Corporate Events

Set in the heart of the New Forest, Balmer Lawn Hotel provides an inspiring setting for corporate meetings and events, blending elegant spaces and thoughtful hospitality with effortless access from London and Southampton, including direct rail services from London Waterloo and a short walk from Brockenhurst station.

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A conference room with a long table set with bottles of water, glasses, and notepads. The room has wood-paneled walls, sliding glass doors opening to an outside patio with chairs, and artwork on the walls. The ceiling has multiple rows of recessed lighting.
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Summer Conferences Offer

Our Midweek Meetings Offer is available for events taking place Sunday to Thursday, with a range of additional elements designed to enhance your time away from the office. Available to book for events taking place before August 31st.

The New Forest setting offers a welcome shift from the everyday, creating space for productive discussion, fresh perspective and new ideas.

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Packages

We are a stylish and iconic venue, offering much more than meeting rooms for your delegates.

Our dedicated on site conference team provide a complete experience for all business hospitality, conference, training or team building needs, ready to assist with every request throughout. Frequently catering for conferences of over 100 delegates, our facilities are used by many of the UK’s largest companies. All of our rooms benefit from natural light, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, plus direct access to an outdoor private area. We can accommodate from 2 to 150 delegates with a range of meeting space which can be adjusted to fit your specific needs.

We know that planning a meeting can often be challenging, but our dedicated Events Co-Ordinator will ensure both the planning and the day is stress-free.

Day Delegate Rate

Designed for productive days away from the office, our Day Delegate package provides everything required for a seamless and focused meeting in relaxed surroundings.

  • Dedicated meeting room with full conference equipment

  • Refreshments served throughout the day

  • Two course hot or cold buffet lunch

  • Unlimited still and sparkling water

  • Complimentary WiFi and parking

From £52 including VAT per person

24hr Delegate Package

Extend your gathering into a fully hosted overnight experience, including everything within our Day Delegate package, alongside:

Three course dinner

Overnight accommodation

Breakfast the following morning

From £245 including VAT per person

Our Spaces

No two events are the same, which is why we offer a range of spaces to suit different occasions, group sizes and styles of meetings. Whether you're hosting a client presentation, team workshop, training day or company celebration, you'll find a room that fits your needs.

From smaller meeting rooms for focused discussions to larger spaces for conferences and networking events, each room is designed to provide a comfortable, professional environment. Browse our spaces to compare layouts, capacities and facilities, and discover the ideal venue for your next corporate event.

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Team Building

Set within acres of New Forest countryside, Balmer Lawn provides an inspiring setting for team building experiences that complement your meeting or retreat.

Our in-house cocktail making experiences are a particular highlight, offering an engaging and sociable way to bring colleagues together. Beyond the bar, activities such as archery, sailing, and traditional sheep or duck herding provide memorable challenges designed to energise, connect and motivate, with options to suit every group.

Experiences can be thoughtfully incorporated into your event, creating a balanced and memorable programme both inside and beyond the meeting room.

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Get in touch about your event.

Are you looking to set clear business goals for the year ahead? We have a range of corporate offers available for events booked before the end of August. Business meetings should be a healthy mix of productive, fun and engaging - so why not invest in a professional conference package to help you truly make the most of it? Provide your details below, and one of our executives will be happy to assist.

  • LV INSURANCE

    “Thank you Melis, for all your help in organising the event and to your team who worked with us during our time at Balmer Lawn. It was a great success and this is certainly helped by the smooth running of everything.

    I would like to also thank the rangers who took us for the walk it was perfect for us.”

  • A restaurant or banquet room set up with a long table covered in a white tablecloth, with glasses, pitchers, and small bowls of juice or fruit drinks. The room has large windows, a framed black-and-white portrait on the wall, shelves with bottles and decorations, and an exit sign above a door.

    BIFFA WASTE

    “The consensus was that it was the best venue by far, the food, the rooms and the staff were all very kind, professional and attentive. Everyone had an amazing time all day, so again we can’t thank you enough.

    I would also like to say a personal thank you to you Melis, as you were amazing from beginning to end and your assurances come the last week made me relax knowing you had everything in hand before the event arrived.

    I would not hesitate to book with the Balmer Lawn again and I honestly can’t thank you all enough, please can you thank Lindsay and her team who were superb throughout the day, nothing was too much trouble?”

  • A conference room with a long table covered with a dark tablecloth, set with notebooks, pens, glasses of water, and a jar of colorful candies. Blue exercise balls are visible in the foreground. The room has large windows on the right, wooden paneling on the walls, and a large TV screen at the far end, with a blurred cityscape visible outside.

    THE KINGFISHER GROUP

    “Thank you for being so patient and helpful with all of our requirements.

    Your staff, the food and the venue have been absolutely brilliant and I would definitely recommend the Balmer Lawn to anyone.

