Purpose Built Residential Conference Venues in the UK

Purpose-built residential conference and training venues in the UK are designed specifically to host conferences, meetings, training courses and events, with a focus on providing comfortable accommodation, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, and other amenities all in one place. These venues are well-suited for organisations and groups looking for a dedicated environment for their conferences.
Here is a small selection of purpose-built residential conference and training venues in the UK:
Center Parcs Woburn Forest (Bedfordshire):
Center Parcs offers purpose-built conference facilities in a natural setting, combining meeting spaces with leisure activities and accommodation in forest lodges.
The Celtic Manor Resort (Newport, Wales):
With a convention centre and numerous meeting rooms, The Celtic Manor Resort is a purpose-built venue known for hosting large conferences, complete with accommodation and leisure facilities.
Tewkesbury Park (Gloucestershire):
Enjoy the beautiful Cotswolds scenery from The Cotswolds Suite with floor to ceiling windows. The adjoining Berkeley Bar and Terrace provides the perfect space for delegates to unwind after work.
The Slate at Warwick Conferences (Coventry, England):
The Slate is part of Warwick Conferences and offers dedicated conference facilities with modern technology and a range of accommodation options.
Kent’s Hill Park ( Milton Keynes):
Kent’s Hill Park training and conference centre has an impressive selection of more than 70 meeting rooms of various sizes. In addition, the facility offers outstanding leisure amenities, including access to a sports hall that can be rented for team-building activities.
Wyboston Lakes Resort (Bedfordshire):
This conference and leisure venue boasts a purpose-built conference centre along with a range of on-site activities and accommodation.
Harben House Hotel (Milton Keynes, England):
Harben House specialises in corporate events and conferences, offering modern meeting spaces and overnight accommodation.
The Woodlands Event Centre (Wyboston, Bedfordshire):
Part of the Wyboston Lakes Resort, this purpose-built event centre provides state-of-the-art meeting facilities in a scenic lakeside location.
The Wood Norton (Worcestershire, England):
Located in a historic building, The Wood Norton offers a modern conference centre with a range of accommodation options in a beautiful countryside setting.
Holywell Park (Loughborough):
Located at the heart of Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park in the East Midlands, Holywell Park Conference Centre stands as a dedicated venue for corporate events, business meetings, and private functions. The venue has a versatile range of spaces and rooms, excellent transport connections, cutting-edge venue facilities, expert on-site event management, and onsite accommodation.
Aldwark Manor Estate (Harrogate):
An independent luxury hotel with 60 bedrooms, Aldwark Manor is perfect if you want to get your team away from everything. It is 20 mins from York and Harrogate, so is easily accessible. With 185 acres of grounds for team building and it’s own double decker bus called Agatha, Aldwark is a very special venue indeed.
Cranage Hall (Cheshire, England):
Cranage Hall is a purpose-built conference and event venue with multiple meeting spaces and guest rooms.
Yarnwick Park (Staffordshire):
This award winning residential conference centre provides extensive conference rooms and facilities in the Midlands, making it an excellent choice as a centrally located hub for nationwide organisations. Yarnwick Park provides a professional workspace equipped with contemporary meeting amenities.
Ashorne Hill (Warwickshire, England):
Ashorne Hill specialises in training and conference events, offering a purpose-built facility surrounded by picturesque gardens. Easily accessible from the M40, it is the perfect location for residential events in the Midlands.
To find out more about any of these venues as a possible location for your residential event, contact us today.
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