{"id":257,"date":"2026-04-16T07:48:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cscart.org\/msh\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:58:50","slug":"facilities-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cscart.org\/msh\/facilities-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilities & Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mary Sumner House offers a welcoming and fully equipped venue in the heart of Westminster, designed to support events of every kind. From intimate meetings<\/a> to presentations and larger conferences<\/a>, our dedicated team is on hand to ensure your event runs seamlessly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our 8 meeting rooms and Conference Hall offer state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, flexible catering options to suit every occasion, and a commitment to making our spaces accessible for all. We are also taking steps to become more sustainable and encourage clients to consider the environmental impact of their events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mary Sumner House is equipped with modern audio-visual technology to ensure your event is delivered smoothly. Venue hire of our first and second floor meeting rooms includes the use of a display screen, perfect for presentations, interviews, training sessions, and workshops. Our Conference Hall includes the use of a projector and screen, making it ideal for small conferences, media briefings, and discussions.<\/p>

Additional equipment available in our meeting rooms include video conferencing equipment and flipcharts\/paper\/pens. Hand-held microphones, lectern microphone, as well as video conferencing and flipchart\/paper\/pens are available in the Conference Hall. We also have several audio-visual packages available in the Conference Hall to support any hybrid or virtual event requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our first and second floor meeting rooms are available with refreshments including tea, coffee, biscuits, and water from just \u00a36 per person including VAT. For the Conference Hall all refreshments and catering have to be supplied by external caterers. Whilst we aren\u2019t able to provide in-house catering, we have several caterers we can recommend: Spoilt for Choice<\/strong><\/a> or Sands Catering<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Spoilt for Choice specialise in providing exceptional catering services, with seasonal menus crafted to cater to all dietary requirements. All food is prepared on the day of delivery by their expert team of chefs, ensuring that every dish is delicious, healthy, and fresh. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sands Catering<\/a><\/h3>

Sands Catering offer a wide selection of menus, with the option to build your own package tailored to your team\u2019s needs. They are known for their innovative food menus which follow sustainable practices, including sourcing locally grown produce, using renewable power sources, and reducing water use.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alternatively, you are welcome to use caterers of your choosing. So, whether you\u2019re planning to start your morning meeting with a delicious breakfast spread, or hosting an all-day conference with a lunch time break to include a selection of sandwiches and finger food, you can choose catering tailored to suit your event requirements or any guests\u2019 dietary needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Grade II listed building provides a variety of versatile spaces to suit events of all sizes, set within our beautiful building just a short walk from Victoria station.<\/p>

From boardroom-style meeting rooms ideal for smaller groups to larger conference spaces, each space can be arranged to meet your specific requirements. For assistance finding the right space for your event, please reach out to our events team who will be happy to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mary Sumner House is committed to ensuring that everyone can fully participate in events held at our venue. The building offers step-free access and lift access to the Lower Ground, Ground, 1st and 2nd Floors for meeting rooms. A stair lift is also available for access to the Conference Hall. Accessible toilet facilities are located on the 4th Floor, reached via the lift.<\/p>

We\u2019re happy to discuss any specific accessibility requirements ahead of your event so that we can ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for all guests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We are committed to reducing waste, lowering our carbon footprint, and making responsible choices across all aspects of our venue, from energy-efficient lighting to recycling facilities and the reduction of single-use plastics.<\/p>

Where clients require catering for events, we encourage them to consider food wastage and recommend caterers who prioritise sustainability in their dishes. We\u2019re always looking for new ways to improve our environmental practices in line with our values.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To find out more about hosting your next event at Mary Sumner House, or to check availability, please get in touch with our events team today by filling in our enquiry form<\/a> or calling us on 020 7222 5533<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mary Sumner House is located at 24 Tufton Street in Westminster. The venue is easily accessible via public transport, with Victoria station a short walk away, and underground stations including St James\u2019s Park (District and Circle lines) and Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle lines). For more information on how to find us, visit our getting here<\/a> page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We welcome a wide variety of events at Mary Sumner House, including conferences<\/a>, seminars, away days, board meetings<\/a>, training sessions, interviews, and presentations. Our team is happy to discuss your specific requirements and help you find the right space for your event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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To check availability or request a quote, please get in touch with our events team directly by filling in our enquiry form<\/a> or calling us on 020 7222 5533<\/a>. We will be happy to discuss your event requirements, and build a proposal tailored to your event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our first and second floor meeting rooms are equipped with a display screen, whilst the Conference Hall includes the use of a projector and screen. Additional equipment is available including table-top radio microphones, lectern microphones, and video conferencing equipment. For more information on our audio-visual packages, please fill in our enquiry form<\/a> or reach out to our team on 020 7222 5533<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes. There is a ramp from street level into the building, and lifts to access Lower Ground, Ground, 1st & 2nd Floors for meeting rooms. The Conference Hall on the Lower Ground floor can be accessed by the stair lift for wheelchair users, and there are disabled access toilets on the 2nd and 4th floors. If you or your guests have specific accessibility requirements, please let us know ahead of your event and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We are committed to operating as responsibly as possible, from energy-efficient practices and recycling facilities to the reduction of single-use plastics. If you have specific sustainability requirements for your event, we are happy to discuss how we can support them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We don\u2019t have on-site parking available, however, there are plenty of public car parks close to the venue that you can use, including Q-Park Victoria. There are also taxi drop-off points directly outside Mary Sumner House.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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