A Battle of Britain airfield, the bunker where Winston Churchill hosted his cabinet during the Second World War, a warship that fired her guns on D-Day, and two architecturally stunning museums.

From quirky to spectacular, Imperial War Museums has a unique range of event spaces to hire for a corporate event or private party.

To find out more about the packages available and to book your event, please visit the Restaurant Associates at IWM webpage.

Our Venues

Explore the venue hire options at each of our five museums by visiting the Restaurant Associates webpages below.

  • Exterior of Churchill War Rooms, Imperial War Museums
    © IWM

    Churchill War Rooms

    An atmospheric underground venue for your event:

    • Follow in the footsteps of Winston Churchill
    • Restored to Second World War style
    • Enjoy access to the historic Cabinet War Rooms and the Churchill Museum  
    • Modern meeting and dining facilities
  • HMS Belfast set against Tower Bridge, London
    © IWM

    HMS Belfast

    An iconic D-Day landmark with unparalleled London views: 

    • Unusual spaces full of character
    • Indoor and outdoor options
    • Enjoy private tours on board HMS Belfast
    • Seasonal food options and cocktail bar
  • Night time external shot of IWM London lit up
    © IWM

    IWM London

    Dramatic grade II-listed building in the heart of London:

    • Spectacular atrium with feature Spitfire
    • Spacious conference rooms
    • Broad catering options
  • Exterior shot of hangar at IWM Duxford
    © IWM

    IWM Duxford

    300-acre Battle of Britain airfield with dramatic exhibits:

    • Dine alongside Concorde
    • Purpose built conference facilities
    • Tank rides and flying experiences
  • Evening exterior shot of IWM North and waterfront, lit up in purple and blue light
    © IWM

    IWM North

    Eye-catching architecture on Manchester's waterfront:

    • Sip cocktails beneath a Harrier jump jet
    • 360 degree digital wallpapers
    • Purpose built conference centre

Our Food

Chicken liver parfait and seared scallops with tomatoes presented on black serving boards.
© Restaurant Associates
Chicken liver parfait and seared scallops with fresh tomatoes.

Each of our menus are carefully crafted with sustainability at its heart. 

Our key sustainability values include: 

  • We are committed to a net zero target by 2030
  • Over 90% of our fresh produce is sourced in the UK
  • All our meat, dairy and poultry is Red Tractor farm assured
  • We only use fish which is Marine Conservation Society certified 
  • We only use pole and line-caught tuna 
  • All our fresh eggs are British free range or organic
  • We have a British-first sourcing policy on all fresh produce and are proud to have invested in many longer term partnerships 
  • We are committed to using reusable and sustainable packaging wherever possible 

For more information on our sustainability mission, please visit the Restaurant Associates Sustainability Pledges page.  

Find out more

Churchill War Rooms Interior Hall
© IWM, Churchill War Rooms

Filming and Photography at IWM

Our locations provide commercial film, TV, photography and creative advertising shoot experiences that engage emotions and tell many different stories.

Room 60 in the Cabinet War Rooms. © IWM MH 531.
© IWM MH 531

Image and Film Licensing

IWM has a unique collection covering all aspects of twentieth and twenty-first century conflict involving Britain, the Commonwealth and other former Empire countries. Many of the materials from the IWM's image, sound and film collections are available to license from our licensing teams for a range of purposes including publishing, advertising and broadcast media. 

IWM London Bookshop

Commercial

Find out more about IWM's commercial teams, including media licensing, publishing and venue hire.