Venues, Halls & Meeting Rooms to Hire in for you Conference – Venkey

With a range of stunning spaces and a surprisingly informal atmosphere, the Law Society is the perfect place for a party or a special dinner. We are able to host a wide variety of reception events, Christmas parties, private and corporate celebrations, fundraisers, gala evenings and more. Our magnificent rooms are well suited to dinners and banquets, with excellent table service, but work equally as well for receptions with inventive canapés, bowl food or a buffet. Our relaxed atmosphere will put you at ease, and you are sure to love the gorgeous selection of varied rooms. Key Features • We offer great flexibility, including 24hr access for setup should you need it. • Our prestigious venue is grand and impressive with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. • We offer an excellent collection of rooms, large and small, which can be hired separately or together to create your ideal event.

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE, OUR CENTRAL LONDON VENUE OFFERS AMAZING VALUE AND OUR SUPERIOR SUPPORT TEAM ARE READY TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR EVENT IS STRESSFREE AND A GREAT SUCCESS. At 20 Cavendish Square we can offer you a variety of meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio visual technology and onsite technicians to support you throughout the day. All of our rooms offer a flexible set up and the majority have natural daylight too so they can be adapted to suit a wide range of events from workshops and seminars to large-scale conferences and drinks receptions. We also offer a fantastic choice of hospitality menus which can be customised to meet your exact needs. All food is prepared on site using fresh ingredients of the highest quality and sourced locally whenever possible. Not only will you and your guests enjoy our grade II listed building with its striking blend of Georgian features and contemporary architecture but you will also be supporting the Royal College of Nursing. Each and every event that takes place at our venue contributes towards the outstanding work undertaken by this membership organisation. From initial enquiry through to the end of your event you can be confident that our experienced team will work with you to ensure it runs seamlessly, exceeding the expectations of both you and your guests. Our returning clients and consistently outstanding reviews are testament to this and it is something that we are extremely proud of. Conveniently located just behind John Lewis on Oxford Street, close to both Oxford Circus and Bond Street underground stations, 20 Cavendish Square is the perfect location. If you would like to discuss your next event in more detail, or would like to come along for a no obligation showround, please contact our Events team, we would love to hear from you. Successful event? Consider it done. Related Articles View more articles

41 Portland Place is a central London venue providing period and modern rooms for events and meetings. Set within the prestigious home of the Academy of Medical Sciences, the venue is conveniently located close to Oxford Circus, Regents Park and Marylebone. The Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse provides event spaces that combine period grandeur and modern facilities ideal for conferences, pop up events, press briefings, product launches, receptions and dinners. The spacious terrace also offers a sought after outdoor space for summer events. Hospitality at 41 Portland Place is in the capable hands of H+J. Resident Head Chef, Julian Moore, is a highly experienced professional who is extremely flexible when designing and delivering menus. He would be happy to meet with you prior to your event to create a bespoke menu to fit with the design and flow of your event. From creative canapés & bubbly or traditional three course dinners, to authentic food stalls inspired by the streets of Korea and Sri Lanka or simply a delicious barbecue with all the trimmings on the outdoor terrace, the Harbour & Jones team at 41 Portland Place can offer any style of catering your event requires. Exceptional Audio Visuals: Our on-site technical team provide a seamless audio visual experience. Accessibility: 41 Portland Place is proud to provide disabled access to the main entrance and throughout the venue. Related Articles View more articles

99 City Road Conference Centre has fantastic conference facilities for events up to 300 people based in the heart of the City of London. We completed refurbishment of our main conference rooms in early 2015, to continue to provide our clients with a great service. This included a full digital HD upgrade of all AV equipment to bring you the latest state-of-the-art conference technology. With multiple rooms for groups of 10 to 300, the Conference Centre is fully equipped to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, seminars, meetings or evening receptions and parties. Situated on Old Street roundabout, the conference centre has unbeatable transport links with King's Cross, St. Pancras, London Bridge, Liverpool Street & Euston mainline train stations all under a 10 minute tube journey from Old Street Underground station, which is directly outside of the building. Our award-winning catering provided by Elior and our great events management team will ensure your delegates have a fantastic experience at 99 City Road Conference Centre. Our 300 seat Constellation Suite is the centrepiece of the Conference Centre and boasts the latest in HD audio-visual equipment supported by in-house technicians. The spacious and versatile Lounge is used in conjunction with the Constellation room and can be extended to accommodate larger numbers. This unique and contemporary space provides the ideal relaxing environment for welcoming guests with refreshments while they network. For evening entertainment the Conference Centre is the perfect venue for drinks receptions, dinners and corporate parties with adaptable and spacious areas to entertain your guests. With a choice of three uniquely shaped spaces in view of our water feature it is the ideal venue to relax and enjoy. Our prestigious in-house catering team will customise any menu to suit dietary requests and our hospitality and conference team will be there to ensure a night to remember! Winner of the Best Conference Centre for up to 600 delegates at the London Venue Awards 2016.

