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Staffordshire offers a unique selection of quirky conference venues that inspire creativity and break the mould of traditional corporate settings. These venues blend Staffordshire's rich heritage with innovative design, perfect for companies seeking a memorable backdrop for their next conference.

Discover Staffordshire's vibrant business scene with the Trentham Estate's dynamic corporate retreats and Stoke City FC's bet365 Stadium, ideal for energizing team-building and large-scale networking events.

BUSINESS

Explore Alton Towers Resort for thrilling team-building adventures, or host an event at Drayton Manor Park, home to Thomas Land, inspired by the beloved children's series Thomas & Friends.

LANDMARKS

Staffordshire's architectural tapestry weaves through the neo-Gothic Lichfield Cathedral, the Jacobean splendor of Shugborough Estate, and the Victorian innovation at Gladstone Pottery Museum, reflecting a storied past in its diverse structures.

ARCHITECTURE

Staffordshire offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern facilities, making it an ideal destination for hosting events and business gatherings. With venues like the grand Keele Hall at Keele University, which provides a picturesque setting for conferences and weddings, and the state-of-the-art Uttoxeter Racecourse that offers spacious exhibition halls and meeting rooms, the county caters to a variety of preferences.

For those interested in the pottery industry, the World of Wedgwood not only gives insight into the craft but also presents elegant spaces for corporate events and team-building activities. The county's central location in England, with easy access via the M6 motorway and rail networks, ensures convenient travel for delegates and guests.

Staffordshire's natural beauty, seen in the rolling hills of the Peak District and the tranquil canals, adds a serene backdrop to any event. The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas is a poignant and respectful site for remembrance and reflection, also offering facilities for meetings and seminars.

With a selection of hotels ranging from budget-friendly to luxury accommodations, event planners can find lodging to suit their needs. The county's commitment to hospitality is evident in its range of dining options, featuring local cuisine that showcases Staffordshire's culinary heritage.

In summary, Staffordshire presents a harmonious mix of historical venues, contemporary facilities, and natural beauty, all well-connected and ready to host memorable events.

Staffordshire

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

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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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Discover quirky conference venues in Staffordshire that offer a unique setting for corporate events, fostering innovation and engagement.

Quirky Conference Venues in Staffordshire

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore St Barnabas Lighthouse in Staffordshire for a distinctive conference venue with integrated AV, strong wifi, and versatile spaces.

The Lighthouse is a large, light and beautiful event space and is perfect for lots of different kinds of events.  We have hosted conferences, meetings, consultation events and more in the Lighthouse.  The room can be set up cabaret style, theatre style or more informally.

It is fully adjustable to suit any style, has presentation facilities and is flooded with natural daylight.  We have strong wifi throughout our building which is fully accessible.  

PLEASE NOTE: We don't hire for parties/social occasions.

St Barnabas Church Centre Lighthouse, modern glass extension, ideal for weddings and events.

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Modern event space at St Barnabas Church with glass walls and elegant staircase.

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Event space at St Barnabas Church Centre with chairs and projection screen for conferences.

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Lighthouse event space in St Barnabas Church with black chairs for workshops and presentations.

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The Lighthouse

Birmingham

St Barnabas Church Centre

St Barnabas Lighthouse: Unique Conferences

Host memorable conferences at RAF Museum, Staffordshire's unique venue with historic aircraft and inspiring exhibits for up to 300 delegates.

Impress your guests with this truly unique experience as you sit back and enjoy your event underneath the wings of the spectacular collection of aircraft in a fully heated aircraft hangar. You will also be surrounded by inspirational collections of exhibits and historic aircraft including the Varsity and the Comet. Accommodating up to 300 delegates theatre style this space is perfectly suited for large conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and product launches. 

"Hangar One at RAF Museum: elegant event space with vintage aircraft and fine dining setup."

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Hangar One gala event with elegant tables, formal attire, and dramatic lighting.

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Gala event in RAF Museum's Hangar One with elegant guests and vintage airplane backdrop.

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Hangar One

Royal Air Force Museum

RAF Museum: Unique Staffs Conference Space

Explore Alton Towers for quirky conference venues in Staffordshire. Perfect for innovative corporate events and engaging presentations.

The Stateroom can accommodate events for up to 500 delegates theatre style, 320 cabaret or 430 for a seated dinner.  Fantastic room located on ground level for events, conferences, product launches, awards and presentations. 

Elegant Stateroom at Alton Towers Resort for corporate events and gala dinners.

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Vibrant Alton Towers Resort stateroom with performers in elaborate costumes for events.

