AI & Automation in Venue Sourcing – Enhancing, Not Replacing, the Human Touch
By Scott Ford, Managing Director, EDGE Venues Long gone are the days of days of trawling through directories, collecting fliers and out of date brochures...
Sunshine and Strategy
Top Venues with Exceptional Outdoor Spaces
With the summer now in full swing, there’s never been a better time to take your business event outside. Why stay cooped up in a boardroom when you could be basking in the sunshine, networking on a terrace, or brainstorming in a beautiful garden setting? Whether you’re planning a team-building day, a summer party, or simply want a breath of fresh air to inspire your delegates, venues with outdoor space offer something extra special. Our team has rounded up their favourite venues with outdoor spaces that blend functionality with fabulous al fresco flair.
Our Team’s Top Picks of Venues with Outdoor Spaces
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh
Perfectly located just one mile from Haymarket Rail Station and a short walk from Edinburgh’s vibrant West End, Tynecastle Park offers excellent accessibility for guests and delegates. The pitch itself provides a unique outdoor venue hire option, complemented by a range of well-equipped conference spaces within the stadium.
Erin
Jockey Club Racecourses (Various Locations)
With some of the UK’s largest outdoor event spaces, the Jockey Club’s portfolio includes standout venues like Epsom Downs, offering panoramic views of the London skyline, Kempton Park with quirky options like geese herding, and Cheltenham, where guests can even arrive by helicopter. Their experienced teams bring invaluable knowledge to help tailor each event.
Emma
Oatlands Park Hotel, Surrey
This elegant hotel offers a range of meeting spaces, with La Terrazza standing out as a covered outdoor area featuring glass doors that open onto manicured gardens. The expansive lawns overlooking Broadwater Lake are ideal for memorable open-air events.
Ellie
Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Warwickshire
This characterful 3-star property sits within over four acres of landscaped gardens and fields. Ideal for a breath of fresh air between sessions or for more active team-building activities, the outdoor space is a tranquil yet functional asset.
Cat
The Elvetham, Hampshire
Surrounded by expansive lawns and historic gardens, The Elvetham offers space for a range of outdoor activities including country pursuits, team sports, soapbox derbies, and sustainability challenges. Guests can also enjoy the croquet lawn and tennis or pickleball courts.
Felicity
Down Hall Hotel, Essex
This grand country house hotel provides extensive grounds suited for archery, clay pigeon shooting, motorised activities, and a host of team-building options — making it perfect for high-energy outdoor events.
Jack
The Derby Conference Centre, Derby
This beautiful Grade II listed building is home to a wide array of conference rooms and 50 ensuite hotel bedrooms. The extensive outdoor space is ideal for team-building activities, offering a flexible environment with historical charm.
Erin
Carden Park, Cheshire
Set within 1,000 acres of stunning countryside, Carden Park is as impressive as it is versatile. With 18 meeting rooms and vast outdoor areas perfect for team-building, the venue also offers unique experiences such as whiskey tasting, a luxury spa, leisure club, and championship golf courses.
Emma
The Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Nottinghamshire
A Grade I listed stately home set within 42 acres of picturesque gardens, Kelham Hall is a flexible venue suited to everything from lawn lunches and team-building activities to full-scale, festival-style events. With capacity for 100 to 1,000 delegates, marquee hire, and in-house catering, every detail is covered.
Ellie
Poets House, Ely
Just 100 yards from the iconic Ely Cathedral, Poets House is a charming hotel made up of three Grade II listed buildings. Its private outdoor garden area is perfect for breakout sessions, networking, or simply taking a moment to recharge.
Cat
University of Roehampton, London
Part of the Elm Grove Conference Centre and Roehampton Venues, Grove House boasts beautiful gardens and a patio terrace that’s ideal for team meetings, BBQs, or summer parties — a true green oasis in the city.
Felicity
The Stones Hotel, Wiltshire
Just behind the hotel lies The Meadow, a fantastic setting for corporate team-building or summer festival-style events. For more intimate gatherings, the Sun Terrace offers a relaxed yet stylish option for private functions.
Jack
Ready to discover the best venues with outdoor spaces for meetings and events?
From sweeping gardens and rooftop terraces to racecourse grounds and countryside retreats, these venues prove that outdoor space isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a powerful tool to energise your next business event. Ready to take your meeting or team experience outside?
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