Coombe Abbey

8.7Warwickshire, England

Events

Events for up to 500 delegates.

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Overnight Accommodation

Sleeps 238 guests in 119 rooms. Optional accommodation for a further 4 guests.

12th-century abbey tied to royalty and the gunpowder plot

Founded in 1150, Coombe Abbey enjoys a rich and fascinating history with connections to the Gunpowder Plot and many regal guests, including Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by a moat and overlooking formal gardens and lake designed by the renowned 18th-century landscape architect ‘Capability Brown’, it boasts a breath-taking backdrop that will not fail to impress.

Convenient travel options

  • The hotel is located in Warwickshire in the West Midlands, just a short distance from Junction 2 of the M6 motorway and 9 miles from the Medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
  • London is two hours' drive away, with Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and York all within easy reach
  • A short taxi ride from Coventry rail station, and just over 14 miles from Birmingham International Airport.

Meetings and Events

Coombe Abbey provides the perfect setting for corporate events, offering both residential and day conference options, as well as elegant evening functions.

Whether you are looking for small executive meetings, or larger corporate gatherings, Coombe Abbey will impress and inspire your guests.

The historic Abbeygate can accommodate up to 140 delegates, with the elegant Cloisters, High Court and Centre Court able to hold up to 120 each.

With several other options, from the versatile Stuart Room, accommodating up to 60 delegates, down to the Griffin, with its wood-panelled walls, which is ideal for an intimate meeting for up to eight people. For the largest of events, why not choose the permanent marquee, located on the East Terrace, accommodating up to 500 delegates.

A dedicated Conference Team is on hand to help plan and co-ordinate every detail of your event. From recommending the most suitable room to arranging the perfect setup, they ensure a smooth and successful experience from start to finish.

Facility's highlights

  • 11 fully-equipped meeting and functions rooms
  • Flexible layouts to suit meetings, conferences, product launches and more
  • Capacity for both small executive meetings and larger corporate gatherings

Function room layouts

  • Abbeygate (up to 146 delegates)
  • High Court (up to 120 delegates)
  • Centre Court (up to 120 delegates)
  • The Cloisters (up to 120 delegates)
  • The Stuart (up to 50 delegates)
  • Walnut (up to 30 delegates)
  • Harrington (up to 30 delegates)
  • The Kellway (up to 30 delegates)
  • The De Camville (up to 20 delegates)
  • The Griffin (up to 8 delegates)
  • The Marquee (up to 500 delegates)

Dining

Whether you are planning a grand dinner event, or an intimate gathering for a select few, Coombe Abbey can offer options to suit any occasion.

The elegant Garden Room Restaurant serves classic dishes with locally sourced ingredients, or you may choose a private dining experience.

What to expect

  • Dedicated on-site restaurant
  • Range of private dining options
  • Delightful menus
  • Flexible catering packages
  • Refreshment options for breaks, lunches and dinners

Team Building

Bring your team together for some team-building fun. Coombe Abbey team-building days offer a variety of options, including the exciting Go Ape experience.

Activities include

  • Go Ape High Ropes and Adventure Experience
  • Company Family Fun Days
  • Soap Box Derby
  • iPad Treasure Hunts
  • The Wolf of Wall Street
  • Chocolate Workshop
  • Race Night
  • Murder Mystery Evening
  • Final Countdown
  • Circus Skills
  • CSI Challenge
  • Inquizition Evening
  • It’s a Knockout
  • Totally Wiped Out

Plus lots more...

Accommodation

Coombe Abbey features 119 individually designed bedrooms, accommodating up to 238 guests in total. Each room blends character and comfort, with charming quirks such as hidden bathrooms behind bookcases or four poster beds elevated on platforms - creating a memorable stay for every guest.

Accommodation highlights

  • Various room styles to suit all guest requirements
  • 119 rooms across the Abbey and nearby Park Priory
  • Dove Cottage for complete peace and privacy

Prices

The 24-hour Delegate Package

What's included:

  • Meeting room hire;
  • LCD projector with HDMI cable and screen;
  • Complimentary Wifi;
  • Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day;
  • Fresh fruit and biscuits throughout the day;
  • Mid-morning snack, served with cans of soft drink and fruit-flavoured water;
  • Lunch - your choice of hot and cold buffet served in a communal area of the property or finger working buffet served outside your room with tea and coffee;
  • Afternoon tea and cake, served with cans of soft drink and fruit-flavoured water;
  • Notepaper and pens;
  • Hilton bottled mineral water;
  • Belvoir elderflower cordial;
  • Sweets;
  • Flipchart and pens;
  • 3-course dinner;
  • Overnight accommodation on a single occupancy basis in a Crown bedchamber;
  • Full English breakfast the next morning.

Prices start from £165 per delegate, plus VAT.

Arrival is from 9am on the day of your meeting, and departure by 10am the next day.

Day delegate rates are also available starting at £65 per person, plus VAT.

Location

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Coombe Abbey is located in Warwickshire in the West Midlands, just a short distance from Junction 2 of the M6 motorway and 9 miles from the Medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. London is 2 hours' drive away, with Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and York all within easy reach.

Reviews

8.7

Bev, United KingdomAbsolutely stunning place to stay wonderful backdrop for a Medieval banquet
Margaret Patricia (Patty), CanadaSpent New Year’s Eve here and it was a great experience
Clifford, United KingdomEverything about our stay at Coombe Abbey was perfect from check-in through to check out. All the staff we encountered were very polite and efficient. We really enjoyed our stay.
Fiona, AustraliaFantastic. Loved every second.

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