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Discover the ideal backdrop for company retreats in the West Midlands, where professional event organisers can find a diverse range of venues to foster team cohesion and strategic planning. Consider accessibility, amenities, and atmosphere to ensure a productive and memorable retreat experience.

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.

THINGS TO DO

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.

United Kingdom

Explore top venues for company retreats in the West Midlands. Perfect settings for team building and corporate strategy sessions.

Company Retreats in West Midlands

Company Retreats

A large canal-side room with oak floors and brick walls. Ideal for dinners or receptions up to 150.

This large room has a peaceful canal side location. The room can seat up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner or banquet. The beautiful oak floors and red brick walls are a wonderful backdrop for your events. It can comfortably accommodate 150 guests for a reception. 

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Waterside Room at IET Birmingham: elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Waterside Room at IET Birmingham, elegant wedding venue with floral decor and natural light.

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Weddings

Waterside Room

Birmingham

IET Birmingham: Austin Court

A semi-private space with 11 racing simulators for up to 80 guests. Ideal for team building and events.

P5 is one of most exclusive areas, perfect for bigger groups to race and socialise.

With 11 racing simulators, it hosts up to 80 guests. This space can also be combined with P4 to make it the ultimate events space hosting up to 130 guests with 19 simulators.

A fantastic space for team building, social celebrations, or corporate bookings!

P5 Semi-Private Space at F1 Arcade Birmingham, ideal for corporate events and team-building.

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P5 Semi-Private Space at F1 Arcade Birmingham with racing simulators for corporate events.

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Events

P5 Semi-Private Space

F1 Arcade Birmingham

A football-themed social venue in Bullring, Birmingham. Ideal for corporate events up to 700 guests.

Play, dine and score this summer with a one-of-a-kind corporate event at TOCA Social - Birmingham. Build an unmatched package or let our legendary events team guide you through your journey. Our flexible spaces can also be adapted to provide a more intimate and private event, for those important board meetings or training workshops. If a large space is what you’re after (we can cater up to 700 guests!), our venue is perfect for meetings, seminars and conferences, making TOCA Social - Birmingham the perfect place to host your next corporate event!

Modern event space at TOCA Social Birmingham with vibrant bar and seating for gatherings.

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Vibrant TOCA Social venue with central bar, perfect for networking events and celebrations.

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Engaging speaker at TOCA Social Venue Hire, Birmingham - modern event space for networking.

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Business

TOCA Social Venue Hire

TOCA Social - Birmingham

A vibrant cocktail bar offering unique drinks and clay shooting, ideal for social and corporate events.

Clays in Birmingham, located just a few minutes from Birmingham New Street station, is a premium cocktail bar and competitive socialising space. Experience the thrill of virtual clay target shooting while enjoying our signature cocktails and seriously good food. 

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Stylish event space at The Bar in Clays Birmingham, perfect for cocktail receptions.

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Elegant cocktail with cherry garnish at The Bar, Clays Birmingham for networking events.

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Vibrant food spread at The Bar in Clays Birmingham for corporate events and meetings.

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The Bar

Clays Birmingham

A 360-degree dome in a science museum, perfect for celebrant ceremonies followed by drinks and canapés.

The Planetarium is not a licensed venue but is a magical space for a celebrant ceremony. 

Your guests can enjoy your moment with you in our 360-degree dome before heading into the Museum for drinks and canapes. 

Planetarium at Thinktank with vibrant celestial backdrop for immersive events.

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Theatre

Planetarium 

Thinktank 

Versatile suite in a central hotel with AV, suitable for meetings or social events up to 50 people.

Our Lombard Suite is as suitable to corporate meetings as it is suited to social events. We can accommodate up to  26 boardroom, 50 theatre, 20 U-shape and 27 cabaret. We will supply your meeting with a tea and coffee station in the room or in our beautiful parisian courtyard, along with pads / pens and AV. 

Elegant meeting space at Hotel du Vin Birmingham, ideal for corporate events and intimate gatherings.

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Elegant Hotel du Vin Birmingham venue with historic architecture for corporate events.

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Cabaret

Lombard 

Hotel du Vin Birmingham 

A versatile, light-filled event space in a heritage venue. Ideal for conferences and meetings.

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.

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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

A versatile modern event space near major motorways, ideal for corporate parties and networking events.

This space provides the perfect blank canvas so that you can personalise your tables and bring entertainment on site. We have fantastic relationship with local suppliers including, florists, DJ, set design, cupcakes, and chair cover companies so we have it all under control to help you put on an amazing corporate party, Christmas party, product launch or networking event. 

Networking event at Bournville College with ice sculpture centerpiece and vibrant atmosphere.

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Vibrant Bournville College event with purple lighting and fireworks backdrop.

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Modern Bournville College venue at night, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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Engaged audience at Bournville College conference with speaker and large screen presentation.

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Atrium Street

Bournville College Conference and Events Centre

An elegant ground floor suite at Villa Park, perfect for conferences, dinners, and trade exhibitions with a unique mezzanine level.

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. 

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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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The Lower Ground (formerly The Holte Suite) 

London

Villa Park, home of Aston Villa Football Club

A 354-seat high-tech auditorium in Birmingham, ideal for large-scale events with on-site support.

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. This space is suitable for up to 354 delegates and comes equipped with a registration area. Our on-site technician will be on hand to ensure you make the very best impression. 

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

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Speaker addressing audience in Millennium Point auditorium during a professional conference.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating for Business of Science Conference networking event.

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Millennium Point auditorium with large screen, ideal for presentations and events.

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AUDITORIUM

Millennium Point

A versatile function room in a picturesque golf club, ideal for meetings and social events.


The Function Room at Harborne Golf Club Birmingham is a versatile space suitable for a variety of events and meetings. With a separate entrance, large vestibule, and en-suite toilets, it offers a convenient and private setting. The Function Room is ideal for corporate meetings, conferences, workshops, private parties, and wedding receptions. It provides a comfortable and professional environment for business events and a stylish ambiance for social gatherings.

Function room at Harborne Golf Club, ideal for seminars and workshops with natural light.

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Versatile seminar room with natural light at Harborne Golf Club for events and networking.

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Function room at Harborne Golf Club, ideal for outdoor corporate events and team-building.

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Elegant round table setup with floral centerpiece for formal events at Harborne Golf Club.

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Function room at Harborne Golf Club, lush fairways for corporate events and team-building.

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Function room facility

Harborne Golf Club

A versatile 17,000 sq ft ex-industrial warehouse in Wolverhampton, ideal for parties and concerts.

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 is ideal for parties and concerts and offers a creative edge on some of the more traditional corporate and business venues.

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

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

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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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Main Space

Other

The Hangar

A contemporary canal-side venue in Birmingham for weddings, with indoor and outdoor spaces.

We are fully licensed for civil wedding ceremonies at the Gatehouse, which can seat up to 160 guests. It's contemporary, airy space and overlooking its own private wharf. If you really want to make a splash, you could even arrive by boat.

Once you're legally wed, you and your guests can move outside (weather permitting) or into the Canopy for a Champagne reception and canapes.

The Canopy is our largest event space, tastefully surrounded by glass, with striking views of the canal. The room can accommodate seated wedding breakfast for up to 190 guests.

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