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VENUE HIRE 

WIth overnight capacity for groups of 10 to 120, our superb, secluded locations provide comfortable group accommodation and a base for families and friends, functions, group retreats, weddings and events, or simply to share special times together. We can tailor any aspect of your visit, and even provide activities if you like; a perfect opportunity to make lifelong memories. 
Stay in a beautiful location and have the place to yourselves; enjoy and share your own special space, and let us help you to get the most from it. 
 
The mountains, lakes, beaches and castles of Snowdonia; the Wyre Forest, Bewdley, safari park and Severn Valley with its canoeing and railway; rural Shropshire with the Ironbridge gorge and museums, Shropshire hills, cycling walking and golf; or the beautiful setting of Ingestre Hall and estate near Stafford; which would be your choice? 
Sole occupancy for 10 to 120 guests overnight 
A choice of small cottages, glamping, camping, residential centres and even a mansion! 
Fully catered or self-catered, with use of our professional kitchens 
Organise your own time or add some of our activity sessions 
Fully catered activity programmes from groups - see Group Residentials for details 
Weddings are available at the beautiful Ingestre Hall 

LARGE GROUPS: 12+  

 
 
We have 4 centres and exclusive use is available at each of them; they are ideal places to focus on your own group’s experience.  
 
Our overnight capacity is up to 120 in our largest centre, and 150 for a day conference / event..  
 
Camping is available at Frank Chapman Centre and Edgmond Hall. 

SMALLER GROUPS  

 
For smaller groups, we offer: 
 
Pond Cottage at Edgmond Hall (up to 12) 
Pay for 20 min at Plas Gwynant 
Camping & Glamping for up to 44 at Frank Chapman 
 
And it's usually worth speaking to us to see whether we can help - especially during weekends and school holidays. 

Edgmond Cottage - perfect for small groups and families 

Glamping with camp kitchen at Frank Chapman Centre 

  WEDDINGS  

 
Ingestre Hall is a hidden gem. A magnificent 17th Century, rose brick Jacobean mansion house set in 27 acres of stunning Staffordshire coutryside 
 
WIth total flexibility on offer, allowing guests to choose their own florists, caterers, and any other wedding service provider, we think Ingestre Hall is a perfect spot to make your a wedding completey unique.  

Edgmond Hall  

Near Newport, Shropshire TF10 8JY 
57 beds + 12 bed cottage 

Frank Chapman Centre  

Near Bewdley, Worcs, DY12 2TY 
110 beds, inc. camping & glamping 

Ingestre Hall  

Near Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0RF 
100 beds, weddings and orangery 

Plas Gwynant  

Snowdonia National Park, LL55 4NR 
54 beds 
 
A: Absolutely. In fact, we think it enhances the experience as you'll be able to focus on your own group, your own values, and your own experience.  
We do ask for a minimum booking number to have exclusive use which varies from centre to centre. 
 
A: Yes, the best options might be our smaller, more intimate accommodation: the cottage at Edgmond Hall, Plas Gwynant, or glamping pods at Frank Chapman. Ingestre Hall has 100 beds.  
 
A: Please contact the venue of your choice, let us know a little about your group and we'll get back to you with everything that you need. 
 
 
A: Yes. Our largest indoor conference space has capacity for 150 day guests, and we also have extensive grounds.  
 
We have various meeting room options; during the week we have young people on site so we'd need to speak with you about your enquiry.  
 
An ariel picture from a drone of adults in a circle joining hands and looking up
An adult leaping from elephant rock at Llyn Gwynant
2 adults in a canoe on white water
A team of teachers in buoyancy aids, helmets and water proofs
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