Need to impress big time?
Organising a prestigious corporate event, drinks reception or gala dinner is an important task – and it’s essential to find the right venue to set the scene. The location reflects your company ethos, your brand values and how you treat the people you do business with, clients and esteemed business contacts included.
If you are searching for an exceptional event venue to really showcase your company – perhaps for a product launch, conference, exhibition or celebration – it needs to be somewhere really special. Gone are the days of bland conference hotels and uninspiring locations. These days, there’s really no excuse to find somewhere truly memorable to hire as a blank canvas venue, then partner up with the corporate team on site to customise the event exactly how you want it.
Here are four dream locations that would work spectacularly well as unique conference venues.
1. London Transport Museum
History and elegance in the centre of London? Check. One-of-a-kind unusual venue to wow your corporate guests? Check. Iconic cultural London references that visitors will love? Check.
The London Transport Museum in Covent Garden has recently undergone major refurbishment to bring it right up to date – it’s now a modern and vibrant space that is perfect for any company event or special occasion, catering for up to 500 guests.
There’s dedicated boardroom space and a gallery theatre, and the events team are keen to go the extra mile to make sure your event is unique and memorable. Whether you are looking to organise an extravagant dinner party with award winning event catering, need help with floral arrangements or atmospheric lighting to set the scene for a ceremony, the Museum provides the perfect envelope in which to make memories.
2. Kia Oval Conference & Events Space
Anyone for cricket? The Kia Oval is the home of Surrey County Cricket Club and one of the most historic sports stadiums in the world. Situated in the heart of London just south of the river, with both public transport and private car parking nearby, you‘d be hard pressed to find a more convenient location for your corporate event.
Available for corporate hire for a range of events, ranging from meetings and conferences to award ceremonies and Christmas parties, the Kia Oval is uniquely positioned to combine business and pleasure. Up to 600 guests can be accommodated for corporate functions, with luxurious facilities. And the best bit? International and first-class cricket is played all summer long…
3. Osborne House
Take your delegates to the Isle of Wight for a right royal treat! Osborne House was Queen Victoria’s and Prince Albert’s much loved summer home, and the elegance and glamour of the Italian Renaissance architecture is still very much in evidence today. Let your guests marvel at the royal grandeur, the lavish interiors and the stunning grounds as the perfect backdrop to your corporate function.
There’s a choice of flexible rooms inside this breathtaking island retreat, including the magnificent treasure-filled Durbar Room, the intimate Duchess of Kent Suite and the Victoria Hall and Orangery. For entertaining on a grand scale, accommodating up to 2500 guests, why not book the extensive lawns and grounds as well? Osborne House even has its own private beach with panoramic views across the Solent.
From small business meetings to banquets and open air concerts, this former royal residence will roll out the red carpet for your guests!
4. Raven’s Ait
A private island in the middle of the Thames with breathtaking views of the gardens at Hampton Palace, and accessible by boat only. Yes, you heard that right.
25-400 delegates can be accommodated in luxurious and unique conference surroundings on this tiny island that will be very hard not to fall in love with. As a blank canvas, the contemporary suite is perfect for any type of event, enabling you to really put your mark on your function, whether you are planning an AGM, fine dining event or teambuilding day.
There’s a grand marquee with manicured lawns leading down to the riverbank, as well as a ballroom with a bar and full facilities to entertain your guests into the early hours. Maximum privacy and security is guaranteed due to the remote location, making Raven’s Ait perfect for high level functions and society weddings.
