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Mama Shelter London

Mama Shelter London 437 Hackney Road London, E2 8PP

Hotel
·Unusual
·90 attendees
·194 bedrooms
·7 meeting rooms

Four-star design led lifestyle hotel restaurant. MAMA Shelter London is the place to relax with great home-made food and the best in comfort and design. MAMA has atelier style meeting rooms, two karaoke rooms and a beautiful Garden Bar with retractable glass roof.

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Curzon Colchester

Curzon Colchester Roman House 19 Queen Street Colchester, CO1 2PH

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·5 meeting rooms

Located in the bustling Bentall Centre, Curzon Kingston has its own bar and four unique screens which are all fitted with Dolby Atmos and recliner seats for ultimate comfort. On the entrance floor is Pizza Kitchen, which serves up an enticing menu of sourdough pizzas alongside an upstairs Bar and a Rooftop terrace.

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Curzon Hoxton

Curzon Hoxton 55 Pitfield Street London, N1 6BU

Unusual
·5 meeting rooms

Located in the heart of the east end, Curzon Hoxton is a relaxing modern cinema designed to celebrate the beauty of natural materials. With three modern screens, each with luxurious seats and side tables, the venue is fully equipped for conferencing, presentations and corporate hospitality. Alongside the screens there is a spacious bar on the lower-ground floor, as well as a minimalist bar and cafe on the ground floor perfect for receptions for up to 125 people.

Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel

Manor Road, Woodford Bridge, Essex London, IG8 8AE

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·350 attendees
·61 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

Converted Georgian Manor on acres of landscaped gardens with 61 bedrooms and 5 meeting rooms for up to 350 people, the Prince Regent is perfect for any type of event

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.

Waterfront Studios

1 Dock Road London, E16 1AG

Conference centre
·Managed office
·Training centre
·Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Waterfront Studios was built and is managed by GLE Properties, a leading provider of business accommodation in London. With 30 years experience in the field, GLE Properties have specialist knowledge and a focus on providing competitively priced well managed business space in Greater London and the south east. Waterfront Studios provide spaces for training, meetings and interviews in the heart of the Royal Docks. Our rooms can be arranged to suit your needs and are competitively priced.

The Red Lion Cambridge

The Red Lion Whittlesford Bridge Station Road East Whittlesford Bridge Cambridge, CB22 4NL

Conference centre
·Hotel
·Training centre
·Unusual
·150 attendees
·18 bedrooms
·3 meeting rooms

The newly refurbished Red lion at Whittlesford Bridge is a modern-day coaching Inn. Using locally sourced food cooked beautifully and simply we provide eating, drinking and lodgings in a traditional yet quirky setting. We are 'All things to all people' Parts of our building date back to the 13th Century when Carmelite monks carved the oak beams which are still in place today. We have plenty of nooks and crannies, low ceilings and wonky floors all of which sit comfortably alongside a 21st Century glass atrium and business centre featuring new audio-visual technology , The Red Lion offers complimentary on-site car parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The Red lion at Whittlesford Bridge has recently been renovated and now consists of 3 separate private dining and meeting rooms. Our newly built conference centre featuring top of the range AV equipment, Air conditioning and Beverage honesty snug can accommodate up to 150 delegates in various room layouts which provides a light and spacious environment for your event needs. Our newly built conference centre also includes our stunning Atrium room with natural slate flooring, The atrium can accommodate up to 20 delegates in a boardroom style and works well for all types or networking events. The stunning Atrium ceiling and space of this room creates a wonderful setting for any small event or private dinner. Our newly refurbished private dining room is allocated at the front of the property and can accommodate up to 25 delegates in a boardroom style layout, offering top of the range AV equipment and restored fire place dating back to the 13th century. All packages quoted include a few Red Lion extras that we offer on a complimentary basis: On-Site car parking Fresh Fruit Bowl Jugs of iced water Flip Chart and pens LCD and Screen (Depending on meeting room) Pads and pencils Dedicated Host WI-FI We look forward to welcoming you

Beach Blanket Babylon

Beach Blanket Babylon Shoreditch 19-23 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA

