The Top 14 Corporate Away Day Venues in the South of England by Bookado!
December 28, 2023
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Written By Georgia Watts

14 Corporate Away Day Venues in the South of the UK 

If the thought of finding a venue for your next away day fills you with dread then look no further! We’ve gathered a list of the UK’s best venues to help boost morale and give your team the weekend away they deserve. Forget stuffy conference rooms with beige walls and bland food, escape to one of these fantastic locations to recharge and regroup! With
bespoke packages designed around your team and company goals, you can enjoy an unforgettable weekend with your friends and colleagues

1. Braxted Park

Braxted Park offers a comprehensive solution for a wide range of corporate events, combining versatile event spaces with exciting team-building activities, including cooking demos and golf lessons. If you’re looking for a scenic venue with customisable packages Braxted Park is the perfect venue for your next away day!

Location: Witham (Essex)
Nearest Train Station: Witham station
Max Capacity: 400
Great for: Daytime meetings, Outdoor Games, 27 hole golf course, Cookery School
Meeting Space: Yes

2. The Lensbury

The Lensbury is an elegant hotel with a full range of activities and event spaces perfect for an easy getaway from London. Situated in 25 acres of stunning gardens and grounds on the banks of the River Thames, take advantage of the specialist Teddington Watersports Centre with team-buidling activities including Dragon boating and raft building.

Location: Teddington
Nearest Train Station: Teddington
Max Capacity: 300
Great for: Watersports, daytime meeting, Overnight stay
Meeting Space: Yes

3. Lakes By Yoo

          Lakes By Yoo is an idyllic location perfectly set up for a diverse range of events including team-building workshops, corporate retreats, day trips, product launches and special celebrations. Nestled in the idyllic countryside of The Cotswolds, with a wide range of team-building activities, lakeside cabins and a luxury spa and wellness centre, this is a gorgeous location for colleagues and friends to unwind!

Location: Lechlade (The Cotswolds)
Nearest Train Station: Swindon
Great for: Watersports, Spa facilities, Horse Riding, Archery, Zip Wire, Tree Top Adventure
Meeting Space: Yes

4. Leeds Castle

A historic destination set within 500 acres of scenic parklands and gardens, Leeds Castle provides a stunning backdrop for your next away Day! Expect fine dining, bespoke packages, beautiful grounds and engaging activities. This unique venue provides endless possibilities for corporate away days, overnight stays and office Summer and Christmas
parties.

Location: Kent
Nearest Train Station: Bearsted Station
Max Capacity: 120
Great for: Outdoor activities, daytime meetings, Falconry
Meeting Space: Yes

5. Wilderness Reserve

Wilderness Reserve has a wide range of spaces available for your next Away Day! Free of the restrictions of a hotel, the exclusive-use estate is the perfect location for your next corporate celebration! Discover new ways to unwind after a day of meetings with Raft Racing, Archery, Axe Throwing, Wild Swimming and Wine Tasting, Wilderness Reserve is an unforgettable corporate retreat!

Location: Yoxford (Ipswich)
Nearest Train Station: Darsham
Max Capacity: 150
Great for: Spa facilities, Lake Swimming, Falconry, Outdoor activities
Meeting Space: Yes

6. Goodwood Estate

Expect Team Days with a difference at Good Wood Estate! Experience Goodwood’s specialist workshops designed to reduce stress and equip your team with healthier habits and a balanced mindset! From a competitive day of golf on The ‘Top 100’ Downs Course, adrenaline-fuelled driving experience at Goodwood Motor Circuit to clay shooting in the bowl-like arena, the Goodwood Estate has an activity for every taste.

Location: Chichester
Nearest Train Station: Chichester
Max Capacity: 150
Great for: Corporate Golf, Outdoor activities, Driving experiences, Flying School, Gravity Jet Suits
Meeting Space: Yes

7. Chalkney Water Meadows

 Escape the city for the tranquil rural retreat of Chalkney Water Meadows. Located amongst ancient woodland, this stunning location offers the perfect escape for an outdoor day of team building! Build deeper and more meaningful relationships between your employees with quirky and fun activities designed to get the whole team involved, all set in the stunning landscape of Essex’s countryside!

