The UK's most unusual venues for hire

For something a bit different, Sixes Cricket offers a number of batting cages in its event spaces, allowing you to test out your cricketing skills. Exclusive hire here can accommodate up to 200 guests, offering three batting cages, arcade games and various food and drinks packages to keep everyone happy.  

Once a textile factory, The Compound now functions as a fully hireable events venue in Birmingham city centre. Spanning multiple levels, here you’ll find an art studio, 25 seat cinema and a speakeasy bar. No matter your style or type of end, this multifunctional space is the quintessential blank canvas inviting you to create your perfect event. 

Tan House Newland’s Mediterranean vibe is perhaps not what you’d expect from a quick glance at this 17th century venue. But exotic foliage, teepees and zebra statues are all part of the package here, sure to add a bit of colour and magic to your upcoming event.  

Car enthusiasts, this one’s for you. An exhibition arena with classic vehicles on display to adrenaline-fuelled driving experiences, Mercedes Benz World offers versatile spaces and activities perfect for team-building or corporate events. A private outdoor terrace or cinema screening room are also both available, providing unique locations for your event.

This playful venue is known for its eclectic decor making it one of the area's most beloved event spaces. Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, Crazy Bear offers several spaces, each more unusual than the last, with a selection of team building activities also on offer. 

A beach in London - it’s hard to argue that there’s not something a tad unusual about that. You may be a good 100 miles from the coast but at Limin you can enjoy sand between your toes alongside delightful Caribbean cuisine and rum-based cocktails. 

Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, Jodrell Bank offers cutting edge technology alongside a number of unique event spaces on the outskirts of Manchester. With an on-site planetarium and domed light pavilion, this one is sure to bring the wow factor to your upcoming party. 

For something rather out of the ordinary, Sandbox VR offers a unique evening of virtual reality. This bright and futuristic location offers plenty of games to keep the whole group occupied and even boasts the UK's first permanent robotic bartender to mix you a cocktail or two.

Known for its luxurious fashion, this high-end department store in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town offers spaces for exclusive hire. The Fourth Floor Brasserie boasts menus of contemporary British cuisine in this picturesque location, complete with alfresco terrace and idyllic views.

Paying an ode to the famous detective, this bar in Shepherd’s Bush promises a unique experience with escape rooms and cocktail making classes on offer. Striking wallpaper, plush velvet seating and framed photos of the detective all add to the charm with this truly one of a kind location. 

Another seaside spot, why not plan your event at Weston-super-Mare's ionic Grand Pier? Venue and exhibition spaces are available alongside the rides and amusements to provide a unique and fun backdrop for your event. Cocktail bars, fish and chip buffets and superb coastal views really seal the deal with this one. 

Plan a truly unique event at Brighton i360, a 450 feet high viewing platform that boasts spectacular 360-degree views of this seaside resort, as the name might suggest. Whether you’re looking to host a canape reception or a three-course sit down meal, this space is sure to create a memorable evening.

Perhaps an evening of Karaoke is on the cards for your upcoming event? Seven pods are available for hire here, boasting a tracklist of over 11,000 songs to choose from, or you can book out the entire space for an unforgettable evening for up to 170 guests - get your vocal chords warmed and ready to go! 

Located on the banks of Manchester’s Bridgewater Canal, Victoria Warehouse offers funky and urban spaces with a real sense of history. Recently renovated, The Tobacco Stores can host up to 1,000 guests, showcasing the original brickwork arches and steel columns, so there’s no need to worry about cutting down the guestlist. 

Planning an event in Leicester? East Street Lanes offers an entertaining evening at this retro bowling alley. If you're looking for a unique birthday party location or even somewhere for some corporate team building, this is an ideal alternative for up to 200 guests. 

Found right in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, The Signet Library balances historical architecture with contemporary features making it ideal for everything from corporate drinks to a birthday bash. Library by day, event space by night, surround yourself in the splendour with classical pillars, gold leaf detailing and a whole lot of books.

Ever been to an event in a windmill? No, neither have we, but now is your chance. This cosy spot in Norfolk boasts an idyllic location in the marshes of the North Norfolk Coast. Here, you can have exclusive hire for up to 22 - so perfect for a unique and intimate event.