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Break away from the ordinary with a conference venue that will inspire delegates and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re planning a leadership conference, company meeting, product launch or annual event, Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will provide a tailored shortlist of unusual conference venues that perfectly match your brief, budget and objectives. From museums and galleries to historic buildings, rooftops, converted warehouses and iconic landmarks, we’ll help you find a venue that’s anything but ordinary.
An unusual conference venue can transform the delegate experience by creating a more engaging and memorable environment. Unique surroundings encourage creativity, improve networking opportunities and help reinforce your company’s brand and event objectives. Best of all, choosing an unusual venue doesn’t mean compromising on practicality – many offer state-of-the-art AV, flexible layouts, breakout rooms and experienced event teams, combining distinctive character with first-class conference facilities.
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By Carrie Larwood, MD Function Fixers
An unusual venue can make a conference far more memorable, but it still has to work as a conference venue. Check the acoustics, sightlines, AV, Wi-Fi and breakout spaces carefully, and think about how delegates will move around the building. Character can be a real advantage, but not if it makes the event harder to run.
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Some of the Best Unusual Conference Venues
Who says conferences have to take place in traditional meeting rooms? From converted warehouses and museums to historic landmarks and unexpected spaces, our collection of unusual conference venues offers something a little different, without compromising on the facilities you need for a successful event.
Buffini Chao Deck
Buffini Chao Deck is a fantastic event space on the roof of the National Theatre on London’s Southbank. With an outdoor riverside terrace and ample indoor space, it is the…
New White Loft
The New White Loft is part of the Lumiere London venue portfolio. With 2092 sq ft of contemporary studio space, the space can be hired independently or in conjunction with…
EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)
Conference Venues Hackney EartH is an amazing cultural centre in Hackney and a unique venue available for hire. Formerly a derelict cinema, the venue has three unique spaces available for…
Battersea Arts Centre
Corporate event venue in London with scale, character and serious impact Host your next corporate event at Battersea Arts Centre, a standout London venue combining historic character, creative energy and…
Illuminate at the Science Museum
Illuminate at the Science Museum is a contemporary event space situated on Levels 4 and 5 of this historic building. This stunning venue is available for both daytime and evening…
Events@No 6
Events @ No 6 is a unique London events venue and is also the headquarters of the Royal College of Pathologists. Facilities include a variety of bright meeting rooms hosting…
The Post Barn
The Post Barn is a contemporary events venue set in the Berkshire countryside near Newbury, offering a stylish alternative to a traditional hotel or conference centre. Filled with natural daylight…
26 Leake Street
Located in the heart of London’s dynamic cultural hub, 26 Leake Street stands as a beautifully restored and urban-chic venue. This multi-arch Waterloo event space, boasting 11,000 sq. ft of…
Big Fridge
Big Fridge is a cutting-edge event and production venue in East London’s Royal Docks (E16), for high-impact live, hybrid and broadcast-led events. Designed for modern brands and corporate event organisers,…
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace offers an extraordinary setting for events in the heart of London. Sitting on the south bank of the River Thames, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament, this historic…
Together 88 Wood Street
Together 88 Wood Street is a brand new contemporary events venue in the City built for clarity, care, and flow. It is London’s newest destination for meetings and events, designed…
South of England Event Centre
The South of England Event Centre is a unique and versatile space in the heart of Sussex which provides businesses, event organisers and private individuals with indoor and outdoor facilities…
Eastway Baths
Eastway Baths is a bar, cafe and events venue at 80 Eastway in Hackney Wick, five minutes from the Olympic Park and a short walk from Hackney Wick Overground. The…
The Merchant’s House of Glasgow
Merchants House of Glasgow is an impressive historic event venue overlooking George Square in the heart of Glasgow city centre. This Grade A listed building combines beautiful period features with…
The Shire Retreat
The Shire is a wellness and events venue on an old family farm in south Northamptonshire, an hour from London and twenty minutes from both Northampton and Milton Keynes. The…
The Post Barn
The Post Barn is a contemporary events venue set in the Berkshire countryside near Newbury, offering a stylish alternative to a traditional hotel or conference centre. Filled with natural daylight…
FGV Event Venue
FGV Event Venue is a premium, versatile venue in the heart of Wimbledon, designed for businesses, organisations, communities and event producers looking for more than just a room. Combining a…
Conway Hall
Conway Hall first opened its doors in 1929 and is named in honour of Moncure Daniel Conway – anti-slavery advocate, champion of free thought, and biographer of Thomas Paine. Owned…
Le Grand Mello
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of northern France, Le Grand Mello is an exclusive château estate offering a unique setting for corporate retreats, incentive trips, strategy meetings and private celebrations….
