Lancaster House

This historic house was commissioned in 1825 by the 'grand old' Duke of York. Set in a prestigious central London location, between St Jame's Place and Buckingham Palace, it is a superb setting for conferences, seminars and corporate entertainment. Steeped in political history and magnificently preserved, Lancaster House is an ideal location for any event, from an intimate dinner to an international summit. Its stunning rooms have been used for glamorous fashion show receptions and as sumptuous movie sets.

Lancaster House has entertained more heads of state, politicians and celebrities than any other venue in London.

Quotes

"Lancaster House was a magnificent venue for our function. The efficiency........was outstanding. The attention to detail was first class"
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER

"PM and all at Number Ten thought it was an excellent event...thanks for being so accommodating about last minute plan changes!"
No. 10 DOWNING STREET

"absolutely gobsmacked...There was absolutely nothing you could have done to make the evening a greater success than it already was"
CLUTTONS LLP

  • The 'grand old' Duke of York was Prince Frederick, second son of King George III, whose unsuccessful command of the British Army in France during the 1790s inspired the nursery rhyme.
  • Steeped in political history and magnificently preserved, Lancaster House is a historic gem and ideal for any event.

Lancaster House

Stables Yard
St James's
London SW1A 1BB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7008 8500
Email: fcoevents@cvg.gov.uk
Web: www.fco.gov.uk

Events and Capacities
Reception 12 - 900
Banqueting 12 - 900
Meetings 12 - 900
Conferences 12 - 900
Exhibitions 12 - 900
Product Launches 12 - 900
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