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

Solent conference centre relaunches with a spark! the brand new solent conference centre sits within the new £30 million futuristic building called ‘the spark’ at the east park terrace campus of southampton solent university. The innovative new venue provides interactive spaces for meetings, events and celebrations as well as state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Launched in june 2016, the new venue is situated in the city centre overlooking the city’s extensive parks. It also benefits from excellent transport links from motorways, buses, taxis to trains as well southampton and bournemouth airports just a short drive away. With a wide range of event spaces ranging from meeting rooms, lecture theatres, conference suites and innovative learning rooms to a 3d cinema, private dining room, extensive sports facilities and tv, photography and performances studios, our campus is the perfect venue solution. Did you know? -the spark building features 2,900 m3 of glass -390m2 of solar panels helps fuel the venue -we’re proud to be part of the city’s vip redevelopment masterplan -suspended meeting room, the pod, sits 11 metres high -our harvard style lecture theatre offers immersive presentation facilities -our atrium is home to our state-of-the-art 36 screen mosaic video wall -barista coffee machines high-end tea and coffee choice for delegates -the pod is fully equipped with 5.1 surround sound and 12 screen curved screen -our vip dining room, the whitebeam, can transform into a dancefloor and bar -our new menu features seasonal weekly menus and a ‘brain food’ selection using locally sourced food -we are committed to sourcing ethical produce including fairtrade, soil association, msc and good egg produce -we’ve joined forces with catering partner sodexo prestige to offer high-end customer service and hospitality

Tewin Bury Farm, based in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, provides both the perfect location for corporate functions of any kind (inside or out) along with remarkable facilities and support. Set in 490 acres of glorious Hertfordshire countryside, many of the historic, original farm buildings and a number of outbuildings have been tastefully converted into our lovely AA 4 Star hotel. With a choice of 10 conference rooms, we are also able to offer a number of flexible combinations of venues to accommodate your plans, by using multiple rooms for the differing timings and requirements of your event's schedule. Our venues can host anything from 40-500, we have ample parking, and a large choice of room layouts and catering options to help you plan your event with us. The Meadow Barn is the perfect blank canvas to create a personal and unique event, with ample space to be creative! Whilst our Tythe Barn has special and unique features which include a beautiful solid oak floor, under-floor heating, a minstrels' gallery overlooking the venue, and a lovely walk-way bridge over the river, which takes you and your party onto your own private patio and meadow overlooking the River Mimram. The 3 event fields at Tewinbury Farm Hotel enable us to cater for a wide range of team building activities. With over 500 acres of land, we have the perfect space for any kind of event you'd like to organise. We are also able to put you in touch with locally-based event management companies we have worked with in the past - who are able to set up and manage a great day of activities for your teams. Our 42 Bedrooms are individually designed and located in different areas of the farm. These rooms offer total comfort in the most beautiful surroundings. Some offer a private patio area, some have direct access to Tewin Bury Gardens, and the others come with magnificent views over the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. Duplex rooms are ideal family rooms with one large bed on the main floor and 2 single beds in the gallery. Alternatively they could be used as a twin-bedded room with one person on the main floor and the other in the gallery. Our 29 duplex rooms are ideally suited to families of 4 however some rooms can also take a cot or a roll out bed. Bedroom features include a flat screen TV with free-view, desk space, free Wi-Fi, Fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, bottled water, ironing board and hairdryer. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette Restaurant is open to both residents and non-residents. The speciality of our Chef is modern British food, and he has crafted an imaginative, mouth-watering range of dishes to tempt our residents. Whether you’re enjoying a fine meal with family or friends; entertaining business clients or sharing an intimate meal after your glorious TBF wedding, the warm ambience and charm of Williams’ restaurant will provide you with the perfect setting. Williams' Restaurant also offers Private Dining in The Granary area for up to 30 guests. Take the stress out of your day and enjoy our Executive Car service. Amongst our fleet of cars are 2 Mercedes 8 seater Vianos, a Land Rover Discovery and 2 Mercedes S Classes. Our dedicated drivers will meet and greet you at any airport or train station and ensure you arrive comfortable for your stay with us. New this year to Tewin Bury farm, we have Kingbridge House. a self contained private home hidden behind private gates which open into a well presented garden with a picturesque scene of the Mimram river and perfectly manicured lawns. Ideal for relaxing weekends with family and friends, fully equipped kitchen for casual dining and outside patio area with luxury seating to enjoy our Sunny days. Birthday parties and wedding receptions can be held in our 120 seated Marquee should the occasion require something rather special! Four luxury double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are located in the main house and two double bedrooms with kitchenette and lounge areas are located overlooking the tranquil lake.

