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    The Studio Manchester

    The Studio Manchester

    51 lever street, manchester, M1 1FN, M1 1FN
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Located in the heart of the City, just minutes away from Piccadilly Station and the city’s public transport links. Our new star of the North features nine bright, airy and individual event spaces capable of accommodating up to 180 guests theatre style, each with the innovative style and cutting edge technology you’ve come to expect from thestudio. Our new location has excellent environmental characteristics too! Located in the Hive (one of Manchester’s first BREEAM excellent rated buildings) The studio benefits from natural ventilation, a versatile individually controlled air-conditioning system, sensor lighting and water saving features. There’s even a sedum roof terrace with direct access from the main event suites. In addition to a further three outdoor terraces dedicated for the use of Studio guests. The proximity to public transport networks including rail and tram services means that you can easily travel to thestudio without it costing the earth, in either sense!

    Royal Opera House

    Royal Opera House

    Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 8RF
    • Unusual
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    "With its spectacular hospitality areas and the highest quality of food service, the Royal Opera House is one of London's premier venues for special events. Situated at the heart of Covent Garden, it is an historic London landmark and the home of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. Redeveloped in 1999, there are now 19 different spaces available for small meetings for 8 through to large receptions for 1000. The Vilar Floral Hall is the former Covent Garden flower market and is one of the focal points of the Royal Opera House. With its tall arched glass roof it is a dramatic and stylish venue for stellar events such as awards dinners and post premiere parties for up to 1000 people. The Linbury Studio Theatre is a versatile and modern space, ideal for conferences and product launches for up to 400 people. The tiered seating can be retracted to create a flat floor studio, or reconfigured for performance in an Arena setting. The opulent splendour of the Crush Room, with its high ceilings, gilt finishes and stunning crystal chandeliers, make it an elegant venue for any glamorous occasion for up to 220 guests. And if you are looking for something quirky or different, the Royal Opera House can offer a truly original event experience by transforming its ballet studios into reception and dinner venues. With access to a private terrace, your guests can enjoy spectacular views over Covent Garden and the London rooftops. Exclusive backstage tours of the Royal Opera House can be encompassed as part of your event, giving your guests an opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes of one of the busiest international opera houses in the world."

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    4 Hamilton Place

    4 Hamilton Place

    4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    Home to the Royal Aeronautical Society, No. 4 Hamilton Place is a stunning venue, centrally located in Mayfair, with a choice of event spaces. The venue offers: • Edwardian elegance • State of the art conference facilities for up to 300 • Versatile meeting rooms • A beautiful west facing terrace • Catering by foodbydish, one of London’s leading contemporary caterers Capable of seating up to 250 people, the fully air conditioned Bill Boeing Room boasts sophisticated audio-visual aids and the services of a fully qualified technician. The seating is removable to provide 2,000 square feet of exhibition space. A data projector, compatible with most computers, to display computer screen data onto our full size screen, is available in the Bill Boeing Room. The screen is retractable to open up a stage area and additional staging can be provided.

    Bolton Arena

    Bolton Arena

    Arena Approach Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester, BL6 6LB
    • Unusual
    • ·9000 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Whether you are looking for a meeting room or a venue for your next exhibition, concert or sporting event, the Bolton Arena is here for you. Venue information Our main hall offers provides over 5,000 square metres of flexible floor space and standing capacity for up to 9,000 people. Half and quarter hall options are available for for smaller events. Five other purpose built meeting rooms, bespoke event and conference catering and great road and rail links make Bolton Arena the complete venue for meetings, events and conferences. You'll also find quality on-site leisure facilities, including a state of the art gym, luxurious spa, international-standard tennis & badminton facilities, and contemporary cafe, plus the University of Bolton Stadium and an award winning leisure and retail park on our doorstep. Above all, you'll also find our professional, friendly, helpful and enthusiastic team, with a track record of delivering a successful high profile sporting, entertainment and trade events. Which means that however we can help with your meeting, event or conference, you’re welcome at Bolton Arena. Location and parking Located just 500 metres from J6 of the M61, next to Horwich Parkway railway station, 13 miles from Manchester city centre and 23 miles from Manchester Airport. The Arena is adjacent to the Middlebrook retail/leisure complex and has local parking for 2,000 cars

