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    No Mans Fort

    No Mans Fort

    Solent Forts Port Office, Canalside, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3FH
    • Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·23 bedrooms
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    For an iconic and extraordinary venue for your corporate event, make sure you have No Man’s Fort on your radar. Our largest fort offers the ideal base for everything from wining and dining your clients, to boosting team morale with an energetic away day. Whether you’re looking for some peace and quiet to define your next business strategy, or celebrating the launch of a new product, our fort gives you flexibility to create a memorable event. We have all the facilities you require of an event venue such as wifi, AV equipment and a dedicated team of conference advisors. What makes us different however, are all the ‘above and beyond’ facilities and options available to you. From catching your own dinner to be cooked on the barby,to toasting your successes in one of our rooftop hot tubs, it’s fair to say that at No Man’s Fort you can really can experience an event that will get everyone talking. So why not head for the high seas and enquire about your next event on No Man’s Fort

    Spitbank Fort Gosport nr Portsmouth

    Spitbank Fort Gosport nr Portsmouth

    Solent Forts Port Office, Canalside, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3FH
    • Unusual
    • ·60 attendees
    • ·8 bedrooms
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    There are hundreds of places to host a business event or team building day, but there’s only one with a backdrop like ours that everyone will be talking about afterwards. Stand on deck, breathe in the fresh sea air and clear your mind ready to make room for an exciting new strategy, new objectives and the chance to challenge your colleagues during a fun-fuelled team building day. Whatever your goals are, we will help you achieve them. Our stylish interiors and character make Spitbank Fort an excellent place to work, unwind and nurture exciting new ideas. What better way to multitask than with a brainstorming session looking out to sea? Our stylish collection of meeting rooms come fully-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and have the flexibility to accommodate small groups or larger audiences. When you’re done with business for the day, let our resident chef whip you up a decadent feast as you look upon the sunset and toast a productive day’s work.

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    Wingfield Barns

    Wingfield Barns

    Wingfield Barns Church Road Wingfield Diss nr. Ipswich and Norwich Suffolk, IP21 5RA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    These wonderful buildings, centred around a huge 16th century timber-framed barn, host a wide range of exciting events including art exhibitions, music concerts, literary events, theatre, cinema, educational workshops and much more. It's also the perfect venue for your wedding or conference. Weddings - Select a wedding package or simply hire the venue, choose your own suppliers, create your own theme. Beautiful, tranquil grounds, ideal for all budgets and styles of civil ceremony and/or reception. Weekday ceremonies and late bookings always considered. The best alternative to a registry office or marquee. We have four conference and exhibition spaces: The Great Barn can accommodate up to 120 people. Gallery 1 is suitable for up to 25 people. Gallery 2 is suitable for up to 60 people. Workshop 4 is suitable for up to 30 people. Organisations, artists and community groups can hire any of these to put on their own events. We also have extensive gardens, overnight accommodation and free, easy car parking.

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    The Waterfront Bar Bistro

    The Waterfront Bar Bistro

    Waterfront Bar Bistro 15 Regatta Quay Key Street Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH
    • Unusual
    • ·60 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    The Waterfront bistro has a truly stunning location on the marina in Ipswich. The building is an original Victorian warehouse with steel columns and stock brickwork.The decor is contemporary and welcoming. The corporate bookings have exclusive use of the building to ensure privacy. Our restaurant converts into a boardroom or classroom style presentation area with tea/coffee available all day. We have facilities for wifi,tripod stands and projector screens. During the lunch break delegates go down stairs to the bar area for a buffet lunch which can include hot dishes if required. If weather permits there is outside seating next to the water. This venue is privately owned and the staff really do make an effort.When organising an event we are totally flexible. There are many hotels nearby including the four star boutique hotel (The salt house Harbour} within a two minute walk which gives us preferential rates for our delegates.

