Being tasked with organising a large corporate event can make the most resilient of us want to hide under a desk – but fear not, we have a great choice of venues for larger events! Windsor offers heritage, history, riverside settings and acres of green space for whatever event you have in mind. Our venues have experts on hand to help you manage the planning and introduce any local suppliers you may need.
We have a number of large venues to suit and here’s our list of the top five:
1. Ascot Racecourse has over 300 meeting rooms and offers integrated and flexible space. The concourse can host a reception for up to 3,000 people and there are three other 1,000 capacity spaces for receptions plus theatre-layout capacity for up to 1,370 people.
2. Fairmont Windsor: the long-awaited opening in 2021 saw the arrival of a statement venue with glorious grounds, catering for large events of up to 500 for a banqueting event or 700 seated theatre-style.
3. The Castle Hotel: In the heart of Windsor, only a minute from Windsor Castle the hotel offers 10 meeting and banqueting rooms catering for up to 400 delegates. It’s a beautifully decorated hotel with contemporary design.
4. The Runnymede on Thames: Conveniently accessible from Heathrow Airport and central London, minutes away from Royal Windsor and just seconds from the M25 and other major motorways, the Runnymede is on the banks of the Thames and can accommodate up to 350 for a conference.
5. Royal Windsor Racecourse: Set in beautiful countryside on its very own island surrounded by the River Thames, Royal Windsor Racecourse makes for a unique venue. Windsor Racecourse offers 165 acres of outdoor space and 1,000m2 of indoor space to make use of.
Sample itinerary for a VIP guest or senior executives:
The Castle Hotel has a great selection of meeting rooms from casual spaces in the lounge and restaurant to larger ballrooms for a grander meeting. You can book private dining with a history talk just across the road at the Grade II listed Windsor Guildhall where the ornate chandeliers (on loan from the Royal Collection Trust on behalf of the Monarch) and huge portraits of royals are sure to leave a lasting impression on VIP guests.
Sample itinerary for event bookers and corporate groups:
The Fairmont Windsor is ideal for large corporate groups, with a choice of bedrooms and suites to suit. Enjoy the outstanding 120 acres of parkland which offer flexible outdoor space for activities and events. There’s also an exclusive world-class spa featuring 18 treatment rooms and extensive facilities all of which provide a luxurious retreat.
Sample itinerary for associations and membership groups:
Royal Windsor Racecourse ticks the boxes for indoor and outdoor space for large groups – there’s a choice of meeting room sizes and an extensive selection of outdoor activities for team building. Catering can be included which makes it easy to spend a whole day in one beautifully expansive riverside venue.
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