SoGlos’s Gloucestershire venue hire guide provides a handpicked selection of some of the best venues in the county, perfect for hosting private parties, awards ceremonies, conferences, business meetings, exhibitions and launch events – as well as exclusive use venues.
From world class sporting venues to luxurious Cotswold manor houses and unique locations, SoGlos’s Gloucestershire venue hire guide provides plenty of inspiration for your next event.
Cheltenham venues for hire
Venue hire at Brickhampton Court
About the venue
With a wide range of different indoor and outdoor event spaces, Brickhampton Court is the perfect backdrop for both private events and corporate events.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, Brickhampton Court is situated between Cheltenham and Gloucester and sits within 200 acres of beautiful Gloucestershire countryside.
It's easily accessible, just five minutes off Junction 11 of the M5.
Function rooms
Event spaces can be flexible and adaptable with a range of recommended layout options to satisfy a whole host of events.
Brickhampton Court has a personalised service that can comfortably cater for a wide range of events including business meetings, conferences, corporate parties and events, corporate golf days, networking events, celebrations of life, wedding receptions, baby showers, birthday parties and celebrations.
There's a lounge space for up to 40 guests and the restaurant seats 90 with a further 50 seats in the Clubhouse Bar.
Outside, there is a heated marquee and patio with seats for 100 guests to soak up the stunning views of the 18th green.
Brickhampton Court is also available for exclusive use for more than 250 people.
Catering
Nineteen kitchen at Brickhampton has a menu inspired by street food, while incorporating barbecued meats smoked low and slow, in an industrial ProQ Smoker to ensure they are packed full of flavour.
Whether you fancy breakfast or a bar snack, roast dinner on a Sunday or a full buffet, banquet or barbecue, Brickhampton Court can offer it all.
Parking
There's plenty of free parking on-site.
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If you enjoy soaking up the calming tranquillity of wide open spaces, Brickhampton Court has spectacular views. And the easily accessible location makes it a handy spot for a gathering.
To book
Visit brickhampton.co.uk or call (01452) 858600 or email events@brickhampton.co.uk.
Venue hire at The Brewery Quarter
About the venue
Ideally located in Cheltenham town centre, The Brewery Quarter offers a variety of venues which can cater for everything from informal meetings and fun team building activities, to product launches and conferences.
Function rooms
For small-scale meetings, 121s and brainstorms, Brewhouse & Kitchen offers dedicated quiet workspaces equipped with power sockets and wifi, plus lunch and unlimited tea, filter coffee or soft drinks for just £10 per person; while BrewDog's DeskDog co-working package includes unlimited tea, coffee and water, plus a pint of their headliner beer at the end of the day, for £10 per person, available from 12pm to 5pm weekdays.
Providing a showstopping venue for conferences, larger meetings and even product launches, Cineworld offers private hire options including use of its state-of-the-art screens, breakout spaces, AV support and catering.
While for team building, there are plenty of options to choose from, depending on the size – and competitiveness – of your team. Flight Club offers social darts tournaments where companies can link up oches, allowing up to seven teams of six people to go head to head with each other, before tucking into one of its food packages comprising pizza, canapes, drinks and desserts.
Mr Mulligans Ul-tee-mate Experience includes one game of adventure golf, two drinks each plus pizza sharers, chicken wings and nachos all served in your own private area, with packages for Electro-darts and pool, too. Hollywood Bowl offers a team building package including two games of bowling, a drink and a main meal each, with nachos to munch during the game, as well as its famous 'King Pin' trophy for the overall winner; while Escape Hunt offers team building packages with one or two escape rooms per person, plus welcome drinks, celebration drinks and a dedicated game host.
Catering
Many of The Brewery Quarter's restaurants are adept at catering for large group bookings, with an eclectic mix of dining options on offer spanning Indian, Vietnamese and Italian food, as well as burgers, kebabs, tapas, steak and even a cheeky Nando's.
Vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free diners can all be catered for; and some venues, including Brewhouse & Kitchen, BrewDog, Flight Club, Mowgli and The Alchemist, can offer party menus designed for large groups, too.
Parking
The Brewery Quarter has an NCP car park directly opposite with 360 spaces, including eight disabled parking spaces.
Spaces can be pre-booked online and NCP app users benefit from discounted prices.
Accomodation
Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre is located at The Brewery Quarter, providing comfortable air conditioned rooms with kingsize Hypnos beds, 40-inch flat screen TVs and free WiFi, ideal if you've got colleagues travelling from out of town.
