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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

Host memorable conferences at Austin Court, a unique venue in Warwickshire with state-of-the-art AV, tiered seating and dedicated support.

The perfect space for hosting lectures, conferences, seminars or even an award ceremony, the Kingston Theatre offers latest AV and excellent audience experience. With tiered seating for up to 150 delegates, each seat has foldaway laptop tables and power sockets. We offer dedicated technical support so that you can have a stress-free event and make the best use of our cutting-edge AV equipment. The room also has free wi-fi and air conditioning for warmer days. 

We also offer a dedicated Green Room behind the stage giving speakers a quiet space to prepare for lectures, seminars and talks. 

Kingston Theatre auditorium with tiered seating for conferences and presentations.

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Kingston Theatre auditorium with modern AV setup for professional conferences and seminars.

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Kingston Theatre at IET Birmingham with dual screens and vibrant purple lighting for conferences.

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Modern conference room at Kingston Theatre with tiered red seating for corporate events.

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Kingston Theatre auditorium with tiered red seating for professional events and presentations.

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IET Birmingham: Austin Court

Austin Court: Unique Warwickshire Venue

Host your conference at The Old Library, Warwickshire's unique venue with period features and a dedicated team to ensure a memorable event.

Our main space is light and airy, flooded with natural daylight. Full of period features including vaulted ceilings and iconic arch windows, this space will conduct a positive and warm atmosphere, ensuring you have a stimulating and productive event with us. For larger conferences, the adjoining Reading Room is available either as a breakout space, buffet area or cloakroom to serve your needs. 

Our personable conference team are on hand from enquiry to event to ensure that your event is successful and memorable. 

Exclusive Hire in The Old Library: spacious meeting setup with round tables for collaboration.

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Exclusive Hire in The Old Library: elegant event space with round tables for meetings.

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Exclusive Hire in The Old Library: bright meeting setup with round tables for collaboration.

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The Old Library

The Old Library: Unique Warwickshire Venue

Host engaging conferences at Aston Hall, Warwickshire's unique venue with versatile spaces for up to 80 delegates.

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 Conference Space

Host your conference at Fazeley Studios in Warwickshire, a unique venue for corporate events that demand creativity and flair.

The Fazeley Room is a Birmingham conference venue that can hold 200 delegates. The space is a large blank canvas that allows businesses, working in collaboration with our events team, to put their own unique stamp on it! A projector, screen, and PA system are available. The likes of the NHS, Google, Microsoft, the Conservative Party, Nandos, Clarins, New Look, and Argos have all used the venue for conferences/events. 


Fazeley Room event space with warm lighting, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Spacious Fazeley Room with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Versatile Fazeley Room with natural light, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Fazeley Room event space with stage setup, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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The Fazeley Room

Fazeley Studios

Fazeley Studios: Unique Warwickshire Venue

Host your conference at Centrala Space, Warwickshire's unique venue blending art and industry for memorable corporate events.

Centrala can host business events like meetings, conferences, workshops, staff away days. What you can find here is unusual artistic atmosphere in industrial surroundings of Digbeth .
The space can host up to 75 seated theatre style or 50 board room style.
There is everything you need to run your event: projector, large screen, PA, flip- chart. We can provide our own catering ranging from snacks to banquet style breakfast and lunches . We can also provide bar including varied cocktail menu.

Centrala Gallery event space with minimalist design, perfect for art exhibitions and gatherings.

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Centrala Gallery event space with buffet setup, perfect for meetings and social gatherings.

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Centrala Gallery event space with red tablecloths and buffet setup for engaging gatherings.

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Centrala Gallery event space with warm lighting for meetings and gatherings.

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Centrala Gallery event space 

Centrala Space 

Centrala Space: Warwickshire's Unique Venue

Host your conference at Warwickshire's Custard Factory for a unique, industrial vibe that sparks creativity and engagement.

Factory Works is located in the Custard Factory in the heart of Digbeth. The Works comprise the former loading docs for the Factory and have been lovingly restored to show its industrial architecture.  It is the ideal venue for conferences, corporate dinners, product launches, festivals, weddings, and private parties. The venue comprises of 1200 sqm of space and is located in the Courtyard of the Custard Factory which is home to a hive of creative businesses, cafes, bars, and independent shops. 

Spacious industrial venue at Custard Factory for creative events and workshops.

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Modern restroom with yellow stall doors for high-traffic events at Custard Factory.

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Modern venue with large windows at Factory Works, ideal for events and networking.

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Spacious industrial venue with high ceilings for corporate events and workshops.

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Custard Factory

Custard Factory: Unique Conference Space

Explore Highbury Hall for quirky conference venues in Warwickshire. Ideal for corporate events, with top facilities and break-out rooms.

Available for hire for exclusive use, set within it's own grounds.  Suitable for up to 100 guests theatre style with many break-out / syndicate rooms.  

Highbury Hall is the ideal venue for conferences, training sessions, away days, meetings, board meetings and team building days.  A unique venue with excellent service, quality catering, on-site parking.

WiFi, laptop, projector, screen and PA system are available for hire.  Day Delegate Rates also available.

Elegant wedding venue with blue walls and white chairs, ideal for formal gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall at Highbury Hall, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Elegant banquet hall at Highbury Hall, perfect for weddings and formal events.

