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Unique & Unusual Venues in Dorset

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23 Unique & Unusual Venues in Dorset, England

Fresh air, an escape from the day-to-day, a private boat, non-stop views, and mouth-watering cuisine. That’s our definition of the perfect event — and...
City Cruises Poole
City Cruises Poole Poole
The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BQ
   140 Max capacity
RNLI College offers an exceptional venue with an inspirational atmosphere. Situated in an impressive waterside setting, we have a variety of modern an...
RNLI College
RNLI College Poole
West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ
 10 Meeting Rooms  200 Max capacity
Make business a pleasure in our beautiful Dorchester Suite, located in the Courtyard House of Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorset. Suitable for private meeti...
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
Summer Lodge Country House Hotel Evershot
Evershot, Dorset, DT2 0JR
   25 Max capacity
Littlesea Holiday Park Weymouth
Lynch Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DT
   
MFA Bowl Weymouth Weymouth
St Nicholas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AD
   
The Lindens Wareham
Mount Pleasant, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QT
   20 Max capacity
Seaview Holiday Park Weymouth
Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6DZ
   
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park Weymouth
Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BQ
   
The Tank Museum Bovington
Lindsay Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6JG
   400 Max capacity
Poole Quay Hotel Poole
The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HD
   70-180 Max capacity
NEO Restaurant Bournemouth
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AH
   70-70 Max capacity
Ojo Rojo - Bar & Restaurant Dorset Bournemouth
106 Commercial Road, The Triangle, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5LR
 3 Rooms  10-100 Max capacity
Revolution Bournemouth Bournemouth
163-167 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JU
   120-800 Max capacity
Mr Mulligans Bournemouth Bournemouth
Bh2 Leisure, Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DD
   350 Max capacity
Rockley Park Holiday Park Poole
Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4LZ
   
Poole Greyhound Stadium Poole
Poole Greyhounds, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP
   
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park Bridport
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PT
   400 Max capacity
Greenwood Grange Dorchester
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QH
   60-150 Max capacity
Bridport Electric Palace Bridport
35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NY
   200 Max capacity
Bridport Arts Centre Bridport
South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR
   300 Max capacity
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Industry News 18/07/24

City Cruises Poole Cruises to 2024 Travelers' Choice Award!

Award Recognizes Exceptional Service and Unforgettable Experiences on Dorset's Stunning HarbourCity Cruises Poole, Dorset's premier cruise operator, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Travelers' Choice Award by TripAdvisor! This esteemed honour is bestowed upon only the top 10% of attractions worldwide, recognizing City Cruises Poole's consistent ability to exceed traveller expectations.Earning a Travelers' Choice Award is a testament to the exceptional service and unforgettable experiences City Cruises Poole provides. Guests can embark on a journey to explore the wonders of Europe's largest natural harbour, Poole Harbour. Cruise past the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jurassic Coast, teeming with geological wonders and captivating fossils. Island hopping adventures and exciting harbour tours offer something for everyone.“We're absolutely delighted to receive this recognition from TripAdvisor,” said Carol Scott, Regional Director for City Cruises York and Poole. “This award is a tremendous honour and reflects the tireless dedication of our entire team in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. We strive to provide exceptional customer service and ensure every cruise is a highlight of their visit to Dorset."Dreaming of exploring Dorset from a unique perspective? City Cruises Poole offers a diverse range of cruises to suit every taste and budget. Whether you seek a leisurely sightseeing cruise, an educational exploration of the Jurassic Coast, or a private charter, City Cruises Poole has the perfect voyage for you. Book your unforgettable adventure today and discover why City Cruises Poole is an award-winning experience!Book City Cruises Poole for your next party of event.