Business bookers can get a guaranteed five per cent discount off the flex rate when booking online using Premier Inn's free online booking tool.
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The Brewery Quarter really is a one-stop shop when it comes to drinks, dining and entertainment, so it's ideal for corporate entertaining and team events.
Whether you're starting the day with Bottomless Brunch, hosting an intimate working lunch with an important client, getting the team together for a brainstorm or giving your employees a chance to let their hair down, The Brewery Quarter has it covered.
To book
Visit thebreweryquarter.com.
Cotswolds venues for hire
Venue hire at The Kings Head Hotel
About the venue
Set in the heart of Cirencester, the picturesque capital of the Cotswolds, the historic Kings Head Hotel offers a stunning choice of spaces in which to stay, relax, dine and entertain guests.
Listed as a building of special architectural and historical interest, the now five-star hotel dates back to the 14th century when it served the town as a countryside coaching inn. With new management taking over in 2023, the venue has been lovingly refurbished with new interiors adding touches of glamour while staying true to its Cotswold roots.
Surrounded by Cirencester's iconic honey hued streets and historic attractions, The Kings Head Hotel boasts a prime location that makes it a fantastic choice for hosting private events of all sizes.
Function rooms
Boasting 65 individually styled bedrooms, 12 apartments, a vaulted spa and various dining options, The Kings Head Hotel has an array of private spaces for hosting weddings, meetings, conferences and events — whether it's a small gathering or grand affair, for two guests or 150.
The Wine Cellar, with its beautiful arched ceiling, exposed brick work and glass walled wine display, is a perfect space for private dining; The Panel Room, boasting a Cotswold feel through its sophisticated decor, can be set up in banquet, theatre or boardroom styles; while The Watermoor is an ideal space for board meetings, presentations or training sessions.
For larger events, The Assembly Room boasts impressive original architectural features like high ceilings and a wooden floor along with eye-catching chandeliers, with the ability to host between 40 and 150 people across a range of setups; and The Vaulted Cellar, with its rustic arched walls and exposed brick work, has a private bar and can host up to 150 people cocktail style.
Other areas include the hotel's Cotswold stone event terrace and reception area, which also has a private bar; the wood-panelled Library Room, which is ideal for boardroom or intimate business meetings; and the Corn Hall — the largest space available with capacity to host up to 600 people.
Catering
With menus inspired by local culinary heritage and much of its produce coming from within a 30-mile radius of Cirencester, The Kings Head offers a selection of food and beverage packages to suit every occasion, from indulgent three-course dining to buffets and more casual options.
Guests can enjoy a range of reception nibbles such as canapés including mushroom arancini with truffle mayo and parmesan or teriyaki chicken with wasabi mayo and pickled cucumber, with charcuterie cups and oysters also available.
The hotel's three-course dining menus offer a choice of dishes for each course, with the classic menu featuring mains like French trim chicken with shallot pomme purée, Swiss chard and jus; the feature menu steps it up with like slow roasted pork belly with potato anna, baby carrot, apple purée and jus; while the indulgent menu goes further with pan seared cod with smoked pea purée, chargrilled Romanesco cauliflower and pea and mint croquette.
Organisers can also opt for the casual menu, featuring sharing boards and desserts along with a choice of roast beef joints and pork rack or mushroom beetroot wellington for the main course, all served with garlic and herb roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables and homemade gravy.
Other options include packages like the fork buffet, featuring dishes like mushroom alfredo gnocchi or braised blade of beef bourguignon with a garnish; a finger buffet with options including loaded nachos or mini fish and chips; or 'evening' food like pizza, Mediterranean mezze and street food.
Drinks packages include access to a range of drinks at the bar for one hour; mini gin or rum bars; and beer and prosecco bundles — or go all out with an impressive Champagne tower.
Parking
Though there is limited parking available at the hotel itself, The Kings Head's central location means it's close to several Cirencester town centre car parks, including Waterloo and The Forum.
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With so many options to choose from for meetings and events big or small, organisers can rely on the help of The Kings Head's experienced events team, which works closely with planners to ensure every detail is perfect, helping to give every event a personalised feel.
To book
Visit kingshead-hotel.co.uk/gather-meet.
Venue hire at Rendcomb College
About the venue
An historic manor house with state-of-the-art facilities and a 230-acre Cotswold parkland estate, Rendcomb College — one of Gloucestershire's leading independent schools — offers a range of options for venue hire on and off campus.