Titanic Hotel & Rum Warehouse Liverpool is situated on a Unesco World Heritage site, and just a 2 minute car drive into Liverpool city centre; we are genuinely out of the ordinary. Titanic Hotel and Rum Warehouse Liverpool, is all about the restoration of one of the City's most historic and iconic buildings. As a World Heritage site, it forms part of the Stanley Dock Village development overlooking the waters at Stanley Dock. It is now one of the most prominent Conference and Exhibition spaces in the region. Whilst size isn’t everything, it certainly is a recurring theme. The ground floor can accommodate 1000 people theatre style and banqueting for up to 600. With floor to ceiling glazing, blackout capability and stunning views, the Rum Warehouse is a natural place to be for large event productions. Our Mezzanine meeting rooms provide practical and flexible spaces with built in AV and a breakout area for receptions, registration and networking Our newest space, due to come online in September 2017, is West Bay. With architectural features like original cast iron pillars, vaulted brick ceilings, stone floors and huge windows, West Bay is ideal for meetings, banqueting and private events. Our new space benefits from direct access to our outside docklands terrace, ideal for breaks with a difference during the warm summer months. Titanic Hotel Liverpool bedrooms are all about space and style. Around twice the size of a regular sized hotel room, with huge double beds, bespoke furnishings and sumptuous linens, each bedroom has an industrial chic warehouse style. Our public areas are steeped in history and original features. Located within the generally open play ground floor, Stanley’s Bar and Grill is like a theatre of food with open kitchens. When the sun is shining, the colonnade overlooking the docks and moorings of Stanley Dock is truly out of the ordinary. A perfect way to relax after a busy and exciting event is to embark on a journey of natural rejuvenation. Nestled beneath Stanley Dock lies Maya Blue Wellness; our subterranean sanctuary. Sink into pure relaxation amid the historic red brick arches where you can unwind in the hydrotherapy pool, or indulge yourself with one of our signature treatments performed by our highly skilled, professional therapists.

Set in beautiful parkland Towcester racecourse is one of the most picturesque racing and events venues in the country. The racecourse offers a unique location for business meetings and conferences, a stunning location for weddings and an ideal leisure destination for corporate or private hospitality parties.. Towcester racecourse has two award winning grandstands along with a suite of marquees, large outdoor spaces and extensive parking facilities. The Empress and the Grace stand both offer impressive glass fronted facilities with commanding views of the racecourse and the countryside beyond. Readily accessible from all major transport routes. Conferences Towcester Racecourse has a proud reputation for having hosted events for some of the country’s most prestigious corporations, we allow you the flexibility to realise even the most complex of events whether an executive meeting for 10 or an exclusive event for up to 1000, our team will ensure your objectives are fulfilled. Product launches Our unique venue with its surrounding countryside and state of the art facilities is the perfect setting to launch a product, from garden machinery to cars and trucks. Exhibitions and shows Bar 4000 and its adjoining marquee is the ideal layout for a large number of people, whilst the flexibility of the area means that small-scale events can also be perfectly accommodated. Greyhound and Horse Racing Hospitality Our restaurant is the ideal choice for a full dining experience with a perfect view of the action. Whether it is for a special occasion or social time spent with friends or colleagues. We offer delicious food superbly served by our team of friendly and professional staff. Horse Racing Hospitality VIP Boxes Choose a relaxed, sophisticated buffet, or a sit-down meal, both offer an arrival drink, four-course lunch, afternoon tea, a race card and complimentary car parking. Our hospitality boxes enjoy a private bar and balcony, staff and easily accessible betting facilities. Separate area for refreshments Complimentary breakout rooms Built In PA system linked to supporting plasma screens FREE Wi-Fi Wireless microphone Climate control Black out blinds FREE parking Wheelchair access Few other venues can rival Towcester Racecourse's glorious setting and extensive facilities for leisure and corporate entertainment. Centrally located Superb transport links via the M1 (J15a) & M40 (J10) Mainline rail connections - less than an hour from London or Birmingham.

