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The Shire Retreat

Event Venue

Alderton Road, Towcester, NN12 7LS –
Paulerspury
From £450
hire fee
Up to 120
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at The Shire Retreat

Grafton House Events Space at The Shire Retreat

Grafton House Events Space
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
200 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
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 ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £2000 hire fee
Enquire now
Briary Barn Meeting Room at The Shire Retreat

Briary Barn Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
7 seats
Briary Barn is one of our beautifully restored farmhouse buildings onsite at The Shire Retreat. We have a lovely new 7 person meeting room in the heart of the space with a full AV set up, kitchen access and access to the grounds incase you fancy a walk in the Northamptonshire countryside between meetings.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
from £450 hire fee
Enquire now
Farmhouse Meeting Room at The Shire Retreat

Farmhouse Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
24 seats
Book 4 hr. minimum
Set within the old farmhouse at The Shire Retreat, our meeting room offers a calm, thoughtfully designed space for teams to gather. Two four-metre oak tables and seating for up to twenty anchor the room, with panelled walls, soft lighting and considered details that make it feel more like a home than a boardroom. The room is fully equipped for sea...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £780 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 18:00
from £450–£2000 hire fee per day
Farmhouse Meeting Room
9:00 – 18:00
from £780 hire fee per day
Grafton House Events Space
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Briary Barn Meeting Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Tuesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £450–£2000 hire fee per day
Farmhouse Meeting Room
9:00 – 18:00
from £780 hire fee per day
Grafton House Events Space
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Briary Barn Meeting Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Wednesday
8:00 – 18:00
from £450–£2000 hire fee per day
Farmhouse Meeting Room
9:00 – 18:00
from £780 hire fee per day
Grafton House Events Space
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Briary Barn Meeting Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Thursday
8:00 – 18:00
from £450–£2000 hire fee per day
Farmhouse Meeting Room
9:00 – 18:00
from £780 hire fee per day
Grafton House Events Space
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Briary Barn Meeting Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Friday
8:00 – 18:00
from £450–£2000 hire fee per day
Farmhouse Meeting Room
9:00 – 18:00
from £780 hire fee per day
Grafton House Events Space
9:00 – 18:00
from £2000 hire fee per day
Briary Barn Meeting Room
8:00 – 18:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 120
seats
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About The Shire Retreat

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

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 not far from Milton Keynes and Northampton, it offers a true sense of escape without the travel.

Day to day 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.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Shire Retreat, the following catering options are available:

  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 80 spaces

The Shire Retreat is located at Alderton Road, in Paulerspury.

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