With its impressive 350-seat auditorium and spacious meeting and reception areas, Rendcomb is equipped to host all manner of events from live performances and exhibitions to business meetings and conferences, with quaint Cotswold holiday cottages available for accommodation, too.
Function rooms
The college's purpose-built Griffin Theatre has a choice of spaces for hire, each equipped with industry-standard facilities. Its 350-seat auditorium is suitable for hosting live performances, exhibitions, conferences and seminars, offering professional lighting and sound equipment as well as an optional orchestra pit and moveable seating.
It also has a dance studio with a sprung floor, ballet barres and mirrors; a hospitality area with views of the stunning countryside; a box office and reception; backstage dressing rooms and a green room area; multiple meeting spaces and break-out rooms; and a reception area with bar and refreshment facilities, with WIFI and air conditioning throughout.
Catering
Rendcomb College’s team of highly trained chefs can offer an array of catering options, whatever your needs may be.
Working with locally sourced ingredients, its chefs can create a menu suited for your event, from three-course plated meals to light fork buffets.
There is also a bar in the Griffin Theatre set
up for serving a wide selection of drinks and snacks. Bar staff can be provided
for your event, too, with an alcohol license running between 11am and 11pm.
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Bringing convenience to the area for locals and visitors alike, the college also recently opened up its own village shop and post office, Rendcomb Stores.
Located in the village itself, the shop sells delicious, freshly baked cakes, pastries and bread alongside locally sourced groceries, fine wines, local beers and more, as well as serving up Cirencester-roasted Rave coffee to take away.
The college is also in the process of building an all-new cafe behind the stores and post office, too.
Accommodation
Away from the college campus, Rendcomb owns and operates two Cotswold holiday cottages in the village through AirBnB. Garden House, which sleeps seven, and School View, which sleeps four, both offer peaceful stays in beautiful countryside surroundings, with self-catering facilities and dining spaces as well as their own private gardens.
Parking
There is free car parking on-site at the college for the Griffin Theatre, with private and on-street parking available for guests staying at the holiday cottages, complete with electric vehicle charging points.
To book
For details on how to book the Griffin Theatre, visit rendcombcollege.org.uk/griffin-theatre.
For more on its two cottages, visit airbnb.co.uk/gardenhouse and airbnb.co.uk/schoolview.
Venue hire at Westonbirt House
About the venue
One of the finest examples of Victorian architecture and gardens in the Cotswolds, Westonbirt House, near Tetbury is set in a beautiful and expansive parkland estate.
Home to Westonbirt School, Westonbirt Golf and Westonbirt Swim Academy, the stunning staterooms, versatile meeting places and relaxed outdoor spaces are perfect for business events, private parties and a variety of residential stays.
A unique and unforgettable place to host a milestone birthday, retirement party, reunion or special family event, Westonbirt House can create the perfect backdrop for your celebrations — with the venue offering in-house catering and a dedicated event team experienced in creating the most memorable occasions.
State rooms
From intimate meetings to large conferences, the state rooms at Westonbirt House are an ideal venue for any size of business event.
Whether a team away-day, an evening of client entertainment, board meeting or fundraising event, there are plenty of opportunities and room combinations to curate the perfect event.
Outside, the stunning grounds are an ideal setting for team building sessions and staff parties as well as team summer barbeques. With space to roam and places to gather, Westonbirt House offers a memorable backdrop.
Catering
From large conferences that need a main meeting space and breakout zones, to catered award ceremonies and gala dinners, the Great Hall and adjacent rooms at Westonbirt House are ideal for a range of events with banqueting options for up to 150 seated guests.
Parking
Westonbirt House has a large car park at the front of the house. It has 83
spaces, with an overflow car park adding a further 130 spaces. There is also extra soft-standing parking for up to 1,200 cars, for large outdoor and community events.
Accommodation
For campus-based events over consecutive days Westonbirt House and nearby Holford House are perfectly set up for residential stays.
Whether a business function, wellbeing retreat, short course or sports camp, there are multiple venues and options across the estate.
With comfortable spaces for up to 120 staying guests, a 25m heated pool, tennis courts, sports pitches, music rooms, theatre and full onsite catering, a residential stay package can be tailored to meet a wide range of needs.
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Maybe Westonbirt’s best kept secret is the beautiful nine-hole golf course.
Perfect for beginners and developing players, it is open to the public and can booked for private coaching or small group lessons and as part of a corporate or residential package. Make your business event a tee-rific social occasion with a round or two.
To book
Call 01666 881338 or visit westonbirthouse.co.uk or email events@westonbirt.org.
