Top 10 Unusual Venues in the UK

Searching for a suitable venue for any event can be stressful, and as venue finding experts, we want to make your job a little easier. To do so, we have compiled a list of unusual and venues in the UK. Read on for more information…


Shakespeare’s Globe, London

Located on the banks of the River Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe is London’s most iconic and historic venues. Accommodating for both small and large ceremonies, parties and receptions, the theatre provides unrivalled views of the amazing city of London, as well as the stunning St Paul’s Cathedral. If you want to want to impress your guests, this breath-taking venue is the ultimate way to do so.

Website: www.shakespearesglobe.com

The Electric Cinema, Birmingham

For those who are looking for an ‘electric’ venue for your event, whether it be a reception, party or a small gathering, the Electric Cinema is one of Birmingham’s most exciting venues. With its stunning interior, unique art décor and cocktail bar, this venue is the perfect location for making an event to remember, whatever the occasion may be. With a variety of rooms and spaces available for hire, you can tailor the venue to your event, be it a business conference or a birthday party. A flexible venue catering to your imagination, this truly is a magnificent venue.

Website: www.theelectric.co.uk

Royal Air Force Museum, Shropshire

Searching for an unusual venue to hold an event? Look no further than the Cosford Royal Air Force Museum! For a guaranteed show-stopping setting, this museum is perfect for creating a lasting impression. Whether you need a place to hold a short meeting, or even a product launch for your business, this venue can be transformed to suit your individual event needs. Conveniently located in the very heart of the West Midlands (about half an hour away from Wolverhampton and Birmingham), this superb venue can cater for up to 800 guests.

Website: www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Tower of London, City of London

When organising an event, location is key. Making an event memorable depends on the venue chosen, so you want to make sure it is going to create an ever-lasting memory for your guests. Although not a place most people would think to host and event, the Tower of London is a fantastic location for a unique event. This historic space is everything from beautiful and elegant, to haunting and intriguing. With a variety of different spaces to choose from, you can create the environment that best suits your event.

Website: www.hrp.org.uk 

The Atlantic Tower Hotel, Liverpool

The Atlantic Tower Hotel is one of the greatest conference venues in Liverpool, particularly as it is just a short journey from Liverpool Lime Street Station. With its largest function room seating up to 120 delegates, this venue is suitable for conferences and other corporate events. In addition to the National Suite, there are other meeting rooms from smaller business conference meetings. Perfect for an event in a unique setting, this dramatic hotel resembles a huge ocean liner!

Website: www.mercure.com

Solent Forts, Portsmouth

If you are looking for an interesting and unusual venue in Portsmouth, then look no further… Solent Forts is a collection of luxury island hotels located off the coast of Portsmouth. Drop anchor in the Solent and experience genuine and inspiring hospitality. This selection of award winning venues is a great way to create an impression and to make your event a memorable one. Choose from the Spitbank, No Man’s and Horse Sand forts, and step back in time as you explore the history of the surrounding waters.

Website: www.solentforts.com 

Other Unusual Venues:

- Carnglaze Caverns, Cornwall (www.carnglaze.com)
- The Ice Bar, London (www.icebarlondon.com)
- Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow (www.radissonblu-edwardian.com)
- The Chocolate Boutique Hotel, Bournemouth (www.thechocolateboutiquehotel.co.uk)


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