The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 20: Summer 2021 | Page 15

© Soul Media

Getting Together Again

We ’ re all desperate for some socially-distanced face to face time and the spacious and award-winning Bath ’ s Historic Venues are the places to do it ! An added bonus to hiring one of these beautiful venues is knowing you are also helping to preserve and maintain these historically important buildings and collections for future generations .
© Nick Williams Photography
As we all know , an inspiring location really enhances a business event and these worldrenowned spaces top the polls for atmosphere . The Roman Baths and Pump Room is the perfect venue for drinks receptions and dinners . By evening , when the tourists are gone and the torches are lit , the venue is magical and much of the complex is still accessible to explore , and private tours can be arranged on request . You can be in the fresh air alongside the thermal waters while also being protected from the weather by the Terrace above . Dinner could be bowl food around the Baths , or dinner and dancing in the elegant Pump Room which also has a stage for live music , and a dance floor . If you are looking to wow your guests , the combination of a unique ancient monument , a naturally hot spring and incredible food and service will ensure your event is a social highlight .
The Assembly Rooms is Bath ’ s most adaptable venue space , with a beautifully preserved Georgian interior and a capacity for 500 . The spaces here are lofty , airy and bright
with plenty of space for social distancing . Four interconnecting rooms give plenty of scope for a conference , exhibition or awards ceremony . Rooms can also be hired out individually and summer parties in the Card Room and small outside garden are the perfect way to entertain clients or reward staff , whilst shared Christmas parties are so popular that they sell out months in advance . A competitive DDR package also includes free entry to the Roman Baths , Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery and business event delegates can enjoy heavily reduced rail fares from London and beyond .
Did you know that you can also hire the Victoria Art Gallery for a drinks reception for up to 150 people ? Located centrally and just a short stroll from the train station , this is a fantastic and inspiring setting . The grand Upper Gallery houses a fine collection of art and the Lower Gallery is a contemporary space with a changing exhibition programme , making for an intimate , special atmosphere , or ‘ private view ’ style event .
© Freia Turland Photography © Anna Barclay Photography © Nick Williams Photography
Visit www . bathvenues . co . uk or contact the team to discuss your requirements on : 01225 477786 . Email enquiries to : bath _ venues @ bathnes . gov . uk