Venue hire at Ingleside House
About the venue
Set on the 18th-century Grade II-listed Ingleside site at the edge of town, Ingleside House in Cirencester is a luxury boutique hotel offering vibrant décor and and chic dining at its next-door bar and restaurant, Téatro.
Not only is it Cirencester's top-rated destination for a getaway, Ingleside is also widely renowned for its entertainment — with regular cabaret nights at the hotel, a piano bar every weekend at Téatro and the award-winning Barn Theatre located next door, too.
Functions rooms
With a light and spacious pavilion, luxurious meeting rooms and nationally renowned theatre, Ingleside offers a range of spaces where businesses can meet, train and entertain.
Whether it's a conference, meeting or private party, the hotel offers bespoke packages to suit any event, with capacity to host larger functions at the 200-seater Barn Theatre, with a stage, auditorium and professional sound and lighting available; or the Pavillion, offering customisable indoor and outdoor space with the ability to seat 120 cabaret style. Bigger events have the option to have use of the entire hotel and its facilities, too.
It also has two spaces ideal for meetings — the Drawing Room, accommodating up to 18 with plenty of natural daylight and a large wall mounted screen; and the Music Room, which can be setup in a variety of ways, from boardroom to casual seating.
Catering
Food for events at Ingleside is prepared by Téatro chefs, with a full range of delicious options available, made with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Guests at events can tuck into luxurious canapes; a grazing buffet; afternoon tea; working lunches; a BBQ or hog roast; or seasonal private dining, each tailored to particular requirements.
Parking
Paid-for parking is available opposite Ingleside House, with more options just a five-minute walk away in the town centre.
Accommodation
Ingleside House offers 11 luxury rooms available to book, each with their own distinctive look and feel.
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The venue’s vibrant decor, delicious food and drink and heritage setting combine to make any event at Ingleside a real showstopper.
To book
Visit inglesidehouse.co.uk/business-meetings-dining-and-entertaining, email info@inglesidehouse.co.uk or call (01285) 648230.
Gloucester venues for hire
Venue hire at Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays
About the venue
Tucked into the heart of Gloucester Docks, you'll find Coal Kitchen in the historic Victorian warehouse, Pillar and Lucy.
With
exposed brick, natural oak beams and sweeping south-facing waterside views,
this unique venue can be transformed into the perfect venue for any number of occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries or corporate events.
Function rooms
The spacious, fully licensed restaurant, bar, sun terrace and outdoor riverside areas can be converted into dining, drinking and even dancing spaces, with room for 150 guests inside, plus a further 96 on its two stunning terraces overlooking the docks.
Coal Kitchen boasts some of the city’s best waterside views and the venue has played host to everything from corporate networking events, wedding breakfasts and milestone celebrations.
Catering
From £30 per person, guests can enjoy a sumptuous three-course lunch or dinner, with starters such as Cornish crab or mushroom arancini; mains like classic fish and chips, steak or sundried tomato and tofu rigatoni; and tiramisu or apple and rhubarb crumble for dessert.
Drinks packages can be added on, too, such as a glass of fizz on arrival, half a bottle of house wine or two bottles of Peroni and a cocktail to finish, all for £18.50 per person.
Parking
There are several pay and display car parks surrounding Gloucester Docks and the Quays, with plenty of spaces to accommodate guests.
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Coal Kitchen's lovely waterside setting is perfect for sunny days watching the world go by, topped with a glass of something sparkling. The restaurant is also renowned for its locally sourced ingredients from top-quality Gloucestershire suppliers.
To book
For
event enquiries and availability, visit coalkitchen.co.uk/private-events.
Stroud venues for hire
Venue hire at The Sub Rooms
About the venue
With big names like The Waterboys, Squeeze, KT Tunstall and Macy Gray having taken centre stage at The Sub Rooms, it really is both culturally — and located physically — at the heart of Stroud. Originally built in 1833 by public subscription, The Sub Rooms is now run as an independent, charitable organisation with the local community still central to its ethos.
As well as outstanding performers, The Sub Rooms also hosts a variety of exhibitions and events, including private functions in its beautiful Grade-II listed building.
Function rooms
The Sub Rooms has a great selection of spaces to hire for private events, from parties, concerts and meetings to weddings. As well as being able to offer bespoke catering for functions, The Sub Rooms has an extensive range of technical facilities to support individual events. Accommodating from two up to 500 people, the spaces also work well as meeting and training rooms, or alternatively, for fairs, rehearsals, or auctions.