Unusual
·300 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Beach Blanket Babylon Shoreditch occupies a cavernous converted old warehouse on the Bethnal Green Road, a stone’s throw away from the city. With such glorious space and an eclectic choice of settings all under one chameleon style roof, we can offer the following spaces to hire: a 150 seated restaurant, a 300 capacity Cocktail Lounge, a contemporary Mezzanine, and a beautiful 1300sqft Gallery. BBB Shoreditch is designed in sympathy with its warehouse roots yet boasts a quintessentially Boho Chic and Grand French Country Chateau habitat. Luxurious Art Deco style meets 60’s and 70’s opulence, spills across the three floors each with their own particular allure. With high ceilings, open theatre kitchens and a large marble bar, dining areas are divided into discreet raised levels of private dining spaces as well as ample banquette seating. A unique mezzanine style dining area overlooking the main room boasting a roaring fireplace can be used for private parties, bands and live performances. Beach Blanket Babylon’s array of different spaces can be used for a number of different functions including private dining, drink and canapé parties, team building days, business meetings and conferences. All spaces can be hired as blank canvas and can be adapted to suit the bespoke style of any event. Impress your delegates with an exciting and memorable conference by selecting Beach Blanket Babylon as the ideal, out of the ordinary, venue for your next event.

Bar and Beyond Chelmsford

6 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0HR

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

Our flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar & Beyond is the ultimate destination for party goers! Bar & Beyond boasts an impressive capacity of 800, making us the ultimate destination for your next event. This beautiful listed building offers a unique atmosphere that seamlessly blends elegance with excitement. Whether you're planning a corporate gathering or private celebration, we can do it all. With a variety of drinks and food options, we have something for everyone. Our handcrafted cocktails are a must-try, made by our talented bartenders. With so much to offer, it's no wonder Bar & Beyond is the go-to destination for those looking for an unforgettable experience in Chelmsford.

Hylands Estate

Hylands Estate Hylands House London Road Chelmsford Essex, CM2 8WQ

Unusual
·300 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Hylands Estate offers an impressive setting for holding Business & Corporate Events such as meetings, conferences and seminars. Surrounded by 574 acres of peaceful parkland, our opulent period interiors within the house and our crisp, contemporary Grand Pavilion can provide a perfect setting for your business event. Hylands House has a choice of many Rooms to suit variety of styles and capacities for up to 300 guests.

Throws Farm Conference Centre

Throws Farm Conference Centre Stebbing Dunmow Braintree Essex, CM6 3AQ

Conference centre
·Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Throws Farm Conference Centre is based in the Essex countryside only 15 minutes from Stansted Airport. With 5 meeting rooms and 1 conference room available which seats up to 80 people. The meeting rooms include Free Wi-Fi access and state of the art audio/visual equipment, climate control and scene lighting. A dedicated conference team is on hand to greet delegates and provide administrative support where needed. Various lunch and refreshment options also available with ample free parking.

The High Barn

The Bardfield Centre, Gt Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 5BJ

Unusual
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

The High Barn High Barn is a stunning Grade II* listed medieval property, providing an imaginative combination of an historic timber-framed barn with state of the art facilities. It is an all year round venue, with under-floor heating for those colder winter days. Refurbished to the highest standards, it provides a very attractive venue creating a unique and memorable ambience for your event. Location High Barn is set in the beautiful village of Great Bardfield, offering your delegates a wonderful rural location. 20 minutes from Stansted Airport Easy links to the A120 and the M11 See the Contact Us page for directions and a short video about the location. Rooms We can comfortably accommodate around 60 delegates in an informal arrangement, utilising circular tables, or up to 80 in a more traditional theatre style format. For training or workshop sessions, the venue offers great flexibility and can be arranged to your specific requirements. Conversely, for smaller gatherings High Barn can also offer an intimate and convivial setting. In addition to the main barn, a smaller, self-contained meeting room with kitchenette is also available. Overlooking the countryside, with an outside decked area, this room will accommodate up to 10 delegates. As well as the main barn and meeting room, we have syndicate rooms ideal for small groups. Catering & Bar Refreshments and light lunches through to formal dinners are arranged to suit your specific requirements. We have a licenced bar with a good selection of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

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City Gates Conference Centre

City Gates Conference Centre 25-29 Clements Road Ilford, IG1 1BH

Conference centre
·Exhibition
·Training centre
·Unusual
·900 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

