When planning a corporate away day, the right location can make all the difference. A well-chosen venue not only provides a change of scenery but also fosters team bonding, creativity, and productivity. Here’s our guide to some of the best away day venues, divided by their proximity to London.
Venues within an hour of London
Beaverbrook, Surrey
Set in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Beaverbrook offers a luxurious and tranquil setting perfect for a corporate retreat. The estate boasts elegant meeting rooms, beautiful gardens, and even a wellness spa, making it an ideal spot to combine work with relaxation. With team building activities like golf, cooking classes, and outdoor adventures, teams can enjoy a day away from the office in the former home of celebrated publisher and backstage politician, 1st Baron Beaverbrook.
Coworth Park, Ascot
This stunning Georgian manor house is surrounded by acres of lush parkland, providing a peaceful environment conducive to creativity and teamwork. Coworth Park is known for its top-notch service, luxurious meeting spaces, and a range of outdoor activities, including polo, horse riding, and nature walks. It’s the perfect blend of luxury and nature, ensuring your team returns to work refreshed and inspired.
Holland & Holland, Northwood
For teams looking to combine work with a bit of adventure, Holland & Holland is an excellent choice. This estate offers unique experiences such as clay pigeon shooting and archery, set within 60 acres of stunning countryside. The venue also provides well-equipped meeting rooms and dining options, making it a versatile spot for both formal and informal corporate events. The venue also features the only cinema virtual shooting range in the UK.
Hartsfield Manor, Surrey
Hartsfield Manor is a Victorian stately home surrounded by picturesque gardens and parkland. It’s ideal for companies seeking a secluded and serene environment to focus on strategic planning or team-building activities. The venue offers a range of meeting spaces, from grand ballrooms to intimate boardrooms with modern decor and facilities. Located 5 miles from J8 off the M25, 9 miles from Gatwick airport and with easy access from Central London, Hartsfield Manor is your ideal venue. Our purpose-built conference facility has 10 meeting spaces, the largest seating up to 125 delegates. The property sits within 16 acres of glorious Surrey countryside, perfect for team building and away days.
Chilston Park Hotel, Kent
Nestled in the Kent countryside, Chilston Park is a charming country house hotel that exudes historical elegance. The hotel’s beautiful grounds and sophisticated interiors provide a refined setting for corporate events.
Foxhills, Surrey
Close to London, Foxhills provides a glamorous retreat for your meeting, ensuring privacy and productivity sit side by side. Their elegant meeting rooms provide flexible meeting spaces, accommodating meetings and events for between 4 and 180 delegates. Whether planning a boardroom meeting, a team building exercise or a special incentive for top performers in your company or client entertainment, their expert event team has the experience and passion to deliver your meeting and events needs every time. Foxhills is conveniently located close to the M25 and M3, just 30 minutes from central London. Its unrivalled leisure facilities make it the perfect destination for those looking to combine work and well-being, with a Yoga Cabin, five swimming pools, 11 tennis courts, three golf courses, an award-winning gym and HealthSpa, a number of fitness studios, as well as three restaurants (one with two AA Rosette cuisine) and a variety of meeting rooms and event spaces.
Venues 2 hours away from London
The Nici, Bournemouth
Perched on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, THE NICI offers guests the opportunity to visit Miami without the jetlag. It’s an ideal location for a corporate retreat that blends business with relaxation by the sea. The hotel offers stylish meeting spaces, stunning sea views, and a range of leisure activities including beach yoga and coastal walks.
Wild Thyme & Honey, Cotswolds
Wild Thyme & Honey is a boutique hotel and events retreat nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, excellently located just outside Cirencester. Boasting several indoor and outdoor private dining options, it’s the ideal spot for a casual lunch with family or a luxurious corporate dinner. All private rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and a TV screen if needed, ideal for streaming a wedding video or conducting a corporate event. The Secret Garden room and its soothing neutral tones are ideal for a corporate or private meal for up to 12 guests.
Horwood House, Buckinghamshire
With its peaceful setting and excellent facilities, Horwood House is a great option for companies looking to focus on strategy, team-building, or simply taking a break from the fast-paced city life. Horwood House showcases an extensive portfolio of brand-new events facilities, offering 15 multi-purpose spaces, many with natural light, suitable for business meetings, corporate training and conferences. The hotel grounds also provide a wonderful canvas for al-fresco celebrations or outdoor team-building activities, with a variety to choose from such as country pursuits, treasure hunts, and a Bear Grylls survival challenge!
Heckfield Place, Hampshire
Heckfield Place is a Georgian family home lovingly restored from its classical origins and rewoven into a luxury hotel standing on 400 acres of secluded Hampshire landscape. This venue is perfect for companies seeking a high-end retreat where they can work and relax in style. The estate’s farm-to-table dining, beautifully restored interiors, and serene environment make it a standout choice for a truly memorable corporate away day.
