About Central Hall Westminster
As one of the world’s first purpose-built meeting venues, Central Hall Westminster has over a century of events experience. Our Grade II* listed building opened in 1912, and since then we have hosted numerous events of cultural and historical significance, welcoming many notable persons though our doors.
Expert support at every stage
Our award-winning team
To complement our extensive knowledge, we also have an experienced in-house events team, who are on hand to support you at every stage of the process. Simply make an enquiry and one of them will be in touch.
An award-winning events venue
Celebrating our achievements
We’re delighted that our Westminster events venue has been recognised for its conference spaces, as well as the knowledgeable team behind it. These awards reflect our ongoing commitment to the quality of our spaces and our service throughout the last 25 years of events at our Grade II listed building.
miaList Awards 2025
Bronze for ‘Event & Operations Team of the Year’
At the miaList Awards 2025, Central Hall Westminster won Bronze for ‘Event & Operations Team of the Year’.
At the miaList Awards 2025, Central Hall Westminster won Bronze for ‘Event & Operations Team of the Year’.
Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2025
Winner of ‘Excellence in Customer Service’
At the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2025, Central Hall Westminster were awarded ‘Excellence in Customer Service’.
At the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2025, Central Hall Westminster were awarded ‘Excellence in Customer Service’.
International Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025
Winner of ‘Venue of the Year’
Central Hall Westminster won the ‘Venue of the Year – Conferences’ award at the International Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025.
Central Hall Westminster won the ‘Venue of the Year – Conferences’ award at the International Confex Event Supplier Awards 2025.
Greengage Sustainability Awards 2025
Platinum for ‘Supply Chain Engagement Initiative of the Year’
Central Hall Westminster won the platinum award for ‘Supply Chain Engagement Initiative of the Year’ at the 2025 Greengage Sustainability Awards for their work in promoting sustainable practices with suppliers.
Central Hall Westminster won the platinum award for ‘Supply Chain Engagement Initiative of the Year’ at the 2025 Greengage Sustainability Awards for their work in promoting sustainable practices with suppliers.
London Venue & Catering Awards 2025
Silver for ‘Venue Team of the Year’ [GD1]
Central Hall Westminster won Silver for ‘Best Venue Team – Over 30 Team Members’ at the 2025 London Venue & Catering Awards.
Central Hall Westminster won Silver for ‘Best Venue Team – Over 30 Team Members’ at the 2025 London Venue & Catering Awards.
Our Grade II listed building
Discover Central Hall
Discover Central Hall
Westminster
The distinctive dome of Central Hall Westminster overlooks Westminster Abbey and Big Ben and can be spotted from across central London. Its unique circular structure is reflected in several of our meeting rooms, and most spectacularly in the Great Hall: our flagship room, featuring Europe’s largest self-supporting domed ceiling.
- Our Grade II* listed building was opened in 1912, as a centenary monument to Methodist founder John Wesley.
- Its beautiful architecture was regarded as an engineering marvel in its time, and we have invested in several projects to restore the building to its original grandeur.
- We host over 800 events a year, from conferences to concerts, with all our profits gifted to charity via Westminster Methodist Central Hall Trust, who fund enhancements to the building and charitable works in the local area.
Timeline of Central Hall Westminster
Our heritage and legacy
The building in which Central Hall Westminster now operates is one of only a few to have been purpose-built for hosting events.
1912
The building was constructed
We opened our doors on 3rd October 1912, welcoming London as a public space for meetings, concerts, and civic debate. Built by the Methodist Church of Great Britain, Central Hall Westminster has stood at the heart of the nation ever since.
1946
First United Nations meeting
The Methodist Church’s Great Hall became the site of the United Nations’ inaugural public meeting, one of the most significant diplomatic gatherings of the 20th century. It was here, beneath Europe’s largest self-supporting dome, that the world first addressed the new UN General Assembly.
1999
CHW ltd created
Central Hall Ltd was established to promote and manage the building’s conference and events activities, its primary purpose to deliver the means to maintain the building, provide income to WMCHT to support the local Church mission and, in turn, other international and domestic charities.
2003
The Queen visited
Her Majesty the Queen visited Central Hall Westminster to sign the Covenant between the Church of England and the Methodist Church of Great Britain. It was the first of several Royal visits to our doors.
2011
Royal wedding
Six international television companies broadcast the Royal Wedding from our rooftop in 2011, with CHW’s iconic Westminster vantage point reaching audiences across the globe. It remains one of the most-watched broadcasts ever staged from our building.
2014 – 2019
Big Ben New Year’s bash BBC
CHW became the annual backdrop for the BBC’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, broadcast live to millions. Over five years, artists including Gary Barlow, Niall Rogers, Craig David, and Queen performed steps from our doors.
2016
Stand up to cancer
Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer chose Central Hall Westminster as the home for its landmark fundraising broadcast. The event raised millions and demonstrated CHW’s broadcast-grade capability on a national stage.
2017
Late Late Show
The Late Late Show with James Corden filmed at Central Hall Westminster, bringing our heritage setting to a global audience of millions across the United States and beyond.
2022
Burberry fashion show
Burberry staged their fashion show at Central Hall Westminster during London Fashion Week, with our Great Hall providing a dramatic backdrop for one of the industry’s most anticipated collections.
2024
Katy Perry live
Katy Perry performed live at Central Hall Westminster in a landmark event that showcased the full breadth of our technical and production capability.
2024
Infected Blood Inquiry
The Infected Blood Inquiry held proceedings at Central Hall Westminster, a reminder that our building continues to serve as a stage for moments that shape public life in this country.
A meeting space since 1912
Explore our event spaces
We offer 25 varied spaces to accommodate events of all sizes: from intimate functions for 2 people to large occasions for up to 500 people. We can also cater for high-profile, high-impact events of 2,000+ people with ease.
