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Discover the charm of Gloucestershire with our selection of free event venues, perfect for professionals organising corporate gatherings. Embrace the county's scenic beauty and historic allure while hosting memorable events without a venue fee.

Easily gather guests with Gloucestershire's robust rail network; direct trains from London to Gloucester and Cheltenham ensure swift arrivals. Local buses connect venues, while taxis are plentiful for last-mile convenience.

TRANSPORT

Discover Tewkesbury Abbey's majestic setting for events, or host amidst Sudeley Castle's royal history. The Forest of Dean offers enchanting outdoor venues, while the Docks at Gloucester provide a unique waterside ambiance.

LANDMARKS

Gloucestershire nurtures innovation with hubs like the Growth Hub and cyber-tech hotspot Cyber Central UK, attracting global business leaders and fostering dynamic corporate events in the UK's cyber-tech heartland.

BUSINESS

Gloucestershire offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern facilities, making it an ideal location for hosting events. Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, the area boasts stunning landscapes and picturesque villages, providing a serene backdrop for any gathering.

For those seeking a venue with historical significance, Gloucester Cathedral stands as a monumental option, with its cloisters famously featured in the Harry Potter films. The Cheltenham Racecourse, on the other hand, offers expansive spaces and is well-equipped for large-scale events and conferences, with the added thrill of horse racing heritage.

Accessibility is a key advantage in Gloucestershire. The region benefits from excellent transport links, including the M5 motorway, providing easy access for attendees travelling by car. Gloucestershire Airport caters to private flights, and the proximity to major hubs like Birmingham and Bristol airports makes it convenient for international guests.

The county is also home to numerous country estates and manor houses, such as the elegant Ellenborough Park or the historic Berkeley Castle, which can host corporate retreats, weddings, and bespoke events. These venues often feature on-site accommodation, fine dining options, and outdoor activities, ensuring a complete experience for guests.

For a more contemporary setting, The Centaur at Cheltenham provides a versatile space that can be tailored to fit exhibitions, product launches, or corporate functions. With state-of-the-art facilities and professional support teams, event planners can rest assured that their events will run smoothly.

In summary, Gloucestershire presents a harmonious mix of natural beauty, historical venues, and modern amenities, all easily accessible and ready to accommodate events of any scale or style.

Gloucestershire

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

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

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.

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Explore top free event venues in Gloucestershire for professional corporate events. Find the ideal space for a memorable gathering.

Free Event Venues in Gloucestershire

Free Event Venues

A historic Jacobean manor in 240 acres, ideal for intimate or large events near Bath and Bristol.

Tracy Park is a special location for any event. The newly decorated house is different to any other venue in the local area. Whether you are looking for an intimate event with a few close friends or a large event for everyone you know we will work with you to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible and is everything you had hoped and more.

Historic Manor House at Tracy Park, elegant architecture for upscale weddings and events.

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Manor House in Tracy Park, a historic venue, perfect for winter events and gatherings.

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Theatre

Events

Manor House

Bristol

Tracy Park

Grand historic halls in a landmark museum, ideal for receptions, dinners, and parties up to 400 guests.

Our Wills and Winterstoke Halls are located in the heart of the museum surrounded by grand architecture and thousands of years of history.

Our head chef and his team offer a range of menus to suit your event, from canapes, bowl food, finger and fork buffets and seated dinner menus.


Elegant event space at Bristol Museum with round tables, ideal for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant event space in Bristol Museum with vibrant lighting for corporate and social gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Bristol Museum, perfect for corporate gatherings and galas.

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Winterstoke and Wills Hall, Bristol: grand staircase, vibrant decor for gala events.

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Elegant event space in Bristol Museum with grand architecture and soft purple lighting.

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Dining 

Winterstoke and Wills Hall

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Manor is a versatile space at Manor by the Lake, perfect for hosting various events such as weddings, business retreats, private events, team building activities, office parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations of life. The space offers exclusive hire of the Manor, estate, and gardens, with beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Manor provides a three-course Wedding Banquet, house wine, sparkling wine, tableware, glassware, complimentary stay in the Manor Honeymoon Suite, evening food, dedicated Wedding Coordinator, waiting and bar staff, and complimentary parking. It is an ideal venue for last-minute weddings in 2024, offering a special package for 50 guests at a competitive price.

Elegant Manor Arches event space with chiavari chairs, perfect for weddings and gatherings.

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Manor Arches mansion with snow, ideal for upscale winter events and gatherings.

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Historic Manor Arches mansion, lush greenery, ideal for upscale events and meetings.

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Manor Arches venue with ivy-clad exterior, ideal for corporate events and celebrations.

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Manor Arches event space with elegant tables, ideal for weddings and gatherings.

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Manor Arches

London

Manor by the Lake

A stunning 5th-level room with panoramic views, perfect for meetings and receptions at a racecourse.

Situated on the 5th level of the Grandstand overlooking the entire racecourse, this breath taking room provides the most stunning views of the racecourse, making it a popular space for breakfast meetings, drinks receptions and and small conferences. The room and views need to be seen to be believed, and along with the imagination and creativity of our event organisers here at Cheltenham Racecourse, Panoramic is ideal for any event.


Panoramic views at Cheltenham Racecourse, ideal for luxury corporate events and celebrations.

