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Roxy Lanes Union Street

13-29 Union St, Bristol BS1 2DF, BS1 2DF

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·6 meeting rooms

Skirting the borders of Bristol?s shopping quarter you?ll find one of our lush Lanes venues. Never one to settle for less, we?re more than just a bowling alley! As experts of booze and ball games, Union Street is brimming with a mad medley of bar favourites and classic games. Take aim and swing for victory in our batting cages or assemble the squad for a spin at ice-free curling. It?s time to show us what you?re made of Bristol. Roxy Lanes Bristol Union Street is located in central Bristol a 7 minute drive from Bristol Temple Mead station and with easy access from the A38 and A404.

Didcot Railway Centre

Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ

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We are happy to work with you to offer something different just for you! Company Conferences Hire the luxury 1930 super saloon carriages, originally used on ocean liner special trains, or special saloon car 9002, for your meeting or private function for up to 60 people. Our Refreshment Room can be used for larger groups. Company Corporate Day Why not hire the Railway Centre for the day for your company. Steam an engine for footplate rides, including a behind the scenes guided tour giving an opportunity to see the many restoration projects that are underway. Business Breakfast An early morning start with 5 course traditional English breakfast amid the nostalgia of the 1930s served in our Refreshment Room, followed by a guest speaker or tour of the Railway Centre.

Westmorland County Showground

Lane Farm Crooklands Milnthorpe Cumbria, LA7 7NH

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When selecting a venue for a conference, exhibition or get together it is vital that the location, style and ambiance is inspiring, motivating and interesting and that your event is organised to your specifications. Simply discuss your requirements with one of our friendly co-ordinators at the Westmorland County Agricultural Society and ensure that the space you occupy meets your needs. Access to Lane Farm is excellent, we are just 5 minutes from the M6, Junction 36. A central location for businesses in the North-West, Lane Farm sits between Lancashire, the Furness Peninsular, the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Set in attractive farmland with plenty of space to park, visitors will arrive relaxed and eager to participate in your event. Lunch, breakfast or afternoon tea can easily be incorporated with your booking. All food is prepared on the doorstep, with most being produced locally. In addition to the sample menus, hot food options can also be arranged.

Roxy Lanes The Friary

Queenswest, Queen St, Cardiff CF10 2AQ, CF10 2AQ

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·5 meeting rooms

Nestled in the land of the dragon and shrouded in nearly as much myth and legend stands Roxy?s Welsh fortress, The Friary. If the red dragon is a symbol of victory, then Roxy Lanes Cardiff is the ultimate venue to earn your own. Conquer the pins at bowling, battle it out to be the last man standing at beer pong or make a peace pact and unite in choral harmony in the karaoke booth. No matter which path you choose, all roads lead to Wales. Roxy Lanes The Friary is situated just off the A4161 in the centre of Cardiff, close to Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium. Cardiff Queen Street Station is just a 7 minute walk away.

Cardiff Castle

Castle Street Cardiff Wales, CF10 3RB

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·4 meeting rooms

As one of the UK’s most important historic houses, set within magnificent grounds, Cardiff Castle offers several of these remarkable rooms for hire, perfect for large scale functions or intimate gatherings – a special setting that will give your event an air of style and distinction. And now, with the opening of the Interpretation Centre, Cardiff Castle can boast a brand new space – a contemporary setting at the heart of this historic site. Dating from the 15th century, the Undercroft is one of the oldest parts of the Castle and is also the setting for Cardiff Castle’s extremely popular Welsh Banquets

Insole Court

Fairwater Road LLandaff Cardiff, CF5 2LN

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·12 meeting rooms

Insole Court offers a range of room hire facilities for community, corporate and private hires. The Stable Yard is a purpose built group of accessible, versatile spaces with specialist equipment and fittings. All rooms feature free WiFi and benefit from Insole Court’s free car parking and unique setting. We can offer a variety of layouts to suit your needs as well as providing a range of equipment to assist the successful delivery of your event. We currently offer catering for small meetings, conferences and functions. Our catering team at The Potting Shed can provide anything from light refreshments, to small buffets and working lunches.

The Carpenters Arms Stanton Wick nr Bristol

The Carpenters Arms Stanton Wick, Nr. Pensford, Somerset, BS39 4BX, BS39 4BX

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·32 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Overlooking the Chew Valley, the hamlet of Stanton Wick provides a tranquil and picturesque setting for the delightful Carpenter's Arms. For visitors seeking an alternative to the bland uniformity of many a modern town centre hotel, The Carpenter's Arms offers an appealing individuality. Converted from a row of charming miners' cottages, the Inn has become a popular retreat over the years for those appreciating good food, fine wines, real ales and delightful en-suite accommodation.

Beale Centre

Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NH

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The Beale Centre is a multipurpose, modern centre, overlooking the ornamental lake. It is an ideal venue for seminars, corporate days, art exhibitions, craft shows, wedding receptions and those special occasions – as you are surrounded by nature yet supported by the south’s road and rail network. The Peacock Restaurant offers a variety of catering options with personalised menus to suit the occasion as visitors relax and enjoy their surroundings.