City Gates Conference Centre is one the most modern conference centres in East London. Our state of the art venue, is conveniently located across from a 640 space multi-story car park. Our conference centre has a 900 seat Auditorium, welcome desk, large conference suites, meeting rooms, on-site coffee shop and free high-speed wifi throughout the building. The flexible layout of our building allows us to cater for expositions, conferences, boardroom meetings, training, product launches, graduations, concerts, award ceremonies and more. Our team of event management staff are here to support you with all of your needs including AV, marketing, live broadcasting, printing, promotion, security and event management. We also have a wide range of catering and AV packages that can be customized to meet your individual needs City Gates Conference Centre has easy links to major roads, and public transportation. Give us a call to discuss your event needs. We pride ourselves in outstanding client service.

Walthamstow Assembly Hall

Walthamstow Assembly Hall Forest Road London borough of Walthamstow London, E17 4JF

Unusual
·772 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Our 1930s Grade 2 listed building is exquisitely maintained providing our guests with a touch of nostalgia and art deco style unique to this part of the capital. The fabulous setting is matched with our own impeccable attention to detail that ensures that an event or special occasion, held here, is truly memorable. This imposing art deco building set in the Town Hall Complex, is ideal for weddings, conferences, dinner dances, concerts, exhibitions and other major events. Its superb acoustics also make it one of the UK's top venues for live music. With its separate bars, balcony and ticket office. The Assembly Hall is Walthamstow's premier venue, and as such is often booked years in advance! Our aim is to provide visitors with a unique combination of architectural heritage, a varied and attractive programme of events activities and impressive service.

The Old Town Hall

29 Broadway Stratford London, E15 4BQ

Unusual
·500 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Are you looking for a unique venue for that special occasion offering just that little bit extra? Look no further than the Old Town Hall - a romantic venue in the heart of Stratford, full of Victorian charm and splendour within a prime location with excellent transport links, a banqueting hall ideal for special occasions and a choice of private rooms. Details: Beautiful setting for all events, such as weddings, receptions and exhibitions, main hall - 500 delegates standing, 340 theatre style, 250 banqueting, 40 trade show stands, Council Chamber - 30 delegates seated, Conference Room - 70 delegates seated, Committee Rooms - 24 delegates seated, Mayor's Parlour - 20 delegates seated, catering available and creche available (by pre-arrangement). Access: The Old Town Hall welcomes disabled visitors. Ramped access is available if required to the rear of the building, all ground floor rooms are easily accessible with an adapted WC on the ground floor. The Main Hall and balcony (first floor) are accessible by lift. Please note - lift may not be suitable for all types of motorised chairs.

Sunborn Yacht Hotel

Mace Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, Newham,, E16 1SL

Unusual
·130 attendees
·102 bedrooms
·7 meeting rooms

The Yacht Hotel has contemporary, fully-equipped conference facilities creating excellent opportunities for conferences, seminars and meetings. The Sunborn features two interconnected conference rooms for 40 to 80 guests and an auditorium for up to 34 people, equipped with the latest technology such as DVD, Dolby Surround-system and video projector. The conference rooms, the auditorium and the lobby areas feature the latest WLAN (Wireless Network) equipment. The Captain’s Club is a VIP meeting room for up to 15 people with a dedicated bar. With access to a 100 sq m terrace, The Captain’s Club is ideal for meetings followed by outdoor corporate entertainment.

English National Ballet

English National Ballet 41 Hopewell Square London, E14 0SY

Unusual
·500 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Our home is the cultural anchor in London’s newest neighbourhood, London City Island. It is a space where we can share, practice, generate ideas and create extraordinary experiences for our audiences and partners. Our new state-of-the-art home in London City Island opens up multiple opportunities for creation, collaboration, commercial activity and engagement. With four large rehearsal studios, a Production Studio with a full height fly-tower, social spaces and meeting rooms, English National Ballet has a home to be proud of and to grow in.

