Conferences UK Meeting Guide by Accommodation For Students

MEETINGS GUIDE 2021 THE DESKTOP BIBLE FOR CONFERENCE ORGANISERS

For help finding the perfect venue for your event call Conferences UK on 0845 351 9917 or visit us online at www.conferences-uk.org.uk We’ll help find you the venue that’s right for you at the best possible price. For help finding the perfect venue for your event call Conferences UK on 0845 351 9917 or visit us online at www.conferences-uk.org.uk We’ll help find you the venue that’s right for you at the best possible price.

Welcome

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.............................................................................................. I am delighted to be introducing another meetings guide, the 6th we have produced. The challenges of the past year have been well documented and I would like to take this opportunity to look forward. It has been inspiring to see the collective hard work and innovation that has taken place to keep the meetings and events sector as operational as possible during 2020, whether that is venues introducing new measures to keep their delegates safe or our customers continuing to hold meetings and events through virtual or hybrid solutions.

SIMON THOMPSON Managing Director

I am confident that the importance we all attach to quality interaction and face to face meetings will once again result in a thriving sector. In fact, once the restrictions are lifted and confidence returns, I think we will all have the desire to gather together and meet face to face. As a result, we are using this guide to showcase some of the best meeting spaces in the UK, so that you can plan your next event right now. We vhave also taken the opportunity to upgrade key elements of our website, https://www.conferences-uk.org.uk. The aim of our upgrade is to make it much easier for us to connect our venue partners with our customers who need to find great meeting spaces. I trust that you will find the guide useful and look forward to meeting with you again soon, as ever it would be great to hear from you with your views on the guide and your plans for 2021 and beyond.

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Contents

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CONFERENCES UK About Us

Book Your Events

VENUES North of England

The Midlands

South of England

London

150

Rest of UK

178

A-Z Venue Index

192

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Conferences UK About Us

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.............................................................................................. Conferences UK is a venue finding agency which can help your search for events whether they are large and small. It was founded in 2005 to enable organisations from all over the UK to find suitable meeting venues. We provide a free service and the aim is to connect as many clients and venues as possible.

Conferences UK have a team of experienced and dedicated venue finders, all of whom are passionate about helping our clients find the perfect venue for their event. No matter the type or size of event the team consistently approaches the venue search with the same enthusiasm, drive and professionalism. We aim to find a selection of appropriate venues for all enquiries so that our clients are able to choose the most suitable and appropriate space for their event. An in-depth knowledge of all the venues allows this team to find a great space for you.

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Step 1 Contact us through http://www.conferences-uk.org.uk/contactus.asp or call us on 0845 351 9917. Step 2 Tell us what your requirements are Step 3 We will get straight to work checking the availability of suitable venues Step 4 We will use our expert negotiation skills to secure the best possible price for you (we will even fight for free teas and coffees) suitable venues Step 5 We will send you a concise proposal with venue options that match your exact requirements including details of availability, pricing and most importantly savings. Step 6 We can arrange for a site visit, for you to inspect the venue if required Step 7 We check the contracts for you Step 8 We help you to complete the booking

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What do our Clients Say? First time use of the service and I was very pleased with the way I was kept up to date through the process. Mike, November 2020 A really exceptional experience personable staff treat you with dignity/respect friendly and get you to where you want to be without pressure. Alyson December 2020 Very efficient and professional service. George, July 2020 To see more of our client reviews visit our testimonials page. http://www.conferences-uk.org.uk/testimonials_list.asp

International Venue Finding In addition to www.conferences-uk.org.uk we operate conferencevenues.com and both of our websites are highly ranked globally for conference related search terms. We work with destination companies globally and are able to assist with ground arrangements, to provide the same seamless and quality service we offer in the UK. I was in contact with a few venue finder services, but many of them were reluctant to source international venues and were only able to help me provide venues in the UK. I was grateful to the Conferences UK team who were able to find me a suitable conference venue in Los Angeles as I personally found it difficult to find venues there personally. Kim Renshaw, Splash News.

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Book your events place with confidence:

Our guide to current Covid 19 safety practises.

.............................................................................................. We appreciate you may be concerned about the impact of Covid 19 on your event and the health and safety of your delegates. It is something that Conferences UK and our venue partners take very seriously. Our team of expert venue finders are on hand to provide specialist assistance during this time and will be able to answer many of your questions. We have also summarised how the meeting and event sector has responded to the pandemic, to welcome you as safely as possible.

Flexible cancellations.

Almost all venues have introduced flexibility into their terms of business, to enable you to book with confidence. These changes cover a wide variety of options, from the ability to move your booking to a different date through to money back guarantees. One of our conference agents will be able to advise you on the cancellation options for your event, before you book.

On-site health and safety.

Our venue partners are working hard to welcome you back as safely as possible. As a result you can expect a number of measures in place on site. These include:

Sanitisation regime

Enhanced cleaning protocols are standard. Venues are focusing the frequency and quality of cleaning and sanitisation, as one of the key ways to keep guests and delegates safe. Each venue (and venue group) has its own approach and our team of expert venue finders can advise on each.

Training

Many venues had invested heavily in training their staff to welcome delegates as safely as possible. Through this, their staff are able to ensure that ensure that everything possible is being done to keep you and your delegates safe.

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.............................................................................................. Social distancing measures Our partner venues have incorporated the requirement to socially distance into their operating procedures. This includes everything from wearing masks, through to contactless check ins and the requirement to preorder food and beverages. Each has its own approach, which our team will brief you on

Five steps to a Covid Safe Event. To ensure that you stay safe during your next event we recommend that you follow the following steps:

before you book. 1 Keep up to date with the latest Covid 19 guidance https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Hybrid opportunities To maximise the ability to maintain social distancing,

many

our

venues

have

incorporated hybrid opportunities to their offer.

The

introduction

of the

technical

facilities required to achieve this gives you the option to run an event with a reduced on-site footprint, with some of your delegates enjoying a high quality virtual experience.

2 Work with our team of experts to find your safe meeting space 3 Book with confidence, taking advantage of the Covid 19 cancelation policies 4 Prepare our communication plan for your event – ensure that your delegates know what to expect on site 5 Work closely with the venue team before during and after the event.

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Venues

North of England

The Midlands

South of England

London

150

Rest of UK

178

VENUES

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Venues NORTH OF ENGLAND

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There’s very few things you’ll struggle to find when looking for venues in the North of England. With large, vibrant cities bordering some of the most spectacular and famous countryside England has to offer, it has something for everyone.

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INFLUENTIAL CITIES The North remains a firm favourite among event and meeting organisers due to the benefits of the big Northern cities. Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool and Sheffield have always been key players in the MICE industry and show little sign of declining in popularity. Manchester in particular is a prominent and popular destination as it is unofficially recognised as the ‘capital’ of the North and a ‘beta’ global city. This reputation and importance only grows as many businesses and companies continue to relocate to Manchester. More broadly the North of England’s fantastic transport infrastructure makes it clear why so many choose this area for their meetings and events. Other than those found in London, it is here we find some of the UKs major airports along with some smaller regional ones. Liverpool also offers the UKs second largest port, again only after the capital city. BREATH-TAKING COUNTRYSIDE Despite having connotations with urban areas and industry, the beauty of the surrounding rural areas in the North should also not be forgotten. When looking at the countryside on offer we see great, attractive alternatives to the cities, most notably the impressive National Parks. From the rugged, mountainous Peak and Lake Districts to the flat and serene Yorkshire Moors and Dales it is clear the North has much to offer in terms of its rural appeal.

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Venues NORTH OF ENGLAND

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VENUE

Copthorne Hotel Sheffield

Mercure St Helens

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

Novotel Sheffield Centre

Hard Days Night Hotel

Pullman Liverpool Hotel

Lancaster Conferences Center

Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

Riverside Innovation Centre

Manchester City Football Club

The County Hotel Newcastle

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

The Great Victoria Bradford

Manchester United Football Club

The Lancastrian Conference and Banqueting Suite

Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel

The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues

Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa

Totally Wicked Stadium

Mercure Manchester Picadilly

Vermont Hotel

Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa

Wetherby Racecourse Conference Centre Leeds

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Bramall Lane, Sheffield. S2 4SU.

0114 252 5480 events.sheffield@millenniumhotels.co.uk

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A real selling point for this hotel is the excellent transport links available which means that events and meetings can be held with ease. - Silke Griffin, Venue Finder.

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Copthorne Hotel Sheffield

.............................................................................................. The Copthorne Hotel Sheffield is a modern hotel, ideally located on Bramall Lane, close to the heart of the city centre. With 158 en-suite guest rooms - including the luxurious Penthouse Suite - fantastic large event facilities for up to 250 Guests, and delicious British Cuisine in our award-winning 18fifty5 Restaurant, this contemporary 4-star hotel is one of the most popular in the city. The Hotel is conveniently located just a five minute walk from Sheffield City Centre, and just four miles from the beautiful Peak District National Park, which makes the Hotel the perfect choice for team-building days, as well as Meetings & Conferences. Whatever your requirements, the Copthorne Sheffield’s experienced coordinators can help put together something unique.

The Hotel boasts three contemporary, multi-functional event suites, which benefit from state of the art AV equipment, as well as air-conditioning, natural daylight and complimentary Wi-Fi. For high-profile meetings, private dining, or when you need to impress, choose the elegant and wellequipped Pavilion Boardroom, which can seat up to twelve guests.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

With all of this, plus convenient road, rail and air transport links, on-site car-parking, and modern facilities, a huge range of events can be hosted with ease.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Yorkshire Suite

250

150

152

250

31.2

2.6

13.9

Yorkshire Suite 1

150

120

16.6

2.6

9.6

Yorkshire Suite 2

7.4

2.6

9.6

Yorkshire Suite 3

2.6

9.6

7.2

2.1

2.3

MEETING ROOM

Pavilion Boardroom

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Ringway Road Manchester M90 3NS

0161 498 4000 meetings@cpmanchesterairport.co.uk www.cpmanchesterairporthotel.co.uk

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We strive to enable them the best possible experience during their time spent at our property. A focus I promote within my team is to ‘never say no’, we always attempt to meet and go beyond the expectations of our guests.

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Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

.............................................................................................. 4-star Manchester Airport hotel is superbly located within the airport complex, and within 20 minutes’ drive of Manchester city centre or a 12 minute train journey.

8 Meeting rooms with natural daylight and easily accessible on the ground floor

The hotel offers free hotel airport shuttle service to all terminals and train station. With 299 bedrooms, including 36 Club Rooms with Club Lounge access. With several dining option The Grill Restaurant, Sampans, Callaghan’s Irish Sports Bar, The Lobby Bar and 24 hour Room Service.

On-site Complementary Car Parking for all delegates

8 Meeting rooms with natural daylight and easily accessible on the ground floor. Dedicated meeting director to be your point of contact.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

Dedicated meeting director to be your point of contact

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Earn IHG Business Rewards Two-hour response guarantee on RFP’s Meeting Services Excellence Breakfast served from 5.30am 24 hours Fitness Centre

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Studio 132

4.55

2.44

3.76

Boardroom 135

5.46

2.44

3.76

Boardroom 137

5.46

2.44

3.76

Boardroom 139

5.46

2.44

3.76

Boardroom 141

5.46

2.44

3.76

Boardroom 150

5.46

2.44

3.76

Studio 134

7.52

2.44

4.55

Studio 136

7.52

2.44

4.55

Sampans

8.40

2.63

4.10

4.55

2.44

3.76

10 x Syndicate Rooms

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Central Buildings North John Street Liverpool L2 6RR

01512361964 events@harddaysnighthotel.com www.harddaysnighthotel.com

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Hard Days Night is a unique inspiring Beatles hotel with beautiful function spaces, public areas and bedrooms. Hard Days Night is perfect for all events and is tasteful yet modern.

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Hard Days Night Hotel

.............................................................................................. Business with a Twist... Hard Days Night Hotel has a collection of unique, versatile business and event suites that are in demand for conferences, meetings, board meetings, training & gala dinners. Catering for up to 120 delegates theatre style, the three event and meeting rooms at this Liverpool hotel are designed and inspired by The Beatles with iconic photographic images, free high speed Wi-Fi and the latest in AV equipment.

Located on the lower ground floor , our meeting and events spaces are completely self-contained, ensuring peace and privacy, Our dedicated teams of meeting professionals are on hand to assist in all of your planning to ensure that your event will be remembered for all the right reasons.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

120

We understand that all clients have individual needs and requirements, which is why we offer tailor made packages in addition to inclusive packages , our team can also organise team building activities including musical and Beatles inspired packages.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Zygmant Suite

120

17.3

2.8

8.8

Hard Days Night Suite

9.8

2.3

6.9

Two of Us Suite

8.3

2.8

6.4

MEETING ROOM

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CETAD Building Bowland Avenue North Lancaster University Lancaster LA1 4YW

01524 592444 lancasterconferences@lancaster.ac.uk www.lancaster.ac.uk/conferences

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Lancaster Conferences offers a variety of high quality and versatile spaces across the University Campus, which can seat up to 800 guests.

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Lancaster Conferences Center

.............................................................................................. Set in 360 acres of parkland, the University campus offers an inspiring place to hold your next event. With a wide range of venues to suit all budgets, Lancaster Conferences offers meeting facilities for up to 800 delegates. Our refurbished meeting, bedroom and restaurant spaces offer great flexibility within the self-contained campus. Our purpose built Conference Centre consists of 14 meeting rooms of varying size and is perfect for events with multiple breakout sessions. For those looking for team building or creative events, our new venue ‘Forrest Hills’ offers you the ‘wow’ factor. Set in 160 acres of land, Forrest Hills has 2 meeting rooms, an 11 hole golf course and a 4 acre fly fishing lake. We welcome guests to come and discover our hidden gem and experience its distinctive character.

With 10 onsite bars, a sports centre and a whole host of amenities, there is plenty to do. Location Located 5 minutes from junction 33 of the M6, and close to the main West Coast Railway line, Lancaster University is easily accessible by car, train and public transport.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

800

Accommodation With 80 Guest Rooms available all year round, Lancaster Conferences can accommodate residential events, overnight training and leisure groups at all times. At Easter, our capacity increases to 250 rooms, with 1000 available during the summer vacation. All bedrooms are ensuite because we know that whether you’re here on business or for leisure, a good night’s sleep will make all the difference.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Conference Centre Suite 1 (x3 rooms available)

100

10.1

3.3

9.8

Conference Centre Syndicate 1 (x 3 rooms available)

5.1

2.9

3.9

Conference Centre Syndicate 2 (x 3 rooms available)

2.6

3.9

MEETING ROOM

5.8

2.6

Private Dining Room

180

140

168

22.3

2.9

9.7

LICA

800

300

320

39.8

George Fox Lecture Theatre 1

350

17.5

13.9

Management School Lecture Theatre 1

150

14.8

16.7

Forrest Hills Reed Room

Forrest Hills Banton Room

Conference Centre Syndicate 3 (x 3 rooms available)

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Bromley Cross Bolton BL7 9PZ

01204 873558 meetings@lastdropvillage.co.uk www.lastdropvillage.co.uk

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They have it covered with a wide range of function rooms, attentive staff and fantastic food.

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Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

.............................................................................................. Sitting on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and boasting stunning views. The Last Drop Village is the ideal place for all occasions. The hotel has just completed a £3.5 million refurbishment making the stunning hotel even more desirable.

Close proximity to the North West motorway links: M60, M61, M62, M6 & M65 Spa and Leisure facilities 43 station Techogym, 18m pool, hydrotherapy pool, 5 thermal suites and 8 beauty treatment

Reasons to host your next event at The Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa: Varied Event & Conference suites ranging in style and size accommodating 2 to 700 guests.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

700

Exceptional service, friendly staff and a warm welcome are always guaranteed at The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa.

Unique grounds for team building. 131 spacious bedrooms set in the hotels grounds. 500 free car park spaces Complimentary Wi-Fi

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

Pennine Suite

700

Holcombe Suite

370

Firwood Suite Penny Farthing Suite

MEETING ROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

300

100

160

350

475

25.3

3.5

19.6

200

250

3.5

19.6

290

130

150

200

11.3

3.5

19.6

19.5

2.3

Half Penny Suite

9.2

2.1

7.5

Harmony Suite

100

11.5

2.4

Harwood Suite

12.3

2.7

4.6

Rivington Suite

12.3

2.5

4.6

Crompton

2.7

4.7

Chetham

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Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3FF

0161 444 1894 (opt 2) specialevents@etihadstadium.co.uk mancity.fthree.co.uk

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Manchester City FC events and conferences team are able to tailor their venue to suit your needs with the ability to provide a whole host of unique rooms as well as offer flexible event packages.

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Manchester City Football Club

.............................................................................................. TURNING CATERING, HOSPITALITY & EVENTS INTO AN EXPERIENCE is what we do to take conference and events to the next level with our range of modern stylish suites and outstanding facilities. We’re ideally placed for access by the national rail network via a regular tram service (only 6 minutes connection to Manchester Piccadilly Station), the motorway network and have free parking for over 2,500 cars to make life easy for your delegates via multiple travel options. Over 1300 quality bedrooms, provided by some of the world’s most recognisable brands, are located within a 15 minute transfer radius.

In addition to our great location our flexible and uniquely designed boxes, and suites, command magnificent views of one of the UK’s finest arenas, ranging from the intimate, ideal for 1:1 meetings, to the incredibly spacious which are ideal for large scale events. To further enhance your experience, you will enjoy award-winning hospitality during your event. Fabulous Fan Fayre, source the best seasonal produce from local farmers and producers to create stunning menus you wouldn’t find anywhere else.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1800

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Legends

500

120

380

480

2.4-2.9

The Tunnel Club

160

110

93:20 West & East

126

140

2.75-7.68

93:20 Central

126

105

250

3-7.68

Chairman’s Club

120

203

22.9

2.7-3.4

15.6

The Mancunian

200

23.1

2.7-3.4

17.2

Commonwealth Suite

300

130

150

220

29.4

2.7-3.4

9.7

Citizens

300

200

300

28.75

2.9-3.4

180

120

190

2.5-2.9

5.1

2.8

3.6

1894 Club Executive Box

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Manchester, UK Water Street, Spinningfields M3 4JQ

0161 832 1188 events@thevanda.co.uk www.marriott.com

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Finest meeting venues with an excellent location and reputation.

