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target practice , there are endless team-building options at Whittlebury Park , ideal for uniting employees after months of remote working . For something more sedate , bring your delegates outside for short bursts of activity during the day , or wind down with some yoga or Tai Chi at the end of the day .
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Walk and talk There are six walking and jogging trails around the ancient Whittlebury Park estate . The trails range from an hour to three-and-a-half hours long , with several shorter loops for a quick stretch of the legs . Some of the trails begin around the estate ’ s 36-hole championship golf course , before meandering across the surrounding picture-postcard villages , rolling countryside and forest – once the hunting territory of King Henry II and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty .
Outdoors indoors Meetings and events can be held entirely outside , and you don ’ t even need to rely on the Great British Weather , as the venue has several marquees and stretch tents available to hire , catering for events of different sizes . Day delegate rates include the use of meeting rooms or outdoor space with stretch tent ,
syndicate room , free unlimited Wi-Fi , refreshments served from a self-service coffee station , mid-morning tea , coffee and snacks , a two-course bento box-style lunch served in your meeting room , and afternoon snacks .
Dining and breaks For a burst of green therapy , Whittlebury Park has a 250sqm sun-filled outdoor atrium terrace overlooking the 18th hole . This area can be used for break-out sessions , a relaxing spot for a reviving coffee break , or team-building and games . Dine al fresco as tea , coffee and lunches can be served outdoors too , from packed lunches to bento boxes , afternoon teas and barbecues . Team lunches can be organised in the Copse Woods , on the Pavilion cricket pitch , the Brooklands Garden or overlooking the 18th hole on the Atrium terrace .
Inside-out
In addition to the outdoor spaces , Whittlebury Park ’ s flexible and purpose-built indoor
Whittlebury Park is surrounded by hundreds of acres of ancient parkland and just a 10-minute drive from junction 15a of the M1 .
conference facilities can cater for everything from a small team meeting to a national exhibition and can host up to 4,000 delegates at one time , subject to Covid restrictions . Facilities include 20 spacious conference and training suites , 29 fully serviced syndicate rooms , an executive boardroom , three secluded private dining rooms and two conference and banqueting suites ( Brooklands and Grand Prix Suites ) as well as acres of outdoor space . In addition , there are fully serviced break-out rooms with freshly ground coffee , treats , brain foods and even a retro games console to help delegates unwind . The resort offers flexible 24-hour or day delegate packages which can be fully customised to meet your needs . There are also 600 parking spaces .
Whittlebury Park is surrounded by hundreds of acres of ancient parkland and centrally located at just a 10-minute drive from junction 15a of the M1 and 20 minutes from Milton Keynes .
The venue ’ s StaySafe Initiative should give guests peace of mind that the highest standard of health and safety is being adhered to throughout the resort . The hotel has been awarded AIM Secure accreditation from Meeting Industry Association , and VisitBritain ’ s ‘ Good to Go ’ status .
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