Overview This London riverside hotel boasts 801 bedrooms, 19 meeting rooms with the largest having capacity for 550 people, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi for everyone everywhere, fitness centre, car parking and a terrace with unrivalled views of Tower Bridge, The Shard and the Thames. Location, capacity and connections; these are just some of the reasons our guests tell us why they choose the Tower Hotel. Nestled between the River Thames and St Katharine’s Dock and alongside two world Heritage Sites – Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, the Tower Hotel is within easy reach of the financial district, Canary Wharf, the Excel Centre, London City airport, historic Greenwich, the West End and Westfield Shopping Centre – making it the most sought after location in London. What better way to start your day, enjoying a scrumptious traditional English breakfast at the Gallery Restaurant. Freshly prepared modern fusion cuisine is served at the Brasserie Restaurant. With London at its best in the evening, the Xi Bar has a great atmosphere, with an extensive drinks menu and a view overlooking the beautifully lit Tower Bridge and the Shard. With superb transportation links, The Tower Hotel puts you at the very centre of this vibrant city: • Five minutes walk from Tower Hill station for access to London Underground and Tower Gateway for Docklands Light Railway • Five minutes walk from Thames Clippers connecting you to the city via the Thames • Less than 10 minutes walk to Fenchurch Street station • Only 30 minutes from London City airport Gallery The Gallery plays host to a unique mix of events overlooking one of London’s best kept secrets, St. Katharine’s Docks. Enjoy breakfast at our stunning restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful marina. We understand how important breakfast is and we can guarantee that the breakfast at the Gallery will help you get the best start to your day. Breakfast is served Monday – Friday: 06:30am – 10.00am Saturday – Sunday: 06:30am – 11.00am If you have booked one of our meeting rooms, the Gallery offers lunch with different cuisines each day, offering great variety even for clients holding meetings and events over several days. The Gallery is also available for private hire. If you are looking for a venue for that special occasion then you need to look no further. This restaurant can cater for functions of up to 180 people, either by hiring the whole restaurant or just part of it. The Gallery is a great venue to celebrate anything from corporate dinners, birthdays, leaving dos, anniversaries, weddings to team building nights. Seating can be formal or informal and we can host anything from intimate gatherings for 50 people to large events. Brasserie If you like your surroundings to be as appetising as your food, we recommend the Brasserie overlooking the Tower Bridge. Offering a seasonal British menu, the restaurant is an extraordinary place to enjoy great food with,sensational views. Brasserie is ideal for afternoon business lunches, with its du jour menu, and evening diners can enjoy a glass of wine after dinner while soaking up those stunning views. To book your meeting visit guoman.com/tower Call 020 7423 8853 or email m&esales.tower@Guoman.co.uk

Trafford Hall is the home of The National Communities Resource Centre. We are a registered charity offering training and support to all those living and working in low-income areas throughout the United Kingdom to develop their skills, confidence and capacity to tackle problems and reverse poor conditions. To support the charity’s aims the venue’s 52 en-suite bedrooms, event rooms and grounds are all available to organisations and individuals wishing to either host an event, conference, special occasion or just enjoy a short break away to discover the city of Chester and the surrounding area. Set in 14 acres of grounds, Trafford Hall combines the elegance and grandeur of a Georgian manor house with modern facilities, alongside our eco-friendly chalet accommodation situated within the grounds adjacent to the main house. Take a stroll in the beautifully landscaped grounds or visit some of the many attractions in Cheshire, a county with a few hidden delights up its sleeve. Trafford Hall is just 5 miles from the city of Chester, a few minutes drive from the M56, and is easily accessible by rail and by air. How could you ignore such a gem? All 7 of Trafford Halls conference rooms are filled with natural daylight plus an IT Suite which has 9 Apple Mac computers. The main house contains 5 conference rooms, 2 dining rooms, bar and reception lounge and an IT Suite. The Ballroom and Hawthorn are located on the ground floor and the Acorn, Cherry and Willow rooms are situated on the first floor. Situated next to our magnificent manor house is the Stable, a carbon neutral building. The Stable consists of 2 large ground floor conference rooms, named Glasshouse and Muir and a large south facing conservatory, providing impressive views of our garden and wildlife. Our experienced events team will ensure you are provided with the right conference room for your event. The 4 main conference suites are fully accessible. By choosing Trafford Hall you can be sure that while you enjoy the beautiful surroundings we are doing our utmost to protect and respect the environment in which we all live and work. All profits generated from accommodation, weddings and events at Trafford Hall are reinvested into the charitable work carried out at Trafford Hall as well as the development of our environmentally friendly facilities and policies.