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Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

.............................................................................................. A vibrant Manchester city centre hotel, located on the banks of the River Irwell, the Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel exudes a historical charm that appeals to conference, business and leisure travellers. With 9 meeting spaces seating up to 220 guests, Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel is sure to have something to suit your needs.

high speed Wi-Fi and natural light throughout our spaces, with complete flexibility in our offering, whether you’re looking for an intimate, but important conference space, or a high caliber private dinner, our dedicated team are here to ensure your successful event.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

230

The hotel offers 148 newly refurbished bedrooms and suites, on-site parking, free

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

John Logie Baird

230

140

John Logie Baird section I

John Logie Baird section II

John Logie Baird section III

John Logie Baird section I & II John Logie Baird section II & III Irwell Victoria

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

120

200

19.8

2.7

11.5

2.7

5.61

11.5

2.7

11.5

2.7

160

120

11.5

2.7

12.6

180

120

11.5

2.7

7.01

6.09

2.4

3.4

6.1

2.4

5.8

2.1

3.4

7.9

2.1

5.2

Albert

1844

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Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA

+44 161 868 8000 united.events@manutd.co.uk www.manutd.com

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One the the North West’s leading conference facilities, in a first class location.

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Manchester United Football Club

.............................................................................................. The home of Manchester United, Old Trafford, is one of the North West leading conferencing and events facilities. Inspire your delegates in one of our 24 blank canvas suites and 155 meeting rooms featuring fantastic views of the hallowed turf. Our flexible suites can cater for a wide range of events big or small and feature easy access for tradesmen. Included in your delegate rate is: Over 900 hotels within a five minute walk Free WiFi

Ten minute walk from the city centre Expansive outdoor space Delicious catering options The Theatre of Dreams is easily accessible from Manchester city centre through a variety of transport links including road, rail and air.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1200

Additionally you can treat your guests to the Museum and Stadium Tour. At only a small additional cost this is a fantastic added extra and is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes at our historic stadium.

Dedicated event planners. 5000 free car parking spaces

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

Manchester

1100

414

Salford I

322

156

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

640

950

128

290

33.5

3.08

11.1

Salford II

252

120

210

26.6

3.08

11.1

International

639

204

170

160

320

580

65.5

3.93

13.2

Europa

188

108

136

270

37.9

2.96

10.5

Trafford

155

120

200

36.7

2.71

7.2

Stretford

149

150

27.8

2.71

7.5

Premier

200

8.3

2.5

10.1

Boardroom

14.6

2.9

6.2

Evolution

176

104

200

22.1

4.21

18.6

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Manchester Road Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5 RU

01942 33 00 12 csales.mercurebolton@jupitehotels.co.uk www.mercure.com/bolton

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Located just 5 miles from Bolton, 0.5 miles from the M61, the hotel is perfect for hosting all types of events with 9 meeting rooms, parking for 300 cars and 91 comfortable bedrooms, Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel is the natural choice for function rooms in Bolton.

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Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel

.............................................................................................. No need to look at any further, with the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel hosting Nine versatile meeting rooms.

Enhanced refreshment breaks including: arrival tea, coffee and fruit smoothie ‘shot’, freshly baked cookies with tea or coffee served with flapjack or cake and fruit smoothie energy ‘shot’ in the afternoon

All rooms feature with high speed WiFi, AV equipment is available upon request. Our largest conference room holds up to 250 delegates. With complimentary car parking parking for up to 300 cars, makes us the perfect choice.

Sweetie and nut station in the room to boost your delegates’ concentration

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

Fresh, varied and healthy lunch options with a 2 course working, finger or conference buffet lunch in the restaurant

Our stunning countryside location minutes from the M61 and M6 makes us the preferred choice when looking for the best meeting rooms Bolton offers.

LCD Projector and screen with user guide and onsite support available Summary ‘one bill’ account covering all charges – with no hidden costs

Our Day Delegate Meeting Package includes everything you expect from Mercure and much more

Optional upgrades:

Included in your package:

Tea and coffee with Danish pastries

Free high speed Wi-Fi for all delegates

Breakfast sliders – a selection of mini bacon,

A welcome from your dedicated meeting host

sausage or egg rolls

Coffee and specialty teas throughout the day

Cinema break – including ice cream, popcorn and soft drinks cinema style – a real WOW for your tea

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Park Avenue Suite

7.5

2.6

3.5

Elizabethan Suite

7.5

2.3

3.5

The Windsor Suite

250

100

120

160

27.5

2.6

16.5

The Windsor Suite W1

150

100

120

150

13.5

2.6

16.5

The Windsor Suite W2

2.6

The Windsor Suite W3

7.5

2.6

Central Avenue

100

Rivington Park

130

140

First Avenue

11.5

2.5

Summit Suite

4.2

2.5

4.7

MEETING ROOM

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Manchester Road Castleton OL11 2XZ

01706 630 788 H6631-SB2@ACCOR.COM www.nortongrangehotel.com

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A first class meeting venue.

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Mercure Manchester

Norton Grange Hotel and Spa

.............................................................................................. The Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa was originally built in 1875 and has been beautifully and imaginatively transformed into a superb 4 star hotel. Situated in peaceful countryside yet only one mile from Junction 20 of the M62 and eight miles from Manchester City Centre, we are the ideal venue for all your event needs. A choice of conference and event space gives us the flexibility for events ranging from 1:1 interviews to board meetings, large conferences and exhibitions, to corporate

MEETING ROOM Hopwood 1

entertaining and banquets. All of our nine event rooms provide the ideal environment for creative thought and productive meetings.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

The largest room, the Hopwood Suite, is bathed in natural daylight and can accommodate up to 220 guests. Our Springhill Suite which was added to the hotel in 2005, the Springhill Suite has recently gone under a fresh and modern refurbishment in October 2018.

220

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

10.9

9.7

Hopwood 2

6.7

9.7

Hopwood Suite

220

100

130

17.5

9.7

Springhill 1

8.2

2.8

7.3

Springhill 2

8.2

2.8

7.3

Springhill Suite

16.4

2.8

7.3

Willow Suite

2.5

5.7

Sycamore

4.2

2.8

7.4

Boardroom 1, 2, 3

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Portland Street Manchester M1 4PH

08448159024 csales.mercuremanchesterpiccadilly@jupiterhotels.co.uk www.mercuremanchester.co.uk

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A range of amazing spaces in the heart of Manchester for day meetings, residential conferences, dinners and receptions, from 2 to 1000 delegates, many venues available year round.

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Mercure Manchester Picadilly

.............................................................................................. The International Suite is set within the iconic Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, which has been a landmark in Piccadilly Gardens for over 50 years! We are located a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Train Station and also have onsite car parking. We can offer one of largest suites in the North West, easily accommodating 800 people for a theatre style conference or 650 people for a banquet! This versatile space can be tailored to your specific event needs making The International Suite suitable for a variety of events, from product launches, academic conferences, seminars to award ceremonies! The international Suite is the perfect balance of practical and glamorous, meaning no compromise is required! We will include a spacious reception area, private balcony, in built bar, up lighters which

MEETING ROOM

can be themed to a selection of colours, star cloth back drop, 20x10 foot drop down screen as well as front projection and in built stage area, all of which will always be included in your package!

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

800

We are extremely lucky to have such an amazing room which boasts natural daylight through our magnificent floor to ceiling windows creating a clean fresh feel to all your events, whilst our many chandeliers, lighting and furnishings provides a glamorous setting! In addition we can offer a further nine meeting rooms which offer natural daylight, complimentary high-speed WiFi access, LCD projector and screen. Have a look at our visual tour: https:// my.matterport.com/show/?m=GqN7vjrZGb2

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

International

800

300

350

650

6.4

International - Terrace

100

Park Suite

130

100

3.25

Hyde Park

3.25

Central Park

7.6

3.25

Victoria Park

3.25

Park Avenue

3.55

6.8

Park Lane

8.8

3.55

Senate

100

12.5

2.56

7.5

Portland

100

2.44

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Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa, Kenwood Road, Sheffield S7 1NQ

0114 258 3811 sales@kenwoodhall.co.uk www.kenwoodhall.co.uk

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Kenwood is a hidden gem in Sheffield, the location just a mile from the city centre but located in a leafy suburb makes it feel like you are in the middle of the countryside. The history of Kenwood is fascinating and because of the period features and surrounding grounds, it really is a special location to host any event.

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Mercure Sheffield

Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa

.............................................................................................. Surrounded by 12 acres of stunningly landscaped grounds, situated only 1 mile away from the centre of Sheffield and close to all major transport links into the city including easy access to the M1, Kenwood Hall combines ease and tranquillity to form this perfect Sheffield conference venue.

A leader among Sheffield venues, Kenwood Hall:

conference

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Boasts gorgeous grounds with ample space perfect for team activities & team building

250

Offers flexible event spaces Ideally placed being just 1 mile from Sheffield city centre and close to all major transport links

MEETING ROOM Lakeview

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

200

119

180

2.5

Cutlers Room

11.2

2.7

5.7

Cutlers Room

9.8

3.6

6.6

The Library

7.6

3.5

4.19

Montgomery Room

7.52

3.1

4.46

Gallery Room

10.6

2.8

6.13

Boardroom 1

5.9

2.4

3.5

Boardroom 2

5.9

2.4

3.5

Boardroom 3

5.9

2.4

3.5

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Linkway West St Helens WA10 1NG

01744 453 444 HB4Z1@accor.com www.mercuresthelens.com

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Our aim is to get it right the first time, every time from your initial enquiry, throughout the vital planning stages and right up to the day of your event to a successful conclusion. Vicky Owen Sales Manager

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Mercure St Helens .............................................................................................. Situated in the historic industrial town of St. Helens, once made famous for being one of the global leaders for glass production, is the Mercure St. Helens Hotel. This 84-bedroom establishment is located in the heart of St. Helens town centre and offers contemporary accommodation where guests can experience a welcoming stay and exemplary customer service. We offer a wide range of amenities including well-equipped conference facilities, comfortable, stylish rooms, modern on-site leisure club, and free customer car parking.

Key Features: Largest function room capacity for up to 300 people All meeting rooms have natural daylight, air conditioning and situated on the ground floor with easy access from the main entrance of the hotel

THEATRE

300

84 guest rooms including 12 Privilege & 3 Suites Convenient location in the town centre near train station and bus links Close proximity to the North West motorway links: M6, M62, M58 & M57 Only 12 miles to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (25 minutes)

Whether it’s a company sales meeting or merely an informal get together, our conference facilities can address your every need. Our facilities can cater for larger events and smaller more intimate events. If you’re looking for fantastic service and perks (such as on site lunch, refreshments and equipment provision), we’re the perfect venue for you.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Free car parking for 100 vehicles Free Wi-Fi On site Leisure facilities

CLASSROOM

Pyramid Suite

300

Chalon Suite

180

Chalon 1 Suite

Chalon 2 Suite

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

120

250

120

13.10

2.70

16.5

2.70

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50 Arundel Gate, S1 2PR, Sheffield.

01142781781 h1348-dm@accor.com www.novotel.com

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With 7 meeting rooms on offer and a dedicated team, Novotel Sheffield Centre is a great space to hold an event for up to 220 people.

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Novotel Sheffield Centre

.............................................................................................. Treat yourself to 4-star comfort at familyfriendly Novotel Sheffield Centre hotel, right in the city, next to the Winter Gardens and Millennium Galleries and a five-minute walk from the Sheffield Train Station. Your quiet, airy room will give you the space you need to work or relax. Take a dip in the heated indoor pool, or pull up a sofa and unwind amid the warm colours and stylish decor of the bar at Novotel. Our venue offers the ideal venue for meeting on business. Its dedicated conference and banqueting suite comprises:

capacity for up to 220 people theatre-style most meeting rooms have natural daylight and offer flexible layout plus breakout areas latest technology, including WiFi

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

200

Novotel has considerable and extensive expertise in organising meetings. All our teams are responsive to your needs and strive to guarantee successful and professional meetings.

six purpose-designed, fully equipped meeting rooms

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

220

120

170

2.5

Loxley Firth Suite

2.5

Huntsman Suite

2.5

Brearly Suite

2.5

Sorby Suite

2.5

Hadfield Suite

4.5

2.5

5.5

2.5

MEETING ROOM Furnival Suite

Executive Boardroom

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Monarchs Quay Kings Dock L3 4FP

0151 945 1038 Diana.Todd@accor.com www.PullmanLiverpool.com

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Pullman Liverpool encapsulates Liverpools charm but what makes me most proud is that we genuinely care for our customers and do everything within our power to ensure their experience with us is seamless and impressive.

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Pullman Liverpool Hotel

.............................................................................................. The perfectly located Pullman Liverpool is located on the city’s iconic waterfront. This 4-star property with 216 rooms is directly connected via link bridge to the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool and just 2 minutes walk from M&S Bank arena Liverpool and the convention centre. Both Liverpool One and The Royal Albert Dock which houses the Tate Gallery as well as the City’s most prominent museums is just a short walk away and our sporting grounds such as Anfield, Goodison and Aintree are all within a short drive Our stylish and spacious bedrooms reflect the rich maritime influence of the city with artwork depicting the history of the nearby docklands. Guest rooms have most certainly been designed with style in mind, with most of our rooms featuring spectacular views of the city and all come complete with luxury amenities including C.O. Bigelow toiletries.

For the event organiser our fully flexible meeting and event space with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of Royal Albert Dock is the perfect setting for every occasion and can cater for up to 100 guests. Our stylish and modern meeting rooms are fitted with air conditioning and filled with natural daylight for maximum comfort. KEY FEATURES:

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

100

Sky Sports in all rooms Complimentary movies in all rooms Complimentary high speed 5G Wi-FI Fitness Room with Technogym equipment Designated floor for Executive rooms & suites

Deluxe rooms and above include I-pads, Bose docking stations and Nespresso machines.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

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Blackfriars Street Manchester M3 2EQ

0161 830 6000 manchester.events@Marriotthotels.co.uk renaissancemanchester.co.uk

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A great place to meet in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.

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Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel

.............................................................................................. The Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel is located in the heart of the city on the corner of Deansgate & Blackfriars Street, Manchester’s’ best address. Benefiting from an 80 space private car park and minutes’ from national public transport links, we’re easily accessible nationally & internationally. Home to 203 of the biggest bedrooms in the city and function space for up to 400 theatre style, 320 dinner dance or 250 cabaret with access straight from Deansgate to our conference floor, we are worthy of your attention.

As Marriott’s lifestyle brand, our stylish décor and welcoming staff will make us your home from home. Our restaurant menu changes seasonally, and our bartenders love to experiment with new cocktail recipes making sure you discover something new each time you visit. Let us show you how it’s done; we dare you to discover something new.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

400

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Medici Ballroom

400

250

100

280

350

17.4

3.35

21.9

Medici Ballroom 1

180

100

110

140

17.4

3.35

10.4

Medici Ballroom 2

220

120

180

19.8

3.35

10.5

Michelangelo

110

140

3.35

14.9

Michelangelo 1

14.9

3.35

5.8

Michelangelo 2

10.5

3.35

8.23

Galileo

100

180

11.6

3.35

25.9

Bernini & El Greco

10.4

2.8

8.3

Berni

2.8

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University of Chester, Riverside Innovation Centre, 1 Castle Drive, Chester CH1 1SL

01244 515500 RICMeetingRooms@chester.ac.uk www1.chester.ac.uk/business-growth

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A first class meeting venue.

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Riverside Innovation Centre

.............................................................................................. The Riverside Innovation Centre is the University of Chester’s city centre facility dedicated to developing business potential. Located at the University’s ‘Riverside Campus’ on the River Dee, this vibrant hub offers both business office space and professional conferencing and meeting facilities. City Centre Conferencing and Meeting Rooms The perfect location for you and your delegates, Riverside Innovation Centre offers modern, specialised facilities in a practical business setting in the heart of the city.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

Facilities for up to 180 delegates Selection of room sizes Latest IT/AV facilities and free WiFi Break-out spaces Catering services on-site Meeting room options Business lounge / café area Half and full-day delegate packages

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1800

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

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Neville Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5DF

0191 206 7691 conference@countyhotel.co.uk www.countyhotel.co.uk

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A first class meeting venue.

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The County Hotel Newcastle

.............................................................................................. The County Hotel is one of Newcastle’s original hotels dating back to 1874, located directly opposite Newcastle train station and within close proximity to the main shopping spots, museums and cultural attractions.

venue with its Victorian grandeur and style, along with 114 bedrooms including 10 deluxe rooms & a junior suite, a locally inspired restaurant and bar guaranteed to make your stay in Newcastle exceptional.

250

The County Hotel makes a perfect location for business with 10 excellent meeting and event rooms, it also is an amazing wedding

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Mozart Suite

250

100

110

112

180

25.6

2.6

7.5

Opera Suite

7.2

3.1

7.5

Vienna Suite

2.6

7.5

Waltz Suite

8.4

2.6

7.5

Symphony Bar

3.1

6.6

County Suite

160

4.4

Strauss Suite

6.1

3.1

7.6

Grainger Suite

9.8

3.1

4.2

Neville, Boardroom & Blaydon Suite

4.9

3.1

4.2

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Bridge St, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1JX

01274 728706 info@victoriabradford.co.uk www.victoriabradford.co.uk

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The Great Victoria Bradford offers the perfect blend of 19th Century opulence and modern day comfort.

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The Great Victoria Bradford

.............................................................................................. Few hotels can boast a more enviable city centre location than The Great Victoria, for this imposing structure is located in the heart of the City of Bradford, not only next to St Georges Hall and opposite the Interchange, but also just two minutes from Bradford’s new City Park

An accurate proposal for your enquiry

Combining old character in the form of 1800’s grandeur with contemporary elegance and luxury, the landmark Bradford hotel is your base from which to discover the many bars, shops and attractions of the City centre and wider area.