Aintree Racecourse, a Jockey Club Venue, is home of the world-famous Grand National race and a leading conference and events space in the North West. Steeped in history, the awe inspiring Grandstand rooms boast breath-taking views over the racecourse, providing a dramatic, unforgettable backdrop for any conference or event. The team of dedicated events experts are on hand to guide you every step of the way with your event at Aintree Racecourse. With an intimate knowledge of the venue and a wealth of experience hosting one of the world’s most iconic sporting fixtures, our team will ensure your event lives long in the memories of all who attend. Host an exclusive dinner in the Royal box, a glamorous drinks reception with legends from the racing world or a multi-day conference for hundreds of delegates… and everything in between! Why not take a tour of the Grand National jumps and listen to the heart stopping stories as a famous jockey describes the exhilaration of thundering towards Becher’s Brook. Or visit the parade ring and get up close and personal with icons such as Rule the World and Amberleigh House, fantastic moments to be cherished! Chefs from Aintree’s award winning catering partner are also on hand during your event providing mouth-watering cuisine whatever the occasion. Aintree is also in a convenient location – easily accessible from the M57, M58, M62 & M6 and served by its own train station Related Articles View more articles

Whether you’re hosting a meeting for four or a conference for 500, the Amba Hotel Marble Arch gives you more than just a great location. Your dedicated event co-ordinator will be on hand from the day you first enquire to the end of your event. Our 14 meeting spaces are equipped with the latest technology including super fast one click Wi-Fi, TVs, conferencing equipment, table-top power sockets and projectors. All of this is included in the price of the room, and our on-site technology team are ready to lend a helping hand at any time. A great place to pitch your idea or host a very special occasion, at Amba Hotel Marble Arch everything will look great and work seamlessly. For business meetings, relax in the knowledge that your event will benefit from a dedicated and personalised event co-ordinator along with a specialist AV team on hand throughout the planning of your event and on the day. From large exhibitions to intimate meetings, Amba Hotel Marble Arch has everything you will need to make your event memorable. You can choose from our range of fresh and healthy lunch options, or work with our chef to create a bespoke menu for your guests. We also include a Nespresso® machine in your meeting space, with complimentary snacks available throughout your event. Just steps away from Oxford Street, Park Lane and Marble Arch, we have an unrivalled location. In fact, if you have delegates from outside London who’d like to see the sights, we’ll create a bespoke package to give them access to the authentic London experiences of your choice. Get in touch today! Day Delegate Package includes: Super-fast, free, unlimited Wi-Fi for everyone Hire of meeting room 3 course buffet/restaurant Lunch Unlimited tea/coffee (with 3 servings tasty snacks) Dedicated Event Manager from the moment you enquire, through to the moment your event is all wrapped up Meeting room stationery (A5 pads, pens and a fully equipped stationery box) Meeting room equipment (LCD Projector and Screen or Interactive plasma screen) Conference phone Flip chart and pens Still and sparkling mineral water Sweets and snacks inside the room

Armourers Hall is the home of The Armourers' Company which was founded in 1322 and has occupied the same site in the City of London since 1346. The Company is now one of the leading charities in the UK, supporting metallurgy and materials science education from primary school to postgraduate levels. There are four rooms available at the Hall, which make a superb and unique location for any occasion. The Livery Hall - has a rich display of 16th and 17th century arms and armour. The three George II brass chandeliers have been in constant use since they were made in the mid-1700s and, together with the Men-at-Arms candelabra, provide a unique candle-lit setting for banquets. The Drawing Room - also known as The 'Gold' Room, is dominated by many magnificent paintings and on the floor is a superb copy of the famous Ardebil Persian carpet at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The Court Room - this elegant and beautifully proportioned Room has a fine Regency dining table with late 18th century mahogany chairs and contains Dutch and Elizabethan paintings together with the impressive Grant of Arms, 1556. The Library - a quiet oasis at the heart of the Hall with an attractive George II mahogany bookcase and some interesting Dutch and Scottish paintings. The Hall can accommodate meetings and dinners for up to 100 guests and receptions for up to 125 guests. Armourers Hall prides itself on its fine reputation in the City of London for providing impeccable service in surroundings which are truly exceptional.

