The Royal College of Surgeons of England offers a historic and beautiful venue in central London for weddings and events. Their facilities include rooms that can accommodate ceremonies for 10-120 people or receptions for up to 300. They provide packages that include room rental, food and drinks. The venue also has an experienced coordinator to help plan the event and ensure the day runs smoothly.

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2. Welcome
Situated in the charming tranquility of Lincoln’s Inn Fields yet just a few steps
away from London’s vibrant West End, the Royal College of Surgeons offers
you and your guests an historic, beautiful and central location.
Whether you want a small, intimate ceremony or a large catered event, our
experienced and dedicated team will work with you to create the perfect day.
Whatever you choose, we are sure you will find something here to inspire you.

5. Our Council Room is perfect for
ceremonies hosting 10–120 people
and our stunning Edward Lumley
Hall can accommodate 300 people.
Once your date is confirmed,
you will need to contact the
Westminster Registrar directly to
make arrangements. You can book
your registrar and the date of the
ceremony up to a year in advance.
Civil weddings and
civil partnerships
The Royal College of Surgeons is licensed as a venue for both civil
weddings and civil partnerships.

8. Our wedding package has been designed to incorporate all the essentials for your big day.
Our rates include the room hire and food, you can then simply add the drinks package of
your choice.
• Exclusive use of the ground-floor rooms,
including ceremony room and dinner hall until
midnight (extension available on request)
• Surgeons’ Library for photographs
• Three course fine dining menu, followed by tea,
coffee and petit fours
• Furniture and linen
• Crockery, cutlery and glassware
• Microphone and PA system
• Cloakroom
• Dedicated coordinator for your wedding day
• Complimentary menu tasting for the bride
and groom
• Complimentary overnight stay for the bride
and groom
Inclusive wedding package

9. Food
Starters
Sole and salmon roulade with sea greens, citrus jelly and baby leaves
Pea and mint gnocchi with squash purée and parmesan basket (v)
Salad of smoked duck, ginger and summer berries
Mains
Roast rack of spring lamb with confit shoulder and crushed new potatoes, mint jus and white bean purée
Medallion of Herefordshire beef with shredded sticky beef pudding, mushroom and shallot ragout
Tomato and garlic croute with grilled vegetables, rocket and Welsh rarebit (v)
Desserts
Summer berry terrine with Prosecco sabayon and tuille
Chocolate marquis with candy floss and mint and coffee bean ice creams
All served with
Speciality tea and fairly traded coffee and petit fours
You and your guests can enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal or a fork buffet if you’d
prefer something less formal. If you have specific ideas on what you want for your guests
then we can create a bespoke menu that has your personal touches.

11. “We had such a special day, so many of our friends and family
tell us the wedding was amazing and thought your venue was
very special. Thank you again for helping us make a dream
weddings - a fab weekend!
Linda and Colin

12. “
”
Thank you so very much for everything you did to make our
wedding so incredible. We are so grateful for all your help
and support (and for helping to make Steven’s speech so
wonderful!).
Irene and Tom

14. Drinks
Choose one of our packages or create your own from our range of wines and cocktails.
Just speak to your coordinator to find out more.
Drinks Package 1
Arrival drinks – your choice of Buck’s Fizz, Pimm’s or mulled
wine, with non-alcoholic options
Half bottle of house wine per person for dinner
Glass of sparkling wine for toasting
Drinks Package 2
Arrival drinks – your choice of Kir Royal or Champagne,
with non-alcoholic options
Half bottle of house wine per person for dinner
Glass of Champagne for toasting

15. In 1797, the Company of Surgeons purchased the building
in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. A new building was designed by Sir
Charles Barry in 1813, instigating a series of regeneration
projects to provide space for lecture theatres, meeting
rooms and the Hunterian Collection. The grand entrance
hall, inner hall, main staircase and the library, all part of Sir
Charles’s design, opened in 1837. The realigned portico of
the original building was kept in place and is still here today
and, of course, we are still in Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Additions were made as required over the next hundred
years, and the College was expanded to accommodate
laboratories and museum galleries.
The College suffered extensive bomb damage during World
War Two. The rooms behind and east of the entrance
hall were destroyed, including the museum. This area was
rebuilt between 1952 to 1957, including reconstruction and
restoration of the Edward Lumley Hall (where you could
have your wedding ceremony), the Council and Committee
Rooms and the Nuffield College of Surgical Sciences.
Today the building hosts a range of events, training
programmes and lectures but has retained its history,
beauty and grandeur – making it the perfect place to spend
your special day.
Know the history

17. Useful information and
frequently asked questions
Can I hold the ceremony or
service at the College?
Yes. Once you have confirmed your booking with us simply
call the Westminster Register Office (020 7641 7500) for
advice and book your date. Formal legal notice of intention
to marry must be given by you and the person you are
marrying once you have confirmed the date. Marriage
ceremonies must take place between 8am and 6pm;
therefore the latest possible time for a wedding is 5pm.
Civil ceremonies require a Superintendent Registrar or
Deputy Superintendent Registrar.
How do we secure the date?
We are happy to hold your chosen date for one month
without obligation, or until another party wishes to secure
the same date. To secure the date we require a £1,000
deposit. The balances will be due 30 days in advance of
your event.
How can we arrange a viewing?
To arrange a viewing, please call our Events Department on
020 7869 6713 or email venue@rcseng.ac.uk.
When can I arrive and depart?
Can our guests stay at the College?
It’s your day, and we will do all we can to ensure you can
begin as early as you wish. We are licensed to serve alcohol
until midnight, with last orders at 11.30pm.
We have onsite hotel accommodation and we are happy
to discuss arranging overnight accommodation before and
after the wedding for you and your guests. There are en-
suite single, double and twin rooms. Rates are available
on request.

18. How big is your car park?
We can only accommodate ten cars in total, which have
to be pre-booked with full car details. Spaces are available
around Lincoln’s Inn Fields (payment by meter only);
alternatively there is a NCP car park in Drury Lane and
Russell Square.
Can we bring our own pre-reception and
reception drinks?
We have a caterer who can provide all drinks and food. If
you wish to bring in your own drinks a corkage charge will
be applied.
Do you have a bar?
We have a fully licensed bar, although a private bar will be
set up in your function room. If you require draft beer there
will be an additional charge. We are licensed until midnight,
with last orders at 11.30pm.
Can we have live music and dancing?
Yes. We are fully licensed for music and dancing. The Edward
Lumley Hall is the most appropriate room, as it has a
wooden dancefloor. Music must finish at midnight.
Can you help with photographers, florists,
discos, bands, entertainers...?
We are more than happy to provide contact details of
additional services. We have several suppliers that are used
on a regular basis and who are familiar with our rooms.
Do I need wedding insurance?
We recommend that you take out appropriate personal
wedding insurance to cover any unplanned event/incident.
What is a wedding ‘breakfast’?
It is the traditional name for the meal taken by the bride,
groom and the wedding party at the reception that follows
the ceremony.

19. Dry hire
Dry hire includes the use of
our kitchen for your chosen
caterer who will be responsible
for the full service of your
event, from staffing to linen,
glassware and crockery.
Our onsite coordinator
will liaise directly with you
and your caterer on all
other venue matters.
Please contact us on
020 7869 6713 to find out more.
The College can be hired for kosher or Asian catering for wedding receptions, Bar and Bat
Mitzvahs, or any other private function. We have a list of accredited caterers who would
be able to assist.

21. Contact us
To discuss any detail of your special day
at the College or to arrange a viewing,
please contact:
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
+44 (0)20 7869 6713
venue@rcseng.ac.uk

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