Business Design Centre, Grade II listed event venue in Islington, London, United Kingdom.
The Business Design Centre features over 6000 square meters of event space, including a column-free Mezzanine area and a Gallery Hall overlooking the Atrium.
Originally established as the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1862, the building underwent transformation and opened as a conference and exhibition center in 1986.
The center hosts over 80 exhibitions and 250 conferences annually, bringing together professionals, industries, and communities from across the United Kingdom.
Located within 10 minutes of Kings Cross St Pancras and near Angel tube station, the venue provides registration desks, cloakrooms, and modern audio-visual equipment.
As the first CarbonNeutral certified venue in the United Kingdom, the center demonstrates environmental leadership while maintaining its Victorian architectural elements.
Location: London Borough of Islington
Inception: 1862
Official opening: 1986
Capacity: 5330
Website: http://businessdesigncentre.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.53564,-0.10615
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:07
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