What makes a great venue
The Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club GEO certified
The Art of Choosing the Right Venue
Selecting the perfect venue for your event is about more than beauty, it’s about balance, practicality, and personality. Whether it’s a corporate conference, an elegant celebration, or a community gathering, the right space should reflect your vision while ensuring every guest feels welcomed and cared for.
Location & Setting
A memorable venue begins with its surroundings. In Richmond upon Thames, we are blessed with some of the most picturesque backdrops in the country, from riverside views to historic parkland and lively town centres. The ideal venue offers easy access while capturing the charm and atmosphere you want to share.
Infrastructure & Accessibility
Behind every seamless event lies reliable infrastructure. Look for venues with:
Good transport links and clear signage
Ample parking and step-free access
Dependable Wi-Fi, lighting, and sound systems
Supportive on-site staff to help with installations or technical setup
Flexibility is also essential. A professional venue will offer considerate cancellation policies and work collaboratively to find solutions if plans need to change.
Pricing, Flexibility & Event Support
Transparency builds trust. The best venues are upfront about pricing, clearly outlining what’s included, furniture, equipment, staffing, and catering options. Many of Richmond’s finest venues also allow external caterers, letting organisers tailor their menus and experiences.
Equally important is the human touch: attentive staff, an experienced event manager, and visible health and safety measures make guests feel at ease.
Sustainability: A Green Pledge for the Future
Today’s great venues combine service excellence with environmental responsibility.
Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club has been GEO Certified since 2022, managing over half of its 296 acres as natural habitat and promoting biodiversity.
The Lensbury powers its facilities with 100 % renewable energy and recycles over 75 % of its waste.
Harbour Hotel Richmond runs on 100 % renewable energy, uses motion-controlled lighting, and has eliminated 850,000+ single-use plastic bottles across its group.
These initiatives show that sophistication and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Richmond’s Finest: Versatility Meets Vision
Our borough offers a remarkable variety of venues — from the elegant greens of the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club to the contemporary luxury of The Lensbury and Harbour Hotel Richmond, and the warm, characterful spaces like The Angler Pub and The Harlequins. Each one offers its own flavour and flair, yet they all share the same commitment to flexibility, creativity, and service.
When location, infrastructure, flexibility, and sustainability come together, a venue becomes more than a place, it becomes a partner in your event’s success.
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