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Top 10 Team Building Venues in Bournemouth

Thanks to its stunning seaside location, vibrant town centre, and excellent variety of venues, Bournemouth is a superb destination for team building activities and events. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, indoor challenges, or evening entertainment, you can find a teambuilding venue that suits your needs and budget in this coastal resort town. So, remembering there’s no ‘I’ in team, let’s forego the icebreaker and read on together, as we consider some of the best team building venues in Bournemouth.The Green HouseThe Green House is a beautifully restored, Grade II Victorian villa in the heart of Bournemouth, recognised as one of the world’s top eco-hotels. Perfectly nestled between Dorset’s finest blue-flag golden beaches and the ancient mysteries of the New Forest, this award-winning, eco-friendly venue offers oodles of inspiration for your next teambuilding event. It can accommodate up to 100 teambuilding delegates and offers five meeting rooms. Residential options are available, with 32 bedrooms on offer. Riviera Hotel BournemouthThe Riviera Hotel Bournemouth offers the perfect environment for teambuilding events, with flexible event and training rooms that can accommodate between 8-200 delegates. Flexible rooms feature natural daylight and air-conditioning, and the facilities offer free WI-FI, projector and screen, free parking, flipcharts, white boards, PA and microphones.Friendly staff are on hand to help put delegates at ease throughout your teambuilding event and they are ready to take care of your needs. The venue’s beautiful location is perfect for a refreshing walk outdoors in the sea air to keep minds at peak performance.  During breaks between sessions, the hotel’s leisure club with indoor pool, spa bath and gym are very popular.Hilton BournemouthThe 4-star Hilton Bournemouth has all you need to create impactful training and teambuilding events. With 177 stylish and spacious bedrooms complete with large panoramic windows, residential options are hard to beat. The hotel houses seven meeting rooms, with maximum capacity of 306 in its spectacular ballroom. For large teambuilding events, convert the four meeting rooms into one, via a connecting balcony.Delegates can enjoy the indoor heated plunge pool, bespoke treatments as they rest, relax, and recuperate after their day’s activities. In the hotel’s signature restaurant, Schpoons & Forx, they can watch as their food is prepared and cooked in a Tandoor oven, before taking a trip to the spectacular Level8ight The Sky Bar, the highest bar in the South West, with panoramic views over Bournemouth, for a truly unforgettable experience.NEO RestaurantA sumptuous meal can be a great way to bring your team together and Bournemouth restaurant NEO is a first-class option, offering elegant glass-fronted event space. Get them talking over cocktails in the lounge bar or reward them with a generous afternoon tea. Dinners have a strong focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, with a contemporary take on traditional British cuisine.Everything at NEO is hand-picked and carefully crafted. The restaurant is inspired by its surroundings, embracing the spectacular views of the seafront and gardens to create a truly unique experience. Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best WesternTraining and teambuilding sessions have a natural home at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western. The venue overlooks the sea and is close to Bournemouth town centre, with a dedicated events team on hand and ready to help.Offering six very different meeting spaces, each of which can be laid out in five or six different ways, the hotel is a perfect teambuilding venue, offering all the flexibility you will need to get really creative and strive for maximum results. Capacity for these rooms ranges from two right up to 150. Ocean Beach HotelAtop the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth, the Ocean Beach Hotel is located directly on the seafront and offers some of the best views available in the area. The contemporary hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches, providing excellent options for outdoor group activities and is close to the town centre for your team excursions.With event space able to accommodate up to 140, 63 guest bedrooms, a day spa, outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants—one with views out to sea and a large outdoor sun terrace—this hotel is has all you need to create team building activities that inspire and motivate. The Cumberland Hotel, BournemouthThe Cumberland offers a wide selection of flexible teambuilding and training facilities, with help to create a successful event coming from dedicated coordinators. The hotel caters for residential training courses, board meetings, interviews, product launches and award ceremonies.Offering several stylish conference suites accommodating from 2 to 150 delegates and ample leisure facilities available at the Suncliff Hotel next door. These include swimming pool, sauna, mini gym, and tournament-size squash courts.Russell Court HotelThe Russell Court Hotel is a warm and inviting home away from home, the perfect place to break the ice and get your team working together like a happy family. Close to the Bournemouth town centre and within easy reach of sandy beaches, the Russell Court Hotel provides a down-to-earth atmosphere where you can create special teambuilding events with that extra level of intimacy and charm that can make all the difference. The Neptune, HarvesterA beacon on the stunning seafront in Boscombe, close to Bournemouth, is the Neptune, a light bright function room, providing a blank canvas for teambuilding activities that can accommodate groups of up to 250. Keep it simple, or let your imagination run wild and use this large space to build a variety of team building activities that connect and inspire. A Harvester restaurant and bar are available below.Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & SpaWith a range of light, air-conditioned spaces, the Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & Spa—the jewel in the crown of the South Coast—can help you deliver highly-effective teambuilding events for groups large or small. A dedicated events team is on hand to help you make best use of the extensive facilities. This hotel is a celebration of the British seaside, offering nostalgic trip for delegates, complemented by the hotel’s glamorous art deco-inspired feel.Click here to discover more Team Building Venues in Bournemouth

