FAQ
General Questions
Who may use Winston House?
Winston House is available for use by University of North Carolina students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The facility is also available for use by other educational institutions, including those in London and the United States. Click here to contact us if you are interested in discussing the use of Winston House.
Which space at Winston House is most suitable for my group?
Larger groups typically book the Peter T. and Laura M. Grauer Seminar Room (101), while smaller groups prefer the Robert H. Lowery and Alan R. Pike Classroom (102). For a more generous meeting space, the two rooms may be combined. Groups with extensive multimedia needs may choose to book LG-01, Winston House’s Media Room.
Where is Winston House located?
Winston House is centrally located on Bedford Square, convenient to the British Museum and the British Library, and steps away from central theater and shopping districts. The mailing address is 3 Bedford Square London, WC1B 3RA. Click here for directions.
Is Winston House fully accessible to wheelchair users?
Yes. Winston House has an external ramp available on street level, an accessible bathroom on the ground floor and an elevator. Please let us know when making your reservation if members of your group will require ramp access to Winston House.
What do I need to bring with me when I stay in the faculty flat?
The flat is a fully-furnished residence. Linens, cookware, china, glassware, flatware, and appliances (coffee-maker, television, DVD player, stereo, dishwasher, washer/dryer) are all provided. Users traveling from countries outside of the United Kingdom should bring A/C converters to plug in laptops and personal electronics.
Does Winston House provide student residence space?
Student accomodation is managed by local partners and is within Zone 1 in London.
Reservations
To inquired about reservations of classroom, event, and flat space in Winston House, please email winstonhouse@unc.edu. For details on classroom and event spaces, check out this webpage.
Catering: We are happy to suggest caterers familiar with Winston House and obtain sample menus and prices. If you and your party need coffee breaks, snacks or meals, please let us know when you make your reservation and we will put you in touch with a caterer who can assist you. Specific catering arrangements and final bookings of caterers are the responsibility of individual users of Winston House.
Technology: Winston House provides wireless internet service in each room. Individual classrooms, seminar spaces, and offices have the technology available for meetings and programs including charging ports, Zoom conferencing equipment, and smart flatscreens. External DVD drives are available on request.
Alumni Questions
I’m a Carolina alum. May I reserve space in Winston House?
Yes. Winston House is available to rent for meetings and receptions. Reach out to winstonhouse@unc.edu to inquire about availability and costs.
I’m coming to London for the weekend. May I reserve the flat at Winston House?
Possibly. Faculty directors stay in the available flat during their semester programs. However, some availability may exist for select weeks in the months of January, May August, and December.
