Corporate Event Venues in Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK’s second city and has become one of the biggest cities for business events outside London. Birmingham is a vibrant, bustling city and like other major cities in England has its own distinct identity. Culturally and economically, this place is hugely important for the UK and is an excellent location for a business conference.

Here are our top reasons why you should book a venue in Birmingham for your next corporate event:

Location, Location Location
Birmingham is located in the heart of England and is easily accessible from major cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh with its well-connected transportation networks. It has excellent rail, road, and air links and thus attendees coming from various parts of the country or internationally can get to the city very easily.

Once you arrive, getting around the city is easy – Birmingham has a great public transport network that includes trams as well as the usual buses and trains.

Venue Options
Birmingham offers a wide range of venues suitable for different types of events. From large conference centres to intimate meeting spaces, there are numerous options to choose from. The city has several purpose-built event venues, hotels with conference facilities, and unique event spaces, ensuring you can find the perfect venue for your event.

Accommodation
Birmingham offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. Whether your attendees require luxury hotels, mid-range options, or budget-friendly accommodations, you’ll find plenty of choices in and around the city centre. The availability of accommodation is particularly important when hosting multi-day or residential events.

Vibrant City
Birmingham is a vibrant and culturally diverse city that offers a range of attractions, entertainment, and dining options. Attendees can explore popular landmarks, visit museums and art galleries, enjoy live music and theatre performances, and experience the city’s diverse culinary scene. The city’s lively atmosphere can enhance the overall event experience and provide additional entertainment options for attendees.

Business and Networking Opportunities
Birmingham is a major business hub with a strong economy and a thriving professional community. Birmingham’s business-friendly environment is ideal for conferences, seminars, and industry-specific events.

Did You Know?

Iconic brands Birds Custard, Cadbury Chocolate, Bournville Drinking Chocolate, HP Sauce and Typhoo Tea all started in Birmingham.

Birmingham has a great choice of Hotels and Event Venues for all budgets and here are a few:

Unique Venues of Birmingham

Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is a commercial venture between Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham highlighting the excellent conferencing and hospitality opportunities offered within the shared building on Centenary Square in the centre of the city.

Library of Birmingham

  • The most iconic building in Birmingham offering a wide range of unique event spaces.
  • The Library boasts stunning views of Centenary Square and the city skyline.
  • The Library of Birmingham is the largest public library in Europe and the busiest in the UK with over 1 million books on the shelves
  • It also holds the second largest Shakespeare collection in the world, including a Shakespeare First Folio, one of only 250 in the world!
  • The Book Rotunda is an impressive floor to ceiling, book-lined space taking up to 300 for a drinks reception or 180 for a dinner.
  • The Library Meeting rooms consist of 4 rooms, the largest room taking up to 120 theatre style.

The Grand Hotel

From the time it opened its doors in 1879, the Grand Hotel has lived up to its name. After being closed for almost 20 years, after a £50 million restoration and refurbishment this Grande Dame has been restored to its former glory.

The hotel is an inspiring mix of French Renaissance, Victorian and Art Deco features.

Key Features

  • 185 rooms and suites, crowned by two penthouses that give guests spectacular views over St. Philip’s Cathedral and the city beyond.
  • 0.3 miles from Birmingham New Street train station
  • The Grand Ballroom with its listed, Louis XIV-style, interior is perfect for dinners up to 200 people or a meeting for 300 theatre style.
  • The first floor is a dedicated meeting and events floor with 8 boardrooms and multi functional rooms.
  • The Garden Terrace can be booked for private events

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham

Centrally located and one of the newest venues in Birmingham, Eastside Room is a purpose-built conference venue and events centre in the Eastside district of Birmingham city centre. Three mainline train stations are all within a 20 minute walk and junction 6 of the M6 is less than a mile away from the venue so has great access.

Key Features

  • The Aloft Hotel is connected to the venue for any events that require overnight accommodation and there are plenty of other hotels in the local area
  • 23 adaptable meeting rooms
  • Affinity is the largest meeting room, it is pillar free and can take up to 1200 theatre style. Using state-of-the-art sky fold dividers the Affinity can be divided into two in less than five minutes.
  • The Belmont Suite, when fully opened, can accommodate 316 theatre style or 132 cabaret style. This room can be further divided into 4 smaller spaces.
  • The Ashstead Room can divide into three smaller spaces but when opened up takes up to 231 theatre style.
    11 smaller meeting rooms of varying sizes.
  • 2 Executive Boardrooms hosting up to 10 delegates in each.

Factory Works

What was formerly a factory for Bird’s eggless custard; the Factory Works has been updated to combine industrial architecture with contemporary interiors. Located in Digbeth, Factory Works with its industrial architecture and contemporary interiors make the venue the ideal venue for events.
Due to the success of the BBC drama ‘Peaky Blinders’, Digbeth has now become a popular place for visitors wanting to track the history of this notorious gang,
The venue comprises 1,200sqm of space and is in the centre of The Custard Factory which is the home to a hive of creative businesses as well as exclusively independent shops, cafes and bars.
Factory Works is an adaptable blank canvas space with lots of natural daylight.

Key Features

  • Hold your event in this up and coming creative, media & tech quarter.
  • Fantastic location, centrally located within walking distance from Birmingham New Street Station
  • The largest space can take up to 400 for a dinner
  • 3 further event rooms available
  • Ideal venue for product launches, presentations, and conferences
  • Great for branding – make it your own!

Park Regis Birmingham

Located in the heart of the city, Park Regis has amazing city views and adaptable event spaces. Level 16 is much more than a function venue, with the option to have exclusive use of the Sky Loft and Sky Gallery, they can host any event for up to 400 people. The entire floor is designed as a blank canvas, which can be dressed to fit any event.
Ideal for a corporate seminar, team-building retreat, product launch, or networking event.

Key Features

  • A dedicated conference floor with natural daylight and cutting-edge AV technology
  • On-site parking and excellent transport links – just minutes from New Street Station
  • 253 guest rooms and suites
  • A variety of dining options, with INDUS Banqueting as a standout choice

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Something Different?

If you are looking for a venue that is a bit more unique then there are lots of options both in and around Birmingham.

For sporting fans, there are Football Stadiums such as Aston Villa and Leicester City FC and Cricket Grounds like Edgbaston who can offer any event from a day Conference to a Dinner to an exhibition.

For animal lovers, there are plenty of choices; Birmingham Zoo, Sealife Centre, West Midlands Safari Park and Twycross Zoo to name a few.

If you wish to treat your team to a day at the races, the courses at Warwick, Nottingham and Uttoexeter all offer great packages.

And for something really different, why not hold a Medieval Banquet or try yourself as a Knight for the day at Warwick Castle?

How We Can Help

Here at DeSouza Associates we know how daunting it can be to find a venue to host an event in a large city such as Birmingham, so get in touch today and we’ll do all the hard work for you!  

We will compile a list of potential venues to approach, based on your requirements, and will send a comprehensive brief to each of them to ensure we get all the correct information .

A bespoke proposal will be sent to you outlining all the venue information you require. We will negotiate on your behalf to get the best rates possible.

About the Author – Kate McSweeny

With a lifelong passion for hospitality, Kate began her career training across hotel departments nationwide before progressing to senior management roles. After moving into venue finding, she brought her hands-on hotel experience and event expertise to agencies where she thrived in high-pressure roles.

Now a long-standing team member at DeSouza Associates, she continues to support global events and deliver standout service for our clients.

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