Residential events, where attendees stay overnight, continue to represent a substantial portion of events business, fuelled by a focus on delegate wellbeing, learning retention, and event ROI. And today’s overnight events are smarter, more flexible, and designed around what delegates need to stay engaged.
From One-Day Sprints to Multi-Day Experiences
The classic one-day conference, squeezed between two train journeys, is giving way to two- or three-day residentials with space to breathe.
Organisers are recognising that wellbeing directly impacts engagement. Delegates expect events to deliver insights without exhausting them – and to give them time for balance. Schedules now allow for genuine breaks, reflection, and recharging.
To make this work, planners are adding the very things that once pulled delegates away from events:
• Onsite workspaces so attendees can stay on top of emails without missing sessions.
• Professional crèches so working parents can fully participate.
• Wellness activities like yoga, group runs, or guided walks to reset mind and body.
These additions remove friction, keep delegates present for longer, and create the conditions for more networking, richer content delivery, and a calmer, more empathetic pace.
Why Keeping Everyone Together Works
One of the biggest strengths of residential events is that everyone stays in one place – and that changes everything.
When delegates don’t leave at 5pm, conversations continue over dinner, collaborations form at the bar, and ideas build naturally. For organisers, it’s a dream: smoother logistics, more control overflow and energy, and a fully cohesive experience from start to finish.
Think LVP Doesn’t Do Residential? Think Again.
It’s a myth that unique venues can’t cater for overnight events. Around 30% of LVP business is residential, with venues offering both high-spec event facilities and excellent accommodation:
• Sedgebrook Hall, Northamptonshire – Country house charm, flexible meeting space, leisure facilities, and lush grounds.
• Eastwood Hall, Nottinghamshire – Modern, set in 26 acres, with countryside calm and city access.
• Milton Hill House, Oxfordshire – Ideal for leadership retreats and residential training.
• Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes – Purpose-built training centre with everything under one roof.
• Yarnfield Park, Staffordshire – Large-scale training and conference venue with excellent service and value.
These venues prove residential doesn’t mean compromising on creativity or quality – it means better flow, deeper engagement, and more impact.
Beyond the Venue – New Horizons
Even when our venues don’t have rooms onsite, we make overnight stays simple. Sheffield United works with nearby hotels just minutes away, while Newbury Racecourse offers its own onsite Lodge for seamless race-day residentials.
Exciting developments are on the horizon. Edgbaston Stadium will soon welcome a 146-bed Radisson RED hotel, complete with pitch-view balconies, rooftop terraces, and rooms that transform into hospitality boxes. Meanwhile, Allianz Stadium is preparing for its own bold new chapter, as its onsite hotel evolves into a vibrant Radisson RED. Opening summer 2025, it will feature 156 beautifully designed rooms and a chic new restaurant.
The Takeaway
Residential events aren’t just longer versions of day events – they’re a better version. With added-value services like workspaces, crèches, and wellness options, delegates can stay engaged for the full duration, giving organisers more time, better networking, and stronger results.
Lime Venue Portfolio offers residential options for every style – from country house retreats to purpose-built training centres and major stadiums with hotels in the very close vicinity.
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When you want an overnight event that delegates won’t want to leave, get in touch with LVP’s expert team.
