Record-breaking year for The Biscuit Factory

16 June 2026

The Biscuit Factory is celebrating a record-breaking year for its events business following the opening of The Garden Room, a botanical-inspired venue in Newcastle’s cultural quarter, Ouseburn. Inspired by Victorian Winter Gardens, the space offers a distinctive setting for corporate banqueting events, conferences, team-building days, product launches and expos.

A decade after launching its conference and banqueting suite, The Biscuit Room, The Biscuit Factory expanded its events offering once again with the introduction of The Garden Room. The addition has contributed to the venue’s strongest year to date, attracting a growing number of organisations seeking creative alternatives to traditional event spaces.

Since opening in 2002, The Biscuit Factory has established itself as one of Newcastle’s most distinctive event destinations. What began with hire opportunities within the commercial art gallery has evolved into a collection of versatile event spaces, including The Biscuit Room, the venue’s largest setting; Artisan, an intimate and welcoming space suited to relaxed celebrations and evening gatherings; and most recently, The Garden Room.

The originality of The Garden Room generated renewed interest across the entire venue, helping The Biscuit Factory welcome more than 200 local and national clients in 2025, including Bidfood, AstraZeneca, Sage and Northumbrian Water. Just halfway through its second full year of operation, bookings have already surpassed 2025 totals, highlighting continued demand for memorable event experiences that combine flexibility, character and exceptional hospitality.

Building on its reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent commercial art galleries, The Biscuit Factory has become a trusted venue partner for businesses, charities and private clients alike. Today, its portfolio of spaces hosts everything from conferences and product launches to award ceremonies, networking events and celebrations, attracting organisers from across the North East and beyond.

Jonathon Wiltshire, Events Manager at The Biscuit Factory, said: “The success of The Garden Room has exceeded our expectations and demonstrates the growing demand for event spaces that offer something genuinely different. We’ve welcomed a fantastic mix of returning clients and new organisations to the venue, and we’re excited to continue building on that momentum throughout the year.”

To find out more about hosting an event at The Biscuit Factory, visit www.thebiscuitfactory.com/hire

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