Team Building at Grim's Dyke

Client Testimonial - Skipton Building Society

“Can I just say a huge thank you to everyone from Fire Events for putting on a brilliant workshop. I recognise the effort that went in to the day and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.”
Yvonne Pearson
L&D Specialist,
Skipton Building Society

Client Testimonial - Lloyds Banking Group

“The event exceeded my expectations in every category and without doubt was the best 'work do' I've ever attended.
The choice of venue, organisation and selection of activities throughout the day plus the evening entertainment was spot on.
I honestly cannot think of anything that could have been improved!
A well organised and well executed event!"

Mark Kavanagh, IT Project Coordinator

Client Testimonial - Price Waterhouse Coopers

“Thank you so much for the team awayday at Nunsmere Hall last week - I didn’t realise accountants could be so childish!!
The photos of the rafting look amazing by the way!”

Client Testimonial - Berhaus & Brasher

“There’s nothing better than being a kid again and getting thoroughly muddy and wet! Reminds you that life doesn’t have to be so serious…
in fact it’s better for you when it’s not!”

Clem Scarfe

Client Testimonial - Linde Heavy Truck Division.

"It certainly got us thinking and the time flew by very quickly, most enjoyable." - Neil Marklew, Warehouse and Distribution Manager. Ramsey Timber Ltd. "Challenging from a technical point of few, lots of individual interest, very intelligent game to test team building status."

Jan Kuemmel, Director of Finance and Administration,

Client Testimonial - HBOS / Lloyds Banking Group

"The best fun I have had at work in a long time! Thanks team!"

Gill Hawkins,
Collections & Recoveries, HBOS.

Client Testimonial - McVities

"Thanks for the fantastic event, the guys all thoroughly enjoyed it and most if not all commented on what a great team you have at Fire Events. The coracles exceeded every expectation I could have had!"

Jaffa Cake Team,
McVities
United Biscuits

Client Testimonial - Chartered Institute of Building

‘I have received nothing but positive feedback from those who attended on Wednesday and on behalf of Darlington College and CIOB I would like to extend our utmost thanks for making the day possible.’

Client Testimonial - Pfizer

“The best team away day we’ve been on! It really made me stop and think about who the hell is in my team. The resourcefulness of everyone was incredible – even the rain couldn’t stop us – in fact it added to the testing nature of the day!”

Client Testimonial - Sunderland University

I wanted something that would build a sense of team, but also appeal to our sense of fun. Fire Events got what I was
after, and the afternoon was spot on!”

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Venue Details

Address:

Grim's Dyke

Old Redding

Harrow Weald

Middlesex

HA3 6SH

Website:

Grim's Dyke Website

Facilities:

Restaurant, Bar, Lake, Stunning views, Numerous meeting rooms.

Grim's Dyke

Submitted by stuart on Thu, 2010-06-24 11:33

Grim's Dyke Hotel is a carefully restored country house renowned for its special musical events, banqueting, conference and wedding facilities.

Just 12 miles from the centre of London and within easy reach of Heathrow, the magnificent former country residence of Sir William Gilbert is set in over 40 acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. With 46 elegant rooms, housed in both the main hotel and lodge, a 2 AA rosette restaurant serving our own seasonal produce, and extensive grounds, this is the perfect British country retreat.

Bought in 1890 by W.S.Gilbert, the famous dramatist and librettist partner of Sir Arthur Sullivan, it remained his home for over 20 years until his death in the lake. Afterwards it achieved awards for its gardens, was a sanitorium and hospital, the site of secret World War II projects, became a film set for Hammer horror films, and the location for many well known T.V. shows up to the present. In 1996 the Melton Medes Group undertook a £3 million restoration of the exterior and refurbished the house under the supervision of English Heritage to create the delightful hotel and restaurant it is today.

Meeting Rooms

The Music Rooms - The largest and most impressive room in the main house. Its many features include a floor to ceiling Alabaster fireplace and Lofty minstrels’ gallery. Large windows allow lots of natural light. The perfect setting for those searching for a venue with something extra.

The Drawing Room - An attractive room with original oak panelling and Inglenook fireplace. The windows stretch the length of the room and provide a wonderful garden view. Being adjacent to the Library bar with French windows leading to the terrace. Also perfect for Private Lunches and Dinners.

The Gondoliers & Iolanthe - Quiet, well equipped rooms. These rooms overlook the hotel kitchen gardens. Ideal for small business meetings.

Gilbert's Restuarant - The second largest room in the main house, this room has an impressive fireplace with an arched surround and inglenook carved with birds, foxes and monkeys. It is complemented with plenty of natural lighting and can accommodate up to 60 guests. It has its own external entrance, bar, lounge area and extended alcove.

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Venue Details

Grim's Dyke