Unusual venues in Cheshire

Leas Cliff Hall

• Unusual
• ·1514 attendees
• ·6 meeting rooms

The Leas Cliff Hall can manage your function for you - whatever your needs. We are able to cater for up to 1,500 people within the whole complex. Call us, or visit, to discuss your event with our friendly, efficient staff. We will be delighted to turn your plans into reality so that your day, or evening, happens exactly as YOU want. The Foyer (used in conjunction with the Grand Hall) is ideal for a welcome/registration area or a small drinks reception. It has its own licensed bar and there is direct access from the underground car park. There is also a small catering area that can serve coffees and teas (or popcorn and hotdogs if you are looking for a "fun" event). The Foyer area can seat up to 80 people for a formal meal or buffet. The Grand Hall overlooks the English Channel and is the largest space in the building. It is a completely versatile area, which can seat up to 1004 delegates for a conference, provide 700m2 exhibition space or cater for a buffet for 500 people. The Hall, which has direct wheelchair access from ground level, has the fully licensed Coasters Bar, the Kiosk, which can supply hot and cold drinks and a third mobile bar is available if required. The Grand Hall has fully moveable seating, stage lighting, a PA system and a permanent stage with direct access to dressing rooms and the Green Room. There is full in-house technical support and direct loading/unloading via the rear of the Hall. With its uniquely tranquil setting, overlooking the English Channel, the Leas Cliff Hall is the perfect venue for all business functions. The Channel Suite, with stunning views across the Channel, has four main rooms seating up to 500 people. The suite can be adapted to many layouts to suit all requirements. . Fully air- conditioned, Internet access, car parks within easy walking distance and full in-house catering and technical support.

Liverpool Experience Campus

• Unusual
• ·10600 attendees
• ·216 bedrooms
• ·29 meeting rooms

Liverpool Experience Campus, formerly ACC Liverpool, is a place where world-class events meet a world-class city. Their site features a series of interconnected, purpose-built venues and on-site hotels, including an award-winning convention centre with a central auditorium, 11,000 capacity arena, and multi-hall exhibition centre. Their track record speaks for itself – successfully hosting national and international events 365 days a year. From multi-venue conventions to party political conferences, product launches to showcase exhibitions – they connect people, ideas and experiences in unforgettable ways, creating moments that matter.

Odeon Trafford Centre

• Unusual
• ·415 attendees
• ·20 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

The Liverpool Everyman Theatre

• Conference centre
• ·Theatre
• ·Unusual
• ·8 meeting rooms

Situated on Hope Street, the new Everyman has won a host of awards regionally, nationally and internationally including the 2014 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture and World Architecture News Best Performance Space 2014. But it's so much more than just a theatre, offering a wide range of opportunities to entertain and host events, meetings, celebrations and conferences. The Everyman is an ideal venue for: • Conferencing and breakout space • Meetings, receptions and away-days • Wedding and christening receptions • Private functions, launch events and parties • Rehearsals • Auditions and castings

Revolucion de Cuba

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·6 meeting rooms

Take a journey to the heart of Cuba whilst overlooking the gorgeous Albert Dock, Revolution de Cuba is a stunning two floor venue ideal for exclusive events of up to 550 guests. Casa bar is unique private space with exposed brickwork, a private bar, stage and built in AV for up to 200 guests. Havana bar is a beautiful intimate space for events up to 70 people with a private bar, perfect for drinks receptions, networking, team building and socials. Casa & Havana can be hired together with a total capacity of 270 or with the fabulous mezzanine overlooking the Docks for up to 340 guests. This venue, set in idyllic surroundings is the perfect place to celebrate no matter what the occasion. The team can help to plan your next corporate event, summer party, Christmas party, company social or team building event down to every last detail. With a range of menus available from dining to fork buffets and canapes to bowl food, nothing is too much trouble! The Mostrador buffet or giant hanging paella will leave your taste buds tingling. Choose from a long list of drinks for your guests and decide on which entertainment is going set the atmosphere and make it an event to remember! Come and join the fiesta!

