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EDGE Venues has located some of the most beautiful, picturesque grand spaces with glorious features to catch your eye.
From bold magnificent lighting to flowing sculptures and architecture, these venues will leave you spoilt for choice!
The Church House Westminster is a beautiful venue located in central London and has 19 spacious meeting rooms. The grade II listed venue boasts a statement exterior with large architectural features and flows through to a large stone lobby with bright lighting and beautiful original features.
The large meeting rooms have space for up to 664 delegates and provide a mixture of flexible spaces for all kinds of event sizes, from conferences and big group gatherings to small teambuilding exercises and intimate group gatherings.
The main meeting space within the venue is a spectacular dome-shaped structure with arched glass windows and streams of natural light. The flexible space has a creative light feature allowing brands to adapt the lighting colour within the space to match their colour palate, adding a unique focal point to each event.
The Castle Hotel Windsor is a glamorous historic hotel with a stylish atmosphere. The beautiful venue boasts a traditional, glamorous exterior and accommodates up to 400 guests. Despite being slightly smaller than some of the other grand venues, the event spaces are flexible, dynamic, and modern, providing adequate space for a selection of events.
The sought-after venue boasts salubrious spaces including a restaurant, bar, and sophisticated lounge area for guests. Each of the hotel’s grand spaces has a distinct character and a mix of traditional features with a modern décor displayed throughout. It truly is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Windsor.
The De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is one of London’s most superior and in-demand locations. Boasting over 30 large meeting rooms, the selection of spaces is unmatched by other venues. The unique venue offers distinct architecture and a range of different spaces, each with a different desired vibe.
Upon entering the hotel, the foyer has charming stone pillars and a beautifully tiled floor. The main event space is truly breath-taking, with magnificent, mirrored walls, intricate ceiling designs and numerous chandeliers lining the length of the space. The DeVere Grand Connaught is a very special venue and has endless amounts of wow factor!
This leading London venue is full of character. The bold original features offer a unique element to a traditional space. Surrounding a beautiful courtyard, the venue boasts 21 large meeting spaces, each with a unique layout and décor, creating a strong personality throughout the space.
With glass arched doors and bright lighting provided by original lighting features, the venue is incredibly versatile and spacious providing an ideal setting for any event.
The Glaziers Hall London is a magnificent venue. Accommodating up to 450 guests with 7 spacious meeting rooms, this venue offers unique spaces for everyone to enjoy.
One of the main event spaces named the London Bridge Arches is situated in the basement of the venue. It has an effortless brickwork finish, providing a rustic atmosphere and picturesque finish for a memorable event. The upstairs spaces have magnificent windows with 360 views of the river Thames. They offer room for flexible events as they can be used in conjunction and separately.
The Royal Horseguards and One Whitehall Place is an endearing historic venue with effortlessly high ceilings throughout and a grand traditional décor. One of the grand event spaces oozes charm and elegance with floor-to-ceiling length bookshelves surrounding the room and spectacular light features in the centre of the room.
There are smaller, more intimate meeting rooms, one being situated in the basement of the building, giving a wine cellar setting. With 16 meeting rooms, such a selection of spaces is bound to please delegates!
Dunston Hall, located in Norfolk has a grand entrance with a turning circle driveway outside. The hotel sits very proudly, showing off its beautiful red brick exterior and vast garden and greenery. The meeting rooms are airy and bright with maximised lighting throughout as well as panelling on some of the walls, providing a traditional atmosphere.
The venue boasts a homely bar and lounge with wooden features and the bedrooms boast magnificent four-poster beds. The main focal point of this venue is the jaw-dropping exterior and large green spaces as well as a driving range.
This venue is truly spectacular! Set amongst 30 acres, the Victorian-style mansion boasts luxury from the second you walk in. The foyer is home to a grand wooden staircase, curling around the walls. The décor is a perfect combination of traditional and modern, historical and stylish. The ceiling height throughout the mansion is amazing. It truly feels as though the outside is brought into this bright, spacious venue.
With 14 glorious event spaces, guests are spoiled for choice! One of the most eye-catching spaces is the Orangery located on the ground floor of the mansion. The orangery has traditional stone walls, showcasing an entire glass roof to capture the natural light and the essence of the surrounding nature. This venue will undoubtedly create an unforgettable event.
The Dilly, London is a glamorous venue with a contemporary style throughout. The main entrance comprises a turning door and bold dark blue walls captivating guests and creating a sensual atmosphere.
The top floor accommodates a large lounge space with glass window features and an abundance of natural light and down below, the elegant large event spaces give a sense of royalty with chandeliers and wooden carved-out walls. There is also a bar area overlooking the foyer, offering guests a wide selection of spaces to accommodate all their needs!
These are some of our favourite grand venues, certain to create that wow factor for the right event! Each with unique features and quirks, these venues make an incredible statement and add character and personality to your event!