Leisure venues

Compass Group's All Leisure brand provides catering and hospitality to a wide range of leisure venues in the UK and Ireland

Edinburgh Zoo

Situated in the heart of the Zoo, with stunning views out across the Pentland Hills, Mansion House is one of the most unique venues Edinburgh has to offer.  Over 200 years old the house itself is beautifully decorated, offering gorgeous fireplaces and stained glass windows, with its own private gardens.  With a variety of rooms to suit any taste or budget, Mansion House can offer meetings, conferences or events for up to 200 people.  The house is a popular choice for weddings, family days, private dinners and receptions.

For something totally unique and inspiring try Budongo. You can share a meeting with the chimps in the Boardroom with full AV equipment and a view into one of the 3 chimpanzee enclosures. We also have a purpose built lecture theatre which can accommodate up to 170 guests guests. The seats are removable to create a flexible space allowing it to be used for a wide range of events. The theatre has a great view into the most popular chimp enclosure and is an impressive area to hold anything from an AGM to an awards ceremony.

All this coupled with our impeccable service, warm hospitality and delicious food, promises that your event with us will be a complete success and truly memorable. 

Call 0131 314 0336 or email kerr.brodie@compass-group.co.uk to find out more.

www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/functions

Barbican

The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and education events. It is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra. Two brand new restaurants opened at Barbican this Autumn, offering a great choice of food and drink for you and your friends to enjoy. From the lively informality of our new Barbican Foodhall to the relaxed ambience of the new Barbican Lounge, there's a venue for every occasion.

Click here to make a reservation online or call 020 7382 6180.

Somerset House

Somerset House is a spectacular neo-classical building in the heart of London, sitting between the Strand and the River Thames. During summer months 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. Somerset House also hosts open-air concerts and films, contemporary art and design exhibitions, family workshops and free guided tours of spaces usually hidden to visitors.

There are plenty of ways to refresh, relax and refuel at Somerset House. Enjoy views across the Thames from Tom's Terrace, fresh and exciting lunch ideas at Tom's Deli, or book Tom's Kitchen for a special occasion.

Call +44 (0)20 7845 4646 to make a reservation for Tom's Kitchen.

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery

The Bristol City Museum is located on Queens Road in Bristol, approximately 2.2 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station and easily reachable via the number 8 or 9 bus. Also in close proximity is Bristol's newly refurbished Bus Station, approximately one mile away, with taxis readily available or just a short stroll up Bristol's historic Park Row.

For further details, please contact Cariad Silk (Catering and Events Manager) on 0117 922 3647.

Bristol Zoo Gardens

Bristol Zoo Gardens is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the South West. Milburns ensure that visitors dining in the Coral Café, four kiosks situated in the grounds and mobile Snack Cart enjoy a delicious range of freshly prepared food, ice creams and light snacks.

The Clifton Pavilion at Bristol Zoo Gardens has our fabulous rooms that host conferences and dinners ranging in capacity from 20 to 120 covers. We also have a 119 seat tiered lecture theatre.  The Pavilion is also a popular wedding venue, and can accommodate up to 120 guests. Bristol Zoo Gardens is also available for exclusive evening hire for private or corporate events for up to 2000 guests.

For further information please contact us on 0117 923 8332
Email: milburns@bristolzoo.org.uk
Web: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

 

Chill Factore

Chill Factore is one of the most exhilarating, inspiring and unusual conference venues in the North West.  Where else can you get modern conference suites and unrivalled team building activities? Chill Factore has a range of suites which are stylish yet functional with 340 free car free parking spaces.

The individuality of the offering and the attention to detail to any event means that Chill Factore have hosted a number of high profile functions with companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, SEGA and Fat Face.

For further details, please contact: Laurie Graham on 0161 749 2249/34
Website: www.chillfactore.com

Imperial War Museum, North

The Imperial War Museum North is a free entry war museum, based in a dynamic building designed by Daniel Libeskind based near Salford Quays, Manchester, that can accommodate events for up to 300 guests.

For further details, please contact: Warren Miller on 0161 836 4146
For event enquiries contact Joanne Platt on 0161 836 4042
Web: www.iwm.org.uk

Museum Of Science and Industry in Manchester

Where else can you sip champagne beneath the wings of fabulous flying machines and next to one of the world's largest steam mill engines and steam locomotives collections?  MOSI is situated in Manchester city centre with on-site parking.  We can host dinners and evening receptions for up to 200 and conferences up to 160, in buildings across the site ranging from the world's first passenger railway stations to a grade 1 listed warehouse built in 1830, where you can soak up the atmosphere in a building that has remained in substantially original form, from its inception in the 19th century.  This makes a memorable location for any event.

