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Berkshire offers a unique selection of quirky conference venues that provide a refreshing departure from the conventional meeting spaces. These venues blend creativity with functionality, ensuring your conference stands out and fosters an engaging atmosphere. Consider the importance of location, ambience, and technological capabilities when selecting the perfect quirky venue to inspire your delegates and enhance your event's success.

Step into history at Ascot Racecourse, where the tradition of Royal Ascot began in 1711 under Queen Anne's patronage, offering a prestigious venue for events with a touch of British heritage.

HISTORY

Discover eclectic venues from the chic L'Ortolan restaurant, Michelin-starred dining, to The Hexagon, a versatile theatre space, and the iconic Reading Festival grounds, perfect for vibrant music and cultural events.

VENUE VARIETY

Experience vibrant nightlife in Berkshire with bustling bars in Reading, live music at The Purple Turtle, and chic cocktails at The Botanist. Enjoy star-studded performances at The Firestation Arts Centre in Windsor.

NIGHTLIFE

Berkshire offers a unique blend of historical elegance and modern convenience, making it an ideal destination for hosting events. Home to the majestic Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, this county provides a regal backdrop for any gathering. The castle's presence adds a touch of royal history, as it is an official residence of the Queen and has been associated with the British royal family for nearly a thousand years.

Beyond the castle walls, Berkshire boasts several stately homes and gardens, such as Highclere Castle, known to many as the filming location for the television series "Downton Abbey." These venues offer a picturesque setting for weddings, corporate retreats, and conferences, with manicured lawns and grandiose rooms that can accommodate both large and small groups.

For those seeking a more contemporary setting, the Madejski Stadium in Reading provides a modern and versatile space. With facilities that can host up to 24,000 people, it is well-suited for large-scale events, exhibitions, and sports functions.

Accessibility is a key feature of Berkshire, with excellent transport links including the M4 motorway and the Great Western Railway, connecting the county to London and other major cities. This connectivity ensures that guests can easily travel to and from events.

Berkshire's blend of historical sites and contemporary venues, coupled with its accessibility, makes it a prime location for event planners looking to create memorable experiences. Whether it's a fairytale wedding at a castle or a cutting-edge conference at a stadium, Berkshire provides the perfect stage for any event.

Berkshire

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

Discover quirky conference venues in Berkshire that inspire creativity and engagement for your corporate events. Find the ideal setting today.

Quirky Conference Venues in Berkshire

Quirky Conference Venues

Host memorable conferences at The Oakley Court in Berkshire, a venue that fuses historic charm with modern amenities for a creative corporate event.

As an original suite from the court's days as a private residence, the Kingston blends ornate elegance of a bygone era with bright, modern style well suited for all your conference needs. Original wooden beams tower over comfortable spacious surrounds, both complimented by stunning River Thames views. 

Kingston Suite conference room with wooden table, ideal for professional meetings and presentations.

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Kingston Suite conference room with polished table, ideal for meetings and events.

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Kingston Suite at The Oakley Court with "BE INSPIRED!" notepad for workshops and meetings.

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The Oakley Court 

The Oakley Court: Unique Berkshire Venue

Host your conference with a twist at SpitfireHouse in Berkshire. Perfect for creative corporate events that need a quirky, stylish setting.

Large, spacious and stylish 'New York' inspired lounge. There is ample comfortable seating available for casual events and a large wooden table which seats 10 people for a sit down meal, team meeting or formal conference. For a standing party your guest list can extend to 100 people. The venue has a custom made pop-up bar available.

Stylish lounge with leather seating, ideal for networking events and informal meetings.

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Modern lounge in SpitfireHouse, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Stylish lounge with wooden table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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Lounge in SpitfireHouse: upscale networking event with elegant decor and drinks.

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SpitfireHouse

SpitfireHouse: Unique Berkshire Venue

Host your conference at The Talbot in Berkshire, a unique venue with state-of-the-art AV, perfect for engaging corporate events.

The Wisley is a beautiful airy and light room with high ceilings and chandeliers. It has a private entrance that overlooks our courtyard.

It has in built AV with a drop down large screen, wireless projector and speakers so it is very well suited to meetings and conferences. It can seat up to 120 theatre layout, 50 cabaret and 30 U shape.

It is on the ground floor, completely accessible and self contained.

The Surrey Barns and Victory can both accommodate up to 30 in a boardroom layout both with high ceilings and chandeliers. 


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The Wisley

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The Talbot

The Talbot: Unique Berkshire Venue

Explore The Elvetham in Berkshire for creative conferences. Inspire with our unique venue, perfect for corporate events and professional gatherings.

