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Lord's Cricket Ground

Lord's, the Home of Cricket in St John's Wood, is a collection of distinctive spaces ranging from intimate private dining rooms to one of London's largest event venues. The Grade II* listed Pavilion houses the celebrated Long Room, whilst contemporary spaces like the Media Centre offer modern alternatives. Each room combines the ground's historic character with flexible facilities, supported by in-house catering and event planning.

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Thomas Lord Suite at Lord's Cricket Ground

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⌖ St John's Wood · NW8 8QN

Lord's Cricket Ground

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Thomas Lord Suite

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Positioned next to the Grace Gate with views across the Pavilion and Harris Garden, the Thomas Lord Suite brings together considerable style and practical flexibility. Natural daylight and an open-plan layout make it a large, adaptable space suited to groups of varying sizes and most occasions.

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Seated300

Standing500

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideHire fee from £5,000

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Nursery Pavilion at Lord's Cricket Ground

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One of London's largest event venues, the Nursery Pavilion is an attractive structure overlooking the Lord's Nursery Ground where international cricketers warm up before matches. Full-height windows flood the space with natural light, and the 1,000 square metres of event space offers substantial flexibility for major occasions.

Seated: 600
Standing: 900
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £16,000

The Writing Room at Lord's Cricket Ground

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The Writing Room is a formal dining space defined by cricket heritage décor and a table-centred layout. High decorative ceilings, panelled walls and chandeliers frame tall windows that admit daylight, whilst leather-backed dining chairs surround a long polished table. A large framed historic cricket painting above a row of portrait medallions forms the focal wall. The room includes a PA system and speakers for speeches or background music, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and permits guests to use their own music. It suits small groups seeking a formal seated dining experience or quiet meeting in a traditional setting.

Seated: 60
Standing: 70
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,500

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Positioned beside the Pavilion, Pelham's is flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling glazing that offers spectacular views across the ground. The space sits at the heart of MCC's sustainability initiatives, incorporating a rainwater recycling system, green walls and solar and photovoltaic panels. It works well for meetings, conferences, dinners, receptions and lunches.

Seated: 136
Standing: 169
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £6,000

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The Harris Garden is a charming rose garden laid out on the former site of a lawn tennis court near the Pavilion entrance. Constructed in 1934 in memory of Lord Harris, the renowned cricketer and politician, it forms a tranquil oasis in the heart of London and provides a lovely alfresco setting for summer parties and receptions.

Seated: Unknown
Standing: 200
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £123

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The Long Room, hung with some of the finest paintings in MCC's collection, sits at the heart of cricket's grandest clubhouse and is one of the sporting world's most celebrated interiors. The Grade II* listed Pavilion, designed by Thomas Verity and constructed in 1889-90, provides an ambiance steeped in cricket history. Your guests need not be cricket enthusiasts to appreciate the lasting impression of elegance this room conveys. The Long Room works as an opulent setting for dinners or luncheons, and the adjacent Long Room Bar is ideal for pre-meal drinks receptions.

Seated: 200
Standing: 300
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £12,000

Pavilion Roof Terrace at Lord's Cricket Ground

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A private outdoor terrace adjoining the iconic Pavilion, this elevated space features timber decking, low wooden seating and glass balustrades. The contemporary finish opens to daylight with flexible furniture arrangements suited to informal standing and seated use. Wi-Fi is available and guests may bring their own music systems. The terrace works well for corporate teams or small social groups seeking a relaxed drinks reception or networking event, with the ground's cricketing heritage evident throughout.

Seated: 150
Standing: 250
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £123

Two Seven Eight Suite at Lord's Cricket Ground

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Located within the grand stand, this light and modern space suits smaller meetings and conferences, with a breakout area option. The Two Seven Eight Suite comes with exclusive hire of the Father Time Gallery, a bright contemporary mezzanine that works well for networking events and drinks receptions following a conference.

