Sustainable Venues
The importance of sustainability has never been more important and choosing a venue to complement your corporate sustainability strategies and reduce environmental impacts is key.
Meet Beyond London has brought together a range of sustainable venues across South East England that have either made conscious decisions to help protect the environment with their design, build and operation, or are making changes to limit the impact they, and their guests are having on the world. Many have been awarded ISO or BREEAM awards as part of this commitment to make their operations more sustainable.
Not only will you be choosing an environmentally friendly venue, but you and your guests will also be helping to secure a sustainable future for everyone.
Located between 30 minutes - 90 minutes from London, the South East is an easy hop out of London. With direct rail links and direct access from the continent via the Channel Tunnel also within the region, the South East offers an array of venue choices in towns, cities, countryside or on the coast and a sustainable choice in business travel to reach them.

3 Spaces | Max Capacity 120 delegates

3 Spaces | Max Capacity 120 delegates
Sustainable Venues in and around the South East
Balfour Winery
Tonbridge
Kent

Famous for producing Balfour Brut Rosé, one of the most iconic and exclusive English sparkling wines, Balfour Winery is set within the beautiful Kent Countryside. This stunning vineyard offers a sophisticated 'Cellar Door' visitor Center which provides a unique event space for corporate and private events. Set amongst vast woodland, vineyards and orchard, the team will be able to work with you to tailor your event. As one of the founding members of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (SWGB) certification scheme, the experienced viticultural team have worked hard to ensure that our sites meet the exacting standards required to be certified under the SWGB scheme. “Sustainable Wines of Great Britain’s (SWGB) mission is “to secure environmental sustainability at the heart of UK wine production”. The scheme has specific guidelines which are designed to meet objectives in both vineyard and winery, pertaining to issues such as soil health, the reduction and optimisation of pesticide inputs, energy and water conservation,, and carbon footprint reduction.
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery
Near Winchester
Hampshire

The Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill was designed with sustainability in mind, from solar panels and rainwater harvesting to harnessing hydro-electric power from the river running through the site. The measures taken to make the Bombay Sapphire Distillery sustainable for future generations culminated to have the site awarded a BREEAM Outstanding award for sustainable design.
Suitable for cocktail receptions for up to 300, as well as for meetings, conferences and private parties, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a flexible venue perfect for both corporate and private events, specializing in bespoke cocktails and experiences, all within a site of special scientific interest.
Hilton Reading
Reading
Berkshire

Hilton Reading is located off the M4 and A33 and offers complimentary on-site car parking. Just 8 minutes from Reading Station and 6 minutes to the soon-to-open Green Park Station, Hilton Reading offers easy London access via the Elizabeth. When you align your meetings with your values, everyone wins—including the planet. Hilton offers meeting and event planners an option for Carbon Neutral Meetings that support sustainable development projects, reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. Carbon Neutral Meetings are offered as part of our Meet with Purpose program, part of Hilton's commitment to support your organization's environmental and social-impact goals.
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour Hotel
Southampton
Hampshire

The Grand Harbour Hotel is positioned right in Southampton's vibrant city centre; you'll find our Serenity Spa, our Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill and temptingly cosy rooms. Changes made at the hotel help both residents & day to day operations contribute towards a more sustainable future. These include:-
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Heating & power at the hotel is resourced sustainably by a geothermal well, through the district heating scheme
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The removal of paper cups from the spa and leisure club. Leisure members can now purchase thermal mugs from the hotel or bring their own in
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Make it green for guest bedrooms! Reward yourself with a £5.00 credit for each night you decline housekeeping services and help us conserve natural resources
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Effective management of air conditioning
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Efficient waste management and recycling
Marwell Hall at Marwell Zoo
Near Winchester
Hampshire

Marwell Hall is an avid supporter of sustainable palm oil production, conversation, education, science and sustainability, Holders of the ISO 14001, with an ambitious Carbon Reduction Plan and Ethical Purchasing Policy in place this venue strives to maximise the positive impacts of its conservation activities and reduce the negative effects of all its activities on the environment. Marwell Hall is located in the centre of Marwell zoo and can cater for all types of events, with plenty of outdoor space for team building activities. Alongside our Conference packages we offer various exciting additional activities. Booking your event with us carries a range of added benefits. These include entrance to the zoo, unlimited free parking, organiser loyalty scheme and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Royal Berkshire
Ascot
Berkshire

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY BECOME A B CORP! We're delighted to announce that Exclusive Collection has joined a community of like minded businesses and leaders in a global movement of using business as a force for good. WHAT ARE CERTIFIED B CORPORATIONS® (B CORPS™)? Certified B Corporations are for-profit companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. They meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. To date, there are over 4,000 B Corps in 153 industries and 77 countries around the world. WHY DOES IT MATTER? B Corp Certification is a highly selective status. Companies must document their positive impact to qualify and undergo verification every three years to maintain their Certification. It helps consumers identify companies with a mission, and helps investors select investments that align with their values. We are conducting an annual review of our impact on people and the planet to ensure we are constantly making progress as a responsible business. Take a look at our Impact Statement for 2021 below.
Sheepdrove Organic Farm & Conference Centre
Hungerford
Oxfordshire

Located in a stunning rural setting, nestled in the heart of West Berkshire, is the unique and versatile Conference Centre at Sheepdrove Organic Farm. The conference rooms and facilities offer something a little different and are all purpose built to an exceptionally high environmental standard. The venue defines an environmentally sympathetic approach to conferencing, with ground breaking architecture and inspiring spaces. On site there is electric car charging stations; truly a cut above the rest for the eco conscious delegate and the most picturesque backdrop to your day. ,
The Brighton Centre
Brighton
Sussex

In 2022 Brighton was voted most sustainable location is in the UK. Largely due to the council’s commitment to reach the highest standards of sustainable policy. As a council owned venue, we share that responsibility that is why we have introduced a number of sustainable practices such as, installing LED lighting, banning the use of plastic bottles, installing water fountains and conducting regular staff beach cleans. We also signpost conference organisers to work with local organisations to create sustainable legacies in the city. https://conferences.brightoncentre.co.uk/sustainability-city-impact/
University of Reading | Venue Reading
Reading
Berkshire

Home of the 'climate stripes' and globally recognised for the universities award-winning work on climate change, the hospitality team colleagues along with industry experts are giving food more thought, leading the way on food science, agriculture, climate change research to discover new ways to help our planet thrive. All our beef comes from our own farms, including Langley Mead where our cattle are working to restore habitat rich grasslands. The nationally recognised 'Show your Stripes' arming stripe graphics were created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading.