Event Planners Guide

BIRMINGHAM AND THE WEST MIDLANDS EVENT PLANNER GUIDE

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Our Event Planner Guide is your map through the world of meetings, conferences and events across Birmingham and the West Midlands. In these pages, we’ll reveal some of the most exciting new developments coming to the region – there are exceptional new venues, vibrant community spaces and ground-breaking transport links on the horizon. Come with us as we dive into the extraordinary experiences we can offer your delegates, the innovative work happening here every single day, our brand-new ambassador programme, all the venue and accommodation information you’ll ever need, and plenty more.

Most important of all, this is your guide to all the support our dedicated and connected Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau team can offer.

You join us at a pivotal time for Birmingham and the West Midlands. Thanks to major investment and remarkable growth, we’re excited to be welcoming some electrifying events to the region, along with delegates from across the globe. Being on the world’s stage, our major venues and meticulous event planning show just what can be achieved right here, in the very heart of the UK.

The energy of the unforgettable Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games reflected the vitality of the region – the West Midlands is an exhilarating place to be. Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under25s making up almost 40% of the population. We are an incredibly diverse region, home to people of 190 nationalities, plus nowhere else in the UK is so easy to reach. Together, this makes our region a vibrant, dynamic, and practical host for any type of event.

Here, we’re always looking to the future. Progress has long been at the heart of the region and the Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau is determined to see it continue.

We’re a undeniable hub for technology, finance, medicine, and sustainability, with incredible new developments constantly being made in Birmingham and the West Midlands. In fact, our digital sector was recently named the fastest growing in the UK and we have impressive sustainability goals in place, aiming to create a net zero local economy by 2041. Partnerships in these fields are therefore easily negotiated, creating events which have lasting impact on both the local community and innovation across the UK and beyond.

Our record on equality, diversity and inclusion speaks for itself; simply look around to see the myriad of cultures working and living together to create a place buzzing with big ideas and an incredible atmosphere.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our home and place of business. Our endlessly knowledgeable, and incredibly connected Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau team are here to help make your next event the best yet. We will assist with venue finding, accommodation booking, commercial sponsorships and more – call us and discover how we can create standout and amazing events together.

THE WEST MIDLANDS

A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC DESTINATION

OFFERING A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE FOR DELEGATES…

OVER 300 ATTRACTIONS

including over 60 galleries and museums in the region

60 GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

Home of the legendary PEAKY

Birthplace of culinary staples

THE BALTI AND CADBURYS CHOCOLATE

MICHELIN STAR

RESTAURANTS in

190 NATIONALITIES

call the region home and over 100 languages spoken in the West Midlands

The gateway to STRATFORD

UPON-AVON

4.7 MILLION-STRONG

An estimated 40% of British jewellery is made in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter

BLINDERS BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM

filming location to the international hit series and the

BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

BIRMINGHAM

ROYAL BALLET and CITY OF BIRMINGHAM

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

houses the largest public Pre-Raphaelite collection in the world

BIRMINGHAM has more miles of canal than Venice

WITH A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS...

400 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS

BIRMINGHAM IS THE MOST ENTREPRENEURIAL UK CITY OUTSIDE OF LONDON

OUR SECTOR STRENGTHS

Specialising in sector strengths including Technology, Professional & Financial Services, Digital Health, Low Carbon and Advanced Manufacturing

We won the bids for COVENTRY CITY OF CULTURE 2021, THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES AND THE INAUGURAL COMMONWEALTH ESPORTS

CHAMPIONSHIPS

MOST USED DESTINATION

for both corporate and association sectors outside London (BMEIS 2019)

OVER 100 centres of excellence in the region

Birmingham is regularly voted the best regional business tourism destination in annual BRITISH MEETINGS & EVENTS INDUSTRY SURVEY (BMEIS)

Home to world-class venues, including one of Europe’s premier conference venue

THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (ICC) and the uk’s largest event venue

THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE (NEC)

WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM AND THE WEST MIDLANDS

There’s a reason why Birmingham and the West Midlands is so often referred to as the ‘heart of the UK’.

