The Guildhall, London, EC2

Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1411, and, having survived both the Great Fire of London and the Blitz, it is the only secular stone structure dating from before 1666 still standing in the City.

The Great Hall is the third largest civic hall in England, and in which royalty and state visitors have been entertained down the centuries. The imposing medieval architecture has stained-glass windows, and several monuments to national heroes, including Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill.

Other smaller areas available for hire include the East and West Crypts, which lie beneath The Guildhall.  These are the largest Medieval crypts in London.  The Guildhall Art Gallery, which provides the perfect location for drinks receptions, contains a public display of the partial remains of the largest amphitheatre in Britannia, dating back to the Roman period.  The historical aspects surrounding this multi-functional venue make it truly unique.