The best conference venues in the UK

Aintree Racecourse offers vast and versatile event spaces, including suites that can cater for hundreds, if not thousands of guests. Blending a historic setting with modern tech, it’s ideal for your upcoming conference. High-quality catering and iconic racecourse views, really seal the deal with this venue.

Situated just a short train ride from London, Mercedes-Benz world offers a truly unique option for your next conference. Here, you’ll find a selection of high-tech spaces, including a vast Exhibition Area for 450 guests and the luxurious S-Class Suite with bespoke delegate packages available.

Boasting a rather historic feel for your next conference, Boringdon Hall offers a flexible countryside setting with capacity for up to 500 delegates. Choose from several versatile rooms, from the light-filled Elizabethan suite to smaller breakout spaces. Choose from day delegate packages, or opt for the wellness options or a trip to the spa, for some post-conference relaxation.

With its central location and convenient transport links, hosting your conference at Ansty Hall is the perfect choice for those with guests coming from across the country. Expect Exclusive Collection's top-tier hospitality, with a variety of spaces from the 150-seater Orangery, to the vibrant Gilbert Scott room.

On the hunt for a conference venue in Brighton? Watershed is a creative event space that sits right on the edge of the water. Its cinemas are available for exclusive hire, with room for up to 197 guests, whilst smaller, more intimate conference rooms, complete with roving mics, 4k screens, and the option to audio record your event.

Osea Island is a great pick if you're after a conference venue that doesn't fit a traditional corporate mould. Chic interiors, with historic touches are all part of the package here, with large-scale event spaces for up to 250 guests. Work alongside the team to turn this blank canvas into your ideal conference venue.

For those looking to host a conference that blends business with pleasure, then why not try The Vale Golf and Country Club? Host a morning meeting or conference before heading to the greens for a round of golf in the afternoon. Work with the dedicated events team to create tailored packages complete with exceptional catering.

Hampton Court Palace Golf Club is a top venue for conferences found just on the outskirts of the capital. The Longwater Suite can accommodate up to 130 guests, theatre-style, whilst the more intimate Wolsey Room is perfect for 20. Corporate clients can expect bespoke packages, with breakfast or full-day options available.

Those looking to bring their conference to life with an out-of-this-world setting, need look further than the National Space Centre. Boasting large-scale event spaces, here you host up to 500 guests, making the most of interactive galleries and a unique backdrop. Choose from varied day delegate packages complete with spaced-themed lunch and an hour slot in the planetarium.

Sports fanatics needn’t look further than St Mary’s, the largest football stadium in the southeast. For those looking for a conference venue with a difference, here you can seat up to 500 delegates in the Mike Channon Suite, or head to one of the executive boxes or the main Stadium Bowl itself for something truly extravagant.

Looking to host a conference in Edinburgh? The Glasshouse is a contemporary hotel in the Scottish capital, complete with a variety of rooms that each bring their own charm. The Calton Suite is found atop the hotel’s roof, and can seat up to 90, whilst The Boardroom brings that classic, corporate feel for smaller groups of 20.

RHS Garden Wisley ticks all the boxes when it comes to the perfect conference venue. As well as boasting one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the world, you’ll find the 270-seater Hilltop Garden Room, which offers an LCD video conferencing wall, bespoke sound system, and mics for your event.