Positioned right in the centre of the country, this is the place where endless routes meet, making us the most accessible part of the UK.

Plus, it’s home to some of the most passionate people you’ll ever meet – here, everything is done with real heart, so you can be sure of a warm welcome and creativity at every turn.

BIRMINGHAM

Connected to everywhere, but so unlike anywhere else in the world, Birmingham is the beating heart of the West Midlands.

Here, in Europe’s youngest city, curiosity is everything. Our people are powered by creativity, building on an incredibly rich local heritage while sharing bold new ideas which will shape our city for years to come. And they’re not just ideas – this is a place where things get done. Our determination and drive are clear in everything we do. You can see it in our industrial past, we see it in our future, filled with innovation.

In Birmingham, everyone is welcome, so however long you stay, it will feel like home. Once you’ve experienced the city at its best, you may never want to leave. That is

WOLVERHAMPTON

The City of Wolverhampton is known for beautiful architecture on every corner, an event in Wolverhampton is sure to be remembered. Here, culture, history and an independent spirit all converge, creating a place where everyone is welcome and all are invited to add to the city’s story.

THE WIDER REGION

From stunning scenery to fascinating stories of days gone by, there are opportunities for adventure at every turn in the West Midlands. This is the gateway to historic Stratford-upon-Avon, where you’ll discover live theatre courtesy of the Royal Shakespeare Company and can retrace the footsteps of the Bard himself with Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust. Delve further into the region’s rich history with a trip to Ironbridge Gorge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Warwick Castle, a spectacular 12th century medieval fortress or the Black Country Living Museum, home to 26-acres of reconstructed shops, pubs and houses depicting industrial Britain and filming location to the international hit series Peaky Blinders.

CONNECTIVITY

Located at the centre of England, Birmingham’s connectivity is unparalleled. With roads, rail and air all connecting the city to the rest of UK, and the rest of the world, Birmingham provides a smooth uncomplicated journey for millions of visitors every year.

The West Midlands is incredibly well connected to the rest of the world, so getting delegates and exhibitors to your next event or conference will be a breeze.

It takes just over TEN MINUTES to get from Birmingham International to the city centre by train

400 global destinations are connected to the West Midlands by air

Over 143 direct routes are served by 50 airlines

£500m is being invested to expand Birmingham Airport

Situated in the heart of the UK, we’re connected by road, rail and air to every other major city. For most visitors, travelling to Birmingham and the West Midlands means a journey of under four hours.

ROAD

90% of the UK population is within a four-hour drive

28 MILLION people live within a two-hour drive of Birmingham

RAIL

Birmingham New Street is the BUSIEST STATION outside London

High Speed 2 will reduce travel time to our capital to just 49 MINUTES

WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S NEXT?

Birmingham and the West Midlands is constantly evolving, we never stand still. We don’t hesitate to seize new opportunities either. That’s why our region is always pushing boundaries and reaching for the next brilliant achievement. Some of our most hotly anticipated new arrivals include:

NEW... COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA EXPANSION

Following £6.3m investment, the new Convention Centre at Coventry Building Society Arena is now open. Designed to add large-scale conference and exhibition capability to the already popular arena, this development adds 1500m2 to the arena’s main hall space and brings with it the very best in audio visual technology. This is a space built to impress. More importantly, it’s a space built to meet the needs of a sophisticated event industry and remarkable events, just like yours.

THE EXCHANGE

An iconic Birmingham landmark, The Exchange was once home to the Municipal Bank. Now it’s a hub for creativity, collaboration and celebration, with large-scale conferences, networking events and gala dinners all taking place within its walls. Conveniently located in the city centre, and managed by the University of Birmingham, this venue’s recent refurbishment has brought a stunning historic building back to life.

SYMPHONY HALL UPGRADES

The home of classical music in Birmingham, Symphony Hall has recently undergone major redevelopment and is now re-opened with a four-storey extension filled with brand-new facilities. The recent work adds a ground-floor hub café, extra performance spaces, two new conference rooms and new bar facilities across all floors. With increased capacity for hospitality, the potential for events at Symphony Hall has grown exponentially.

