Events & Parties FAQs

1. How long is the hire period for?
For large-scale corporate events, family fun days, and company festivals, structure suppliers typically arrive two days before your event and complete the build within a day. If a two-day build is required, the team will arrive three days before, ensuring the structure is ready and giving you a full dressing day for branding, theming, or corporate décor. You then receive 7am–7pm access the following day for styling. Your event takes place the next day, and you have until midday afterwards to collect any remaining items.
2. What’s included with venue hire?
Perfect for corporate away days, family fun days, festivals, and large private events, our venue hire includes: • A dedicated events coordinator • A technical & production manager is included with your hire. Optional services such as electrics, lighting, sound, generators, and logistics are available for hire through them. • On-site management throughout your event • First-aid trained staff • Security for guest arrival, parking & access • Next-day clean-up support
3. Are children welcome?
Yes. Our venue is ideal for family fun days and company festivals, with plenty of safe, supervised outdoor space for activities and entertainment.
4. What happens if it rains?
For outdoor corporate events and summer parties, we provide: • A land-drainage system to keep ground firm • Walkway matting & road access • Weather-resilient structures All ensuring comfort no matter the weather.
5. What flooring is available?
The events manager can source a heater for when the temperature drops; alternatively, they can switch them to blast out cold air on a hot summer’s day. The tipis have a fire pit as an option and offer a beautiful, cosy glow, making the immediate surrounding area warm which doesn't overwhelm the whole tipi with heat.
5. What flooring is available?
All structures include protective ground covering and matting—ideal for corporate events and guest comfort. Optional upgrades include wooden flooring and solid dance floors, depending on structure choice.
6. Will the structures be warm/cool enough?
Whether hosting a summer corporate do or autumn company celebration, heating and cooling units are available. Tipis can include fire pits for added atmosphere.
7. What are the toilets like?
High-quality toilet units with lighting and music are standard. Disabled access and baby-change facilities can also be arranged—ideal for family days and mixed-age corporate events.
8. Can the sides of the structures be opened?
Yes—most structures allow sides to be lifted for airflow and views during summer corporate events. (Yurt sides can only be lifted in still weather.)
9. Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets on leads are welcome. Animals used for corporate activities (e.g., alpacas, duck herding) are permitted too.
10. Are the structures weatherproof?
Suppliers use advanced weatherproofing and build plans tailored to the forecast—ideal for outdoor company festivals and corporate celebrations.
11. Can we use candles?
Yes, if enclosed safely. Lanterns are not permitted.
12. Can we have fireworks?
No, due to the working livery yard and presence of horses on-site.
13. Can you camp or glamp on-site?
Absolutely—perfect for company festivals, multi-day corporate retreats and summer celebrations. • Bring your own tent — £10 per pitch • Or choose our recommended glamping supplier providing pre-pitched bell tents with optional furnishings After the event, simply step into a cosy bell tent and wake up to a hearty breakfast from our caterers.
14. Is parking available?
Around 100 hard-standing spaces, with overflow in an adjoining field. Guests may leave cars overnight at their own risk. Elderly or disabled guests may be driven directly to the entrance—ideal for accessible corporate events.
15. Can campervans or motorhomes stay overnight?
Yes, in designated areas—popular for company festivals and multi-day corporate gatherings.
16. Are fire pits allowed?
Only the venue’s fire pit or fire pits hired with tipis may be used.
17. What time can music run until?
• Live bands: 11pm • DJs: Midnight Ideal for corporate evening entertainment and summer celebrations.
18. When is the venue open?
Events run May – early October, covering the full summer corporate season.
19. Do coaches have access?
Yes. Coaches can easily access the site—perfect for large corporate events, team away days, and transporting guests from hotels.
20. Accessibility details
• Wheelchair accessible across main event areas • Flat ground with walkway matting • Disabled toilets available Designed to accommodate inclusive corporate events and family festivals.
21. Power availability
Our technical manager will specify and manage generator power for your event—crucial for corporate AV, staging, catering, and production.
22. Noise & Entertainment
Live music and entertainment are welcomed at corporate festivals, parties, and fun days. Performers sign our event guidelines, and our technical manager monitors levels for safety and compliance.
23. Catering rules
Preferred caterers are recommended to ensure quality and smooth service for corporate events. Some flexibility may be permitted depending on the event.
24. Licensing
A Temporary Events Notice (TEN) is required. We handle the application to make the process stress-free. Music and entertainment end by midnight.
25. Wi-Fi / Connectivity
Strong 4G & 5G coverage across the site—ideal for corporate communications, event apps, and production teams.
26. Nearest train stations
• Birmingham International – 20 mins • Alvechurch – 10 mins • Wythall – 10 mins Ideal for attendees travelling to corporate away days or large company events.
27. Nearby towns/cities
Solihull | Bromsgrove | Redditch | Birmingham
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