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Elegant dining area at Cheltenham Racecourse with panoramic windows for upscale events.

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Elegant dining table with champagne at Cheltenham Racecourse for corporate events.

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Elegant dining area at Cheltenham Racecourse, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Business

Panoramic

Other

Cheltenham Racecourse

A grand, versatile event space with high ceilings in a historic hotel. Ideal for large gatherings.

The Sansovino is 392 sq. meters, 18x12m in size with a 22m high ceiling! This allows all manor of events to maximise their potential in the space. 

With its own entrance separate to the hotel, guests will be in for something special on arrival to the hotel. 

From a theatre conference to indoor inflatable team building - there really is no limit on what can be achieved. 


Elegant event space at Bristol Harbour Hotel, perfect for formal dinners and conferences.

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Elegant banquet hall at Bristol Harbour Hotel for gala or awards ceremony.

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Elegant event space at Bristol Harbour Hotel with round tables for corporate dinners.

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Elegant dining setup in The Sansovino, Bristol Harbour Hotel for weddings and galas.

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Elegant Sansovino venue in Bristol Harbour Hotel, ideal for upscale events and conferences.

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The Sansovino

Bristol Harbour Hotel

A historic castle venue with luxurious accommodations, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

Eastnor Castle is a prestigious and impressive corporate events venue for off-site business meetings, team building activities, presentations, staff reward days, product launches, seminars, training, private dining and board room meetings.

Eastnor Castle venue with autumn colors, perfect for corporate retreats and weddings.

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Opulent meeting space at Eastnor Castle with grand ceiling, ideal for exclusive events.

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Elegant event space at Eastnor Castle with plush seating for private receptions.

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Elegant event space at Eastnor Castle with chandelier, ideal for meetings and retreats.

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Elegant banquet hall at Eastnor Castle, perfect for corporate events and intimate gatherings.

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Dining

Whole Venue

Eastnor Castle

Steeped in history and prestige, the RAU provides a spectacular setting for your event.

We cater for all events, large or small, using responsibly sourced ingredients with several superb menus to suit all tastes.  We can also provide bespoke catering as required. 

Banquets, Buffets, Dinner and Dance, we have the ability to host any type of event in our various rooms, open air events within the grounds, or marquees on the lawn. 

There are 24 en-suite rooms available all year round, and an additional 250 en-suite and 80 standard rooms can be booked during the university vacation periods. 


Vibrant red and white striped tent at Royal Agricultural University for outdoor events.

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Vibrant outdoor event at Royal Agricultural University with colorful Ferris wheel at twilight.

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Vibrant outdoor event at Royal Agricultural University with spinning attraction and dynamic lighting.

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Elegant banquet hall at Royal Agricultural University, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet table setup in historic Royal Agricultural University for formal events.

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Classroom

Entire Venue 

Royal Agricultural University

Victorian Gothic mansion with versatile event spaces, lush grounds, and modern amenities.

Our event spaces are located on the ground floor, close to the reception area and easily accessible to all guests.

The Westminster Suite, our main conference room can be divided into 4 sections and is equipped with the latest technology, furthermore it can host up to 280 guests for banquet.

The Hotel also has a variety of boardrooms around the main conference room and a beautiful Orangery, perfect for evening receptions and dinners as well as Wedding Ceremonies and receptions.

Teambuilding? The Hotel's 30 acres can be a great location for some outdoor activities.

Historic De Vere Tortworth Court mansion with lush gardens, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Event space at De Vere Tortworth Court with blue tablecloths for corporate meetings.

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Elegant meeting space at De Vere Tortworth Court for corporate events and seminars.

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De Vere Tortworth Court meeting room with U-shaped tables for professional events.

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Elegant meeting room at De Vere Tortworth Court for corporate events and presentations.

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De Vere Tortworth Court

Our elegant Kerry Suite is the perfect space for larger weddings and celebrations. Licensed for up to 160 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, we can host an evening reception for up to 250 guests. Offering a private bar, lounge and courtyard garden, you can also take
advantage of our beautiful outdoor terrace

Elegant dining room in The Kerry Suite, Bowood Hotel for formal events and celebrations.

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Modern bar area in The Kerry Suite, Bowood Hotel; ideal for networking events.

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Elegant dining table in The Kerry Suite, perfect for formal events and corporate dinners.

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Elegant banquet setting in The Kerry Suite, Bowood Hotel for weddings and upscale events.

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Elegant outdoor pathway at The Kerry Suite, perfect for weddings and upscale events.

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The Kerry Suite

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

A riverside venue with marquees for 100, perfect for relaxed weddings and events away from the city.

A very popular option is to arrive by boat from Bristol city centre. Our two marquees offer a total indoor capacity of 100 for seated eating. The covered riverside deck allows for extra guests to be invited in the evening. On Thursdays, when the entire venue is for your exclusive use, there is further flexibility for seated dining. Our normal closing time is 11:00pm, but this can be extended to midnight upon request (minimum of two weeks notice required).

Lakeside outdoor venue with white tent and red umbrellas for events and meetings.

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Joyful wedding celebration at Beeses Riverside Bar with confetti and smiling guests.

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Vibrant outdoor event at Beeses Riverside Bar with lush garden and water feature.

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Vibrant group celebrating on a boat at Beeses Riverside Bar, ideal for weddings and retreats.