Garrod Building

Where tradition meets artistic expression

This former library of The Royal London Hospital has transcended its roots, now a captivating space adorned with Georgian plasterwork ceilings and stained glass windows narrating tales of medical wonders.

Within these walls, state-of-the-art lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and inspiring classrooms invite you to delve into knowledge.

Savor a moment of respite in the café or unwind in the vibrant student common room. Garrod's proximity to The Royal London Hospital makes it the perfect enclave for our distinguished medicine and dentistry students.

With a capacity for up to 120, Garrod is more than a building; it's a narrative waiting to unfold. Enquire now, and let this unique blend of history, academia, and culture be the backdrop to your educational journey.

Please note that this venue is solely managed by Queen Mary Student Union.

Venues in the Garrod building

Old Library

Featuring original architectural elements such as high ceilings and large windows, the historic charm creates an inviting atmosphere. Our exclusive formal dining service offers a sophisticated setting where guests can enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes and attentive, personalised service. It’s an ideal choice for special occasions or memorable evenings.

This space is managed by the Queen Mary Student Union and can be booked via su-hospitality@qmul.ac.uk. At the point of booking, please advise the team you would like to use our services for your formal dining.

Milton Lecture Theatre

Fully equipped with advanced audio visual technology, this includes high definition projectors, surround sound systems and interactive digital boards, making it an ideal venue for both presentations and interactive sessions.

This space is also perfect for your smaller-scale conferences which can then be partnered with the Garrod building for breakout rooms.

Seminar Rooms

We have an extensive range of rooms that act as supporting rooms for your conferences and large scale events as well as private meetings. The various room layouts available include Boardroom style, Classroom, Cabaret, Theatre, Reception and even Exam.

Each room is well equipped with the fundamental AV facilities which include a teaching desk, PC, data projector, screen, whiteboard, and HDMI/VGA laptop inputs.

Room	Room layout
	Select room diagram for information
	Boardroom	Classroom	Cabaret	U-shape	Theatre	Reception	Exam	Dinner
Old Library	•	•	•	•	100	•	100	400
Milton Lecture Theatre	•	•	•	•	60	•	•	•
Room 121	28	40	20	30	•	•	25	•
Room 1.23	12	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Room 126/235/305	18	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Room 1.29	•	15	•	•	•	•	•	•
1.28	16	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Room 1.30	24	24	10	•	•	•	15	•
Room 1.32	20	30	20	•	•	•	15	•