For further details, please contact:  Rachel Gielty on 0161 606 0174
Web: www.mosi.org.uk

The National Railway Museum, York

For further details, please contact: Angus O'Donnell on 01904 630 914
Web: www.nrm.org.uk

 

Salisbury Cathedral

The Refectory Restaurant
Take in the spectacular view of the spire (404ft - the tallest in Britain) soaring high above you through the glass roof of this attractive modern restaurant. Amazing in daylight, stunning when floodlit. Available from 6.30pm.

The Chapter House
With its medieval stone carvings of stories from the Old Testament and now home to the best preserved, AD1215 edition of Magna Carta this magnificent vaulted building is perfect for pre-dinner drinks available from 6.00pm.

Marquee on the Chapter House Lawn

Relax in style in a marquee of your choice, with the Chapter House and Cathedral providing a stunning, never-to-be-forgotten, backdrop to your event.

For further information, please contact Kevin Oborne (General Manager) on 01722 555172
Email: salisbury.cathedral@milburns.co.uk
Web: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Leith's Venues

Beaulieu

Situated in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu offers you a versatile and unusual venue for an event with a difference whether you are looking for a conference, dinner, wedding reception or family fun day.  From the stunning Palace House, home of the Montagu family, to the Domus in 13th century Beaulieu Abbey and the world famous National Motor Museum, we have something to suit everyone. Unique team building events can also be organised on site.

For further details, please contact Robert Freeman (Catering and Events Manager) on 01590 612102
Web: www.leithsatbeaulieu.co.uk

 

Dartmouth House

Dartmouth House is an exclusive grade II* listed Mayfair mansion which is ideal for civil weddings and cocktail parties as well as business functions. This charming home of The English-Speaking Union makes the perfect setting for all occasions for 20 - 350 guests.

For further details, please contact Will Sales (Catering and Events Manager) on 020 7495 1555
Web: www.esu.org

Glyndebourne Opera House

The Glyndebourne Opera House is renowned for its Festival Opera and is situated in the heart of East Sussex.  Glyndebourne's founder, John Christie, opened the first Festival here in 1934. Today our world-renowned auditorium and standards of excellence are testament to John's original ethos: 'Not just the best we can do but the best that can be done anywhere'. The Mildmay Hall (200 guests) and the newly renovated Middle and Over Wallop (300 guests) restaurants are available for event hire between the 1 November and 30 March annually.

For further details, please contact us on 01273 815 435 / 01273 815 430
Email: Chris.Sullivan@compass-group.co.uk or laura.andrews@compass-group.co.uk
Web: www.diningatglyndebourne.com

Hatfield House
Hatfield was acquired by Henry V111 and used as a nursery for his children. Elizabeth was sitting under an Oak tree in the Park when she learned of her Accession to the throne. She held her first Council of State in 1558 in the Old Palace which is still in extensive use today. All our Historic buildings Cater for conferences, presentations, Dinners, Weddings Themed Banquets from 20 to 280 and larger events in the grounds for up to 1,500.

For further details, please contact us on 01707  262055
Email: banquets@theoldpalace.co.uk
Web: www.hatfield-house.co.uk/hospitality

Hever Castle

Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is a 13th century double-moated castle steeped in history and set in stunning grounds. The Tudor Village adjacent to the castle can accommodate residential conferences, weddings and dinners for up to 64 guests. Day visitors can enjoy a meal in one of our two public restaurants. Hever Castle Golf club just up the road is a great place for a round of golf and also has banqueting facilities for up to 100.

For further details, please contact us on 01732 865065
Email: Jose.afonso@compass-group.co.uk
Web: www.hevercastle.co.uk

Leeds Castle

Picture a medieval castle, a royal palace and an elegant country retreat and you have Leeds Castle. Set on an island surrounded by a moat in the heart of Kent, the castle provides peace, privacy and security for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting.

For further details, please contact us on 01622 765400
Email: enquiries@leeds-castle.co.uk
Web: www.leeds-castle.com

The Maltings

The Maltings is a truly memorable venue in the heart of the historical city of Ely, on the doorstep of Cambridge and Newmarket.  Formerly a Victorian brewery, The Maltings is a historical treasure on Ely's picturesque riverside.  Housing the renowned Ely-Ribe Tapestry and retaining many of its unique architectural features, it is the city's top conference and wedding venue. 

For further details, please contact the events team on  01353 662 633
Web: www.themaltingsely.com

 

Old Royal Naval College

The Old Royal Naval College, the great baroque masterpiece of English architecture, set in landscaped grounds on the River Thames in the centre of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. The Painted Hall and Chapel are open daily to the public 10.00 - 17.00 and are free to enter. The Painted Hall can accommodate weddings and dinners up to 400 and Admirals House can accommodate up to 50 for meetings, weddings and dinners. The King William restaurant is a great place to enjoy lunch while visiting this historic site.