    Penshurst Place and Gardens
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    Buckmore Park Karting Ltd
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    Buckmore Park Karting Ltd

    Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Maidstone Rd, Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom, ME5 9QG
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Unique Conference Centre Make a real difference to your next meeting or conference by coming to Buckmore Park, a venue sure to spark your delegate's enthusiasm from the minute they arrive. Suitable for 10-200 delegates, the new state of the art conference centre at this famous outdoor international kart racing circuit is bathed in natural sunlight and has access to a balcony offering outstanding panoramic views of the circuit and surrounding Kentish countryside. The suites in the conference centre feature air conditioning, acoustic partitioning and full technical services. By removing the folding acoustic screens that separate the three smaller suites (Sisley, Herbert and Surtees), one huge triple-aspect room is created (Buckmore suite). This impressive room incorporates a plasma screen and full AV facilities including a sound and light system and can cater for up to 200 delegates. The venue offers competitive prices and top quality catering from a finger buffet to silver service and includes a corporate bar. Combine business with pleasure Why not combine your conference or meeting with a karting, off road of multi-activity event - after all, Buckmore Park's exciting 1200 metre outdoor international kart circuit is Europe's market-leader and has a 45 year old sporting heritage. An exclusive event is the ideal staff reward, client incentive or team building exercise. With over 40 years experience of event management we already cater for over 2,000 corporate groups annually.

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    The Friars Aylesford

    The Friars Aylesford

    Aylesford Priory Aylesford Kent, ME20 7BX
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    The Friars (or Aylesford Priory as it is also known) is a 13th Century Retreat House owned by the Carmelite Friars built on the banks of the river Medway. It is a popular centre of pilgrimage with a guesthouse, extensive conference facilities catering from 2 – 120 people, chapels, coffee and gift shop (housed in the 17th Century West barn), 13th Century dining room, a pottery and upholstery. We also have a 17th Century North Barn which is used for pilgrimage groups, schools, exhibitions, weddings and functions. - Unique, historical venue - 40 acres grounds - Carmelites still resident - Caring, professional staff - Peaceful, tranquil - Flexibility - Home cooked food - Charity

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    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton, Falmer Campus, Village Way, BN1 9PH, BN1 9PH
    • Academic
    • ·Unusual
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·500 bedrooms
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    We are Southcoast Conferences & Events, the events team at the University of Brighton, we have 3 campus’s City, Moulsecoomb and Falmer, each with a range of meeting rooms, lecture theatres and Event spaces available to hire. Our meeting rooms and lecture theatres come with audio visual equipment, and our hospitality team are on hand to provide your catering, from a working sandwich lunch to a 3-course meal. During the summer months we also have bedrooms available for groups and residential conferences. With room hire rates to suite all budgets our professional team will work with you every step of the way, utilising their industry knowledge and experience to ensure a memorable delegate experience.

    Brighton i360

    Brighton i360

    Lower Kings Road Arches Brighton, BN1 2LN
    • Unusual
    • ·12 meeting rooms

    Title: Take your business to the beach Description: Inspire blue sky thinking in our flexible events spaces right on Brighton seafront. There’s nothing like an interesting view to get people talking, so enjoy natural daylight and sweeping views of the sea, the beach and the historic West Pier during your meeting or event. Break out onto a private beach terrace for a breath of fresh air or kick off your shoes and enjoy an ice cream as you stroll along the promenade. You may be at the seaside but business carries on as normal with superfast fibre optic broadband across the site and high quality audio-visual facilities. Looking for the wow factor? Our tailor-made packages can also include a ‘flight’ on our futuristic glass viewing pod, with breathtaking 360-degree views of Brighton, the South Downs and the beautiful Sussex coastline.

