5 great offsite venues within 2 hours of London
Did you know that...
Disengaged teams cost 7.8 trillion dollars in lost productivity?
44% of adults under 25 don’t have friends in their workplace, and 23% suffer from loneliness and workplace isolation?
And that feelings of isolation reduce productivity by 21%?
That's why we are passionate about off-sites as part of a design for work.
BUT, too many teams make the mistake of securing their line in the budget, without thinking more deeply about how they convene their people.
Numerous studies show the importance of our environment on our creativity and performance.
So, what we are saying is DON'T book THAT beige, boring hotel room down the road from the office. It won't do anything to connect and engage your team.
To help you avoid that mistake we've collected 5 memorable venues we recommend for offsites within 2 hours of London - helpful if you've got team coming into the country or if you're one of the 11k high-growth companies based within or around the big smoke.
OK, here we go...
1. The Quadrangle, North Downs, Kent
55mins from Heathrow, 40mins from London - South
6 unique bedrooms in a natural environment
Large barn can host 80 people for team retreats & retrospectives
Well equipped with AV equipment, screens, flipcharts and post-its.
Has hosted a range of offsites inc. The Fairtrade Foundation, Unilever and Glimpse.
Converted Victorian Farm, just 40mins from London in the North Downs, Kent.
Great for small overnight groups or day workshops and retreats
2. Fair Oak Farm, East Sussex
25mins from Heathrow, 1hr from London - West
17 bedrooms
Unique range of boutique accommodation
Award-winning venue built on the principles of ecology and sustainability
Nominated by National Geographic as one of their unique lodges of the world
Onsite games barn, cinema barn, treatment studio, sauna and open plan spaces
Great for a relaxed country estate gathering!
3. Birch, Waltham Abbey
43mins from Heathrow, 30mins from London - East
140 bedrooms
55 acres of nature
Beautiful event spaces, with long tables, screening rooms
Restaurant and bars on site
Bakery and workshop classes available
Great for accessible, overnight team offsites close to London
4. Bore Place, Kent
57mins from Heathrow driving, 1hr 14 from London - South
30 unique bedrooms
Beautiful 500 acre estate in natural environment
Educational and Biodiversity charity. The site recycles water and generates at least 50% of its own energy.
Meeting rooms available inc. large barn for up to 150 conference style
Den building, nature walks and yoga available
Good for properly switching off and having everything you need to hand
5. Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
1hr 17 from Heathrow driving, 1hr 20mins from London - East
12 unique bedrooms
3,300 acres of wonderful wilderness and breath-taking beauty on an island in North Kent
Multiple unique and co-located accommodation options
Sailing and activities available
Wildlife haven
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Just say no to boring venues!