City Hall

One Siemens Brothers Way Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB

Conference centre
·Exhibition
·Training centre
·Unusual
·650 attendees
·21 meeting rooms

The City Hall is the world's most sustainable buildings and events venues and it offers the most technologically advanced and sustainable event space in London, with seven fully equipped multi-purpose meeting rooms boasting panoramic views over the Royal Victoria Docks with loads of natural daylight. Our state of the art flexible spaces can cater for product launches, fine dining receptions, corporate conferences and we also offer an in-house AV team, award winning caterers, front of house, security, cleaning and building technicians all on-site We also host the largest Exhibition in Urban Sustainability in the World, delegates can enjoy access for free! Arrive in style! The City Hall benefits from great transport links, with delegates having the option to travel to us by air, DLR or by using the spectacular Emirates Cable Car - we have preferential rates! We have our in house caterers Sodexo Prestige that are committed to providing a unique hospitality service that reflects our customers’ needs and demands. Our focus is on outstanding quality and the principles of responsibility, sustainability, health and well being.

The O2 Millennium Dome

AEG Europe The O2 Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX

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The O2 arena Set within the ultra-modern surroundings of The O2 – The O2 arena will hold audiences of up to 20,000 in comfortable, flexible seating. The acoustics have been designed specifically for modern musicians and every sightline will be clear so nothing gets in the way of a great performance. The O2 arena is set to become one of the world’s most famous venues, a must-play for all the top acts such as Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Scissor Sisters & Barbra Streisand to name but a few, and will be unmatched across Europe. The O2 arena has the flexibility to play host to all major sporting events including, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Gymnastics and Boxing. With experience in operating and hosting various sporting formats and containing a permanent Ice Pad, the Arena more than meets the expectation of all travelling teams and performers.

Building Six at The O2

Peninsula Square O2 Arena London, SE10 0DX

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Create any event at our all-in-one venue. We’ve hosted some of the biggest club nights in the UK. But we haven’t stopped there. You can turn this blank canvas into anything you like. Host up to 3,000 over three huge floors. Product launches. Receptions. Dinners. Hire the outdoor terrace for small events. Or the whole place for large ones. Relax on the outdoor terrace. Seating area. Heaters. And even beds. Sip your cocktail, grab a canapé and marvel at the views. This is the only venue with outside space. Lighting. Stage. Sound. At no extra cost. Get our lighting, stage and sound systems included. Use our technical team. Get advice and support from our experienced technical team. They’ll make sure your event runs smoothly.

Vue @ The O2

Peninsula Square Greenwich London, SE10 OAX

Unusual
·778 attendees
·15 meeting rooms

Its not just movies we show at Vue @ the O2, our world class, state-of-the-art, stadium seated auditoriums with wall to wall screens are perfect for your conference. Benefit from the award winning catering and restaurant facilities on-site and bring the excitement of show business to your next production. Vue @ the O2 is located inside the architectural landmark building the O2 Greenwich, its exclusive setting provides an ideal location for any business looking for the ultimate conference facilities, with great transport links and ample parking. Our first-class venue is quite simply the finest in Europe, spread over two floors, we have a fully equipped eleven screen multiplex cinema complete with digital projection, awe some sound systems and full wifi access across the venue. Our screens are capable of seating 141 to 778 people and have been successfully providing a stunning presentation space for a wide range of corporate clients including English Partnerships, InBev, O2 and Visa. Vue boast the most modern multiplexes with the highest quality infrastructure in the market and uniquely to Vue, each of our cinemas is satellite equipped enabling multi-venue networking. Whatever your requirements you will have access to an unrivalled cinematic event experience.

Hackney Empire East London

291 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ

Unusual
·1400 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

The Hackney Empire's Acorn Studio and Hospitality spaces, housed within the award winning designed Marie Lloyd Annex, link directly to the legendary theatre. A wonderful contrast of old and new, both venues provide ample natural light and all available spaces offer state of the art facilities. Whether meetings, conferences, client dinners, recruitment drives, product launches or themed parties, our dedicated staff will make your event the talking point around town. All events are tailored to your exact needs and budgets.

IndigO2

indigO2 - The O2 Millennium Way Greenwich SE10 0AX, SE10 0AX

Unusual
·1600 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

With it's lavish interior and adaptable design, indigo2 lends itself perfectly to staging corporate events. The venue has a capacity of 1600 for theatre style seating or 500 for dinner, an adaptable open space at ground floor level, and conference configuration amphitheatre style seating on the first floor for a capacity of 725. There is also a lounge and dining area adjacent to this section. As is standard for all events organised by AEG, indigo2 has sensational sound and lighting equipment and a top flight technical and administrative team to tailor every event to perfection for the individual client.