Sip and see venues

Relaxed, baby-friendly rooms for introducing your new arrival, each one reviewed before going live. Compare photos and pricing, then enquire directly for free.

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A sip and see is the post-birth gathering: guests drop in to meet the new baby over drinks and light food, usually within the first few months. It is lighter and more informal than a shower, often a come-and-go open house across two or three hours, so the venue brief changes: somewhere quiet enough for a sleeping baby, with pram access, space for feeding and changing, and relaxed per-person catering rather than a sit-down spread. The tea rooms, private dining rooms and hotel lounges below suit it perfectly. For invitation wording and gift etiquette, see our etiquette guide.

The Reddings Suite

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to 350 guests

Birmingham Sporting Village is owned and operated by Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club — a rugby club founded in 1873 and one of the oldest and…

Abode, Chester

Chester, Cheshire

Up to 120 guests

Celebration of Life With views across Chester Racecourse, ABode Chester pairs style with hospitality and brasserie dining with contemporary design. Three private areas to celebrate…

RNLI College

Poole, Dorset

Up to 150 guests

The beautiful waterside location of RNLI College makes it a perfect venue for your celebration of life. The incredible serene atmosphere will set the perfect…

Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa

Chatham, Kent

Up to 150 guests

Bridgewood Manor & Spa is a traditional hotel offering a warm, home-from-home atmosphere during a difficult time. Our experienced team will ensure you and your…

Royal Windsor Racecourse

Slough, Berkshire

Up to 250 guests

At Royal Windsor, we have a dedicated, experienced and compassionate events team to fully support you in organising your loved ones’ celebration of life. Let…

Chepstow Racecourse

Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Up to 300 guests

At Chepstow Racecourse, we have a dedicated, experienced and compassionate events team to fully support you in organising your loved ones’ wake or celebration of…

Ffos Las Racecourse

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Up to 180 guests

Ffos Las Racecourse offers a peaceful and contemporary setting for celebration of life gatherings. Surrounded by the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside, the venue features flexible event…

Worcester Racecourse

Worcester, Worcestershire

Up to 200 guests

Worcester Racecourse offers a peaceful and welcoming setting for celebration of life gatherings. Set alongside the River Severn, the racecourse provides flexible event spaces, ample…

Fontwell Park Racecourse

Chichester, West Sussex

Up to 250 guests

Fontwell Park Racecourse offers a peaceful countryside setting for funeral receptions, surrounded by beautiful Sussex scenery and overlooking the racecourse. The venue provides a warm…

Lingfield Park Resort

Lingfield, Surrey

Up to 350 guests

At Lingfield Park Resort, we have a dedicated, experienced and compassionate events team to fully support you in organising your loved ones’ celebration of life.…

Bath Racecourse

Bath, Somerset

Up to 450 guests

At Bath Racecourse, we have a dedicated, experienced and compassionate events team to fully support you in organising your loved ones’ wake or celebration of…

Hereford Racecourse

Hereford, Herefordshire

Up to 200 guests

Hereford Racecourse offers a peaceful and welcoming setting for celebration of life gatherings. With flexible function spaces, ample free parking, accessible facilities, and bespoke catering…

Newcastle Racecourse

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Up to 400 guests

Newcastle Racecourse offers its function rooms for private gatherings, including funeral wakes and receptions. The Park View Suite and Gosforth Park Suite accommodate groups of…

Sedgefield Racecourse

Stockton-on-Tees, Durham

Up to 200 guests

Sedgefield Racecourse offers a choice of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for private gatherings, including funeral wakes and receptions. Rooms can be arranged for both…

Uttoxeter Racecourse

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Up to 450 guests

Uttoxeter Racecourse makes its adaptable function spaces available for private hire, including funeral wakes and receptions. Rooms can be set out to suit gatherings of…

Wolverhampton Racecourse

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Up to 400 guests

Wolverhampton Racecourse offers its private function rooms for gatherings of many kinds, including funeral wakes and receptions. Rooms of different sizes are available with in-house…

Great Yarmouth Racecourse

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Up to 250 guests

Great Yarmouth Racecourse offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for private gatherings, including funeral wakes and receptions. Rooms can be arranged for smaller family groups…

Southwell Racecourse

Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Up to 250 guests

In addition to racing, Southwell Racecourse serves as a versatile private hire venue for corporate events, such as team building, as well as for private…

Doncaster Racecourse

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Up to 1,400 guests

Doncaster Racecourse hires out its function spaces for private gatherings, including funeral wakes and receptions. Rooms range from smaller private suites to the Exhibition Hall…

The Castle Hotel Taunton

Taunton, Somerset

Up to 180 guests

The Castle Hotel is family owned and run and we take great care to make sure everything runs smoothly and placing the family's at ease,…

Brighton Racecourse

Brighton, East Sussex

Up to 250 guests

Set on Brighton’s peaceful hilltop with sweeping sea views, Brighton Racecourse offers a calm, reflective setting ideal for funeral receptions.

Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Sheffield

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Up to 300 guests

Grade II listed Victorian hotel, close to Sheffield city centre, with afternoon tea packages designed for baby showers.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham

Chatham, Kent

Up to 200 guests

The Commissioner's House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham combines centuries of heritage with a warm welcome and an experienced team.

Reymerston Hall

Norwich, Norfolk

Up to 150 guests

Reymerston Hall, a stunning Georgian country house, set in 13 acres of parkland gardens. Peace and tranquility awaits, the perfect place for your family to…

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole

Brighton, East Sussex

Up to 1,247 guests

Largest, purpose-built, residential conference and event spaces in the south of England.

Linden House Riverside

Hammersmith, Greater London

Up to 120 guests

Idyllically set on the riverfront, Linden House, a charming and intimate venue, offers a secluded and elegant setting for a funeral reception. Home to the…

Sandy Park Conference Centre

Exeter, Devon

Up to 600 guests

Sandy Park Conference Centre is a welcoming venue suitable for funeral wakes and celebration-of-life gatherings.

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Up to 200 guests

At The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, we understand the importance of gathering with family and friends to celebrate a loved one's life and share memories in…

De Vere Wokefield Estate

Reading, Berkshire

Up to 400 guests

Set in 250 acres of beautiful Berkshire parkland, De Vere Wokefield Estate is home to a Grade II listed Mansion House with its history etched…

Pendley Manor Hotel

Tring, Hertfordshire

Up to 500 guests

Pendley Manor Hotel provides a private, peaceful, and welcoming environment during a difficult time of loss. We understand the importance of bringing family and friends…

Muthu Clumber Park Hotel & Spa

Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Up to 120 guests

Clumber Park Hotel & Spa offers a peaceful and comforting setting for celebrating the life of your loved one. Nestled on the edge of Sherwood…

Holbrook Manor & Spa

Wincanton, Somerset

Up to 100 guests

Holbrook Manor offers a warm and welcoming space for Celebration of Life Afternoon Tea's, where family and friends can come together to share memories, stories,…

The Ocean Beach Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset

Up to 120 guests

The Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa team are on hand to offer you support, as well as to organise the funeral reception, ensuring that all…

The Suncliff Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset

Up to 180 guests

The Suncliff Hotel team are on hand to offer you support as well as organise the after funeral to ensure all your needs are met.…

Riviera Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset

Up to 200 guests

The Riviera Hotel offers a warm, caring setting for wakes, with beautiful sea views and space for up to 200 guests.

Hermitage Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset

Up to 180 guests

The Hermitage Hotel in Bournemouth offers function rooms for wakes and funeral receptions, just moments from the seafront and town centre. The hotel can accommodate…

The Cumberland Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset

Up to 220 guests

Celebrate the life of your loved one in the elegant surroundings of The Cumberland Hotel, located on Bournemouth’s stunning seafront. Our dedicated team is here…

Hotel Cromwell

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Up to 170 guests

Boutique-style hotel located in Stevenage Old Town with free parking and space to accommodate up to 170 for funeral wakes

The Headland Hotel & Spa

Torquay, Devon

Up to 100 guests

At The Headland Hotel & Spa, we understand the importance of commemorating the life and honoring the memory of your loved ones. We offer a…

Castle Green Hotel

Kendal, Cumbria

Up to 250 guests

Castle Green Hotel Kendal offers a peaceful setting for funeral receptions, with comfortable event spaces and warm hospitality.

Future Inn Cardiff Bay

Cardiff

Up to 150 guests

Located in the Heart of Cardiff bay the Future Inn Cardiff Offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to hold your event. With a range of…

Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel

Southampton, Hampshire

Up to 150 guests

Ideally situated in the heart of Hampshire our Edwardian Manor House Hotel in Southampton offers charming accommodation and health club and spa which make Chilworth…

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Up to 250 guests

There isn’t a better way to celebrate your Baby Shower in style than with our superb inclusive package. Bring friends and family to enjoy the…

Stirrups Hotel

Bracknell, Berkshire

Up to 150 guests

Family run, independent hotel in Bracknell offering Baby Showers and Gender Reveals with catering.

Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster

Ilminster, Somerset

Up to 250 guests

Our expert team at the Shrubbery Hotel can help guide you through the process of arranging your funeral wake in a personal and sensitive manner.…

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