Dartmouth House | Venue for events and members club in Mayfair | ESU

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Dartmouth House and the English-Speaking Union

A large group of teenagers in marble courtyard of Dartmouth House, the headquarters of the English Speaking Union

Bringing people together

Since 1926 Dartmouth House has been the home of the English-Speaking Union, functioning both as its headquarters and as a meeting place for its supporters, something it continues to do today. It also plays host to various educational events and the finals of many of our prestigious competitions, such as the Schools’ Mace and the International Public Speaking Competition, in which young people from over 40 countries around the world participate. 

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An architectural gem

A beautiful Grade II* listed Mayfair townhouse, Dartmouth House offers a lounge, wood-panelled bar and marble courtyard. You can download a booklet about the history of Dartmouth House here.

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Our history

Since its foundation in 1918, the English-Speaking Union has been promoting better communication between people of all cultures and countries. Read on to discover how.

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The ESU’s mission is to give young people the speaking and listening skills and cross-cultural understanding they need to thrive

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Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED. Tel. 020 7529 1550

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