Twickenham Stadium “the home of English Rugby” with its truly unique surroundings is an ideal location for any style of event. Various size rooms are located over three levels and across all four wings of the stadium many boosting spectacular pitch side views. Our purpose built conferencing centre in our South Stand offers a variety of integrated and flexible space specifically designed to host conferences, exhibitions, product launches and can host events from 8 – 1,180 guests. There is a state of the art auditorium, 1,100 square metres of exhibition space and numerous breakout rooms all within close proximity. The South Stand allows easy internal access to the Marriott hotel and fitness centre and has a number of built in bars and interconnecting rooms offering further flexibility. Our competitive day delegate packages include room hire, audio visual and catering throughout the day. 100mg of Wi-Fi is available and is not only complimentary but reliable and robust. The sacred confines of the recently refurbished England changing room is brought to life with ambient lighting and rugby memorabilia creating a unique dining experience. Combined with a pre-dinner drinks reception by the side of the hallowed Twickenham turf and in the player’s tunnel, adds a true taste of English rugby to your event. Twickenham Stadium offers on-site complimentary parking with 2,000 spaces available. Convenient transport links just 20 minutes from central London and only 6 miles from London Heathrow. Our on-site award winning caterers offer a variety of delicious menus to satisfy our guests. English Rugby is going from strength to strength in 2015 and never has there been a better time to associate strong business messages with the equity that is England. Related Articles View more articles

MEETinLEEDS is the brand name of the conference, meeting, training, and events facilities of the University of Leeds. The University of Leeds is centrally located between London and Edinburgh and is connected by excellent road, rail and air links. The traffic-free main campus is situated just five minutes' walk from the cosmopolitan city centre of Leeds, the UK's favourite city. During vacation periods, access to the full range of facilities on site offers a wide range of capacities, including up to 550 delegates in the state-of-the-art Conference Auditorium. A mixture of standard and ensuite bedrooms are also available during this period, offering the perfect location for organisations searching for large-scale residential venues for conferences and meetings. With the addition of 3000m² of exhibition space, it is possible to host linked events requiring extensive floor space for static displays or exhibitions. Just a half mile from the main campus, Devonshire Hall offers self-contained facilities capable of hosting day meetings throughout the year for up to 65 delegates. Set within Oxbridge-style grounds, Devonshire Hall offers a tranquil location in which to really get down to business. Complementing these venues is the newly-refurbished Function Floor at University House, on the main campus, offering banqueting and fine dining facilities for up to 100 people. Add to this the provision of high quality catering, full audio-visual support and a Day Delegate Rate from just £29.50 + VAT and you can see why the University of Leeds is the perfect choice for any event. Related Articles View more articles

Situated between London’s busy Oxford Street and stylish Marylebone, the Wallace Collection is truly one of the most exclusive central entertaining venues in the capital. The Museum is one of the finest former private residences in London and first opened its doors as a National Museum in 1900. Home to unsurpassed displays of French 18th-century painting, furniture and porcelain, as well as iconic Old Master paintings and a world class armoury, Hertford House has been a spectacular venue for entertaining for over 100 years. Evening entertaining The grand surroundings of the 25 galleries and the contrasting contemporary glazed Courtyard make the Wallace Collection the perfect setting for corporate entertaining, product launches, fashion shows and private celebrations. Evening hire fees start at £7,000 + VAT and guarantee exclusive access to the museum for you and your guests. Evening events commence from 18:30 after the Museum has closed to the public. Daytime meetings With a distinguished address in the heart of London and within easy reach of international transport hubs, the Wallace Collection is the ideal location for daytime meetings. The modern Meeting Room located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the stunning glazed Courtyard can accommodate up to 20 delegates, making it the perfect setting for small meetings, presentations and away days. Hire fees for the Meeting Room start at £200 + VAT (half day hire).