Fresh & Innovative food options

A single point of contact An invitation to visit the hotel and view facilities Flexible indoor spaces

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

A choice of modern settings Complimentary parking

Wi-Fi

and

FREE

car

We combine excellent facilities and a flexible approach with outstanding service to ensure that your meeting or event is precisely how you want it to be.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Velasco

250

120

150

Corniche

250

120

150

Lanchester

Camargue

Dragon Fly

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Lancaster Road Dunston Gateshead Tyne & Wear NE11 9JR

0845 351 9917 info@thelancastriansuite.com helancastriansuite.com

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One of the North’s leading meeting spaces.

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The Lancastrian

Conference and Banqueting Suite .............................................................................................. The Lancastrian Conference and Banqueting Centre is home to one of the largest capacity banqueting suites in the North East. Specialising in large scale Corporate Events, Conferences, Sporting Dinners, Exhibition Trade Shows, Charity Events, Weddings and Asian Weddings alongside a strong calendar of Public Party Events and Christmas Party Nights. With 13 Conference and Banqueting Suites in total, including 4 larger suites which hold between 40 and 1000 guests and 9 Boardrooms, some of which are interlinked for syndicate use, individual hire, or smaller more intimate meetings you can create your own unique event.

MEETING ROOM

Conveniently close to Newcastle - Gateshead: Located just off the A1 Western Bypass, and with Newcastle City Centre just a 5 minute journey by car, Newcastle International Airport just 20 minutes by car and 300 free on site car parking spaces however your delegates choose to travel The Lancastrian Suite is easily accessible from the city centre.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

100

With a flexible approach, tailor-made packages, first class catering services and experienced events team, you can be certain that the Lancastrian Suite Conference and Banqueting Centre, will ensure the success of your event, whatever the occasion.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Lancastrian Suite

750

Lancastrian Suite Balcony

200

144

384

Northumbrian Suite Ramside Suite

200

100

Boeard Dining Room

Boardrooms 1-4

Boardrooms 5 & 6

Boardroom 7

120

Boardroom 8

Suites 1-4

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Conference Sales Office, Room 2.001, Beyer Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

+44 (161) 306 4100 conference@manchester.ac.uk www.manchester.ac.uk/conference

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A range of amazing spaces in the heart of Manchester for day meetings, residential conferences, dinners and receptions, from 2 to 1000 delegates, many venues available year round.

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The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues

.............................................................................................. The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues offers a range of AIM accredited venues in truly inspiring Nobel Prize winning surroundings- the place where the atom was split, the computer conceived, and wonder material Graphene discovered-making it a great choice for hosting your next event in Manchester.

Specially tailored packages

event

management

Sustainability sits at the heart of all that we do A sector leader in social responsibility

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1000

A world renowned venue of excellence for learning and innovation

Breathtaking contemporary and historic venues for meetings of 2 to 1000 Amazing spaces for drinks receptions and dinners up to 300 A number of venues available year round A knowledgeable and passionate in house team to help plan and deliver your event

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

University Place theatre A/B

1000

Renold C16

524

Whitworth Hall, Whitworth Building

600

300

26.5

15.1

14.8

7.1

Harwood Room, Barnes Wallis Building

120

2.8

Barnes Wallis Room, Barnes Wallis

200

150

2.8

120

140

300

144

23.4

9.2

14.6

Manchester Meeting Place Room 4/5

Building Dalton Room, Core Technology Facility Living Worlds Gallery, Manchester Museum Christie’s Bistro, Christie Building Great Hall, Sackville Street Building

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McManus Drive, St Helens, WA9 3AL

01744 455 086 enquiries@totallywickedstadium.com www.totallywickedstadium.com

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With a wonderful team on hand to assist you and excellent facilities on offer you are sure to have a successful event at this venue.

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Totally Wicked Stadium

.............................................................................................. The Totally Wicked Stadium is the Home of the 2019 Super League Champions and is situated within easy reach of the M6 and M62, less than half an hour’s drive away from Liverpool City Centre and Liverpool Airport.

For those travelling to the Stadium from further afield, there is a newly refurbished 84 bedroom hotel within 2 minutes’ drive of the Stadium which allows your conference and wedding guests to stay close by.

This modern facility, opened in February 2012 is an 18,000 capacity stadium with unique and versatile facilities.

Visit our website totallywickedstadium. com to access ‘Virtual Tours’ of all of our Lounges and Corporate Boxes. The 360 views, floorplans and walk-throughs will help you plan your event if your unable to come and visit us for yourself.

We are an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, training days, dinners, exhibitions, product launches and much more. The Stadium can host from 2 to 500 delegates and our choice of facilities range from small meeting rooms to larger suites with complimentary parking, Wi-Fi and stunning pitch side views. We also manage and operate our own Catering here on-site, so can be very flexible with food options for your event.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

500

New for 2020. You can now hold your special event, meeting or wedding in the ultimate behind the scenes location in our uniquely renovated Home Dressing Room. Walk in the footsteps of the players and experience the incredible surrounding of this hidden gem here at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

1873 Lounge

500

260

320

31.2

2.7

15.5

Stapleton Derby Premier Lounge

220

140

180

18.5

2.6

15.5

Hall of Fame

220

140

180

18.5

2.6

15.5

Eric Ashton Boardroom

14.5

2.7

7.5

Red V

3.1

2.5-10

Corporate Box (Single)

5.7

2.4

4.7

Corporate Box (Double)

5.7

2.4

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Castle Garth Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1RQ

0191 2331010 onference@vermonthotel.co.uk www.vermont-hotel.com

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A first class meeting venue.

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Vermont Hotel .............................................................................................. Combining 1930s grandeur with contemporary elegance and luxury, this landmark hotel is your base from which to discover all that Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the North East has to offer. We promise that your meeting or event, will tailor-made in style and delivered with excellence, never to be forgotten.

All our suites have air-con and natural daylight. The hotel offers complementary WIFI throughout the hotel. If your guests need to stay the night, the Vermont hotel offers 101 bedrooms and 11 apartments for the night of your meeting or before.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

210

Within the Vermont you will find the most unique, flexible and elegant spaces in the heart of the city. The Vermont Hotel suites are flexible to cater for a wide variety of meetings. The hotel has 6 suites to choose from. We can host up to 180 guest’s theatre style, 160 guests for dinner or as intimate for 12 guests.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Ballroom

180

110

5.5

Assembly Room

5.5

Gold Room

140

2.5

Earl Grey & Armstrong

2.85

Earl Grey

2.85

Armstrong

2.85

Sky Lounge

2.5

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The Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5EJ

01937 582 035 events@wetherbyracing.co.uk www.wetherbyracing.co.uk

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Wetherby Racecourse

Conference Centre Leeds

.............................................................................................. About us Set in over 300 acres of farm and parkland in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, Wetherby Racecourse is a heritage sporting venue renowned for delivering first-class corporate events. Whether you are planning racing hospitality, a conference, an exhibition or banqueting event, we can provide everything you need to ensure your event is a success. We offer a variety of conference and meeting rooms, large and small, which can accommodate up to 500 delegates or provide intimate one to one breakout or interview suites. The Millennium West Grandstand provides refreshment and dining areas, which have direct access to outdoor spaces, where your delegates can enjoy fresh air and appreciate the beautiful Racecourse grounds.

individual needs and budgets. Our dedicated event staff offer a wealth of experience and are waiting for your call. Location Wetherby Racecourse is situated just minutes from J46 off the A1(M), and with close links to the M1 & M62. Wetherby is conveniently located between Leeds, York & Harrogate.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

500

What we offer Unique sporting venue Flexible conference & meeting spaces Acres of outside space, hardstanding and grass Acres of free car-parking Venue-wide free and fast WIFI Full AV hire service Friendly & professional event management

We offer a range of structured day delegate packages, but we also understand that every event is unique and are happy to tailor packages to suit

First-class catering service

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Bramham Hall Entire Suite

500

220

300

Bramham Large Room

300

128

190

Bramham Small Room

Clifford Moor Suite

2.5

Marston Moor Suite

120

2.63

2.47

200

White Rose Box (Single)

White Rose Boxes (10 merged)

150

200

2.47

White Rose Suite

150

2.68

350

2.47

2.5

White Rose Exhibition Suite Box (Single)

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Venues THE MIDLANDS

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Making up a large part of England, the Midlands clearly has a lot to offer. While it houses some of the largest cities in the UK it also encompasses some of Britain’s most spectacular countryside. You can find the busy fastpace environment of England’s ‘second city’ Birmingham as well as many of England’s rural and cultural gems. GROWING DEMAND Birmingham is continually becoming more in demand in the MICE industry. Thanks to a lot of investment and redevelopment it now boasts fantastic new transport infrastructure, which, coupled with its central location, makes it an easy destination to reach no matter where in the country people are coming from. However it is also growing as many start-up businesses are choosing it as their base while existing companies are moving from other cities into Birmingham. This growth is occurring around the Midlands and makes it an exciting and innovative place to be. Couple this with its fantastic central location and it’s easy to see why it’s known as the ‘Heart of England’. MORE TO OFFER While Birmingham is a clear choice in this area, there are also other cities which are growing in demand. Cities such as Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent offer a great alternative if you want to hold an event in a big city. Lincoln, with its soaring, impressive cathedral visible for miles around, is also a popular choice. The Midlands stunning countryside should also not take a backseat to the large cities on offer. By covering a range of landscapes from famous seaside resorts such as Skegness to the tranquility of the Forest of Dean, and parts of the hilly Peak District to the idyllic home town of William Shakespeare, StratforduponAvon, it is clear the Midlands should not be overlooked.

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Venues THE MIDLANDS

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VENUE

Albert Hall Conference Centre

Novotel Birmingham City Centre

Bruntinghorpe Events

Novotel Leicester

Hothorpe Hall

NSPCC National Training Centre

Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel

The International Centre Telford

Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel

The Woodlands

MTC Events

Unique Venues Birmingham

National Conference Centre

Woodbrooke

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North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA

0115 950 0411 enquiries@alberthallnottingham.com www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk

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Whether holding a large international conference or a small meeting or seminar, the Albert Hall Conference Centre offers the perfect setting to raise the profile of any event as it boasts first class service and unique wow factor.

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Albert Hall Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. Nottingham’s prestigious Albert Hall conference centre is located within the East Midlands and the vibrant heart of Nottingham city centre. A magnificent grade II listed venue, purpose built in the 1900’s to provide the Cities meeting and entertainment requirements. Since then the venue has matured and been meticulously maintained and adapted to the changing business environment.

providing excellent quality food and customer service. Our permanent fully qualified in house chefs provide all the catering requirements for the venue, and have a proven unblemished record in supplying consistent, timely and great tasting fresh food from our comprehensive range of menus. We also go out of our way to ensure all dietary requirements are catered for, ensuring every guest has a pleasant visit.

The venue comprises of the 750 capacity Great Hall and a further 10 conference rooms of varying sizes. The rooms are designed to be adaptable for a wide variety of conferences and events and are equipped with airconditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, blackout and natural daylight.

For larger events we provide exclusive use of the conference centre, which provides added privacy and security for peace of mind. This also enables the branding and full promotion of the conference theme throughout the venue. For further information, please visit our website www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk.

The venue is fully serviced by our professional in house conference team, where we excel in

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

750

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

750

160

250

100

180

34.4

11.4

25.4

120

180

18.9

2.4

14.15

70 70

13.4

4.29

6.27

2.9

City Suite

5.5

Syndicate Room 1

2.9

5.5

5.27

3.9

Syndicate Room 2

4.1

Syndicate Room 3

5.27

3.9

4.1

5.27

3.9

4.1

Syndicate Room 4 & 5

5.27

2.9

4.1

Boardroom

5.95

2.93

4.25

Great Hall Osborne Suite Osborne Lounge Balmoral Gallery

THEATRE

W(M)

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Bruntingthorpe proving ground Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 5qs

0116 279 9329 paul.atkin@bruntingthorpe.com www.bruntingthorpe.com

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Offering an unrivaled venue hire service in the heart of the Midlands, Bruntingthorpe could be the perfect place for your next special and unique event.

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Bruntinghorpe Events

.............................................................................................. Bruntingthorpe benefits from a number of facilities that can help support many event types from the smallest meeting to the largest of events. Offering an unrivaled venue hire service in the heart of the Midlands, Bruntingthorpe could be the perfect place for your next special event. The site is a unique and flexible venue for many types of event such as, Meetings, Conferences, Training, Ride and Drive events, Exhibitions, Corporate Hospitality and Team Building, whilst having access to our own test tracks lends the site perfectly for automotive based events. Whether you require the venue exclusively for a full day or longer, we cater for every size of event. The Bruntingthorpe site contains three main event spaces, all vary in size and offering the ultimate flexibility for clients

Hangar ‘42 is a 36,000 sq ft facility within its own private 10 acre site including car parking for 400 cars immediately adjacent to the building. The building can accommodate up to approx 1600 people for dinner or conferences.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1600

The Whittle Building, set in the heart of the site, provides a 6,000 sq ft blank canvas venue. The venue provides a light and airy showroom environment, with the capacity to display up to 10 vehicles, or up to 120 people in a seminar format. The Control Tower hospitality unit is based in the original WWII airfield control tower, adding a unique environment and atmosphere to this events space. Bruntingthorpe Events - a unique venue for unique events.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

>1600

1600

Whittle Building - Main Room

120

Whittle Building - Ground Floor Meeting Room

2.3

4.8

Whittle Building - First Floor Board Room

Control Tower

11.5

2.3

4.8

MEETING ROOM Hangar’42

9.5

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Theddingworth Leicestershire LE17 6QX

01858881500 office@hothorpe.co.uk www.hothorpe.co.uk

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Our heritage venue, surrounded by countryside and with little distraction, is a great place for delegates to get inspired and focus on the agenda. With Hothorpe Hall’s central England location it’s also a fantastic place for UKwide delegates to meet in the middle.

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Hothorpe Hall .............................................................................................. Delicious food prepared by resident chefs that can be enjoyed in a spacious dining area, private dining room or in the meeting room, if preferred

A stunning Georgian manor house set in the 12 acre Hothorpe Venues estate, located on the border of rural Leicestershire and Northants, where delegates can concentrate without distraction. With excellent access to the A14/M1/M6 motorway network and nearby mainline rail links, Hothorpe Hall is a great ‘meet in the middle’ venue.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

WiFi throughout and over 100 car parking spaces, both of which are complimentary

220

Space to unwind after a busy day, with a licensed bar, outdoor terraces and an outdoor sports court

Established in 1984, Hothorpe Hall has 35 years’ experience at hosting a range of events, from day meetings to residential conferences, and team building activities to corporate parties.

Friendly, experienced staff and a first-class service

When hosting your event at Hothorpe Hall, you can expect:

For events that require full privacy, exclusive use of the venue can be booked.

11 meeting rooms of varying sizes, with a maximum capacity of 220

Tucked away in the Hothorpe Venues estate yet just 200 metres from Hothorpe Hall, The Woodlands meeting venue and a further 23 bedrooms can be booked alongside Hothorpe Hall, if extra space and accommodation is required.

55 en-suite bedrooms Day and residential events that enjoy flexibility of space and well-equipped meeting rooms

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Marston Room

220

108

13.4

13.3

Foxton Suite

12.5

6.3

The Chapel

8.4

5.1

Terrace Room

5.7

Naseby Suite

9.6

5.8

Drawing Room

8.8

5.9

Butler’s Room

7.1

4.5

Morning Room

5.4

5.1

Writing Room

5.1

4.8

Round Room

5.2

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17 - 19 Horse Fair Banbury Cross Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 0AN

01295 253261 h6633@accor.com www.accorhotels.com

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This stunning hotel is ideal for both business and leisure.

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Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel

.............................................................................................. The hotel’s 69 bedrooms offer guests a range of accommodation options including privilege rooms, spacious suites, interconnecting rooms and enhanced accessibility. Each room features a range of facilities such as hair dryer and Wi-Fi. All bedrooms are in line with 3-star standards but some come with some of the original features of this 17th century building and breath-taking garden views.

Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel is a characterful 17th century 3-star hotel with beautifully manicured gardens to the rear. Discover the gorgeous oak-panelled Swifts restaurant or relax in the Horton’s Bar. With 69 en-suite bedrooms, many unique with original features of the hotel lovingly retained, this stunning Banbury hotel is ideal for business and leisure, with 6 meeting and conference rooms. The hotel also makes a perfect venue for social events and can accommodate up to 120 guests.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

120

The hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi throughout the building. There are two restaurants to choose from and one bar which is perfect for a quiet drink. The hotel caters for families with young children by offering connecting rooms.

Explore the Cotswolds, Oxford and Stratfordupon-Avon while staying at this hotel and benefit from its central Banbury location. Banbury station is just 300m from the hotel, while Coventry International Airport is 53km away .

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Parkside Suite

120

6.1

Garden Suite

19.1

7.9

Windsor Suite

10.9

8.6

3.6

Blanchard Suite

5.4

3.9

Harness Suite

3.9

Berkeley Lounge

10.9

Swifts Restaurant

110

4.3

8.4

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Granby Street Leicester LE1 6ES

0844 815 9012 csales.mercureleicester@jupiterhotels.co.uk www.mercureleicester.co.uk

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This venue always ensures that its business services and conference facilities always meet the highest expecations.

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Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel

.............................................................................................. Hotel facilities at a glance:

Our commitment to quality means we take care of every detail for your meeting – from ensuring that individual objectives are realised, to offering a menu that perfectly suits everyone’s tastes – all set against the backdrop of our authentic and locally inspired hotels. Your dedicated meeting planner will help organise every aspect of your day: they’ll ask the right questions to find out what’s important to you and will take ownership on the day to ensure a successful event.

Marco’s New York Italian Restaurant Parking for 120 cars (Chargeable)

350

Right in the centre of Leicester, only a 5 minute walk from the railway station Designated car parking and accessible entrance for disabled guests Wheelchair access throughout most of the hotel

Food for Thought - To keep your delegates refreshed, refuelled and motivated, we offer a variety of high quality food and refreshments. Menus incorporate traditional favourites with wholesome and healthy options, ensuring your delegates are satisfied and ready for the afternoon ahead.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

104 bedrooms

FREE High Speed Wi-Fi throughout

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

Kings Hall

350

200

Queens Hall

250

140

Alexandra Room

Tudor Room

Charnwood Room Empress Room Cromwell Room

L(M)

H(M)

180

144

W(M)

300

10.97

9.09

25.8

200

13.05

2.59

20.31

7.4

2.4

11.63

7.96

2.5

12.14

9.7

2.82

10.71

7.82

2.81

8.96

9.55

2.84

10.46

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Airfield Drive Ansty Business Park Coventry CV7 9JU

02476 701770 events@the-mtc.org www.the-amtc.co.uk

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MTC Events is truly unique! Our state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with our experienced team will deliver an unforgettable event for you and your delegates every time. Sarah Riley - Marketing Manager.