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The Green House

The Green House is a beautifully restored, Grade II Victorian villa in the heart of Bournemouth, recognised as one of the world’s top eco-hotels. Perfectly nestled between Dorset’s finest blue-flag golden beaches and the ancient mysteries of the New Forest, this award-winning, eco-friendly venue offers oodles of inspiration for your next teambuilding event. It can accommodate up to 100 teambuilding delegates and offers five meeting rooms. Residential options are available, with 32 bedrooms on offer.

Riviera Hotel Bournemouth

The Riviera Hotel Bournemouth offers the perfect environment for teambuilding events, with flexible event and training rooms that can accommodate between 8-200 delegates. Flexible rooms feature natural daylight and air-conditioning, and the facilities offer free WI-FI, projector and screen, free parking, flipcharts, white boards, PA and microphones.

Friendly staff are on hand to help put delegates at ease throughout your teambuilding event and they are ready to take care of your needs. The venue’s beautiful location is perfect for a refreshing walk outdoors in the sea air to keep minds at peak performance. During breaks between sessions, the hotel’s leisure club with indoor pool, spa bath and gym are very popular.

Hilton Bournemouth

The 4-star Hilton Bournemouth has all you need to create impactful training and teambuilding events. With 177 stylish and spacious bedrooms complete with large panoramic windows, residential options are hard to beat. The hotel houses seven meeting rooms, with maximum capacity of 306 in its spectacular ballroom. For large teambuilding events, convert the four meeting rooms into one, via a connecting balcony.

Delegates can enjoy the indoor heated plunge pool, bespoke treatments as they rest, relax, and recuperate after their day’s activities. In the hotel’s signature restaurant, Schpoons & Forx, they can watch as their food is prepared and cooked in a Tandoor oven, before taking a trip to the spectacular Level8ight The Sky Bar, the highest bar in the South West, with panoramic views over Bournemouth, for a truly unforgettable experience.

NEO Restaurant

A sumptuous meal can be a great way to bring your team together and Bournemouth restaurant NEO is a first-class option, offering elegant glass-fronted event space. Get them talking over cocktails in the lounge bar or reward them with a generous afternoon tea. Dinners have a strong focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, with a contemporary take on traditional British cuisine.

Everything at NEO is hand-picked and carefully crafted. The restaurant is inspired by its surroundings, embracing the spectacular views of the seafront and gardens to create a truly unique experience.

Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western

Training and teambuilding sessions have a natural home at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western. The venue overlooks the sea and is close to Bournemouth town centre, with a dedicated events team on hand and ready to help.

Offering six very different meeting spaces, each of which can be laid out in five or six different ways, the hotel is a perfect teambuilding venue, offering all the flexibility you will need to get really creative and strive for maximum results. Capacity for these rooms ranges from two right up to 150.