Ideal for presentations, pitches and small conferences or meetings, The Oak Room is a fantastic flexible function space and perfect from between 20 to 68 delegates. With rich oak paneling, a feature stone staircase and large windows it really is an inspirational space for your next business event. 

Elegant Oak Room at The Elvetham, Hampshire for board meetings and strategic planning.

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The Oak Room at The Elvetham, Hampshire: elegant meeting space with natural light.

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The Oak Room

The Elvetham, Hampshire 

The Elvetham: Unique Berkshire Conference Venue

Host engaging conferences at Blacknest Golf & Country Club in Berkshire, with scenic views and top-notch facilities for up to 100 delegates.

Our Function room includes IT equipment of a projector and screen with built in music system free for you to use for presentations and displays. There are scenic views over the golf course which gives the room a relaxed feel. The room can fit up to 100 seating and we can provide food for any meetings/ conferences as required. 

Elegant long table setup with floral centerpieces at Blacknest Golf Club for events.

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Clubhouse bar at Blacknest Golf & Country Club, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant event space at Blacknest Golf Club, ideal for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Blacknest Golf & Country Club

Blacknest: Unique Berkshire Conference Venue

Host memorable conferences in Berkshire's Fairmont Windsor Park. A quirky venue with indoor-outdoor spaces that spark creativity and connectivity.

The enchanting Monarch suite offers laid-back elegance and the opportunity to combine spaces between indoors and outdoors with our private terrace area. Step out to the sprawling gardens and our idyllic grounds which provide a range of beautiful spaces to add some extra sparkle to your event. 
Glowing with natural light our Monarch suite, 386m2 room can cater for events up to 270 banquet style or 400 for a conference. All suites are equipped with high-quality amenities and complimentary, high speed wireless internet access.

Monarch Suite at Fairmont Windsor Park, elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Monarch Suite at Fairmont Windsor Park: elegant event space with chandeliers for gatherings.

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Monarch Suite at Fairmont Windsor Park, elegant venue for outdoor events and gatherings.

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Monarch Suite

Fairmont Windsor Park

Fairmont Windsor Park: Unique Conferences

Host engaging conferences at Karma Sanctum in Berkshire, a venue with a unique vibe that fosters creativity and connectivity.

The Private Dining room allocated on the ground floor of the hotel with access to the courtyard. Beautifully renewed space with large windows and natural daylight. Perfect for private meeting, family dinner, small birthday celebration. 

Elegant conference room with round table, perfect for intimate business meetings.

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Conference room with round table, ideal for intimate meetings and events at Karma Sanctum.

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Karma Sanctum on the Green

Karma Sanctum: Quirky Berkshire Conferences

Host engaging conferences in Berkshire's Bella Italia with Italian charm. Perfect for corporate creativity and networking events.

Packed full of charisma and Italian Charm, our facilities are designed to accommodate the needs of both private and corporate events. Ideal for breakfast meetings, conferences, group meals, business networking events, corporate function and small awards ceremonies for up to 50 guests. Host your business meeting or event in our Siena Room and our dedicated team will ensure that everything runs smoothly. 

Cozy Siena Room at Bella Italia Windsor, perfect for intimate gatherings and meetings.

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Charming Siena Room at Bella Italia for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Vibrant bar setup in The Siena Room, ideal for events and social gatherings.

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The Siena Room

Bella Italia Windsor Royal Station

Bella Italia Windsor: Quirky Conferences

Host engaging conferences at Berkshire's Central Research Lab. A quirky venue perfect for corporate creativity and connectivity.

Boardroom - This meeting room offers a conference style table that fits up to eight people. Fast Wi-Fi will keep you connected in hybrid meetings.

Meeting Room - This meeting room offers a round table for up to four people, perfect for small meetings. 



Collaborative meeting room with vinyl records, ideal for brainstorming events.

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Minimalist meeting room with greenery, ideal for brainstorming sessions and workshops.

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Minimalist meeting room with greenery, ideal for brainstorming sessions and discussions.

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Modern meeting room with glass table, ideal for collaboration and brainstorming sessions.

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Modern meeting room with glass table and vintage album wall for creative brainstorming.

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Central Research Laboratory

Central Research Lab: Unique Berkshire Venue

Elevate your conference in Berkshire at dISruption Brewery, a unique venue fostering creativity and team spirit. Perfect for corporate events.

