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The Grass is Always Greener

Tuesday 4 April 2017

 Greys Inn Summer  Summer BBQ

Five top London summer event venues with the real green stuff – perfect outside spaces for entertaining.

The hallowed lawns of Wimbledon now host the only Major Tennis Championship played on grass and many say it is the best tournament in the world because of its original and organic playing surface.

In the world of event venues, there are a large number of great outdoor roof terraces, balconies, paved gardens and warehouse yards, that offer great alfresco entertainment space for drinking, smoking (and vaping!).  Many of these have smart decking or Astroturf areas, but here at Venue Search London, we feel that nothing beats kicking off your heels and dipping your toes into a real lawn.

Here are our top pick London Summer venues with stunning lawns. Please use our free venue finding service to discuss your event requirements with our team of experts. 

Regent’s College

A summer marquee situated in four acres of private gardens in the south side of Regent’s Park is the perfect setting for summer dinners, receptions or parties for 200-1,200 guests depending of event format and seating style. The gardens are ideal for a range of outdoor team games including It’s a Knockout tournaments, Summer Sports, croquet and other less strenuous pursuits.

Westminster Boating Base

This is a truly unique venue, combining the views and setting of a riverside venue with an adjoining tree-lined private garden for receptions.  The Pavilion sits above the river on a jetty, offering stunning views of the London skyline with the added bonus of arriving by private boat for that special touch!  The venue is a perfect West London setting for summer entertaining for 100 to 300 guests.

The View at the HAC

Situated in the heart of the City, this fully-produced structure looks out over five acres of immaculate grass where many London businesses and clubs enjoy a game of cricket over the summer months.  The View includes a dedicated outside space for early evening drinks and is a great space for more informal summer barbecues, receptions and parties for 200 – 800 guests.

The Hurlingham Club

This exclusive members club offers an oasis of rural calm just a few minutes from the West End.  The venue offers a variety of spaces, all of which have access to the beautiful gardens and croquet lawns for which the Hurlingham Club is renowned.  The arched Palm Court and Orangery create a stunning central reception area for summer receptions for up to 1000 guests.

Gray’s Inn

Just a minute’s stroll from the bustle of High Holborn, these tranquil five-acre Gardens were designed over 400 years ago and remain one of the largest private green spaces in Central London.  Over the summer months, the Gardens are also home to an elegant carpeted marquee, offering endless opportunities for a variety of summer events including staff summer parties, team building days and weddings.

And, if you fall in love with a summer venue but it lacks the real thing, you can always hire a real lawn for a day or two. Our friends at WowGrass! specialise in turfing any indoor or outside space to bring a cool and fresh feel to any party or product launch.  They even took several tons of turf 400ft up to the top of Sushi Samba for a Summer Anniversary party for a client of our event design partners at Story Events.