suitable for large events hosting up to 1,800 guests.

The Gallery is a contemporary space, with arching beams allowing sunlight to flood the room. This venue comes with two break-out rooms and a reception area, all of which accommodate up to 500 guests.

The Vault is the Old Billingsgate hidden vicinity, with exposed brickwork and vaulted ceilings. This space is suitable for any event hosting up to 600 guests.

Old Billingsgate is just a short walk from Monument station.