Mary Ward House
Mary Ward House is a fascinating Grade 1 listed building built in 1898 and financed by the wealthy philanthropist Passmore Edwards. Mary Ward, the novelist and social reformer, was the…
Co-op Live
Co-op Live in Manchester opened in April 2024 as the UK’s largest and most sustainable, purpose-built music arena. A £375m investment by global leaders in venue development, Oak View Group…
Dr Johnson’s House
Dr Johnson’s House is a rare and beautifully preserved 17th-century townhouse in the heart of London. With original panelling, sash windows and window seats, it is a stunning setting for…
Chamberlain Hotel
The Chamberlain Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel venue in the heart of the City of London, perfectly positioned close to Tower Bridge, Aldgate and Liverpool Street. Combining classic British…
Sheepdrove Organic Farm & Eco Conference Centre
Set in the idyllic, rural county of West Berkshire lies this perfect, unique venue. Sheepdrove Organic Farm and Eco Conference Centre is a model of environmentally responsible farming which is…
The Form Rooms
Tucked away on a tranquil street in the stylish Covent Garden district, a fresh approach to events and meetings is taking shape. Housed within a meticulously restored Victorian school building,…
Fontwell Park
Set within 65 acres of Sussex countryside, Fontwell Park is experienced in delivering successful large-scale events. From indoor conferences and meetings to outdoor experiences including drive‑in cinemas, food festivals, and…
Wolverhampton Racecourse
Ideally located on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, the Racecourse is just 10 minutes from the M54 and provides 1,500 free parking spaces. The venue offers a selection of easily accessible…
The British Library
The British Library offers unique and flexible meeting and event spaces which can accommodate from 4 – 255 people. The Knowledge Centre, has its own private entrance off the main…
The Den
Located just minutes from London Bridge, The Den is a practical and well-connected stadium venue in South East London. Home to Millwall FC, the venue offers a selection of modern,…
V&A Dundee
Set on Dundee’s revitalised waterfront, V&A Dundee is Scotland’s design museum and one of the country’s most contemporary and inspiring event destinations. Designed by internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the…
Ladbroke Hall
A historic yet modern hidden jewel, Ladbroke Hall provides a unique, grand and stylish background for your parties or wedding ceremony and reception. Originally called Sunbeam Studios, this elegant Grade…
Mindspace Old Street
Located in the heart of London’s vibrant tech and creative district, Mindspace Old Street offers a stylish and contemporary setting for meetings, conferences and corporate events. Just moments from Old…
Behind the Bike Shed
Hidden in the heart of Shoreditch, Behind the Bike Shed is one of London’s most unique and atmospheric event spaces. Set beneath a series of beautifully restored railway arches, this…
Lakeside Conference Centre
Set within 32 hectares of peaceful woodland just outside York, Lakeside Conference Centre offers a refreshing escape from the everyday, while maintaining the credentials of a leading science and innovation…
Mansion House
The magnificent Grade 1 listed Mansion House, under the stewardship of the City of London Corporation, presents an extraordinary and distinguished setting for diverse occasions, from corporate gatherings and conferences…
Pillar Hall
Situated at the centre of the newly redeveloped Olympia London, Pillar Hall is West London’s most exciting new hospitality destination. Spanning an impressive 30,000 sq ft, this visually striking venue…
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