The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex Liverpool

• Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

Bierkeller Entertainment Complex is one of Liverpool’s biggest and most exciting venues with three unique bars under the one roof,: Around the World, Shooters Sports Bar and Bierkeller. The venue is the perfect event space for conferences, meetings, wedding parties, birthday celebrations and staff parties. All the latest AV equipment is set up in each bar, including wide screen tv’s, large projector screens and a good quality sound system.

The Isla Gladstone Conservatory

• Conference centre
• ·Unusual
• ·500 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

The Isla Gladstone Conservatory is one of Liverpool’s most iconic venues, showcasing Victorian architecture dating back to 1870, yet fully restored and modernised into a unique events space whilst retaining its heritage charm. Set within its own private grounds and nestled within the beautiful picturesque Stanley Park. The conservatory is flooded with natural light and climate controlled for your comfort. This provides a spectacular unique venue for extraordinary weddings and events located only 10 minutes from Liverpool city centre. There is also a bistro, seating 100 guests and available for private hire in the evening, with the added benefit of free parking available on our private car park. We offer: Secure grounds surround the venue Bandstand with power connectivity for live entertainment Siting for two marquees within the grounds Private conservatory bar Outdoor terrace Complimentary WiFi Free, secure on site car parking with 100 spaces Climate controlled Disabled access throughout

The Botanist Didsbury

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·2 meeting rooms

Daytona Racing Manchester

• Sporting
• ·Unusual
• ·300 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Daytona Manchester can offer you a range of packages for all your conference needs. Two very comfortable rooms are available to suit different group sizes. Every organiser has different requirements, and the flexibility of our facilities means that we can accommodate most needs. Room Features: Natural daylight and blackout facility, Wireless Internet connectivity, telephone connection points, flip chart. Room 1 has a large screen TV with video recorder. Additional breakout areas are also available. Full use of our café facilities throughout the duration of your stay will be yours as well as our fully licensed bar, providing you are not racing of course! Daytona Manchester has played host to a number of special events over the years, not necessarily including karting. As the venue is situated in a prime location near Manchester City Centre we have been an ideal choice for companies to use us for product launches, promotional events - even as an exhibition hall

Titanic Hotel and Rum Warehouse Liverpool

• Unusual
• ·1000 attendees
• ·153 bedrooms
• ·9 meeting rooms

The Rum Warehouse, until recently, stored the vast vats of Rum imported into Liverpool and whilst it seems that the builders worked exceptionally quickly in emptying the warehouse, it is now to be one of the most prominent Conference and Exhibition spaces in the city. Whilst size isn�t everything, it certainly is a recurring theme at the Titanic Hotel & Rum Warehouse, Stanley Dock Village. The Rum Warehouse can accommodate 1000 people theatre style or an exhibition of 800 sq.m, floor to ceiling glazing, and stunning views of Stanley Dock combined with a range of breakout spaces on the upper level As well as the characterful and flexible event facilities of the Rum Warehouse, Stanley Dock is home to The Titanic Hotel Liverpool, a hotel unequalled in size, service and style. Awarded Best Hotel of the Year 2016 and Excellence in Business Tourism, guests can enjoy theatre style dining in the restaurant or a relaxed alfresco brunch on the dockside terrace. Come evening time, reflect on the days events over a classic rum cocktail served up over ice. Just the way you like it. If you feel the need to unwind, head to the basement of the hotel. Amid the red brick arches you will discover the pool�s warm waters, alongside a sauna, steam room, relaxation room and treatment rooms. There is also a fully equipped gym should you want to put yourself through your paces. Whatever your requirements you can sleep easy in the knowledge your event will be organised and executed to the highest standards, and that there is a hotel with standards to match right next door. � Air-conditioned exhibition and meeting rooms � Floor to ceiling double glazing � Waterfront views � Outside terraces � Natural daylight � Dedicated conference, exhibition and events team � 100mb high speed internet access � All room configured to requirements � In house AV equipment � Full range of catering services � Vehicle access direct to the exhibition spaces � Coach Parking next to Rum Warehouse � On site car parking � Only 5 minutes to Liverpool City Centre � 20 minutes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport � 8 minutes to Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station � Full Black Out Capability � 3 Multi use and divisible rooms on the mezzanine floor � Full length breakout Lounges � Boardrooms and dedicated smaller meeting rooms

