Meetings and Corporate Events
The right space can deliver the results you want from important conversations. What place better captures the inspiring spirit of determination and endeavour, than the House in which the first proper English Dictionary was written by hand, taking almost nine years? Samuel Johnson worked away here in the years that London was fast becoming a global financial, commercial and cultural hub, and today we celebrate how his work had a profound impact on this.
Our 17th-century historic townhouse, being situated in the heart of the City, 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, strategy development session, or business negotiation.
Our two largest rooms, the first-floor Withdrawing Room and the third-floor Garret, can accommodate a variety of different layouts to suit your needs, whilst our smaller rooms are perfect as breakout areas. Please see below for details.
Our property is perfect for in-person and/or hybrid:
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Team Away Days
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Breakfast Meetings
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Board Meetings
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Strategy Meetings
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Seminars
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Presentations
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Client Pitch Meetings
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Product Launches
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Sales Presentations
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Breakout Space
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Conferences
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Workshops
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Training Sessions
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Lectures
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Panel Discussions
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Networking Events
Capacities
1. Ground Floor Parlour
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Round table: 10 maximum
2. First-Floor Withdrawing Room
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Theatre Style Seating: 35 maximum
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Long Boardroom Table: 32 maximum
3. Second-Floor Library Room and Will Room
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Small table, maximum: 6 per room
4. Top Floor Garret
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Round table: 12 maximum (2 x 6)
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Theatre Style Seating: 45 maximum
Included
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Meeting Owl - immersive hybrid meeting experience with 360° intelligent camera, mic and speaker
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One projector
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One screen
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Wi-Fi
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A short introductory talk about Dr Johnson's House
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Complimentary access to explore the museum
If you require more advanced AV equipment, with dedicated technical support, we recommend getting in touch with one of our production suppliers who can provide everything from screens, lighting and microphones to dedicated Wi-Fi and recording equipment
Daytime hire times*
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From 8am - 5pm
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Half day (4hrs) or Full day (8hrs)
*please note we can be flexible with these on request
Access
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Disabled access: No (please see Accessibility for further information)
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Pets: No
A Note on Suppliers
Dr Johnson’s House is a unique environment in which to hold an event, with wonderfully atmospheric historic interiors and artefacts. As such, there are specific requirements to working in such an environment and, therefore, we have a list of approved suppliers.
Please speak to our suppliers directly regarding the services they provide, although we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
A list of our approved suppliers can be found here.
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 'Dictionary Johnson' and his social circle, to the remarkable story of the survival of a 300-year old house.
We are delighted to offer you a short introduction to Dr Johnson’s House as part of your booking.
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.
Venue Hire Enquiry
Contact
+44 (0)20 7353 3745
17 Gough Square
London
EC4A 3DE
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!
