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Large events bring their own energy and they work best in spaces that feel prepared, adaptable and easy to navigate. Our approach to large venue hire is centred around creating events that feel organised, comfortable and easy to run from arrival through to close.
When you’re planning an event at scale, the space needs to feel assured, well considered and easy to work with. Nottingham Venues offers large venue hire in Nottingham with event settings that feel open and capable, without losing a sense of calm or character.
Set across leafy campuses and lakeside locations, our venues balance scale with atmosphere, giving events room to make an impression while still feeling comfortable and well paced.
From conferences and exhibitions to gala dinners and large celebrations, our spaces are designed to host events confidently, supporting big ideas and large audiences without feeling overwhelming.
East Midlands Conference Centre at the Nottingham Tourism Awards 2026
The Orchard Hotel at the Nottingham Tourism Awards 2026
We are proud members of Venues of Excellence
We are delighted to be an ABPCO industry partner 2023
We are proud to be an Academic Venue Solutions member
We have been recognised as demonstrating a professional approach to meeting and events
Our spaces
Take a look around our largest event spaces and get a feel for the atmosphere.
A focused lecture theatre setting for large presentations
Exhibition stands coming to life in the open spaces of the East Midlands Conference Centre
A large conference in full swing, with plenty of room for people and ideas
Light-filled exhibition space at Jubilee
Conversations unfolding by the lake, relaxed, informal and unhurried
A quiet campus walk between sessions, surrounded by green space
The Jubilee Hotel, set by the lake in a calm campus setting
Taking a break by the water food, conversation and space to pause
The Orchard Hotel lobby during a busy event, a natural place to meet and regroup
The Trent Building, a recognisable campus backdrop for events
A keynote moment in the EMCC banqueting suite
Panel discussions in a setting that keeps things open and conversational
It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, clients, and industry friends in the wonderful setting of the East Midlands Conference Centre. Congratulations to you and the team. Having been on site earlier in the week for a client event, I know just how much hard work goes into delivering something of this scale. It was a wonderful showcase of Nottingham Venues and I’m already looking forward to working with you next summer on a conference.
Our Offerings
Our large venue spaces each offer something distinct, from lakeside settings to bright, open campus environments. Making it easier to find the right setting for large venue hire without compromising on atmosphere or flexibility.
Exploring them side by side makes it easier to get a sense of scale, layout and atmosphere and to picture how your event could take shape within them. It’s about finding a space that feels right, not just one that’s big enough.
Explore our largest conferencing venue with a lecture theatre, banqueting suite, atrium, meeting spaces and break out areas, suitable for large venue hire UK events ranging from conferences to exhibitions. Next to the Orchard hotel for overnight stays.
A venue with a different kind of setting. A lakeside venue with light-filled spaces, a relaxed atmosphere to come together with rooms to stay and space to unwind.
Plenty of options for large events with multiple venues spread across three campuses.
