An open-plan event space with exposed brick arches, timber flooring, illuminated columns, and glass doors at The Shire Retreat.
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Grafton House Events Space at The Shire Retreat

Event Space in an Event Venue
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Private space
Alderton Road, Towcester, NN12 7LS –
Paulerspury
Up to 120
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Shire is a wellness-led events and offsite venue set within 150 acres of parkland, lakes, and woodland in the Northamptonshire countryside. Just an hour from London Euston, and equidistant from Milton Keynes and Northampton, it offers a true sense of escape without the travel.

We host company offsites, leadership retreats, workshops, strategy sessions, private dinners, and product events. Our spaces are recently restored and thoughtfully designed, ranging from a large open event room with a walled garden and terrace, to a boardroom set within a Georgian farmhouse, alongside multiple outdoor gathering spots.

What sets The Shire apart is our blend of workspace and wellness. Guests have access to our wild sauna and cold plunge, swimming lake, yoga studio, tennis court, miles of walking trails, and a nature-rich landscape designed for slowing down and reconnecting.

We work with a trusted network of wellness practitioners offering yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound bath sessions, which can be integrated into your schedule. Catering is available through our on-site café, with menus focused on nourishing, seasonal food.

We host one group per day, ensuring privacy, space, and a relaxed pace. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels personal, grounded, and beautifully unique, we’d love to welcome you to The Shire.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 120
  • Theatre
    up to 120
  • Cabaret
    up to 120

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Free parking is available on-site (80 spaces)
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:30

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
No alcohol allowed after 5pm

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About The Shire Retreat

The Shire Retreat is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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