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MTC Events .............................................................................................. Our impressive MTC campus offers an extensive range of exceptional conference and event facilities, all designed to help make your event a success. Offering a flexible and creative environment for product launches and large conferences, and inspiring spaces for smaller meetings and events, our dedicated team will ensure your experience is a memorable one from the minute you arrive. All this on a campus that is inspiring and shaping the future of Great British manufacturing.

wow factor. Whether it’s a meeting, conference, areas, all with the latest AV technology, our contemporary venue will give your event the product launch, gala dinner, private dining experience or celebration, we’ve got it covered. This, combined with the potential to hire our venue exclusively gives you a blank canvas to really bring your brand to life and create a real impact with your delegates.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

What’s more, income generated from events is invested back in to our apprenticeship training academy, to fund the next generation of engineers.

From our tiered auditorium and versatile exhibition space, to our range of highly configurable meeting rooms and breakout

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

250

5.8

Exhibition Space

7.09

4.1

16.3

Restaurant

150

180

200

3.5

Meeting Room 1 and 2

7.37

3.5

8.53

Meeting Room 1 & 2 combined

Auditorium

14.97

3.5

8.53

Meeting Room 3

8.53

2.7

4.53

Meeting Room 4 and 5

6.54

2.7

2.84

Meeting Room 6

8.53

2.7

4.53

Meeting Room 7 and 8

11.55

2.7

7.28

Mezzanine

2.7

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Coventry Road Bickenhill Solihull West Midlands B92 0EJ

0121 704 2784 sales@nationalconferencecentre.co.uk www.nationalconferencecentre.co.uk

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A fantastic meeting venue in the heart of the UK.

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National Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. style 30 to 300 for dining, the NCC is also ideal for those medium sized and smaller events. The venue’s experienced and dedicated events team are onsite to help manage your event from the initial enquiry right through the planning stages and operational delivery, including full event production and a brigade of chefs to tantalise your taste buds. Their passion, enthusiasm, creativity and attention to detail means that you can relax in the knowledge that you are in the safest of hands.

The National Conference Centre is perfectly located in the heart of the Midlands transport network. Situated right on Junction 6 of the M42, only 5 minutes taxi ride from Birmingham International Airport and railway station, delegate travel could not be easier. Combine this with over 700 free car park spaces and 13 dedicated private event rooms of all sizes, delivering over 4500m² of totally flexible space and you couldn’t wish for a better or more flexible venue. With conference capacities of up to 1400 theatre style and dining capacities between 900 and 1000 in each of the two main suites, the venue is ideal for all types of large scale conferences or awards dinners. With multiple other suites offering a range of capacities from 2 to 400 in conferencing

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1400

Add to this the company owned Manor Hotel at Meriden and the Windmill Village Hotel Golf Club and Spa, collectively providing over 200 bedrooms both within 5 minutes’ drive, and the NCC really can offer the complete package.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Britannia Suite

1400

750

620

1000

4.7

23.5

Imperial Suite

1400

700

640

900

56.8

5.2

18.9

Compton Room

400

250

224

380

19.2

Manxman Room

400

250

240

380

19.2

Premier Room

370

200

240

360

19.2

6.6

19.3

Bracebridge Room

120

160

330

19.3

2.5

Ballacraine Room

120

160

300

2.5

Kirkmichael Room

19.5

2.3

7.7

Crows Nest Room

12.2

3.1

7.3

Balcony Room

10.5

2.8

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70 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HT

0121 619 9002 H1077-SB@accor.com www.accorhotels.com

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Having hosted a number of events, I have been constantly impressed with their staff’s attitude. Excellent communication, there is a real desire from the staff & management to ensure you & your clients have a pleasant, profitable & enjoyable event.

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Novotel Birmingham City Centre

.............................................................................................. The Novotel Birmingham City Centre is a 4 star hotel, located in the heart of Birmingham. With 8 fully equipped conferences rooms on offer, we can hold up to 330 delegates.

We pride ourselves in giving you the best experience whatever your occasion; from joining us for a conference, dinner, bed and breakfast and drinks at our Gourmet Bar and Restaurant.

Our conference rooms are fully accessible for guests with disabilities and auxiliary aids which is available upon request.

Choose between our 148 contemporary Novotel Rooms, tailed for your comfort giving you a perfect living space.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

330

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

100

150

180

21.3

3.1

11.4

3.1

7.1

105

11.4

3.1

7.1

105

11.4

3.1

7.1

The Priestly & Darwin Suite

210

110

3.1

The Darwin & Wedgewood Suite

210

100

110

3.1

The Burne-Jones Suite

11.4

3.1

6.5

The Chamberlain Suite

3.1

6.5

The Baskerville Suite

3.1

3.5

The William Hollins

3.1

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

The Lunar Suite

330

The Priestly Suite

105

The Darwin Suite The Wedgewood Suite

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2 Great Central Square, Leicester LE1 4JS

+44 (0)116 482 0440 nikki.wilson@accor.com novotelleicester.com

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No other hotels can provide the same level of style as the Novotel Leicester. Situated in the heart of the City of Leicester, this 4-star hotel is just a short 10 minute walk from Leicester Train Station, making it a great place to meet.

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Novotel Leicester .............................................................................................. Novotel Leicester, set in the heart of the City, is a modern and stylish 154 room hotel, encapsulating the height of style across 10 floors, featuring sophisticated bedrooms, with interactive TVs, complimentary WiFi, 24hour gym facilities, as well as air conditioning and car parking for approximately 160 vehicles. Ideally located within walking distance of the city in the newly regenerated Waterfront area. Easy to access, no matter where you’re coming from, the hotel is situated within walking distance of the train station, and just a short distance from the M1, East Midlands, Birmingham and Coventry.

well as state-of-the-art AV equipment, air conditioning and natural daylight, perfect for a small, medium and large meetings or exhibition events. The perfect destination for business and leisure guests, our Leicester hotel is close to local sports grounds, De Montford Hall, and the National Space Centre.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

210

Eat, drink and unwind morning, noon & night at Nine B Restaurant & Bar. Soak up the atmosphere and experience a twist on traditional British cuisine with an imaginative menu. Nine B provides local and traditional dishes served in a relaxed environment with excellent service, so whether you want a light bite or a main meal, we cater for everyone.

ur first floor conference centre is adaptable, contemporary and purpose built to host a range of conferences and events. It features a great break out space and private bar, as

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

7.2

2.5

3.75

Westmoreland Suite

187

100

140

220

15.5

2.5

Hillfield Suite

120

7.5

2.5

Dinglen Suite

6.4

2.5

7.5

Haramead Suite

6.4

2.5

7.5

New Star Suite

6.4

2.5

7.5

Davenport

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3 Gilmour Close Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 1EZ

0116 234 7200 ntcevents@nspcc.org.uk www.nspcc.org.uk

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A first class meeting venue in the heart of the UK.

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NSPCC National Training Centre

.............................................................................................. Built as a centre of excellence for child protection training, the NSPCC National Training Centre offers an extensive range of purpose built training and conference facilities for hire.

Fully accessible for wheel chair users, a fixed hearing loop in the main reception and the conference hall

Located within close reach of both Leicester city centre and motorways, together with easy access by public transport, you will find a friendly and welcoming team with everything you need for a successful conference.

Delicious home cooked seasonal produce with ingredients

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Bright and informal refreshment and restaurant area

220

food, using the finest

60 complimentary car parking spaces Complimentary Wi Fi

The centre offers A highly experienced team on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish

By choosing the centre as a venue for your meeting or training you will be supporting the NSPCC.

13 meeting rooms seating 4 to 220 delegates, all rooms have natural daylight Data projector and screen in all rooms

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

Conference Hall Willow

220

120

Oak

Travis

Smith

Cedar

Weston

Sunley

Duffield

H(M)

W(M)

11.2

8.3

5.5

10.9

2.7

5.5

10.9

2.7

5.5

2.4

5.5

2.4

5.5

2.4

4.9

2.4

7.6

4.5

2.4

L(M)

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Telford International Centre St Quentin Gate Telford TF3 4JH

01952 281500 sales@southwatereventgroup.com www.theinternationalcentretelford.com

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A first class meeting, event and conference space.

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The International Centre Telford

.............................................................................................. Telford International Centre is a purpose-built, independently owned conference and event venue and offers a blank canvas environment for events from 4-4000 delegates. Set over two floors, and with a compact footprint for easy delegate flow, the venue provides a versatile, contemporary setting for any event. Part of the Southwater Event Group, the venue has on-site catering, production and accommodation. With an unrivalled attention to detail, our focus is firmly on our clients and achieving exceptional service for every event. With a central location, and excellent transport links, Telford International Centre is a great choice for events with a national attendance. There are 1300 car parking spaces on-site, all within easy walking

distance of the conference suites; and for train travel we are only a 2-minite taxi ride from Telford Centre Station. Our catering is managed in-house by our experienced team of chefs and catering professionals, ensuring clients have total control from the initial food tasting through to when the final course is served. For event production, our Stagecraft team are well established in the live events industry and can provide everything from dry hire to full production with a professionalism that is second to none. There are 253 on-site and a further 325 bedrooms within walking distance of the venue giving a great eventscampus feel and an excellent accommodation management solution.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

4000

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

Hall 1

4500

2000

2500

Hall 2

4500

2000

2500

Hall 3

3500

1440

1800

43.5

Ludlow Suite (incorporating Ludlow 1, 2 & 3)

1480

648

640

1000

32.5

Newport Suite (incorporating Newport 1 & 2)

260

114

120

180

12.1

19.4

Beckbury Suite (incorporating Beckbury 1, 2 & 3)

240

120

104

160

3.2

8.3

Pattingham Suite (incorporating Pattingham 1 & 2)

160

110

13.4

3.2

9.9

3.2

4.2

6.4

2.7

8.3

1600

650

776

1100

50.2

22.2

MEETING ROOM

Jackfield Boardroom Ryton Suite Ironbridge Suite

L(M) H(M)

W(M)

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Hothorpe Venues Theddingworth Leicestershire LE17 6QX

01858881500 office@hothorpe.co.uk www.hothorpe.co.uk

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The Woodlands is not your average meeting place! It’s somewhere a little different that tends to get delegates relaxed, yet focused. It has somewhat of a wow factor and helps customers put on events that are to be remembered.

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The Woodlands .............................................................................................. The Woodlands - part of Hothorpe Venues is an exclusive use event space that offers a refreshing alternative to the ‘usual’ meeting venue.

In summary, The Woodlands is: A flexible event venue with 23 bedrooms Located on the border of rural Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

It’s light, airy and attractive as well as practical, with three adaptable spaces that can be used flexibly to suit your event objectives. It’s perfect for up to 60 people seated and can accommodate up to 120 people for more informal occasions. The venue is fitted with a sound system, audio visual equipment, air conditioning and Superfast WiFi.

A great ‘meet in the middle’ venue

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

120

Just 20 minutes from the M1/M6/ A14 motorway network and mainline rail links Pleased to offer parking and WiFi

complimentary

car

Part of Hothorpe Venues and just 200 metres from heritage venue, Hothorpe Hall, where extra overnight delegates may be accommodated if required.

Nestled inside the woods and a short amble from the venue, you’ll find The Hideaway – a wonderful outdoor meeting space for true ‘blue sky thinking’! Or, for executive meetings, The Treehouse can offer somewhere even more special. 23 en suite bedrooms – including a luxury treehouse – form a semi-circle around the venue, with large grassed areas in between and an even larger woodland beyond, which are ideal for team building events and relaxing downtime.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

The Woodlands Meeting Room

2.5

6.5

The Woodlands Meeting Room

2.5

The Hideaway (outside)

The Treehouse

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The Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EP

01212452076 enquiries@uniquevenuesbirmingham.com www.uniquevenuesbirmingham.com

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To enable UVB to deliver outstanding events each and every time, we have a small team of dedicated hospitality professionals who bring creativity, passion and individual expertise, which, we believe sets us apart from our competitors. We believe that within our industry ‘people buy people’ before they engage in booking events with your venue, so our dedication to the customer is paramount through the customer journey.

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Unique Venues Birmingham

.............................................................................................. Unique Venues Birmingham provides all of the conferencing and events space you need for the moments that matter.

Theatre Auditoria’s 3 separate auditoria with the largest of the three seating 800 delegates.

The venue you choose for your event is as important as wearing the right pair of shoes - despite all of the time and effort spent on selecting the perfect outfit for a special occasion, all people will remember is the battered old boots you wore!

Book rotunda Offers an iconic setting for gala dinners and drinks receptions for up to 500 people.

A range of high quality conference rooms All the meeting rooms benefit from natural daylight and views over Centenary Square. Our venues complement your personality and give your event the profile it deserves, lifting it from ordinary to extraordinary!

Discovery Terrace This beautiful outdoor garden terrace is a perfect relaxed location for events.

The House auditorium The Studio auditorium The Book Rotunda / Baskerville Corner

800

Shakespeare Memorial Suite Offering a very special setting for exclusive events.

Operating across two historic venues in Birmingham – The Birmingham Repertory Theatre and The iconic Library of Birmingham UVB combines the best of both to provide a memorable venue for all kinds of events of all shapes and sizes.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

800

240

300

160

240

21.2

6.9

16.1

500

8.10

5.6

200/300

Shakespeare Memorial Room

The Suites

200

140

2.7

LOB 101

2.7

LOB 102

2.7

LOB 103

2.7

Burman

Winteringham

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1046 Bristol Road Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6LJ

0121 472 5171 enquiries@woodbrooke.org.uk www.woodbrooke.org.uk

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A first class meeting venue

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Woodbrooke .............................................................................................. Discover Woodbrooke and you’ll never settle for an ordinary meeting and events venue again.

A38, M5 and M42 and also within walking distance of both Selly Oak and Bournville trains stations.

With nine, bright and airy meeting rooms holding up to 100 people, and views over our 10 acres of organically managed grounds your delegates will leave feeling refreshed and inspired.

Our packages offer exceptional value for money and include:

Our friendly and attentive staff will ensure that your event runs smoothly from start to finish. Where else can you wander through a Victorian walled garden, explore the boating lakes or visit a truly unique Quaker library whilst still being a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Birmingham city centre?

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

100

Complimentary Wi-Fi Free equipment hire Unlimited hot & cold drinks Freshly prepared meals Freshly prepared cakes & biscuits. Woodbrooke also benefits from 70 on site bedrooms to accommodate residential meetings and groups.

Located in the vibrant suburb of Selly Oak, Woodbrooke is easily accessible from the

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Cadbury Room

100

Quiet Room

Art Room

Rendel Harris 1

Rendel Harris 2

Sitting Room

Hugh Lawson Room

Eva Koch Room

Archway Room

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Venues SOUTH OF ENGLAND

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The vastness of the area means that there is a whole wealth of choice both interms of cities and also landscapes. Whatever you wish to find in your event space, it’s sure to be possible in the South of England. SOMETHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS Milton Keynes, Bournemouth and Brighton have always been key areas for event’s organisers and we continue to find amazing venues on offer in all three. However, aside from these ever popular cities, there are many other urban choices around Southern England which may not immediately jump to mind, such as Bath, Bristol and Cambridge. The cities in this area tend to differ from their northern rivals as they are on average much smaller and more quaint, meaning they have different advantages on offer. It is important to also highlight the natural, geographical beauty of the countryside in the South of England. From the White Cliffs of Dover and the striking Cornish coast to the flat, vast expanse of the Norfolk Broads the natural beauty of this area is second to none in terms of its diversity. MEETING IN THE SOUTH Each year over 300,000 events take place in the South of England, second only to the number of events that take place in London. Its strong links to London, due to the fact it is the area surrounding the capital, means Southern England is a convenient location for those who want to escape the hectic city lifestyle. If you are looking to meet in The South in 2018 call us on 0845 351 9917 and let us do the rest.

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Venues SOUTH OF ENGLAND

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VENUE Mercure Brighton Seafront, The Norfolk Hotel

124

100

Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel VENUE

126

Ascot Racecourse

102

Mercure Gloucester

128

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

104

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

130

Crowne Plaza Plymouth

106

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

132

Green Park Conference Centre

108

Newbury Racecourse

134

Henley Conferences Greenlands

110

Novotel Southampton

136

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

112

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

138

Homerton Conference Centre

114

Sparsholt Conferences and Events

140

Hylands Estate

116

The Hop Farm

142

KingsGate Conference Centre

118

The Pavilion Reading

144

Knebworth House

120

Venue Reading

146

Lane End

122

Watford Colosseum

148

Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough

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King’s Hedges Road Cambridge CB4 2HY

01223 781200 hello@futurebusinesscentre.co.uk www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk

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We feel reassured with all the Covid-safe measures put in place at the Allia Future Business Centre for our face to face training meetings.

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Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge

.............................................................................................. Allia Future Business Centres are a community of start-ups and companies that are creating solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. With four Covid-safe centres across three locations - Cambridge, East London and Peterborough, we provide flexible workspace, maker spaces, and event and meeting rooms. COVID-safe: Allia Future Business Centres are committed to ensuring that its centres are as safe as possible for its staff, tenants and visitors. We confirm we have complied with the Government’s guidance on managing the risk of Covid-19. Whether you’re hosting a meeting, workshop, or training session, our £9 million purposebuilt building provides a fantastic setting with a number of rooms available, with state-of-the-art AV technology, including The Meeting Room Owl video conferencing for multi-location meetings, various catering packages and on-site parking.

