Thinking about your next team meeting? If you truly want to get the most out of your next catch-up with the team, it’s a good idea to plan something that’s outside of the office building. Employees will often feel more comfortable and open when they’re in different surroundings. So, why not looking into booking a location that’s unique, fun and a lot more interesting than a clinical room with a whiteboard?
Here are our recommendations for meeting spaces in London and Edinburgh; if you’re looking to find a meeting room elsewhere in the country, why not use these as inspiration to find your own unique venue? These are our favorites…
The Ampersand Hotel
How about a meeting room come games room for your next team catch-up? The Ampersand Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel based in London’s South Kensington. If you want to add a bit of fun to your corporate meeting, The Games Room is available to hire and features everything you need for a successful meeting including a spacious desk, comfortable chairs, LCD television, soft drinks, coffee and…games! It’s not called the Games Room for anything, so if you get tired of talking sales numbers and targets, you can go and grab the charades or chessboard. We’re sure the boss won’t mind…
The Witchery by the Castle
Maybe you fancy a 16th-century gothic style building in the heart of Edinburgh? There are many different meeting rooms and spaces available in the city but for something a little different, this definitely delivers. Catering to groups of up to 60, you can enjoy delicious cuisine whilst talking business. Described as ‘secluded and magical’ the dining experience provides plenty of atmospheres and striking interiors for your team to enjoy. It definitely beats meeting in what is essentially the office storage room. Why not check out more Edinburgh hotels?
Coppa Club Igloos
How does a team meeting in an igloo on the river Thames sound? Yes, really! The Coppa Club igloos provide an intimate and cozy experience, so if you’re looking to also work on your team bonding, it’s the perfect location. Enjoy breathtaking riverside views and fantastic dining options. If you want to organize a team meeting away from the office that’s also a great chance to treat your employees, this is a fantastic option. Be mindful, however, that the maximum number of people per igloo is eight and bookings of more than 25 will need to pre-order.
Kew Gardens Orangery
The Kew Gardens Orangery is an ideal meeting space and holds up to 30 guests. Suitable for presentations, small corporate away-days and team-building days. The key selling point here is a fabulous and unique location. Your team can enjoy their lunch break among beautiful botanic gardens. With scientific evidence to confirm plants boost our mental health, productivity, and overall wellness, we can’t think of more ideal meeting space.
Edinburgh Zoo
How about a meeting with guests including lions, giant pandas, and sun bears? Edinburgh Zoo is a fantastic venue for all occasions, including your next team meeting. Home to more than 1,100 animals, the zoo also enjoys spacious meeting rooms and a 170-seat lecture theatre that can be hired for the day to host your team event. Not only can you enjoy a truly unique venue, but this can also easily be tied in with a fun team day out too.
Hopefully, these locations will inspire your next choice of the meeting venue. Don’t be scared to think outside the box and escape the office. You’ll often find that the most successful and productive meetings are those held outside of the workplace…