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

• Unusual
• ·5 meeting rooms

Set amidst the picturesque Cheshire countryside, Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement offers a unique and inspiring environment for corporate events and private celebrations. The venue boasts a stunning view of the iconic Lovell Telescope. Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement offers contemporary, well equipped facilities for corporate events and private celebrations. Enjoying a panoramic view of the iconic Lovell Telescope and set amongst the Cheshire countryside, our venue makes an inspiring environment for any event. The venue has 3 hireable buildings and offers exclusive hire of the full visitor attraction: The First Light Pavilion: Built in 2022, our award-winning state-of-the art grass roofed dome building features a 140 capacity Space Dome 3D cinema, a 100 capacity café, a 100 capacity art exhibition space and a outside terrace and meeting rooms. The Star Pavilion: This self contained conferencing suite provides a flexible, multipurpose space that can adapted for a variety of purposes and configurations. Equipped with raked seating and a full suite of AV equipment it will be suitable for conferences and meetings for up to 200 people. The Planet Pavilion: With views of the Lovell Telescope, this 50 capacity cafeteria and outdoor terrace is the perfect spot for a small staff meeting, networking event or small wedding or celebration. Delegates and attendees are free to enjoy the exhibitions, grounds and gardens

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·7 meeting rooms

The Christie Education Centre was opened formally on 9th October 2001 by Professor Sir Martin Harris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester. The centre is a highly regarded venue for national and international study days and conferences. Offering a high standard of service and state-of-the-art facilities, the education centre represents the perfect modern learning environment, facilitating over 2,500 meetings a year.

Seashell Trust

• Unusual
• ·4 meeting rooms

Seashell, a learning disability charity Seashell Trust is a national learning disability charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional communication needs across the UK. We provide specialist education at our Outstanding school and special needs college, together with residential and respite care for children and young adults, supported by our health, well-being, and therapy services, community facilities, and services that we offer beyond our Cheadle Hulme site. We are proud that Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was our Patron until 2022.

The Botanist MediaCity Manchester

• Conference centre
• ·Restaurant
• ·Training centre
• ·Unusual
• ·3 meeting rooms

The Botanist Media City is based in the TV HUB of Media City UK, with great views of the surrounding Quays, in a prime location situated below the ITV and BBC studios. Our beautiful restaurant and bar boasts a very warm and welcoming atmosphere surrounding yourself with great natural light. With 2 private dining rooms amongst our beautiful restaurant, we provide the perfect setting for any occasion. Our team work extremely hard to provide unrivalled customer experiences, boasting an extensive cocktail and drinks menu, along with a wide variety of hearty pub food, including Our Famous Hanging Kebabs™. We are located within close proximity to The Lowry Theatre, BBC and ITV studios and short distance away from Old Trafford Football Ground, the perfect location for a pre or post show/football dinner.

The Royal Liver Building

• Unusual
• ·6 meeting rooms

The Royal Liver Building’s extraordinary space is perfectly suited to a wide range of events, from parties, dinners, conferences and product launches to fashion shows and photo shoots. The venue is also licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies. Benefitting from panoramic views over the Mersey, the venue offers the ideal setting for entertaining. Raise a toast against the backdrop of the bright lights of Liverpool as you unwind in this unique setting.

Chester Guildhall

• Unusual

The Guildhall in Chester is ideal for all types of functions and adds that extra wow factor to your event. Built on the original Roman Watergate the modern main hall can accommodate up to 200 people while the lower hall holds up to 60 people. This superb venue is suitable for all types of events, meetings and occasions.

Chester Zoo

• Unusual
• ·175 attendees
• ·7 meeting rooms

Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age or ability. As well as our 500 different species of animals and award-winning gardens, we offer first class facilities that ensure your day out really is as enjoyable as possible. IF YOUR staff conference could so with some animal magic or your annual general meeting could benefit from a walk on the wild side, then Chester Zoo could be the venue for you. Set in 110 acres with 7,000 animals, the Zoo is an option for companies looking for a venue for conferences and meetings or for couples looking for an unusual venue for weddings, renewal of vows and naming ceremonies.

