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

Located in the heart of the City of London, Drapers’ Hall provides a majestic setting for any event. On the site of the present Drapers’ Hall, once part of the Augustinian Priory, Thomas Cromwell built his palace in the 1530s. After his execution, the property was purchased by the Guild of Drapers in 1543 from Henry VIII. Drapers’ Hall boasts magnificent interiors creating a stunning backdrop to every occasion. While steeped in history, the Hall is instantly recognisable from modern films such as The King’s Speech and Goldeneye. Our exquisite in-house catering, and the service provided by our experienced and dedicated team, will ensure that your event is perfect in every way. The venue can comfortably hold up to 700 guests for a standing reception when using all rooms, 276 for a seated dinner and 300-350 for theatre style presentations or concerts. This makes Drapers’ Hall the perfect location for all types of events. Please note that we do not allow external catering. Related Articles View more articles

The 4-star Drayton Manor Hotel is an independent family owned venue set in a unique 'Theme Park’ location amongst 280 acres of lake and parkland perfect for Team Building events. With 150 well-appointed contemporary guest rooms all equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laptop safes and free car parking. Located in the heart of the Midlands, close to Junction 9 off the M42 motorway and M6 Toll Road. With Tamworth rail station only 4 miles away. Our stylish suites, meeting rooms and private outside spaces are perfect for hosting a range of events; meetings, conferences, product launches, parties, awards, team building and corporate fun days and more. With meeting room capacities from 12 to 500, and outside spaces for up to 2000, Drayton Manor will have every need catered for in stunning surroundings with a choice of flexible space and a level of service that is second to none. The park offers an abundance of rides to suit the entire family, a 4D cinema, zoo as well as a range of restaurants and shops including Europe’s biggest Thomas & Friends shop, Humble Pies & the Grill Inn. We have selected dates when Drayton Manor Park is available for exclusive hire.

DUKES LONDON is a quintessentially British 5* deluxe boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of Mayfair in St James’s only 2 minutes walk away from Green Park and a few minutes walk from Oxford Circus, Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus, so ideal on business or leisure. DUKES LONDON is a multi-award winning hotel noted by the AA Awards 2013/2014 as the Top London Hotel of the Year as well as the World's Leading Classic Boutique Hotel by The World Travel Awards for the 5th year in the row. Also well renowned for the world famous Martini cocktails of the DUKES Bar where Ian Fleming allegedly coined the James Bond’s line “shaken not stirred”.

Easthampstead Park Conference Centre is based within a Victorian country mansion and surrounded by 60 acres of parkland. This Jacobean style building with prominent features has a tree lined driveway leading up to its entrance with views looking out towards Windsor Forest. Within the centre are 19 conference rooms and 68 bedrooms, 30 of which are en-suite. Having been recently refurbished and equipped with innovative audio-visual technology it provides the ideal location for residential and non-residential courses, meetings and conferences. The centre is ideally located for easy access from both the M4 and M3 motorways and Heathrow is just a 30 minutes drive away. The surrounding grounds are ideal for corporate hospitality, family fun days and a variety of team building activities. Easthampstead Park has an excellent reputation for its in house catering, friendly staff and providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Fast, free wireless internet is available throughout the centre.

Located in the heart of Scotland’s beautiful and vibrant capital city, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is a magnificent events venue. The incredible facilities include a series of impressive adaptable auditoria, spacious reception areas and flexible suites, including: • The spectacular 1200 raked-seat Pentland Suite, offering the utmost flexibility by sub-dividing into three separate auditoria in minutes at the touch-of-a-button • The stunning Cromdale Hall, which provides banqueting for 850 guests or 1185m2 of exhibition space • The unique Lennox Suite, which features remarkable moving-floor-technology allowing the space to transform from a flat-floored hall into a raked auditorium for 2,000, an arena for 1,400 or tiered cabaret for 750 • The Strathblane Hall and Atrium, two light and spacious reception areas which can be used together or separately The EICC is within a short walking distance of a range of excellent hotels and attractions, including the world-renowned Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh airport is just 6 miles away and connects the city to 110 worldwide destinations as well as providing 45 flights daily to London.

