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Warwickshire's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, blending historical charm with modern facilities. These venues provide an inspiring atmosphere that fosters creativity and engagement, ideal for companies seeking a distinctive setting for their next conference.

Kenilworth Castle enchants with Elizabethan gardens for open-air events, while the British Motor Museum revs up unique automotive-themed gatherings, surrounded by iconic vehicles that fuel engaging conversations and memorable experiences.

LANDMARKS

Easily navigate Warwickshire via the M40, connecting to London and Birmingham. Rail services at Leamington Spa, Rugby, and Nuneaton ensure swift travel. Plus, The Beatles famously visited Leamington Spa in the '60s!

TRANSPORT

Warwickshire's architectural tapestry weaves in The Assembly Rooms, with its Georgian elegance, ideal for sophisticated events, and the Art Deco RSC Cinema, offering a vintage flair for distinctive gatherings.

ARCHITECTURE

Warwickshire offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern facilities, making it an ideal location for hosting events. The county is home to the famous Warwick Castle, which dates back to William the Conqueror's era. This medieval castle provides a stunning backdrop for any gathering, with its grand halls and beautiful gardens. For a more contemporary setting, the Warwickshire Event Centre offers versatile spaces for conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows.

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is another gem in Warwickshire's crown. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre here presents an opportunity to combine cultural experiences with events. Attendees can enjoy world-class performances before or after meetings and conferences.

The county also boasts several stately homes and country estates like Stoneleigh Abbey and Compton Verney, where elegance meets history, providing serene environments for weddings, corporate retreats, and private parties. These venues often feature extensive grounds perfect for outdoor activities and team-building exercises.

For sports enthusiasts, the Warwickshire Golf & Country Club and the Dallas Burston Polo Club offer splendid facilities for events with a sporting twist. They cater to both professional gatherings and casual get-togethers, with the added bonus of engaging in golf or polo.

With excellent transport links, including proximity to Birmingham Airport and major motorways, Warwickshire is easily accessible for guests coming from various locations. The county's range of venues, from historic to modern, caters to all tastes and event requirements, ensuring a memorable experience for hosts and attendees alike.

Warwickshire

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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Discover unique and quirky conference venues in Warwickshire, perfect for creating memorable corporate events that inspire and engage.

Quirky Conference Venues in Warwickshire

Quirky Conference Venues

Grade II listed castle hotel with 400-capacity tiered theatre space, stage and state-of-the-art AV. Quirky Warwickshire conference venue from £240 per delegate daily.

The Evesham is a large multi function room. Purpose built with sloped flooring. It's pillar free with a large stage and dance area lends itself to presentations and live shows. This fantastic space boasts state of the Art AV and lighting perfect for wow factor meetings and Gala dinner events.

Event at The Evesham, Studley Castle: speaker engaging audience in a vibrant venue.

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Elegant event space at Studley Castle with speaker addressing engaged audience. Conference setup.

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Dinner Dance

Events

The Evesham

London

Studley Castle

Historic football stadium's Trinity suite with pitch views, up to 200 theatre-style, built-in AV, from £795 evening hire for unique Warwickshire conferences.

This spacious and bright room is a wonderful choice for events and celebrations. With copious natural light this space has beautiful views over Aston Parkland. It is an open-plan space so you have ample room to relax and entertain. You are able to make full use of the stylish 82 bar to keep your guests refreshed. 

Trinity at Villa Park: modern stadium exterior, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining space at Villa Park, ideal for corporate events and weddings.

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Trinity at Villa Park stadium with a well-maintained pitch for sports and corporate events.

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Reception

Trinity 

Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club

600-capacity industrial blank canvas at iconic football stadium, ideal for quirky conferences. Theatre-style up to 500, cabaret 300. From £1,730 full-day exclusive hire.

WV1 is an industrial blank canvas ideal for your special day. With a full civil ceremony wedding license. Molineux is a wonderful venue to celebrate your wedding with friends and family. Our Friendly, professional team will help organise every aspect of your wedding and we can adapt our facilities to your individual needs. 

