FAQs

Spaces at The Spine is one of the two commercial events venues of the Royal College of Physicians, a unique destination venue in Liverpool, where sustainable practice and technical excellence meet to create world-class events.  It offers versatile spaces for hire for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, medical assessments, corporate functions and more.

As a charity, every booking helps to fund many important activities that form part of the RCP’s role in healthcare through advocacy, education and research. 

Spaces at The Spine is located in Paddington Village at the heart of the Knowledge Quarter in Liverpool’s City Centre. The address is Royal College of Physicians, The Spine, Liverpool, L7 3FA. The conference centre is located on Floors eleven to thirteen. 

You can contact us here, or by calling us at 0151 318 2200. You can also email us at spaces@rcp.ac.uk

Spaces at The Spine is close to Liverpool Lime Street train station, just a 19 minute walk away or a short taxi ride. You can also hire a citybike or an e-scooter.  

The venue accommodates a range of events, including: 

• Conferences and exhibitions
• Meetings and training
• Private dining and receptions
• Award ceremonies and screenings
• Medical exams and assessments. Find out more about our medical simulation centre here
• Hybrid and virtual events
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Evening events 
• Location filming and photoshoots. Find out more here
• Brand activations 

Capacities vary by space, from 10 to 300. Please see our simple capacity planner tool here. We can offer various room layouts including cabaret, boardroom and theatre style.

Yes. Spaces at the Spine provides in-house catering through our partner, Company of Cooks. In line with the WELL Standard, we offer seasonal and sustainable menus, with options tailored to your event requirements.  

The Base café on the lower ground floor of the Spine offers healthy and natural food options, perfect for grab-and-go lunches and informal meetings with colleagues, clients and friends.  

Yes. Our catering team can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements and special menu requests. Please let us know your guests’ needs during the planning process so we can tailor the catering accordingly. 

The venue has a reception located on the ground floor, with a secure cloakroom.  Access is via speedgates and registration. 

Yes. Spaces at The Spine offers step-free access, accessible toilets and lifts throughout the venue to support easy movement for wheelchair users between floors and event spaces. Assistive listening technology and speech-to-text services are also available on request. Quiet rooms can be provided for guests with neurodiversity, cognitive impairment, and sensory processing issues. More information is available on our Venue Accessibility page. 

No. You do not need to attend an event to visit, the Base café is open to the public.