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Canterbury 8th December 2010
Canterbury, home to England’s best known place of worship. The beautiful Cathedral, offers the perfect destination to recapture the true sentiment behind the Christmas festivities.

Departing from London Victoria at round 9.40am your journey takes you to the ancient city of Canterbury. A delicious Brunch with Bellini will be served on the outward journey. On arrival at Canterbury you will be met by guides who will escort you to the Cathedral to listen to the Canterbury singers as they perform for you in a candle-lit crypt before stepping out for a spot of Christmas window browsing in this delightful city.

A glass of chilled champagne is served by your steward as soon as you re-board for the return journey to London. This is followed by a superb four-course dinner prepared by our expert chefs from the finest ingredients accompanied by wines. Attentive service from our friendly stewards and the beautiful surroundings of the immaculately restored carriages contribute to make this a fitting end to a delightful day before arrival back in London Victoria at around 7.30pm.

Salisbury 14th December 2010
A choral recital in Salisbury Cathedral, England’s world heritage site cathedral, provides the perfect way to recapture the true sentiment behind Christmas festivities. Departing at 9.40, Brunch with Bellini will be served on the outward journey. On arrival at Salisbury, you are met by guides who escorts you to the Cathedral where you listen to carols performed by the Cathedral choristers.

There is some time for you to enjoy this delightful city before rejoining us for the journey back to London. A glass of chilled champagne is served by your steward as soon as you board for the return journey to London. This is followed by a four course dinner prepared by our expert chefs from the finest ingredients accompanied by wines. Attentive service from our friendly stewards and the beautiful surroundings of the immaculately restored carriages contribute to make this a fitting end to a delightful day before arrival back in London Victoria at around 7.00pm.
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The festive spirit is no better encapsulated than in these days in England’s cathedral cities. A glittering labyrinth of delights for all who favour a traditional Christmas. The pure voices cannot fail to stir the emotions bringing home the true meaning of Christmas. Few journeys will take you out of modern times quite so thoroughly and capture the essence of Christmas so completely as these.
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Access : This journey is rated as good for passengers with access needs.

Hedingham Castle’s Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140 by Aubrey de Vere and is still owned by one of his descendants, Jason Lindsay and his wife Demetra. There are four floors to explore, including a magnificent Banqueting Hall spanned by a remarkable 28 foot arch, one of the largest Norman arches in England. A good view of this splendid room can be obtained from the Minstrels’ Gallery, built within the thickness of the 12 foot walls.Contact

A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history alive. Come and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments or other entertainments.Contact

Castle weddings in medieval surroundings. For those wishing to get married in a Castle, it is now possible to have a romantic candlelit Civil Ceremony in the Banqueting Hall. Contact

Small receptions can be held in the elegant rooms of the Georgian house which is a beautiful location for Wedding Receptions and is also perfect for delightful, intimate Winter Weddings. For larger parties or those requiring dancing, there is a marquee on the private Tulip Lawn. Drinks can be served on the terrace which has beautiful views over the lake. Contact

As an event venue located in the heart of the square mile we offer a rich variety of fabulous function and event solutions contrasting between the ultra modern and traditionally classic.Contact

Designed by the acclaimed Architect Lord Richard Rogers in 1986, the Lloyd’s building still proudly stands out as one of the most unique landmarks on the London skyline and has now recently been extensively refurbished internally to the highest of standards.Contact

Recognised as a centre of excellence our award winning food and proffesional service shows originality, adaptability and a passion to leave you completely satisfied.

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Function Rooms

Adam Room

Banqueting Suite
Seat Capacity: 330-600
Party Capacity: 700

Cafe Bar
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Old Library
Seat Capacity: 60-180
Party Capacity: 300

1688 & Captain’s Room
Seat Capacity: 110-300
Party Capacity: 150-400

Private Dining Rooms
Seat Capacity: 8-16

Venue Facilities
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Corporate
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Function Rooms
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Summer Parties

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Its elegant interiors offer a versatile combination for a range of events – from exclusive civil wedding ceremonies and grand receptions, to intimate dinners and large scale events. With an outstanding tradition of first class hospitality, this enviable location will make your event truly memorable. Contact

The Art Deco Entrance Hall, with its domed ceiling provides a striking area for a drinks reception whilst the impressive medieval Great Hall is ideal for dinners and dinner dances, with music adding to the unique atmosphere from a minstrels gallery.Contact

With a sunken rose garden, Japanese rock garden, cascades, fountains, pools and beautiful lawns, the private grounds also provide an amazing setting for guests to enjoy. Contact

Function Rooms
Great Hall
Seat Capacity: 200
Party Capacity: 300

Large Meeting Room
Seat Capacity: 25
Party Capacity: n/a

Entrance Hall
Seat Capacity: 100
Party Capacity: 100

Gardens
Seat Capacity: n/a
Party Capacity: 200

Dining Room
Seat Capacity: 10
Party Capacity: n/a

Italian Drawing Room
Seat Capacity: 60-80
Party Capacity: 100-200

Small Meeting Room
Seat Capacity: 20
Party Capacity: n/a

Venue Facilities
Civil Ceremonies
Corporate
Dance Floor
Dining
Disabled Access
Disabled Facilities
Garden/Patio
Historical Houses
London 2012
Meetings and Conferences
PA System
Parking
Private Functions
Summer Parties

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The National Railway Museum welcomes you to a unique and exciting environment ideal for conferences, team-building, dinners and receptions.