    10 - 11 Carlton House Terrace

    10 - 11 Carlton House Terrace

    10 - 11 Carlton House Terrace London, SW1Y 5AH
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·135 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    This stunning venue is the ideal location for events from conferences, meetings, receptions, cocktail parties and wedding receptions. Conveniently located in the heart of Central London, it features 10 flexible spaces with capacities ranging from 10 – 300 (for a stand up reception). All rooms boast an abundance of natural daylight and offer WiFi throughout. Rooms have stunning views over The Mall, St James’s Park and Waterloo Place. Technical expertise is on hand to ensure that your event runs smoothly and effortless! Searcys are proud to be the in-house catering partner and you will find our drink and dine service offers something distinctly refreshing from the conventional hospitality experience. From the moment you step into the home of the British Academy, you know you have found somewhere that is not only spectacular but one of a kind.

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    All Souls Bolton

    All Souls Bolton

    Astley Street Bolton Greater Manchester, BL1 8EY
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    All Souls is a beautiful historic church that has been converted for use as a conference, office, learning and community space. As part of this work, the original building was carefully restored. Established by the Greenhalgh brothers in 1881 for the wellbeing of the surrounding community, All Souls will now extend this welcome to a new generation, offering the latest facilities combined with the warn professionalism of our team. All Souls’ place at the heart of the Crompton community makes it the ideal base for local services, activities and events. Its unique beauty makes it a fitting place to gain a greater understanding of the heritage of the church and its surroundings. All Souls is open Monday-Friday from 8am until 5pm. Our Cinnamon Bean Café is open 10am until 4pm. We offer occasional events in the evening.

    Baths Historic Venues

    Baths Historic Venues

    Heritage Services, Pump Room, Stall St, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LZ
    • Unusual
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    An inspiring location enhances any business event and Bath’s Historic Venues’ world-renowned spaces certainly top the polls for atmosphere. They are, after all, the venues for which this beautiful city is so famous. Bath is a small and walkable city, with easy access by road and train to London, Bristol and beyond with the local airport only 15 miles away. Situated at the heart of the World Heritage site, Bath’s Historic Venues boast some of the City’s finest architecture, ranging from the ancient Roman Baths & Georgian Pump Room to the magnificent Assembly Rooms which were declared as the ‘finest in the Land’ when they were first opened in 1791. Ancient and beautifully preserved they may be, but did you know that a busy schedule of modern business events take place all year round in these venues? The Roman Baths & Pump Room won a Gold award for Venue and Business Tourism in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2017. When the bustling museum has closed, the doors open for gala dinners, awards ceremonies, concerts and parties. Guests can enjoy a glass of Champagne on the 2000 year old paving surrounding the atmospheric Roman Baths before making their way to the Pump Room, once frequented by Jane Austen, to feast on delicious food prepared by esteemed caterers Searcys. The Assembly Rooms is Bath’s most adaptable venue space, with a beautifully preserved Georgian interior and a capacity of 500. Four interconnecting rooms give plenty of scope for a conference, exhibition or awards ceremony and a small south facing garden is perfect for a drinks reception. Excellent AV and free WiFi is available and, although bathed in natural light, the venue has full blackout facilities. The Guildhall is another stunning venue in the heart of the city that is perfect for a conference, with its large Banqueting Room and collection of smaller break-out spaces.

    Abbey Hill Golf Centre
    Boardroom Meeting
    Patio

    Abbey Hill Golf Centre

    Abbey Hill Golf Centre Monks Way Two Mile Ash Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire, MK8 8AA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Golf club
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Abbey Hill Golf Centre has two bright and airy function rooms well suited to cater for all of your meeting needs. With capacity for up to 120 theatre style or 48 boardroom and all of the facilities you could need for your meeting to be a success make sure you bring your next meeting to Abbey Hill. We offer a range of packages to suit your needs and an Event Coordinator will assist you at every stage to make planning your meeting as stress-free as possible whilst providing excellent value for money. If you’re looking for something different to enhance your meeting then adding a round of Adventure Golf on our newly opened Pirate Island Adventure Golf Course is just the thing. With 18 holes festooned with obstacles, Pirate Island provides the ideal opportunity to encourage some healthy competition between colleagues and reward and motivate your team

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    The Benedict Rooms at Peterborough Cathedral
    Almoners Outside
    Front of Cathedral

