Conference and Meeting venues in Shaftesbury

Steeped in history and tradition, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest towns in England and is the perfect choice for meeting planners seeking a small-scale destination for conferences, meetings and events.


A quaint, quintessentially English market town, known for its cobbled steep hill which appeared in a television advert, Shaftesbury overlooks Thomas Hardy country and the Blackmore Vale, an inspirational setting perfect for outdoor teambuilding events and corporate activities. Meeting venues provide excellent conference and banqueting facilities to suit any corporate event or wedding whilst retaining the charm and character of a bygone age.

Shaftesbury is easy to reach via A roads from the M3 and M4 motorways, via good rail links including London, and via flights into Bournemouth or Southampton airports for international conference delegates.

The Olive Bowl is a conference and training centre experienced in hosting corporate events, banquets and weddings, ideally situated in proximity to the train station, with 2 meeting rooms and a larger conference room with capacity for up to 200 delegates. Cultural venue Shaftesbury Arts Centre offers several meeting spaces including a 161 seat theatre and is ideal for conferences, training events and exhibitions whilst The Slade Centre provides exhibition space and meeting rooms for up to 50 delegates. Nadder Hall is a multi-purpose venue regularly hosting conferences, meetings, exhibitions and events  for up to 400 delegates, whilst sporting venue Canford Magna Golf Club provides a picturesque, secluded setting for  corporate events and weddings. Shaftesbury hotels include the striking Chaffeymoor Grange, a stone manor historic country house hotel set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes the ideal base for intimate business and conference retreats, corporate hospitality, teambuilding events and weddings. The Milton Lodge Hotel is another delightful historic venue set in 6 acres whereas the Best Western Royal Chase offers 2 versatile conference and banqueting suites for up to 150 delegates.