Away days are your chance to step outside the usual four walls and get your team talking, thinking and collaborating without the distraction of daily inbox chaos. London's packed with venues that go far beyond the standard meeting room — think theme parks with boardrooms overlooking wildlife reserves, Georgian townhouses with garden access, and riverside spaces built for both productivity and fun.
Here are 10 venues that'll help you turn a day out of the office into something genuinely memorable.
1. Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
Chessington World of Adventures Resort brings a serious dose of fun to the away day format. You get proper conference facilities for up to 300 delegates, plus the option to add animal encounters and ride access to your agenda. The boardrooms overlook the Wanyama Reserve, so your morning strategy session comes with a backdrop of giraffes and zebras. A dedicated conference team handles the logistics while you focus on whether to finish with a team building challenge or just let everyone loose on the rollercoasters.
Location: Chessington
Capacity: 275 Theatre
2. Dartmouth House
Dartmouth House
Dartmouth House trades theme park thrills for Georgian elegance, which makes it ideal if your away day needs a more intimate, considered setting. The Long Drawing Room fits 100 theatre-style or 47 cabaret, with natural daylight and interconnecting spaces that let you shift from focused workshop to drinks reception without leaving the building. You're a short walk from Green Park station in the heart of Mayfair, and the private-house atmosphere means your team gets a dose of grandeur without the corporate conference centre vibe.
Location: Mayfair
Capacity: 100 Theatre
3. InterContinental London Park Lane
InterContinental London Park Lane
The InterContinental London Park Lane brings five-star polish to your away day without sacrificing flexibility. Grays seats 80 theatre-style with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Wellington Arch, while the Ballroom scales up to 700 if you're planning something bigger. The dedicated events floor means you can run breakout sessions, workshops and presentations without fighting for space, and the Mayfair address makes it easy for teams travelling from across London. Catering and AV support come as standard, so you can focus on content rather than logistics.
Location: Mayfair
Capacity: 700 Theatre
4. Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier delivers away day energy with a riverside setting that keeps things light and productive at the same time. Orange Box handles up to 450 standing or 260 theatre-style, with full-height glazing that floods the space with natural light and Thames views. You get flexible layouts, integrated AV and a self-contained feel that works equally well for workshops, team sessions or end-of-day drinks. Putney Bridge station is close by, and the industrial aesthetic gives your away day a less formal edge than the usual conference venue.
Location: Fulham
Capacity: 260 Theatre
5. Curzon Bloomsbury
Curzon Bloomsbury
Curzon Bloomsbury offers away day organisers a rare mix of focus and flexibility. The 150-seat Renoir screen works well for presentations or kick-offs with proper AV built in, while the ground-floor bar gives you a relaxed space to shift into networking or informal discussion. Russell Square station is a two-minute walk, and the cinema setting adds a dose of character without complicating logistics.
Location: Bloomsbury
Capacity: 147 Theatre
6. University of London Venues
University of London Venues
University of London Venues brings a non-corporate atmosphere to structured away days without sacrificing substance. The Woburn Suite fits 60 theatre-style with AV including automated one-touch setup and hybrid streaming capability, while 14 recently renovated meeting rooms give you flexibility for breakout sessions. You're five minutes from Russell Square in the heart of Bloomsbury, and the Grade II-listed Senate House setting adds architectural character that standard conference centres can't match.
Location: Bloomsbury
Capacity: 375 Theatre
7. Warren House Hotel
Warren House Hotel
Warren House Hotel gives you the polish of a Grade II-listed Victorian mansion with the practical perks that make away days run smoothly. The Edwardian Ballroom seats up to 70 theatre-style with interconnecting reception rooms that let you shift between formal sessions and breakouts without losing momentum. You get complimentary wifi, free parking and direct access to landscaped gardens for outdoor breaks or team activities. Norbiton station is nearby, and the setting in Kingston Upon Thames offers a calm, executive feel that works well for board-level offsites or senior leadership days.
Location: Kingston Upon Thames
Capacity: 80 Cabaret
8. x+why The Orchard
x+why The Orchard
x+why The Orchard delivers a rare rooftop setting for away days that want to feel less boardroom, more breakout. The Orchard event space fits up to 80 standing with panoramic Hyde Park views, private terrace access and dual LED screens for presentations that don't feel boxed in. Natural light, fast wifi and flexible layouts mean you can shift from workshops to informal networking without changing rooms, and the Marble Arch location keeps transport simple. Smaller spaces like Bramley and Damson work well for breakout sessions or boardroom strategy. The laptop-free policy after 5pm encourages real conversation once the structured agenda wraps.
Location: Marble Arch
Capacity:
9. London Museum Spaces
London Museum Spaces
London Museum Spaces gives you City access with the outdoor breathing room most venues can't match. The Garden Room fits 70 theatre-style and opens onto the private Rotunda Gardens, so your team can shift from focused sessions to garden breakouts without leaving the venue. Strong in-house AV means less fuss with external suppliers, and the theatre-capable spaces let you flex between presentations and workshops. St Paul's, Barbican and Farringdon stations are all within reach, and the combination of flexible layouts and terrace access works well for away days that need structure and fresh air in equal measure.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 81 Cabaret
10. London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum combines central Covent Garden convenience with engaging spaces that keep away days lively. The Cubic Theatre seats 110 with integrated AV and tiered seating for panel discussions, while the adjoining Foyer handles breakouts or registration. Complimentary gallery access means your team gets interactive breaks between sessions, and the magnetic wall in the Cubic Boardroom works well for collaborative workshops. Strong branding opportunities across screens and a distinctive moquette-seated boardroom add character that standard conference venues lack.
Location: Covent Garden
Capacity: 110 Theatre
London's away day venues offer far more than just meeting space — they bring energy, character and the kind of setting that makes your team actually want to show up. Whether you're after riverside views, rooftop terraces or a boardroom overlooking giraffes, these 10 venues prove that stepping out of the office can be as productive as it is memorable. get in touch with the team to find the right fit for your next away day.
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