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Discover the allure of unique conference venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham, where distinctive character and innovative design set the stage for memorable corporate events. These venues offer a refreshing departure from the conventional, fostering creativity and engagement in the heart of the city.

Brindleyplace is an interesting and unique area of Birmingham, with plenty of restaurants, bars, as well as some excellent shopping opportunities. 

THINGS TO DO

The area around Brindleyplace was first developed in the early 19th century as a result of the growth of the Birmingham canal network.

HISTORY

As well as restaurants and bars, there are also several large venues nearby, perfect for a range of different events.

VENUE VARIETY

Brindleyplace is a mixed-use development consisting of offices, residential apartments, retail outlets, bars and restaurants located in Birmingham. The area was originally developed on derelict land next to canalside warehouses dating back to the Industrial Revolution. 

The development of Brindleyplace has rescued much of Birmingham's canalside from dereliction and has created a new focus for regeneration in the city centre. The area is now bustling with activity day and night, attracting workers, residents and visitors alike. 

There are plenty of things to see and do in Brindleyplace, making it the perfect location for events such as conferences, exhibitions and parties. There are also a number of good venues for events in Brindleyplace, including the International Convention Centre Birmingham and The National Indoor Arena. 

Brindleyplace is easy to access, whether that's via train, bus, coach or plane, so your guests won't have any trouble finding your events or getting home afterwards.

Brindley Place

Birmingham has excellent transport links, with a comprehensive bus and rail network.

TRANSPORT

Birmingham is home to some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, including the Bullring and Selfridges.

LANDMARKS

Birmingham’s history is visible in its architecture and culture, from its medieval origins to the present day.

Birmingham is a city in the West Midlands of England, known for its rich history and culture. The city has a vibrant events scene, with something going on every night of the week. From live music and club nights to comedy shows and theatre performances, there’s always something to do in Birmingham. The city is also home to a number of excellent venues for events, including the Birmingham Arena, O2 Academy Birmingham and the Birmingham Hippodrome. Birmingham is a great place to hold an event, with its friendly community and wealth of things to do.

Birmingham

Host your next conference in Brindley Place, Birmingham, and impress delegates with venues that offer a unique twist on the traditional.

Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place

Unique Conference Venues

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for professional events that impress and inspire.

The Reading room is a medium sized meeting space located on our first floor, ideal for a variety of business functions. This fully accessible area features its own lobby, perfect for serving refreshments and lunch, ensuring a seamless experience for your delegates. With natural daylight flooding the room, adjustable lighting, and modern built-in technology including a projector and screen, the Reading room is designed to enhance productivity and engagement. Situated in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre offers easy access to three mainline train stations and a metro, making it convenient for all attendees. Our versatile meeting rooms can accommodate up to 210 delegates, and we provide bespoke catering options tailored to your needs. Enjoy free high-speed wireless internet and flexible layouts to suit your event style. Whether you're hosting a training session, conference, or bespoke event, the Reading room at The Priory Rooms is the perfect choice for a successful gathering. Contact us today to book your next meeting!

Reading room with oval table, ideal for conferences and meetings.

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Reading room at The Priory Rooms with round table setup for meetings and conferences.

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Boardroom

Business

Reading room

The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre 

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for impactful corporate events and professional gatherings.

Looking to hold a staff party, banquet, dinner or awards ceremony?  We can host drinks receptions, drinks and canapé receptions, conferences, product launches,  knife and fork buffets, finger buffets, dinners parties such as a staff party, Christmas party or to hold a corporate event.  We delivery a world-class service with a fantastic range of menus for your event. 

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Banqueting Suite

The Council House

Unique Conference Hub @ Brindley Place

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for impactful professional events with a distinctive flair.

Explore is a large space perfect for 170 guests to dine in-between a days conference or presentations. The chefs have designed a creative menu making sure all food is responsibly sourced, and freshly made on site to impress your taste buds.

Modern event space in Birmingham with round tables and vibrant red chairs for meetings.

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Modern event venue in Birmingham with large windows for corporate gatherings.

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Theatre

Dining 

Explore

thestudio Birmingham

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for professional events that need a distinctive setting.

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: elegant event space with round tables for meetings.

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Elegant event venue with round tables, ideal for meetings and social gatherings.

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

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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

Unique Conference Hub at Brindley Place

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for professional events with a distinctive flair.

An elegant ground floor suite situated at the traditional Holte end of the stadium. The Holte Suite having undergone a complete transformation, is a purpose-built conference venue and can cater for events from prestigious conference and sumptuous black tie dinners through to trade exhibitions. The Holte Suite is accessed by its own car park and benefits from a large foyer and a unique mezzanine level which overlooks the main suite. 

Vibrant live performance at The Lower Ground, Villa Park for corporate events and celebrations.

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Elegant event space at Villa Park with round tables, perfect for conferences and gala dinners.

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Event space at Villa Park with round tables, ideal for gatherings and presentations.

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Events

The Lower Ground (formerly The Holte Suite) 

London

Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for professional events with a distinctive flair.

The conference room is the perfect room board room meetings as it provides a speaker system that works with a wireless microphone, projector with screen, and a wide range of formation of table settings for guests up to 60 people.   