Seated: 80
Standing: 130
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,500

Centurion Roof Terrace at Lord's Cricket Ground

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An outdoor terrace characterised by a long, elevated linear plan running beside the main stand. Pale concrete flooring and white finishes create a clean, contemporary stadium aesthetic anchored by slim metal balustrades. The space is uncluttered and functional, receiving abundant daylight with long sightlines along its length. A built-in PA system and speakers allow amplified announcements or playlists, with external music sources permitted. The layout includes fixed bench seating, a continuous standing ledge and scattered high cocktail tables to maintain clear circulation. The Centurion Roof Terrace suits corporate hospitality groups and fan clubs for relaxed standing receptions and informal networking, with a covered tensile canopy providing uninterrupted views across the playing field beneath it. Wi-Fi is available for event connectivity.

Seated: Unknown
Standing: 350
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,000

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Located on the second tier of the Tavern Stand, these ten meeting rooms command magnificent views of the pitch from their balconies. On match days they serve as private boxes for celebrity guests. Throughout the rest of the year they function as outstanding spaces for syndicate rooms or smaller meetings.

Seated: 30
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £900

President's Suite at Lord's Cricket Ground

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A light and contemporary space offering fabulous views of the pitch, the President's Suite is used by the MCC president on match days. Glazed doors open into the stand, allowing guests to enjoy an al fresco vantage point. It is an ideal setting for entertaining special guests and clients whilst enjoying the award-winning in-house catering, whether for dining or drinks.

Seated: 48
Standing: 60
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £3,000

Museum and Film Theatre at Lord's Cricket Ground

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Housed within the Museum, the Brian Johnston Film Theatre is a small theatre space named after the much-loved cricket commentator. The Museum itself contains over 30,000 exhibits spanning cricketing history, from the kit of some of the greatest players to the stuffed sparrow bowled out by Jahangir Khan in 1936, and the tiny Ashes Urn. The Film Theatre screens films and footage from the cricketing world and is equally suited to seminars, presentations and press conferences, appealing to both cricket enthusiasts and those new to the game.

Seated: 50
Standing: 200
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £3,000

Committee Dining Room at Lord's Cricket Ground

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The Committee Dining Room sits on the top floor of the Pavilion with a balcony overlooking the pitch. Elegant and exquisitely furnished, it is decorated with photographs of former MCC Presidents and curios from the Club's cricketing collection, making it an ideal setting for private lunches and dinner parties.

Seated: 64
Standing: 70
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,500

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The Edrich combines formal décor with views of the Lord's turf and the Grade II* listed Pavilion. Opened in 2021, it offers a contemporary setting for fine dining. MCC's in-house food and beverage team work with inspiration from Michelin-starred chefs and a highly trained front-of-house team to deliver a first-class dining experience.

Seated: 60
Standing: 80
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £6,000

Barclays Media Centre at Lord's Cricket Ground

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The Barclays Media Centre is the world's only single-shell aluminium building, an extraordinary engineering feat achieved through the precision of shipbuilders. This futuristic pod offers panoramic views of the ground and provides a distinctive opportunity for entertaining, with a fixed classroom setup alongside a private dining area.

Seated: 70
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £3,000

Father Time Gallery at Lord's Cricket Ground

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The Father Time Gallery is a bright, contemporary mezzanine space that works well for networking events and drinks receptions. It can also serve as a breakout area for events taking place in the Two Seven Eight Suite, offering a flexible space for refreshment breaks or group work.

Seated: Unknown
Standing: 130
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,000

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Compton's is a spacious, contemporary venue suited to atmospheric drinks receptions with canapés and networking. Since opening in 2021, it has become a popular space for less formal gatherings, providing exquisite views of the Grade II* listed Pavilion and the outfield.

Seated: 80
Standing: 130
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £6,000

Home Dressing Room at Lord's Cricket Ground

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Lord's has opened the Home Dressing Room as a unique event space within the historic Pavilion. Overlooking the world-famous pitch and the scene of England's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup victory, it can be transformed into intimate gatherings or receptions, catered for by the award-winning in-house team.

Seated: 12
Standing: 40
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £6,500