Elevate Your Corporate Sustainability Strategies: Explore Sustainable Venues in South East England!
The significance of sustainability has never been more pronounced, Choosing a venue that aligns with your corporate sustainability strategies and minimizes environmental impacts is becoming more important,
Meet Beyond London has compiled a selection of sustainable venues in South East England. These venues have made deliberate efforts in their design, construction, and operation to protect the environment, or are actively implementing changes to reduce their carbon footprint and that of their guests. Many of them have received ISO or BREEAM awards, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. By choosing one of these venues, you not only opt for an environmentally conscious location but also contribute to securing a sustainable future for all.
The South East, conveniently located between 30 minutes and 90 minutes from London, offers easy accessibility from the city. It boasts direct rail links and is easily accessible from the continent via the Channel Tunnel. Whether you prefer towns, cities, countryside, or coastal settings, the South East provides a diverse range of venue options. Moreover, opting for the South East as your business travel destination aligns with sustainability principles.
3 Spaces | Max Capacity 120 delegates
3 Spaces | Max Capacity 120 delegates
Sustainable Venues in and around the South East
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery
Near Winchester
Hampshire
The Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill was designed with sustainability in mind, from solar panels and rainwater harvesting to harnessing hydro-electric power from the river running through the site. The measures taken to make the Bombay Sapphire Distillery sustainable for future generations culminated to have the site awarded a BREEAM Outstanding award for sustainable design.
Suitable for cocktail receptions for up to 300, as well as for meetings, conferences and private parties, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a flexible venue perfect for both corporate and private events, specializing in bespoke cocktails and experiences, all within a site of special scientific interest.
Brighton i360
Brighton
East Sussex
In addition to being a sustainable attraction, Brighton i360 offers eco-friendly meeting spaces. These thoughtfully designed spaces provide a sustainable environment for events and meetings. From energy-efficient lighting to recycling facilities and sustainable materials, every detail is carefully considered. It use's its own energy to power the pod. The team at Brighton i360 is proud to call Brighton and Sussex home and always strives to support local businesses and suppliers wherever possible. From stocking local produce in the giftshop to serving it at the Nyetimber Sky Bar and West Beach Restaurant Bar, Brighton i360 is always looking for new ways to support the community
By choosing Brighton i360 for your events, you not only enjoy a stunning venue but also contribute to a greener future.
Chapel House Estate
Ramsgate
Kent
Chapel House Estate prioritises sustainability, seamlessly blending luxury with eco-consciousness. Its Arts and Crafts gardens, orchard, meadows, and paddocks are meticulously managed to foster biodiversity and support natural habitats. Guests can immerse themselves in the serene surroundings while discovering native flora and fauna. The venue's dedication extends to its cuisine, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus to minimize food miles. Eco-friendly initiatives such as LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances further underscore our commitment to sustainability, ensuring that every aspect of Chapel House Estate reflects a harmonious relationship with the environment.
Crowne Plaza Marlow
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
This state of art Conference Venue in Marlow near High Wycombe, Maidenhead subscribes to the IHG Green Engage sustainability program measuring carbon, water, energy intensity, and waste.
The Winterlake conference centre overlooks the lawn and private lake can hold functions between 2 to 450 delegates in its 10 state of the art meeting rooms with 75-inch TV and Clickshare wireless technology,
Crowne Plaza Reading East
Reading
Berkshire
Exceptional new, fully refurbished 4 Silver Star Crowne Plaza Reading East has IHG Green Engage sustainability program measuring carbon, water, energy intensity, and waste.The hotel offers 174 spacious luxurious bedrooms a New 2 AA Rosette Restaurant & Terrace and Bar/Lounge serving modern British and authentic Asian cuisine. Esprit Wellness & Spa with sauna, steam room, extensive gym with Life Fitness equipment, 19m heated indoor pool, gym, spa treatments. 8 state of art meeting rooms, 75" TV's & Clickshare wireless technology, natural light. Minutes from M4, walking distance to adjacent Train Station, ideally located for Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, and London Heathrow.
De Vere Wokefield Estate
Reading
Berkshire
A Mansion House hotel in Berkshire There has been an estate at Wokefield since the first house was built in the 1560s for the wealthy Plowden family. Set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, its history is etched in the different architectural features that greet you throughout. Now De Vere Wokefield Estate, the 376 bedroom hotel has been completely transformed following a £20 million restoration throughout: whether you choose to stay at Wokefield Place, Wellington Lodge or the estate’s historic Mansion House.
Hedsor House
Maidenhead
Berkshire
Over the last 30 years, 2,500 trees have been planted across the estate. These include important specimen Oaks, Wellingtonias, Beeches and Cedars of Lebanon. Many areas of the estate are left for rewilding, providing a rich habitat for wildlife and flora and fauna. We have our wonderful Highland cattle onsite (nature’s lawnmowers!), plus honey bees who can work to pollinate and promote a biodiverse ecosystem on our estate. Like many others we have made significant changes in the house and our office to ensure we are reducing our waste and working as sustainably as possible. And we have recently invested in solar panels and electric car charging points.
Hilton Reading
Reading
Berkshire
Hilton Reading is located off the M4 and A33 and offers complimentary on-site car parking. Just 8 minutes from Reading Station and 6 minutes to the soon-to-open Green Park Station, Hilton Reading offers easy London access via the Elizabeth. When you align your meetings with your values, everyone wins—including the planet. Hilton offers meeting and event planners an option for Carbon Neutral Meetings that support sustainable development projects, reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment. Carbon Neutral Meetings are offered as part of our Meet with Purpose program, part of Hilton's commitment to support your organization's environmental and social-impact goals.
Malmaison Reading
Reading
Berkshire
Welcome aboard the Malmaison Reading, a historic station hotel boasting the distinction of being the world's oldest, built back in 1844. Nestled in the pulsating heart of Reading and situated only a stone's throw away from the calming River Thames, our boutique hotel is strategically stationed opposite the train terminal - an impeccable spot for both business voyagers and leisure explorers. From our doorstep, you have unhindered access to Reading's transport networks and cultural hotspots like the mesmerising Reading Abbey ruins and the invigorating Thames Lido. Setting up camp at Malmaison Reading is the equivalent of holding the key to the city.
Milton Hill House
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
We’re delighted our venue has achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. This accreditation covers waste management, recycling, energy, water conservation and much more. We’ve not stopped there! We’re working hard on our green journey to achieve the ‘gold’ standard, supported by our ‘Future First Charter’.
Richmond Hill Hotel
Richmond
Greater London
We are always working to make our hotel more environmentally friendly and we have a list of commitments to the planet and our beautiful green landscape. We are proud to be a certified carbon neutral hotel and have achieved a Gold Award from Green Tourism in 2022.
Royal Berkshire
Ascot
Berkshire
Royal Berkshire is a business venue like no other - carefully and considerately adapted to inspire and generate creativity and ideas we specialise in training, meetings and residential conferences in Berkshire. When you want to escape the crowded inbox of corporate life, there's nowhere better than the inspiring surroundings of Royal Berkshire. Exclusive Collection of are committed to providing amazing experiences in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy place for employees and guests and minimises the potentially impact on the enviroment. A member of B Corporation, a community of like minded businesses and leaders in a global movement of using business as a force for good.