Your conference, training and meeting needs are individual, and not served by off the shelf,packaged solutions. Our role is to give you the experience that produces the outcome you want: the possibilities are endless. Since one size doesn’t fit all, we have four distraction free venues which use the diverse places and spaces in and around the University of Warwick. Whether your needs are complex or simple, extravagant or modest we can help. Whether you want large or small, professional or intimate, with Warwick Conferences anything is possible. The Slate Unique, completely tailor-made and the essence of ‘anything is possible’. A fully open, flat, fluid exclusive occupancy space with a lake view, an individual food offer and next to 358 hotel-styled bedrooms. • 650 square metre space • Up to 400 delegates • Breeam Architecture • Lake view • 358 hotel-style bedrooms at adjacent conference centres • Single flat-floor space • Exclusive use • Breakout spaces at adjoining centres • Ability to facilitate two 4x4 cars • Flexible food offerings • Integrated AV systems • Free, reliable Wi-Fi • Secure parking • Access to the University of Warwick sports facilities. Including pool and gym • Distraction free environment A menu as individual as you are Just like the venue itself, dining is modern, flexible and individual. Breakfast is available for early arrivers and for evening meals, we can manage anything from banquets to low key buffets. Lunch is really special, with eclectic food stations which allow you to grab a plate and put together whatever you want. And whatever it is, it will be locally sourced from the finest local food producers, designed to satisfy and keep you alert. It’s food for thought. Scarman Large, professional, flexible and with a wide range of spaces; whether you’re looking for intimate, innovative or even a tiered lecture theatre, whatever you want, it’s possible. With a great food offer and hotel-style bedrooms, what more could you want. • 130 seat theatre • 130 meeting capacity • 55 spaces • 225 restaurant capacity • 204 hotel-styled, en-suite bedrooms • Private Dining room • Ninety One Fine Dining • Free, reliable Wi-Fi • Comfortable, ergonomic ‘all day’ seating • Unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments • Secure parking • 24-hour business centre • Access to the University of Warwick sports facilities. Including pool and gym • Distraction free environment Radcliffe Bright, established and with a wide range of versatile conference spaces to meet your needs, whatever they are. The catering and accommodation has our signature variety, polish and professionalism too. • 180 meeting capacity • 42 spaces • 180 restaurant capacity • 154 hotel-styled, en-suite bedrooms • Private restaurant, bar and custom designed menus • Free reliable Wi-Fi • Comfortable, ergonomic ‘all day’ seating • Unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments • Secure parking • 24-hour business centre • Access to the University of Warwick sports facilities. Including pool and gym • Distraction free environment Arden Intimate, relaxed, individual, the experience at Arden is professional but uniquely personable. From meeting spaces and great food, to single bedrooms and support facilities, we’ll meet your needs quietly and confidently. • 100 meeting capacity • 120 restaurant capacity • 29 spaces • 121 hotel-styled, en-suite bedrooms • Private dining room • Free, reliable Wi-Fi • Comfortable, ergonomic ‘all day’ seating • Unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments • Secure parking • 24-hour business centre • Access to the University of Warwick sports facilities. Including pool and gym • Distraction free environment Event support tailored to you Whatever your event, you’re likely to want specialist support and everyone’s needs are different. Our team of diverse experts will work with you to develop your event from the start, whether you have a clear idea of what you’d like or you need a little help developing the programme; no request is too big or too small. From experts in staging and event production, to our talented chefs or operations managers, no matter what you need we have the experience and know-how to make it happen. Whether it’s IT support on the day or a menu that meets the dietary needs of all your delegates, with your dedicated Warwick Conferences support team anything really is possible. All around you Everything we do is focused on your needs, whatever they are. In our self-contained campus environment, there’s everything else you could possibly need, all around you. A leading Arts Centre on your doorstep, cutting edge sports facilities, shops, bars and cafés within your reach. And yet with so much around you, you’ll find our environment is entirely distraction free, because our venues are focused on meetings, training, events and conferences, and that alone.

Woodside is an Edwardian mansion located in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. It has easy links to all major motorways and is a convenient, central meeting place just outside Birmingham. It was recently awarded Gold for Best UK Management Training Centre and Best Value for Money Conference Venue at the 2016 M&IT Awards. As part of Sundial Group, it was also awarded Gold for Best Venue Group Meeting Product and received a 'Gold Standard' accreditation from BDRC Continental in 2015 for delivering consistently exceptional customer service. It has 20 meeting rooms (maximum capacity of 120 people) and 74 en-suite bedrooms, making it the ideal location for residential events. Set in 32 acres of grounds, it provides a natural setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and helps harness the positive impact environment can have on your event. It offers a selection of routes for walking meetings or break-out groups, so delegates are always free to step outside and liberate their thinking. The grounds can also be used for outdoor events and team building. As part of Sundial, it also has its own highly-regarded team building company ‘Teamscapes’ which offers a wide range of team building activities to inspire groups to work more effectively together whilst enjoying the venue’s beautiful grounds in the process. Woodside has two restaurants - The Mulberry Brasserie and the Orchard, where a selection of delicious dishes are produced daily by the award-winning Head Chef, Iain Miller and his team. It also has a wide range of leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, fitness suite, croquet lawn, tennis court and a 9 hole pitch'n'putt golf course. Related Articles View more articles