Inspire your delegates: Choose a unique event
space for your next conference or revent
Featured Venues
Choosing a unique space for your meeting has a number of benefits, from boosting engagement, and increasing attendee numbers to improved networking and enhancing creativity.
South East England has an array of unique and unusual venues to choose from, from art galleries to zoos, cathedrals historic ships, and iconic libraries and castles.
MEETbeyondLondon is delighted to showcase some of the most unusual venue spaces in the South, Here you will find out-of-the-ordinary function rooms and quirky meeting spaces, conference venues full of history and heritage and venues to WOW your delegates
From breakfast meetings to teambuilding events to private dining solutions and product launches, below you will find spaces from meetings of 6 to conferences of 2000+ or more,
Reaching the South East couldn't be easier, just 30 mins to 90 mins from London, with direct road and rail links. For international visitors both Gatwick and Southampton airports are in the region, along with the Channel Tunnel and a host of international ferry ports.
MEET beyond London covers the counties of Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Sussex, Oxfordshire and Isle of Wight
Max Capacity 4000. Max Theatre Style 120
3 Spaces | Max Capacity 120 delegates
Up to 180 delegates
Max Capacity 4000. Max Theatre Style 120
HMS Warrior
Portsmouth
Hampshire
The pride of Queen Victoria’s fleet, HMS Warrior offers an iconic and unforgettable backdrop for your event. Launched in 1860, her timber frame tells over 150 years of history and is awaiting your occasion to become part of it. HMS Warrior has a variety of spaces perfect for a variety of occasions from weddings and private dining through to corporate hire from 20 to 240 guests.
Keble College
Oxford
Oxfordshire
National Museum of the Royal Navy Galleries
Portsmouth
Hampshire
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has 3 truly unique gallery spaces, ideal for corporate events, reception drinks, conferences and private dining experiences. Storehouse 11, home to the Nelson and Princess Royal Galleries, is steeped in naval heritage fully equipped with modern audiovisual equipment this is the perfect location for corporate events and meetings. The Victory Gallery houses our ornate collection of original naval figureheads and artefacts from HMS Victory. Split across two-levels, this space also has a balcony tucked away on the top level, with looks out into Portsmouth Harbour ideal for networking drinks and canapes.
No42 Margate
Margate
Kent
A beachfront belle of a boutique hotel in the artful, fun-filled town of Margate.. The old hotel we’ve made our own is one of those Victorian beauties that sits elegantly poised above the main swathe of golden sands, giving its guests dreamy views across the bay. Bedrooms are sometimes balconied and always rich with heritage detailing. There are three places devoted to food and drink - all with their own thing going on and one with bird's eye views, but all holding local ingredients and skills on high. The treatment rooms are there for you and your wellbeing. And, as ever, service is with a very big smile.
Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House
Winchester
Hampshire
Norton Park Hotel offers a variety of unique spaces within it's 54 acres of land, including a 16th Century Manor House available for exclusive use, a 17th Century Hampshire barn and a fresh, contemporary hotel providing all of the facilities demanded of a modern 4 star property.
Oaken Grove Vineyard
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
Discover a truly unique venue at Oaken Grove Vineyard, where nature and charm come together to create an inspiring setting. Our stunning Tasting Room, with its vaulted ceiling and flexible layout, is perfect for meetings, training sessions, and intimate dinners. Equipped with high-speed WiFi and AV facilities, it accommodates up to 100 guests. Step outside to our covered Wine Terrace, a picturesque space overlooking the lush vineyard and ancient woodlands. Ideal for alfresco dining for 100 or drinks receptions for up to 150, it offers an unforgettable backdrop for any type of event.
Oakley Hall Hotel
Basingstoke
Hampshire
Hold your next meeting or conference here in this stunning period country property with its choice of 7 beautifully elegant function rooms combined with all mod cons such as air conditioning, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, and a fabulous 2 AA RosSette Glasshouse Restaurant. With 50 luxurious bedrooms including 2 Four Poster Suites and a charming 3 bedroom Garden Cottage, Oakley Hall Hotel is set within 315 acres of grounds just 40 miles from London Heathrow airport and 6 miles from Basingstoke with excellent direct train links to London Waterloo.
Adjoining Oakley Hall’s splendid Grade II listed Manor house, is the brand new Garden Pavilion opened May 2018. This glamorous yet versatile space has varying configurations offering a function capacity of up to 380 guests. or day conferencing up to 400 delegates.
9 Spaces | Theatre Capacity 106 in main house | 400 in Garden Pavilion | 50 Bedrooms
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford
Oxfordshire
Paultons Park
Southampton
Hampshire
Ever danced under a rollercoaster? Ever dreamed of taking over a theme park as the sun sets? Ever wanted to network at 40mph? Paultons Park is a truly unique venue for meetings and events but with all the comforts from a traditional meeting space. We have a range of options to meet a companies needs and goals; or have the flexibility to be completely bespoke!
Pentahotel Reading
Reading
Berkshire
One of the finest hotels in Reading, Pentahotel sits at the heart of Berkshire’s Royal heritage surrounded by castles, churches and outstanding natural beauty. Pentahotel Reading is a 206-bedroom, six floor concept designed with style and comfort in mind. At the heart is the iconic Pentalounge: part bar, part restaurant and part chill-out area, it’s an ideal place to unwind after a long day or get together to plan your next adventure.