Meeting Rooms For up to 12 people, available to hire from one hour or up to a full day for all the flexibility you need. Coffee machines and chilled water included as standard. Atrium + Roof Terrace We offer informal spaces including a roof terrace and an open plan atrium flooded with natural light, perfect for socially distanced events.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

What’s more, as a not for profit, every event booking helps us to support more environmental and social businesses, so they can create greater impact. Whether you’re choosing a venue for your next meeting, seminar or interview, choose a venue that makes an impact.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Large Meeting Room

Meeting Room 1

Meeting Room 2

Atrium (Covid-safe numbers available on request)

MEETING ROOM

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London Road Peterborough PE2 8AN

01733 666600 hello@fbcpeterborough.co.uk www.futurebusinesscentre.co.uk

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Our recent experience at Allia was flawless, the precautions they have taken for Covid-19 were superb, the room was clean with antibacterial wipes and antibacterial wash readily available for our delegates. Event booker

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Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough

.............................................................................................. Allia Future Business Centres are a community of start-ups and companies that are creating solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. With four centres across three locations – Cambridge, East London and Peterborough, we provide flexible workspace, maker spaces, and event and meeting rooms. COVID-safe: Allia Future Business Centres are committed to ensuring that its centres are as safe as possible for its staff, tenants and visitors. We confirm we have complied with the Government’s guidance on managing the risk of Covid-19. Whether you’re hosting a meeting, workshop or training session, our modern building provides fantastic event space with a large conference room overlooking the grounds of Peterborough United Football Pitch. Along with state-of-the-art AV technology including The Meeting Owl video conferencing

for multi-location meetings, the centre also has an on-site café offering various catering packages and on-site parking. Conference Room A bright room offering striking views onto Peterborough United Football Pitch. The room can hold up to 40 people with current Covid restrictions.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Seminar Room Can hold up to 20 people with current Covid restrictions. This room also has great views onto Peterborough United Football Pitch. We have a range of further meeting rooms, including a Board Room which can seat 12. As a not for profit, every event booking helps us to support more environmental and social businesses, so they can create greater impact.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Conference Room

Seminar Room

Board Room

The Pod

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High Street Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX

0344 346 3611 conferenceandevents@ascot.co.uk www.ascot.co.uk

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Ascot Racecourse has the facilities, technology and flexibility to meet and exceed your expectations no matter what the event. From an intimate meeting or a large conference needing requirements for presentations, dining and break out rooms, Ascot is capable to fulfill these needs.

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Ascot Racecourse .............................................................................................. For over 300 years Ascot has been famous for hosting the world’s finest racing events including Royal Ascot. However, Ascot is also an unrivaled conference and events venue that is truly unique.

breath taking views across the Berkshire countryside beyond, Ascot racecourse is located only minutes from major road networks and is less than an hour from London by rail.

Flexible Focus With over 300 meeting rooms and 4,000 m2 of exhibition space within a 27m high atrium, stylish private dining suites and complimentary parking for over 6,000 cars, Ascot offers clients first-class facilities and caters for a wide range of corporate events from an executive meeting for 10 to an exclusive event for 10,000. Theatre, cabaret and boardroom layouts can be accommodated and standard delegate packages as well as bespoke packages can be tailored to suit any specific event.

Due to the number of attractive open spaces, terraces and lawns available, Ascot also provides clients with the option to host a variety of external activities - ideal for corporate team building, product launches and exhibitions.

Stunning Setting & Outdoor Space Set in 179 acres of stunning parkland, with

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1400

Exceptional Service Whether a small private party, large conference, or exclusive or shared Christmas party night, Ascot’s experienced Conference & Events team ensure all guests receive individual care and attention when hosting their event at the racecourse.

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Pavilion Suite

1400

810

1100

Pavilion 1

400

200

240

300

30.8

2.9

12.7

Pavilion 2

900

400

500

600

49.5

2.9

14.2

Pavilion 3

250

150

160

220

22.6

2.8

16.4

Parade Ring Suite

280

130

160

260

2.9

On 5 Suite

200

51.7

2.2

7.9

Windsor Forest Suite

13.5

2.2

7.5

Ascot Authority Suite

120

100

17.5

2.3

7.3

4.7

2.9

3.5

900

400

550

Hospitality Suite - single Furlong Club (July to October)30.8

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Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG

01296 745100 juliechitty@theambassadors.com atgtickets.com/aylesbury

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a beautiful venue with flexible and creative event spaces and state of the art technology (plus on-site technical team) to suit all your event, conference and meeting needs.

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

.............................................................................................. Located on the ground floor, the main auditorium is renowned for housing high profile shows and productions, and also has the flexibility to host corporate functions and events. It is a 1179 seat theatre with flexible seating to allow cabaret or conference seating. The theatre has full rigging facilities over the stage and across the auditorium, ideal for presentations and evening events.

The in-house technical team can facilitate projection, lighting, sound and staging requirements. We also work closely with external partners to provide additional technical support and/or equipment for your event.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1800

Ideally located in the centre of Aylesbury, the venue is easily accessible from the train and bus station and surrounded by a selection of car parks. Unusual and creative event spaces

Second Space is a smaller more intimate event space that also has flexible seating to enable cabaret or conference set up.

Flexible format In house technical team

The meeting room comes complete with its own credenza for refreshments and plasma screen for presentations.

In house catering if required Beautiful location next to the canal Near to tran

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Main Auditorium

1179

220

110

280

336

Second Space

170

120

140

Meeting Room

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Armada Way Plymouth PL1 2HJ

01752 639988 conference@cpplymouth.valoreurope.com www.crowneplaza.com/plymouthuk

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At Crowne Plaza Plymouth, our team will work with you to plan and create a uniquely tailored event. Our services and expertise are designed to ensure your event’s success every step of the way from start to finish. Lauren Rogers Sales Manager

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Crowne Plaza Plymouth

.............................................................................................. Crowne Plaza Plymouth boasts the largest banqueting and conference hotel in the city. With 6 modern and contemporary meeting rooms all with air conditioning and some with stunning views across Plymouth Hoe, Sutton Harbour and Cornwall. The comfortable bedrooms have luxury bedding and Smart TVs. Executive rooms offer sea views, Sky TV and access to the private Club Lounge. Visit the Leisure Club to work out at the gym, take a dip in the pool or relax in the steam room and sauna or treat yourself to a luxury massage in our Blue Harbour Spa.

MEETING ROOM

You can enjoy a variety of food and drink options throughout the day, from lunch, Afternoon Tea or evening meal in our Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill on the penthouse floor boasting magnificent sea views to casual dining in Drakes Lounge & Bar or simply relax at your leisure with convenient in-room dining.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

450

The hotel is an easy walk from the sea front and the city centre and nearby Plymouth Station has direct trains to London in just over 3 hours. The A38 is close by joining the M5 motorway at Exeter near Exeter International Airport (EXT).

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Mariner Suite

450

260

240

380

26.2

5.1

15.2

Commonwealth Suite

120

21.5

2.4

Executive Boardroom

8.5

2.4

7.2

Astor Suite

9.6

2.4

Walter Raleigh Suite

6.4

2.4

3.6

2.4

3.5

Syndicate A & B

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100 Longwater Avenue Green Park Reading RG2 6GP

01189 450 122 maddison.white@mapletree.com.sg www.greenpark.co.uk

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The Conference Centre at Green Park is perfect for hosting a variety of events! If you’re planning a one-to-one meeting or a large annual conference, you can join the many discerning companies across the UK who have enjoyed our conference facilities.

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Green Park Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. Located at 100 Longwater Avenue, the Conference Centre is located hosts a front reception, 24 hour security, free ample carparking, free WiFi and Byte Cafe which offers a variety of refreshments and is open for breakfast through to late afternoon. The Conference Centre’s in-house hospitality team provides an outstanding catering service with menus that can be tailored to any individual tastes and themes. Our hospitality menu offers a range of delicious options for breakfast, lunch and snacks, and we pride ourselves on the great customer

MEETING ROOM

service that we have to offer as well as our flexibility, so if there is anything bespoke that you’re looking for, please just ask. Green Park meeting rooms are easily accessible by road, rail and bus. With dedicated Fast-track bus routes running direct from Reading station every 10 minutes, Junction 11 of the M4 just around the corner and the Number 23 National Bike Route – running from central Reading to Basingstoke – you’re sure to enjoy a pleasant journey before the meeting has even begun.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Conference Centre

250

150

205

26.6

2.75

17.6

Cirrus

120

14.7

2.75

8.9

Stratus

120

14.7

2.75

8.9

Pollen

6.5

2.75

4.5

Nectar

5.25

2.75

4.5

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Venue Henley, Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 3AU

01491 418810 info@venuehenley.com venuehenley.com

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Henley Conferences Greenlands

.............................................................................................. Venue Henley is set within the 30-acre Henley Business School estate in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, alongside the River Thames. The magnificent Grade II Listed Building is steeped in history, offering a range of flexible capacities & facilities along with a 100-bed hotel. Offering excellent all year-round conference, meeting & private function space, clients can host a multitude of events from corporate entertainment, product launches, team building activities & much more.

Henley-on-Thames & 5 miles from the riverside town of Marlow. Easily accessed from the M40, M4 & M25, offering secure on-site parking for up to 200 vehicles. Regular rail links available into Henley town with a 5-minute taxi transfer to the venue. With a dedicated events team our aim is to ensure your event, whether large or small, is a complete success.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

115

All-year round availability Free on-site parking

11 good sized conference rooms & 40 meeting rooms situated in the main house & the adjacent River House building. All with AV technology, full support can be given from our skilled on-site technical team if required.

Accommodation Accredited sustainable venue Outdoor team building Venue with a view

Venue Henley is just 40 minutes by car from London Heathrow airport, less than 3 miles from the centre of

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

National Grid

115

Hambleden

Thomas Kempner (TK)

BOARDROOM

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

U-SHAPE

H(M)

W(M)

10.20

4.63

13.78

14.76

2.66

9.82

9.97

4.50

8.33

12.17

2.97

7.30

TK Meeting Rooms

4.40

New Suite 1

8.26

3.34

New Suite 2

7.30

3.36

5.90

River House Upper

6.90

5.20

16.60

Jarratt

9.91

6.34

9.91

River House Lower

10.94

2.42

7.18

Institute of Directors (IOD)

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20 Downing Street Cambridge CB2 3DT

01223 464491 stnhc-salesadm@hilton.com www.cambridge.hilton.com

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A stylish contemporary hotel located in the heart of the beautiful City of Cambridge.

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Hilton Cambridge City Centre

.............................................................................................. Located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to attractions and nightlife, Hilton Cambridge City Centre is the perfect base for exploring the university town. We’re easily accessible by road and rail, and just 45 minutes from London Kings Cross. As the largest central hotel in Cambridge, you’ll find all you need for an unforgettable stay including a fitness room and a relaxed restaurant and lounge. Plan an event for up to 220 guests in our self-contained meeting space, with five flexible meeting rooms and a stylish atrium with skylight.

Free WiFi in guest rooms and public areas Pet friendly hotel, close to colleges, museums, shopping, theatre and punting Self-contained conference and meeting space

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

220

LivingWell fitness gym Executive Lounge Valet parking

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Isaac Newton Suite

220

120

150

2.8

Newton

160

120

13.5

2.8

Issac

2.8

Hawking

7.7

2.5

6.9

Tennyson

7.8

2.7

6.9

Byron

7.5

2.7

6.5

Wordsworth

7.1

2.7

6.4

MEETING ROOM

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C/o Homerton College Hills road Cambridge CB2 8PH

01223 747218 conferences@homerton.cam.ac.uk www.homertonconference.com

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Homerton Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. Experience for yourself what Homerton can do for your event. Our friendly and professional conference team ensure event planning with us is both easy, affordable & successful. We provide a wide variety of services, from a contemporary purpose built conference Centre, on site AV support staff, bright, airy meeting spaces filled with natural light and modern equipment, through to wonderful outdoor spaces and fantastic food. With a portfolio of 500 + bedrooms available outside of university term dates, significant on-site parking and within walking distance of the cities mainline railway station, here at Homerton, we are in a prime location for business access in the south of the city. Literally next door to the prestigious Addenbrookes Hospital and Biomedical

Campus we are simultaneously less than 15 minutes from the City centre. Host a top notch scientific exhibition or come celebrate a special dining event with us, attend a prestigious residential conference or an AGM with your parent company. Whatever your needs, we are confident we have something to suit. Easily accessible, large residential options, magnificent landscaped grounds & gardens, innovative event planning, a brand new fantastic contemporary bar & lounge, there is something for all here at Homerton.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

250

Premium hospitality with a college flair.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Paston Brown

Alison Shrubsole

Horobin

Bamford

Skillicorn

Bamford/Skillicorn Single Room

MEETING ROOM

Ibberson 2 Auditorium ( Out Of Term)

260

120

Boulind Suite ( Out Of Term)

180

100

120

30-55

36-48

Mab Rooms ( Out Of Term) Various

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Hylands House London Road Chelmsford Essex Cm2 8wq

01245605500 hylands@chelmsford.gov.uk hylandsestate.co.uk

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Hylands Estate is a stunning venue to hold your business event, with staff who take pride in providing the highest level of service and excellent catering options, we are confident you will be thrilled with your experience.

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Hylands Estate .............................................................................................. Set amongst the most beautiful surroundings, Hylands House, with it’s glorious restored rooms, is the perfect location for photoshoots and filming. Our large estate is ideal for large outdoor events such as concerts, charity events and shows. Our dedication, flexibility, and passion for our beautiful venue will certainly create the event you wish for.

Hylands Estate offers an impressive setting for holding Business & Corporate Events such as meetings, conferences and seminars. Surrounded by 574 acres of peaceful parkland, our opulent period interiors within the house and our crisp, contemporary Grand Pavilion can provide a perfect setting for your business event. Hylands House has a choice of many rooms to suit a variety of styles and capacities for up to 300 guests.

Rooms available from 10 – 300 delegates

300

Competitive delegate rates

Hylands Estate caters for a range of business functions, from small early morning breakfast meetings to large scale events. Exclusively hire specific rooms, the entire House or our Grand Pavilion, whatever suits your needs.

State of the art AV Excellent transport links Free WIFI Free parking

We have full and half day packages available to suit your meeting requirements or, alternatively, we can tailor our packages and offer bespoke rates depending your needs.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE CABARET

BANGQUET L(M) H(M) W(M)

3.6

6.5

Hylands House West Wing (Banqueting Room & Terra

100

Grand Pavilion

300

200

300

Hylands House First Floor (HanburySuite) Hylands House East Wing (Drawing Room & Library)

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2 Staplee Way Parnwell Peterborough PE1 4YT

01733 60 20 40 conference@kingsgateuk.com www.kingsgate-uk.org

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One of the best conference centres around.

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KingsGate Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. Conference venue by design. Our venue is designed to suit your business needs: 1500 seat Auditorium and welcome Atrium 3 large suites 7 meeting rooms 2 discreet and comfortable informal rooms In-house high tech AV/PA & technicians On-site Café Free car-park Free WiFi KingsGate is located on the outskirts of the fastgrowing city of Peterborough, with easy links to major roads and the east coast mainline. KingsGate to Kings Cross London is just 50 minutes by train. With a reputation for delivering successful events, excellent customer service and value for money,

KingsGate is the ideal venue for any kind of conference, exhibition or business meeting. At the heart of KingsGate is our inspiring 1500-seater Auditorium, with over 740 square metres of floor space and a theatre sized stage with in house high spec AV/PA and highly skilled technicians.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1500

For conferences, larger meetings, briefings, product launches or training, KingsGate has three large suites, all equipped to the highest of standards and able to be configured to suit specific requirements. There are also seven smaller meetings rooms suitable for individual hire or for use as breakout rooms. Some rooms include their own kitchenette and toilet facility, perfect for use as private or selfcontained events. From breakfast meetings, working lunches, evening receptions and banquets, KingsGate’s 5* rated caterers can provide it all.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM Auditorium Atrium

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

1500

320

400

11.5

8.7

W(M)

Carmichael

350

180

21.6

3.5

Seymour

250

120

3.6

Carey

150

14.5

3.3

10.2

3.3

Lake, Lewis, Luther

3.3

Wesley, Wilberforce

3.3

Booth

3.3

Whitefield

3.3

Spurgeon

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2 Staplee Way Parnwell Peterborough PE1 4YT

01733 60 20 40 conference@kingsgateuk.com www.kingsgate-uk.org

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One of the best conference centres around.

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Knebworth House .............................................................................................. Knebworth House is a spectacular historic house, home of the Lytton family since 1940. Set in 250 acres of attractive parkland with excellent motorway links via the A1M and just 28 miles north of London. Venues include the 500 year old house, 16th Century Tithe Barns, Lytton and Cobbold Barns and ten marquee sites from 12 acres upwards available for:

Our on site team will manage your event with dedication and professional efficiency and cater for all your catering needs. Renowned for our flexibility, Knebworth looks forward to welcoming you and ensuring your event is a success on every occasion.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1500

Meetings and Conferences Training Dining Outdoor activities and fun days Festivals and concerts up to 125,000 people Weddings and celebrations Exhibitions and product launches

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Manor Barn

180

100

180

21.5

4.6

7.5

Lodge Barn

100

120

4.6

Cobbold Barn

150

200

20.3

2.5

9.7

Lytton Barn

9.7

2.5

9.7

Jacobean Banqueting Hall

100

7.6

7.5

Victorian Library

6.5

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Church Road, Lane End, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3HH

+44 ( 0) 1494 881171 info@lane-end-conferences.co.uk www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk

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There are three things that make us stand out from the crowd – value for money, exclusivity and our policy of continual improvement.

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Lane End .............................................................................................. Lane End Conference Centre is purpose built to accommodate all the training and hosting needs of your business. The dedicated conference facilities are fully equipped with the latest technologies, have on-site catering services, and are fully air-conditioned with plenty of natural light. The venue offers five self-contained buildings with a total of eight conference rooms and 24 syndicate rooms.

We also have 111 en-suite bedrooms which are finished to a high standard and are available to hire 7 days a week as part of the conference facilities if required.

Our dedicated team will oversee every detail so you can focus on making sure your stay with us is valuable and productive. If you are making use of the residential facilities, we have a friendly reception which is open between 7am and 11pm.

