Conference and Meeting venues in Worksop

Meeting planners seeking a good value alternative destination to the nearby cities of Sheffield and Nottingham for conferences, meetings and events should consider Worksop.

A thriving market town situated at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest, Worksop offers a more rural setting with the benefit of being in proximity to idyllic countryside locations for adventurous outdoor teambuilding events and corporate activities. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Dukeries’ given the number of ducal country estates in the area, Worksop’s heritage is visible in stunning historic venues and country house hotels whilst also providing unique and unusual venues experienced in hosting all corporate events.

Worksop is easily accessible via the M1 and A1 by road, via good rail links and flights into Nottingham East Midlands or Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield airports for international conference delegates.

Stunning historic venue Hodsock Priory is an unrivalled wedding venue with a growing reputation for hosting first class corporate events and meetings. Perfect for business retreats given its secluded location and extensive grounds which are perfect for teambuilding events, the venue offers a choice of conference andbanqueting suites including the Courtyard and the restored main Pavilion which accommodates up to 180 delegates in style. Worksop Masonic Hall is another historic venue with excellent facilities for meetings and corporate events for up to 200 delegates whilst Creswell Crags is an unusual venue being a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves where the Education Suite is ideal for conferences, meetings and training events. Cultural venues include the North Notts Community Arena , a multi-functional hall with exhibition and event space able to accommodate up to 700 delegates, the Worksop Regal , a community theatre and arts centre, and The Acorn Theatre whose flexible auditorium is suited to conferences, training events and exhibitions. Sporting venue Worksop Leisure Centre provides a conference room alongside flexible sports halls whilst academic venue Worksop College is a historic venue comprising a choice of conference spaces. The National Fluid Power Centre is a purpose-built conference facility with capacity for up to 200 delegates in the main conference centre plus further meeting and training rooms available for small delegate groups. Worksop Town Hall is another characterful historic venue recently restored to its former glory, with 2 event suites, each able to cater for 200 delegates, whilst Clumber Park with its amazing scenery and 3,800 acres of tranquil space offers 2 intimate rooms as well as several marquee sites for larger corporate events and weddings. Worksop hotels include the Best Western Charnwood Hotel which offers 3 meeting rooms, the Best Western Lion Hotel said to date back to 1601 with capacity for 200 delegates, and the sumptuous Clumber Park Hotel and Spa , a stylish modern hotel with conference and banqueting suites able to cater for up to 250 delegates.