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About HMS President

HMS President is a unique private events venue moored on the Thames, offering striking river views and versatile spaces for weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, and corporate functions. A former Royal Navy ship, it combines maritime character with modern AV facilities and a licensed venue for civil weddings. Located on the Victoria Embankment, opposite the Oxo Tower, it’s within easy reach of central London and major transport hubs. Secure your seats or book a private event with us for a straightforward, reliable process.

Venue details: HMS President operates from a historic mooring on the River Thames with spaces including the Wardroom & Apron (seated 90–120, up to 120 standing), Drill Deck & Apron (seated 120, 120 standing), and classrooms (20–80 seated). The theatre-style capacity is up to ~250 delegates. Features include an outer deck for open-air event elements, in-house AV, and civil marriage licensing for weddings and meetings. Nearby transit options include Blackfriars, Temple, and Embankment stations, with Embankment Pier providing Thames river services. Parking is limited in central London; we recommend nearby hotel and restaurant partners for convenience. Always confirm live status and licensing if planning a sale or event, as mooring/licensing details can change. We’ve got trusted connections to help secure your preferred date and space.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official shore establishment address: HMS President, 72 St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1UQ (Royal Navy).
  • Historic mooring/venue location: moored on the Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0HJ, opposite the Oxo Tower (venue hire location).
  • Venue type: a former navy ship repurposed as a private events venue for weddings, conferences, and corporate functions.
  • Capacity (space-specific): Wardroom & Apron 90–120 seated (up to 120 standing); Drill Deck & Apron 120 seated (120 standing); other classrooms 20–80 seated; theatre style up to ~250 delegates.
  • Notable spaces and features: outer deck for events, river views, in-house AV, civil marriages licensed (as a wedding/meetings venue).
  • Transit access: near Blackfriars/Temple/Embankment stations; Embankment Pier nearby for Thames River services.
  • Nearby hotels: several central London options within walking distance (e.g., Crowne Plaza City, Apex Temple Court, Premier Inn Blackfriars).
  • Notable events hosted: weddings, civil ceremonies, conferences, corporate receptions, product launches.
  • Current status note: mooring/licensing for the Thames location has been reported for sale in recent years; the Royal Navy’s current listing is a shore establishment at St Katharine's Way, so confirm the live status before selling tickets.
  • Historical rename: the vessel was originally HMS Saxifrage and renamed HMS President in 1922.