Ocean Beach Hotel

Atop the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth, the Ocean Beach Hotel is located directly on the seafront and offers some of the best views available in the area. The contemporary hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches, providing excellent options for outdoor group activities and is close to the town centre for your team excursions.

With event space able to accommodate up to 140, 63 guest bedrooms, a day spa, outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants—one with views out to sea and a large outdoor sun terrace—this hotel is has all you need to create team building activities that inspire and motivate.

The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth

The Cumberland offers a wide selection of flexible teambuilding and training facilities, with help to create a successful event coming from dedicated coordinators. The hotel caters for residential training courses, board meetings, interviews, product launches and award ceremonies.

Offering several stylish conference suites accommodating from 2 to 150 delegates and ample leisure facilities available at the Suncliff Hotel next door. These include swimming pool, sauna, mini gym, and tournament-size squash courts.

Russell Court Hotel

The Russell Court Hotel is a warm and inviting home away from home, the perfect place to break the ice and get your team working together like a happy family. Close to the Bournemouth town centre and within easy reach of sandy beaches, the Russell Court Hotel provides a down-to-earth atmosphere where you can create special teambuilding events with that extra level of intimacy and charm that can make all the difference.

The Neptune, Harvester

A beacon on the stunning seafront in Boscombe, close to Bournemouth, is the Neptune, a light bright function room, providing a blank canvas for teambuilding activities that can accommodate groups of up to 250. Keep it simple, or let your imagination run wild and use this large space to build a variety of team building activities that connect and inspire. A Harvester restaurant and bar are available below.

Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & Spa

With a range of light, air-conditioned spaces, the Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & Spa—the jewel in the crown of the South Coast—can help you deliver highly-effective teambuilding events for groups large or small. A dedicated events team is on hand to help you make best use of the extensive facilities.

This hotel is a celebration of the British seaside, offering nostalgic trip for delegates, complemented by the hotel’s glamorous art deco-inspired feel.

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A Warm Farewell: What to Look for in a Pub Function Room for a Wake

A pub function room can offer a warm, familiar, and relaxed setting for a wake. It provides a space where people can share stories, connect, and remember in comfort. Many pubs offer private or semi-private rooms suitable for gatherings of all sizes, here’s your guide to choosing the right one for the wake your are planning.What to Look for in a Pub Function Room Privacy and atmosphere matter. Look for pubs with dedicated function rooms away from the main bar area. Comfortable seating, soft lighting, and a calm environment help guests feel at ease. Staff experienced in hosting wakes can support you with arrangements such as music, photo displays, or quiet spaces.Types of Pub Function Rooms There are so many different types of pub venues, from traditional inns with cosy private rooms to modern pubs with spacious function suites. Some are located near crematoria or churches, while others offer a more personal connection—perhaps a favourite local spot. Many pubs provide flexible hire options to suit your needs.Catering and Hospitality Pubs often offer buffet menus, afternoon tea, or light refreshments. Ask about dietary options, bar service, and whether you can bring in your own food. Some pubs offer exclusive-use bars within the function room. Confirm timings to ensure a smooth transition from the funeral service.Location, Parking, and Transport Links Choose a pub with convenient access and parking. Step-free access is important for older guests or those with mobility needs. Many pubs can also advise on local taxi services and public transport.Conclusion A pub function room can provide a warm and welcoming setting for a wake. Consider all the options available in your area on chooseyourvenue.com and choose a venue that feels right for your family and the person you’re remembering.

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When Should You Book a Venue for an 80th Birthday Party?