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Vibrant Alton Towers stateroom with stage, ideal for corporate events and gala dinners.

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Alton Towers Resort 

Alton Towers: Unique Staffordshire Conferences

Explore Rookery Hall in Staffordshire for a distinctive conference experience with state-of-the-art facilities and a touch of elegance.

Flexible event and conference room with 3.4m floor to ceiling windows, natural daylight, integrated AV, air conditioning, experienced event management team, free fibre optic wi-fi. Ideal for Conferences, Meetings, Events, Training, Car Launch events, Corporate Dinners and Award Evenings. Has an event kitchen attached perfect for cookery demonstrations and Food Industry events. Offers direct access to Terrace and lawn area and a field for activities making it ideal for Team Building, garden parties, BBQ's and outdoor business events.

Worleston Suite at Rookery Hall: elegant meeting space for corporate workshops and conferences.

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Worleston Suite conference room with natural light, perfect for corporate events and seminars.

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Worleston Suite

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Rookery Hall: Unique Conference Venue

Explore The Hangar for a distinctive conference experience in Staffordshire. Perfect for innovative corporate events.

An ex-industrial warehouse space, The Hangar is a versatile blank canvas and can be transformed to suit a whole host of events. Its large, open layout allows for flexibility in design and concept.

The space offers a creative edge on some of the more traditional corporate and business venues.

Spacious event venue with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and gatherings.

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Spacious indoor venue with high ceilings, perfect for concerts and exhibitions.

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Vibrant event space in The Hangar with dynamic lighting for networking and entertainment.

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Wrestling match setup in dynamic event space with engaged audience and vibrant lighting.

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The Hangar

The Hangar: Unique Staffordshire Venue

Host memorable conferences at Weston Park's Orangery in Staffordshire. Perfect for innovative and engaging corporate events.

The Orangery is a beautiful room to hold your conference or meeting, offering a stunning backdrop for any business event. With a capacity of up to 130 theatre-style, this elegant space combines historic charm with modern amenities. Nestled within the picturesque grounds of Weston Park, a 17th-century mansion surrounded by 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland, the Orangery provides a unique setting that inspires creativity and collaboration. Enjoy exceptional butler service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and ample car parking for your guests. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can partake in your event. Enhance your experience with the opportunity to explore the House & Collection and the Rose Paterson Art Gallery, making your business gathering not just productive but also enriching. Whether you're hosting a conference, meeting, or private hire event, the Orangery at Weston Park is the perfect choice for a memorable occasion.

Victorian Orangery at Weston Park, elegant dining setup for weddings and corporate events.

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Victorian Orangery at Weston Park, elegant wedding venue with lush greenery and natural light.

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Victorian Orangery

Weston Park

Weston Park: Unique Staffordshire Venue

Host your conference at Aston Hall, Staffordshire's unique venue for engaging corporate events and innovative meetings.

The Stables has capacity for up to 80 people lecture style but can also be set out for smaller boardroom style events or cabaret style for up to 60 people. It is a private space with lift access and a small reception area - perfect for serving refreshments during your conference or meeting.

Spacious event space at The Stables, Aston Hall, ideal for creative meetings and workshops.

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Alt text: Modern glass event space with wooden flooring at The Stables, Aston Hall.

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Spacious event space at The Stables, Aston Hall, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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The Stables

Aston Hall

Aston Hall: Unique Staffordshire Venue

Elevate your conference in Staffordshire's Innovate Hub, a quirky venue fostering engagement with cutting-edge facilities.

Big screens and auditorium tiered seating and state-of-the-art projection equipment. A Vue Cinema is an excitingly different location for your next conference. The screening rooms range from 50 - 500 seating capacities depending on your needs.

Spacious auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and film screenings in VUE Birmingham.

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Spacious VUE Birmingham cinema with plush seating and large screen for film screenings.

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VUE Birmingham Star City

Innovate Hub: Quirky Staffordshire Venue

Host innovative conferences at The Chocolate Factory, a unique venue in Staffordshire perfect for engaging corporate events.

The Chocolate Factory is a flexible, post-industrial space with a unique blank canvas for every type of event. We've hosted festivals, markets, music events, screenings, sports events, weddings, conferences, awards and everything in between. 


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The Chocolate Factory

Derby

The Chocolate Factory - Unique Conferences

Explore NRC Birmingham for quirky conference venues in Staffordshire, fostering innovation with top-notch AV and flexible spaces.