For further details, please contact us on 020 8269 2131
Email: leiths.greenwich@compass-group.co.uk
Web: www.oldroyalnavalcollege.org.uk


Penshurst

Penshurst Place, one of England's finest privately-owned historic houses, has been the setting for sumptuous entertainment on many occasions throughout its seven centuries of history. Kings, Queens, noblemen, great soldiers and poets have all dined within the walls of its great mediaeval hall, which has been described as one of the world's grandest rooms. With its splendid 60 foot high chestnut beamed roof, lit by four magnificent candelabra, the Baron's Hall, is the perfect banquet venue for up to 136 people, whilst the Sunderland Room is an imposing setting for up to 88 guests. The tapestry hung Buttery, once the 'bottle' storeroom of the medieval household, accommodates up to 30 people for a smaller lunch or dinner.

For further details, please contact us on 01892 870307
Email: banqueting@penshurstplace.com
Web: www.weddingsatpenshurstplace.com

Royal Horticultural Halls

The Royal Horticultural Halls is the Home of the RHS. There are 2 magnificent Halls and a Conference centre, all of which have amazing light, as the Halls were originally designed for Flower Shows.
For Conferences the Conference Centre will hold up to 200 delegates, the Lindley Hall up to 300 and the Lawrence Hall holding up to 1,000.

The two Halls are also magnificent venues for dinners and receptions offering a perfect back drop for you to create your own mood or simply using the magnificent structures to let your guests know they are going to be part of a magnificent event. The Lindley Hall hold 300 guests for dinner and up to 700 guests for a reception whilst the Lawrence Hall will hold up to 850 guests for dinner and 1500 guests for a reception. The Leith's team on site have been creating amazing events for the last 5 years and would love the opportunity to look after you too.

For further details, please contact Kevin Holmes (Catering and Events Manager) on 020 7828 4125
Web: www.horticultural-halls.co.uk

 

Savill Garden

The Savill Building is part of the Crown Estate and opened in June 2006, and was designed by Glenn Howells Architects uses a gridshell construction, and is inspired by the strength and beauty of a seashell and uses sustainable timber from the Crown Estate forests - larch and oak for the roof and floor. The restaurant is open to the public and is used frequently by those using the Windsor Great Park as part of their overall visitor experience.

For further details, please contact Julio Ojea-Suela (Catering and Events Manager) on 01784 485402
Email: cvdbehrens@theroyallandscape.co.uk
Web: www.theroyallandscape.co.uk

Payne and Gunter

Payne and Gunter are the 'special events' sector of the Sport and Leisure business within Compass Group UK & Ireland. As an accredited supplier at over 35 unique and iconic London venues such as historic royal palaces, livery halls and museums we offer specialist event management to clients looking for a service that will exceed their expectations every time.

In line with our philosophy of sustainability, our menus are based on 'Excellent British Food with a Twist' presenting exquisite, fresh and contemporary food for every style of event. Whatever your business - be it corporate, private, public, association, incentive or agency - we can help.

For further information please contact Jayne Denneny on 0870 850 1848
Email: jayne.denneny@payneandgunter.co.uk
Web: www.payneandgunter.co.uk

Please see our venue listing below:

Central London Venues:
Banqueting House, Whitehall
Benjamin Franklin House
Bloomsbury Ballroom
Christie's
Fleming Collection
Foundling Museum
Freemasons' Hall
House of St Barnabas
Il Bottaccio
Kensington Palace
Kent House
Kenwood House
Liberty
London Aquarium
London Dungeon
Madame Tussauds
Mall Galleries
New Connaught Rooms
Roundhouse
Royal Horticultural Halls
Science Museum
Science Museum at Wroughton
Somerset House, Embankment East and the Courtauld Gallery
Somerset House, Navy Board Rooms and Portico Rooms
V&A Museum
V&A Museum of Childhood
Wellington Arch

The City venues:
Armourers' Hall
Brewers' Hall
Carpenters Hall
Chartered Insurance Institute
Christ Church Spitalfields Venue
LSO St Lukes
Middle Temple
Old Billingsgate
Pewterers' Hall
Saddlers' Hall
Salters' Hall
Shoreditch Town Hall
Stationers' Hall
Tower of London
Trinity House
Troxy
Watermens' Hall

Greater London venues:
Chessington World of Adventures
Chiswick House
Ealing Town Hall
Eltham Palace
Hampton Court Palace
Kenwood House
National Maritime Museum, Neptune Court
National Maritime Museum, Peter Harrison Planetarium
National Maritime Museum, Queens House
National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory
Parkstead House
Rangers House
Thorpe Park

 
Venues outside London:
Audley End, Essex
Blenheim Palace, Oxford
Bodleian Library, Oxfordshire
Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
Leeds Castle, Kent
Temple Island, Oxfordshire
The Glasshouse, Wisley