Celebrate the festive season at Illuminate, London's most exciting and progressive venue.
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Celebrate the festive season at Illuminate, London's most exciting and progressive venue.
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Location
Illuminate at the Science Museum
London's most exciting and progressive new venue, designed to both anticipate and surpass your Christmas party expectations.
Situated on the fourth and fifth levels of the Science Museum, Illuminate offers a breathtaking view over London through panoramic windows. Built and designed with events in mind, the venue comfortably holds up to 400 and is available for both festive lunches and evening events. The venue is impressive at all times of day, either flooded with daylight or illuminated by the spectacular lighting design, the perfect location for your 2024 event.
From your first conversation with Smart, you will be looked after by your dedicated Account Manager, through to the moment your final guest departs. On the day, your guests will be welcomed with a prosecco reception, followed by a bespoke menu, and unlimited house drinks. With optional extras including canapés, spirits, or an extended closing time of 1 AM, there are plenty of ways in which you can make your party extra special.
Package Inclusions
- Exclusive hire from 18:45-00:00 (01:00 extension available).
- Three-course seated dinner OR bowl food menu by Moving Venue.
- Choice of drinks packages.
- State-of-the-art lighting and high spec AV.
- Dancefloor and DJ.
- Event management & a dedicated account manager included.
- Security.
- Cloakroom facilities.
- Upgrades include a canapé reception, spirits packages & late night snacks.
These inclusions are subject to change depending on your requirements.
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Food & Wine
Our in-house caterer Moving Venue is driven by creating memorable and delicious experiences for you and your guests. With a real focus on provenance, using local suppliers wherever possible and always ensuring that everything is freshly made on-site; Moving Venue will deliver a sensational three-course dinner on the night of your event.
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Really, really impressed. The performers were all excellent and the live band was brilliant. The door staff were all helpful and friendly. The venue looked amazing. Overall, we were very impressed and thought it was a high quality event.
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Really, really impressed. The performers were all excellent and the live band was brilliant. The door staff were all helpful and friendly. The venue looked amazing. Overall, we were very impressed and thought it was a high quality event.
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We loved the band and all the stage lighting. The performers were all amazing too. We were kept well entertained, it was a great production. The food was amazing and service was top notch as always. Your events are always grand. Loved it. Great night.
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Impressing our top UK sales performers is no easy task, but we tried something different with our end-of-year celebration with Smart Group and I have to say it didn't disappoint!
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Amazing night, very friendly and lovely staff, amazing venue and entertainment.
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It was really well run! We had such great feedback from our team about it being the best Christmas party we’ve ever had!
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The whole experience from booking with Jess, to the arrival, the food, the entertainment, was impeccable, absolutely brilliant evening. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
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Great organisation from the pre-booking team, always available on the phone and quick email turn around. The venue was full but again the organisation was flawless and the staff serving were amazing. We were amazed by the band. Great evening, great souvenirs. We will book again for sure!
Upgrades
We believe in making sure your guests have the best night possible, so we’ve put together a few ideas to make them feel extra special. However the sky is the limit, so please speak to your dedicated Account Manager about the possibilities.
Upgrades to be priced as add-ons.
Canapés
Delicious canapés during the reception – 4 bites per person.
Late Night Snacks
Ensure your guests never go hungry with late night snacks.
All Night Spirits Package
Spirits available to you and your guests all night.
After Dinner Spirits Package
Spirits served to you and your guests after dinner.
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Floor Plan
Illuminate at the Science Museum
Exhibition Rd, Kensington, London, Greater London SW7 2DD
Tel: 020 7836 1033 Email: christmas@smartgroupltd.co.uk