When Bigger is Better!

Being tasked with organising a large event is not for the faint of heart! We have a great choice of venues offering heritage, history, riverside settings and acres of green space for whatever event you have in mind. Our venues have experts on hand to help you manage the planning and introduce any local suppliers you may need.

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Here's a quick guide to eight of our largest venues just right for a big bash.

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Choose from over 300 meeting rooms and an exhibition space in excess of 4,000sqm within the 27m high atrium of the Grandstand. Whether you need a theatre, classroom or boardroom configuration, Ascot Racecourse can accommodate and will ensure that you receive the highest level of service - including professional event managers and technical support.
Number of event spaces: 25
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 1,370
Capacity for reception: 3,000

Ditton Manor Auditorium

Ditton Manor

From small board meetings to large-scale conferences, Ditton Manor offers over 11,000 square feet of flexible and high-tech event space across the venue. Conveniently located on the M4 Corridor, Ditton Manor offers an unbeatable location with modern amenities and expert event staff to make sure your event runs flawlessly. The venue has a prime location near Heathrow Airport, an expansive 55 Acres for team building and events and 15 modern meeting rooms with fantastic views.
Number of event spaces: 18
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 1,050
Capacity for reception: 950

Fairmont Windsor Park Lavender Room

Fairmont Windsor Park

A statement venue with glorious grounds, the Fairmont Windsor Park caters for large events of up to 500 for a banqueting event or 700 seated theatre-style. This 5-star hotel offers 15 elegantly designed meeting rooms where you can stimulate thought, discussion and creativity. Fairmont Windsor Park offers an award-winning spa featuring 18 treatment rooms and extensive facilities all of which provide a luxurious retreat.
Number of meeting spaces: 15
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 700
Capacity for a banquet: 500

De Vere Beaumont Estate Hampton Suite

De Vere Beaumont Estate

De Vere Beaumont Estate boasts 47 diverse meeting spaces, each designed to cater to a range of event needs. From small, intimate boardrooms perfect for brainstorming sessions to the expansive Hanover Suite capable of hosting up to 700 attendees in theatre-style and 360 attendees in cabaret-style setting, there is a venue to match every occasion. The estate also offers vast outdoor spaces ideal for team-building activities or tranquil retreats into nature.
Number of meeting spaces: 47
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 700
Capacity for a banquet: 550

The Castle Hotel Windsor

The Castle Hotel Windsor

Set in the heart of Windsor, only a minute from Windsor Castle, The Castle Hotel Windsor offers 10 meeting and banqueting rooms catering for up to 400 delegates. It’s a beautifully decorated hotel with contemporary design. The grand Windsor Suite is the largest ballroom in Windsor. Fully air conditioned, it hosts up to 400 guests in theatre style and 300 in banquet. Soak in the gorgeous Georgian charm with high-vaulted ceilings and a stylish built-in bar and stage.
Number of meeting spaces: 10
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 400

Macdonald Berystede

Benefiting from natural daylight, air-conditioning and beautiful surrounding gardens, the beautifully appointed Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa is a welcoming, impressive place to host meetings, conferences and events for up to 400 people. This four-star hotel is just a mile from Ascot train station or 15 miles from Heathrow airport.
Number of meeting spaces: 16
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 400
Capacity for a banquet: 275

Royal Holloway Founders Dining Hall

Royal Holloway

The Royal Holloway, University of London venue offers a wide range of flexible, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, many of which include exhibition, break-out and networking spaces alongside the main meeting room. During student vacations, the venue has an excellent selection of over 2,500 en-suite and standard bedrooms, all conveniently located near to the meeting and catering facilities. The venue can cater for a variety of sporting activities, with a multi-use sports hall as well as floodlit outdoor pitches and courts which provide all-weather playing surfaces for a wide range of sports.
Number of meeting spaces: 12
Capacity for theatre-style set up: 400
Capacity for a banquet: 350

Royal Windsor Racecourse

Royal Windsor Racecourse

Set in beautiful countryside on its very own island surrounded by the River Thames, Royal Windsor Racecourse makes a unique venue. The racecourse offers 165 acres of outdoor space and 1,000m2 of indoor space to make use of. A number of event spaces have a view of the race track for an added unique touch, giving the perfect backdrop for conferences and parties alike.
Number of meeting spaces: 25
Capacity for theatre-style set-up: 348
Capacity for reception: 350

Our beautiful Royal Borough offers a wealth of choice for creating your own party in Berkshire. We've got ease of travel (just 20 minutes from Heathrow), miles of riverside with great views and a plethora of venues to choose from. Contact us to find the best match for your needs.