TELEGRAPH HOTEL

The opening of a new hotel in the West Midlands is always an event to be marked, and never more so than when it is as stylish as Coventry’s Telegraph Hotel. The iconic Telegraph building at 157 Corporation Street was home to the city’s newspaper for more than 50 years and has now been reimagined as a chic hotel, complete with restaurant, bar, lounge and meeting spaces. Designed to exude 1950s glamour, this is the place to surround delegates with luxury.

ALEXANDER STADIUM

With all eyes on the West Midlands at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, incredible investment has been made in key venues across the region. The renovated Alexander Stadium is a real highlight and is now back open for business. With new pedestrian routes, improved accessibility and an increased capacity of 20,000, it’s become an impressive conference facility.

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SUSTAINABLE CITY QUARTER

The city is expanding as Birmingham Smithfield is set to become the most sustainable area in Birmingham thanks to a £1.9bn regeneration programme. The site will provide a new home for the city’s historic Bull Ring markets, a lively cultural hub in the middle of the city, integrated public transport, endless community facilities and much, much more. Vitally, it’s been created and shaped by local people – building a place alive with new ideas and full to the brim with Brummie spirit.

ROOFTOP DINING AT 103 COLMORE

Fine dining is reaching new heights in Birmingham as the tallest office building in the city welcomes a brand new rooftop restaurant. Run by D&D London, the group behind 20 Stories in Manchester, Klosterhaus in Bristol and more, the space at 103 Colmore Row will offer the very best views in the city. With double height windows, chic interiors and the finest cuisine, it promises an experience to remember.

GROUND-BREAKING TRAIN TRAVEL

As the state-of-the-art High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line arrives in Birmingham in 2029, travel time to London will fall to under 49 minutes. Making the region more connected than ever before, the project reflects our commitment to a greener, cleaner future and shows that in the creation of a brand-new, forward-thinking station. Curzon Street Station will be net zero carbon in operation and adopt the latest eco-friendly design, making it one of the most environmentally friendly stations in the world.

NEC CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT

Already home to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the Vox Conference Venue, Resorts World Arena, Resorts World Birmingham and The Bear Grylls Adventure, the new masterplan for the NEC Campus will see 27 hectares of surplus land transformed to create new residential, office, leisure and community spaces. The redevelopment will bring 5,000 new homes, 3,500 local jobs and almost 50,000m2 of new commercial and event space to the already thriving NEC Campus.

EXPANDING AIR TRANSPORT

As HS2 brings more and more people to the region, Birmingham Airport is growing too. The incredible £500m expansion plans include the creation of a larger departures lounge, new baggage sorting areas, and most important of all, improved arrivals. Seeking to increase passenger numbers by 40% in the next decade, this redevelopment is great news for international visitors.

THINGS TO DO BIRMINGHAM

There’s no shortage of things to do in Birmingham. Whether you want to encourage delegates to explore the city, or reward them with a group excursion, there’s nothing but choice here. With everything from world-class cultural attractions to exciting sport and a lively independent food scene on offer, there’s something here to keep everyone entertained.

ATTRACTIONS

There really is an experience to suit everyone in Birmingham, as shown best by our incredible range of attractions. Explore the city with a Peaky Blinders or City walking tour. Thrill-seekers can go off grid with archery, climbing, escape rooms and more at The Bear Grylls Adventure, while the animal-obsessed explore the magical SEA LIFE Centre, and tech-savvy visitors explore virtual reality games at MeetspaceVR. Fun for everyone, a trip to Birmingham wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the home of British chocolate –Cadbury World.

FOOD AND DRINK

A visit to Birmingham wouldn’t be complete without exploring the incredible range of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs which line our streets. Dine in one of our five Michelin-starred restaurant, stop by one of the city’s many pop-ups or try something different with the likes of the Digbeth Dining Club a street food stalwart. Then head out to Broad Street - long known as the city’s nightlife centre, or explore Digbeth or Brindleyplace for a more unique night out. Both are alive with popular bars and sought-after dining spots.