The Elvetham is a 19th century Victorian mansion built in 1860. This magnificent hotel is set in 35 acres of beautifully manicured gardens and grounds, and is dedicated to business meetings, conferences, training and events with an enviable location just 15 minutes drive from both the M3 (J4a) and M4 (J11). Meeting rooms 8 meeting & training rooms, 8 syndicate rooms and 4 private dining rooms. Each meeting room has plenty of natural daylight and air conditioning. AV equipment is included in the delegate package. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, meeting rooms, bedrooms and immediate grounds. A dedicated IT logistics & support team is on hand throughout the day to ensure your event runs smoothly. Bedrooms 72 bedrooms including 3 suites for VIP’s and 14 with views of the formal gardens. Each bedroom has internet connectivity, DDI telephone, flat screen TV with Freeview channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a trouser press or iron and board. The Grounds The Elvetham's 35-acre grounds offer formal gardens for entertaining as well as outdoor space for a variety of team building or family fun activities. Motorised sports, country pursuits and treasure hunts can be organised. Tennis, croquet and boules courts available all summer. Choice of two barbecue terraces. Location The Elvetham has a superb location close to the M3 and M4, 40 miles from Central London and just 50 minutes from London Heathrow airport. By rail, London Waterloo to Fleet is 55 minutes. Parking is available for over 200 cars. Related Articles View more articles

etc.venues Fenchurch Street offers 15 rooms (including two suites), all with natural light and super fast Wi-Fi over one easy to use floor in the Heart of The City of London. The venue is located right next door to Fenchurch Street station and is within walking distance of Bank and Tower Hill stations. As well as a range of small and medium rooms ideal for meetings and training, the venue also has two large conference suites for up to 250 and 200 theatre style each. etc.venues Fenchurch Street has its own on-site kitchen and restaurant with in-house chefs, and a luxurious drawing room featuring panelled walls, modern art and relaxing fireplace. This means that etc.venues Fenchurch Street is ideal for everything from a large informal canapés reception to intimate private dining. As with all etc.venues properties, the venue is fitted with the latest in AV and IT innovation, with all rooms fitted with high spec NEC projectors and free Wi-Fi provided by 300mb fibre with 30mb allocated to public Wi-Fi.

Conference and Meeting Facilities Our impressive portfolio of conference and meeting venues at the University of Exeter offers everything you could require in one central location. Technology rich meeting spaces coupled with an abundance of knowledge and support will ensure your conference in Exeter runs smoothly. From the fantastic flagship Forum building, which provides an innovative, creative atmosphere through technology-rich rooms and light and airy break-out spaces, to the beautiful historic Italianate Mansion Reed Hall. This building, set in 300 acres of botanical gardens, is available all year round and popular with clients looking for something a little elegant with peace and quiet to think. Accommodation With an extensive range of over 1,000 bedrooms, the University of Exeter can cater for large residential conferences as well as smaller events and day meetings. There is a wide range of activities to do both on campus and in the local area for those who wish to make the most of their spare time or extend their stay. Dining At Event Exeter we can cater to your every need. We will work around your conference schedule to serve refreshments at a time convenient to yourself. Our award winning dining is also not to be missed, whether you would like a quick buffet lunch, drinks reception or formal gala dinner to entertain your delegates in the evening, we can cater to your requirements. Location and Transport Links The campus is located conveniently close to Exeter city centre and the open countryside and coastline of Devon. Exeter St David’s train station is just a short taxi ride or walk away and Exeter International Airport has links across the UK and Europe. Some car parking is available on campus.

Gilwell Park, world famous home to the Scout movement, is a truly unique venue for both corporate events and private special occasions. Located deep in Epping Forest, but only minutes from Chingford Station (London E4) the White house - dating back to 1754 - is the ultimate London rural retreat, combining stunning Georgian elegance with a real sense of escape. Whether you want a magical London wedding or an adventurous team building day, the house is styled in a simple, understated way, allowing guests to dress it exactly to their tastes and needs. Our pricing policy means that guests can have a truly memorable time, without a big budget. And all our profits go to the Scout movement.