 In April 2010, we were named Conference Venue Of The Year at the York Tourism Awards, held by Visit York to recognise excellence within York’s tourism industry.

Our award-winning event facilities include:

 - Six multi purpose meeting rooms, seating up to 140
- Excellent delegate rates
- Large, unique platform venue for dinners up to 800
- Dedicated conference centre entrance and reception
- Free car parking for organisers, delegates and guests
- Close proximity to York station
- State-of-the-art technology
- Fully air-conditioned
- Natural daylight
- All meeting rooms WiFi enabled
- Civil ceremony licence

Warehouse, Studio, Rehearsal, loft space to hire, 1500sq ft.Contact

 Ideal for:

•Conferences
•Photo-shoots
• Meetings
• Exhibitions
• Events
• Social Gatherings
• Dance/Drama Classes/Music Tuition

Features

PA systems (available for hire)
Drum Kits, Piano, Guitars, Decks
Pool Table, Wii,Darts Board, Punchbag,
Bar,Disco Lighting
Kitchen facilities
Wooden flooring throughout
Full size mirrors, Changing room
Shower
Tables and chairs to seat 50
Roof top area

This is a unique funky space with unlimited uses. Available for one off or block bookings, day or night. We offer reasonable rates and will do our best to accommodate your budget. Based in between Aldgate East and Shadwell, with excellent transport links. Contact

1)Locality – If the venue is easily accessible to delegates

2)Logistics – If the Venue will provide the basic requirements, i.e.light refreshments, stationery , PA for speeches, a rostrum, a stage and basic lights for the stage area and the cost for hire for each breakout room. If the Conference Venues in London do not provide these basic requirement, providing them yourself as an organiser can add to the cost considerably.

3) Prices of Consumables – If you are already paying for a Conference Venue for Hire, it is good to check on the prices or the light refreshments as these can be extremely high. For Eg a just of orang juice can cost up to £20.00, a bacon sandwitch can cost £5 – £10 pounds each, a bottle of fancy sparkling mineral water can set you back another £10.00

It is good to use a venue hire company to negotiate a total amount that includes all the necessary to avoid going overbudget which can easily happen.

Many Conference Venues in London have strict loading and unloading times, it is good to find this out in advance as you can end up paying a lot for overtime if you are not able to empty the room at the set time.

Demand for Packaged Conference Venue hire in London is increasing as clients opt for fixed costs rather than hiring a venue that an have variable costs.

Venue Hire Sales Managers are known to promise everthing only to the dismall of the conference organisers on the event day. It is good to have a venue expert to help you cover all the bases covered.

Please feel free to contact Carrie Larwood on 0207 808 5634, she can personally help you avoid all the pitfalls of organising a basic conference to a large one with her comprehensive checklist and many years of experience.

For the best free venue finding service in London and all major UK cities you need look no further! Here at Venues for London we offer a free venue finding service for restaurants, pubs, bars, hotels and exclusive venues in London and the whole of the UK. Whether you need a function room for a pub quiz or a venue for a corporate event we have them all.

Our venue finding service is dedicated to finding the perfect function room for your party or event. Our service is unique and we research the best venues until we find the right one for you. If you want a venue that offers everything from a contemporary relaxed area, a sophisticated exclusive venue, a state of the art meeting room or a warm intimate traditional bar we’ll find the right venue for your event.

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 Discover a different perspective with a range of nine conference venues, banqueting, and event suites, accommodating from 4 to 250 delegates and supported by state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, The complete first floor consists of seven self-contained conference and banqueting suites and two boardrooms are located on floors close by.contact

Council Room

The Council Room is arranged in a boardroom style and is ideal for meetings of up to 30 people. Located on the second floor the room retains an historical feel with backdrops of painting relevant to the Society’s history; there is an impressive view of the main courtyard at Burlington House which is shared with other learned societies and the Royal Academy of Arts. There is a small break out area where hot drinks are available from a metered machine and lunch can be served. Wifi is available to room users and two retractable screens can be used for presentations; an LCD projector is available for hire on request.