Elegant event space at Molineux Stadium with round tables for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant WV1 Whole event space at Molineux Stadium, ideal for weddings and gatherings.

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Standing

Weddings

WV1 Whole

Birmingham

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

1000-capacity riverside venue with vehicle access for exhibitions, ideal for quirky conferences. 10-minute walk from Oxford station, from £35 per delegate including AV.

The King's Centre, Oxford is a perfect location for National, Regional and local business events. It has versitile spaces suitable for seminars, conferences, product Launches, team building, staff away days and exhibitions.  
The King's Centre has a range of 10 different breakout spaces to support events.   
The King's Centre has City Centre parking but is also just a 10 minute walk from Oxford Rail station and local bus stops and if travelling with Great Western Railway there are discounted tickets - e.g £15.00 return from London. 



Thames Hall conference with engaged audience, modern venue, blue lighting, event design.

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Thames Hall conference venue in Oxford with round tables for networking event.

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Thames Hall in Oxford, spacious conference venue for seminars and training events.

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Thames Hall in Oxford set for a corporate presentation with empty chairs and event setup.

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"Participant surfing on wave simulator at Thames Hall, Oxford for team-building event."

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Business

Thames Hall 

Oxford

The King's Centre, Oxford 

The King's Centre Thames Hall

Floor-to-ceiling glass venue in Birmingham's Cube overlooking canals, ideal for quirky conferences. Seats 200 dining, 300 standing. From £4,000 evening hire with midnight

Canalside is located in The Cube on Level 6 and is a blank canvas to make your mark and surrounded by floor to ceiling glass windows, Our event space allows you to create your own unique & bespoke event, from dinner dances to award ceremonies, product launches to birthday celebrations.

We can cater for up to 200 guests for a dinner and 160for a dinner dance complete with impressive black & white dancefloor. The event space also has its own private bar which is fully licenced until 12am. 

Canalside lends itself to Summer Parties, Corporate Events & Christmas Parties.

Vibrant stage with grand piano and drum kit at Canalside for live concerts and events.

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Elegant event space with checkered flooring and purple lighting, perfect for weddings or corporate events.

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Elegant Canalside venue with fine dining setup for corporate events and galas.

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Elegant Canalside venue set for a gala dinner with ambient lighting and round tables.

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Elegant wedding fayre flyer at Canalside venue with complimentary canapés and drinks.

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Whole venue

Canalside

240-capacity Symphony Ballroom in central Birmingham hotel, ideal for quirky conferences with natural daylight, 3-phase power, from £2,000 daily venue hire.

A state-of-the-art space which is ideal for meetings, banquets, and corporate events, the Symphony Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Birmingham offers an exceptional venue for your business needs. With its prime location in Birmingham city centre, this modern 4-star hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with natural light, creating an inspiring atmosphere for both casual networking events and formal corporate dinners. Equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities and a 3-phase power supply, the Symphony Ballroom ensures seamless presentations and engaging discussions. Our dedicated team provides tailored delegate packages, ensuring every detail is taken care of, from catering to technical support. With direct access to the International Conference Centre and a range of amenities including a business centre, concierge desk, and multilingual staff, your event will be both efficient and memorable. Whether hosting a large conference or an intimate gathering, the Symphony Ballroom is the perfect choice for a successful business event in Birmingham.

Symphony Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Birmingham, elegant chairs for conferences and seminars.

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Symphony Ballroom at Hyatt Regency Birmingham, elegant tables set for formal events.

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Elegant Symphony Ballroom setup for formal events with white tablecloths and floral centerpieces.

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Symphony Ballroom

Hyatt Regency Birmingham

354-seat tiered auditorium in Birmingham's iconic STEM centre, ideal for quirky conferences with presentation facilities and boardrooms from £47 per delegate.