An 80th birthday is a meaningful occasion, often bringing together family, friends, and loved ones. Whether you’re planning a quiet gathering or a larger celebration, starting early helps everything run smoothly. You don’t need to decide every detail straight away, but choosing a date and thinking about the guest list is a good first step. Most people begin planning an 80th birthday party four to six months in advance. If you’re booking a venue or expecting guests to travel, it’s worth starting early. Weekends in spring, summer, and of course, December, can get busy, and early planning gives you time to make adjustments if needed.What’s the best day and time for a party?Afternoon gatherings are popular for 80th birthday celebrations. They’re easy for guests to attend and suit a relaxed format—whether it’s a lunch, garden party, or afternoon tea. Starting around 2–4pm works well, giving people time to arrive and enjoy the event without it running too late.What happens if I need to change something?Planning ahead gives you flexibility. If you need to adjust the date, change the venue, or rethink the format, you’ll have time to do it without stress. Most venues and suppliers are happy to accommodate changes if you give them notice. Leaving things late can make changes harder and limit your options.How can I find the right venue?If you don’t know any suitable venues, ask friends or family for suggestions, or search online with venue-finding sites that let you compare spaces, check availability, and enquire directly. ChooseYourVenue.com is user-friendly and lists options across the UK, from pubs to halls.

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02-07-26 From MOBOs to EURO 2028: Newcastle's rise reflects a shift in event destinations

Newcastle's growing profile as a host destination is helping to attract the attention of corporate event organisers, according to Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter, as a wider regional renaissance sees planners increasingly looking beyond London and traditional conference destinations.Last year, Newcastle and Gateshead welcomed 17.5 million visitors to the city – a 2.8% increase from 2024, with major events and conferences playing a leading role in the year-on-year growth.Newcastle continues to strengthen its position as a destination for major events, with the city preparing to host five UEFA EURO 2028 matches and welcoming the return of the Mercury Prize in October 2026, following its historic debut as the first host city outside London. Newcastle also welcomed the MOBO Awards for the first time last year, with Crowne Plaza Newcastle serving as a key event hub during the accompanying MOBO Fringe Festival.Crowne Plaza Newcastle has experienced this growing interest first-hand, reporting a 36.1% increase in new enquiries, a 10.6% increase in confirmed business, and an overall 9.1% increase in its total sales pipeline over the past year.Together, these developments are helping to raise Newcastle's profile among event organisers and reinforcing its credentials as a destination capable of delivering major events on a national and international scale.Regionally, the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority has recognised the strategic importance of major events and the visitor economy as a key driver for economic growth.North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has backed ambitions to double the value of the visitor economy with £7 million of new investment for Experience North East England. The new regional marketing lead for the visitor economy will inspire and attract even more visitors to North East England by promoting the region’s offer in domestic and global markets.This includes a new regional remit for NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, which works with local businesses, such as Crowne Plaza, to attract conferences, meetings, and events to the region.For many in the meetings and events sector, the trend reflects a broader shift in how destinations are being evaluated. Rising costs, changing delegate expectations, and a growing focus on destination experience are prompting organisers to look beyond traditional conference hubs. As a result, regional cities with strong infrastructure, distinctive identities, and compelling delegate experiences are increasingly competing for events that may once have defaulted to more established destinations.Luke Balcombe, Director of Commercial at Crowne Plaza Newcastle, believes Newcastle is benefiting from this shift."What's particularly striking is the variety of events choosing Newcastle," said Balcombe. "These events are introducing new audiences to the city and demonstrating its ability to deliver events on a major scale."For the business events sector, visibility matters. When organisers see high-profile events choosing Newcastle and then returning, it builds confidence in the destination. We're also seeing growing interest from organisers who may not previously have considered Newcastle for meetings and conferences. Major events help raise awareness, but they also encourage people to take a fresh look at what the city can offer.""The question is no longer whether Newcastle can host major events," he added. "Recent years have answered that. The opportunity now is to build on that momentum and ensure Newcastle is part of the conversation whenever organisers are considering where to host their next event."