This venue has flexible spaces for 1-150 delegates on floor 4 and 50 delegates on floor 5. This will include full AV facilities with two large 86" touch screen TV's, surround sound, microphones, repeater screens across all the rooms to all the delegates to be involved where ever they are sitting and free wifi across the building. 

All room costs include Tea, Coffee, and Water as well as biscuits. 

Modern multi-story office building with glass facade, ideal for corporate events in Birmingham.

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Versatile meeting space in NRC Birmingham, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Refreshment station at NRC Birmingham, featuring coffee and snacks for events and meetings.

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Flexible meeting space in NRC Birmingham, ideal for workshops and corporate events.

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NRC Birmingham

NRC Birmingham: Unique Conference Hub

Host memorable conferences at Drayton Manor Hotel in Staffordshire, a unique venue fostering innovation and professional engagement.

The Tower Suite is the largest event space, located approximately 200 yards from the hotel ideal for conferences, corporate kick of events, team building days and exhibitions. The suite has its own private entrance, spacious lounge area, built in dance floor, access to the outdoor bandstand area, bar and parking. Available for dry hire with access to satellite kitchen for external approved caterers. Exclusive use when holding an event using both Tower and Hamilton Suite.

Tower Suite at Drayton Manor Hotel, spacious event hall for conferences and seminars.

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Tower Suite at Drayton Manor Hotel, elegant event space for meetings and banquets.

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Tower Suite at Drayton Manor Hotel, versatile meeting space for events and gatherings.

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Tower Suite at Drayton Manor Hotel, spacious gazebo for outdoor events, ideal for gatherings.

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Tower Suite at Drayton Manor Hotel, elegant decor for events and meetings.

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Tower Suite

Drayton Manor Hotel

Drayton Manor: Unique Conference Space

Host your conference at Jodrell Bank Centre, Staffordshire's unique venue with immersive 3D films and state-of-the-art AV for engaging events.

Built in 2022, our 140 capacity curved theatre offers a range of 3D immersive films and state of the art AV equipment. perfect for Planetarium Wedding Ceremonies, Conferences, Panel Discusssions and Film Screenings

Space Dome at Jodrell Bank: immersive venue with curved screen for engaging events.

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Space Dome at Jodrell Bank: immersive venue for corporate events and workshops.

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Lunar rover projection in Space Dome, Jodrell Bank for immersive space events.

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Space Dome

Manchester

Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement

Jodrell Bank: Unique Staffordshire Venue

Versatile interconnected rooms in a historic venue with modern amenities. Ideal for various events.

The Lodge Rooms are our most versatile event spaces, comprised of three inter-connecting rooms that can be used individually, as pairs, or altogether depending on your event requirements. 

The rooms are perfect for multiple events including exhibitions, receptions, conferences, meetings and dinners and can hold up to 150 delegates for a reception. 

All three lodge rooms have wi-fi, air conditioning, up-to-date AV and stunning period features.


Lodge Rooms at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, featuring red chairs for corporate meetings.

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Meeting room with red chairs, ideal for workshops and conferences at IET Birmingham.

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Versatile meeting space with round tables and red chairs for corporate events at IET Birmingham.

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Lodge Rooms at IET Birmingham with red carpet, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Versatile event space with red chairs and natural light for meetings and conferences.

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Lodge Rooms 1, 2 and 3

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

A modern business hotel in central Birmingham with 20 meeting rooms for up to 275 guests.

Whether you’re planning a conference, hosting a training session or running a major meeting, Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham is the perfect place for your next event. As a business hotel, Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham has 20 fully equipped meeting rooms that can hold up to 275 guests, and the hotel offers bespoke business packages that can be tailored to suit your individual business needs.

Meeting room in Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham with projector, ideal for corporate events.

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Meeting room in Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham with projector for professional events.

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Meeting room at Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham with theater seating for corporate events.

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Meeting room setup in Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Room 101

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham

Historic venue with two halls, gardens, and parking. Ideal for events, conferences, and team-building.

West Midlands Circus Centre features a large main hall and smaller hall, both with original elegant wooden features giving it an impressive and welcoming feel. Adaptable spaces , nestled inside its own small grounds featuring old trees and green areas as well as off street parking, it provides a great meeting, training, conference or AGM location. Within a few minutes walk from Fiveways station, WMCC is perfect for board meetings, workshops, training, presentations and bespoke corporate and business events. For team building and we can provide circus and acrobatic beginner experiences. 


Versatile West Midlands Circus Centre venue with high ceilings for acrobatics events.

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Whole Venue at West Midlands Circus Centre, organized meeting space for collaborative sessions.