The capital city of London, is the UK’s top location for corporate events, generating over £61 billion annually, 33 billion of which is directly from business events alone according to the UK Events Report 2024. From easy transport links to over 1,570 hotels and when the sun shines, there are endless amounts of outdoor team building activities in London, what’s not to love – except there’s just one thing….
Event planners looking to host their event in London find it a struggle to locate outdoor venue space for large events such as Corporate Festivals, Company Fun Days, Team-Away Days in London, and Summer Parties. According to Eventurous event management experts, the demand for outdoor corporate events across the UK has grown in popularity over the last four years, with demand increasing by threefold.
Let’s make London more accessible for outdoor corporate events so we can all enjoy the many benefits that come with hosting outside such as employee wellness, brand activation and team development.
We’ve asked our expert event management team to find you 10 amazing outdoor venues in and around London.
Outdoor Corporate Event Venues in Central London:
1. Shoreditch Gardens
Location: Shoreditch, Central London
Good for: Large Corporate Summer Parties in Central London
What better place is there to hold a Company Festival than London’s cultural hub in East London? Shoreditch is known for its art and creative community, so why not channel your own creative event planning at The Lawns at Shoreditch Garden? This generous outdoor space in London allows for up to 800 delegates standing and even comes with some indoor space with their Studio, which has a capacity for up to 100 guests and their Garden Atrium which holds up to 250 guests.
Easily accessible The Lawns in Shoreditch is great for teams based in London or further afield with the Elizabeth Line and Liverpool Street tube stations a stone’s throw away.
With outdoor seating, a bar, an audio-visual booth and space for street food trucks adjacent to the immaculately kept field area, you have all the facilities you need to bring third-party suppliers and make it a truly unique experience. Invision fate stalls, garden and inflatable games, live performances and the smell of burgers and fresh cotton candy in the air. This central London outdoor venue promises to deliver over and above guest expectations.
2. The Honourable Artillery Garden
Location: Shoreditch, Central London
Good for: Large Outdoor Events for up to 5000 Delegates
The Honourable Artillery Garden (HAG) is a large outdoor and indoor event space in the vibrant borough of Shoreditch and comes with five acres of pristine sports pitches and grounds. Whether you are holding a team building event, a company summer party or a corporate festival this scenic and spacious outdoor venue is kitted up to help you deliver an unforgettable experience for up to 5000 delegates.
This large blank canvas space opens opportunities for weird and wonderful ideas for activities, entertainment and theming at your outdoor event.
Host a fun-filled festival with roaming bands, staging, beer tents and rides or make it a family affair with fun in the sun and activities such as fate stalls, circus performances, balloon modelling and garden games. You can incorporate a morning conference in their many executive conference rooms before everyone lets their hair down in the afternoon or evening.
Save time looking for a quality catering provider as the HAG already offers its own award-winning caterer who offers a large variety of cuisines for all event types including street food for summer parties, three-course meals for evening dinners and celebrations or canapes for product launches. You are spoilt for choice!
Location: Battersea, London
Good for: Intimate Outdoor Team Building Events in Central London
Battersea is a popular southwest London borough renowned for its parks and historical landmarks such as the Battersea Power Station. Battersea Park is a public area and therefore is only available for hire for smaller outdoor events of up to 30 guests.
Although a stunning change of scenery for your employees, this venue does come with more restrictions than usual when it comes to event planning and your activities permitted depend on the area you hire.
Whilst it is best to check with your venue finder on this, we suggest small team gatherings with some garden games or outdoor team building is the ideal style of event you can hold here. So get your team together and boost morale with open green spaces, enjoy a picnic in the sunshine followed by some competitive games such as a Retro Sports Day or something similar.
4. Regents Park & University
Location: Regents Park, London
Good for: Quirky Outdoor Event Space with Cover in Central London
Regents Park named ‘Best Outdoor Space’ 2019 is the ideal location for bringing the benefits of the countryside to your summer away day in London.
This enchanting outdoor space is located in the city centre close to Park Road tube station making it easy to access from other central areas or anywhere in the UK.
Whether you are looking to hold a summer party for up to 2000 people or outdoor team events for up to 50 participants, this venue offers five acres of green gardens, bringing with it the opportunity for your guests to feel as though they have stepped into a whole new environment, boosting team morale and wellbeing. If you are somewhat worried about there being rain or wind during your event date then this venue offers a marquee which is included in their summer party package.
Their pristine York Lawns are ideal for a company sports day or wellness retreat and make the perfect conditions for documenting your day for future marketing and PR.
Enjoy award-winning catering from their in-house caterers Houston & Hawke, experts in delivering cuisine for a wide range of event types whether you need a relaxed BBQ vibe or some quirky Street Food.
Outdoor Corporate Event Venues Close to Central London:
If you are looking for an outdoor venue in London for your next outdoor event then why limit yourself to central London, just outside the city centre there are some truly inspiring and unique venues from country homes to racecourses, all equipped to help you create a memorable experience for your employees.
5. De Vere Beaumont Estate
Location: Windsor Park, London
Good for: The Ultimate Festival Experience
Just 50 minutes from the centre of London, amongst stunning scenery, close to Windsor Park you can find the enchanted country house venue De Vere Beaumont Estate. This 18th-century mansion comes with 45 spaces to host your meeting, conference or event and 42 acres of outdoor space for company festivals, wellbeing retreats, fun days or team building days. If you are hoping to take your delegates somewhere close to London so you can head into the centre with ease whilst also offering an escape to the countryside, then this is the perfect venue for you.
