Social Events

Chronicling the history of conflict from the First World War to the present day, the Imperial War Museum's vast collections range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters, as well as films, sound recordings and some of the twentieth century's best-known paintings. Situated within close proximity of both Westminster and the City, this Grade II listed building with its dramatic and contemporary glass-roofed main atrium provides a stunning and dramatic backdrop for a variety of events.

The versatile main atrium has played host to client receptions, charity balls and gala dinners, film premieres, fashion shows and product launches. This is one of the only spaces in London with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 guests for a reception. The Museum's striking temporary exhibitions and award-winning permanent displays add a fascinating element to any event, providing guests and delegates with a stunning backdrop and talking point for a wide variety of both day and evening events. The exhibits in the main gallery include a rare and unique Battle of Britain Spitfire, Montgomery's tank, the smallest boat used at Dunkirk, and 'Old Bill', a London bus that once transported troops on the Western Front during the First World War. The BESS Conference Dinner is available to all Conference Delegates at no additional charge.

AHP Social Event – Friday 26th June 2009 – Rainforest Café

	Chomp away happily while the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest envelope and transport you into the deep jungle. Listen to the talking Banyan tree for environmental trivia and marvel at the simulated cascades and tropical storms. Based centrally in the heart of the West End near Piccadilly Circus, the Rainforest Cafe is a distinctive jungle themed venue offering fun nights out surrounded by alligators and tropical fish. The Rainforest Cafe now has impressive animatronics, so expect to find a range of realistic jungle inhabitants peering through the undergrowth.
Uniquely themed venues like Rainforest Cafe provide a fun and lively alternative to the usual options available, with everyone generally relaxing more and enjoying the experience and unique surroundings which all add to the creative "wow" factor of the occasion.
	The original creators of Rainforest Cafe were well aware that they could well be accused of exploiting the rainforest and damaging the environment. Although the rainforest is not badly treated everywhere, it is undoubtedly true that in many parts of the world destruction of this valuable world resource is very advanced. Twenty years ago, tropical rainforests covered approximately 14% of our planet's land surface. Today, only about 6% remains covered. Each year, 154,000 square kilometres of tropical forest are destroyed - this is an area equivalent to the size of England and Wales. In some small way the Rainforest Café wants to help those that are dedicating their lives to making our environment a better place. The AHP Social Event is available to all Conference Delegates at an additional cost of £30.00 per ticket.