Abingdon Event Companies And Event Corporate Planner Service

Abingdon is bursting with fascinating buildings, beautiful riverside scenery, charming gardens and many sporting entertainment venues– which is why it’s the perfect place for all your event needs. Offering a rich history, Abingdon proudly claims to be the oldest town in the country, jam-packed with lively entertainment, unbelievable venues and a truly energising atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a corporate event, party, conference, or you’re in need of a family activity day for 10 guests or 1,000; Effective Event Solutions is here to help. With nearing 20 years experience we’re committed to delivering only the very best, doing whatever it takes to ensure the success of your event. We offer a bespoke service making your ideas come to life, all with your budget in mind.

Event venues in Abingdon

Abingdon is recognised for special architectural merit with over 30 buildings dating back to the 17th Century.  Soak up the history and fantastic scenery by hosting your event in some of the finest venues the UK has to offer. For example the Abbey Buildings have many rooms of various sizes, including a small theatre, all perfect to give your guests a fascinating glimpse into the business life of the medieval monastery and create a unique and memorable event.

Abingdon is blessed with many halls, manor houses and alternative venues that can be hired for corporate events, private functions or exhibitions. There are museums, historic buildings, hotels and much more, all offering a wide variety of venue sites with guest accommodation.

Entertainment perfect for all occasions

You don’t’ always need four walls to host the event of the year. In Abingdon you can find riverside parks and gardens, leisure facilities for tennis, swimming and boating and great spaces for throwing the perfect summer fete. If you’re looking to host family day activities then you can swim or splash in Abbey Meadows outdoor pool or water feature for the perfect summer event.

Impress clients by taking them on a River Thames cruise. Regular summer services depart from Abingdon for trips to Oxford, Wallingford and the Thames downstream.  Moor up next to the oldest surviving lock chamber in the UK, Abingdon Lock, and enjoy fair ground rides, fun food stalls and quirky mobile cocktail bars. You’re sure to have an evening that won’t be forgotten!

As Abingdon is located in central England it is a great destination for day trips including Windsor castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford and the mysterious, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stonehenge.

Our services

With our outstanding local knowledge, supplier connections and our determination to understand you, your business and your objectives, we aim to deliver an event that gives long lasting memories of one fantastic occasion. At Effective Event Solutions we strive to deliver a meticulous service, continually aiming to be the best event companies in Abingdon and the whole of the UK.

Getting there

Set in rural Oxfordshire, Abingdon is in the centre of England making a perfect base for an easily accessible event. It is easily located by road and rail and only a 45-minute train journey from London. Buses run regularly from Oxford City Centre and there are many great transport links to the rest of Oxfordshire.

Contact us

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01865 877 877
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New Year’s Eve by the London Eye

Want to see in 2015 with a bang? London is full of fabulous and decadent party nights but if you like to be at the heart of the action there is only one place to be: The Thames Rooms.

Run by the team from the London Eye, The Thames Rooms are located within County Hall just next to the iconic wheel, meaning you are right in the middle of the action on the city’s South Bank!

Tickets priced at £340 inc. VAT include all your food and drink to see in the new year in style! And they’re selling fast so get in quick!

For events in 2015 and beyond contact us for more information about the possibilities at The London Eye Thames Rooms. Sales@EffectiveEventSolutions.com

The Art of Champagne Events

You’ve probably been to plenty of events where you were met with a nice chilled glass of bubbly, but were any of those drinks particularly memorable?

Champagne (or even sparkling wine) has become a standard ‘welcome drink’, you will find it included in many catering packages, and most certainly at package Christmas parties! A classic for sure, but would you miss it?

For those of you not brave (or adventurous) enough to do away with the fizz completely, here are a few ways to liven up the traditional event welcome drink:

Sabrage

At most champagne events the bottles are opened quietly behind the bar and glasses filled in advance of guest arrival, whilst this is necessary when welcoming large numbers you can still inject a little showmanship by slicing the top off the bottles using the traditional art of Sabrage. Check out this video from Difford’s Guide to see how it’s done.

Walking Tables

Whatever your event theme there is a human table costume to suit it! The Olympic torch, a comedy granny and classic Union Jack are just a few examples. Experienced staff don extravagant costumes to serve everything from champagne and canapes to cupcakes and finger food to your guests.

Aerial Service

Trained acrobats wow your guests by pouring champagne from the air as they arrive at your venue! Choreographed acts can be produced with multiple acrobats on rigged hoops or a stunning ‘champagne’ chandelier. Ceiling height and rigging restrictions are dependent on the venue though.

Historic Champagne Cocktails

Possibly the most famous cocktail recipe selection of all time; ‘The Savoy Cocktail Book’ by Harry Craddock (first published in 1930) contains some divine creations. Our absolute favourite is the French 75.
Made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple sugar syrup and of course Champagne, the inspiration for the name was apparently due as a tribute to the 75mm Howitzer field gun that the French and Americans used in World War 1 – the French 75 cocktail was said to have such a kick that it felt like being hit by that piece of weaponry.

Contemporary Champagne Cocktails

Classic champagne cocktails such as the bellini and mimosa are being updated with contemporary flavours like blood orange or lavender.

Glassware

A flute or a coupette (pictured)? Legend has it that the first 18th century coupe was modeled on the breast of Marie Antoinette, more recently supermodel Kate Moss celebrated 25 years in fashion in the same style – read more about that here.
Your choice may depend on the setting for your event; flutes are thin and tall thus more can be displayed for events with large numbers, but coupettes have a more glamorous feel for smaller intimate events (as proved by Ms Moss!)

Talk to our team for more champagne events ideas that will make your event stand out! For a FREE proposal contact us on Sales@EffectiveEventSolutions.com

New Hotel Launch in London – New Event Spaces 2015!

When looking for venues or hotels in London you are spoiled for choice – unless that is you are looking for something ‘totally brand new’, somewhere your guests or delegates will have never been before …

Which is why we are so excited to tell you about the new M by Montcalm hotel! Due to open in March, 2015 this property is located in trendy Shoreditch, East London just off the newly dubbed ‘silicon roundabout’.

This new hotel launch in London will see 269 deluxe bedrooms and suites along with meeting facilities from 2 to 250 people open up for events. With a unique location, modern design, state of the art amenities and an exceptional roof top bar overlooking London, M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City is the perfect venue for your next event or group incentive!

Be the first to enjoy these stunning new facilities; contact us on Sales@EffectiveEventSolutions.com for a FREE proposal for your next event!

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