We’ve got history, impressive grounds, a sporting heritage few can match, and we’ve rooms and meeting spaces to suit all needs, ideal for meetings, conferences, team building, summer barbecues and gatherings of any sort.
Our friendly events team are on hand to help develop a bespoke package based on your requirements. Choose from one of our ten meeting rooms, each with its own history and character - all set up to make your event one to remember.
Whatever your event, from celebrating birthdays and anniversaries through to corporate events, awards nights, or team meetings, we have six rooms available for you to hire at Bisham Abbey.
We are also MIA & Hospitality Assured Accredited.
All our corporate room hire packages include:
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- Smart screen TV’s
- Complimentary WiFi
- Room stationery, including delegate pads, pens & conference boxes
- Still & sparkling water & cordial station
- Free parking
Our Meeting Rooms
The Henry VIII Room
The former bedroom of Henry VIII, this room is a formal boardroom and provides a flexible and versatile meeting room accommodating up to 16 guests boardroom style.
The room includes use of a 65” screen with the latest touchscreen technology.
The Warwick Room
Originally the dining room of the Holby family, the Warwick Room was built in 1680. During both the first and second world wars, the Abbey was used as a convalescent home. In 1914 this room was converted into a hospital ward for Belgian soldiers.
The room features stylish oak panelling and a feature fireplace that makes it a stunning room for conferences and events alike.
The Warwick Room can accommodate the following:
- Theatre: 75
- Classroom: 40
- Boardroom: 25
- U-shape: 36
- Dining: 55
- Reception: 100
- Caberet: 42
Sonning Room
The Sonning room accommodates up to 40 delegates and is ideal for smaller meetings.
The room includes use of a 65” screen utilising the latest touchscreen technology.
The Sonning Room can accommodate the following:
- Theatre: 40
- Classroom: 16
- Boardroom: 16
- U-shape: 16
- Dining: 24
- Reception: 30
- Caberet: 24
The Great Hall
Once the banqueting hall of Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I and part of the thirteenth century building, the Great Hall now serves as the main dining hall.
The rafters are original and were restored in the nineteenth century to their former glory and the magnificent fireplace is over four hundred years old, with the wooden over mantle being a gift from King James I and carved to depict his Royal Arms.
With its fantastic high vaulted ceiling, feature fireplace and stain glass window, it serves as a fantastic setting for award ceremonies or private dinners and functions.
Seating Arrangements:
- Theatre: 120
- Dining:120
- Reception: 140
- Cabaret: 80
The Margaret Dickinson Lounge
The Margaret Dickinson Lounge incorporates a bar and opens out onto the riverside lawn, giving spectacular views across the picturesque grounds.
The Margaret Dickinson Lounge is also available in conjunction with the adjacent Sonning room.
The Warwick Room can accommodate the following:
- Reception: 120
The Elizabethan Room
The Elizabethan Room is ideal for larger meetings or small conferences. Originally the dining room of the Holby family, the room was built in 1680 and features a stylish period fireplace.
Seating Arrangements:
- Theatre: 75
- Classroom: 40
- Boardroom: 25
- U-shape:36
- Reception: 100
- Cabaret: 48
Our Delegate Packages
Our packages are ideal for meetings of 15 delegates* or more. They all include Audio/visual equipment, free access to our gym, free WiFi and free parking. Our friendly events team are on hand to help develop a bespoke package based on your requirements. Contact us for more information or to make a booking. Packages start from £38 per person.
Day Delegate Package
- Up to 8 hours meeting room use
- Buffet lunch
- Arrival, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments
- Still & sparkling bottled water
Residential Delegate Package
- Accommodation in double rooms for single occupancy
- Dinner in the Engine Room ( private dining options in the Abbey available)
- Hot and continental breakfast
- Mid-morning pastries
- Unlimited tea and coffee
- Buffet lunch
Meet Well Package
- Up to 8 hours meeting room use
- Nutritionally-balanced working lunch
- Arrival, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments – designed with nutritionists to provide a balanced refuel option.
- Recharge Station - including mineral water/mixed nuts and seeds and fruit
- Optional add on wellness activity – Mindfulness/Yoga/Pilates/Guided Walks
Accommodation
Bisham Abbey now offers 50 twin en-suite bedrooms (easily converted to doubles via zip link beds) providing comfortable accommodation for all our guests, including a selection of accessible bedrooms.
Our accommodation is ideal for residential conferencing, providing a convenient and comfortable base for attendees.
Team Building
Our extensive grounds are perfect for team building activities. We work with a number of specialists to ensure the perfect activity for your team, from challenges and teamwork activities to interactive communication sessions.
Activities can be arranged either as a fun session at the end of the working day or can be specially designed to help improve morale and communication amongst team members. If something a little more slow-paced is on the cards, we have partnered with our neighbours, Lilleshall Hall Golf Club, to offer a number of stay and play packages.