Business with Style Ascot Racecourse is one of the largest and most prestigious racecourses in the world. For over 300 years, Ascot has been famous for hosting the world’s finest racing events including Royal Ascot. In addition to the Royal Meeting and other racedays, we also have the expertise and flexibility to cater for a wide range of events from an executive meeting for 10 to an exclusive event for up to 3,000 people. At Ascot we are committed to providing our guests with an outstanding experience whether they come racing, hold a business meeting, private dinner, product launch or exhibition at our world-class venue. We are proud of our reputation and have hosted some of the most prestigious multinational corporations over the years and continue to do so today, delivering truly outstanding events and memorable occasions. Set in 179 acres of stunning parkland, offering breathtaking views across Windsor Great Park and the Berkshire countryside, Ascot racecourse is located only minutes from major rail, air and road networks and can provide extensive complimentary parking. Allowing you the freedom and flexibility to realise the most complex event requirements and inspire your audience, Ascot offers over 300 meeting rooms and in excess of 4,000sqm of exhibition space within the 27m high atrium of its Grandstand Galleria. Whether you need your venue space to be configured as a theatre, classroom or boardroom, we can accommodate you and, whilst standard delegate packages are available, bespoke options are always available and can be tailored to suit any event. The majority of our events are accommodated within the striking new Grandstand which holds over 300 unique meeting rooms, large dining venues and event space for up to 3,000 people. Further facilities are located around the racecourse with more of an equine or historical character and these can host parties up to 1,000. The open spaces of the Old Paddock Lawns, Silver Ring and Parade Ring provide ample opportunities for a variety of external activities. We regularly combine indoor facilities and outdoor space for bespoke events such as corporate team building, product launches, cycle races, even the circus! Unique features World famous racecourse Entertain up to 3,000 guests Over 4,000sqm of exhibition space Licensed for weddings World-class events team Royal standard service Recent Awards Racecourse Association Excellence Accolade 2015: Winner National Racecourse Catering Awards 2015: Best Drinks Supplier National Racecourse Catering Awards 2015: Best Food Supplier National Racecourse Catering Awards 2015: Best Fine Dining National Racecourse Catering Awards 2015: Best New Catering Product Star Awards 2015: Service Excellence in Catering Star Awards 2015: Unit Chef of the Year - Gemma Amor, executive chef Our dedicated Conference & Events team provide the highest level of professional and technical support. They identify the most appropriate space and facilities, work with you to create bespoke packages and assist you in creating and delivering a successful and impressive event. To arrange a site tour or to discuss your specific requirements further, please contact our Conference and Events Team on 0844 346 3611 or visit www.ascot.co.uk/business-events Related Articles View more articles

Athena is one of the Midlands leading dedicated events venues, sitting in the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter. Silver award winner for 'Best Awards Venue' at the 2017 Awards Awards and Winner of the 2014 Large Venue of the Year Award from Drum Magazine. Athena was originally designed and built in 1936 by Robert Arthur Bulllivant as an Odeon cinema. The venue represented one of the largest, most extravagant buildings within the region comprising simply of one cinema screen seating over 3,000 guests! It was subdivided into 4 screens in the 1960’s and remained closed throughout much of the 1990’s. Recently the building has been restored to its former glory and retains its original art deco splendour, along with a newfound reputation as a leading events venue within the Midlands. Over recent years we have invested in high quality technical equipment including a state of the art Wi-Fi system as well as LED lighting through the venue. We’ve also installed four crystal clear projectors and a seven metre high 1930’s Art Deco chandelier which is attached to motors and at the flick of a switch glides down from our twenty metre ceiling to rest just above guests’ heads! Athena is attractive to our client’s because of its unique and beautiful 1930’s Art Deco character which offers a refreshing change to a generic conference venue. Athena has an interesting and flexible layout taking clients on a natural journey through the venue. From a beautiful six metre high atrium to multiple bars on multiple levels with panoramic views of Leicester’s cultural quarter and finally into the impressive dining area with balcony viewing over. We are centrally located at the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter, within walking distance of the city’s train station with easy motorway links. We offer an impressive specification of in-house AV and lighting which is included in general venue hire. Ranging from state of the art moving heads to a 10m cinema screen, star cloth walling, line-array speakers and built in staging giving clients peace of mind of a virtual turn key package. The following is included with all of our packages as standard: Complimentary Wi-Fi 3 Christie Projectors - Data Connection or Real Time Live Feed Handheld Microphone & Lectern DVD & CD Player Use of In-house Ethos 1 Pro-Logic Sound System In House Lighting System & Rig With superb in-house catering and an experienced and flexible events team Athena is the perfect choice for your upcoming event! Related Articles View more articles