Forget about booking a stuffy conference room with bland surroundings, mediocre drinks and overpriced fees. The dISruption Brewery & TapHouse offers a premium, all-inclusive company day out experience that gives your team the space to collaborate, socialize and have fun in a unique and buzzing location. Located on an industrial estate in Camberley, Surrey, the venue has been described as many guests as a "hidden gem". We've hosted many corporate events since we opened in 2019 for the likes of Philips, STIHL, People Centred Software, Sonardyne and more. We've received 5 star feedback every time

The Mezzanine at dISruption Brewery: festive event space with communal tables for gatherings.

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Modern brewery venue with stainless steel tanks for corporate events and team-building.

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Team-building activity in The Mezzanine at dISruption Brewery, fostering collaboration and engagement.

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Vibrant tap wall at The Mezzanine, ideal for craft beer events and networking.

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Versatile event space at The Mezzanine, ideal for networking and workshops.

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The Mezzanine

The dISruption Brewery & TapHouse

dISruption Brewery: Quirky Berkshire Venue

Explore Playlist Live for a unique conference experience in Berkshire. Perfect for corporate creativity and engagement.

Located in the heart of Reading, we are Berkshire's ONLY request lead live music venue. One spacious floor with 2 bars, a stage, dancefloor, multiple booths, a smoking terrace perfect for summer and a full AV system in place for presentations, conferences or DJ. Playlist is situated in the heart of Reading, 3 minutes walk form the train station. The perfect venue for your Birthday, Corporate event or Christmas party.
We can cater for buffets, light lunches or served three or four course dinners.

Stylish event space with chandeliers for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish event space with modern decor for networking and celebrations at Playlist Live.

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Vibrant event space with stylish decor for live performances and social gatherings.

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Stylish bar area at Exclusive Venue Hire for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Sleek modern bar setup for events at Exclusive Venue Hire, Playlist Live.

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Exclusive Venue Hire

Playlist Live

Playlist Live: Berkshire's Creative Hub

Elevate your conference in Berkshire at The Guildford Pavilion, a unique venue fostering creativity and connectivity for professionals.

A modern, light and airy room with a balcony and floor to ceiling windows offering views over the grounds.

Suitable for conferences, parties and dinners for up to 120 guests on its' own or in conjunction with the grounds for team building and family fun days.

The Long Room offers state of the art IT and can be used for live streaming and hybrid events.

A very flexible space ideal for formal, casual or themed events. 

The Long Room can also be used in conjunction with The Terrace Room and 6 O'clock Roof Terrace for breakout space or post event drinks receptions.

The Long Room in The Guildford Pavilion, modern meeting space for workshops and gatherings.

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Wedding reception in The Long Room, featuring elegant decor and joyful guests.

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The Long Room at Guildford Pavilion, modern venue for events with expansive windows.

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The Long Room at Guildford Pavilion, stylish outdoor event space with umbrellas.

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The Long Room at Guildford Pavilion, outdoor event space with umbrellas for networking receptions.

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The Long Room

The Guildford Pavilion

The Guildford Pavilion - Berkshire's Unique Venue

A versatile live music and event space on a scenic campus, accommodating up to 500 guests.

Live music and performance venue for 80 to 500 adjacent to meadows and lakeside, Mondial at Reading University Students' Union is the perfect setting for a variety of events. Nestled within the picturesque Whiteknights Campus, this versatile space offers exceptional facilities for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals. With a live performance stage, ample parking for 2000 vehicles, and stunning landscaped surroundings, Mondial is ideal for culture shows, exhibitions, and unforgettable party nights. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or an indoor festival, our dedicated team ensures a seamless experience tailored to your needs. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and make lasting memories at this premier venue in the heart of Reading.

Dynamic event space at Reading University with vibrant lighting for concerts and gatherings.

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Formal event space at Reading University with elegant black and gold decor.

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Vibrant event space at Reading University with colorful furniture for networking gatherings.

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Vibrant crowd at Mondial event in Reading University, showcasing excitement and engagement.

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Vibrant crowd at Reading University concert, hands raised in excitement, immersive event atmosphere.

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Mondial

Reading University Students' Union

A versatile suite for up to 500 guests, ideal for conferences and large events near Reading.

The Windsor Suite accommodates up to 330 people for a banquet and 500 people theatre style, making it an ideal venue for a wide range of events, from corporate conferences and fundraising galas to festive Christmas parties and elegant dinner dances. Located just four miles from Reading town centre, Hilton Reading offers modern amenities including air conditioning, high-speed internet access, and a large pre-function area. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a dedicated business centre, while the stylish Bar K and The Larder Restaurant provide excellent dining options. With nine versatile meeting rooms and additional facilities like a fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, the Windsor Suite is designed to cater to all your event needs, ensuring a memorable experience for every attendee.