Meetings and Corporate Events
The right space can deliver the results you want from important conversations.
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Our 17th-century historic townhouse, situated in the heart of the City at 17 Gough Square, is a world away from the day-to-day distractions of the office – giving you and your colleagues the head-space you need for that all-important conference, away day, or strategy development session, or business negotiation.
The first-floor Withdrawing Room is an elegant, light filled gallery room with many original features. The Withdrawing Room can accommodate a variety of different layouts to suit your needs. Please see below for details.
The property is spread across five floors, with spaces available for breakout sessions or smaller groups on the ground and upper floors.
Our property is perfect for in-person and/or hybrid:
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Seminars
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Presentations
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Brainstorming sessions
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Breakout space
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Conference
Capacities
1. Ground Floor Parlour​
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Round table maximum: 6
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2. First-Floor Withdrawing Room ​
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Theatre style maximum: 35
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U-shape: xx
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Boardroom style: xx
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3. Second-Floor Library Room and Will Room ​
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Small table, maximum: 4 per room
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4. Top Floor Garret​
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Round table maximum: 12 (x2 of 6 per table)
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Included
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Meeting Owl - immersive hybrid meeting experience with 360° intelligent camera, mic and speaker
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One video/data projector
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One screen
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Wi-Fi
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Please note that while Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, the Meeting Owl and accompanying data projector, screen and laptop can only be set up in the Withdrawing Room (first floor), or Garrett (top floor). Alternatively, these can be set up in the Parlour for a small group of up to 5-6 people.
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Catering and access
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Breakfast & lunchtime catered packages: Yes
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Your preferred caterer: Yes
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Disabled access: No (please see Accessibility for further information)
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Child friendly: Yes
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Pets: No
A Note on Suppliers
We can provide approved supplier lists for caterers, florists and musicians and photographers. All our suppliers have been carefully selected for their expert knowledge and familiarity with the museum in a Grade 1 listed building, as well as their ability to cater for a variety of styles and budgets. We are happy to work with your preferred suppliers and brief them on any museum conservation considerations.
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Curator’s Talk
If walls could talk, Dr Johnson’s House would be a great storyteller. There are many stories at 17 Gough Square, from Johnson and his social circle, to the remarkable story of the survival of a 300-year old house.
Why not enhance your work event at Dr Johnson’s House with a Curator’s Talk?
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Easy access by public transport and car/van
A few minutes’ walk from Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations in the City, we are easy to reach by public transport, including Tube, Rail, Thameslink and the Elizabeth Line. Vehicle access to the doorstep.
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Contact
+44 (0)20 7353 3745
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17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
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Do call or email if you have any questions or want to check availability for specific dates.
And, if you'd like to do a recce and see the space, we'd be delighted to show you the House!
