Newbury Rugby Club - Venue and Conferencing

What Newbury Rugby Club - Venue and Conferencing does

Newbury Rugby Club - Venue and Conferencing operates as "The Venue at Newbury Rugby Club," a multi-purpose event venue located at Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, UK. The venue is a commercial operation within a community sports club founded in 1928, and offers four configured rooms — The Wickens Suite (up to 200 guests), Kickers Bar (up to 150), Langdon Lounge (up to 60), and The Boardroom (up to 15) — alongside five full-sized rugby pitches and 300 free parking spaces. The venue is accessible via the A34/M4 motorways and Newbury train station, and supports events ranging from corporate conferences and team meetings to weddings, parties, exhibitions, wakes, fitness classes, and community gatherings.

The venue's core product surface is the four configurable rooms supported by standard AV equipment (overhead projectors, LED TVs, projection facilities), full catering services (buffets, three-course menus, hog roasts, and dietary accommodations), and three bar areas (Kickers Bar, Wickens Suite bar, and an outdoor cabin bar) operated under a supply partnership with Fullers Brewery. Revenue is generated through hourly/half-day/daily room hire starting from £25+VAT per hour, bundled wedding packages priced £2,160-£4,920+ for 50-100 guests, and bar sales. The business serves a horizontal market including corporate clients, weddings, community groups, fitness instructors, and funeral services within the Newbury and Berkshire catchment area.

The commercial model is direct-to-consumer, with bookings handled via phone (01635 230 023), email ([email protected]), and website contact forms. The venue operates with a small staff of approximately eight employees, including Club Manager Louise Endean. All revenues are directed to support the rugby club's senior men's, women's, and youth sporting programs. Distribution is limited to the local Berkshire market with no third-party resellers, online marketplace listings, or geographic expansion. The business is privately held as a community sports club with no external investors, parent company, or funding structure.

Name

Newbury Rugby Club - Venue and Conferencing

Legal name

Newbury Rugby Club

Website

https://newburyrfc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Newbury Rugby Club's venue and conferencing business operates four event rooms (2-200 guests) in Newbury, Berkshire, serving corporate events, weddings, community groups, and fitness classes with catering, bar services, and outdoor pitch hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Conferencing Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services) (MPAKAEAO)

Keywords

• Event venue hire
• Conference and meeting rooms
• Wedding reception venue
• Catering and bar services
• Outdoor sports facility hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Newbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Room and Venue Hire: Hourly, half-day, daily, and multi-day room hire for conferences, parties, meetings, exhibitions, and events. Revenue generated from rental fees for various sized rooms (The Wickens Suite up to 200 guests, Kickers Bar up to 150 guests, Langdon Lounge up to 60 guests, Boardroom up to 15 guests).
2. Catering and Food Services: On-site catering including buffet options, three-course menus, hog roasts, and barbecue food. Wedding packages include hot and cold buffets and three-course wedding breakfasts. Dietary requirements accommodated including vegetarian and vegan options.
3. Bar Sales: Revenue from bars serving beers, spirits, ciders, soft drinks, and guest ales. Works with Fullers brewery for product supply. Two indoor bars (Kickers Bar and Wickens Suite) plus outdoor cabin bar on top pitches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Venue at Newbury Rugby Club is a multi-purpose event and conferencing venue that rents out four configurable indoor rooms (The Wickens Suite up to 200, The Kickers Bar up to 150, The Langdon Lounge up to 60, and The Boardroom up to 15 guests), five full-sized outdoor rugby pitches, on-site catering, and bar services. It serves corporate conferences, weddings, parties, meetings, exhibitions, and community events for groups of 2-200 people, with all revenues directed to supporting the parent rugby club's sporting programmes.

