7 Great places to host an event
Events can be stressful, chaotic and in some cases a nightmare to plan. Whether it's a corporate event, or organising social drinks for the office, every host wants to make sure that their event is the best it could be and that everyone has a great time.
The venue where the event takes place is a crucial. When your guests arrive the venue will be there to greet them and give them an idea on what the event will be like. Think of it as the wrapping paper and ribbon that covers the most perfect present within.
Long gone are the days of boring meeting rooms or vacant halls filled with sad plastic chairs, nowadays event organisers are spoilt for choice on new and exciting places to host their parties or conferences.
We've compiled a list of some amazing venues across the UK that are unique, traditional and perfect for whatever type of celebration you're having.
Museums aren't just places filled with history, they're places you can make history too! The Natural History Museum is home to stunning architecture that makes the perfect backdrop for any charity balls or conference. They have spaces complete with fossils that add that rustic feel to events, but if that's not the type of aesthetic you're going for they also have decorative modern halls that bring life to any event.
Not all work events have to be serious, organising work socials is a great way to encourage a team atmosphere in the workplace. If you're looking for an venue that helps create a more social atmosphere Nuvo's cocktail bar might be the one for you. It holds up to 250 people, has private bar and is complete with some modern décor. It would be great place for start ups to host office drinks with its chilled out ambience.
Some people are tired of just being in a dull room with nothing but tables and chairs and are looking for something more. The Hulme Function Room at Ness Botanic Gardens offers an experience like no other, with its floriculture creating a botanical haven. It might not be the best venue for corporate gatherings, but would be perfect for small intimate meetings where you want to create a peaceful atmosphere.
If you liked the Hulme Function Room but wanted something a bit bigger that would be more suitable for corporate parties, this might be the ideal venue for you. The Isla Gladstone Conservatory is similar to the Hulme function room as it has a similar botanical feel, but with the added charm of subtle Victorian décor.
If you want to go all out for an event and put together something truly show stopping, The Hangar at Concorde Conference Centre is a venue that'll give your guests something to talk about! The Hangar holds around 750 people and is said to be a brilliant place to host any international guests that you may have. The best thing about this venue? The wonderful aircraft hanging from the ceiling, truly spectacular!
Go big, go bold, go for Deansgate. This venue is one of those spaces that would fit it into any type of event. Whether you wanted to host a workshop or host an exquisite conference this room. It's large, so not suitable for intimate gatherings, but the spacious room can host up to 600 people. It's also great for hosting international guests as it has multilingual staff and overnight stay.
Why not take a risk and do something different for a work gathering? The Press Halls at Printworks London would make any guest say "well, I've never been to a place like this before!" With industrial features mixed with modern accents, this venue dares to be different
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