ART

We are a city that loves sport - here you’ll discover world class sporting venues with everything from athletics to football, snooker, badminton, rugby and plenty more being played to an incredible standard. Join a game of golf on the famous Belfry course, take a tour of the city’s oldest international sports venue, Edgbaston Stadium.

MUSIC

Music is part of Birmingham’s foundations – heavy metal, Bhangra and, of course, our own sub genre of techno, all began in the city. Birmingham Town Hall is home to wide ranging gigs, and a host of independent venues keep our distinctive sound flowing through the city, plus there’s plenty for fans of more classical compositions too. Symphony Hall, is widely considered one of the finest in the world, while the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra regularly wow audiences with world-class classical performances.

THEATRE

Birmingham is an art lovers paradise. Your delegates will discover a host of galleries in the city centre, along with fascinating street art around every corner. Explore the Ikon for contemporary art and a memorable experience in the famous singing lift, designed by Turner Prize-winner Martin Creed. See the city’s splendour on full display at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, or feast your eyes on the pre-Raphaelite masterpieces on display in Birmingham’s Museum & Art Gallery. Tours of its 40 galleries take visitors through a lifetime of visual delights.

Once the main event is over, treat your delegates to a show in one of Birmingham’s many theatres. Birmingham Hippodrome, hosts an impressive range of musicals, ballet, opera, comedy, dance and more. The Alexandra Theatre, a beautiful Edwardian auditorium, is a favourite among touring acts. Birmingham Repertory Theatre is known for innovative shows in and countless smaller theatres and venues across the city such as the Midlands Arts Centre boast regular evenings of live music and comedy.

cities in Europe and home to 571 parks. These aren’t your average city parks, an impressive 15 have been awarded Green Flag status for their quality and some of our largest, like Sutton Park, are national nature reserves where delegates can easily while away a day. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens and its stunning Butterfly House will wow visitors with a taste of the tropics right here in the West Midlands, while the incredible parkland of Aston Hall transports visitors back to the 17th century.

SHOPPING

Home to all the brands you know and love, as well as a thriving independent shopping scene, there’s endless opportunity to shop in Birmingham. Delegates can explore over 200 stores such as Selfridges with ease in Birmingham’s iconic Bullring, and Grand Central, or head to the Mailbox to Harvey Nichols. Alternatively, there is a buzzing creative district to explore hubs for creators in the Custard Factory or the renowned Jewellery Quarter. Here, over 100 retailers, diamond dealers, and workshops all ply their trade side by side, producing 40% of British jewellery.

Birmingham is incredibly proud of its industrial heritage. There are plenty of museums around the city, including the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and the Newman Brothers interactive museum at the Coffin Works, right in the heart of the Birmingham’s most creative community. Explore endless historic waterways, explore the life of Birmingham industrialist, Matthew Boulton at Soho House or travel back in time at the Back to Backs to see how ordinary people lived at the height of the Industrial Revolution.

DON’T MISS:

• The historic jewellery Quarter where over 40% of British jewellery is made

• Mouth-watering food at one of the city’s five Michelin starred restaurants

• The home of British Chocolate – Cadbury World

THINGS TO DO COVENTRY

Medieval meets modern in the UK City of Culture 2021, with heritage landmarks nestled next to exciting new attractions.

THINGS TO DO WOLVERHAMPTON

Wolverhampton is the ideal place to take in world-class culture and soak up the electric atmosphere of live events. The city boasts one of the greatest Pop Art collections outside the capital, traditional theatres, art-house and indie cinemas, beautifully landscaped gardens and mouth-watering cuisine. It’s also home to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.

HERITAGE

Known as the city of three spires, step back in time to explore historic buildings and extraordinary stories of ancient legends. Discover the incredible Tudor buildings on historic Spon Street, walk in the footsteps of Lady Godiva or uncover the history of the motor industry at Coventry Transport Museum, home to one of the finest collection of vehicles in the world.