Situated on the outskirts of Luton, The Auction House is an outstanding, contemporary conference, events & weddings venue. The Auction House is a stunning, contemporary, independent venue (HBAA) in Luton, Bedfordshire, with great transport links and free on-site car parking for 230 cars. Offering excellent customer service and superb catering, the venue can host up to 600 guests for conferences, awards dinners, charity fundraisers, corporate events, Christmas parties, exhibitions and weddings. The Main Suite can be divided by a soundproofed partition wall into two smaller suites, perfect for hosting a conference for up to 200 delegates in one suite with refreshments and break-out area in the adjacent room. Superb catering is offered in-house by the Executive Head Chef and his team, specialising in Asian and Western cuisine with particular care taken for guests with special dietary requirements. Venue hire is exclusive so only one event is held per day ensuring total privacy and the complete attention of the highly experienced, professional, friendly events team. Located just outside Luton city centre, with 230 car parking spaces on-site, the railway is 5 minutes walk & Luton Airport & J10 of the M1 are just 10 minutes drive from the venue. The Auction House has everything to make your event unique and special, from sophisticated, contemporary reception rooms and AV equipment to atmospheric RGB lighting that can be set to match a chosen colour scheme or company colours. For smaller functions, the Main Suite can be divided into two smaller areas, The Sun Suite (capacity 250) and The Amber Room (capacity 150), each with its own licensed bar. AV equipment includes: LCD projector & screen PA system & wireless microphone 2 x 50” plasma screens 4 x 32” LCD screens Ambient background music system Free Wi-Fi RGB Mood lighting 360 degree ceiling mounted video camera with live feed to plasma screens Venue facilities include: Two fully stocked contemporary colour illuminated bars Variable stage system Parquet dance floor Lectern & flipcharts Ground floor lobby with manned cloakroom Stunning first floor lobby leading into the Main Suite Fully licensed for live music, recorded music, theatre & cinema Air conditioning Natural daylight Toilet facilities on all floors Lifts to first floor Full disabled access including lifts, ramps, toilets & parking Service lifts, Artists' changing room & central sound room Free, secure parking for up to 230 cars

Set deep in the heart of spectacular Wiltshire countryside, yet just minutes away from the M4 corridor - Bowood is the perfect venue for your every requirement, whether it be an intimate meeting or a full-blown residential conference with all the trimmings. This brand new, purpose-built, 43-bedroom hotel and spa is ideally situated, just off the A4 between Calne and Chippenham, yet hidden in 2000 acres of rolling Capability Brown parkland, considered to be one of Wiltshire's hidden treasures. Each room has been decorated to the highest standard, with all bedrooms incorporating ensuite bathrooms, plasma screen televisions, internet access and Wi-Fi. Conferences, meetings and banquets are accommodated in the Kerry Suite, which is air conditioned and features stunning views over the estate. With room for 300 delegates and its own bar, the Kerry Suite is the perfect corporate venue. The Shelburne bar and restaurant provides an extensive range of exotic cocktails and culinary delights in a setting guaranteed to impress. The spa boasts an infinity swimming pool, gym, rock sauna, crystal steam room and aromatherapy showers. A range of beauty and health treatments are available to hotel guests. Bowood is set to become one of the finest destination resorts in the south west of England, encompassing exclusive conferencing, corporate days, wedding celebrations, weekend breaks and rural escapes steeped in fascinating history and surrounded by breathtaking views.

Secreted away on a quiet square in the heart of the City of London, Brewers’ Hall seamlessly blends historical elegance with contemporary flexibility. It offers a centrally located, elegant and adaptable venue suitable for a wide range of events. Entering the building through the graceful marble lobby before climbing the carved oak staircase to the circular reception area will create an impeccable first impression for your guests. From here the function rooms interconnect to form a highly adaptable suite of available space. Brewers’ Hall is a unique venue that offers a magnificent sense of style and tradition for your bespoke meetings and events. One of the City’s most sought after venues superbly situated in Aldermanbury Square, this welcome open space can be found between the Guildhall and London Wall. The Brewers’ Company is one of the oldest of the City of London Guilds or Livery Companies with origins dating back to the medieval period. Brewers’ Hall refurbished in 2011 it offers first floor space on an exclusive basis for each client allowing privacy and complete discretion, it is a vibrant space offering sophistication and elegance with a contemporary feel that adapts perfectly for any event. Whether you are organising a meeting or a bespoke lunch, dinner or reception this exclusive venue guarantees the service and style that you would expect from a traditional Livery Hall, which boast a rich historical past yet are contemporary and flexible. In addition to an organisers office (the Committee Room), the event space, air conditioned throughout, can accommodate 120 guests for receptions and up to 100 for theatre style meetings. Chester Boyd, the in-house renowned caterers, have unrivalled experience in creating bespoke events with award winning catering for both commercial and private clients. From the cool marble of the ground floor lobby an oak staircase leads to a circular reception area on the first floor. Here the principal rooms interconnect to form an adaptable space consisting of the Committee Room, the Court Room and the Livery Hall. The wood panelled Hall and Court Room create an air of elegance and sophistication providing a venue suitable for cocktails, presentations, formal lunches or dinner. Brewers’ Hall is located mid way between the City airport and the West End. Mainline stations within one mile include City Thames Link, Blackfriars, London Bridge and Liverpool Street. Nearest underground stations are Bank, Moorgate, Mansion House and St Pauls.