Forrest Hills

Just a few minutes’ drive away from Lancaster University, Forrest Hills offers a unique space, service and a peaceful setting. On all three counts, Forrest Hills excels. It’s an award-winning facility that offers the complete package for everything from corporate events such as; business meetings, team building activities and strategic planning away days to weddings and family functions.

Full of natural wood and stone, it’s a building crammed with character: this is no grey, corporate space, but a beautiful venue designed to blend with its surroundings. And it boasts wonderful surroundings. With a lakeside setting at the edge of the Forest of Bowland, Forrest Hills offers a lush, leafy and scenic setting for a range of events.

Across its two rooms, there’s space for 50 guests to sit for talks, ceremonies or presentations, as well a charming area for 18 people to meet or mingle – not to mention the relaxing spaces and seating area outside, ideal for re-energising breaks and refreshments when the sun’s out. The venue offers the perfect backdrop for team building activities and away days. With the expert support of events team, we’ll help you make the most of it all, whatever the weather.

Forrest Hills is situated just 5 minutes from junction 33 of the M6 and has plenty of free parking.

Room Capacities

	Theatre	Cabaret	Boardroom	Banquet
Reed Room	60	42	-	72
Banton Room	20	18	14	-

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The Conference Centre

Our dedicated venue provides the variety, flexibility and services to meet the demands of all sorts of conferences.

The perfect venue is a combination of space, service and setting. On all three counts, Forrest Hills excels.

Private Dining Room

Our Private Dining Room provides a versatile space for every kind of mealtime.

George Fox Building

In reality, the George Fox Building is not a venue, but a succession of venues.

What We Do

We understand that events can seem daunting and we know that every detail matters. But whatever your needs, we’re here to help.

Guest Information

With rooms, halls, suites and theatres, we can offer the perfect venue for a wide range of events. But we have more than space. We also boast an expert team supporting every step, from initial plans to last-minute queries and from hi-tech facilities to a morning cup of coffee.

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At Lancaster, you can shape every aspect of your event to your needs. There is no off-the-shelf package or programme – you build the bespoke experience that’s right for your needs.

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