Product overview

The Venue at Newbury Rugby Club is a multi-space event venue offering room hire and conferencing services for 2-200 people. The venue comprises four distinct spaces: The Wickens Suite (configurable up to 200 guests), The Kickers Bar (up to 150 guests), The Langdon Lounge (up to 60 guests), and The Boardroom (up to 15 guests). These spaces serve diverse event types including conferences, weddings, parties, meetings, exhibitions, wakes, and sports events. The venue also provides catering services (buffets, wedding menus, hog roasts), bar facilities (partnered with Fullers brewery), and outdoor rugby pitch hire. All revenues from venue hire support the club's youth and senior rugby programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Wickens Suite The largest venue space at Newbury Rugby Club, situated on the first floor with configurable layouts accommodating up to 200 guests (small up to 85, medium up to 150, full up to 200). Features a top-of-the-range overhead projector, a full-length bar, and a balcony overlooking the main pitch. Suitable for weddings, conferences, exhibitions, and large social events.
• The Kickers Bar Ground floor bar and event space with direct access to pitch-side and patio areas. Features natural daylight, a full-length bar, three large screen LED TVs, and projection facilities. Accommodates up to 150 guests and is suitable for team building events, community meetings, large conferences, and sports viewing.
• The Langdon Lounge Ground floor conference room adjacent to the main entrance with private patio area access. Accommodates up to 60 guests and supports multiple room configurations including cabaret, classroom, theatre, and horseshoe styles. Suitable for conferences, team meetings, and intimate social events. Room hire from £40+VAT.
• The Boardroom First floor meeting room ideal for smaller conferences and board meetings. Features a 48-inch LED television for presentations and a balcony overlooking the main pitch. Fully disabled accessible via lift, accommodating up to 15 guests. Room hire from £25+VAT per hour.
• Wedding Reception Services Full wedding reception hosting with capacity up to 200 guests. Includes room hire, catering options (hot and cold buffets from £2,160 for 50 guests, three-course breakfasts from £2,932 for 50 guests), bar facilities, DJ services, chair covers and sashes, centrepieces, decorations, and a glass of bubbly on arrival. Venue features outdoor areas suitable for summer wedding parties.
• Catering and Menu Services On-site catering offering hot and cold buffets, three-course wedding breakfasts, hog roasts, Indian banquets, Chinese buffets, and barbecue options. Accommodates all dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan. Sources food and ingredients from local suppliers.
• Bar Services On-site bar facilities serving beers, spirits, ciders, soft drinks, and guest ales through a partnership with Fullers brewery. Live sports broadcasting including BT Sport, Six Nations rugby, Premiership football, and Wimbledon. Three bar areas include Kickers Bar, Wickens Suite bar, and outdoor cabin bar on the top pitches.
• Pitch and Outdoor Area Hire Five full-sized rugby pitches and changing rooms available for hire. Includes floodlights, with facilities accessible seven days a week. Outdoor areas suitable for barbecues, family fun days, and corporate team building events.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fullers BrewerycoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic supply partnership with Fullers brewery for beers, lagers, and beverages. The venue works closely with Fullers to provide a great range of products from their brewery for bar sales.
• Web Squared LtdminorOthersWebsite development company responsible for building and maintaining the venue's website (newburyrfc.co.uk). Credit acknowledged in website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De Vere Venues: UK operator of conference centers, hotels, and event venues across multiple locations. Directly comparable conference and event hire business competing for the same corporate and SME meeting market.
• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: Midlands-based resort offering conference facilities, weddings, and event hire with multiple room configurations and catering. Comparable regional conference and wedding venue operator.
• Warwick Castle Events: Historic regional venue offering weddings, corporate events, and private hire. Comparable mid-tier UK venue competing for similar wedding and corporate event clients in the regional market.
• Edgbaston Stadium Events: Warwickshire County Cricket Club's stadium and conference centre in Birmingham, offering meeting rooms, banqueting, and event spaces comparable to Newbury's venue hire model.
• Select Car Leasing Stadium Events (Reading FC): Reading FC's stadium hosts conferences, weddings, and private events in the same Berkshire/West London corridor as Newbury. Direct regional competitor for corporate and wedding event venue hire.
• The Kia Oval Events: Surrey County Cricket Club's conference and events division offering meeting rooms, weddings, and corporate hospitality at a sporting venue. Closely comparable as a UK sports club venue hire business targeting similar corporate and wedding segments.
• Twickenham Stadium Events: The events and conferencing arm of England's national rugby stadium (RFU). Directly comparable as a rugby venue offering conference, event, and private dining facilities, though at significantly larger scale than Newbury.

Broad incumbents

• Lords Cricket Ground Events: Home of cricket (MCC) operates premium event spaces for conferences, weddings, and hospitality. Comparable sports-club venue hire business model at a much larger, more prestigious scale.
• Arsenal Emirates Stadium Events: Premier League football club's stadium operates corporate hospitality, conferences, and event hire. Comparable sports-club venue hire model at significantly larger scale.
• Wembley Stadium Events: Large-scale stadium venue hosting conferences, banqueting, and private events at the upper end of the market. Comparable as a sports venue hire business but at materially larger scale and pricing tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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