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Best Venues 02/10/23

Top 10 Team Building Venues in Bournemouth

Thanks to its stunning seaside location, vibrant town centre, and excellent variety of venues, Bournemouth is a superb destination for team building activities and events. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, indoor challenges, or evening entertainment, you can find a teambuilding venue that suits your needs and budget in this coastal resort town. So, remembering there’s no ‘I’ in team, let’s forego the icebreaker and read on together, as we consider some of the best team building venues in Bournemouth.The Green HouseThe Green House is a beautifully restored, Grade II Victorian villa in the heart of Bournemouth, recognised as one of the world’s top eco-hotels. Perfectly nestled between Dorset’s finest blue-flag golden beaches and the ancient mysteries of the New Forest, this award-winning, eco-friendly venue offers oodles of inspiration for your next teambuilding event. It can accommodate up to 100 teambuilding delegates and offers five meeting rooms. Residential options are available, with 32 bedrooms on offer. Riviera Hotel BournemouthThe Riviera Hotel Bournemouth offers the perfect environment for teambuilding events, with flexible event and training rooms that can accommodate between 8-200 delegates. Flexible rooms feature natural daylight and air-conditioning, and the facilities offer free WI-FI, projector and screen, free parking, flipcharts, white boards, PA and microphones.Friendly staff are on hand to help put delegates at ease throughout your teambuilding event and they are ready to take care of your needs. The venue’s beautiful location is perfect for a refreshing walk outdoors in the sea air to keep minds at peak performance.  During breaks between sessions, the hotel’s leisure club with indoor pool, spa bath and gym are very popular.Hilton BournemouthThe 4-star Hilton Bournemouth has all you need to create impactful training and teambuilding events. With 177 stylish and spacious bedrooms complete with large panoramic windows, residential options are hard to beat. The hotel houses seven meeting rooms, with maximum capacity of 306 in its spectacular ballroom. For large teambuilding events, convert the four meeting rooms into one, via a connecting balcony.Delegates can enjoy the indoor heated plunge pool, bespoke treatments as they rest, relax, and recuperate after their day’s activities. In the hotel’s signature restaurant, Schpoons & Forx, they can watch as their food is prepared and cooked in a Tandoor oven, before taking a trip to the spectacular Level8ight The Sky Bar, the highest bar in the South West, with panoramic views over Bournemouth, for a truly unforgettable experience.NEO RestaurantA sumptuous meal can be a great way to bring your team together and Bournemouth restaurant NEO is a first-class option, offering elegant glass-fronted event space. Get them talking over cocktails in the lounge bar or reward them with a generous afternoon tea. Dinners have a strong focus on local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, with a contemporary take on traditional British cuisine.Everything at NEO is hand-picked and carefully crafted. The restaurant is inspired by its surroundings, embracing the spectacular views of the seafront and gardens to create a truly unique experience. Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best WesternTraining and teambuilding sessions have a natural home at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel | Signature Collection by Best Western. The venue overlooks the sea and is close to Bournemouth town centre, with a dedicated events team on hand and ready to help.Offering six very different meeting spaces, each of which can be laid out in five or six different ways, the hotel is a perfect teambuilding venue, offering all the flexibility you will need to get really creative and strive for maximum results. Capacity for these rooms ranges from two right up to 150. Ocean Beach HotelAtop the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth, the Ocean Beach Hotel is located directly on the seafront and offers some of the best views available in the area. The contemporary hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches, providing excellent options for outdoor group activities and is close to the town centre for your team excursions.With event space able to accommodate up to 140, 63 guest bedrooms, a day spa, outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants—one with views out to sea and a large outdoor sun terrace—this hotel is has all you need to create team building activities that inspire and motivate. The Cumberland Hotel, BournemouthThe Cumberland offers a wide selection of flexible teambuilding and training facilities, with help to create a successful event coming from dedicated coordinators. The hotel caters for residential training courses, board meetings, interviews, product launches and award ceremonies.Offering several stylish conference suites accommodating from 2 to 150 delegates and ample leisure facilities available at the Suncliff Hotel next door. These include swimming pool, sauna, mini gym, and tournament-size squash courts.Russell Court HotelThe Russell Court Hotel is a warm and inviting home away from home, the perfect place to break the ice and get your team working together like a happy family. Close to the Bournemouth town centre and within easy reach of sandy beaches, the Russell Court Hotel provides a down-to-earth atmosphere where you can create special teambuilding events with that extra level of intimacy and charm that can make all the difference. The Neptune, HarvesterA beacon on the stunning seafront in Boscombe, close to Bournemouth, is the Neptune, a light bright function room, providing a blank canvas for teambuilding activities that can accommodate groups of up to 250. Keep it simple, or let your imagination run wild and use this large space to build a variety of team building activities that connect and inspire. A Harvester restaurant and bar are available below.Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & SpaWith a range of light, air-conditioned spaces, the Mercure Bournemouth Queens Hotel & Spa—the jewel in the crown of the South Coast—can help you deliver highly-effective teambuilding events for groups large or small. A dedicated events team is on hand to help you make best use of the extensive facilities. This hotel is a celebration of the British seaside, offering nostalgic trip for delegates, complemented by the hotel’s glamorous art deco-inspired feel.Click here to discover more Team Building Venues in Bournemouth

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