Venue websites must be beautifully designed and engaging. It’s not simply enough to have an online presence in 2017, venues must also think about a website’s goals and functionality. Keep in mind your website may be the first interaction a new customer has with your business, so it will speak volumes about your brand and quality expectations.
With this in mind, here are 10 UK venues that have awesome websites live today!
Tower Bridge
“The most famous bridge in the world houses three stunning venue areas, each one a unique and memorable setting for celebrations of every kind.” – This is both a practical and structurally well designed website for event planners, making it simple to learn more about Tower Bridge and make an enquiry. The use of virtual tours aids in providing insight into the venue before a real world visit.
Twitter: @TowerBridge
Instagram: @towerbridgeevents
Website: www.towerbridgeevents.co.uk
One Events
“Whether you’ve popped the question and you’re looking for somewhere intimate to tie the knot, you’re looking for somewhere to impress clients and colleagues, or you’ve got something to celebrate, you’re sure to find the perfect event venue with us.” – One Marylebone, One Belgravia, One Embankment and the recently added One Adelphi make up four of the most prestigious venues in London, all under the One Events brand. This sense of quality and exclusivity is mirrored on their website, with the use of gold, luxury fonts and detailed information on each venue (including 3D tours).
Twitter: @oneeventslondon
Instagram: @oneeventslondon
Website: one-events.co.uk
Burley Manor
“Tasty food and bespoke services, offer you the chance to create your individual event in this beautiful rural location that is sure to impress your guests.” – A modern yet warming website, Burley Manor have clearly put a great deal of thought into the design, creating an impression of rustic luxury. From a visual perspective, we particuarly like the use of animated text on each page, which grabs the attention of visitors.
Twitter: @Burley_Manor
Instagram: @burleymanor
Website: www.burleymanor.com
Woods’ Silver Fleet
“Create a stunning top deck canapé reception followed by an intimate dinner in the River Room, or invite a larger guest list to enjoy the entire vessel and the drama of your own private yacht, luxurious in space and service.” – Woods’ Silver Fleet create some of the most exclusive events in London, held on the iconic River Thames. A clean design and simple layout make this site easy to navigate, whilst contemporary fonts and images are on-brand and resonate the luxury status of the venue.
Twitter: @WoodsThames
Instagram: @woods_silver_fleet
Website: www.silverfleet.co.uk
Urban Guild
“Big grins, flip flops, happy staff and happy customers, inspired, energetic environments.” – Urban Guild own a number of bars, restaurants & hotels on the UK’s south coast. For events, their ‘Urban Reef‘ restaurant offers a unique and beautiful beachfront location, perfect for private and corporate occasions. Their website mirrors the brand’s bright and exciting style, with an informal, yet high quality finish maintained throughout.
Twitter: @theurbanguild
Instagram: @theurbanguild
Website: urbanguild.co.uk
Natural History Museum
“It’s magnificent architecture and collections create the perfect backdrop for any event.” – Already an icon of London, The Natural History Museum offers event planners an incredible opportunity to deliver any type of occasion within this spectacularly stunning setting. Their website is very practical and has been created to handle the wide range of activites going on at the museum. The venue hire area provides quick access to the different events the building accomodates, and makes it easy to get in contact.
Twitter: @NHM_London
Instagram: @natural_history_museum
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk
8 Northumberland Avenue
“8 Northumberland Avenue is one of the finest and grandest venues in London. Our team are dedicated to making every event a success. For the best venue hire London has, look no further.” – This is a venue website that’s all about the photography! This is not just a case of using high definition, beautifully shot art, but also how it has been intelligently placed across the site to create the biggest impact. Colour management is another core strength of this site, and the venue look to highlight the reactive 16 million colour lighting system they have available.
Twitter: @8Northumberland
Instagram: @8northumberland
Website: www.8northumberland.co.uk
Aynhoe Park
“A country house of stories and surprises – a place where the extraordinary happens every day.” – Aynhoe Park consider themselves a venue for unique and creative celebrations, promising a countryside escape like no other. From corporate retreats, to filming, weddings and even children’s parties, this venue has the flexibility to make any occasion magical. The website is very modern and sharp, with the bold use of charcoals on a crisp white background, alongside inspiring, artistic photography.
Twitter: @aynhoepark
Instagram: @aynhoepark
Website: aynhoepark.co.uk
The View From The Shard
“The only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital’s history all at once.” – “Pretty damn spectacular” is how TimeOut described The View From The Shard, and honestly there’s no better way to explain this exclusive venue. Up to 400 guests in the summer can marvel at the London panoramic, with premium breakfast and evening events and a dedicated support team available throughout. The website makes it quick to book an event, and celebrates the venue’s niche on every page.
Twitter: @shardview
Instagram: @shardview
Website: www.theviewfromtheshard.com
Château Rhianfa Hotel
“A host of elegant rooms and outside spaces to choose from, opt for a private dinner starting with drinks in the Wine Caves. Or go all out and take over the whole Château with an exclusive ‘house’ party like no other.” – Château Rhianfa is a fairytale venue in the heart of North Wales, that offers a variety of exclusive party hire options that are unique to the location. On their website they tell the hotel’s story, with romanticised content and the promotion of previous guest experiences.
Twitter: @ChateauRhianfa
Instagram: @chateaurhianfa
Website: chateaurhianfa.com
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