The AUDITORIUM on level 4 is equipped with presentation facilities and high-speed Wi-Fi making this the ideal space to deliver large-scale events such as conferences, AGMs and screenings. This space is suitable for up to 350 delegates and comes equipped with a registration area. Our on-site technician will be on hand to ensure you make the very best impression. 

Packed auditorium at Millennium Point hosting an exciting esports event with large screen.

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Auditorium at Millennium Point, panel discussion on future events, networking opportunity.

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Engaged audience in Millennium Point auditorium at a lively networking event.

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Theatre

AUDITORIUM

Millennium Point

Birmingham Science Museum conference venue with planetarium, steam engines and interactive exhibits. Event Suite seats 100 theatre-style, from £49 per delegate including 

Hiring the Event Suite gives you your own dedicated entrance plus a reception area to meet and greet your guests. You can use our partition walls to divide the space into one, two or thee areas. 

We offer inbuilt AV and projectors in two of the spaces. Complimentary WiFi for you and your guests comes as standard. If you need something more complex, we've got great specialist suppliers on hand that can bring in additional equipment if you require. 

This space is perfect for a small business meeting or Lunch. 



Event Suite at Thinktank: modern meeting space with round tables for corporate workshops.

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Modern reception area in Thinktank Event Suite, perfect for meetings and networking.

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Modern meeting room in Thinktank, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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Event Suite at Thinktank: versatile meeting space with round tables for workshops and presentations.

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Buffet

Event Suite 

Thinktank 

Historic Birmingham city-centre hotel with elegant Grand Ballroom for 200 cabaret-style, blending heritage charm with modern conference technology and Wi-Fi.

The Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hotel Birmingham is an exquisite venue that seamlessly blends historic elegance with modern sophistication, making it the perfect choice for your next business event. This stunning space, beautifully restored to showcase its original grandeur, offers a captivating backdrop for conferences, corporate meetings, and gala dinners. With state-of-the-art technology and high-speed Wi-Fi, your presentations will impress and engage. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring every detail is tailored to your needs, from business breakfasts to lavish banquets. Located in the heart of Birmingham, The Grand Ballroom provides easy access for your guests, making it an ideal setting for memorable occasions. Elevate your business events in a venue that truly embodies luxury and style.

Grand Ballroom at Grand Hotel Birmingham with high ceilings, ideal for upscale events.

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Elegant Grand Ballroom at Grand Hotel Birmingham, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Grand Ballroom at Grand Hotel Birmingham, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Cabaret

The Grand Ballroom

Grand Hotel Birmingham

Art deco venue in Leicester accommodating up to 1,400 theatre-style or 800 cabaret, ideal for quirky conferences with cinema screen and comprehensive AV.

Athena is the ultimate destination for concerts, exhibitions, festivals, shows, weddings, and sporting events. With versatile spaces like the stunning Cinema Suite, elegant Deco Bar, vibrant Foyer, and stylish Gallery, we provide the perfect backdrop for every occasion. Trusted by iconic brands such as O2, Amazon, and Krispy Kreme, and celebrated events like Miss Great Britain, Bowls England, and ABBAMANIA, Athena ensures unforgettable experiences. From intimate gatherings to grand productions, our venue adapts to your vision, delivering excellence at every step. 

Vibrant event space in Athena with dynamic lighting and engaging audience for immersive experiences.

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Circus-themed event space in Athena with dynamic lighting and engaging stage design.

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Vibrant concert scene at Whole Venue in Athena with dynamic lighting and enthusiastic crowd.

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Vibrant stage performance at Whole Venue in Athena with dynamic dancers and engaged audience.

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Vibrant event space with elegant decor for a Cirque de Lumière gathering.

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Other

Whole Venue

Leicester

Athena

Grade 2 listed former munitions factory with glass roof and exposed brick walls, accommodating up to 150 cabaret-style for quirky conferences in Birmingham.

