Why not break away from traditional conferences spaces for your next event?
Leave the white canvas room behind and instead opt out for an out-of-the-box conference space with character, charm, and a bit of quirkiness to engage and entertain your delegates.
1. The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath
Location: Bath, Somerset
Why it’s unique: Host an evening reception alongside a torch-lit Roman bath dating back over 2,000 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a truly atmospheric backdrop, particularly for luxury or heritage-themed events.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests (reception-style)
2. The Gherkin (Helix & Iris), London
Location: 30 St Mary Axe, London
Why it’s unique: Situated at the top of one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers, these event spaces offer panoramic views across the city and an ultra-modern setting ideal for C-level conferences or VIP dinners.
Capacity: 140 seated, 260 standing
3. The Deep, Hul
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Why it’s unique: This futuristic aquarium sits on the Humber estuary and offers underwater views of marine life as a dramatic event backdrop. A brilliant fit for science, sustainability or environmental conferences.
Capacity: 200+ in various event zones
4. National Space Centre, Leicester
Location: Leicester
Why it’s unique: Home to real rockets and interactive space exhibits, this venue offers event organisers the chance to hold sessions in a planetarium or under the 42-metre-high Rocket Tower.
Capacity: Up to 200 theatre-style, 190 for dinner
5. The Roundhouse, London
Location: Camden, London
Why it’s unique: Once a railway turntable shed, now a world-renowned performing arts venue. The circular main space and industrial-chic vibe make it ideal for creative industries, fashion, and media-centric events.
Capacity: 1,700 standing, 850 seated theatre-style
6. Eden Project, Cornwall
Location: Bodelva, Cornwall
Why it’s unique: Set in a reclaimed clay pit, the Eden Project’s iconic biomes are home to the largest indoor rainforest. It’s perfect for eco-conscious events, team building, or wellbeing-focused retreats.
Capacity: 500+ across several spaces
7. Titanic Hotel & Rum Warehouse, Liverpool
Location: Stanley Dock, Liverpool
Why it’s unique: A converted 19th-century warehouse with exposed brick, steel columns and waterfront views, the Rum Warehouse is ideal for events wanting to blend industrial heritage with modern facilities.
Capacity: Up to 500 in the warehouse space
