The Shire Retreat, Exclusive Hire
Paulerspury, Towcester, NN12 7LS -
Up to
200 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
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.
Exclusive Hire at The Shire gives you full access to the meeting room, event space, terrace and walled garden, sports field, swimming lake, sauna and cold plunge — along with 150 acres of private parkland and walking trails.
It’s a blank canvas countryside retreat close to Milton Keynes and Northampton, and just an hour from London, yet it feels like a genuine escape. You’ll have the space entirely to yourselves, with the freedom to shape the day around your needs.
Ideal For:
Corporate retreats
Leadership offsites
Product launches
Team building days
Away days
Content shoots
Influencer events
Summer and Christmas parties
Optional Activities:
Yoga and breathwork sessions
Tennis
Lakeside sauna and wild swimming
Seasonal lunches
We can recommend trusted external suppliers for catering, furniture, and AV. Our small family team will support you in designing and delivering the perfect day — whether calm and reflective, active and outdoors, or somewhere in between.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 40
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Tea
Audio & Visual
Sound system
TV screen
Space Rules
Allowed events
Promoted/ticketed events
Cancellation policy
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. If cancelled 3–6 months before the event, 50% of the total event cost is payable. If cancelled less than 3 months before the event, 100% of the total event cost is payable. If we are able to rebook the date, we will refund any recovered amount (minus the deposit).