Location: Colchester
Nearest Train Station: Chappel & Wakes Colne Station
Max Capacity: 180
Great for: Outdoor activities, Mindfulness workshops
Meeting Space: No

8. Bruisyard Country Estate

Bruisyard Country Escape is a fantastic getaway for your next corporate retreat, with spacious meeting rooms, their superb in-house catering team and plenty of engaging entertainment options to experience when the work has finished!

Location: Suffolk
Nearest Train Station: Saxmundham railway station
Max Capacity: 140
Great for: outdoor games, daytime meetings
Meeting Space: Yes

9. Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle is a stunning private country house with grand Georgian rooms, expansive lawns and a majestic keep on a motte. Surrounded by the estate and countryside, Hedingham Castle is an ideal venue for a wide range of events, including creative gatherings and work-related activities. Be inspired by the beautiful and historic interiors, whilst you nurture extraordinary ideas.

Location: Halstead
Nearest Train Station: Braintree Station
Max Capacity: 150
Great for: outdoor activities, daytime meetings
Meeting Space: Yes

10. Tewkesbury Park

Whether you’re looking to reward your team, develop business relationships or boost morale, a shared evening after a productive meeting at Tewkesbury Park could be just the answer.  With comfortable and spacious meeting spaces, and engaging activities including Husky dog trekking, pottery making and Rage buggy racing, Tewkesbury Park can tailor-make your Away Day into an unforgettable experience.

Location: Gloucestershire
Nearest Train Station: Ashchurch Train Station
Max Capacity: 300
Great for: outdoor games, daytime meetings, pottery, falconry
Meeting Space: Yes

11. 42 Acres

42 Acres in rural Somerset is a great option for those looking for a break from fast-paced city days. Breaking away from the daily routine to reconnect with nature and experience extraordinary settings can be highly rejuvenating and inspiring. It offers an opportunity to step outside the ordinary and create a sense of spaciousness for fresh ideas and connections to flourish.

Location: Somerset
Nearest Train Station: Gillingham
Max Capacity: 41
Great for: Wellbeing workshops, Outdoor Dining,
Meeting Space: Yes

12. Retreat East

Looking for a Create a bespoke and luxury retreat for your team with Retreat East, a short distance from London this beautiful luxury retreat in Suffolk for. From tasting menus, spa treatments, yoga, wilderness walks, sound baths and much more Retreat East is the perfect rejuvenating venue to bring your team together.

Location: Suffolk
Nearest Train Station: Ipswich
Max Capacity: 100
Great for: outdoor activities, daytime meetings
Meeting Space: Yes

13. The Elvetham Hotel

The Elvetham Hotel has various Day Delegate Rates and 24 hour Delegate Packages to cover everything you’ll need for your next corporate away day. Why not book one of their adrenaline-pumping and enjoyable group activities to encourage tactful thinking and friendly competition or treat your team to a delicious Summer BBQ in the Hotel’s amazing grounds!

Location: Hartley Wintney
Nearest Train Station: Fleet
Max Capacity: 120
Great for: outdoor games, daytime meetings, outdoor dining,
Meeting Space: Yes

14.  West Lexham Manor

West Lexham Manor is a stunning and versatile venue for corporate retreats. The venue has a sharp focus on sustainability and is known as an eco-friendly paradise in the Norwich area.  With an abundance of activities on offer including yoga, wild swimming and wellness workshops, West Lexham Manor is the perfect spot for your next corporate away day.

Location: Norwich
Nearest Train Station: Downham Market
Max Capacity: 100
Great for: Daytime meetings, Wellness Space, Nature Walks, Swimming (Lake & Pool)
Meeting Space: Yes

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