Venues – Something A Little Different

Venue Finding: Something a Little Different…

If you’re on a venue finding mission, looking for a unique venue to host a corporate or private event, we’re venue finding experts and we’ve listed five quirky and slightly out of the ordinary venue options that would make your event unforgettable. 

KIDZANIA

Kidzania is perfect for private parties with it’s specially designed City made entirely for children. However it is also becoming an increasingly popular venue for corporate and team building events. 

Rediscover the child within and enter through the Kidzania Airport which features a real Airbus 319. Kidzania offers a variety of spaces for dinners, receptions and awards evenings which includes the cobbled streets of the Main Square.  

Experience the Aviation Acadamy and train as a member of cabin crew, make your own chocolate at Cadburys or choreograph some dance moves in the Dance Studio. Kidzania is most definitely not just for children!

THE HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR
Host a dinner in the Great Hall or a drinks reception on Platform 9 ¾’s. You are able to hold your event in a variety of the iconic film set locations including Dumbledores Office and the Gryffindor Common Room. 

You will have exclusive after hours access to the Studio Tour and the opportunity to explore the film sets with genuine props and costumes. 

Additional extras can be added to your event including Animal Actors which will get you up close and personal with some of the feathered and furry friends from the Harry Potter film series.  A Green Screen Experience, Costumed Staff and subject to availability you could even book an appearance from one of the cast or crew members.  


And of course Butterbeer will be served!

CAHOOTS 

Transport back to the 1940’s to an underground tube station. Sing-a-long around an old piano and swing dance your way back to post-war Britain.

Cahoots offer a unique experience with a ticket booth entrance, vintage tube station seating, themed black market liquor cocktails and a ration book inspired menu.

Your whole event will be themed right to the last detail with all staff dressed in authentic costume and 1940‘s singers and musicians can entertain your guests. 

MR FOGG’S RESIDENCE

This impressive and cleverly designed venue is modelled on the fictitious Mayfair House that belonged to Phileas Fogg who travelled ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. 

Eccentric decor and interior that showcases the explorers trinkets and artefacts he collected on his travels including Indian tigers, crocodiles and other wonders of the world. 

A unique Victorian style menu with classic cocktails served in globes, red indian heads and steam trains. The venue has recently opened an intimate outside event space The Hendricks Botanical Garden.

BODO’S  SCHLOSS

This hidden Alpine Ski Lodge nestled in the heart of Kensington brings Austrian authenticity and tradition to your event. 

Schnitzel, fondue and bespoke cocktails served in Après Ski drinking vessels, Bodo’s Schloss offers a unique private dining experience including staff dressed in Ledehonsen’s and Dirndls. 

Celebrate Oktoberfest at any time of the year and create your very own Winter Wonderland. A popular choice for Christmas parties, Bodo’s Schloss will transport you straight to the Alps.