Our Top 5 Summer Conference Venues
Organising a successful conference is never easy with so many different factors to consider. When organising events the UK the weather and temperature is rarely a factor on the top of anyone’s list, if even on it. But it can be a real make a break factors. As your delegates sit and stew their concentration levels drop and everyone start to check the time. Our team have been working in corporate events for years and we understand factors that are often overlooked. And with this summers heat wave finding the perfect venue for your next conference cannot be overlooked. To help we have picked 5 venues that we feel would be ideal for a quirky summer conference event…
Bounce
While Bounce is all about fun and social events based around ping pong, each of their venues have been designed specifically with conferences in mind! The Farringdon venue has a spacious area in the main hall which includes a 10ft wide cinematic screen with HD projector and a state of the art presentation system.
Their Farringdon venue has a conference space with a capacity for up to 200 delegates. There is an onsite events coordinator to help with all aspects of your conference, and you will have use of their state of the art Av which includes multiple cinematic screens with HD projectors and a state of the art presentation system.
Your delegates will then have access to the main bar and events are where you could organise a ping pong networking event or summer drinks and canapes.
Tobacco Dock
The Tobacco Dock was built in 1812 and as the name suggests it was originally a dock for wine and tobacco. Over the course of the following 200 years it was used for an array of different things, until 2012 when it was relaunched as one of London’s largest and most impressive event spaces. There are 57 different spaces available across this vast venue (16,000m²) ranging from huge conference spaces to modern meeting rooms.
The underground Vaults are definitely one of the most unusual conference spaces in London. They are made up of 7 spaces that can be used separately or in combination. Immensely characterful and brimming with original features, this versatile area is hugely atmospheric. The barrel ceilings and exposed brickwork provide the backdrop that are complimented by an impressive lighting and AV facilities. By combining all the spaces you can accommodate up to 370 guests.
The venue boasts an impressive rooftop bar for post event drinks and socialising. they also have plenty of outdoor space and river views for breaks during the day.
Eight Moorgate
Set out over 9000 sq.ft. Eight Moorgate is a stunning contemporary rooftop club with three floors of terraces showcasing London’s spectacular city views. The venue offers unrivalled facilities. The Beaufort Room is ideal for conferences with space for up to 100 guest. It is fully equipped with the latest AV technology.
For breaks, lunch and networking the venue has a stunning outdoor terrace area.
Lord’s Cricket Ground
One of the most famous cricket ground in the world, Lord’s is steeped in history and charm. From the old-world elegance of the Grade II*-listed Pavilion to the cutting-edge modernity of the J.P. Morgan Media Centre, Lord’s has a wonderful array of event spaces. Combine this with their award-winning in-house catering and a central location the Home of Cricket is an exceptional venue to host your event.
For a wonderfully unique summer conference choose the award winning J.P. Morgan Media Centre. This futuristic pod was an extraordinary engineering feat and is the the world’s only single-shell aluminum building. There is room for up to 70 delegates who will be treated to panoramic views of the ground. Following your event make the most of the Pavilion Roof Terrace for drinks and networking.
Tanner Warehouse
Located in London Bridge Tanner Warehouse works really well for conferences for up to 150 guests. The venue is really quirky and set up like a old school gymnasium, adding a little bit of quirkiness to your conference. The warehouse also benefits from an outside terrace, perfect for post conference drinks and nibbles.
If you would like to find out more about any of our venue suggestions or would like to book a viewing please get in touch with our team today.