Historic venues

If you’re looking for historic venues for meetings and events, you’ve come to the perfect place. The UK has an intriguing history from the Romans all the way up to Victorian times. In amongst this, buildings were built to reflect the period, some of which still stand today. These lavish manors and regal castles make perfect venues to host meetings and events.

Hosting an event at a historic venue will add an element of luxury and uniqueness. So, we’re looking at some of our favourite historic venues perfect for events. From Stonehenge’s neighbour to a former WW2 hospital, we have them covered!

Our favourite historic venues

Slaley Hall, Hexham

Slaley Hall is a 4* former hunting lodge in 1,000 acres of Northumberland countryside. Surrounded by forest and moors, the estate offers a wealth of history, previously acting as a hospital during WW2.

On site, guests can find two PGA championship golf courses, an activity centre and a luxurious spa. The hotel has ten meeting rooms catering for two – 350 people and event spaces for up to 500, theatre-style. Also, private dining is available on request.

The hotel is only 30 minutes from Newcastle Station and Newcastle International Airport. From the A68 link road, guests arrive at the courtyard reception. Cars can also be valet parked from here, in one of 400 complimentary car and coach parking spaces.

Norton Park, Nr. Winchester

Norton Park is in a great location with fantastic facilities. The hotel is located 8 miles outside Winchester. The closest airport, London Heathrow, is 45 miles away. There is free parking for up to 220 cars.

The house was originally probably built in the 16th century for the St John family. It was tastefully restored and enlarged by Mr Hampton at the beginning of the 20th century. Norton Farm lay close to the Manor and any park area would have abutted farmland. From there, the residents built a walled garden, glasshouses, and a small parkland, making up the hotel guests can visit today.

In the hotel, there are 16 meeting rooms with natural daylight, state-of-the art meeting facilities and catering for up to 340 delegates in the main conference room, the Norton Suite. Coupled with 54 acres of stunning grounds, Norton Park is a motivational learning environment for training, a secure, self-contained venue to hire exclusively.

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

This hotel has a history of over 300 years and an enviable location close to many of Harrogate’s popular sites! So it combines beautiful surroundings, a storied past and luxurious facilities, making it ideal for business and leisure trips.

The name ‘Crown’ may have been adopted around the time of Charles II’s restoration of the monarchy in 1660. During this time, a much smaller inn overlooked the Sulphur Well to the west. Since then, the Crown thrived, reaching ‘gigantic proportions’ by the time Lord Byron was a guests in 1806. Not forgetting his ‘string of horses, dogs and mistresses’!

The Crown boasts individually-styled accommodation across its 115 guestrooms, modern amenities, and ornate dining, all set within the charming old town of Harrogate itself, within easy reach of Betty’s Tea Rooms and the Harrogate Convention Centre. 

The Crown Hotel is easily accessible from the A1(M). The town’s train station is a 10 minute walk from the venue. And the closest airport, Leeds Bradford International, is a 30 minute drive, approximately 13 miles.

This large hotel offers 114 en-suite bedrooms and suites and can host events for up to 700 attendees. There are a variety of rooms available for conferences. The smallest capacity room is suitable for 25 delegates and the largest capacity room catering for up to 400.

Lainston House Hotel, Winchester

Lainston House Hotel’s history dates back to when King Charles II visited the property with his mistress Louise de Keroulle. The building itself dates from the 1600’s and you may describe it as pretty rather than grand.

However, the history of the estate clearly goes back far further than the 17th century. Evidence for this comes in the form of a 13th century chapel in the hotel’s grounds.

Lainston House Hotel is close to the M3 Motorway and only 60 minutes from central London.

The hotel is a truly memorable place to host important meetings and events. For a residential conference the hotel has 50 individually designed bedrooms and beautifully appointed rooms for private dining.

The hotel discreetly combines traditional style and great food with modern needs, friendly faces and copious space. All meeting rooms receive an abundance of natural daylight. Many have elegant garden terraces and state-of-the-art technology such as Wi-Fi and broadband.

Handmade mattresses and pillow menus set the scene for a good nights’ sleep, ensuring guests a comfortable stay. 

Lainston House Hotel is just under an hour from London by train, followed by a short taxi ride from Winchester. The hotel has plenty of onsite parking for guests who choose to drive and a helipad for anyone travelling in style. 

The Stones Hotel, Salisbury

Wiltshire has been a special place for a long time, and their World Heritage Site stands testament to the ages. The ancient standing stones at Stonehenge and Avebury have a magnetism that has drawn people to them for centuries.

Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark on our countryside and towns. Walk through time on your visit to Wiltshire! Touch and feel the past as it inspires you with what it offers from the past to present day!  

The Stones Hotel sits on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Salisbury in the rolling Wiltshire landscape. It’s a short distance from the World Heritage site of Stonehenge and 15 miles from New Forest National Park. So, it’s the perfect country side retreat.

Rated silver with Green Tourism and demonstrates best practise measures by way of being green and sustainable as a hotel. The Stones Hotel is committed to sustaining eco-friendly and renewable resources. One example is its environmentally friendly water filtered on site from the water table beneath the hotel.

Find out more about any of these venues by getting in touch with us, or visiting our website.