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Your Trusted Event Management Partner in Cheltenham
At Special Venues, we specialise in managing all aspects of event planning, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for our clients. With over two decades of expertise, we provide bespoke event solutions tailored to both corporate and private needs. Our dedicated team works closely with large organisations to source high-functioning venues, leveraging long-standing industry relationships to secure competitive offers. We pride ourselves on delivering professional event coordination, from initial concept to execution, without charging client fees as our services are funded through venue partnerships.Our global reach enables us to arrange conferences, training sessions, and executive meetings internationally, while maintaining a personal, one-to-one service approach. We prioritise transparency, reliability, and client satisfaction, ensuring events run punctually and to plan. Our team's in-depth knowledge of modern procurement practices allows us to focus on cost-effectiveness and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for events of any scale. Whether it's a corporate conference or a private celebration, we handle every detail to guarantee success.
Services
Event Management
Venue Sourcing
Conference Planning
Team Building Events
Gala Dinners
Private Parties
Training Sessions
Product Launches
Road Shows
Fun Events
Highlights and features
- We have over 22 years of experience in full event management.
- We offer a no-fee service funded through venue partnerships.
- We provide global event coordination for international clients.
- Our team offers personalised, one-to-one service for tailored solutions.
- We guarantee timely and stress-free event execution.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Travel Agents
Services
Event Management
Our full event management service handles every detail from initial concept to execution. We coordinate venues, logistics, and onsite requirements for corporate conferences, private parties, and international events. With expertise in managing functions for up to 150 delegates, we ensure seamless delivery through our global network of suppliers and venue partnerships.
Venue Sourcing
We specialise in finding the perfect venues for any occasion, leveraging 22 years of industry relationships to secure competitive rates. Our service includes site visits, negotiations, and ensuring locations meet specific business or private event requirements across the UK and internationally.
Conference Planning
We organise end-to-end conference solutions including venue booking, delegate accommodation, transport, and onsite coordination. Our experience spans executive meetings, training sessions, and large-scale conferences for global clients with thousands of employees.
Team Building Events
We create engaging team-building experiences as part of corporate events. Our services include activity coordination, venue arrangements, and logistics management for domestic and international team development programs.
Gala Dinners
We coordinate gala dinners including venue selection, menu planning, entertainment booking, and floral arrangements. Our service ensures sophisticated evening events with attention to detail for both corporate and private clients.
People
Jane Cowen
Owner and Founder
Jane Cowen founded Special Venues with over two decades of event management expertise. She personally oversees client briefs and leverages industry relationships to deliver tailored event solutions for corporate and private clients globally.
Questions
What types of events do you manage?
We handle corporate conferences, exhibitions, team-building events, product launches, gala dinners, private parties, and training sessions for both UK and international clients.
How do you charge for your services?
We do not charge client fees as our services are funded through venue partnerships, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Can you assist with last-minute events?
Yes, we provide emergency event management services, recently organising a two-day London conference for 150 overseas delegates with full logistical support.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, we coordinate events globally, supporting multinational corporations with venues and logistics for conferences, meetings, and team-building activities worldwide.
What additional services do you offer?
We provide onsite event management, entertainment booking, themed events, floristry, photography, media design, and travel arrangements through our travel agent affiliations.
