Edinburgh Zoo Venue Hire

Over 200 years old the Mansion House is based in the heart of Edinburgh Zoo. It offers charm, elegance and beautiful views across the Pentland Hills, being situated in one of Scotlands most popular tourist attractions.

Catering for corporate events, Weddings and private hire our impeccable service, warm hospitality and delicious catering promises that your event with us will be a complete success.With a wide range of rooms situated across the Zoo you will not only impress your guests but ensure they have a relaxing and enjoyable experience whilst being situated in an inspiring environment.

Set within stunning gardens and surrounded by an array of animals all make for a truly wonderful setting for your event. The Mansion House and Edinburgh Zoo is an idyllic backdrop for impressing colleagues or family and friends, whether it be a corporate or private function.

We have a wide selection of incredible spaces at Edinburgh Zoo that will help make your event truly unforgettable.

Macmillan Room
Maximum 90 delegates

If you want a room that will not only impress your guests but give you breathtaking views across the Pentland Hills then our Macmillan Room is perfect. It is wonderfully light and airy, decorated in shades of Wedgwood blue and grey, with intricate decorative plasterwork and breathtaking open views right across the zoo. With an antique fireplace and chandelier it’s the ideal location for a drinks reception or celebratory meal

Geddes/Gillespie Rooms
Maximum 100 delegates.

Our Geddes and Gillespie Rooms can be set up as two separate rooms or joined together to make one large L shaped function suite. The two rooms combine to become one magnificent oak panelled room with views across the park and direct access to our gardens. For large formal meetings you can have a work area on one side with a networking and lunch area on the other. If younger children are present they can play in the gardens while the adults do the serious work inside. If the meeting is more informal and you would like some evening entertainment then it is ideal for a work/dining area on one side with a dance floor and DJ, band or ceilidh band on the other.

The Library
Maximum 20 delegates.

Holding a more intimate celebration and want to give it a touch of class? Our elegant library boardroom can seat up to 20 delegates in sumptuous leather chairs that they will sink straight into. The antique look of the room with traditional mahogany table and selection of books lends an elegant and luxurious atmosphere that is perfect for board meetings, trustees and anyone else you want to impress, even the in-laws!

Budongo Lecture Theatre
Maximum 165 delegates

Do you want to leave your delegates talking about your event all year round? With a great view of the most popular chimp enclosure our Budongo Lecture Theatre can hold up to 170 delegates theatre style. If you require a PowerPoint presentation the room is perfect as it has a fully integrated AV system which you are welcome to use free of charge.

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