Alderley Park to open new event venue ‘Apiary’ this Autumn
Bruntwood SciTech has announced the opening of a new events and conference centre at Alderley Park, ‘Apiary’ is the result of a transformation of the existing events space and will bring a new 6,000 sq ft venue to the 400-acre parkland in November 2025.
Apiary will be operated by Fork & Field Catering, part of The Hospitality Collective - experts in premium catering and events management, whose other brands include Larkspur Lodge Wedding Venue and Glossop Market Hall.
Together Alderley Park and Fork & Field will create a brand new, welcoming space designed for celebrations, collaboration and meaningful connection amongst Alderley Park’s beautiful, rural parkland, nature trails and farmland surroundings. Featuring a brand new bar and a flexible, multipurpose layout, Apiary will be home to a range of spaces of varying sizes, as well as the ‘Hive’ auditorium which has capacity for over 200 guests. Complemented by a menu of seasonal, quality catering options from Fork & Field, the venue is ideally suited to host everything from parties and private events to high-profile conferences and corporate meetings.
Alongside Apirary, a brand new artisan deli will also be coming to Alderley Park, details to be announced soon, providing the perfect space for visitors to relax, unwind and grab a bite to eat.
Charlotte Wild, Head of Retail & Leisure for Bruntwood SciTech, said: “We can’t wait for the opening of Apiary this November. We love what The Hospitality Collective has done across other local locations, so it’s great to be launching a venue with them. Apiary is set in the heart of our beautiful parkland with fantastic facilities, and on the doorstep to a strong community of world-leading innovators. We look forward to seeing people make the most of the space in the coming months.”
Richard Walker, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Hospitality Collective, added:
“We’re incredibly proud to be working with Bruntwood SciTech on this exciting new venture. As a business based at Alderley Park, it’s a fantastic opportunity for us to play a meaningful role in supporting the local business community. By providing full operational management of Apiary’s hospitality services, delivering innovative catering solutions and exceptional service tailored to a wide range of events, we look forward to bringing our experience and passion for hospitality to this vibrant new space.”
Alderley Park, owned and operated by Bruntwood SciTech, a joint venture between Bruntwood, L&G and Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and the UK’s largest property provider dedicated to the growth of the innovation economy, is home to a world leading science and tech campus, alongside a wide range of amenities including a sports, gym and leisure centre, outdoor sports pitches, Churchill Tree pub and scenic woodland with walking, running and cycling routes open to the public. The 1m sq ft campus is home to over 250 life science and forward-thinking, innovative startup, scaleup and global companies employing more than 4000 people.
For more information about Apiary, or to make a booking, contact the team today.