Located in Buckinghamshire, Lane End Conference Centre is conveniently located a short drive from London Heathrow Airport 23 miles from Terminal 5.

Click below for a detailed description of each building and the accommodation available to help you select the one right for your business.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

100

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Wycombe Hall Conference Room 1

100

12.4

2.7

8.1

Wycombe Hall Conference Room 2

11.44

3.09

7.26

Wycombe Hall Conference Room 3

9.04

2.98

4.98

Wycombe Court Conference Room 1

12.45

2.72

7.22

Wycombe Lodge Conference Room 1

12.24

2.97

7.17

Wycombe Lodge Conference Room 2

8.23

2.36

5.37

Quad Conference Room

9.52

2.61

6.06

The Pavilion

150

100

18.33

4.48

9.07

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149 Kings Road Brighton BN1 2PP

01273 351 0122 csales.mercurebrightonseafront@jupiterhotels.co.uk www.mercurebrighton.co.uk

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A first class meeting venue.

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Mercure Brighton Seafront, The Norfolk Hotel

.............................................................................................. The Beautifully renovated Mercure Brighton Seafront, The Norfolk Hotel encapsulates the perfect blend of exquisite Regency splendour with a dash of quirky Brighton charm. Located directly on the Brighton Seafront just a short distance from the heart of the city centre the Mercure offers its guests an idyllic relaxing environment for both business and leisure The hotel has 6 meeting rooms with varying capacities to accommodate from 2 to 180 delegates. Our West Pier & Coast View suites have stunning views overlooking the seafront which makes them an inspirational setting for smaller boardroom meetings and training events. The Grand Ballroom is perfect for larger meeting and banqueting events with its

high ceilings, large mirrors and stunning chandeliers. With 116 elegantly refurbished bedrooms all with newly upgraded en-suite bathrooms. For the added luxury you can opt to upgrade to one of the hotels 30 beautiful privilege rooms overlooking the Mews courtyard or to one of the 16 luxurious Seaview rooms.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

180

The hotels NH bar is the perfect spot to unwind with a relaxing cocktail or a locally brewed beer. Visitors with a keen eye will notice that the bar front is the new home to pieces from the iconic West Pier, which were salvaged from the fire that destroyed it almost two decades ago. For those looking to dine in the hotels newly transformed Goulty Restaurant will be treated to a menu inspired by the local area.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM Ballroom

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

180

150

5.49

3.66

2.74

9.1

Norfolk Suite

Coast View 1

9.3

Coast View 2

4.35

2.74

9.1

West Pier 1

5.22

2.44

4.88

West Pier 2

5.22

2.44

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Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel 1 Old Gloucester Road Winterbourne Bristol, BS36 1RP

01454 355012 063cs@jupiterhotels.co.uk http://www.mercurebristol.co.uk/

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A stunning location in the South Gloucestershire countryside combined with the convenience of close proximity to the M4/ M5 interchange make this venue the perfect place to mix business with relaxation.

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Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel

.............................................................................................. Our commitment to quality means we take care of every detail for your meeting - from ensuring that individual objectives are realised, to offering a menu that perfectly suits everyone’s tastes - all set against the backdrop of our elegant country house hotel which is set in its own landscaped gardens. Your dedicated meeting planner will help organise every aspect of your day: they’ll ask the right questions to find out what’s important to you and will take ownership on the day to ensure a successful event.

MEETING ROOM

Only minutes from the M4, M5 and M32 the hotel is the ideal location for conferences and corporate events, with 6 meeting rooms 68 bedrooms

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

180

Free parking for 150 cars Free high speed wi-fi throughout

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Park Suite

180

120

150

15.85

2.44

9.76

Park Avenue Suite

9.76

2.44

Park Side Suite

9.76

2.44

Chestnut Suite

3.04

4.9

Cedar Suite

3.04

4.9

Willow Suite

4.25

3.04

4.9

Library Suite

4.25

3.04

4.9

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Bondend Lane Upton St Leonards Gloucester GL4 8ED

01452 255 012 csales.mercuregloucesterbowdenhall@jupiterhotels.co.uk www.mercuregloucester.co.uk

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A first class conference and meeting venue.

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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

.............................................................................................. Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel offers all the inspiration and flexibility to help you get the most out of your meeting. Surrounded by beautiful grounds yet just three miles from Gloucester, this classically-styled country house hotel is the ideal location for corporate and conference events alike.

Package includes expect from Mercure

everything and much

you more.

Included in your package: Free high speed Wi-Fi for all delegates A welcome from your dedicated meeting host

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

180

Coffee and speciality teas throughout the day

Hotel facilities at a glance:

72 bedrooms 6 meeting rooms Largest meeting room holds 180

Sweetie and nut station in the room to boost your delegates’ concentration

Outdoor and indoor team building facilities Bar & Brasserie at Bowden

Fresh, varied and healthy lunch options with a 2 course working, finger or conference buffet lunch in the restaurant

Free parking for 150 cars Short drive from Gloucester and the M5 Junction 11A

LCD Projector and screen with user guide and onsite support available

FREE high speed Wi-Fi throughout

Summary ‘one bill’ account covering all charges – with no hidden costs

12 acres of attractive parkland

Individually tailored to your meeting requirements. Our Day Delegate Meeting

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

The Lakeside Suite

180

The Ambassador Suite

100

Presidential

Senate

Congress

Boardroom

BOARDROOM

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

180

17.3

2.59

12.1

15.25

3.6

8.1

8.9

3.6

8.1

3.6

6.35

9.45

3.6

6.3

5.75

3.4

4.35

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

20 12

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Elcot Newbury Berkshire RG20 8NJ

0844 815 9060 csales.mercurenerburyelcotpark@jupiterhotels.co.uk www.mercurenewbury.co.uk

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There are 9 stunning meeting rooms on offer at the Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel which offer flexibility for your delegates.

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Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

.............................................................................................. Mercure Elcot Park Hotel Newbury is a Georgian Manor House overlooking the Kennet valley and has many period features within the building.

together. The hotel can arrange all of this for you based on your specific requirements, either as the main event or as an extra add on to a meeting or conference.

Elcot Park has 73 bedrooms 9 conferences spaces that can hold up to 140 people. The grounds of the hotel are set in 6 acres of beautiful gardens and some areas of the grounds are not currently being used.

9 meeting rooms fully equipped with high speed WiFi and AV equipment, space for up to 140 delegates with free parking for 150 cars and a stunning countryside location just 5 minutes from the M4 (Junction 14 & Junction 13 )makes us the preferred choice for meeting rooms in Berkshire.

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel is a great venue for team building activities if you’re looking to add something a little different to your meeting and you want to get your delegates really involved and working

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

L(M)

120

2.5

7.93

4.2

6.1

7.01

4.2

6.1

13.11

2.5

6.1

14.33

2.5

6.1

140

Chatsworth Suite

Paxton Suite

Blenheim Suite

110

140

BANGQUET

U-SHAPE

Percy Shelly Suite

Balmoral Suite

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

CABARET

H(M)

W(M)

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London Road Watlington OX49 5SQ

01844 351496 events@mercurethame.com www.lambertarms.co.uk

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Originally a 16th century coaching inn, the hotel is full of character but has the added advantage of modern bedrooms, great outdoor spaces and spacious and light meeting spaces on the ground floor.

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Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

.............................................................................................. “We have introduced intensified hygiene & prevention measures to ensure your safety. The ALLSAFE label represents our new elevated cleanliness protocols, and provides assurance that these standards are being met in this hotel”. Mr Mark Tullet, Hotel Manager The Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is conveniently located just 10min from Thame & 15min drive from Oxford, making it a great place to stay for those looking to travel into the city. Set at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, this hotel caters perfectly to both business and leisure stays. Guests can choose from standard and superior room options, all of which are comfortable with modern décor and luxurious touches.

MEETING ROOM Wine Room

After a busy day of business or exploring, guests can enjoy a gourmet meal in the Kite Restaurant & Bar in Watlington, or relax with a drink from the fantastic selection in the Lounge Bar. The beer garden is beautifully furnished, great for warmer days. The hotel boasts six fully-fitted meeting rooms for up to 120 guests, to cater for large conferences or business events.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

120

Located on M40 J6, the hotel is an ideal venue for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is located near the beautiful city of Oxford, Thame and Bicester Village. A circular cycle path and Britain’s Oldest Road Ridgeway are also close by.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Wycombe

Buckingham

Thame

Oxford Suite

120

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Newbury Racecourse Newbury Berkshire RG14 7NZ

01635 40015 events@newburyracecourse.co.uk www.events.newburyracecourse.co.uk

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Newbury Racecourse is a venue like no other. We have over 50 unique spaces across the site and as an independent racecourse we have a flexibility like no other to try and accommodate all events. Because we are more than just a racecourse.

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Newbury Racecourse .............................................................................................. Newbury Racecourse is one of the largest conference and event spaces in Berkshire, with fantastic facilities that can be adapted to fulfil client requirements and ensure that their events have that wow factor that so many people are looking for. Set amongst 225 acres of natural beauty, the four main buildings each house a diverse collection of event spaces and offer spectacular views of the racecourse and Parade Ring. Delegates can expect to see what is quirky and unusual about Newbury Racecourse. We can offer space from 10 to 22,000 guests, with a large spectrum of opportunities in between. It’s a flexible space too, from filming to team building, award nights and sporting opportunities. With the majority of the completion of the £50m site redevelopment

finalised in 2018, the racecourse’s external areas are at the highest standard. As such a large leading venue in the local area we are conscious of making a sustainable difference as a company and have various procedures in place across the whole site in order to do this. We have a dedicated Green Team implementing new initiatives and constantly looking for new ideas on how to improve our impact. Newbury Racecourse has its own onsite hotel.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1000

The Lodge is a 36-bedroom hotel that offers excellent rooms, great services and the relaxed ambience you would expect of a modern boutique hotel. Whether you are staying for business of leisure you will have everything you need for an enjoyable stay.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

The Owners Club

240

120

200

3.10

17.40

Grandstand Ground Floor

1000

450

600

700

58.61

16.56

Grandstand Second Floor

550

250

400

550

58.60

3.2

13.41

Hampshire Stand Second Floor

300

120

200

260

43.61

3.10

12.70

The Royal Box

2.49

The Fred Winter and Mandarin Suite

100

120

23.57

2.5

Paddock View

120

100

22.69

2.8

7.94

Long Room

120

180

26.35

2.6

11.39

Small Synidicate

5.87

2.48

4.30

Large Syndicate

7.84

2.48

5.85

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1 West Quay Road Southampton SO15 1RA

+44 (0) 2380 330 550 h1073-sb@accor.com www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1073-novotel-southampton

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Style and professionalism perfectly describe events at Novotel Southampton.

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Novotel Southampton .............................................................................................. Meet With Success At Novotel On-demand meeting rooms and business facilities. Let our specialists provide expert guidance for your conferences, meetings and seminars. We care about your success and our teams are driven by your needs and desires. We can advise, organise, provide high-tech equipment and more.

Business Facilities 10 purpose-designed, meeting rooms

fully

equipped

capacity for up to 450 people, theatrestyle

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

450

all meetings rooms have natural daylight and air conditioning, and offer flexible

Stylish And Care-Free Meetings The 10 modern meeting rooms can accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 450 guests. All rooms are equipped with wireless internet, professional projection capabilities and air conditioning.

layouts plus breakout areas latest technology, including WiFi dedicated support and guidance available

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Normandie Suite

450

250

Le Havre

150

360

Caen

100

Cherbourg

100

Dieppe

Bayeux

Fecamp Rouen

Deauville

Honfleur

BOARDROOM

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Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HP

01865 288846 conference@sbs.ox.ac.uk www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/school/conference-venue-and-facilities-hire

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This venue has the latest audio-visual facilities as well as a dedicated and friendly team on hand to take care of every last detail.

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Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

.............................................................................................. Conference@OxfordSaïd is one of the UK’s leading conference, meeting and event providers. Located in Oxford we have high quality function and event spaces along with superb bar and entertainment facilities. We have two unique venues to choose from, each equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities as well as a dedicated and friendly team on hand to take care of every last detail. Our fully accredited Park End Street venue is located in the heart of Oxford city centre, offering immediate access to the train station adjacent to the venue.

Education Centre, following a £28 million investment, our Park End Street venue offers a wide variety of facilities to the very highest of standards. New to 2018: Oxford Hub for International Virtual Education (HIVE).

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

317

Saïd Business School has opened its doors to a state-of-the-art classroom that blends the virtual reach with real engagement. Presenters can engage with attendees joining from across the globe as if they were in the same room. It is the first of its kind in the UK and only the second installation in the world.

With the addition in 2012 of the West Wing - officially known as The Thatcher Business

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Nelson Mandela Lecture Theatre

317

Rhodes Trust / Lecture Theatre IV

124

Edmond Safra / Lecture Theatre V

Seminar Room A

100

Seminar Rooms 8 and 13

Andrew Cormack

Lecture Theatres Vi, eni, VII

Classroom 1 and Clore Lecture Room

Classroom 2

135

Seminar Rooms 7-12

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Sparsholt College, Winchester Hampshire SO21 2NF

01962 797 259 conferences@sparsholt.ac.uk www.conferences.sparsholt.ac.uk

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The Sparsholt Conferences and Events team would love to hear from you to discuss how we can help to meet all your meeting and conference needs. Hilary Parsons, Conference and Events Executive

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Sparsholt Conferences and Events

.............................................................................................. Sparsholt Conferences and Events combines the convenience of the city, situated just 4 miles from central Winchester, with the rural tranquility of being set in 450 acres of breathtaking Hampshire countryside. We can offer your function the space it needs to breathe. Our flexible event space, both indoors and outside, is a popular choice for a team away day, weekly meeting, trade fair or conference, whether private or public. In addition to meeting rooms and dining space, our purpose-built conference centre Westley Court, has 25 en-suite bedrooms and ample, free parking. Larger residential conferences can be accommodated in our onsite halls of residence during the Easter and Summer vacations.

MEETING ROOM Gilbert White, Westley Court

We believe every event is unique and will work with you to provide a customised service something which is reflected in our positive testimonials. As you would expect from an education-based establishment, our unparalleled range of conference facilities, gives you peace of mind for a smoothrunning event.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

130

We can provide a wide range of tailor-made catering options to suit your requirements from a full English breakfast to a working lunch and a formal dinner with a focus on fresh and local ingredients and with any special dietary requirements in mind. Please contact Sparsholt Conferences and Events to see how we can help make your event a reality.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

130

13.7

3.5

Cobbett’s, Westley Court

9.15

2.4

10.35

Dickens

9.5

2.7

6.6

7.25

2.35

4.37

6.2

2.35

3.8

4.07

2.5

3.7

2.5

Chute Boardroom

Tennyson

Awdry TS09 (double classroom) Syndicate rooms x 4 (Westley Court) Norman Lecture Theatre (p.m, w/e and vacations)

Classrooms (p.m, w/e and vacations)

2.3

3.3

100

6.5

7.89

8.17

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Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY

01622 870801 corporate@thehopfarm.co.uk www.hopfarm.co.uk

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The Hop Farm is Kent’s landmark, historic events venue. The service and quality of catering is second to none and the variety of spaces and different styles offer so much choice. - Miguel Fenton, Head of Marketing, Sales & PR

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The Hop Farm .............................................................................................. The Hop Farm is Kent’s leading meeting and conference venue. Featuring the world’s largest collection of Victorian oast houses, the historic backdrop, it features a variety of function suites in different styles to choose from. All the suites come complete with the latest in AV and complimentary superfast Wi-Fi. The first-class, in-house hospitality and catering provide seamless service and a range of menus and packages that are of the most competitive in the industry. Value for money and the highest quality are at the core of what The Hop Farm delivers. Whether you are looking to book an interview room for 4 people or a theatre style conference for 400 delegates, the Hop Farms suites are ideal, modern and exquisite in decor.

MEETING ROOM

The Hop Farm is located just a few minutes from the M25/M20 and Paddock Wood train station, which is direct to London Terminals in just 40 minutes, making it easy to get to if you are looking for a South East/Greater London venue.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

400

There are 500 acres of event grounds at The Hop Farm which are used throughout the year for both team-building days and corporate fun days, particularly in the Summer. The Hop Farm supplies a range of activities depending on your requirements, from building communication between peers and department, to simply bonding between colleagues and friends. A popular choice is festival themed corporate celebration days, with family activities, live music, bars and BBQ’s provided by The Hop Farm.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

The Dray

400

150

200

120

Dray Marquee

340

120

220

130

Whites

150

120

Shires

Roundels

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The Pavilion 143-145 Oxford Rd. Reading RG1 7UY

0118 983 9080 eventsmanager@thepavilion.org.uk www.thepavilion.org.uk

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The Pavilion is here for all of your venue hire needs with a flexible space, in-house catering, and dedicated events team.

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The Pavilion Reading .............................................................................................. Our space is flexible enough to cater for all your requirements. We can cater to corporate events: including seminars, training, board meetings, presentations, and whatever other needs you may have. We have a large number of rooms, some of which can be split with a sliding partition or used as one room, giving you great flexibility for your meeting. We can set up the rooms just as you need with meeting tables, rows of chairs and complete with TV or projectors. Our Auditorium is large enough to hold 600 people; it is perfect for you hold a concert, conference, or other special events. We have a PA system, projector, stage lights, and more that you can hire out, and our price includes a trained operator. Or if you’re looking for a more creative space for discussion, or a calming setting for a

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

counselling or therapy group, why not try our more informal rooms with comfortable seating and beautiful decor. We can host for groups of between 2 and 600 people.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

550

Our café - Café 12 - is open Tuesday Friday 10:00 - 14:00, which offers a variety of refreshments, snacks, lunch, and more for you to purchase during your event. If you were looking for more catered event, don’t worry our Café 12 has their very own catering team that can be tailored to your event’s needs. Customer Satisfaction is taken very seriously and for that reason, we have a very dedicated event organiser. We can guarantee that your expectations are beyond met.

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

The Auditorium

550

150

The Main Hall

250

150

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

180

CABARET

The Circle

300

The Wesley Hall

100

The Roberts-Whitefield

The Spirit Lounge

The Campbell

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University of Reading, Venue Reading, Park House, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UR

0118 378 5657 info@venuereading.com venuereading.com

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A first class meeting venue.