    Brighton Dome
    Corn Exchange
    Founders Room

    Brighton Dome

    Church St, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN1 1UE
    • Unusual
    • ·1742 attendees
    • ·450 bedrooms
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Imagine your event. We can create it. Rich architectural features combined with stylish 1930s art deco detail and floodlit contemporary spaces make Brighton Dome an impressive setting for any conference or event. Originally built as the Prince Regents Royal riding house in 1805, Brighton Dome combines the best of Brightons past, present and future establishing itself as one of the South Coasts premier event venues. We have recently finished a grand transformation to restore our historic Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre; revealing original heritage features, providing state-of-the-art facilities and building all-new spaces soon. Offering a choice of five venues catering for 50 to 1700 people and boasting both Grade I and II listed heritage, Brighton Dome is ideally situated amidst the Royal Pavilion Gardens within the heart of Brightons dynamic cultural quarter. Ensuring ease of access for guests, Brighton Dome is just a 10 minute walk from Brighton Station and only 20 minutes by rail or road to Gatwick International Airport and 50 minutes by rail to central London. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients ensure Brighton Dome can offer a variety of menus to suit your event, all of which are created with imagination and a simple elegance. Supported by the same dedicated event team behind the renowned annual Brighton Festival and equipped with cutting-edge AV technology, whatever you imagine your event to be, you can be confident that we can create it.

    Revolution Brighton

    Revolution Brighton

    77 West Street Brighton, BN1 2RA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Restaurant
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Revolution Brighton is a stunning three floor venue that has recently been refurbished and transformed. This venue boasts 4 unique private event spaces and a large outdoor area perfect for summer parties, BBQ’s and even winter soirées. The Rum Attic is a private room for up to 80 guests with a private bar, built in lighting and AV. The Lounge is a bright and beautiful private room capable of seating 60 guests for dining or up to 100 standing with a private bar and access to the outdoor courtyard. The Courtyard bar is the perfect private space for events up to 75 guests; an outdoor heated area is also available. The Underbelly is ideal for events of up to 250 guests, this large open recently refurnished private space offers two bars, private bathrooms and a completely exclusive entrance. Revolution Brighton has a maximum capacity of 750, take over the venue with full exclusive use and we will take care of every dpackages and an even longer list of entertainment options to make it an event to remember! This is a flexible venue that can cater for any corporate event – Meetings, Christmas parties, summer parties, company socials, team building events, quiz nights and anything in between.

    Pryzm Brighton

    Pryzm Brighton

    Kingswest West Street, BN1 2RE
    • Unusual
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    PRYZM & Steinbeck & Shaw stands out as a unique venue amidst the city's vibrant event scene. Boasting six event spaces of varying capacities, it offers the perfect setting for a wide range of occasions. The prime seafront location & distinctive atmosphere, makes it the ideal choice for those seeking an extraordinary venue in the heart of Brighton's dynamic cultural hub. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our venue is perfect for corporate events, award ceremonies, Christmas parties, large-scale celebrations, boxing events, comedy nights, work parties, conferences, and more. Choose from our grand and spacious Main Room, the iconic Disco Room, the sleek Curve Room, the intimate Lounge Bar, the exotic Tiki Bar, or our Steinbeck & Shaw Bar with stunning beach views.

    Brighton College

    Brighton College

    Brighton College Eastern Road Brighton, BN2 0AL
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Unusual
    • ·350 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    Brighton College is a superb alternative venue, a beautiful oasis minutes from the heart of Britain’s busiest seaside town. Inside, the opportunities to organise almost any kind of event seem limitless. Several large spaces including the impressive Great Hall & Dining Hall can be teamed with the many breakout rooms, all of which are equipped with digital projectors and internet facilities. Ample spaces within the grounds for a marquee enable us to cater for up to 350 for banquets, lunches and dinner dances. Full scale conferences can be accommodated with ease. However large or small the group the college offers a peaceful environment to ensure the maximum benefit for delegates. The idyllic quad is the perfect setting for morning coffee or afternoon tea on the lawns during the warmer months. The college can satisfy every organisers needs and our dedicated events team are on hand to assist every step of the way. Studio and rehearsal space is also available and the Great Hall can seat up to 300 for a performance. The college’s facilities are extensive and very accessible. With Gatwick so close, plus the charm of Britain’s liveliest resort, the college has international appeal.