Dean Close School is a prestigious independent school founded in 1886, situated in the heart of Cheltenham's cultural quarter. The school offers versatile event and conference facilities within its historic buildings and modern amenities, set in 50 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds. The venue provides a unique blend of traditional architecture and contemporary facilities, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, corporate events, and special occasions. With its central Cheltenham location, excellent transport links, and extensive facilities including sports centres, dining halls, and outdoor spaces, Dean Close School provides a distinctive setting for events of all sizes.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hall | 600 | — | 50 | 300 | 80 | — | — |
| Conference Suite | 150 | — | 30 | 80 | 40 | — | — |
| Seminar Rooms | 60 | — | 20 | 40 | 25 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Competitive rates available for conferences, meetings and events. Contact venue directly for detailed pricing information.
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Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE, United Kingdom
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Dean Close School is a verified educational venue in Cheltenham, hosting up to 800 guests, with day delegate rates from £270. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 800 guests in theatre-style configuration, flexible seating arrangements available
Modern AV equipment including interactive technology, video conferencing capabilities, and full technical support
Full catering services provided by school kitchen, dietary requirements accommodated
Extensive on-site parking available, coach parking facilities
Dean Close School is a prestigious independent school founded in 1886, situated in the heart of Cheltenham's cultural quarter. The school offers versatile event and conference facilities within its historic buildings and modern amenities, set in 50 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds. The venue provides a unique blend of traditional architecture and contemporary facilities, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, corporate events, and special occasions. With its central Cheltenham location, excellent transport links, and extensive facilities including sports centres, dining halls, and outdoor spaces, Dean Close School provides a distinctive setting for events of all sizes.
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