Rutland is a unique idyllic county that offers meeting planners the perfect escape destination for conferences, meetings and events. England’s smallest county certainly lives up to the saying that ‘good things come in small packages’ as this landlocked rural getaway location is full of hidden gems. There is the tranquility of the picturesque countryside and the beauty of Rutland Water, both of which make this an ideal playground for outdoor pursuit teambuilding events and corporate activities, but also the charm, character and heritage of local towns and villages such as Oakham.

Although an outstanding location for teambuilding events it is also a peaceful haven for undisturbed strategy meetings, private conferences, corporate retreats and intimate weddings. Being ‘small but perfectly formed’, the area provides a select handful of conference and event venues well equipped to cater for all occasions to the highest standards.

Lying at the heart of England midway between London and York, the county of Rutland benefits from a central location that is easily accessible by road via the A1, by rail services which directly connect Oakham to London, Leicester and Nottingham, and via flights for international conference delegates into East Midlands Airport.

For those wishing to enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of the stunning scenery, venues such as Outdoor Adventure at Rutland and Grafham Water are ideal providing not only corporate activities but also a training and meeting room for small delegate groups. Oakham Castle is a striking historic venue, having been a court for more than 800 years, and is a popular venue for meetings, corporate events and weddings whilst Victoria Hall is known as one of the area’s leading venues offering simple, elegant exhibition and conference spaces. A charming setting for weddings and corporate events, the stylish country house and grounds of Ladywood Estate provide the perfect backdrop whilst Hambleton Hall is recognized as one of the country’s finest country house hotels and a sumptuous venue for corporate hospitality events, conferences, banquets and weddings. The county of Rutland also offers several exceptional hotels that provide excellent conference and banqueting facilities such as the Whitwell Hotel and Conference Centre and the Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre which as well as providing superb meeting and conference rooms caters for first class corporate golf events. The Barnsdale Hall Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring location being set in 65 acres of parkland overlooking Rutland Water and boasts exhibition space alongside 10 conference and banqueting suites able to accommodate up to 200 delegates.