    We have had a really good meeting, which has been helped by you and your team.

    I  have organised a fair few events and it’s usually very stressful and you almost have had to micro manage! Our event here has been totally opposite, and I have been able to enjoy the event and not worry about the details/service.”

  • A conference room with a long table covered by a dark tablecloth, set for a meeting with notebooks, pens, and glasses. The table is decorated with a green floral centerpiece. There are eight chairs on each side and one at each end. The room has large windows and glass doors letting in natural light, and is illuminated by a chandelier and wall sconces. A television screen at the front displays the same room.

    LESTER ALRIDGE

    “A massive thank you to everyone who was involved in making our event so special. It couldn’t have been more conducive. Our attendees were all very impressed with how everything was organised, the staff, the layout and the general ambience of the meeting rooms and the hotel itself.”

  • A decorated dining room with a long table covered with a dark cloth, set with notebooks, pens, and glassware, and adorned with multiple floral centerpieces. There are black leather chairs around the table. To the left, a large flat-screen TV displays an image of two people sitting on a staircase. The room has white walls, wood paneling, large windows with white frames, and a painting of an archway hallway on the wall.

    CLIMATE 17

    “Feedback was really positive from the team here. All of the staff from bar staff to operations support with the conference room were supportive helpful and welcoming.

    The whole Balmer Lawn team helped make our annual conference a huge success so thank you to you all!”

  • A long dining table set with clipboards, pens, less than half filled blue-tinted glasses, and floral centerpieces in vases, in a room with a large TV and a wooden wall panel.

    POOLE BAY HOLDINGS

    “A huge thank you to the team who looked after us so well last week.

     The event was a huge success and I’ve had great feedback from everyone.

    From the moment we contacted you until the moment the event was over, the team have been absolutely incredible and could not have been any more hospitable. There has also been a lot of praise about the food – so tasty!

    Please pass my thanks onto the rest of the team. I am sure we’ll be back for more events!”

  • A long dining table set for a meeting or dinner with multiple flower arrangements in vases and place settings with notebooks and pens. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a television is visible in the background.

    SPECSAVERS

    “The day was a glorious success. The rooms were incredible and your team were amazingly supportive throughout.

    The team were full of praise for the surroundings and atmosphere.

    I shared a few pics of the set up with my peers and they are rather jealous of how good it looked.

    I’ll be in touch as I’m keen to keep these events ongoing and facilities you offer are of such an excellent standard I’ll be looking to come back.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Balmer Lawn Hotel offers a peaceful countryside setting for meetings, conferences, team away days and corporate celebrations. Located in the heart of the New Forest with excellent road and rail links, the hotel combines flexible event spaces, luxury accommodation, dining and wellness facilities to create productive and memorable business events.

  • We host a wide range of business events including conferences, board meetings, training sessions, networking events, product launches, company celebrations, team away days and corporate dinners. Our event spaces can be tailored to suit different group sizes and layouts.

  • Yes. Delegates can combine their meeting with an overnight stay in one of our comfortable bedrooms, making Balmer Lawn Hotel an ideal choice for multi-day conferences, executive retreats and residential business events.

  • Yes. Balmer Lawn Hotel is located in Brockenhurst in the New Forest and is easily accessible by road via the M27. Direct rail services from London Waterloo stop at Brockenhurst station, which is just a short distance from the hotel, making travel convenient for delegates arriving from across the South and London.

  • Yes. We offer a range of catering options, from refreshments and working lunches to private dinners and evening receptions. Our team can tailor food and drink packages to suit your event and dietary requirements.

  • Yes. The New Forest provides the perfect backdrop for team building. We can help arrange a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences to complement your meeting or conference, helping your team connect while making the most of the surrounding countryside.

  • Our meeting rooms are designed to support productive business events, with flexible layouts, natural daylight and modern facilities. Our team can discuss your AV, connectivity and room setup requirements when planning your event.

  • Yes. We offer complimentary on-site parking for delegates and overnight guests, making it easy for attendees travelling by car. Our convenient location in the heart of the New Forest also provides excellent access from the M27 and nearby transport links.

  • We have four EV charging spaces available on-site for guests travelling by electric vehicle. If you plan to use one of our charging points during your visit, please speak to a member of our team on arrival for directions and availability.

  • Yes. Guests staying overnight as part of a residential conference or corporate event can enjoy access to the hotel's facilities, including the indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The New Forest Spa & Wellness Centre is also available to residential conference guests for an additional charge, providing the perfect way to relax after a productive day.

  • We offer a range of audiovisual equipment to help your meeting or conference run smoothly. Available equipment includes TV screens, projectors and screens, speakers, microphones, webcams and screen splitters. We can also provide flipcharts with pens and a lectern for presentations. If you have any specific technical or presentation requirements, our Events Team will be happy to discuss these with you during the planning process.