The UK's best large summer party venues

Considering Newcastle doesn’t get as much sun as other parts of the UK, The Biscuit Factory has a clever alternative perfectly suited to larger summer parties (up to 200). The Garden Room offers a conservatory space, flooded with natural light, and peppered with plants and fairy lights; there’s even an indoor waterfall for the full tropical experience.

Set in Norfolk and home to a very good Michelin-starred restaurant, Morston Hall offers the use of its manicured lawn and croquet garden alongside other spaces for large-scale summer parties. Let the team curate bespoke menus, tag on workshops or wine tastings, and you’ve got a summer party venue that’s bound to impress.

Set against the Chiltern Hills, this gorgeous farm venue has all the makings for idyllic summer parties. The Barn is the centrepiece, seating guests at wooden trestle tables with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, natural flour arrangements and overhead heating if needed. Directly outdoors is The Courtyard, which boasts firepits, festoon lighting, and hay bale seating perfect for summer party conversation.

Set within easy reach of Henley and Marlow, Hurley House is a boutique hotel able to accommodate up to 160 seated guests in its impressive Garden Pavilion. The glass frontage is fully retractable, and it can be hired in conjunction with the outdoor terraces, which boast an outdoor bar and barbecue area.

The prestigious Ashmolean Museum is a well-known favourite for gala dinners and high-end receptions, but it also has its own rooftop dining room and outdoor terrace primed to host standing parties of up to 100. On a balmy summer's evening, there’s no better place to celebrate, looking out over the city’s dreaming spires.

If you're searching for a large venue to impress, look no further than Ascot Racecourse. The world-famous sporting venue boasts a spacious garden area - complete with cute bunting and food trucks - as well as soaring terrace suites with views over the tracks. With more than 300 meeting rooms, 4,000 square metres of exhibition space, and onsite parking for over 6,000 cars, space is no issue here. 

Luxury hotel, The Grove, boasts multiple spaces perfect for summer parties. The Potting Shed is the go-to, seating up to 72 guests. But you’ll find plenty of larger-scale spaces too, including the Walled Garden, which features a swimming pool, kitchen garden, and even a beach. The team here are real pros too, and always happy to tailor elements to your event.

Mercedes-Benz World offers a range of spaces for large party hire. But for summer parties, the Bistro and terrace is a no-brainer. Set on the top floor, you can expect stunning views over the track and packages that include a two-course barbecue lunch, a refreshing soft drink and an adrenaline-spiking Hot Lap on arrival.

A unique venue, New Craven Hall comes with a super on-trend feel and an industrial edge. It’s a flexible space, complete with an indoor capacity of up to 200 depending on seating layout, and an outdoor area fitted with pallet seating, its own bar, twinkly fairy lights, and plenty of space for street food vendors.

Hosting up to 500 in its marquee spaces, surrounded by stunning gardens, RHS Garden Wisley offers the perfect backdrop for big summer parties. We’re talking proper flexibility, blank canvas spaces, and a private, fully personalised setting to celebrate in the sunshine with colleagues and friends.

Set within the breathtaking grounds at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, The Courtyard and Wine Garden offers the ideal indoor vs outdoor balance. Located at the top of the 240-acre woodland gardens, you can swing open the doors and host up to 100 seated guests for hot buffets and canapes, complete with indoor and outdoor speakers.

Complete with three acres of landscaped gardens available for summer drinks receptions and lawn games, Ashton Lodge is perfect for large-scale summer parties with up to 200 guests for buffet-style dining or 156 for banquet dinners. Exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and striking Edwardian design add to the appeal.

The Summer Garden at Southampton FC is a seasonal event space designed specifically to host your summer do. Draped in greenery and peppered with flamingos and shimmering disco balls, party packages here are super affordable and cover all the bases, from arrival cocktails to delicious street food menus.

Nothing says summertime like a pint in the sun, does it? Fortunately, there’s a brewery for that. Saltaire Brewery offers a sun-soaked beer garden for summer celebrations with up to 150 guests, and can offer brewery tours, indoor Taproom space, and award-winning beers, all with a super friendly team.