    The Benedict Rooms at Peterborough Cathedral

    The Benedict Rooms, 24 Minster Precincts, Peterborough Cambridgeshire, PE1 1XS
    • Unusual
    • ·70 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    Looking for somewhere a bit ‘different’ for your meeting, interview or seminar? Somewhere… • Inspiring and unique • Visually stunning • With a City Centre location • Easy access with nearby parking • Venue capacity for between 2-70 people • Full catering & hospitality • All at a very competitive price! …then The Benedict Rooms at Peterborough Cathedral are for you! The Benedict Rooms at Peterborough Cathedral are situated right in the heart of the City Centre in the beautiful and tranquil Cathedral Precincts. Only a 10 minute walk from the main line station and close to a number of NCP car parks, it is the perfect location for a conference with a difference – as there is nowhere else quite like it in Peterborough. Completely separate from the Cathedral but with stunning views over the magnificent West Front, we have three well-appointed meeting rooms in our original building converted for this purpose - The Benedict Rooms – our smallest venue. As well as this, we have two large rooms in our beautiful and recently renovated medieval building at the other end of the Precincts - not to mention venue capacity for up to 70 people in our breath-taking Becket Chapel with its marvelous high ceilings and stained glass windows – a truly unique offering for a conference in the heart of Peterborough! Each of the rooms at the Benedict Rooms and Almoners Hall are fully equipped with videos, overhead projectors, flip charts and white boards and any technical equipment required for the Becket Chapel can be hired in with prior notice. A full catering and hospitality service is also available at very competitive rates offering both hot and cold buffet or more formal dinner options for all types of business meeting or private events. Please read on for more information on the four different venues we offer. The Benedict Rooms is our smaller venue perfect for intimate team meetings, job interviews or smaller training sessions of around 8 to 10 people with 3 rooms to choose from. The Almoners Hall is slightly larger with two beautiful and well equipped conference rooms suitable for meetings of up to 20 people in each. This building also has breakout and separate refreshment facility space as well as its own convenience facilities and hospitality staff. The Education Centre is also an option for less formal meetings and is more suited for training, workshops or interactive and practical sessions and can hold up to 40 (theatre style). Finally, The Becket Chapel is our largest venue holding around 70 delegates (theatre style) and benefiting from beautiful views over the Cathedral, large, light and airy rooms, competitive rates and a number of inspiring and novel talking points. All venues can also be booked for private functions as well as conferences and our attentive staff have an abundance of experience at organising birthday and anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and business dinners too. With all venues, individual rooms or the whole building can be booked for either full or half days and our central location also allows guests to benefit from all local amenities nearby. We are within a 5 minute walk of the local Travelodge, as well as a number of other options for accommodation - not to mention a wide variety of restaurants, bars, a museum, bowling alley and leisure facilities within minutes of the Precincts.

    The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts

    The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts

    8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
    • Unusual
    • ·220 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Located in the heart of London, just behind the Strand - the RSA house occupies a prime location for you to enjoy a unique setting for your reception, dinner, meeting or conference. The RSA Hospitality team are on hand to ensure that every aspect of your event is handled with professionalism and attention to detail. Designed especially for the Society in the early 1770s by Robert Adam; today the Georgian facade conceals many unexpected delights of both contemporary as well as traditional architecture. The RSA offers you a wealth of choice under one roof from the stunning boardrooms and private dining rooms, all with unique John Adam ceilings. The house also includes the elegant Benjamin Franklin Room, overlooking the Strand it is perfect for dinners and receptions. For those looking for a location for film and TV screenings or a conference the Great Room is unrivalled in its splendour and is fitted with fixed cinema seating and comprises a full range of audio visual technology. For smaller screenings we boast the Durham Street Auditorium - with its open brickwork and cobbles of the original Strand it never fails to impress - this too comprises a full AV suite. So whether you prefer the quirky subterranean vaults or the Georgian splendour of the Benjamin Franklin and Great Rooms, the RSA will certainly provide a memorable talking point and inspirational backdrop for your event.

    Rich Mix London
    Venue 2
    Bar/ Main Space

    Rich Mix London

    35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA
    • Unusual
    • ·350 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Located in East London, in the heart of the creative industries and only minutes from the City, Rich Mix is a highly versatile venue available for corporate and private event hire. We offer a range of flexible spaces suitable for a host of events from corporate meetings and dinners to wedding receptions and Christmas parties, as well as three cinemas that offer a unique conference setting with state-of the art technology and comfort. As well as offering our Events & Hires service, Rich Mix is Londons up-and-coming cross-arts centre. Whether you are tempted by a film in our plush cinema, or more into performing arts, our rich and diverse programme is the result of a finely tuned approach to arts and the worlds cultures. Rich Mix offers live music, film, dance, theatre and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures. We are proud to be not for profit. All money made goes back to support our education programmes for young people and to nurture new and emerging talent. By hiring one of our venues, you will be helping us develop new activities in the future for our local communities.

