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Discover the charm of Quirky Conference Venues in the West Midlands, where unique settings inspire creativity and engagement. These venues offer a refreshing departure from the conventional, fostering a memorable atmosphere for delegates. Consider the impact of an unconventional space on your next corporate gathering.

Elevate events with Peaky Blinders tours for immersive experiences, or host at Villa Park for a sporty flair. Utilize the Custard Factory's creative spaces for vibrant, artsy gatherings.

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Birmingham's Brindleyplace offers dynamic business environments, with Deutsche Bank and Deloitte offices emphasizing the area's commercial significance. The Mailbox caters to corporate luxury with high-end retail and waterside dining for networking events.

BUSINESS

Birmingham's history shines in venues like Aston Hall, a Jacobean mansion, and the Town Hall, a Roman-inspired landmark. The city's industrial heritage is celebrated at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

HISTORY

West Midlands offers a range of venues perfect for hosting events, from historic buildings to modern spaces. The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre provides a central location with state-of-the-art facilities, while the iconic Symphony Hall is known for its excellent acoustics, making it an ideal spot for musical performances and conferences.

For those looking for a unique backdrop, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens presents a serene setting with lush landscapes and Victorian glasshouses. The National Exhibition Centre, just outside the city, is one of the UK's largest exhibition centers, hosting everything from trade shows to large-scale conventions.

Sports enthusiasts might consider the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, which not only hosts international cricket matches but also offers event spaces with views of the pitch. The Arena Birmingham, a leading indoor venue, regularly holds sports events, concerts, and comedy shows, providing a versatile space for various types of gatherings.

Cultural options include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, where guests can enjoy events surrounded by world-class art and history. The Thinktank, Birmingham's science museum, offers interactive exhibits that can add a fun and educational twist to any event.

Accessibility is a key feature, with Birmingham New Street Station connecting the city to the rest of the UK, and Birmingham Airport serving international visitors. With a range of hotels and restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, West Midlands (Birmingham) is well-equipped to accommodate event attendees, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

West Midlands

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.

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Elevate your next corporate event with Quirky Conference Venues in the West Midlands. Unique spaces that inspire and captivate.

Quirky Conference Venues in West Midlands

Quirky Conference Venues

Discover IET Birmingham, a unique conference venue in the West Midlands, perfect for engaging corporate events and seminars.

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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Kingston Theatre

Birmingham

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

IET Birmingham: Unique Conference Hub

Discover Highbury Hall for your next conference in the West Midlands. A unique venue with top facilities and inspiring 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 West Mids Conferences

Discover Fazeley Studios for your next conference in the West Midlands. A quirky venue that fosters creativity and innovation.

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 West Mids Conferences

Discover Centrala Space in Digbeth for your next conference. A quirky venue in the West Midlands that sparks creativity and engagement.

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: Unique Digbeth Venue

Discover Glee Club Birmingham for a unique conference experience in the West Midlands. Inspire with a venue steeped in comedy greatness.

If you're bored of holding your conferences in the same old style rooms, the Glee Club Birmingham Studio is the breath of fresh air you'll be looking for. This intimate space gives everyone in the room a perfect view of the stage and visa versa. With its own bar and food available from our in-house kitchen, this is the perfect space for presentations and workshops with a difference. Who wouldn't want to address their team from the very stage comedy greats such as Lee Evans, John Bishop, Michael Mcintyre and Sarah Millican have performed?

Intimate stage setup with microphone for presentations in Glee Club Birmingham.

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Vibrant "glee" stage backdrop in Birmingham for live performances and events.

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Intimate event space in Glee Club Birmingham with colorful backdrop for performances and workshops.

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Glee Club Birmingham

Glee Club: Unique Conference Venue, West Midlands

Discover St Barnabas Lighthouse in West Midlands for your next conference. A unique venue that blends charm with top-notch facilities.

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

St Barnabas Church Centre

St Barnabas Lighthouse: Unique Conferences

Discover the Custard Factory for your next conference in West Midlands. A unique venue that fosters creativity and innovation.

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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Factory Works

Custard Factory

Custard Factory: Unique Conference Space

Discover Aston Hall for your next conference in the West Midlands. A quirky venue that promises an inspiring and captivating experience.

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 West Mids Conferences

Discover Secret Space Digbeth for your next conference in West Midlands. A quirky venue with industrial charm that inspires creativity.

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

Discover The Old Library, a unique conference venue in the West Midlands that promises to inspire and captivate professionals.

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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Exclusive Hire

The Old Library

The Old Library: Unique West Mids Venue

Discover The Eastside Rooms, a unique conference venue in the West Midlands, perfect for captivating corporate events.

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

Eastside Rooms: Unique West Mids Venue

Discover Park Regis Birmingham for unique conferences in the West Midlands. Inspire with stunning views and bespoke event services.

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.

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

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Sky Gallery in Park Regis Birmingham, modern event venue with gray chairs for conferences.

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Sky Gallery

Park Regis Birmingham

Park Regis: Unique Conference Venue, West Midlands

Discover The Castle & Falcon for unique conference venues in the West Midlands. Inspire with iconic music heritage and top facilities.

The Castle & Falcon is one of the City's most iconic live music and club spaces! With a standing capacity of 400 (seated 120) plus an industry-leading tech spec, this is THE spot to have a good time! Our famous stage has previously played host to some of the biggest names in music including Sam Fender, Kate Nash, and Tom Walker to name just a few! This flexible space is perfect for all types of events whether it be live music, parties, DJ nights, or even conferences!

Live music venue with dynamic lighting, ideal for concerts and corporate events.

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Vibrant live music event at Castle & Falcon with dynamic lighting and engaged audience.

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Vibrant live music event at Castle & Falcon with engaged audience and dynamic lighting.

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Packed live music venue at Castle & Falcon showcasing audience engagement and atmosphere.

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Vibrant live music event at Castle & Falcon with energetic crowd and electrifying atmosphere.

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Arts

Live Music Venue

Castle & Falcon

The Castle & Falcon: Unique Conferences

Discover Foundry, a quirky conference venue in West Midlands. Inspire with creative spaces, natural light & top tech for up to 150 delegates.

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.