The Meeting Room

The Linnean Society’s Meeting Room is an ideal setting for conferences or lectures with seating for up to 100 people. Located on the ground floor the Meeting Room has recently been refurbished to its original period style and contains a raised-oak dais that provides an impressive platform for speakers. This historic location combines a traditional feel with modern features which include a digital projector, retractable screens, wifi and an audio loop for the hard of hearing.

The Committee Room

The Committee Room is a small meeting room that is ideal for groups of up to 10 people. The room has a traditional appearance with portraits of notable plant collectors on the walls and is located on the second floor of the Linnean Society overlooking Piccadilly. Contact

The Linnean Society of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BF, UK

We can help you find the perfect Christmas 2010 venue in London or throughout the UK. We have a vast range of themed and traditional shared Christmas parties, hosted in many unique and different venue styles, with a wide variety of entertainment options with many of the Top marquee Christmas party location available and bookable today. Function Fixers can take away the anxiety of finding that perfect venue to host parties that you will never forget. It is our aim to take the hard work out of finding a Christmas party venue for corporate or private Christmas parties. Contact

We offer a FREE venue finding service and we give our clients a professional, efficient and reliable service backed up by a wealth of knowledge from our expert venue finding team who have vast experience in the organisation of Christmas party venues for your ideal Christmas party in London or anywhere in the UK. To back up our service, we have a comprehensive database of Christmas party venues that will accommodate varying requirements and capacities. From large banqueting halls to small intimate locations, shared parties, themed Christmas parties and private rooms and you are guaranteed to find your perfect office Christmas party! Contact

It is never too soon to start planning your company Christmas party and an early booking is definitely recommended to secure your preferred party date and avoid any disappointment. We are constantly updating our Christmas party page with new features, new shared and exclusive Christmas Parties, venues and inspiring ideas to make your office Christmas party the best yet. Contact

We are here to help you find the ideal Christmas Party and to take the hassle out of finding the perfect venue. Give us a call now and we guarantee that your Christmas party will be one to remember for all the right reasons!Contact

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Go  here for  Christmas Carolers in London or Christmas Music Entertainment.

 7.00pm Themed bars open in Montmartre Square
7.45pm Accordionist and Caricaturists
8.15pm Five Course Dinner
8.30pm Aerial Trapeze Act and Can Can Dancers
9.00pm Mesmerising Aerial Hoop Act
9.30pm Aerial Silks Finale and the World Famous Can Can
10.00pm Dodgems, Disco and Casino
12.30am Survivors Breakfast
12.45am Last Orders and Last Rides
1.00am Au Revoir!

Christmas Carol Themed Party – Contact

Old Luxters Barn is an enchanting place for a Christmas Party. The 17th century tithe barn could have been purpose built for 21st century Christmas Parties. The old world charm of this timber framed building is perfect for your company’s seasonal celebrations. The barn will be festooned with candles, pea-lights, tea-lights, poinsettias and Christmas trees. Carol singers will welcome you to the party and a warming glass of Mulled Wine will warm you up for a fabulous party. We also offer Shared Party Nights at this venue.

Three course traditional dinner
Glass of champagne on arrival
Half bottle of house wine with dinner
Unlimited soft drinks
Room themeing
Security
Cloakroom attendants
DJ & disco
Full event management
£85 + vat per person

Ice Themed Christmas Party – Contact

‘New Generation’ 4 Star Holiday Inn in Winnersh Triangle within close proximity of the M4, Reading, Bracknell & Wokingham. Offering 174 luxuriously appointed bedrooms with 32 “ flat screen TV, mini bar & luxury bedding.  Also benefitting from underground parking, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout. Enjoy relaxed dining in the Caprice Restaurant, open until midnight, serving modern European cuisine to rosette standard, with Terrace for outdoor dining. Contact

Drop in for an informal meeting in our stylish Monty’s Bar & Lounge, or relax and enjoy a drink in tranquil surroundings whilst enjoying our resident pianist. Schedule your next meeting in our vibrant ‘Academy’ with 8 state-of-art Meeting Rooms for up to 260, with natural daylight, Wi-Fi, Electronic Screens & Data Projector. Contact

Competitive Day Delegate & Residential packages and dedicated Conference Administrator. The hotel is licensed for Civil Ceremonies up to 260 and offers an extensive range of flexible pricing, menus and banqueting suite options. Enjoy our extensive Esprit Fitness & Spa including 19m indoor pool,  gym with latest Life Fitness equipment, Sauna & Steam Room. Contact

Ideally located for corporate visitors to major Business Parks such as Winnersh Triangle, Suttons, Thames Valley, Green Park, in addition to leisure travellers to Legoland, Ascot Racecourse, Windsor Castle and Henley Regatta. Our friendly team looks forward to welcoming you. Contact