Nestled in West Sussex and steeped in history, Cowdray House has many facets that make it an excellent venue for all manner of events. Thanks to its proximity to London (less than an hour from Waterloo by train), the estate is easily accessible from the rest of the country. Upon arrival, you and your guests will be greeted by stunning views of rolling hills and a venue ready to meet your exact requirements.
Those planning a meeting might consider Buck Hall. Able to host up to 150 seated guests, this lavish, cosy space is ideal for a company retreat in the countryside. Elsewhere, the dining room can host up to 80 guests at one table and features views of the ruins and Cowdray lawns. The venue has partnered with Firebird Events to meet the technological needs of corporate events. As such, the audiovisual equipment available will enable you to focus on the business at hand.
Outside of meetings, there are 16,000 acres to explore, including one of the world’s best polo grounds, an 18-hole championship golf course, croquet lawn and more. Activity packages are available, with other options including foraging, fly fishing, shooting, gundog training, cycling, wildlife tours, truffle hunting and stargazing. So, if you’re planning some teambuilding outside the city, this is a great spot for just that.
Catering at Cowdray employs the best local and estate-sourced produce wherever possible, crafting elevated classic dishes presented beautifully. For, say, a business lunch buffet, you might see the likes of local game casserole, roasted beef sirloin with watercress and tempura skate wing with tartare butter. Vegetarian options are no afterthought here, with options like a tomato and harissa tart, potato and beetroot dauphinoise or smoked mozzarella with pine nuts and rocket. Start planning your event in just a few clicks by filling out the enquiry form on the right.