Catton Hall

• Unusual
• ·80 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Catton Hall Shooting Lodge offers a unique venue for your conference, meeting, seminar or presentation. In the peace and tranquility of the beautiful Cheshire countryside surrounding our attractive shooting lodge, your meeting can take place securely, away from the usual distractions of business life. our Scandinavian style shooting lodge commands sweeping views over the surrounding countryside....a real rare find! You can also benefit from having the lodge exclusively for your group giving you total privacy & confidentiality. Many companies combine the use of our conference and meeting facilities with additional training and development initiatives or practical teambuilding activities including Clay Pigeon Shooting, Quad Biking, Paintball, Archery & Falconry which all offer a real element of fun. We offer excellent dinning and catering facilities. In the winter you can surround yourself with the warmth of a log fire in the winter & in the winter enjoy a hearty BBQ on our veranda. We also have a fully licensed bar. Our venue is well placed for Chester, Manchester, Liverpool & Warrington and just 5 minutes from Jct 12 of the M56.

Blue Planet Aquarium

• Unusual
• ·1 meeting room

Your guests will be talking about it for months. We have Sand Tiger Sharks that are 10 feet long and thousands of other spectacular creatures on view. Watch them from one of the longest underwater viewing tunnels in the world and ask yourself this: Can you possibly imagine a more stimulating backdrop for a business or social occasion?

Clonter Opera Theatre

• Unusual

Situated in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Clonter Opera Theatre, with its new complex and car parking, is an ideal location for special events. • CONFERENCES • PRODUCT LAUNCHES • WEDDING RECEPTIONS & CIVIL MARRIAGES • PARTIES & DANCES • PROMOTIONS & PRESENTATIONS • CHARITY EVENTS • THEATRE STUDY DAYS • WORKSHOPS • PAINTING EXHIBITIONS • FASHION SHOWS We can arrange or advise on catering, photography, transport, decoration, lighting and a variety of entertainment. Creative Space has its own wedding and event planning service for Receptions and Celebrations. Accommodation can be arranged for up to ten in our own self catering flats in Broomfield Barns. All this goes to make Clonter the perfect choice whether for business or pleasure.

Sefton Park Palm House

• Unusual
• ·220 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

A memorable event in unique surroundings. Sefton Park Palm House has been lovingly restored to offer the perfect location for exclusive events. Whether you are planning a wedding, a private party or a stylish corporate event Sefton Park Palm House together with the experienced Events Team can provide you with the perfect venue for the event you desire.

Gladstones Library Hawarden Wales

• Unusual
• ·40 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

The conference rooms can be hired for a variety of functions such as business meetings, training courses, corporate presentations, product launches, panel interviews and committee gatherings to name just a few. The main facility can hold up to 36 delegates and the layout can be arranged either for seminar/lecture use or - with the addition of tables - as a training/workshop environment. It can be used for educational or training purposes, business presentations and corporate events. The staff can offer advice and help with your requirements, ensuring that you take full advantage of our audio-visual equipment. The conference rooms can be hired on a room only basis or with the addition of tea/coffee and lunch for your delegates. The smaller conference room - the Anwyl Room - is ideal for smaller meetings and events and can accommodate up to eighteen delegates. This charming room is popular with organisations wishing to hold their meetings somewhere with a different ambience. Once again, the venue can offer tea/coffee and lunch for your delegates.

The Florrie

• Unusual

The Florence Institute Trust Ltd was founded by residents of Toxteth, Liverpool in Jan 2005. Set up after years of public support and drive, as the legal vehicle and accountable body to progress with the campaign to "save the Florrie".

Metropolitan Cathedral Liverpool

• Unusual
• ·270 attendees
• ·5 meeting rooms

They hope that your visit to the website will give you a flavour of the luminous beauty and spiritual atmosphere of this remarkable building and of the many ways in which, together with the sister Cathedral at the other end of Hope Street, it bears witness to the Christian faith and serves the wider community in our City and region. The many visitors come from far and wide, both from the United Kingdom and from other countries, too. All are welcomed warmly in the name of Christ and they hope that after looking at the website you will be encouraged to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral.