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Capacity: 1200
London
Old Billingsgate has unrivalled views of Tower Bridge, City Hall, The Shard and London Bridge.
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Capacity: 12500
London
The OVO Arena Wembley is the UK’s most iconic events and entertainment venue.
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Capacity: 1000
Cosford
Host your next event against a backdrop of aviation history at the RAF Midlands Museum.
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Capacity: 1100
Glasgow
Host a private party or corporate function that stays with your guests forever at Ibrox Stadium.
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Capacity: 600
Reading
Reading FC Conference & Events’ wide range of spaces provide the perfect backdrop for any function.
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Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall
Capacity: 1500
Leeds
Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall is one of the largest and most diverse venues for events in Leeds.
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Capacity: 450
Sheffield
Bramall Lane is the perfect events venue for conferences, meetings, celebrations and more.
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Capacity: 1200
Swansea
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Capacity: 1549
London
The Kia Oval, located in the heart of London, can be called one of the best conference venues in London.
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Capacity: 20000
London
The O2 Arena is the finest and most technologically advanced events and entertainment space in the UK.
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Capacity: 10000
London
Situated in the heart of North London, Tottenham Hotspur is a state-of-the-art events venue.
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Capacity: 1200
London
Twickenham effortlessly caters for large events, including conferences and exhibitions.
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Capacity: 270
Leicestershire
Within easy reach of Birmingham, Twycross Zoo is an unforgettable location for conferences and events.
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Capacity: 600
Unity Place
Unity Place is a newly developed building spanning over 8 floors in the heart of Milton Keynes ideal for meetings, conferences, networking and more.
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Capacity: 929
Birmingham
Villa Park has delivered sporting heritage and a touch of elegance to private events since 1897.
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Capacity: 250
Watford
Watford Football Club provides the perfect backdrop to events and conferences for businesses in London.
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Capacity: 394
London
It may be a much-loved museum and library, but Wellcome Collection is more than that.
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Capacity: 1120
Wolverhampton
Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and unforgettable events.
Making the most of your reception venue
The evening reception is all about space and time; it could be champagne and Pimm's on the lawns of Hatfield House or Hever Castle, or bowl food and wines within the inspirational settings of Aston Villa Stadium or Twickenham Stadium. These events are popular with organisers and their clients alike, but why?
First of all, they allow the event to start in its own time, find its own pace, and act as an elegant prelude to what is to come. They also allow an event to wind down; an evening reception following a full day of business allows for relaxation, a reward and a rest bite for the delegation. On a logistical note, maybe it offers the event team their own chance to turn a room around.
Creating an unforgettable experience
At Lime Venue Portfolio, we talk about creating experiences. We’re well placed to do so, as well. Our contribution to an event can be both the reception venue and the food and wine. However, it is the event planner that really understands how experiences are made, and no more so than through a reception-style event.
Great event planners don’t just organise events – they curate experiences for their delegates that will be inspiring and memorable. They understand that while guests come for content, networking, fine food and excellent wine, they leave with an experience they will remember. A reception is usually part of a wider event but needs to be created as a one-off set piece as well.
Summer or winter reception venues
Summer drinks receptions can be amazing; the right mixture of reception venue, fine dining, a smartly dressed delegation, croquet on the lawn, or the chance to play casual games, can all set a delightful tone. Food can be created that underlines this elegant tone; smart, fresh canapés, light cordials, and seafood served over ice can all create theatre and add to the already stunning surroundings. Depending on the timing, the evening reception venue can catch the last of the day’s light, creating a passage between afternoon and late evening experience.
Equally, a Christmas reception venue can provide a subtle start to proceedings, a chance for people to relax, put the day behind them, wind down from the company conference, and again provide a steady transition from business to pleasure. From the event organiser’s perspective, food can line the stomach, stop it grumbling and soak up some of the earlier alcohol intake.
Select a reception venue with ambience
The surroundings of a unique venue can create conversation. The beauty and elegance of the Imperial War Museum North, for instance, which provides views across the Quay to Media City, creates activity that can be taken in at the delegate's own pace. For a sporty venue, the chance to enjoy the arresting ambiance of an iconic stadium can provide similar excitement and awe.
To discuss your reception venue requirements in more detail, please contact our expert team.
Featured Venues
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Edgbaston Stadium
Birmingham
Edgbaston Stadium is ideally located in the beating heart of Birmingham.
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Kempton Park Racecourse
London
Enjoy a racecourse venue with fantastic facilities at Kempton Park.