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Venue Reading .............................................................................................. Venue Reading is situated on the main University of Reading Whiteknights campus surrounded by 130 hectares of beautiful parkland. With all-year round availability, flexible range of capacities & facilities, including meeting rooms, lecture theatre, exhibition space & accommodation from our Cedars Hotel, all are available within one of our portfolios of venues, Whiteknights campus, London Road campus & Thames Valley Science Park. With everything from traditional buildings rich in heritage to modern state of the art spaces, clients can host an array of events, dinners & private functions, product launches, private parties, outdoor team building activities & much more. During the summer vacation Venue Reading have the capacity to accommodate large residential conferences, as further facilities including the halls of residence become available.

These facilities provide a wider range of diverse space ideal for those larger functions including academic seminars & corporate events. Venue Reading is in a prime location for the South-East of England & has excellent transport links. A mainline train station is approximately 2.5 miles from the Whiteknights campus & has good connections with most locations in the UK, along with regular bus services which stops directly on campus. Easily accessed from the M4 & M25 with London Heathrow airport approximately a 45 minute drive.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

400

With a dedicated events team our aim is to ensure your event, whether large or small, is a complete success.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Meadow Suite

150

110

17.88

9.2

Cedars Meeting Room

7.4

11.79

Gateway Conference Room (TVSP)

10.04

3.76

9.53

400

12.30

6.21

7.20

6.10

9.56

9.3

275

21.55

3.55

18.17

8.94

3.65

5.87

400

206

32.10

14.60

Carrington 101 Palmer G10 Palmer Breakout Room Ground Floor Palmer Breakout Room First Floor Henley Business School G11 Henley Business School G03 Great Hall

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Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN

01923474100 jkirk@watfordcolosseum.co.uk www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

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With adaptable spaces and a great catering team on offer, this is a fantastic venue choice in which to host a stand-out event.

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Watford Colosseum .............................................................................................. A unique setting for an unforgettable event, from conferences and exhibitions to private drinks and canape receptions, right through to corporate gala dinners, Watford Colosseum boasts a great range of adaptable spaces and offers the perfect venue to hire for any event in Watford or Hertfordshire. With a variety of options available to suit all requirements, our dedicated hospitality team will work with you to plan your perfect event. Watford Colosseum is a major hospitality and entertainment venue, conveniently located in the heart of Watford, with ample adjacent parking. The warm and welcoming public spaces of the Colosseum provide the ideal venue for

your special event. Whether you are hosting a trade show, product launch, formalmeeting, theatre-style event or formal banquent, you are guaranteed to receive a warm welcome and personal service from our dedicated inhouse event and hospitality team.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1300

Our team is able to create a totally bespoke event, with our creative and innovative team of chefs providing menus that use only the freshest ingredients, making the best use of seasonal local produce and incorporating any themes or special requests. All complemented by an extensive and contemporary wine, spirit and beer list.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

Auditorium

1300

400

Forum

160

MEETING ROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

420

600

120

BOARDROOM

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Venues LONDON

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As a world renowned capital city with a rich history and culture, London needs very little introduction. Having gained even more popularity since the Olympics in 2012, London continues to gain recognition around the world as one of the most influential and noteworthy meeting and event areas. It remains one of the world’s most accessible cities with great transport infrastructure, including the famous black cabs and red double-decker buses. This combination of utility and culture only adds to its appeal. DIVERSITY AND VARIETY The constant buzz of London appeals to many as it is constantly evolving and there is always something to do. This is reflected in the fact many see it as the multi-cultural hub of the UK. This mixing of cultures reflects in the diversity of venue choice and what the venues themselves offer to make an event stand out. The perfect combination of old, historical architecture and new, contemporary skyscrapers means there is a varied choice of building to host your event in. As a key player in the business world, London boasts a wide range of sophisticated meeting rooms and grand conference venues. It also makes it a clear choice for any meetings, events or conferences with international attendees as it is already firmly on the world stage. As a result we see over 360,000 events taking place every year in London which represents approximately 30% of the total number of events which .take . . . .place . . . . .in. .the . . .UK . . .each . . . . year. ..............................................

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Venues LONDON

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PAGE

VENUE

Business Design Centre

154

Queen Mary Venues

166

ILEC Conference Centre

156

Royal College of Physicians London

168

Imperial College London

158

Sadler’s Wells Theatre

170

Novotel London Paddington

160

Sofitel London St James

172

Novotel London Tower Bridge

162

St James Court Htotel

174

Novotel London West

164

The Kia Oval

176

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52 Upper Street London, N1 0QH

0207 288 6475 info@bdc.london bdc.london/venue-info

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Business Design Centre is one of London’s most popular conference & exhibition venues. With over 900,000 visitors & hundreds of events each year, the BDC offers a stylish and flexible space for everything from banquets to conferences & exhibitions.

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Business Design Centre

.............................................................................................. in 1988. The flexibility of the venue allows for a wide variety of events from catering for 2,500 theatre style down to 5 U-Shape in the purpose built conference centre, which comes inclusive of move-able acoustic walling to adapt to any event type and size.

The Royal Agricultural Hall opened in 1862, hosting livestock and agricultural events. In 1986, the site was unveiled as the Business Design Centre and has since become one of the UK’s most stylish conference and exhibition venues. The BDC is based in the vicinity of the City and Central London, located in the vibrant area of Angel, Islington.

Mezzanine

5330

Business Design Centre has also become one of the industry’s leading sustainable venues, winning many awards over a number of years. The site was the UK’s first CarbonNeutral venue (certified in 2010) and has since worked on a number of projects to improve its environmental impact even further, holding its social responsibilities at the very heart of the business.

The BDC has a total of 14 event spaces including a conference centre with an Auditorium, Gallery Hall and smaller conference rooms, as well as the infamous Mezzanine space which boasts the original ironwork from its Agricultural Hall past. The Grade II listed space has been home to a number of well-known shows over the years, including the BAFTAs, the CBI conference hosted by Tony Blair and the first New Designers Show opened by Princess Diana

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

2500

850

950

1200

70.37

16.5

30.7

Gallery Hall/Atrium

700

360

288

360

42.69

19.7

6.85

Auditorium

500

144

224

280

23.58

16.47

Room A

250

102

144

180

11.47

2.8

23.18

Room B

7.34

3.1

8.6

Room C

7.27

3.1

8.6

Room D

7.14

3.1

Room E

9.7

3.1

Room F

8.9

3.1

7.21

Executive Centre

100

10.75

2.8

15.6

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47 Lillie Road London, SW6 1UD

44(0)20766668470 h5623-sb@accor.com www.ilecconferencecentre.co.uk

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Located in central London with an impressive, spacious design. - Lisa Jackson

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ILEC Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. ILEC Conference Centre features one of London’s smartest venue. The main London Suite provides formidable flexibility enabling planners to choose from over 30 floor plans to suit events of up to 1200 guests. This impressive pillar-free hall is also fitted with stateof-the-art technologies and stylish contemporary décor, perfect to create the most engaging set-up designed for your audience.

floors and with stunning views of the London skyline, the hotel offers 504 fully equipped guest rooms.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Guest can also relax while enjoying a true British experience in our George and Dragon pub.

1200

ILEC at a glance Set the space, set the pace – Fashion the London suite to your needs to enhance your event and engage with your audience

The high ceiling will permit the most ambitious production combined with in-built LED lighting to fashion various mood or dramatic sets. Additional syndicate rooms, all with natural daylight, are also available as meeting spaces, hospitality lounges or break-out rooms.

Open for Business – Vast and spacious and so modular, our 1700m2 venue will stage your exhibit to its best Picture Perfect – The London Suite is a stunning set to accommodate 800 seated guests

The venue also provides a unique residential solution with UK’s only 3* Ibis hotel, combining stunning facilities and competitive packages. Built over 12

Head Start – The perfectly sound-proof hall and uninterrupted floor will ideally fit 400 examination tables

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

650

800

130

100

120

100

150

190

220

250

300

330

13.4

2.1

3.3

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

1200

750

London 1+2, 5+6

110

London 1+2+3, 4+5+6

140

London 7,9

180

London 8

160

London 7+8

400

London 7+8+9

550

Hyde Park

Regent’s Park, Victoria Park, Greenwich Park 1 or 2

London Suite London 1,2,3,4,5,6

BOARDROOM

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Exhibition Road South Kensington SW7 2AZ

2075949494 venues@imperial.ac.uk www.imperialvenues.co.uk

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There aren’t many venues in London so close to capital’s attractions that can offer such a variety of event spaces, including accommodation, at a great value.

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Imperial College London

.............................................................................................. Our Services Imperial Venues provides a professional event service with superb audio-visual and a dedicated events team to support you from enquiry to delivery. In-house chefs and catering teams create delicious, seasonally changing menus which have been designed to suit a range of tastes and budgets.

Imperial Venues, part of Imperial College London, offers more than 100 event spaces in central London. From a Victorian townhouse with private courtyard to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres, Imperial is suitable for a wide variety of conferences and events. Our Spaces The Great Hall is Imperial’s largest single venue and offers tiered and flat floor seating options for over 750 people. Combined with the Queen’s Tower Room for networking and breakout space, the venue is ideal for large conferences. Amongst the state-of-theart classrooms and lecture theatres you’ll lecture theatres you’ll also find our exclusive Victorian townhouse with period features and a private courtyard garden.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

220

Accommodation From July to September, Imperial also offers great value on-site accommodation, ideal for residential conferences. The 4* accommodation includes single, twin or double bedrooms, bed and breakfast is also available.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

The Great Hall

758

160

The Queen’s Tower Room

470

200

135

220

350

70 Queen’s Gate (townhouse)

Seminar and Learning Centre

Royal School of Mines Building

132

Sir Alexander Fleming Building

320

136

Skempton Building

160

Electrical Engineering Building

147

154

City and Guilds Building

350

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3 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD United Kingdom

02072 666 066 H6455-SB@accor.com www.novotel.com

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A first class meeitng venue

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Novotel London Paddington

.............................................................................................. Discover the very best that the capital has to offer at the Novotel London Paddington hotel. With contemporary stylings, a fitness centre and a heated swimming pool and has four major tube lines and National Rail services situated nearby.

Amenities include:

The hotel is ideally located, being close to Paddington Station makes it very easy to visit places outside of London and also gives easy access to Heathrow Airport via Heathrow Express Train.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

Swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre 206 modern guest rooms and 11 disabled accessible rooms 11 meeting rooms with high quality facilities and free Wi-Fi

150

Capacity for up 150 delegates in a theatre style

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Paddington

2.70

3.2

Kingdom

2.70

3.2

Bishops

2.70

4.60

Westbourne

7.40

2.70

Connaught

7.80

2.70

3.40

Sheldon 1

2.70

5.50

Sheldon 2

2.70

5.50

Sheldon 1&2

100

2.70

Sheldon Suite

150

2.70

16.50

Elements 1&2

100

2.70

11.20

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10 Pepys Street EC3N 2NR London

(0) 207 265 6033 h3107-sb@accor.com www.accorhotels.com

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Ideally placed in London for your next meeting.

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Novotel London Tower Bridge

.............................................................................................. Novotel London Tower Bridge is a fantastic 4-star hotel in Central London exceptionally located for business and leisure purposes being next to both the financial heart of the City of London and some major tourist attractions such as the iconic Tower Bridge and the famous Tower of London.

With capacity for up to 90 people our conference centre comprising seven meeting rooms is fully-equipped, versatile and provides outside breakout area. Our Keepers Bar and Restaurant which embodies a very unique and sustainable concept serves a mix of British and International cuisine and offers live music every Friday, DJ every Saturday and big screens to enjoy sport events throughout.

Within fast and easy reach to all transport links (underground, trains, buses, airports) our 203 guest rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi and Freeview TV to make your stay more comfortable and pleasant. The fitness centre, sauna and hammam are also for you to enjoy at your leisure.

MEETING ROOM Bank 1

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

2.55

4.5

Bank 2

2.55

4.5

Bank Suite (1+2)

2.55

Aldgate Suite

9.5

2.55

7.5

Barbican Suite

2.55

6.5

Fenchurch Suite

7.5

2.55

6.5

Tower Hill Suite

9.5

2.55

5.3

4.7

2.55

3.2

Tower Gateway Suite

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1 Shortlands Hammersmith W6 8DR

+44 208 237 7407 h0737-sb@accor.com www.novotellondonwest.co.uk

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The level of flexibility and versatility we offer to our clients ensures that we we have the perfect space for every occasion Elaine Ranahan - Director of Sales & Marketing

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Novotel London West

.............................................................................................. Novotel London West is located in the heart Hammersmith West London.

It also offers 1,360 sqm of exhibition space plus 23 syndicate rooms of which 17 have natural daylight. 630 spacious bedrooms with three superb dining options complement these facilities. Both restaurants serve the highest quality produce, Aroma buffet style and Artisan, A La Carte. The Lounge bar with its relaxed and friendly atmosphere offers a comprehensive menu.

Excellent transport links are on offer with three of London’s main tube lines (Piccadilly, District and Hammersmith & City) a fiveminute walk from the hotel. Ideal for trips to Westfield White City, Central London and Kensington. Well located for Heathrow Airport and all major road/rail links.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1000

The hotel provides chargeable car/coach parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

A Healthcare assessed venue, its 33 meeting rooms make it one of London’s most versatile event spaces catering for 1,000 theatre-style, 650 diners or 2,000 for a reception.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Champagne Suite

1000

540

520

650

Chablis Suite

300

100

192

600

53.64

4.60

35.05

Bourgogne Suite

220

160

21.50

14.70

Bourg Suite

150

100

18.87

2.15

10.20

Bordeaux Suite

120

100

10.67

2.40

20.60

Cognac Suite

115

120

19.75

2.68

13.98

Alsace Suite

12.80

2.15

Mouton Cadet Suite

2.40

Latour Suite

12.48

2.40

St Julien Suite

2.40

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Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road London, E1 4NS

02078828174 venues@qmul.ac.uk bdc.london/venue-info

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Iconic Grade II listed venues; the Victorian Octagon and art-deco Great Hall, sit alongside contemporary space for up to 778 delegates in a unique campus environment in the heart of east London with accommodation. Katy Baron, Sales Executive

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Queen Mary Venues

.............................................................................................. With the spotlight in London moving east and with locations across the City, Whitechapel and Mile End – Queen Mary Venues is in prime position to host your next event in this vibrant and exciting area with its uniquely unusual historic and contemporary spaces. Venues available include the iconic Victorian Octagon, a former library with triple height book lined shelves (recently named as one of the top Wedding venues in London), featuring a domed ceiling with busts of famous literati. An ideal space; providing ambience and adaptability with character – its 450 sqm. floor lends itself to any event needing impact and atmosphere.

For a larger theatre style venue, the Great Hall for up to 778, within the People’s Palace, restored to its art-deco glory, with flexibility and flair built in has hosted awards ceremonies, performances, rehearsals, book launches, keynote addresses, comedy nights, cabaret events and fine dining.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

778

Additionally, a range of 100 lecture theatre and seminar rooms, including the naturally lit Peston Lecture Theatre for 200 and 1000 bedrooms mean residential conferences are ideally suited to the Queen Mary Venues campus.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Mile End-Octagon(Queens’ Building)

140

220

240

Mile End-Great Hall(People’s Palace)

778

Mile End-Large Classroom(Bancroft)

110

Mile End-Peston Lecture Theatre (Graduate Centre)

200

Mile End - Arts Two Lecture Theatre

304

Mile End-Arts Two Large Classroom West Smithfield-Morris Lecture Theatre West Smithfield-Large Classroom 50

215

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11 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LE

0845 351 9917 natacha.allen@rcplondon.ac.uk www.rcplondon.ac.uk

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Once of the UK’s leading meeting venues.

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Royal College of Physicians London

.............................................................................................. Central London Location Overlooking Regent’s Park, with good access to road, rail and tube.

High quality food and service Eclectic cuisine, bespoke menus and first class service.

Magnificent conference & banqueting facilities Tiered auditoriums, exhibition space, event and dining facilities, including the stunning Council Chamber and the “jewel in the crown” Dorchester Library.

Professional Venue for International Conferences Member of Unique Venues of London, International Association of Conference Centres and Conference Centres of Excellence to name a few.

Award-winning Grade 1 listed modern building With an atmosphere of space and light with a contrasting mix of old and new facilities.

Private ‘Physic Garden’ for events Filled with rare plants and flowers from all over the world, ideal for barbecues, receptions and al fresco dining.

Rare Heritage Collection With over 500 years of History and over 50,000 antiquarian books.

Professional & friendly events team Dedicated Event Managers, catering experts and technicians. Full support before, during and after the event.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

350

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Wolfson Theatre

300

Seligman Theatre

140

Osler & Long

250

350

Osler

200

300

Dorchester Library

150

Linacre & Sloane

100

Council Chamber

100

Linacre

Sloane

Long

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Rosebery Avenue London EC1R 4TN

020 7863 8065 events@sadlerswells.com https://www.sadlerswells.com

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Once of the UK’s leading meeting venues.

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Sadler’s Wells .............................................................................................. Sadler’s Wells is a world-renowned performance and events venue which provides contemporary, vibrant and inspiring event spaces for conferences, meetings, receptions and performances. The venue can hold private and corporate events from 12-1500 guests and encompasses the main auditorium, a studio theatre and various meeting suites. From your first contact with our events team, through to the completion of your event, every aspect is designed around you and your requirements. Our experienced Events team provides dedicated event management ensuring smooth running of events. Our versatile and multifunctional spaces have natural daylight, fully integrated state of the art AV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi internet throughout.