Available for a Variety of Events, The Birmingham Black Box Theatre & Events Venue is the perfect backdrop for your creative projects. Ideal for photo shoots and film screenings, our unique space offers a stunning setting for film sets and private networking events. With its historic charm and versatile layout, it’s also suitable for fundraisers, awards shows, rehearsals, and creatively staged theatrical performances.

Housed in a Grade 2 Listed building, our venue features a striking glass roof that floods the space with natural light, complemented by the warmth of exposed brick walls. Spanning 10,000 square feet, with an additional 3,000 square feet in our unfinished basement, the venue can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Equipped with high-speed WiFi, a bar, and a tech booth, we provide all the essentials for a successful event.

Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale production, The Birmingham Black Box Theatre offers secure storage and a ground floor plus mezzanine layout, ensuring a seamless experience for you and your guests. Elevate your next project in a space that inspires creativity and innovation.

Birmingham Black Box Theatre meeting setup with chairs, tables, and presentation screen.

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Birmingham Black Box Theatre stage with leather couch, ideal for workshops and interviews.

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Film and Photo

The Birmingham Black Box Theatre 

The Birmingham Black Box Theatre & Events Venue

The Birmingham Black Box Theatre

8,169 sqft Victorian gasworks conversion overlooking Grand Union Canal. Theatre-style for 200, standing 300. Historic industrial architecture with modern tech, £72 per pe

The Third Floor at Ice House is a versatile and spacious venue that combines historic Victorian architectural features with modern amenities. With a total lettable area of 8169 SQFT, the Third Floor offers a unique setting for a variety of events and meetings. The space features a stylish stairwell, a reception area, and a picturesque canalside view, creating a memorable atmosphere for any occasion. Suitable for corporate events, conferences, and receptions, the Third Floor provides a grand setting for gatherings of all kinds. The venue is part of the Digbeth estate and is supported by Create Central, ensuring a high-quality experience for all guests.

Third Floor and Mezzanine at The Bond, a stylish venue for events with waterfront views.

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Spacious modern venue with exposed beams, perfect for corporate events and workshops.

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Stylish venue with rustic brick, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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Stylish event space with high ceilings, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Modern corridor with glass walls in The Bond, perfect for networking events and breakout sessions.

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Third Floor and Mezzanine

The Bond

Historic football stadium conference venue in Birmingham accommodating up to 300 standing, 200 theatre-style. Full AV equipment, catering services from £50 per delegate d

Event Spaces at Aston Villa Football Club offers a versatile and dynamic environment for hosting a variety of events. This space is ideal for corporate meetings, conferences, private parties, and social gatherings. With its unique atmosphere, Event Spaces provides an excellent backdrop for both formal and informal occasions. The venue is equipped to accommodate different types of events, ensuring that every detail is catered for, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Whether you are planning a business seminar, a wedding reception, or a networking event, Event Spaces can be tailored to meet your specific needs, making it a perfect choice for event organizers looking for a memorable location.

Elegant banquet hall at Aston Villa FC, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Sophisticated dining space at Aston Villa FC for corporate events and receptions.

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Elegant dining area at Aston Villa FC, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Sophisticated dining space at Aston Villa FC, perfect for corporate events and private dinners.

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Event Spaces

Aston Villa Football Club

250-capacity Victorian chapel in Birmingham's Creative Quarter with original windows, high ceilings, ideal for quirky conferences from £55 per person day delegate.

The Canopy at The Bond is a versatile and modern conference venue located in Birmingham. It offers a spacious and contemporary setting with high ceilings, industrial-chic design, and abundant natural light. The venue is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, flexible layouts, and adjacent breakout spaces, making it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events. Its central location and stylish ambiance ensure a professional yet creative environment for hosting impactful events.

The Canopy at The Bond: modern event space with natural light for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Modern event venue with wooden chairs and natural light at The Canopy, Fazeley Studios.

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Spacious event venue at The Bond, featuring wooden chairs for presentations and natural light.

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The Canopy at The Bond: modern event space with natural light for conferences and workshops.

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The Canopy at The Bond: modern event space with large windows for corporate meetings and gatherings.