Where community, sustainability and wellbeing meet
Welcome to Sands End, a wellbeing event venue that prioritise the mind, body and planet. Situated amidst 20 acres of tranquil parkland, Sands End offers a unique blend of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces designed to inspire and connect. Whether you’re planning a wellbeing-focused away day, a CSR-driven team-building workshop, or a sustainability-centered event, our venue provides the perfect setting to create experiences that matter.
A Haven of Calm and Inspiration
Sands End is a wellbeing event venue that combines award-winning sustainable design with versatile spaces to suit events of all sizes. The timber and waste-based brick construction, paired with treetop views, provides an inspiring backdrop for your wellbeing-focused event.
Step outside and immerse your guests in the beauty of nature. The Walnut Grove and Healing Gardens offer serene environments for activities like mindfulness walks, sound therapy or forest bathing. The natural rhythms of the outdoors provide the perfect setting to connect, recharge and refocus.
Whether indoors or outdoors, all our spaces are designed to connect your attendees with nature and elevate their experience.
The Importance of Wellbeing in Events
Recognising the individual is key to modern event success. At Sands End, we know that a happy, healthy team drives results. Wellbeing-focused events foster:
- Connection: Activities like group meditation bring people together on a deeper level. Set the tone for the day with guided moments of calm and intention-setting.
- Calm: Mindfulness sessions and breathwork encourage focus and reduce stress.
- Energy: Incorporate energising breaks that refocus and re-energise your group
- Productivity: Gentle activities like Qi Gong or Chair Yoga to boost productivity and engagement.
- Recharge: Outdoor workshops and movement sessions boost energy and focus. Try forest bathing or herb garden tutorials to connect with nature.
- Relax: Sound Therapy sessions to wind down with the soothing tones of singing bowls and gongs.
Reflect Your Values: Whether prioritising wellbeing, CSR or sustainability, your event with Sands End’s ethos of community and environmental stewardship.
Tailored Wellbeing Experiences
We are proud to partner with Be In Your Element, experts in wellbeing event design, to provide an exceptional range of wellbeing activities. Their experience and commitment to supporting personal and professional growth through mindfulness, movement and wellness are key to creating a balanced, energising event.
From calming pre-conference sessions to energising outdoor activities, their expert Wellbeing Warriors will collaborate with you before your event to design a programme that enhances and maximises your attendees’ experience, ensuring they leave feeling refreshed, inspired and connected.
Make Wellbeing Effortless with Our DDR Packages
All our Daily Delegate Rate (DDR) packages include one wellbeing activity, making it simple to incorporate balance and productivity into your event. Choose from mindfulness, meditation, movement or breathwork, and let us recommend the right activity for your event so you can create an event that nurtures the mind, body and soul.
Positive Impact at Sands End
At Sands End, sustainability and community impact are woven into everything we do. More than just a venue, Sands End inspires meaningful change, offering a unique space to host events that celebrate people, the planet and purpose.
Every element of our venue reflects a commitment to sustainability; from eco-friendly construction to partnerships with ethical caterers. Hosting your event at Sands End aligns your brand with values of environmental stewardship and community support. Additionally, a portion of the venue hire helps fund local community programmes, ensuring your event contributes to positive change within the neighborhood.
Take your event further with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities designed to connect your team while creating a tangible impact.
Examples of CSR Activities We Offer:
- Sleep Pod Workshops: Teams participate in thrilling challenges to earn materials for constructing sleep pods. These pods are then donated to charities supporting individuals in need of emergency shelter. This fast-paced, hands-on activity combines teamwork, creativity and purpose to leave a lasting legacy.
- Bike-Building Charity Workshop: Collaborate to build bikes for underprivileged children in the local community. In just 2.5–3 hours, your team will experience the joy of teamwork and the impact of giving back.
- Bake-Off for Charity: Channel your team’s creative energy in a baking competition guided by a professional chef. Participants craft treats for a nominated charity, blending fun with a meaningful cause.
These activities are more than team-building exercises; they create unforgettable experiences while making a real difference. By choosing Sands End, your event embodies the values of sustainability, collaboration and positive impact, ensuring it’s a celebration of purpose and connection that supports the local community.
Activities with a Sustainable Focus: Championing Green Values
At Sands End, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our sustainability-focused workshops align with our commitment to green practices, offering creative and meaningful ways for your attendees to connect with sustainability while leaving a positive legacy.
Here are just a few examples of the workshops we offer:
• Build a Bee Hotel: Discover the fascinating world of pollinators and create habitats that support their essential role in our ecosystem. This fun, hands-on workshop blends environmental education with teamwork to champion sustainability.
• Living Wall Creation: Transform your workspace with a vibrant living wall. This interactive team-building activity combines creativity and camaraderie as your group collaborates to bring greenery and colour to any space.
• Living Art Upcycling Workshop: Give old items new life in this innovative workshop that blends art, sustainability and community. From shoes to clothing, your team will craft one-of-a-kind masterpieces while fostering teamwork and celebrating each other’s creativity.
Expert Support Every Step of the Way
Our team of event planners and wellbeing practitioners will guide you from the initial discovery call to the day of the event. Whether you’re planning an engaging conference, a team-building away day or a vibrant summer festival, we’ll ensure every detail is taken care of.
Here’s what we offer:
• Tailored programmes aligned with your goals.
• On-the-day coordination to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Access to sustainable, locally sourced catering options.
• Expert practitioners to lead mindfulness, movement and more.
Got question about the venue? Visit our FAQ page or contact the team.
