Space To Think

Meeting Rooms close to Sheffield city centre that feel a world away

The Sycamore Suite and Hectors House are affordable, inspirational meeting spaces. Nestled within the 142 acres of ancient woodland that is Ecclesall Woods they offer the perfect retreat for meetings, away days, training and workshops, where the only distractions are the sounds of the birdsong and views of the trees. 

Sycamore Suite

An airy sycamore clad meeting room with private patio and a cracking view of the woods.

Capacity

Exclusive outdoor and indoor meeting and away day space overlooking the woods
Sycamore clad training room with views overlooking the woods
"Everyone appreciated the beautiful venue and all the facilities as well as the lovely environment of the woods. It inspired some excellent thinking and team building!"

Hectors House

A charming timber framed building, kept warm by a log burning stove.

Capacity

Hectors house is a perfcet venue for meeting and party hire nestled in the woods
A cosy inviting space with wood burner for meeting hire
Meeting space from away days, training and workshops nestled in the woods

Book or ask a question

0114 235 6348 or woodland.discovery@sheffield.gov.uk

"The venue was wonderful. The relaxed vibe made everyone feel comfortable and enthusiastic to engage in the away day. It felt like a real treat to be emersed in nature."

Food and Drink

You are welcome to bring your own food and drink, or an external caterer. We can provide the urn and mugs!

Available from the Woodland Stop Cafe, is an unlimited drinks package, or you can indulge in a selection of premium brews.

To ensure your group is well fed, they offer breakfast, a buffet lunch or delicious cake and cookies.

Hectors house is a perfcet venue for meeting and party hire nestled in the woods

The Woods

Beyond the meeting rooms, there’s the woods to play with, the perfect break out space to inspire creative thinking.

Woodland Trails

We can provide a seasonal trail to help you explore the woods and make the most of this beautiful setting.

A clearing created in Wood 2 where wildlflowers such as bluebell and stitchwort are regenerating

Workshops

Our onsite crafts team can provide wood craft course for up to 10 people or if you have a larger group then we work with external practitioners who can lead on a range of workshops. Ask us about seasonal options and pricing. 

The craft area in Ecclesall Woods is nestled amongst the trees and home to our outdoor craft courses
"The venue was wonderful. The relaxed vibe made everyone feel comfortable and enthusiastic to engage in the away day. It felt like a real treat to be emersed in nature."

Pricing

We offer affordable rates and a discounted price for charities and good causes. Please get in touch for our price list.

Payment and Booking

If you would like to book please get in touch on 0114 235 6348 or woodland.discovery@sheffield.gov.uk. Payment can be made via card or invoice. 

Wifi and AV

We can support your meeting or event with projector, screen and free wi-fi. 

Access

Access to both spaces is via hard standing with a slope leading to the Sycamore Suite. Accesible toilets are located in The Woodland Discovery Centre, opposite Sycamore Suite. 

Getting here

Our spaces are based in Ecclesall Woods, 260 Abbey Lane, Sheffield, S7 2QZ.

By Car: 4 miles from the city centre. Parking is available on site though cannot be guaranteed. Additional parking is available on Abbey Lane and Whirlow Dale Road.

By train: a 7 minute journey from Sheffield to Dore and Totley station, followed by a 15 minute walk through the woods.

By bus: a 10-15 minute walk from major bus routes on Abbeydale Road South and Ecclesall Road South. View Bus services to Ecclesall Woods

Car and bike parking

We have a general public car park on site with limited spaces. Please note we cannot reserve general parking but there is additional parking along Abbey Lane and Whirlowdale Road. 

We kindly request a donation for on site car parking to help look after this special place. This can be made at our on site payment station. 

We have secure bike parking onsite. 

Book or ask a question

0114 235 6348 or woodland.discovery@sheffield.gov.uk