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    Howgills House

    Howgills House

    Beamsmoor Garsdale Road Sedbergh Cumbria, LA10 5JN
    • Conference centre
    • ·Country house
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·12 bedrooms
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Break free from the confines of stale hotel board rooms and enjoy a venue that will leave you and your team feeling truly inspired. Our spacious country house (Howgills House) can be hired for your private use and offers 4 different ‘break out’ areas as well as 12 en-suite bedrooms (sleeping up to 20 guests). The Sunday Times voted us as one of the top 20 celebration houses in the UK (July 2021). Just a short drive off J37 of the M6 we’re in no doubt that you’ll be blown away by the beauty of our Lakes and Dales location. We have super fast wi fi, data projectors, screens and flip charts as well as complimentary on-site parking. Not forgetting the two hot tubs on the terrace and outside games room! You can self-cater or we work with a local chef who will cater to your requirements. We also work with activity and training partners and are happy to help with as little or as much of your corporate event as you desire.

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    Lakes Leisure Kendal
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    Lakes Leisure Kendal

    Lakes Leisure Kendal Burton Road, Kendal Cumbria, LA9 7HX
    • Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Sporting
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·600 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Our centre is ideally placed to hold corporate and private events, and we offer huge benefits for events held at lakes leisure Kendal. Lakes leisure kendal has a comprehensive range of services at your disposal, perfect for all your business requirements. We have 3 versatile meeting and conference rooms / Exhibition Rooms, state-of-the-art visual aids, Wi-Fi and the services of an excellent catering team; we'll make your event run like clockwork! Our range of function rooms enables us to cater for any number of delegates/guests from 6 up to 900, and include one of the largest conference / theatres in South Cumbria. Our rooms offer full technological presentation equipment ideal for your seminar, however big your party. We have a 150+ car park which is free, as well as a number of overflow parking solutions and we are centrally located for all routes in and out of Kendal. We can arrange any package required by customers, and we have staff dedicated to tailoring events packages for customers - from room requirements and equipment, to catering, bar facilities and off-site accommodation.

    UK Centre for Carnival Arts
    Live Room
    Mas Cafe

    UK Centre for Carnival Arts

    UK Centre for Carnival Arts 3 St Marys Road Luton Bedfordshire, LU1 3JA
    • Unusual
    • ·550 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    The UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA) in Luton is a £7.4 million state of the art facility providing exciting and pioneering artistic spaces that can be shaped to your requirements. Our venue is fully accessible and available for: conferences,live music gigs,theatre productions,exhibitions,launches, club nights, awards ceremonies and all your unique events. Our first-rate facilities include everything you need to make your event stand out from the rest including: The Mas Camp A 500 capacity standing or 250 capacity seated performance space with a state-of-the-art sound system with stage monitors, inclusive of mixers, overhead and wireless microphones and CD Player/Recorder. Our in house Technician is able to provide full technical support for the use of the equipment. An impressive lighting rig mounted on pantograph hoists for ease and flexibility of use for all event needs. We have staging that can be changed to your requirements. Artist dressing and shower facilities are also available. The Mas Café A 150 capacity space for intimate gigs and launches, with creative ambience. Outside courtyard for peripheral entertainment or crowd control. The Live Room consists of a sound proof space ideal for recording and rehearsals. Fully stocked bar and catering facilities with a full license to serve alcohol all day and night. SIA Security and confidentiality assured. The security and safety of our customers and staff is extremely important to us. UKCCA has its own professional, well trained SIA security staff and they will be on hand to assist with the security at your event.

    Luxters Ltd Henley on Thames
    Restaurant

    Luxters Ltd Henley on Thames

    Old Luxters Barn, Hambleden, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, RG9 6JW
    • Unusual
    • ·150 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    In a unique location, within the award winning Chiltern Valley Vineyard, Old Luxters Barn is a unique setting for any corporate event, at any time of year. Our Grade II listed 17th century barn has been sympathetically converted, capturing a bygone age, with all modern conveniences discreetly to hand. Our beautiful barn can seat 100 delegates comfortably, however it can also be personalised to make a more intimate setting for smaller groups. So, whether you want a small meeting, a team building exercise or a large party, we can provide you with everything you need to ensure your event goes smoothly from start to finish. Our venue offers a reception hall, bar area, raised gallery with DJ console and a lovely secluded garden, which is ideal for a marquee if required, making Old Luxters Barn perfect for any event. Why Old Luxters Barn?  The venue is exclusively yours for the whole day  We offer a friendly and flexible service, tailored to your own style and budget  Our committed team have successfully managed over 2,000 events  Our in-house caterers produce exceptional, locally sourced seasonal menus  The table layout is flexible and you are welcome to decorate the barn as you like  There is an excellent choice of local accommodation to suit all budgets  There is ample on-site parking

