The Mermaid Theatre

The Mermaid is just a short walk from Blackfriars and St Paul’s stations in central London and offers a superb visitor experience.

It commands splendid views overlooking the Thames, excellent facilities and a first class catering service, and is regarded as is one of London’s most exciting conference and event venues. The auditorium, which will host the Future City Forum main plenary sessions, offers superb acoustics, raked seating, excellent sightlines, full lighting, sound, and audio visual capabilities.

Internet access

Free Wireless Internet access will be available to delegates throughout The Mermaid Theatre during the event.

Access

The Mermaid has taken steps to ensure that the widest range of visitors, regardless of disability or impairment, have full access.

Environmental

Considerable effort has been committed to improve The Mermaid's environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint.

History

Originally named The Mermaid Theatre, the building was conceived in the 1950’s by the late Sir Bernard Miles. He funded the building by persuading the City of London to donate the site and asking the people of London to give him the money to buy the bricks. Sir Bernard had the foresight to design and build more than just a theatre, and it is thanks to him that the Mermaid Conference and Events Centre now boasts a wider range of rooms than just about any other City venue.

Following a major refurbishment in October 2004, The Mermaid now offers its guests an even more impressive and diverse experience. The first class views and hospitality remain the same, but the upgraded facilities have earned The Mermaid a deserved reputation as one of London's most individual and exciting conference and event venues.

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