02-07-26 Impact, Innovation and Industry: Lime Venue Portfolio Builds Momentum Following The Meetings Show

2nd July 26, UK: Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) has continued the momentum generated at The Meetings Show, following a landmark week that saw the UK's largest collection of event venues welcome Martin Rhodes MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, to its stand. During the visit, the brand showcased the impact meetings and events have on businesses, communities and destinations, alongside the innovation, sustainability and industry partnerships helping shape the future of the sector.The visit formed part of a wider programme of activity that demonstrates the breadth of Lime Venue Portfolio's role within the UK events sector, from supporting local economies at venue level and championing social impact through its supply chain, to launching new AI-powered tools designed to make venue finding easier for event organisers.Having officially opened The Meetings Show, Martin Rhodes MP joined the Lime Venue Portfolio team following an invitation from Sales Director Jo Austin, who first met the MP through the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. During his visit, Martin met venue partners and social impact partners including Change Please coffee and Flawsome! Drinks, learning how LVP is embedding social value into its events through initiatives that tackle homelessness, reduce food waste and promote more sustainable, plant-forward catering.The visit also highlighted the wider contribution business events make to communities across the UK. Representing venues in cities, towns and destinations nationwide, many of which are iconic sporting venues and visitor attractions rooted in their local communities, Lime Venue Portfolio helps attract conferences and events to places that benefit from increased visitor spend, employment and wider economic growth.Alongside these conversations, Martin also saw Lime Venue Portfolio's latest investment in innovation. During the show, the business launched The AI Conversation, an open-source industry initiative exploring the practical use of artificial intelligence in events, before launching the new LVP AI Hub, an AI-powered venue sourcing tooldesigned to help organisers find the right venue more quickly and intuitively while complementing the expertise of the brand's award-winning Hub team.Jo Austin, Sales Director, Lime Venue Portfolio, commented, "It was a pleasure to welcome Martin to our stand and share the breadth of what our industry delivers and how our own brand is at the forefront of these trends. Business events create economic value in communities across the UK, but they also have the opportunity to create meaningful social impact through the choices we make every day, whether that's the suppliers we champion, the food we serve or the innovation we're investing in to better support organisers."The Meetings Show gave us the perfect opportunity to bring all of those conversations together, showing how our industry can create commercial success while delivering lasting value for people and places across the UK."For Lime Venue Portfolio, who are proud to be part of The Business of Events, the week reinforced the value of investing in industry events as a place to launch new ideas, strengthen customer relationships and engage with the conversations shaping the future of meetings and events.

01-07-26 Lime Venue Portfolio Launches AI Hub

1st July 2026, UK: Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) has launched the LVP AI Hub, a new AI-powered venue sourcing tool, found on the brand’s website and designed to help event organisers find the right venue quickly, confidently and effectively.The launch follows on from the brand’s rollout of The AI Conversation, an industry-wide initiative, which brought together leading voices from across events, technology and artificial intelligence to explore how AI can support event professionals in practical and responsible ways.The launch of the LVP AI Hub see’s the group take this learning forward. The technology is built directly into the Lime Venue Portfolio website, allowing organisers to describe their event requirements in natural language, helping them identify suitable venues based on intent, objectives and event needs rather than relying solely on traditional search filters.The development reflects a broader ambition at LVP to continually improve the experience of venue finding and event planning, combining technology with the expertise of its award-winning people-powered central sales team, called the Hub..While venue sourcing has traditionally relied on planners translating complex briefs into a series of categories and search criteria, the AI Hub has been developed to support a more intuitive process. Organisers can describe their event in their own words, allowing the platform to surface venue recommendations that more closely align with the outcomes they are trying to achieve.The launch represents the latest investment in LVP's mission to help event organisers deliver better events through better venue finding. Jenner Carter, Head of Marketing at Lime Venue Portfolio, commented, "This isn't really about AI for AI's sake. It's about creating the very best experience for event organisers. It's about strengthening the reach, speed and value of our Hub and combining our outstanding people with powerful technology."Our central sales Hub team remains at the heart of everything we do. They are the experts who understand the nuances of an event brief, build relationships and helporganisers make the right decisions. The AI Hub simply helps us support those conversations with even more intelligence and insight."As the UK's largest collection of event venues, Lime Venue Portfolio continues to explore how technology can remove friction from the planning process while maintaining the personal service and expertise that organisers value most. The AI Hub is now live and available to event organisers via the Lime Venue Portfolio website.

30-06-26 ARC expands CSR event offering as demand grows for purpose-led team building

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