Named after West Indies legend Brian Lara’s record-breaking unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire in 1994, the new 501* brings a new sophisticated, stylish and modern appeal to the facilities at Edgbaston.
The innovative design of the room encapsulates Lara’s achievement with a tiled wall providing a ball-by-ball account of the innings and a plaque to greet you upon entering, dedicated to the events at Edgbaston on 6 June, 1994.
The Warwickshire Suite was designed to be the finest place to watch cricket at Edgbaston and such encapsulates the essence of quality and exclusivity.
Comprising of an open plan restaurant area, panoramic view of the cricket pitch, theatre kitchen and a stylish lounge, the suite offers versatility to suit all styles of events. If you want to impress your guests, then look no further than the Warwickshire Suite.
In addition to the large event spaces, Edgbaston also plays host to a selection of smaller spaces such as the Chairman’s Lounge which is the perfect setting for intimate dinners, small conferences, networking events and boardroom style meetings.
Located on the second floor, this suite is serviced by its own private reception, cloakroom, bar and toilets, giving a feeling of total privacy and exclusivity to your event.
The Press Lounge is an exciting space with natural daylight and is the location for post-match press conferences. It is an ideal space for press launches, boardroom meetings, confidential client interviews and presentations for up to 60 delegates. The Lounge has plenty of additional room for breakout session, focus groups and a separate sofa area for catering and refreshments. Additionally, a raised stage is available to enhance your meeting or conference experience.
Junction is a work space perfect for an events office, green room or for small workshop groups. Based in Birmingham city centre, this is perfect as a breakaway space with access to integrated projection, playback and Dedicated Level 4 events high speed Wi-Fi.
Inter-City is a versatile space suitable for board meetings, training & workshops. Based in Birmingham city centre, this is perfect as a breakaway space with access to presentation facilities and dedicated Level 4 events high speed wi-fi. Inter-City is also bright & airy with natural daylight, the ideal solution for your event needs.
Engine brings a flexible approach to meetings and conferences. Based in Birmingham city centre, this is perfect as a breakaway space with easy access from the Auditorium. Engine is bright and airy with natural daylight and is fitted with the latest AV, presentation facilities and dedicated Level 4 high-speed Wi-Fi.
Located on the ground floor the Barton Room has air conditioning, fogged sky lights, 6ft projector and screen and can be set up in a variety of layouts. This is a perfect space for meetings and large evening functions with an in-room bar when required.
Located on the ground floor the Perry Room has natural daylight, air conditioning, 6ft projector and screen exposed beams a perfect space for intimate meetings or dining. There is also and a bar within the room if required.
Located on the ground floor with its own entrance foyer the Dunton Room has air conditioning, sky lights and a floor to ceiling window to allow natural daylight, 6ft projector and screen and can be set up in a variety of layouts. This is a perfect space for meetings and large evening functions with an in-room bar when required.
Located on the ground floor with its own entrance foyer the Manor Room has natural daylight, air conditioning, 6ft projector and high ceilings, a perfect space for intimate meetings or dining. There is also and a bar within the room if required.
Located on the ground floor within our conference hub the Octagon Room has floor to ceiling windows so ample natural daylight with golf course views, air conditioning, 6ft projector and a perfect space for exhibitions and meetings. This space is also used for civil ceremonies. This room has no in room bar.
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Preparing for a product launch? Have you thought about Birmingham? The UK’s second largest city is diverse, vibrant, and at the centre of everything. With two pivotal stations, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, the city is easily reachable by road or rail and extends its arms to welcome visitors from all over the UK. The Chiltern Railways, serving Birmingham Moor Street station, offers a direct line from London Marylebone, making the journey seamless.Just a stone’s throw away from the city is Birmingham International Airport, putting Europe and numerous international destinations on your doorstep; the world is truly at your feet. Welcome to Birmingham, where connectivity meets convenience, meets product launch venues by the boat load. And this is important, because the venue can significantly impact your product launch event’s theme, style, and success. Follow these steps and make sure it aligns with your product and audience:Choosing a theme for your product launch that helps showcase your product and creates a cohesive feel for your event.Setting a realistic budget will help you decide the type of venue and is key to any successful product launch plan.Decide on the format of the event that best suits your product and audience and you’ll know which type of venue you’re looking for.Effective marketing can increase awareness of your product launch event, leading to more guests and greater product exposure.Incentives for guests to post about your product launch on social media can help generate online hype and expand your reach. Choosing a unique and unusual venue can make your event that much more Instagramable.So, without further ado, let’s consider some venues in Birmingham that are ideal for product launches:The Birmingham Repertory Theatre (REP): Known for its unique charm and able to accommodate 800.Revolución de Cuba Birmingham, a Latin venue, accommodates 550 guests for product launch events. It’s impressive, fun, and one of the most sought-after venues in Birmingham’s city centre.The Cocktail Club, a collection of high-energy bars to inspire product launch guests, has one of its best editions in Birmingham, with two floors, three rooms, and a massive capacity of 450 people.Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a secret gem! Offering five modern event suites for 20 to 500 delegates amidst 15 acres of stunning gardens. Just two miles from the city centre, it's an unforgettable event location.Villa Park —home of Aston Villa Football Club— is known as one of the finest sports stadia in the country. This reputation is enhanced by beautiful function rooms and supporting facilities. Villa Park can accommodate up to 700 and is perfect whether your product is sports or health related, or not.Edgbaston Stadium offers more than a cricket pitch, it’s a legacy of cricketing triumphs since 1886, now a distinguished venue, ideal for product launches. With versatile, multi-function, award-winning spaces Edgbaston accommodates from 10 to 800, delivering unforgettable experiences, so you can create a unique story in Birmingham.Millennium Point is an award-winning iconic landmark and unique venue that’s able to accommodate up to 500, in a city centre location that’s easily accessible—New Street Station and other city centre transport links are only a short walk away.Unique Venues Birmingham specialises in putting in the extra, to create truly impactful and memorable product launches. With a dedicated event team at hand and a collection of unusual venues, offering over 25 amazing event spaces, UVB gives you the flexibility to create a fantastic product launch, with up to 800 guests.Eastside Rooms is a new purpose-built conference and event centre in Birmingham’s Eastside district. Offering 23 modern spaces for your product launch event, accommodating between 2-1200 attendees, in an easily accessible location. Eastside Rooms creates a superb blend of style, fun, and professionalism—exceptional experiences await.Every product launch is unique, so these suggestions may need to be adapted to meet your specific product and audience. Good luck hosting your perfect product launch event in Birmingham!
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