Find the Right Venue with Confidence
Finding the right venue can be one of the most time-consuming parts of organising an event.
Whether you’re planning a board meeting, training session, conference, exhibition, networking event or awards dinner, Craven Business Solutions can help you identify venues that meet your objectives, budget and delegate experience.
Having organised and supported events across the UK, I understand that selecting a venue is about far more than finding an attractive room. Accessibility, delegate flow, technology, catering, accommodation, parking and service all play an important role in delivering a successful event.
I can help you:
Research suitable venues
Obtain and compare quotations
Negotiate with venues
Arrange accommodation where required
Coordinate catering requirements
Liaise with venue teams
Support event logistics
Recommend venues based on previous experience
Venues I’m Familiar With
Through both professional event delivery and personal experience, I have developed knowledge of a wide range of venues, including:.
Warwick Conferences
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
Hilton Leeds City
Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
Skipton Hotel
Herriots Hotel
Rudding Park
Swinton Park
Rockliffe Hall
Grantley Hall
Oulton Hall
Houses of Parliament
House of Lords
The Queens Hotel Leeds
Meliá Hotels, Cape Verde
Crowne Plaza Group
Hilton Group
IHG Hotels
Best Western Hotels
(This is not an exhaustive list and I’m always happy to source venues throughout the UK and internationally.)
Venue Sourcing Experience
Over the years I have sourced and worked with a wide range of venues across the UK for conferences, meetings, training courses and industry events. Every organisation has different requirements, whether that’s budget, accessibility, accommodation, technology or delegate experience. My role is to help find the venue that best fits your objectives.
National Conferences
Finding venues capable of hosting large conferences requires more than simply choosing a hotel. I consider delegate numbers, exhibition space, accommodation, transport links, catering and technical facilities to ensure the venue supports a successful event from start to finish.
Board Meetings
For board and executive meetings, the right environment is essential. I source venues that offer privacy, professionalism and the facilities needed for productive discussions, while taking care of the practical arrangements that help the day run smoothly.
Working Groups
Regular working groups often need flexible, accessible venues that encourage collaboration without unnecessary cost. I help identify locations that are practical for delegates and suitable for both in-person and hybrid meetings.
Exhibitions
When supporting organisations exhibiting at trade shows, I can source accommodation, meeting spaces and venues for client events alongside the exhibition itself. The aim is to make the experience as straightforward and efficient as possible for everyone involved.
Parliamentary Events
Having experience of organising events within prestigious parliamentary settings, I understand the additional planning and coordination these venues require. I can support organisations looking to host high-profile meetings or stakeholder engagement events in unique locations.
Training Courses
Training venues need to balance comfort, accessibility and functionality. I source venues with suitable room layouts, presentation facilities, breakout areas and catering to create the right environment for learning and professional development.
Awards, Dinners & Gala Events
The venue plays a significant role in creating the right atmosphere for an awards dinner or gala event. I help source venues that combine excellent dining facilities with high-quality event spaces, accommodation and technical capabilities, ensuring guests enjoy a memorable and professionally organised experience.
Product Launches & Networking Events
Whether launching a new product or bringing people together to build relationships, the venue should reflect your organisation and its objectives. I can help identify venues that provide the right setting, accessibility and facilities to encourage engagement, conversation and a positive first impression.
Why Work With Me?
Unlike many venue booking services, I provide independent advice based on your requirements rather than promoting a preferred venue. Whether you’re looking for a hotel, conference centre, unique event space or meeting room, I’ll help you compare the options and find the venue that’s right for your event.