CORPORATE VENUES
about something, or just want some advice, don’t hesitate to ask – they’re often full of great suggestions that will take your event to the next level.” Indeed, it’s not just about communication, but also collaboration with the in-house events team. “Be transparent about your goals, timeline and budget – and lean on the venue’s experience to make practical suggestions,” says Lizzie Baker of The Gonville Hotel. It’s a sentiment echoed by Christine Gallop at Poets House: “Take full advantage of their expertise,” she encourages. “As proactive partners, they can help tailor every detail – from layout to catering – to suit your brief.” For day-to-day communication, Alejandro Raton Fernandez’s advice is to stick to one or two main contacts at the venue. “When several people are calling or emailing with different instructions, things get confusing fast. Keeping communication focused and consistent makes it easier for everyone – and leads to a smoother event overall.”
Poets House poetshouse.co.uk Poets House in Ely specialises in
The Pitt Building cambridge.org/pittbuilding
University Arms universityarms.com
The Pitt Building lends itself to a multitude of events, from company away days and training courses to evening drinks receptions, interviews, filming, art exhibitions and fairs. An extensive ground floor refurbishment project has created a new reception area perfect for networking events and a meeting room with an array of technological additions. Recently, this space was set up in a cabaret style for a day meeting of 40 people, with a set presentation screen, as well as two movable screens on either side.
University Arms shines as a residential event venue where guests can stay, meet and dine under one roof for a seamless flow. A popular choice for corporate events, the space also suits gala dinners and champagne receptions, with its elegant, wood-panelled ballroom making for a particularly standout space. It recently hosted a week-long event for a global company that included everything from stunning guest rooms and day delegate packages to a welcome drinks’ reception and formal dinner catering.
distinctive corporate events: strategy days, business dinners, team-building workshops, product launches, brand showcases, conferences and seminars. It offers flexible venues, AV facilities and breakout areas for up to 60 guests, with a photogenic, historic backdrop. A recent two-day executive leadership retreat granted one local tech firm exclusive use of the distraction-free space for strategy discussions, plus overnight accommodation for 15 delegates, networking opportunities and catering.
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