The Packhouse
Up to 250Our largest meeting space, seating up to 250 people. Equipped with a screen and internet access. Also used for ceilidh dancing and silent discos.
ScreenInternet access
Facilities
Includes meeting rooms, sports hall, games room and cinema cellar
Kitchen & Dining
Seats ~120A fully equipped self-catering kitchen with 18 gas hobs, 3 ovens, a microwave, 2 fridges, a freezer, and a dishwasher. The dining area seats approximately 120 guests.
18 gas hobs3 ovensMicrowave2 fridgesFreezerDishwasher
Meeting & Conference Spaces
From large conferences to smaller breakout sessions
Tithe Barn Meeting Room
Up to 80A characterful meeting space in the historic Tithe Barn, seating up to 80 people. Equipped with a projector, screen, and internet.
ProjectorScreenInternet
Cellar Cinema
Up to 50A cosy underground cinema room seating up to 50 people. Equipped with a projector and speakers. Also works perfectly as a quiet room for smaller breakout sessions.
ProjectorSpeakersScreen
Built 2021
The Victor Sports Hall
Built in 2021, The Victor Sports Hall is ideal for 5-a-side football, basketball, and dodgeball.
5-a-side footballBasketballDodgeball
Games Room
A fun-filled games room with table tennis, pool, table football, a piano, and comfy sofas.
Table tennisPool tableTable footballPianoSofas
Sitting Room
A comfortable sitting room in The Tithe Barn.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor spaces include a large field with football goals, The Poplars 5k Course (a running route around the grounds ending down the driveway), a sizeable campfire site with logs to sit on as well as fire pits. There is nothing quite like singing and roasting marshmallows under the stars!
Large fieldFootball goals5k running courseCampfire siteFire pits
Wheelchair Accessibility
Caravan 2 is wheelchair accessible with an accessible wet room with shower. All our communal spaces are on the ground floor except the Cellar Cinema. Please get in touch to discuss specific requirements.
Supplies Included
We provide the following
Kitchen
- All cooking utensils
- Pots and pans
- Crockery and cutlery
Cleaning
- Cleaning equipment
- Cleaning materials
- Bin bags
Washrooms
- Toilet rolls
- Hand soap
- Paper towels
Medical
- Defibrillator
- First aid kits
What Groups Say About Our Facilities
“The Poplars is a brilliant venue. Fantastic facilities, beautiful location, and Dan and Kate are superb hosts. We had a wonderful time.”
“What a gem! The Poplars was perfect for our group — great facilities, plenty of space, and the hosts made us feel right at home. Highly recommend.”
“The Poplars is a fantastic venue for youth residentials. The combination of the sports hall, swimming pool, games room and campfire means there's always something for the young people to enjoy.”
Ready to Plan Your Retreat?
Get in touch with Dan to check availability and start planning your group's stay at The Poplars.