Rural Conference Venues in the UK

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Rural Conference Venues for Hire in UK

If you’re looking to escape the distractions of the city, a rural conference venue provides the ideal setting for productive meetings, conferences and team events. Whether you’re organising a leadership retreat, strategy day, training course, conference or company away day, Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will provide a tailored shortlist of rural conference venues that perfectly match your brief, budget and objectives. From country estates and manor houses to dedicated conference centres, universities and venues with on-site accommodation, we source exceptional rural conference venues across the UK.

Why choose a rural conference venue?

A rural setting offers the space, tranquillity and privacy needed for focused discussions, strategic planning and team collaboration. Many rural conference venues combine modern meeting facilities with beautiful countryside surroundings, on-site accommodation, outdoor spaces and team-building activities, making them ideal for residential conferences, leadership meetings, training programmes and executive retreats. By taking delegates away from the day-to-day workplace, rural venues create an environment where ideas can flourish and teams can connect.

Why choose Function Fixers?

With over 35 years of experience, our free, independent venue finding service saves you time by matching your requirements with the most suitable rural conference venues. We’ll provide expert advice, arrange viewings, negotiate with venues and help you secure the ideal venue at the best possible value.

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The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall

Theddingworth , LE17 6QX

Imagine a corporate venue that transforms the way your team thinks, collaborates, and connects. The Woodlands offers a rare combination of sophisticated business facilities and inspiring natural surroundings, set within…

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Firle Place

Firle
Lewes , BN8 6LP

Set within 300 acres of private parkland in the Sussex countryside, Firle Place is an exceptional country house with a history spanning more than five centuries. Dating from the 16th…

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Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

Lyndhurst Road
Brockenhurst , SO42 7RH

Set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa offers an inspiring setting for conferences, meetings and corporate events. Surrounded by ancient woodland, open…

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Sheepdrove Organic Farm & Eco Conference Centre

Sheepdrove Road
Lambourn , RG17 7UU

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…

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Wyboston Lakes Resort

Great North Road
Wyboston , MK44 3AL

Wyboston Lakes Event Centre is one of the UK’s most versatile and impressive conference and events venues, set within 380 acres of beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Combining state-of-the-art facilities with excellent…

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Cranmore Park

Cranmore Avenue
Solihull , B90 4LF

Cranmore Park is a versatile event and exhibition venue in the West Midlands, conveniently located in Solihull with excellent access to the M42, Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Designed with…

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Center Parcs – Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest
Rufford
Newark , NG22 9DN

Events at Center Parcs make delegates feel appreciated. The unique environment is ideal for companies that value well-being and our unique offering is perfect for event organisers craving somewhere different…

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Fontwell Park

Arundel Road
Fontwell , BN18 0SY

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…

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Dundas Castle

South Queensferry , EH30 9SP

Set within 400 acres of stunning countryside, Dundas Castle offers an exclusive-use venue that feels both private and luxurious. Just minutes from Edinburgh Airport, the castle combines historic character with…

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Whatley Manor

Easton Grey
Malmesbury , SN16 0RB

Indulge yourself by visiting Whatley Manor, a grown-up getaway in the heart of the Cotswolds. Set in 12 acres of gardens, a long tree-lined driveway leads you into our luxurious…

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Winstanley House

Hinckley Road , LE3 1HX

Set within 168 acres of beautiful parkland, Winstanley House offers a peaceful setting just 3.9 miles from Leicester train station and 2.5 miles from Leicester City Centre. With excellent links…

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Lakeside Conference Centre

York Biotech Campus
Sand Hutton
York , YO41 1LZ

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…

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American Express Stadium

Village Way
Brighton , BN1 9BL

Just a skip and a jump from Brighton, the multi-purpose American Express Stadium offers a great selection of event spaces and exhibition halls. This unique venue even has an on-site…

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Carden Park

Near Chester , CH3 9DQ

Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa is truly a complete resort destination unparalleled in its offering and services, located just outside of Chester with a selection of 196 superb…

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Hunton Park

Essex Lane
Hunton Bridge , WD4 8PN

Hunton Park is the perfect venue for meetings that are more than just ‘business as usual’. Set in 22 acres of beautiful rural Hertfordshire parkland, we are conveniently close to…

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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Lympne
Nr Hythe , CT21 4PD

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is located in the South East of England in the beautiful county of Kent , and is within easy reach of London, Surrey, Sussex, and…

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De Vere Cotswold Water Park

Lake 6 Spine Road East
South Cerney , GL7 5FP

It’s hard to imagine a more inspirational venue for business meetings, conferences, functions and events than the De Vere Cotswold Water Park. Situated in Gloucestershire, the hotel is easily accessible…

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Mythe Barn Conferencing and Events

Mythe Farm
Pinwall Lane
Sheepy Magna
Atherstone , CV9 3PF

Conferences, meetings, evening celebrations, product launches and corporate entertainment are all seamlessly accommodated at Mythe Barn. Our two spacious oak beamed barns hold up to 200 theatre style ideal for…

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IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford , CB22 4QR

IWM Duxford is a venue like no other. This fighter station has been transformed into an impressive events space, rich in heritage and home to over 100 aircraft including the…

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Foxhill Manor

Farncombe Estate
Broadway , WR12 7LJ

Foxhill Manor, set just outside the charming village of Broadway in the Cotswolds, is an intimate Arts and Crafts–style manor house offering a luxurious yet relaxed setting for private events…

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Eastwood Hall

Eastwood , NG16 3SS

Eastwood Hall is an ideal venue for any kind of meeting, training or event. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, you can draw inspiration from the tranquil setting and concentrate on…

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Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre

Timbold Drive
Milton Keynes , MK7 6TT

Kents Hill Park is a dedicated training and conference centre set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, yet within easy access to key road, rail and…

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Lane End Conference Centre

Church Road
Lane End , HP14 3HH

A hidden gem of a venue set in the rolling hills of the Buckinghamshire countryside, Lane End offers a vast array of options to both conference delegates and accommodation guests…

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Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

ETPS Road
Farnborough , GU14 6TQ

Located in the heart of Hampshire, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is one of the UK’s leading event destinations, offering adaptable spaces suited to virtually any occasion. From major…

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Silchester Farm

Silchester , RG7 2PS

Inspire fresh thinking and real connection in a rural setting that balances historic charm with modern flexibility- all just under an hour from London. Whether you’re planning a team away…

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De Vere Horsley Estate – Horsley Towers

Ockham Road South
East Horsley , KT24 6DT

Just outside Guildford, only five miles from J10 of the M25 and with direct train links to London Waterloo, De Vere Horsley Estate offers a stunning setting for conferences, meetings,…

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Rutland Hall Hotel

Nr Oakham
Rutland , LA15 8AB

Rutland Hall Hotel is in a prime location and has excellent road and rail connections which makes it the ideal conference venue at Rutland Water for bringing your teams together….

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