You also have an opportunity to work together with Sadler’s Wells technical and production team who have gained a wealth of knowledge from working in and touring to theatres all over the world and who will be able to offer professional advice on making the most of this unique venue.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1500

Clients also benefit from in-house catering providing highest standard of cuisine, using seasonal ingredients at their best, all freshly prepared in our kitchens. Sadler’s Wells has played host to prestigious companies including Sony Music, MTV, Hachette, KPMG, The Guardian, TEDx, Deloitte, Bottega Veneta and many others. We would be delighted to host your next event at Sadler’s Wells.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

1500

Lilian Baylis Studio Theatre

180

100

14.9

5.9

14.9

Rosebery Room

100

12.03

2.54

9.8

Mezzanine Level

100

120

Pina Bausch Room

7.8

32.76

The Kahn

5.4

3.5

Cripplegate Room

6.6

3.5

Cripplegate Room

1000

Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sackler Room

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6 Waterloo Place London SW1Y 4AN, United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7747 2253 h3144-sb@sofitel.com www.sofitelstjames.com

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A first class meeitng venue.

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Sofitel London St James

.............................................................................................. porcelain or glowing crystal droplets add a glamorous feel to the spaces and mood lighting lets you customise colours to match your company’s branding. Charmingly contemporary and inspiring, the meeting suite helps to deliver creative and effective events and the foyer areas with sofas are ideal for relaxing breaks and drinks receptions. The MagnifiqueMeetings concept creates an entirely personalised experience and our team will be on hand to ensure your events and conferences are a success.

Sofitel London St James provides a unique venue to host a variety of events for up to 200 guests. From discreet board meetings to lavish banquets and weddings, all 12 rooms have been entirely redesigned and have state-of-the-art audio visual facilities, Wi-Fi, glass screens with rear projection, Ctouch screens or LCD screens. Named after iconic neighbourhoods of London, each space has its own personality. The Westminster Suite can accommodate 200 guests’ theatre style or 140 for a banquet. The room can be divided into two distinctive suites with a smaller anteroom, giving you extra flexibility. An executive naturally lit Boardroom for 12, with its own private dining room and foyer is also available.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

200

This luxury hotel also has over 180 rooms and features a renowned French restaurant, elegant cocktail bar, and a delightful afternoon tea lounge, as well as an award winning SoSPA.

A variety of beautifully decorative chandeliers formed from either translucent shards of

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Westminster

200

125

Westminster A

130

143

Westminster B

Mayfair

180

125

132

Mayfair A

Mayfair B

Piccadilly & Bloomsbury

Piccadilly

Bloomsbury

Kensington

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54 Buckingham Gate London, SW1E 6AF United Kingdom

+442078346655 events.london@tajhotels.com www.stjamescourthotel.co.uk

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St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, London is a discreet Victorian masterpiece, typifying the concealed charm of one of Britain’s finest luxury hotels. Crisp and elegant, with the signature Taj warmth, St. James’ Court strives to make each visit more pleasurable.

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St James’ Court .............................................................................................. St. James’ Court offers 17 perfectly appointed conferencing rooms or banqueting suites with various break-out areas, each featuring complimentary wireless internet, stateof-the-art technology and other business services including secretarial support and conference phones. The dedicated events team are glad to assist with any of these services.

Located in central London SW1, the hotel is footsteps from Buckingham Palace and St. James’ Park. With three restaurants, including Michelin-starred Quilon, Europe’s first Jiva Spa, the award-winning St. James’ Courtyard, and conference rooms and banqueting suites, St. James’ Court is sure to be your favourite London hotel. The most compelling feature is our awardwinning Courtyard. Linking the eight townhouses that surround this court is an endless frieze of figures - carved from the bricks that dance right round the quad reputedly the longest Shakespearean sylvan frieze in the world. It makes a perfect backdrop for any gathering or event. Our fully equipped conferencing and banqueting spaces, well-appointed suites and rooms, and proficient staff are why we get the nod.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

300

Whether you are entertaining important clients, celebrating a special occasion, or having the wedding of the year, our catering options will ensure that every palate, no matter how particular, will be satisfied. In conjunction with Executive Head Chef, our team can cater for every detail.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

Taj Room

Buckingham Room

Edwardian I

180

Edwardian II

George V

George VI

Edward VIII

Elizabeth II

Executive Boardroom

Directors Boardroom

W(M)

140

6.5

4.5

7.5

5.7

7.3

4.8

8.5

5.7

3.3

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Harleyford Road Kennington SE11 5SS

02078205670 enquiries@kiaoval.com https://events.kiaoval.com/

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We live by the ethos that the customer deserves the best & should get the best. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction every time. Our devotion to service and quality ensures clients have a memorable and stress free day. - Emily Pritchard Sales Manager

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The Kia Oval .............................................................................................. The Kia Oval is one of the fastest growing and finest venues in London. With over 55 rooms, we can offer something for every taste. We bring together our experience in world class hospitality with a dedicated and flexible events team to deliver fantastic events with outstanding food. As a client from Beneficial Life states “when I have two MD’s coming up to me and saying it’s the best event they have been to, I think that says it all.”

amazing and super helpful and the food exceeded my expectations. All in all, it was a great day and our staff really enjoyed the conference and for our first timers they were in awe of the grounds (I too am still in awe even though I’ve been there a few times).”

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

300

We have some very exciting times ahead as we have begun work on a brand-new stand comprising of two main rooms each with their own terrace, four breakout rooms and crowned with a magnificent Roof Terrace to rival the hugely popular Corinthian Roof Terrace. The development, dubbed One Oval Square, will almost double the capacity to hold Conferences and Events at the ground.

Our focus is on the customer experience for all the events we hold; this experience starts from the moment a client enquiry right through to the post event follow up. Each event is one of a kind, and we believe that the service we provide should be too. Our devotion to events is exemplified by feedback from one of our repeat clients, St Giles Trust, “The staff at the Oval were

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

The England Suite

700

The Ashes Suite

380

270

400

500

2.5

210

320

2.7

The India Suite The John Major Suite

170

130

160

2.5

170

130

160

2.5

The Pakistan Suite

110

100

2.7

The Legends Lounge

2.6

2x Double Executive Boxes

2.6

15 x Single Executive Boxes

2.6

The Jardine Suite

450

200

330

800

126

4.5

The Long Room

100

6.5

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Venues REST OF UK

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In the 2018 Meeting Guide we feature a wide selection of venues in both Scotland and Wales. SCOTLAND As a country gaining more and more momentum on the world stage, it is clear Scotland is forging its own name in terms of its businesses and its economy. In the past five years it has been voted ‘European Region of the Future’ twice, which can only show its growing potential for the meetings and events industry. As a thriving country with a diverse population, it is clear Scotland has much to offer. From its many significant cities, such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, to its rugged and untouched countryside it has something to offer for everyone. WALES The dazzling countryside that Wales has to offer is complimented by the presence of well-established and prominent cities. Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle of a big city or a quieter, rural venue Wales has somewhere suitable to offer. Cardiff itself offers both, as it is a capital city which also lies between the Celtic sea and the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Being a two hour train ride away from London makes it an easily accessible option for events and meetings. The importance of Wales as a destination for major events can be seen clearly as it was selected to host the 2017 UEFA Champions League final last summer. While Cardiff has long been established as a major player in the MICE industry, other areas of Wales are becoming increasingly popular. Swansea in particular has been hosting a growing number of events over recent years.

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Venues REST OF UK

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PAGE

Assembly Rooms Edinburgh

182

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

184

The Crichton,Dumfries

186

The Royal Mint Experience

188

William Quarrier Conference Centre

190

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Assembly Rooms Edinburgh 54 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2LR

0131 220 4348 www.scottishepilepsycentre.org.uk www.AssemblyRoomsEdinburgh.co.uk

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Shona Clelland, cultural venues development manager for Assembly Rooms, said: “Get in touch today to organise a tour around our breathtaking building and let our knowledgeable team share stories of over 230 years of memorable events, showcasing the beautiful chandeliers, ornate plasterwork and impressive acoustics which make our setting so unique.

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Assembly Rooms Edinburgh

.............................................................................................. For more than two centuries Assembly Rooms has been at the heart of special occasions and celebrations in Scotland’s historic capital city, hosting royalty, celebrities and nobility. Offering a flexible, committed and coordinated approach, this breathtaking building offers versatile spaces to tailor and make memorable events, from intimate meetings to large scale conferences. With its stunning architecture, period features and sweeping ballroom with glittering chandeliers, it provides an inspiring backdrop that ensures delegates talk about events long after they leave. Combining 18th century splendour with the technological capabilities and state-of theart production you would expect from a premier venue,

MEETING ROOM

Assembly Rooms has an experienced team on hand to help create the perfect event. The catering panel brings together four of the country’s finest companies to offer a variety of exciting menu options, all using delicious, locally sourced Scottish produce.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

1000

Set in a convenient city centre location, just a few minutes’ walk from Waverley and Haymarket stations, Assembly Rooms is ideally located for both local and traveling delegates with good rail and air links, excellent public transport and both on-street and long-stay parking nearby. The Assembly Rooms is constantly working to further develop its green credentials, proving that a fantastic building and great event doesn’t have to cost the earth.

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

AREA

Ballroom

400

East Drawing Room

100

Music Hall

788

West Drawing Room

100

W(M)

216

180

300

342

10.4

104

5.75

273

300

430

481

10.8

5.75

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Kirknewton Edinburgh EH27 8EB

0131 333 1845 conferenceandevents@dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk www.dalmahoy.co.uk

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The spaces available are flexible and versatile and can therefore be adapted to suit any specific needs. Fiona Russell, Marketing Manager

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Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

.............................................................................................. 300 years of history, just 7 miles from Edinburgh’s city centre. Impressively situated in 1,000 acres of parkland lies the four-star Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club. With spectacular views to Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridges, it truly is a celebration of Scottish heritage. With 215 recently refurbished rooms and suites, contemporary meeting and events spaces and a range of restaurants and bars, this historic resort has everything you need and more, plus it also features two 18-hole golf courses, luxurious leisure facilities and a state of-the-art fitness centre.

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre, Dalmahoy is easily accessible for delegates travelling by air, road or rail. There are over 300 complimentary parking spaces as well as a heli pad for those looking to arrive in style.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

300

Originally a Scottish Baronial Manor house, Dalmahoy is a unique venue for everything from business meetings and corporate events to private celebrations. Our meeting rooms are suitable for groups of up to 300 people and our devoted team can design tailor-made options to build the perfect event for you.

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch.

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

Dalmahoy Suite

260

120

Dalmahoy West

100

Dalmahoy East

100

Lothian

Boardroom

Dalrymple

Castle

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

160

300

19.9

2.6

15.3

2.6

10.8

19.9

2.6

9.4

9.8

4.25

6.5

4.25

6.5

9.4

5.9

8.7

3.3

4.8

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The Crichton Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TL

01387 702020 events@crichton.co.uk www.crichton.co.uk www.easterbrookbistro.co.uk www.crichtoncentral.co.uk

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We connect people, place and the past to shape the future. Gwilym Gibbons, Chief Executive, The Crichton Trust.

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The Crichton, Dumfries

.............................................................................................. Dumfries, The Crichton Memorial Church and Easterbrook Bistro. Our experienced team are always on hand to plan and deliver professional events and celebrations.

The Crichton is an 85 acre parkland estate in Dumfries in the South of Scotland. As well as a thriving business park and academic campus, The Crichton is also home to Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton Memorial Church, Easterbrook Bistro, Bar & Spa and Crichton Central - a new co-working, meeting and event space due to open early 2021. The grounds and gardens are an attractive extension to our venues. Free wi-fi, car parking and electric charging points on site.

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

As we continue to review and change where, when and how we work, Crichton Central will be a welcome addition to the range of facilities on offer at The Crichton from 2021. It will offer a flexible co-working space for those looking to connect with others, while also providing private spaces for those who want to meet with colleagues or clients and quiet spaces for anyone who needs to escape from the office (flexible space with a capacity for 60).

The Crichton offers flexible meeting and events venues set in beautiful surroundings, making it the perfect location for weddings, social occasions, concerts, exhibitions, meetings, conferences, corporate dinners and awards events.

800

COVID-19: safety measures are in place and capacities may vary.

Easterbrook Hall has a main hall, five breakout rooms and an outside terrace and is conveniently located next to Holiday Inn

Featured below are a selection of some of the rooms we have available for use. For details of other available rooms, please visit our website or get in touch. MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

AREA

H(M)

W(M)

Easterbrook - Duncan Rooms 1-3

200

120

160

481 sqm

4.5

Easterbrook - Duncan Rooms 2 Of 3

100

120

178 sqm

4.5

Easterbrook - Duncan Room 1, 2 Or 3

56 sqm

4.5

Easterbrook - Duncan Room 4

100

147 sqm

4.3

Easterbrook - Duncan Room 4

200

120

140

250 sqm

4.5

Easterbrook - Main Hall

600

140

300

408

633 sqm

9.2

Easterbrook - Main Hall

300

100

120

463 sqm

Crichton Central - New Co-Working Space

The Crichton Grounds & Gardens

85acres

Office Lets: The Crichton Business Park

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Llantrisant Pontyclun Rhondda Cynon Taff CF72 8YT

0333 241 2223 experience@royalmint.com www.royalmint.com

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At The Royal Mint, we are proud of our 1,100 year heritage and put that same pride into every event. Our dedicated team ensure a personal and professional experience, tailored to meet any requirement. -Nerys Royal, General Manager

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The Royal Mint Experience

.............................................................................................. A unique space for your event. A contemporary, welcoming and highspecification development, The Royal Mint Experience boasts a unique series of spaces beyond the guided factory tour which can be hired, customised and dressed for a wide range of corporate events. The centre boasts interactive exhibition spaces, VIP spaces, a tailor-made learning and conference venue, and a social dining and alfresco piazza area for hosting receptions. The venue’s rooms are flexible to your corporate hire needs and available during the day and evening, Monday to Sunday. Sir Isaac Newton Suite The Sir Isaac Newton Suite at The Royal Mint Experience is a conference and seminar venue. A bright, airy and peaceful suite, it offers guests free WIFI and an integrated 4K 3D screen, ensuring presentations are connected and immersive.

THEATRE

An adjoining outdoor piazza extends the venue outside, and a foldaway wall that links the Sir Isaac Newton Suite to the adjoining café can be opened up to facilitate grandscale events.

Presenters have full access to the wallmounted LCD TV and free WIFI to aid their negotiations and pitch.

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

Sir Isaac Newton Suite (Individual)

Sir Isaac Newton Suite (Combined)

150

Pistrucci Room Full Venue

300

The Pistrucci Room The Pistrucci Room has hosted meetings between The Royal Mint and its international trading partners but now opens its doors to all VIP guests. Tucked away from the exhibition, this modern room offers a roundtable environment and accommodates up to twelve guests around a large boardroom table, with room for plush seating and a small break-out coffee area.

MEETING ROOM

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

U-SHAPE

CABARET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

6.4

9.3

12.9

9.3

BANGQUET

7.2

2.5

5.2

250

120

9.3

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20 St Kenneth Drive Glasgow G51 4QD

0141 445 7765 wqsecevents@quarriers.org.uk www.scottishepilepsycentre.org.uk

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The William Quarrier Conference Centre is a great place to hold your conference or meeting. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly, warm welcome to all delegates, and giving that personal touch.

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William Quarrier Conference Centre

.............................................................................................. Whether you’re looking for a venue to hold a conference, training programme or just need a room for an off-site meeting, the William Quarrier Conference Centre’s facilities suit every event, large or small. It’s easy to reach by car or public transport and has free parking both on site and in streets nearby.

Holding an event at the Centre also has the added benefit of enabling you to make a valuable contribution to the social care community, as all money raised by the Centre goes back into providing Quarriers specialist services. This, combined with our highly competitive room rates, catering and events packages make the William Quarrier Conference Centre a fantastic venue for events, conferences and meetings in Glasgow.

Facilities include: Four bright, fresh meeting rooms flexible layout options

with

MAXIMUM DELEGATE CAPACITY

110

A large lecture theatre with top of the range audio-visual facilities An open plan, airy atrium for break-outs and networking sessions Advanced video-conferencing facilities A range of healthy, high quality catering options

MEETING ROOM

THEATRE

CLASSROOM

BOARDROOM

U-SHAPE

CABARET

BANGQUET

L(M)

H(M)

W(M)

Lecture Theatre

110

150

Laidlaw Room

36m2

Seminar Room

27m2

Duncan Room

22m2

Alba Room

8m2

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Venues LONDON

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PAGE

VENUE

Albert Hall Conference Centre

Lancaster Conferences Center

Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge

Lane End

PAGE 20 122

Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough

100

Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa

Ascot RacecourseNovotel London Tower Bridge

102

Manchester City Football Club

Assembly Rooms Edinburgh

182

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

104

Manchester United Football Club

Bruntinghorpe Events Business Design Centre

68 154

Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel

Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Sheffield

Mercure Brighton Seafront, The Norfolk Hotel

124

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport

Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel Venue

126 128

Crowne Plaza Plymouth

106

Mercure Gloucester

Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

184

Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel

Green Park Conference Centre

108

Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa

Mercure Manchester Picadilly

Hard Days Night Hotel

Henley Conferences Greenlands

110

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park Hotel

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

112

Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa

Homerton Conference Centre

114

Mercure St Helens

Hothorpe Hall

130

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

Hylands Estate

116

MTC Events

ILEC Conference Centre

156

National Conference Centre

Imperial College London

158

Newbury Racecourse

KingsGate Conference Centre

118

Novotel Birmingham City Centre

120

Novotel Leicester

Knebworth House

132

134

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Venues LONDON

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PAGE

VENUE

Novotel London Paddington

160

The Crichton, Dumfries

Novotel London Tower Bridge

162

The Great Victoria Bradford

Novotel London West

164

The Hop Farm

Novotel Sheffield Centre Novotel Southampton NSPCC National Training Centre Pullman Liverpool Hotel Queen Mary Venues

40 136

The International Centre Telford The Kia Oval

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The Lancastrian Conference and Banqueting Suite

The Pavilion Reading

144

The Royal Mint Experience

188

166

Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel

The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues

Riverside Innovation Centre

The Woodlands

Royal College of Physicians London

168

Totally Wicked Stadium

Sadler’s Wells Theatre

170

Unique Venues Birmingham

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

138

Venue Reading

146

Sofitel London St James

172

Vermont Hotel

Sparsholt Conferences and Events

140

Watford Colosseum

St James Court Hotel

174

Wetherby Racecourse Conference Centre Leeds

The County Hotel Newcastle

148 60

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