    Forever Green

    Forever Green

    Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0HJ
    • Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Forever Green is a restaurant and venue set amongst a tree lined panorama of 70 acres of woodland in Ransom Wood on the edge of Nottingham. With a choice of seven conference rooms split between two adjacent properties (Forever Green and The Elements Rooms), we are able to cater for everything from a small meeting to a large conference. Forever Green provides two modern rooms as well as ample break out space which benefits from giant windows looking out into the surrounding forest. The Elements Rooms, new for 2016 and based opposite Forever Green provide a further five rooms themed around the 5 elements as well as a garden courtyard providing further breakout space. The venue benefits from free parking, on site catering and 70 acres of woodland that can be taken advantage of to add a touch of fresh air to your event.

    Kingswood Dearne Valley

    Kingswood Dearne Valley

    Denaby Doncaster South Yorkshire, DN12 4EA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Stay overnight within a unique blend of nature and modern architecture at Kingswood’s most environmentally sustainable centre, Dearne Valley. Formerly the Earth Centre, the buildings which feature giant solar panels, wind power and water treatment plant make Dearne Valley a great place to learn about all things green. In addition to an impressive list of adventure activities Dearne Valley also makes fantastic use of its environment with a great selection of watersports activities that can be practised on the adjacent river Don. Accommodates up to 500 in a mix of single en-suite and multi-bedded rooms. Sleeping 4 to 10 friends in each cosy room, visitors can enjoy a well-deserved rest after a day full of activities With an additional 130 Adventure Lodge beds.

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB
    • Unusual
    • ·1462 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Situated in the heart of the historic university city of Cambridge, the Corn Exchange is an impressive example of Victorian architecture, combined with 21st Century technology and full disabled access. One of the leading concert venues of the UK, the venue offers above all S P A C E in the heart of the city - space which is flexible, well serviced and expertly staffed and is large enough to cater up to thirteen hundred delegates. It is large enough to play host to some of the biggest names from the entertainment world of rock and pop with an audience of over 1800, a Motor Show, or even a Beer Festival. It is also versatile enough to accommodate a lavish reception, product launch or private dinner. The diversity of events at the Corn Exchange is matched by the variety of catering services on offer, from sandwiches for a few to a full banquet. The Corn Exchange itself - a listed Victorian building is highly impressive even when empty - set up for a conference it has few equals.

    Little Ship Club

    Little Ship Club

    Bell Wharf Lane, Upper Thames Street, London, EC4R 3TB
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    The Little Ship Club boasts a superb riverside location just a few steps from the heart of Britain's financial centre. With its unique blend of sailing history and tradition, the club offers excellent catering facilities and rooms for every occasion. We can run your business function, wedding reception or private event seamlessly. Whether its canapés, bowl food or a seated meal, the Little Ship Club prides itself on providing lively, inventive and above all delicious food in a very unique London environment. Dining Room A versatile space which can successfully accommodate a theatre style AGM for up to 80 delegates; all whilst overlooking the River Thames. Large windows provide ample natural day light and impressive views of Southwark Bridge. Claud Worth Room Like the Dining Room, the Claud Worth Room is an ideal venue for a private luncheon, dinner, a small meeting or seminar. It is conveniently located next to the Dining Room with connecting doors and can be hired in conjunction with the Dining Room, Club Room or as part of a Whole Club hire. River Room The River Room is a small meeting room with windows overlooking the River Thames. It provides an ideal place for a private meeting or small exclusive lunch. It can be hired in conjunction with the adjacent Library or as part of a Whole Club hire. Club Library The Library offers a flexible space which is equally suitable for a corporate event or a private wedding ceremony. The room can seat up to 60 people theatre style, 30 board room style or 50 on round tables. The Library boasts modern in built audiovisual equipment. With windows overlooking the River Thames it provides a tranquil and pleasant ambience whatever the occasion.