Our Building meets covid-19 safety regulations 

* One way system 
* Hand sanitizer around the building
* 2 Metre Distancing throughout the building 
* Facemasks provided 
 

Conference room setup at Humanitarian Academy for Development, ideal for professional gatherings.

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Conference room with U-shaped seating for collaboration at Humanitarian Academy for Development.

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Conference room setup with U-shaped table, red chairs for collaborative workshops.

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Conference room with U-shaped table, red chairs for workshops and strategic planning.

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Conference room with red chairs and projector at Humanitarian Academy for Development.

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Conference 

Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD)

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place. Perfect for professional events, The Jam House offers a distinctive setting.

Whether it’s a hiring of the venue during the day for conferences, meetings, or launch events, or hiring the whole of our restaurant to host a private party, we can cater to all your personal or business needs. With a total capacity of 600, anything is possible!

Seared scallops on green sauce at The Jam House, perfect for events and culinary aesthetics.

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Vibrant event space at The Jam House with bar and stage for corporate events and live music.

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Vibrant bar setup at The Jam House for networking events and social gatherings.

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Vibrant Jam House venue with green lighting, ideal for live music and corporate events.

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Charming brick venue, The Jam House, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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Live music venue

The Jam House

Unique Conference Hub at The Jam House

Discover Cineworld Birmingham in Brindley Place for unique conference venues with cinema-style seating and state-of-the-art facilities.

When it comes to conferences we're total cinema converts, not least of all because of the seating. (You'll never go back to regular old conference chairs). At Hire Space "how to make conferences more engaging" is often a hot topic of discussion. It's safe to say a cinema screen with full surround sound, plus dynamic digital signage, allowing for some fantastic branding opportunities, are both sure-fire ways of engaging with your audience. This is especially true when all of this as standard in the venue hire, without having to spend mountains on production costs, which it does at Cineworld.

Cineworld Birmingham auditorium with plush red seating for film screenings and events.

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Medium screen theater at Cineworld Birmingham with tiered seating for presentations and screenings.

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Medium screen theater with red seating, ideal for corporate events and film screenings.

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Medium screen cinema auditorium with plush red seating for corporate events in Birmingham.

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Medium Screen at Cineworld Birmingham: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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Medium Screen

Cineworld Birmingham - Broad Street

Cineworld Birmingham: Unique Conference Venue

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Ideal for impactful professional events and conferences.

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 room at The Mercian, ideal for seminars and presentations.

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

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The Mercian

The BCEC

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 and Acommotation

Park Regis Birmingham

Discover top Unique Conference Venues in Brindley Place, Birmingham. Perfect for professional events with a modern twist.

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. 

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

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Affinity Suite

The Eastside Rooms

Discover the Foundry in Brindley Place for unique conference venues. Ideal for professional events with a creative twist in Birmingham.

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.

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

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

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

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

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Full Event Space

Foundry

Unique Conference Venue at Foundry, Brindley Place

Fully air-conditioned conference suite with free Wi-Fi access, the Fair Isle at Kettering Conference Centre is the perfect venue for your business needs. This versatile space is equipped with a range of audiovisual equipment available on request, ensuring your presentations and meetings run smoothly. Ideal for large dinners, corporate events, and training sessions, the Fair Isle offers a professional atmosphere complemented by exceptional catering services. Located in the heart of England, Kettering Conference Centre boasts elite technical facilities and a dedicated team to support your event, making it a top choice for businesses seeking a central location with outstanding amenities. Experience seamless connectivity, a welcoming bar area, and a state-of-the-art PA system, all designed to enhance your event. Choose Fair Isle for an unforgettable experience that combines comfort, convenience, and excellence.

Fair Isle meeting space with round tables, ideal for conferences and events.

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Fair Isle event space with round tables, ideal for corporate banquets and conferences.

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Fair Isle

Kettering Conference Centre

Discover Edgbaston Park, a top choice for unique conference venues in Brindley Place, ideal for professional events and impressing delegates.

The largest of the hotel's meeting and event spaces, the Fry Suite is perfect for everything from receptions and dining to conferences and exhibitions. Boasting cool, contemporary decor and space for a range of layouts, the room gives you the freedom and flexibility to bring even the biggest and boldest ideas to life.

This spacious ground-floor room accommodates up to 240 delegates and is fully accessible, conveniently located near the hotel's amenities. It features an area for poster boards, tea and coffee facilities, multiple breakout spaces and air conditioning. 

Modern Fry Suite conference room with round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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Fry Suite conference room with elegant round tables, ideal for events and presentations.

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Fry Suite at Edgbaston Park Hotel, modern event space for conferences and meetings.

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Modern lounge in Fry Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel for networking and meetings.

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Modern lounge in Fry Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel for networking events and meetings.

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Fry Suite

Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre

Edgbaston Park: Unique Conference Hub

Discover Louisa Ryland House in Brindley Place for unique conference venues. Ideal for professional events, with modern facilities and catering options.

- Conference/Event space, holding up to a maximum of 60 delegates.  
- Two presentation screens, connected by HDMI. 
- Catering available, additional costs.
- Bookable by the hour, Half day, or Full day

Modern conference suite with black chairs and dual screens for corporate events.

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Louisa Ryland House Conference Suite, minimalist design, ideal for workshops and presentations.