The team at The 616 Venue has created a luxury venue out of a beautiful barn and its surrounding buildings, nestled in the famous Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.
We recently hosted a client who’d booked the venue for a corporate getaway. Post-pandemic they had some serious ground to cover but we knew that they also needed a place to let off steam.” Accommodating up to 26 overnight guests in 13 ensuite bedrooms. In late 2023 the venue will expand with a further 8 guest ensuite bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a unique underground spa. The mini nightclub is based in the soundproofed cellar, with its very own built-in bar and taps, so if you have ever wanted to pull your own pint, now is the time. The sound system, and SFX lighting, combine to give an authentic nightclub feel. Guests can indulge their DJ aspirations or ask the venue hosts for some trusted local musicians to entertain you.
The business facilities are designed to offer flexibility for presentations, brainstorming sessions, small group meetings and more. In addition to the dining area, the beautiful Orangery accommodates up to 60 attendees in a variety of meeting configurations, boardroom, theatre, classroom, cabaret, or banqueting style. Guests can use the built-in 88 inch HDMI ready TV. Additional indoor and outdoor sofas and seating sets for breakouts.
The nightclub is undoubtedly a star attraction, it’s not the only special feature. At the end of a work session, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tubs or battle it out in the 80s style video arcade with games including Air hockey, Time Crisis “shoot ‘em ups”, Phoenix and other retro games.
Opened in 2021 and maintained to an exceptional level, The 616 Venue was built with sustainability in mind. Being mindful of the precious resources in every aspect of the business. Natural and reclaimed materials, sympathetic to world renowned Sherwood Forest were used in construction and eco-friendly toiletries are provided throughout. Located on the outskirts of Wellow, a traditional Nottinghamshire village, The 616 Venue has great transport links and is easily accessible by rail or car. A large car park accommodates coaches and cars.
As well as sustainable luxury The 616 Venue is big on privacy and security
But its real draw is privacy and security. “Once you’re inside the gates, you have the place to yourself. You don’t have to worry about bothering other groups or other guests intruding on your meeting. “It’s your venue and you decide how best to use it.” It’s this aspect that has already attracted major brands planning new product launches, musicians and bands, high profile couples seeking time away, and anyone wanting the assurance of a protected environment. But security doesn’t mean rigidity. The 616 Venue doesn’t limit you to using in-house caterers or require a food and beverage minimum. Instead, the concierge team can provide a private chef for your group, or you can arrange your own refreshments. ‘No corkage, no cakeage’, is the venue’s catering philosophy.
The team is well-versed in working with PAs and EAs to provide those specially curated and thoughtful touches that elevate a retreat from good to spectacular. Back to that nightclub. It must be experienced to be believed. But if all that dancing and pulling pints sounds exhausting, step outside and into one of the three luxurious outdoor hot tubs. Without naming names, the hosts say that some good management decisions and partnerships have been struck in those hot tubs. Maybe there’s something about being in the open air and under the Sherwood Forest night sky that knocks down your defences!
For more information or to book a tour, visit www.forestevents.co.uk