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Highbury Hall

Highbury Hall: Unique Warwickshire Venue

Host memorable conferences at St Barnabas Lighthouse in Warwickshire. A unique venue with top-notch 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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St Barnabas Church Centre

St Barnabas Lighthouse: Quirky Conferences

Host your conference at The Eastside Rooms in Warwickshire, a modern venue with advanced AV systems and flexible spaces for a memorable event.

The Affinity suite is ample space in The Eastside Rooms, built for conferences and events. This is more than enough to say why you should choose it if you need a modern and flexible place to hold a conference, meeting, or presentation. As it is brand new, you can expect an advanced audio and visual system, with our team always prepared to help you. Use the Skyfold walls to separate the suite into two rooms if needed. 

Elegant banquet hall in Affinity Suite, perfect for corporate events and gala dinners.

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Affinity Suite event space with seating for conferences and presentations.

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Affinity Suite event stage with modern seating, ideal for presentations and discussions.

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Affinity Suite event space with round tables, ideal for conferences and galas.

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Affinity Suite

The Eastside Rooms

The Eastside Rooms: Unique Warwickshire Venue

Explore The BCEC for your next conference in Warwickshire. Unique spaces that inspire creativity and engagement for professional events.

The Mercian Suite provides an extensive area for up to a maximum of 650 for a conference and up to 450 guests for a full-service dinner. Located in the vibrant heart of Birmingham, The BCEC offers unparalleled flexibility with over 2000 square metres of versatile event space across three floors. Ideal for corporate gatherings, the Mercian Suite can be configured to suit your needs, featuring state-of-the-art technology like ClickShare for seamless presentations. With its stylish design and convenient location just minutes from Birmingham New Street Station, your event will leave a lasting impression. Whether hosting a large conference or an elegant dinner, The Mercian Suite is the perfect choice for any business occasion.

Spacious conference venue at The Mercian, featuring round tables for corporate events.

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Spacious conference room at The Mercian, ideal for seminars and presentations.

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The Mercian

The BCEC

The BCEC: Warwickshire's Unique Venue

Host engaging conferences at Foundry, Warwickshire's unique venue with inspiring spaces, natural light, and top-notch facilities.

Throwing a larger event? We have just the space. Light, bright and inviting 150 person space bursting with creative inspiration. A large, open and dynamic space designed for sketching, scribbling, workshopping and collaborating. Set in the corner of the building this room has ample natural lighting overlooking Oozells Square with it beautiful Cherry Blossoms. A fully-flexible space with fast Wi-Fi, 2 moveable 80-inch television and conference calling.

Modern open atrium with greenery, ideal for networking events and casual meetings.

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Vibrant networking event in modern Foundry office space with greenery and engaged attendees.

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Versatile event space with flexible seating for meetings and social gatherings.

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Versatile event space with flexible seating and natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Full Event Space

Foundry

Foundry: Unique Warwickshire Conference Hub

Explore Secret Space Digbeth for distinctive conference venues in Warwickshire, perfect for corporate events that stand out and captivate.

The largest of 4 event spaces Room 1 offers you a huge open plan warehouse event space, with a gable roof that washes the floor with an abundance of natural light. 

The room has a lot of steelwork and industrial features which is ideal if you prefer to host your events in exciting and unusual event spaces.

It is ideal if you are planning a conference, exhibition, gala dinner, award ceremony, company fun day, Christmas party or indeed most corporate events. 




Vibrant event space SS1 in Digbeth, ideal for concerts and corporate gatherings.

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Dynamic band performance with vibrant lighting at SS1, ideal for live music events.

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"SS1 event space in Digbeth with vibrant lighting and ornate throne for unique gatherings."

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Dynamic event space SS1 in Digbeth with vibrant geometric floor for team-building activities.

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Secret Space digbeth

Secret Space Digbeth: Unique Conferences

Elevate your conference in Warwickshire's Park Regis Sky Gallery. A unique space with stunning views, perfect for engaging corporate events.

The 16th-floor gallery of the Park Regis is a blank canvas space that can fit any event you are planning, whether it’s a meeting, conference, or seminar. A team of expert technicians is there to help you with the audio and visual setup. You have various catering options, from the professional kitchen to professional catering and a buffet . Floor-to-ceiling windows and lighting will give a nice touch to every event.

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Sky Gallery event space in Birmingham, set for a modern conference with round tables.

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Park Regis Birmingham

Park Regis Sky Gallery - Quirky Warwickshire Venue

Host your conference at The Alchemist in Warwickshire for a unique, inspiring corporate event. Perfect for memorable, engaging experiences.

The Alchemist Brindleyplace is situated in the heart of Birmingham City Centre and is a short walk away from the mailbox and the Bullring.

Surrounded by Birmingham's labyrinth of canals, our elevated first-floor venue is the ideal space for networking events, team building days, new product launches, Christmas parties, conferences and so much more!

You can have the whole venue dedicated to your event, with drinks receptions, canapes and bowl food options available upon request.

Booking this space comes with the option to have a DJ and the ability to stay open later should your event require

Stylish event space at The Alchemist Brindleyplace for networking and gatherings.

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Modern venue hire at The Alchemist Brindleyplace, ideal for events and meetings.