WeddingYourThe Royal College of Surgeons of England

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 f ind something here to inspire you.

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 conf irmed, 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 partnershipsThe Royal College of Surgeons is licensed as a venue for both civil weddings and civil par tnerships.

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-f loor rooms, including ceremony room and dinner hall until midnight (extension available on request)

• Surgeons’ Library for photographs

• Three course f ine 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

Food

StartersSole and salmon roulade with sea greens, citrus jelly and baby leavesPea and mint gnocchi with squash purée and parmesan basket (v)Salad of smoked duck, ginger and summer berries

MainsRoast rack of spring lamb with conf it shoulder and crushed new potatoes, mint jus and white bean puréeMedallion of Herefordshire beef with shredded sticky beef pudding, mushroom and shallot ragoutTomato and garlic croute with grilled vegetables, rocket and Welsh rarebit (v)

DessertsSummer berry terrine with Prosecco sabayon and tuilleChocolate marquis with candy f loss and mint and coffee bean ice creams

All served withSpeciality 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 specif ic ideas on what you want for your guests then we can create a bespoke menu that has your personal touches.

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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

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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

DrinksChoose one of our packages or create your own from our range of wines and cocktails. Just speak to your coordinator to f ind out more.

Drinks Package 1

Arrival drinks – your choice of Buck’s Fizz, Pimm’s or mulled wine, with non-alcoholic optionsHalf bottle of house wine per person for dinnerGlass of sparkling wine for toasting

Drinks Package 2

Arrival drinks – your choice of Kir Royal or Champagne, with non-alcoholic optionsHalf bottle of house wine per person for dinnerGlass of Champagne for toasting

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 par t of Sir Charles’s design, opened in 1837. The realigned por tico 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 Nuff ield 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

Useful information and frequently asked questions

Can I hold the ceremony or service at the College?Yes. Once you have conf irmed your booking with us simply call the Westminster Register Off ice (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 conf irmed 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 par ty 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 Depar tment 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.

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 dancef loor. Music must f inish 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 par ty at the reception that follows the ceremony.

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 staff ing 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 f ind 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.

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 England35–43 Lincoln’s Inn FieldsLondon WC2A 3PE

+44 (0)20 7869 6713venue@rcseng.ac.uk

Registered Charity no: 212808www.rcseng.ac.uk/venuehire