THE VENUE

Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA: www.devere.co.uk/grand-connaught-rooms

Situated near Covent Garden and Holborn, Grand Connaught Rooms with its palatial interiors, crystal chandeliers and central London location is well known as the home of the FA, hosting showcase events for The British Racing Drivers Club, and is famous for its red-carpet events.

Grand Connaught Rooms is in the heart of Covent Garden just minutes from Holborn tube station (Piccadilly and Central lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly), offering direct access to Heathrow.

It’s just a short taxi ride from London Euston, Kings Cross and St Pancras International train stations. The venue is over the bridge from Waterloo Station, a 15-minute walk away.