Spaces available include the Studio Room which is great for smaller meetings or classes suited to a maximum of 12 people; the stunning Art Deco bar which works well for private parties, catering for up to 100 people; the George Room, well-suited to art exhibitions, larger meetings, workshops and smaller performances for 60 people; the Regency-style Ballroom, perfect for film screenings, conferences, receptions, markets and more, as well as the Central Bar and Kitchen, a cosy space for parties or small music events. Additionally, the pillared Forecourt outside the front of the building is available to hire for stalls, promotional events or rallies.
Catering
The Sub Rooms can offer guests a variety of catering options, tailored to their specific needs and events. From simple tea, coffee and cake through to cold buffets — or even three-course dinners and lunches.
All food is prepared fresh on-site by The Sub Rooms' in-house chef, who can create bespoke menus as well as advise on and supply wines from local suppliers. Central Bar and Kitchen, the Sub’s internal cafe, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am until 4pm, offering a range of cakes, hot drinks, local beers and food options, including sandwiches on homemade bread and Meze sharing platters — and weekly Tuesday Paella nights!
Parking
There is plenty of parking within a short walking distance to The Sub Rooms, as well as Stroud train station being less than half a mile away from the venue.
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The Sub Rooms offers excellent technical facilities, which includes front of house PA systems, microphones, monitors and lighting.
To book
Call The Sub Rooms on (01453) 796880 or visit thesubrooms.co.uk more information.
Venue hire at The Stroud hotel
About the venue
This newly revived historic Grade II listed hotel, bar and restaurant has been designed with a contemporary and rustic charm. With 24 bedrooms, there's plenty of rooms for guests to stay.
For food options you can choose between the Bucknall Bar and restaurant or for a more intimate setting there's a snug and lounge available.
Function rooms
The Stroud hotel's versatile event space is the perfect canvas for your vision.
Elevate your event experience with the exclusive use of the hotel bar, where guests can toast to the occasion in style.
Need to make a presentation or showcase memories? The hotel has got you covered with a convenient projector screen available for your use.
Catering
Choose from a selection of options, featuring set menus for seated dining, delectable canapés or an indulgent buffet spread, or the option for just drinks.
The hotel's chef’s table is ideal for special occasions with its own menu created for you and your guests to share a feast.
For dining, the hotel can seat up to 60 guests and for canapés, drinks and dancing you can invite 110 guests.
The set menu costs £29.95 for two courses and £35.95 for three courses.
If you'd prefer a buffet menu, for a minimum of 12 people, it costs £17 per person.
Parking
The hotel has parking for a couple of cars but is right next to a large car park as well as opposite Stroud train station, making it incredibly easy to access.
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Whether you're gathering for a cosy dinner for up to 60 guests or planning a lively affair with canapés, drinks and dancing for up to 110 guests, The Stroud offers the perfect backdrop for every occasion.
To book
Visit thestroudhotel.com/book.
Venue hire at Eastwood Park
About the venue
The Victorian estate of Eastwood Park in Wotton-under-Edge near Stroud can cater for the widest variety of corporate events imaginable. As well as its dedicated conference and training centre, there’s overnight accommodation, plus 200 acres of grounds for activities like team building.
With the M5 and two railway stations in the vicinity, the
venue is easily accessible from Bristol, Gloucestershire, the Midlands and south Wales. There’s even an airport nearby for those travelling from further
afield.
Function Rooms
Rest assured, while the 19th-century house is full of historic charm, it offers a range of spaces that can be adapted to meet your event requirements — whether a board meeting, conference, exhibition or training day, there's the facilities to suit.
Take your pick from seven different meeting rooms, with capacity for 15 in the Thornbury Room to 180 in the Eastwood Terrace Room; alternatively, the venue is also available for exclusive use, subject to availability.
Catering
As well as providing unlimited tea, coffee and chilled water for delegates, the catering team at Eastwood Park offers various tasty options for corporate events with at least 10 guests. Choose from hot and cold menus, buffet options and seated meals.
Parking
Ample free parking is available with 200 spaces across Eastwood Park’s on-site car parks.
Accommodation
As part of its 24-hour delegate package, Eastwood Park offers overnight accommodation in 70 en-suite bedrooms, inclusive of a hearty full English or continental breakfast in the morning.
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All located on the ground floor, every one of its meeting rooms is accessible.
To book
Call Eastwood Park on (01454) 260207 or visit eastwoodpark.co.uk.
