Venues near London
Sometimes the best venue for a London-based team isn’t in London at all. If you’re planning an away day, company retreat, conference or celebration and want more space, outdoor areas or overnight accommodation, we’ve selected venues within easy reach of the capital.
Finding the right venue outside London isn’t simply about distance. Good transport links, journey times, overnight accommodation and what the venue offers once you get there all matter.
Not sure where to start? Send us your brief and tell us what you have in mind and we’ll find you the venues near London that genuinely fit your event.
The Elvetham Hotel
The Elvetham Hotel The Elvetham hotel is a stunning 19th Century venue located within a fifteen minute drive of both the M3 and M4, just …
Earth Trust Centre
Eco-Friendly Spaces at Earth Trust Centre A rural retreat for meetings, celebrations and corporate events, Earth Trust Centre brings character and sustainability to every booking. …
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse has a proud reputation for having hosted some of the most prestigious corporations in the world. From an executive meeting to …
Pendley Manor
Pendley Manor has a number of traditional period function rooms which can be hired out for private lunches, dinners and special occasions.
Dormy House
Dormy House Situated high above the village of Broadway, with fabulous views across the Cotswolds, The House is the perfect rural retreat complete with cosy …
Courtyard Heathrow Hotel
Courtyard Heathrow Hotel Opened in 2021, Courtyard Heathrow Hotel has a fabulous ground floor encompassing a reception area, business lounge, gym, bar, restaurant, Starbucks coffee …
Sandown Park Racecourse
Racecourse Venue Hire Close to London Everyone is looking for new and exciting ways to thrill their guests and what better way could that be …
South Hill Park
Unique Events Venue South Hill Park is one of the largest & enterprising arts centres for hire in the country. This breathtaking 18th-century mansion houses …
Woburn Safari Lodge
Woburn Safari Lodge The Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park is a versatile event and function venue featuring large indoor space with outdoor veranda views, …
Cliveden House
For business meetings the house offers modern boardrooms and for private entertaining there is an exquisite set of rooms at your disposal. Private parties, business functions and special occasions will all benefit from the Cliveden touch.
Coworth Park
Coworth Park by The Dorchester Collection is a unique luxury hotel destination that offers the quality of service, comfort and privacy coupled with the natural …
Parkstead House
Able to host either small or large crowds, Parkstead House is ideal for meetings, weddings, corporate and private functions, conferences and marquees.
Ashridge House
Ashridge House is a beautiful and stunning venue that is perfect for hosting weddings and events. Ashridge also hosts a limited number of weddings and …
Basildon Park
The Basildon Park is an ideal venue for hosting weddings, receptions, parties and corporate events.
Blenheim Palace Oxford
Blenheim Palace Oxford Blenheim Palace will offer you hospitality of the highest standards, turning any dining event into a truly memorable occasion; it is the …
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom Downs Racecourse London Since 1780, Epsom Racecourse had played host to numerous events both international and locally. A unique and prestigious sporting venue, the …
The Granary Estates
The Granary Estates Venue The Granary Estates is a beautiful and spacious venue for hire. The Estates offer two separate countryside venues on the Suffolk …
Claydon House
Claydon House is a fascinating showcase of stunning craftsmanship that is tucked away deep in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside.
Knebworth House
One of England’s most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer …
Riverdale Barn
Barn Venue For Weddings & Events A spacious, quiet and unique barn in Hampshire, Riverdale Barn is a venue with clean air, beautiful surroundings as …
Babington House
Set in 18 acres in the heart of Somerset lies Babington House. First opened in 1998 for those who wanted to enjoy the countryside but …
Pembroke Lodge
From receptions to meetings. Weddings to parties, the backdrop of Pembroke Lodge provides a stunning and mesmerizing scenery perfect for every event.
Kassam Stadium
Flooded with natural light, The Kassam Stadium is one of the largest dedicated conference and exhibition centres in Oxfordshire – designed to help you feel relaxed, inspired and ready for action.
Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle is available for business or private use, and our luxurious bedrooms can be used by small groups wishing to include dinner and overnight accommodation in their programme.
The Williams Conference Centre
Williams Conference Centre – Oxfordshire The Williams Conference Centre is located at the home of the Williams F1 team in Grove, Oxfordshire. A unique and …
Longleat House
Within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat is a great location for your corporate away days or company event.
Mythe Barn
From Christmas Parties to conferences. Team building sessions to functions, Mythe Barn is the perfect venue for those looking to have a private occasion with a stunning backdrop.
Foxhill Manor
Features include a sweeping drive, sunset terrace for drinks or a marquee, spacious bedroom suites, a Media Room with outsized bean bags and an orangery-style Ballroom licenced for weddings.
Nonsuch Mansion
Nonsuch Mansion London Would you love to host your event in a lush garden? Perhaps at a venue with steep historical background and connections? Or …
Woodbroke Conference Centre
Unique and truly one-of-a-kind, the venue is perfect for those looking to host conferences, seminars, meetings, team-building sessions as well as corporate events.
Why look beyond London?
Sometimes the right venue for a London-based company isn’t in London at all. Moving an event just outside the capital can open up country houses, estates, rural hotels and purpose-built event venues with more space, outdoor areas and overnight accommodation.
This can work particularly well for company away days, leadership retreats, residential conferences, team-building events and summer parties. Getting away from the office and having everyone together in one place can become part of the event itself.
Accessibility is important though. There’s little point choosing a beautiful country venue if the journey is going to be difficult for half the team. We concentrate on venues that are within relatively easy reach of London, whether by train, road or a combination of the two.
Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex all offer some excellent options. For a one-day event, we’d generally favour somewhere with a straightforward journey from central London. For a residential conference or retreat, it can be worth travelling a little further if the venue offers something you simply can’t get in the city.
We also look beyond the mileage. The nearest railway station, transfer time, parking, coach access and the journey home can make a big difference to whether a venue really works.
Taking an event out of London makes most sense when the location adds something. That might be grounds for outdoor activities, space for a summer party, privacy for a management retreat or bedrooms that allow everyone to stay overnight.
It isn’t about leaving London for the sake of it. It’s about finding a venue that gives you something London can’t.
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