Corporate summer parties have become a popular trend for businesses in London and beyond. They offer the perfect opportunity to bring your workforce together, improving relationships and boosting team morale.
Experiencing a corporate summer party in London will undoubtedly be remembered by your employees. They’ll feel happy and people who feel happier at work are more productive and less likely to cause disruption.
Our corporate event planning in London team has arranged and managed a vast number of successful summer parties some can be found on our case studies page.
In this article, we’ve listed 10 summer party venues in London that you should seriously consider booking for 2020.
Historical 900-Year-Old Garden
Nestled between St James Park and Westminster Tube this historic building offers an extraordinary outdoor space in a secret 900-year-old garden, thought to be the oldest in England. Guests can enjoy views of Westminster Abbey and Victoria Tower, part of the Palace of Westminster.
And in June and July, they construct a stylish glass marquee with a decked porch area, making the secret garden an idyllic venue for a relaxed reception, formal gala dinner or corporate conference and lunch.
The venue can host 500 guests for a drinks reception and up to 240 guests for Dinner.
Magnificent Mayfair Mansion
Located in affluent West London and set in the heart of London’s Mayfair this elegant mansion is the perfect setting for hosting an upscale corporate event or corporate summer party.
The mansion house can accommodate conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars and lectures as well as elegant private dining functions, awards dinners, summer and Christmas parties, and weddings. Accommodating intimate groups of 10, up to 450 for a standing drinks reception.
Located just minutes from Berkeley Square, Bond Street, and Green Park tube stations, this West London location is perfectly situated for any organisation looking to for event venues in London.
Traditional Garden Courtyard
Situated close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Barbican stations this historic grade II listed venue occupies the famous buildings of Whitbread’s 18th Century beer-making empire.
The venue prides itself on offering a truly unique corporate summer party experience. Every summer, the venue’s courtyard is transformed into a magical garden complete with two raised clear roof marquees which are fully planted and luxuriously furnished.
This is a perfect venue for a trendy, hip corporate company that wants to benefit from both an outdoor and indoor space in Central London and perfect for a variety of different events, from awards dinners, charity functions, summer and Christmas parties and more.
Secret One Acre Garden
Did you know there is a secret one-acre garden nestled between Hyde Park, Knightsbridge and High Street Kensington?
This unique corporate summer party venue has been popular with our clients and is oftentimes in such high demand that we recommend people book an entire year in advance.
This venue offers the perfect place to relax after a day out in the city. A garden like no other, tucked away amongst Kensington’s neighbours with a beautiful backdrop of a quaint 19th-century grade II listed Anglican church.
The garden gives a real sense of privacy and is available for private hire for up to 150 people.
Private Rooftop Terrace in London
Impress your guests with your very own private roof terrace, with stunning views of London’s iconic skyline.
Situated close to both Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations this beautiful rooftop venue is the perfect setting to woo your staff and amaze your clients.
The venue is available for private summer party hire but enquire soon as they’re regularly booked out for some of the most popular dates.
Georgian City Courtyard
For truly unique events, enjoy summer in this historic, Georgian city courtyard. This outdoor space provides enough space for up to 350 guests.
The venue boasts a number of different outdoor and indoor spaces and can cater for smaller events it benefits from features like private balcony dining and views of the world-famous Shard.
Located just moments from London Bridge this is a corporate summer venue that you should definitely view.
Rooftop Terrace with a View
A rooftop terrace renowned for its stunning views of London. This is a perfect outdoor venue for any sized event. You can book small VIP areas for just ten people or hire the entire terrace exclusively for up to 250 guests.
With spectacular views of St Paul’s Cathedral. The outdoor venue is surrounded by powerful heaters, and sheltered by large parasols, making it a superb space all-year-round bookings.
Marvelous Marquee
A special space in London situated just a stone’s throw from the iconic Tower of London.
This venue offers the perfect setting for alfresco summer parties as well as lavish Christmas events. The Pavilion can host large groups and accommodates 300-600 guests for dinner or 1200 for a standing reception.
Fully equipped with state of the art lighting and sound equipment as well as HD projectors, screens, and a dance floor, this venue should tick all of the boxes if you are planning on holding a corporate summer party in London.
Views across the Thames
Set against the backdrop of a grand and historic 18th-century building this corporate summer venue offers breath-taking views across the Thames and is the perfect location to host a corporate summer event for a standing reception of 500 people.
Popular with large organisations, who appreciate a delicious barbeque and a tasty cocktail whilst enjoying fine architecture and iconic views across the River Thames.
Lavish Lawns and Mansions
Bordering the Thames in Fulham and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, the grounds of this neoclassical mansion offer an unforgettable outdoor venue space in London.
With a view to the River Thames and beyond, your staff members can enjoy the beautiful lawns or reception drinks on the large terraces. Lavish barbecues or games of Croquet, Cricket and Bowls can be played under the warm London sun.
If you are considering a corporate summer party this year, feel free to get in touch with our expert event planners who’d be delighted to discuss your requirements and procure the perfect summer party venue.
About The Author: Levent Niyazi
Levent Niyazi is a prominent figure in the events industry with a rich experience spanning over two decades. In this time, he has masterminded numerous unforgettable events. As the visionary founder of Good Look Events, Levent has propelled the agency to become one of the UK's fastest-growing event agencies.
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