West Wycombe Corporate Entertainment

Park Lane, Lane End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3NS

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West Wycombe Corporate Entertainment, a stunning and prestigious venue set in 5000 acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside, renown for creating exciting, innovative and memorable events. Situated just five minutes from the junction 4 of the M40, we are located on the picturesque West Wycombe Estate, ancestral home of the Dashwood Family. What better venue to hold a major corporate event, with the sensational backdrop of one of Europe’s finest examples of Palladian architecture set in beautifully landscaped gardens and parkland, it is a truly unique venue.

Tapestri

Llys Glas Orchard Street Swansea, SA1 5AJ

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·3 meeting rooms

Located on the corner of Orchard Street and Alexandra Road, Tapestri can be found inside Llys Glas, one of Swansea City's most iconic buildings. A modern, vibrant café bar, Tapestri runs an evening bistro and contains a suite of function rooms for hire for meetings, conferences or events. Tapestri also offers function rooms for hire which make it a great venue for conferences, meetings, and private events. Full catering or tea, coffee and refreshments are available and the rooms have a crisp, classic feel with the décor drawn from the clean lines of the building’s historical architecture.

Leander Club

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LP

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Leander Club's quiet and comfortable atmosphere, excellent meeting facilities and convenient location make it an imaginative and discrete venue for a variety of business meetings, especially Board meetings, small conferences and away-days. Our Day Delegate rate includes hire of well-appointed and equipped meeting rooms, as well as flip charts, a data projector and free wireless Internet access. Morning and afternoon refreshments are included, together with a choice of light finger buffet, fork buffet or two-course set lunch. We have extensive private car parking adjacent to the club. Our Residential Delegate rate additionally includes a three-course evening meal, single occupancy of one of our individually designed and elegantly furnished en-suite bedrooms and a full English breakfast or early morning continental breakfast tray. As part of your conference or seminar, either to reinforce business objectives or simply as an enjoyable way to finish, why not consider using our own team-building programmes, run in conjunction with our world-class athletes?

Pink Geranium

Station Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire, SG8 6DX

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The Pink Geranium restaurant in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire has been one of the county’s most famous restaurants since it opened in the 1960s. Today, under new ownership, the Pink Geranium is all about the dining experience, be it for family dining, private functions or corporate events. This is achieved by a combination of excellent food together with attentive front of house service. Move through to the bar area where you can take pleasure in luscious cocktails

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Waterend Barn

St Peters Street St Albans Hertfordshire, AL1 3LE

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For business... Our private room facilities include OHP, screen, flip charts, TV and video; buffet or full meal service available; private bar; ideal for business groups.

Gables Learning Centre

332 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge, CB1 8AZ

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·1 meeting room

The Gables Learning Centre is a newly, purpose built facility that can accommodate up to 30 people comfortably. The self contained unit has disabled access. It also has the use of a seminar room with smart screen, a toilet, fully equipped kitchen with refreshments provided. Catering can be arranged on request. Additional to this the facility has a fully equipped surgery and wash room (these can be use for clinics or training purposes if required).

Windsor Guildhall

Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1RF, SL6 1RF

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·120 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

This beautiful and elegant building standing in the heart of Windsor was built between 1687 and 1689. Designed by Sir Thomas Fitz, it was completed after his death by Sir Christopher Wren. The Guildhall Chamber accommodates up to 100 guests for wedding ceremonies, but is also suitable for smaller parties. The Chamber is available for wedding ceremonies on Fridays and Saturdays with hourly appointments starting at 11am until the latest at 4pm. Sundays are also available.

Kings Lynn Corn Exchange

Tuesday Market Place Kings Lynn Norfolk, PE30 1JW

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The Grade II listed facade of King's Lynn Corn Exchange is a testimony to the splendour of Victorian architecture which now fronts a state of the art, multipurpose venue. The attractive and comfortable auditorium has flexible seating, within which 733 seats can be cleared and stored compactly in 11/2 hours to reveal a large, open space to accommodate1200 standing - a flexibility which allows us to host a varied range of events from classical concerts to conferences, craft fairs to comedians. The facilities at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange are available for hire. With versatility a key feature, our experienced staff are happy to liaise with you in developing projects as diverse as: • Craft Fairs • Fashion Shows • Product Launches • Wedding Receptions • Conferences • Productions • Dinner Dances

Kings Lynn Town Hall

Saturday Market Place King's Lynn Norfolk, PE30 5DQ

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King's Lynn Town Hall is a truly maginificent building in King's Lynn. Dating back to 1421, when the Hall of the Trinity Guild was rebuilt after a fire, the Town Hall is the perfect venue for a variety of events. King's Lynn Town Hall has a host of rooms, each with it's own historic story. We offer King's Lynn Town Hall as a Wedding Venue, Conference Centre, Party Venue, and also for Charity Events and Music Recitals to name but a few.