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Think outside the boardroom
The standard boardroom, with polished tables and formal settings, has long been the essence of business decision-making. However, venues are evolving to provide more creative and inspiring spaces for your meetings and events.
So, if your team is tired of the boardroom meeting, and needs a change of scenery inspire action, we are here to shake things up with 10 outside-the-box spots.
Each space we’ve featured here is recommended by a member of our specialist EDGE Venues team:
Outside the boardroom
1. Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Max delegates: 2650
Meeting rooms: 22
Bedrooms: 0
Nearest airport: 30mins
2. Radisson Blu Manchester Airport
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 400
Meeting rooms: 27
Bedrooms: 360
Nearest airport: 4 min
Nichole says: “it’s simply stunning and not what you would expect for an airport venue. It’s the only venue that is connected to Manchester Airport, so it’s super accessible for your international delegates, and the space that they have to offer is incredible.
“With views of the runway from the executive lounge, the two floors of conferencing facilities provide the perfect space for a meeting or event whether it be a small board meeting for two, a gala dinner or a conference for 400 in our newly refurbished Manchester Suite. Definitely more than just an airport venue!”
3. Nhow London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 40
Meeting rooms: 3
Bedrooms: 190
Nearest airport: 56 mins
4. The Bloomsbury, London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 320
Meeting rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 153
Nearest airport: 42 mins
Catriona adds: “The Chapel and the Library are very different spaces.”
5. Glaziers Hall
Location: London, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 450
Meeting rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 0
Nearest airport: 30 mins
6. Oatlands Park Hotel (La Terrazza)
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 400
Meeting rooms: 12
Bedrooms: 158
Nearest airport: 32 mins
Freya says: “The newest addition to Oatlands Park hotel, La Terrazza brings the outside in 365 days a year! Glass walls and a retractable roof offers a natural environment for your event, with all the comfort of an indoor space.”
7. The Cumberland
Location: London, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 350
Meeting rooms: 17
Bedrooms: 900
Nearest airport: 41 mins
8. British Motor Museum
Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 600
Meeting rooms: 20
Bedrooms: 0
Nearest airport: 38 mins
Felicity says: “Meet and Dine amongst the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, with green space for team building, 3 outdoor event areas and a rooftop Sky Suite with private roof terrace.”
9. Wyboston Lakes
Location: Bedford, United Kingdom
Location:
Max delegates: 627
Meeting rooms: 50
Bedrooms: 416
Nearest airport: 35 mins
10. Epsom Downs Racecourse
Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
Max delegates: 800
Meeting rooms: 17
Bedrooms: 0
Nearest airport: 33 mins
Scott adds: “The very nature of Epsom Downs Racecourse means its anything but a standard venue. With sweeping views of the racecourse and the distant London skyline from indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, light and airy meeting spaces combine seamlessly with large event spaces and a selection of outdoor terraces to complete this truly unique venue.”
These spaces offer more than just a place to meet. They provide environments designed to inspire collaboration, motivation, and a lasting impression on your delegates.
Interested in going beyond four walls for your meetings or events? Search for your next space at EDGEVenues.com.