Outside spaces at De Vere Beaumont Estate are impressive and not short of options! You can cater for 50 – over 1000 guests. They offer everything from small, boutique outdoor lunch spots such as their 1705 Courtyard, the perfect space to let delegates enjoy some sunshine during a conference, to large field spaces such as their White House Bottom Lawn. This is just one of several large outdoor areas, perfect for any type of team building from country pursuits to inflatable games or hosting your corporate festival here with ease. With over 26,500 sq m of land, there is plenty of room for fate stalls, garden games, roaming entertainment, horse box bars and alfresco catering with their new rustic pizza ovens.
They can even offer a tipi venue for the ultimate festival feel and some reassurance should the weather be typically British!
If you are looking to host a wellness event for your team or simply to incorporate some wellness activities into your summer party, then Beaumont Estate offers more than your standard Gym and Spa facilities, be sure to signpost delegates to their Nature Trail and Tennis Courts on site.
6. Hilton Syon Park & Estate
Location: Richmond, London
Good for: International Delegates
Based in the borough of Richmond, just 45 minutes from the Center of London is Syon Estate and situated within that is the Hilton Syon Park Hotel. This historic and dynamic London venue is situated in an area of Richmond surrounded by green spaces and gardens, making for the perfect escape from the city without having to leave it. With Richmond tube station close by and Heathrow Airport just 20 minutes away, your guests travelling from near and far can attend your event with ease.
Syon Estate has grand outdoor spaces available to host 50 –160 guests and offer a distinctive experience with periodic buildings and exotic gardens offering a colourful backdrop to any corporate summer party, away day or festival. If you plan on having a London-based conference during the day there are a multitude of spaces in Syon Estate or the Hilton to do so. For large outdoor corporate events, you can hire their 20-acre field, with room for some serious wow factor activities such as fairground rounds, helping you create a bespoke paradise for delegates.
7. The Lensbury
Location: Teddington, London
Good for: Corporate Wellness Events in London
In southwest London, in Teddington, situated beside the River Thames is The Lensbury. Just 7 miles from Central London and Heathrow Airport this venue couldn’t be more accessible if you tried!
This beautifully modern venue comes with impressive facilities for outdoor team building in London and 25 acres of grounds you can use to develop your team and allow them a tranquil space away from the workplace to form strong bonds.
Boost team morale with some wellness activities on site. Their indoor cycle studio allows for an active and fun team activity, using their computer system to simulate their own tour de la France style experience or take to the nearby riverside for a team walk helping to re-energise the mind after a busy day of meetings. If you are hoping to host a corporate festival with some well-being features, speak to the venue about incorporating their Yoga or Meditation classes into your event.
8. The Grove
Location: Watford, London
Good for: Sustainable & Inclusive Luxury in London
Slightly further afield, but still just 18 miles from Central London is The Grove, an iconic venue in the world of corporate events, well known for being a high-end luxury retreat. This venue is easily accessible for attendees across the UK and globally with Watford Train Station just 3 miles away along with Luton Airport and Heathrow Airport under half an hour’s commute by car.
The Grove boasts a wide range of outdoor event spaces situated in an impressive 300 acres of Hereford countryside, perfect for team building, wellbeing events and company fun days or festivals for over 50 – 300 people.
Your team can enjoy soaking up the sun and fresh air with some exciting Country Pursuit team-building activities such as Axe Throwing and Archery in their enchanted Woodlands. Alternatively, delegates can venture out for a spot of golfing and networking on the award-winning championship course, home to the British Masters in 2026! That’s one way to impress VIPs at your event!
The non-golfers who still wish to enjoy the benefits of the outdoors can book a bike ride or a tennis match on one of their pristinely kept courts.
The Grove is an inclusive environment with fun for all ages and abilities and one that considers both people and the planet with its very own Beehives and Kitchen Gardens on site.
9. Ditton Manor
Location: Near Slough, Berkshire
Good for: Country Escapes
Based in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, beside quiet canals yet just 15 minutes’ drive from Heathrow London Airport is Ditton Manor. This traditional country house-style venue brings a historical aesthetic that meets contemporary conference spaces.
Ditton Manor is home to 15 meeting rooms and 55 acres of outdoor space for team-away days in the London area or corporate summer parties close to London. The Ditton Manor team pride themselves on keeping their outdoor lawns, gardens and grounds pristine for guests to enjoy as part of their event. Have a go in their iconic hedge maze or take a walk by the ponds on site for your fill of nature.
Fun fact, this manor has links to Henry VIII, so if you are looking to impress delegates with their own Bridgeton-style experience, this is the spot to host your next corporate event.
10. Windsor Racecourse
Location: Windsor, London
Good for: Combining Outdoor & Indoor Space
Just one hour from the centre of the capital city, the Royal sporting venue of Windsor Racecourse is a large corporate space with 165 acres of grounds and 23 meeting rooms with stunning naturistic views, making it an ideal location for inspiring creativity or throwing a milestone celebration with wow factor.
With its own outdoor marquees and one that sits on the River Thames, it makes for a scenic outdoor London location with room for entertainment, team building activities and outdoor catering such as street food, plus the added benefit of some cover should you be concerned about the weather. With open sides to the marquee, you can be assured that you can combine both indoor and outdoor space without interrupting the flow of attendees.
This space can be transformed into your very own Beer Fest or Hoedown with theming that compliments its sandy grounds and rustic wooden benches. Get creative with your event brief, and add some brand activation features and décor with this blank canvas venue.
You’re Ready to Get Planning Your Corporate Summer Event in London!
So, whatever your plans are for summer events in 2025, we consider ways in which your experience can rise above the rest whilst working practically within your budget and delegating travel requirements. Speak to our venue finding team today on 01827 215 200 or email sales@eventurous.co.uk or submit an enquiry.
