Berkshire is Britain’s only Royal County – a title bestowed due to the millennia-long presence of Windsor Castle. Cumberland Lodge is a small but beautiful part of that history. Our stunning 17th century Lodge is situated in Windsor Great Park, just a few miles from the famous castle and the historic town of Windsor. The building itself is a former royal residence, and is now home to our charitable foundation.
Choose a Berkshire conference centre
Aside from its long and important history, Berkshire makes the ideal place to consider a corporate, academic, charity or other conference. The county sits on the boundary between the urban area of Greater London and the classic English countryside of the Berkshire Downs and the Thames Valley. As well as Windsor, the county includes business hubs such as Reading, Slough, Maidenhead and Wokingham, all ideally placed to benefit from proximity to London but with greener and lower-density surroundings.
The county is a crossroads in the UK’s road network, with easy access from all points of the compass, and is also well-served by railway services to and from London, the West Country and the Midlands. London Heathrow airport, one of the world’s busiest and best-served international airports, is also adjacent to Berkshire’s eastern boundary. So, wherever your attendees are coming from, and however they’re getting to your conference, Berkshire makes the ideal location.
Why book a conference room in Berkshire?
Corporate conference events allow industry professionals and employees to learn and grow. They can be the best way to delve into specific topics with experts. Or to explore themes with workshops, panel discussions and keynote speakers. Conferences vary in terms of size and requirements. From smaller events that have only a few employees to larger events that invite people from across the world. This means it’s vital to find the ideal conference rooms that suit your needs and business.
Why choose our Berkshire conference venues?
Cumberland Lodge offers a variety of conference rooms in Berkshire that suit all types of requirements. We provide spaces in a stunning, relaxing and easy-to-get-to location so you can have a smooth and successful corporate conference experience. Our unique country house setting is the ideal place for your staff to develop skills and learn new ideas. We provide a picturesque and relaxed environment which can improve their soft skills, such as communication and teamwork, through fun activities.
Cumberland Lodge provides multiple spaces for your event that can be adapted to fulfil your requirements. Our Windsor conference venue puts comfort at the centre, providing a laid-back and relaxing vibe. This allows your team to actively engage in the activities and thoroughly enjoy the conference. As well as this, we ensure that free time has never felt so good by providing the perfect places to unwind and socialise. This is all part of what Cumberland Lodge can provide, giving you the best conference rooms Berkshire has to offer.
Our conference rooms in Berkshire
We provide multiple solutions for hosting conferences and events and offer a first-class residential service within our residence and conference centre in Windsor. These solutions are split across three buildings: the Mews Conference Centre, Groom’s House and Cumberland Lodge itself. The main Lodge also has our hospitality facilities, such as the Drawing Room, Sitting Room, the Amy Buller Library, and the Chapel. These can also be used for smaller meetings, break-out rooms or socialising spaces during your event.
Our three main conference spaces are in the Mews Conference Centre. These spaces are Flitcroft, Sandby and Hodgson, and together they make up what we’re sure is one of the best conference venues in Berkshire. The upstairs also has 16 cosy bedrooms available for attendees and guests to stay in. There is also the Groom’s House, nestled in a private garden that has two additional meeting rooms.
At Cumberland Lodge, our core work is to offer educational retreats for higher education students to learn and interact with others in new ways. This means we have the experience, insight and facilities to also provide high-quality residential training retreats for businesses. Find out more on our residential conference venue page.
Low and high-tech capabilities
Cumberland Lodge is built on conversation, interaction and exchange. We encourage a serene escape from technology, screens and modern distractions. But when it comes to conference venues in Berkshire, we’re up with the very best when it comes to connectivity and technology to bring your ideas to life and educate and enthuse your people. We provide full audio-visual support in every meeting area, giving you the capacity for hybrid or live-streamed events. We cater to those with specific needs through assistive technology, such as hearing loops.
Flexible & historic spaces
Cumberland Lodge has a rich history that gives us a unique charm to all conference events. We offer multiple conference rooms in the heart of Berkshire where you can create the perfect event. The Lodge provides several historic meeting spaces that are generous in size. These have picturesque sweeping views of the surrounding parkland and are perfect for large or small events. However, if your conference is larger, then our Mews Conference Centre is the ideal choice. There are three meeting areas within this building, with one having the capacity for up to 100 guests.
Each of our meeting spaces have the capacity for various-sized groups, tailoring the experience to your event. We can arrange our spaces to suit the following events:
- Board meetings
- Training sessions
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Conferences
- Networking events
- Retreats
Accommodation and dining facilities
Cumberland Lodge is the perfect place for residential conferences in Berkshire. The Lodge itself can accommodate up to 95 stay-in guests across 58 ensuite bedrooms, including private accommodation for groups in the Groom’s House that has seven en-suite bedrooms and a kitchen for more private meetings.
You can have the complete package for your event without the worry of booking off-site accommodation for everyone. Plus, transport isn’t needed each day, which is a saving for both costs and the environment.
There are three grand dining rooms within the main Lodge, the largest two of which can seat up to 90 guests! We provide first-class catering to suit all types of events, from conference meals and networking events to informal get-togethers.
A wellbeing focus that implements creative thinking
Our environment fosters conversation, creativity and wellbeing. These values make us an ideal place to hold your conference event. Our venue encourages everyone to take a break from the outside world and gives them the chance to focus on the conference, network with colleagues and rejuvenate. There are opportunities to enjoy nature on walks and outdoor activities to get away from it all. This all makes Cumberland Lodge a unique Berkshire conference centre.
We are a charitable initiative
As well as our stunning and accessible location, we are an educational charity. This means that if you book or hire our conference rooms in Windsor, then you will be supporting our charitable mission. Cumberland Lodge is a social enterprise that focuses on education. We use your funding to invest in the development of young people and strive to create ethical leaders of the future – a noble cause in itself, and one that can align well with many businesses’ social and ethical policies.
Hire our conference rooms in Berkshire
For unique conference rooms in Berkshire, Cumberland Lodge is the answer. Our rooms and facilities can suit all your business and event needs, whatever they are. We can support any type of event. Our conference venue is sure to impress you and your guests!
Contact us today to book and hire our conference rooms in Windsor. Our team will be delighted to help with any questions about our rooms and their availability.