    Watermill Theatre Newbury

    Watermill Theatre Newbury

    Bagnor Newbury Berkshire, RG20 8AE
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    The beauty and tranquillity of The Watermill makes it the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, or for client entertaining. The Watermill Theatre, complete with stage and a two level auditorium, provides a unique opportunity to host conferences or meetings in tailored surroundings. Available for a minimum of three hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8.30am until 4.30pm. Please be aware that, given the unique nature of this professional working theatre, conferences and presentations work on whatever set is in place at the time. Seating is sometimes laid out in the round and there is no proscenium arch or curtain. Theatre capacity 200 Book a meeting or function in our beautiful converted tithe barn and enjoy perfect peace and quiet, in relaxed and flexible surroundings, in the care of our professional and dedicated staff. Please note, if you wish to take advantage of our catering facilities our license limits us to catering for a maximum of 120 people at any one time.

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    Turing Locke

    Turing Locke

    47 Eddington Avenue Cambridge, CB 3 1SE
    • Conference centre
    • ·Hotel
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·180 bedrooms
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    You don’t have to go far outside Cambridge to hit leafy meadows and green spaces. And when you stay at Turing Locke, you’ll be in prime position to explore it all. Just two miles north-west of the quaint streets and punts of postcard-fame, Eddington is a brand-new sustainable district. Cambridge Business Park and other campuses are nearby. It’s a short taxi, bike or Park & Ride bus into the historic centre, and well-located for the airport. And – unusually for the city – there are ample parking spaces, as well as electric charging points and secure bike storage too. Turing Locke is a world of its own. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner without leaving the building. Work on your own or with colleagues in the high-tech co-working space. Then unwind with a workout session, stroll around the courtyard and surrounding countryside or a cocktail on the terrace. With its mid-century furniture and fittings, dusky colour palette and sleek, modernist architecture and design inspired by the city’s avant-garde past, this is a space you won’t want to leave in a hurry. Writing? Researching? Meeting? Turing Locke is named after the pioneering computer scientist, but even if you’re not making your own scientific breakthroughs, our co-working space is the perfect environment for focus and clarity. The Wi-Fi is superfast, there are private rooms to book, and the coffee’s pretty good too. Looking for a space to work away from the calm of the co-working space, then head to the Luminosity and Encryption suites which are primed for team meetings of 14 seated in each. Need something a bit bigger, you can join both together to sit up to 30 guests. If you are looking for something different for an event or drinks then look at either The Courtyard or The Roof. The Courtyard is a leafy breathing space that is perfect for either a summer or autumn night for up to 100 guests. The Roof is a unique space in Cambridge that can be used to observe Cambridge from a versatile space for up to 100 guests, either for drinks with a view or some morning group yoga.

    Revolucion de Cuba Reading

    Revolucion de Cuba Reading

    138 - 141 Friar Street Reading Berkshire, RG1 1EX
    • Conference centre
    • ·Restaurant
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Revolucion de Cuba is the perfect place to enjoy a vibrant, tropical Cuban fiesta, right in the heart of town. The venue boasts two stylish event spaces, including the upstairs Havana rum bar, VIP lounge and roof terrace – All available for private hire and catering for events from 50 to 500 guests plus anything in between. This is a venue that will deliver a corporate event that your colleagues will talk about for years to come, with a variety of exquisite food, drinks and entertainment packages – It will not disappoint! Whether it’s a product launch, summer event, Christmas party, team building day, meeting or any other work or social celebration; we have a package to exceed all expectations.

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    Vinyl Cambridge

    Vinyl Cambridge

    22 Sidney Road Cambridge, CB2 3HG
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·1 meeting room

    Step back in time with Vinyl, our iconic retro club, designed for the ultimate nostalgia. Vinyl Club is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, cutting-edge lighting system, and unwavering commitment to guest safety. We've got a wide range of throwback DJs that cater to all musical eras, ensuring there's something for everyone here. Boasting a light-up dance floor, mirrored surroundings and shimmering disco balls, this space guarantees a lively and entertaining atmosphere. With booth seating, poser tables, stools and rubix cube tables, there is plenty of seating for guests. Vinyl is more than just a venue—it's an experience. With its unforgettable aesthetic, you won't need to worry about extra decorations for a retro-themed event. Consider Vinyl as the fun, alternative private hire space for your personal or corporate celebration, it's always everyone's guilty pleasure!

    Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club

    Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club

    Cambridge Chesterton Indoor Bowls Club Logans Way Chesterton Cambridge, CB4 1BL
    • Sporting
    • ·Unusual
    • ·450 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    A vast and truly unique space in central Cambridge. Our bowls club has the charm of a small local club with the space and facilities you'd only expect to find at a dedicated exhibition space. With easy access, ample parking, a restaurant, bar and conference room facilities we are the ideal choice for businesses and individuals looking for something a little bit different. We regularly host conferences, seminars, large meetings, parties, banquets and art exhibitions, this versatile space is great for work or play. We can cater to your requirements whether it be a buffet or silver service, voulevants or venison, our in-house kitchen staff combine significant experience with a personalised approach. For corporate clients, we also offer fantastic audiovisual equipment in collaboration with our partners at Venue Audio Visual.

    Embassy Theatre
    Warner Bros Studios London
    Private Dining

    Warner Bros Studios London

    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Studio Tour Drive Leavesden, WD25 7LR
    • Unusual
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry Potter films for over a decade. The wonderful special effects and amazing creatures have made this iconic series beloved to both young and old – and now, for the first time, the doors are open for everyone at the studio where it first began. You'll have the chance to go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London provides a unique showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent that went into making the most successful film series of all time. Flexible interior and exterior spaces are available for hire, offering unique locations for bespoke or team building events. Located within the Studio Tour’s two soundstages and backlot, these settings can be tailored to suit individual creativity and event requirements.

    Butlins Skegness
    Conference Room
    Ludos Restaurant

    Butlins Skegness

    Roman bank Skegness, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, PE25 1NJ
    • Unusual
    • ·2000 attendees
    • ·4000 bedrooms
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    As one of the UK's largest and most versatile event and meeting venues, we are able to offer you a corporate events package that is uniquely designed to your requirements, and with your event objectives in mind. The magic of Butlins is that everything is in one location! We can offer you: • A variety of meeting space and venues to suit any event from boardroom to giant arena. • Venue and flexibility to cater for 10 delegates up to 6,000 • A choice of restaurants and bars • A variety of Team Building activities • Themed Gala Dinners with Entertainment • Auditoriums with Cinema screens All to help bring out the best in your people! Each of our venues is a blank canvas on which our expert events teams will work with you to create the perfect setting. The range of accommodation options for your guests is far from the chalets of the retro Butlins you may remember. Our modern apartments are the perfect place to relax after a busy day, and have everything you need to feel right at home. Don't just take our word for it; arrange your Butlins visit to see our Skegness resort for yourself!

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    Thruxton Motorsport Centre

    Thruxton Motorsport Centre

    Thruxton Motorsport Centre Thruxton Circuit Andover Hampshire, SP11 8PW
    • Sporting
    • ·Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    The Thruxton Centre is a 1415 m2, modern, purpose-built, conference and meeting facility located within Thruxton Circuit. Capable of hosting meetings, conferences, product launches and race day hospitality, all with first class catering to your taste. The Thruxton Centre comprises multiple function, conference and class rooms as well as hospitality suites, a restaurant and bar. On the first floor, a terrace and balcony providing a bird's eye view of the race circuit and views across the venue, offer guests a unique experience. EXHIBITIONS AND PRODUCT LAUNCHES The Thruxton Centre offers over 1415 m2 of floor space for exhibitions and product launches, whilst the main circuit, paddock, 4x4 and skid pan can be hired for live demonstrations. The outside space surrounding the Thruxton Centre can be used for additional exhibitions, outside catering and provide car parking for guests. MEETING ROOMS The Thruxton Centre offers flexible space able to accommodate all conference and meeting room set ups with the opportunity for breakout sessions and multiple room events. Cutting-edge audio-visual equipment, Wi-Fi, numerous catering options are all available in the prestigious surrounds of Thruxton Race Circuit. CONFERENCES Whether you’re organising a three-day convention or an afternoon session for a small team, the Thruxton Centre offers a range of suitable options. CATERING The Thruxton Centre has been engineered to offer guests a comfortable environment and catering to the highest standard. Capable of hosting over 400 guests over two floors. Our professional on-site catering team work with customers to prepare and deliver menus for any occasion. Catering is prepared on site and hosted by our experienced team.

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