Venue at a glance
Roehampton Venues operates across two properties within the University of Roehampton campus in south-west London. Elm Grove Conference Centre delivers year-round conferences, meetings, accommodation, and training facilities, while Grove House, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion, provides a setting for weddings, summer parties, away days, and private events (Grove House is open mainly at weekends and through the summer).
The venue stands out for its combination of free parking, strong sustainability credentials, landscaped grounds, and proximity to central London while retaining a quieter campus environment beside Richmond Park.
Why choose this venue
Organisers can combine modern conference facilities at Elm Grove with the gardens and Georgian setting of Grove House without needing transport between venues. The two are roughly a five-minute walk apart around the lake.
The campus sits beside Richmond Park with lakes, gardens, and mature landscaping, yet Barnes station offers direct South Western Railway services into central London.
The venue holds a Green Tourism Gold Award for Green Meetings alongside a BREEAM Very Good building rating, 100% renewable energy from on-site solar, Fairtrade University status, and a detailed published sustainability programme.
Elm Grove offers 31 on-site en-suite bedrooms, with additional campus accommodation available seasonally for larger groups. Published bedroom rates start from £99 per night.
Grove House operates on a dry-hire model with an accredited caterer list experienced across a broad range of cultural cuisines and celebration styles.
Planning details
Best for
- Residential conferences
- Sustainable corporate events
- Training and workshops
- Summer parties and away days
- Team building
- Weddings and multicultural celebrations
- London events needing free parking
- Conferences requiring outdoor breakout space
Less suited to
- Ultra-central London events needing Tube-adjacent access
- Very large indoor conferences above around 200 delegates
- Events needing extensive late-night city nightlife nearby
- Luxury five-star residential conferences
- High-volume exhibitions requiring large-scale exhibition halls
Catering
- Model Elm Grove uses Elior as the in-house caterer, offering day delegate catering, conference refreshments, working lunches and residential conference dining. Grove House offers wedding catering, alfresco and BBQ dining, formal dining, multicultural wedding menus and summer party catering.
- External Grove House operates on a preferred accredited caterer model for weddings and private events, allowing couples flexibility across cuisines and celebration styles.
- Bars An in-house bar service operates at Grove House events, with a minimum spend of £1,000 for the evening bar.
- Dietary Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainable menu options are integrated throughout Elm Grove catering, with Fairtrade products, free-range chicken and eggs, and MSC-certified fish as standard.
Accessibility
- Features Campus committed to a welcoming and inclusive experience for guests with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities
- On-site parking
- Public transport connections and nearby EV charging
- Caveat Detailed accessibility specifications for bedrooms, lifts, hearing loops, and step-free routes are not fully set out on the main event pages. A downloadable accessibility statement is available, and specific requirements should be confirmed directly with the venue before booking.
Sustainability
- Details Roehampton Venues has a detailed and externally referenced sustainability programme, including a Green Tourism Gold Award for Green Meetings, a BREEAM Very Good building rating for the purpose-built conference centre, 100% renewable energy via on-site solar panels, voltage optimisation reducing electricity consumption by around 9%, LED and motion-sensor lighting across the estate, Food for Life (Soil Association) certification completed by caterer Elior in March 2026, Fairtrade University status, MSC-certified fish and free-range sourcing, an on-site industrial bio-digester converting food waste and compostable Vegware into garden granules, used cooking oil converted into biofuel via Olleco, general waste directed to energy recovery rather than landfill (via Suez), minimised single-use plastics with plant-based compostable alternatives, extensive biodiversity grounds across 24 hectares including orchards, three lakes and acid grassland, and 504 cycle parking spaces across campus.
Pricing notes
- Accommodation
- per room per night (incl. VAT) from £99
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rates directly with the venue.
- Summer party
- per person from £75 + VAT
- Note Confirm current rate with the venue.
- Team building
- per person from £108 + VAT
- Note Confirm current rate with the venue.
Space combinations
- Oak Suite + Lime Tree Suite Conferences with networking and catering
- Oak Suite + Boardrooms Training events with breakout sessions
- Elm Grove + Grove House Conferences followed by summer parties or dinners
- Grove House + Elm Grove bedrooms Residential weddings and celebrations
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies Grove House is licensed for civil ceremonies through Wandsworth registrars and operates as an exclusive-use wedding venue on a dry-hire basis. Ceremonies take place in the Portrait Room, with smaller rooms available for intimate ceremonies, and outdoor ceremonies are available within the four acres of grounds (Wandsworth registrars confirm dates and times). The Terrace Room is used for the evening party, with the in-house team running the bar (minimum spend £1,000).
- Scale Ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to 150 guests, rising to 200 for evening celebrations.
- Notes Wedding catering operates through an accredited preferred caterer list rather than fixed in-house catering, allowing couples flexibility across cuisines and celebration styles, and the venue regularly hosts multicultural weddings. Accommodation for wedding guests is available at Elm Grove Conference Centre, roughly a five-minute walk away around the lake.
Compare event spaces
Lime Tree Suite
Top-floor networking and dining space with rooftop terrace access The Lime Tree Suite is designed for receptions, dining, exhibitions, and networking, with treetop views across south-west London and…
Pairs well with Oak Suite, Rooftop Copper Terrace
Maple Boardroom
Compact executive meeting room beside the main conference suite The Maple Boardroom sits adjacent to the Oak Suite and works as a private meeting room or breakout space…
Pairs well with Oak Suite
Tulip Boardroom
Small boardroom for confidential meetings and breakout sessions The Tulip Boardroom sits on the other side of the Oak Suite and mirrors the Maple Boardroom, supporting smaller executive…
Pairs well with Oak Suite
Rooftop Copper Terrace
Outdoor terrace with treetop and skyline views The covered copper terrace sits beside the Lime Tree Suite and provides outdoor breakout and networking space with treetop views out…
Pairs well with Oak Suite, Lime Tree Suite
Grove House (Portrait Room)
Georgian mansion room for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts Grove House is a Grade II listed Georgian mansion set within formal gardens, rose gardens, and lakeside grounds on the…
Pairs well with Grove House (Terrace Room), Grove House Gardens
Grove House (Terrace Room)
Garden-facing room transformed for evening receptions and parties The Terrace Room opens onto the gardens and is transformed for evening parties and receptions. The in-house team runs the…
Pairs well with Grove House (Portrait Room), Grove House Gardens
Grove House Gardens
Four acres of formal gardens and lawns for outdoor events Four acres of landscaped gardens, rose gardens, and lakeside grounds surrounding Grove House, suitable for outdoor ceremonies, welcome…
Pairs well with Grove House (Portrait Room), Grove House (Terrace Room)
Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Dinner | Drinks | Seated | Evening | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Suite | 200 | 140 | 36 | 72 | 90 | 96 | - | - | - | Ask |
| Lime Tree Suite | 100 | - | - | - | - | 100 | 150 | - | - | Ask |
| Maple Boardroom | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Tulip Boardroom | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Grove House (Portrait Room) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | Ask |
| Grove House (Terrace Room) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 200 | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Roehampton Venues sits within the University of Roehampton campus beside Richmond Park in south-west London. Grove House is nearby at SW15 5PJ, within Froebel College.
AddressRoehampton, London
PostcodeSW15 5PH
AreaLondon
Nearest stationBarnes station — direct South Western Railway services to London Waterloo
Good forAwards and galas, Christmas parties, Conferences, Corporate events, Exhibitions, Meeting rooms
- Barnes station is the closest railway station — direct South Western Railway services to London Waterloo
- Bus routes along Roehampton Lane and East Putney Underground station within reach (confirm exact walking distances with venue)
- Beside Richmond Park with lakes, gardens and mature landscaping
- Free on-site parking available, with pre-booking advised
- Two rapid EV chargers located nearby on Roehampton Lane
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for conferences?
Yes. Elm Grove Conference Centre is designed specifically for conferences, meetings, training, and residential events, with flexible AV-enabled spaces and on-site accommodation. The Oak Suite seats up to 140 theatre style.
Can events use outdoor space?
Yes. Grove House offers four acres of landscaped gardens and lawns suitable for outdoor ceremonies, welcome drinks, alfresco dining, summer parties, and team building. Elm Grove adds a rooftop copper terrace.
Is there accommodation on site?
Yes. Elm Grove includes 31 en-suite bedrooms available year-round, with additional campus accommodation available seasonally for larger groups.
Does it work for weddings?
Yes. Grove House is licensed for civil ceremonies through Wandsworth registrars and offers exclusive-use hire, with ceremonies and wedding breakfasts for up to 150 guests, rising to 200 for evening celebrations.
Is parking available?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available, with pre-booking advised. Two rapid EV chargers are located nearby on Roehampton Lane.
How sustainable is the venue?
The venue has one of the more detailed sustainability programmes in the London venue market, including a Green Tourism Gold Award for Green Meetings, a BREEAM Very Good building, 100% renewable solar energy, Food for Life certification, and an on-site bio-digester.