A popular market town known as the ‘capital of the Cotswolds’,
Cirencester is a charming
destination in which to host
meetings,
conferences and
events.
A stylish and vibrant town,
Cirencester is the perfect base from which
conference delegates can explore the area, whilst the Cotswolds are the perfect location for
teambuilding events and
corporate activities. Rich in culture and history, this once important wool town of Roman heritage offers a diverse selection of
meeting venues ranging from
sporting and
academic venues to hotels and
conference centres.
Cirencester is easy to reach via the M4, M5 or M40, via good rail links and via flights into Bristol Airport for international conference delegates. The beautiful surrounding area is easily accessible via excellent road links with
Cirencester located at the hub.
Sporting venues include the
Beaufort Polo Club which not only offers
banqueting and
conference facilities but also
teambuilding events which include polo instruction, and
The Corinium Stadium, home to Cirencester FC, which provides 3
conference suites with capacity for up to 150 delegates and also hosts
training and
teambuilding events including football tournaments. Dedicated
conference centres include
Riverside House Residential Training and Conference Centre which provides 11 flexible
meeting spaces suitable for all
conferences and
training events, and the
Cotswold Conference Suite, a new purpose-built fully equipped
conference facility with capacity for 100 delegates.
Academic venues include the
Royal Agricultural College, a stunning historic building set in 25 acres of magnificent grounds with 6 meeting
spaces for up to 300 delegates, and
Westonbirt School, again an impressive
historic venue set in 250 acres with spectacular grounds comprising a golf course and a choice of
meeting rooms including the 450-seat theatre, the Great Hall and a
banqueting suite.
Meeting planners looking for an
unusual venue should consider
Cripps Barn, an 18th barn perfect for
weddings and
conferences, or
Friday Island, an
exclusive location for
teambuilding and
training events or
corporate activity days. Cirencester hotels also offer outstanding
conference facilities such as the
Best Western Stratton House which offers 148sqm of
exhibition space alongside
conference suites for up to 150 delegates, and the
Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, an inspirational waterside
venue for
business meetings,
conferences, corporate functions and
teambuilding events with capacity for up to 800 delegates and state-of-the-art facilities.