    Belgrade Theatre

    Belgrade Theatre

    Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry, nr Birmingham, CV1 1GS
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·858 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    Located in the heart of Coventry the Belgrade Theatre offers a choice of meeting spaces from the traditional to the quirky. Bring your guests to where Sir Laurence Olivier laid a commemorative stone is 1965 and great actors from Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Barbara Windsor to Jake Quickenden have performed. In addition to the main tiered auditorium with a capacity of 858, there are a further 7 flexible meeting spaces accommodating 4 to 245 guests/delegates. The Belgrade is ideally located in the heart of the 2021 City of Culture, Coventry. And in the heart of the UK, just 80 minutes by train from London or 120 minutes from Manchester. Parking is just a few steps away at the adjacent NCP car park with other parking options available within walking distance of the theatre. The Belgrade is within walking distance of Coventry railway station, a 15 minute train journey from Birmingham International Airport and a 10 minute drive off the major motorway networks M6, M1 and M40. Unlike other venues, at the Belgrade Theatre we don’t just hire you a venue space, we offer a complete package to suit your needs. In addition to room hire we have AV, lighting, sound and stage technicians, set and costume services, catering services, customer service professionals and box office staff all ready to make sure your event runs smoothly. Supporting your CSR ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ policy – the Belgrade Theatre is a registered charity (no. 219163). This means that all the money given, raised or earned is not distributed as profit but kept and reinvested in the work done by the theatre, for the community, arts and culture.

    Carrwood Park

    Carrwood Park

    5 Carrwood Park Selby Road Leeds, LS15 4LG
    • Conference centre
    • ·Managed office
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·120 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    At Carrwood Park in Leeds your meeting or event will be an experience to remember. We provide a high quality service with a focus on Customer care and satisfaction. Each meeting room has high quality fixtures and fittings, and individually controllable air conditioning. Natural light is plentiful from the central glass-roofed atrium, with automatic lighting in each room. Free WIFI throughout and technical help are all on hand. The high quality Fixtures and Fittings together with the most comfortable business chairs available help to minimise discomfort and fatigue leaving you brighter for your meeting and allowing you to achieve your expectations, goals and objectives. We have a very flexible approach and as a family business no request is too big or too small. We can arrange your Catering, transportation and even a local hotel or restaurant. We even cater for any special requests such as after-dinner entertainment or themed decorations for a party atmosphere. Contact us to find out more and to arrange a viewing to see what Carrwood Park can offer you or your business.

    Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre

    Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre

    The Kindersley Centre, Lambourn near Reading, Berkshire, RG17 7UU
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Looking for a natural high? Sustainable, organic and environmentally sound, The Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre combines exceptional surroundings with the most advanced technology and attentive service to make your event a complete success. Set at the heart of award-winning Sheepdrove Organic Farm, The Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre is housed within a beautiful, eco-friendly building, surrounded by fields and woodlands, with spectacular views across rolling downland. The Sheepdrove Eco Conference Centre is a purpose-built conference environment, with state-of-the-art presentation equipment and business facilities for training days, meetings or events. There are a wide range of meeting spaces and adaptable seating areas for between 9 and 200 people. Advanced audio-visual and communication equipment offers inter-linking of all areas, while additional rooms are available for breakouts, administration offices and exhibition spaces.

    Odeon Leicester Square London WC2

    Odeon Leicester Square London WC2

    24-26 Leicester Square, London,, WC2H 7JY
    • Unusual
    • ·800 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    The golden age of cinema is here! Premiering December 2018, the newly reborn ODEON Luxe Leicester Square will offer the ultimate cinema experience. The historic glamour and charm of this unique venue has been lovingly restored and perfectly blended with the latest Dolby cinema technology and our trademark ODEON Luxe reclining seats to create a new golden age of cinema in the heart of London’s West End. We are proud to have revolutionised ODEON Leicester Square into an even more luxurious and technologically advanced cinema that will continue to set the standard for generations. Our iconic premiere screen has been transformed into the first Dolby Cinema™ screen in the UK. This combines imaging that delivers a spectacular, leading-edge visual experience through the Dolby Vision dual laser projection system and moving audio which fills the cinema and flows all around you with Dolby Atmos; to create a truly unforgettable cinematic experience. With ODEON Luxe recliner seats, you can sit back and relax in ultimate comfort as you immerse yourself in the very latest blockbuster films at ODEON’s flagship Luxe cinema. Plus with an Oscar’s bar and cafe you can enjoy a range of delicious food and drink paired with beautiful views of the world famous Leicester Square to enjoy before or after your film.