ART AND CULTURE

Art and culture run through the veins of this city –don’t leave without discovering Coventry’s creative side. From the birth of the 2-Tone sound, immortalised at Coventry Music Museum, to world-class visual arts at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, this city is a work of art. Coventry is also home to The Reel Store, the Uk’s first permanent digital art gallery.

From high end to high street, the shopping scene is second to none. Be sure to head down to FarGo Village where you’ll find an eclectic mix of independent shops, artisan crafts and street food galore.

ATTRACTIONS

There’s lots for adrenaline junkies – get your hair wet at The Wave, one of the UK’s largest and newest indoor waterparks. You’ll find six epic slides to fill the thrill seekers with excitement. Or step out of your comfort zone at Go Ape, based at Coombe Country Park, with axe throwing, speed climbing and treetop high wires. Plus, there’s theatre, music, comedy and sport all year round with a diverse calendar of productions at the Belgrade Theatre and the impressive Coventry Building Society Arena, a magnet for world-class artists and home to regular sports fixtures.

EXPLORE MORE

Coventry is on the doorstep of some of the UK’s most beautiful market towns and nearby attractions including Coombe Abbey, Compton Verney and Stratford-upon-Avon, making it the perfect base to explore the wider Warwickshire region.

DON’T MISS:

edible architecture at Coventry’s orld-famous Cathedral

Independent creative businesses in the city centre at FarGo Village

tunning displays of art, craft and social tory at Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

ART AND CULTURE

See styles evolve before your eyes in the stunning 19th century Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Inside you’ll find everything from old masters to locally made steel jewellery and modern visual arts masterpieces. As the only traditional theatre in the Black Country, the Wolverhampton Grand has wowed visitors for 125 years – take a seat in its three-tiered Victorian auditorium for a show. Wolverhampton Civic Hall – a fixture on the touring schedule of every major band and live comedy act – lies just around the corner and will soon be relaunched after an exciting refurbishment. The Light House Media Centre, the Black Country’s only independent art-house cinema, is a real treat for film fans while Bantock House Museum is home to beautiful pre-Raphaelite art.

SPORT

Sport enthusiasts should be sure to head over to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC for a stadium tour where you can see behind the scenes of this state of the art facility and follow in the footsteps of sporting legends as you walk through the player’s tunnel. The launch of Kabaddi was held in Wolverhampton with the region being the UK home for the sport. The city is also home to the Monmore Green greyhound racing stadium and the infamous Wolverhampton Racecourse!

DON’T MISS:

• Stunning William Morris interiors at Wightwick Manor and Gardens

DRIVING GLOBAL INNOVATION

Once known as the ‘workshop of the world’, Birmingham and the West Midlands has always been proud of its reputation as a place where things are created, and big ideas sparked. Today, the West Midlands’ diverse range of thriving sectors and entrepreneurial spirit continue to drive global innovation and change.

Birmingham and the West Midlands offers access to world-leading innovation hubs and academic connections, this means you can connect with our universities, industry experts and the world’s brightest minds.

When you host your conference here, you can tap into the strengths of our world leading industry sectors, allowing for greater connections to key industry experts and fostering collaboration opportunities with academia, research, government and business and to inspire knowledge-sharing, trade partnerships, education, investment and long lasting legacies.

TECH, CREATIVE AND DIGITAL

Technology is thriving in the West Midlands, and our growing pool of talented people are always looking to the future.

The UK’s fastest-growing tech cluster, with a workforce expected to double by 2025, and home to the country’s first multi-city 5G testbed, the West Midlands is primed with opportunities to test and develop cross-cutting innovation across high growth industries of the future, such as Industry 4.0; low carbon tech; data-driven healthcare; smart cities; and cybersecurity.

As a result, the region is recognised as the largest emerging technologies cluster outside London, hosting the largest spread of up-and-coming tech strengths, and the highest number of companies developing new tech of any other UK region – especially in tech and creative, where there are more companies across specialisms including digital transformation; gaming; immersive tech; process automation and software development.

This landscape for disruption offers both ambitious start-ups and established companies with high growth plans a fertile landing ground to access or create new tech-based markets, especially in green and sustainable technologies; connected and automated mobility (CAM); automotive electrification; and professional and financial services, where there is already a clear evidence base of success.

BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES (BPFS)

As the only place with a true full service offering outside London, the West Midlands is fast becoming a second centre for BPFS in the UK.

The largest UK regional Business, Finance and Professional Services cluster, our region offers world-class brands, scale and unrivalled breadth of talent. Plus, a recognised high-growth proftech cluster creates new innovative businesses and attracts new investors.

DON’T FORGET:

• The West Midlands’ digital sector was named the UK’s fastest growing region in 2021

• Our technology hubs are supported by nine leading universities

• Ground-breaking tech, like 5G connectivity, is being tested here first

• Here, there is a 65,000-strong tech employment base within 45 minutes of central Birmingham

• This is the largest emerging tech cluster outside London, and leads in 10 key specialisms

DID YOU KNOW…

• The West Midlands is on track to create an extra 52,000 digital tech jobs and grow by £2.7 billion by 2025

• Birmingham hosted the inaugural Esports Championships at the ICC in 2022

The original home of iconic heritage brands including Lloyds Bank and Midland Bank – now HSBC – today the West Midlands is a destination for leading institutions across the banking, legal and consultancy sub-sectors to serve clients across the UK and around the world.

A critical mass of expertise in investment and corporate banking; commercial and retail finance; insurance; global advisory; legal; and accounting, puts the West Midlands on the map as the most diverse and significant concentration of expertise outside the capital.

DON’T FORGET:

• We’re home to the headquarters of HSBC UK

• Birmingham is the largest financial hub outside of London

• There are over 34,000 business studies students here the talent pool is constantly growing

• The West Midlands has a growing £411m FinTech community

• This is one of just three Government recognised FinTech hubs in the UK

DID YOU KNOW…

West Midlands businesses are growing – there are now 48,000 Business, Professional and Financial Services companies based right here.

Businesses favour the region for its affordability and accessibility – especially when it comes to talent. Over 343,000 people work in the sector locally across 53,000 companies, backed by a 16,600-strong pipeline of business, finance and law graduates from the region’s nine worldclass universities.

That means plenty of opportunity for collaboration as the West Midlands boasts the largest regional offices for each of the Big Four – PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG – and the European headquarters of major international law firm Gowling WLG. It’s not just big business in our financial

DATA-DRIVEN HEALTHCARE

A hotspot for medical innovation and expertise, the West Midlands is at the centre of that all-important industry: healthcare.

The West Midlands is a leading UK centre of data-driven healthcare expertise and innovation. Employing over 17,000, the region’s multidisciplinary, urban-centred healthcare ecosystem offers businesses a stand-out speed-to-market opportunity. From early concept to clinical testing and manufacturing, the West Midlands uniquely supports every step of the development cycle, from ‘bench to bedside’.

Spearheading the region’s data-driven healthcare proposition are three distinct pillars of opportunity: digital, diagnostics and devices.

Through unrivalled access to electronic clinical and genomic data of scale from a 5.5million-strong, non-transient patient population, the opportunities to test and implement new and impactful healthcare interventions in the West Midlands are endless. This is underscored by one of the most advanced electronic patient record systems in the UK, aggregated by University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB).

Of all the West Midlands’ healthcare specialisms, med-tech presents the greatest opportunity, accounting for 61% of the region’s healthcare sector and 8% of the UK’s overall turnover in the field. The region has successfully translated its skills base - as the manufacturing heartland of the UKinto a leading proving ground for the prototyping, testing and manufacture of medical devices.

DON’T FORGET:

here are eight hospitals and 35+ regional centres of al research excellence in the West Midlands

er 17,000 people are employed in data-driven althcare here

e leading universities see over 11,000 medical ciences students graduate here every year

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.5million population creates incredible tunity to test, analyse and improve althcare technologies

DID YOU KNOW…

MedTech accounts for 61% of the West Midlands’

LOW CARBON

Welcome to the home of the green industrial revolution.

With low-carbon representing the fastest growing sector in its £105bn economy, the West Midlands is poised to lead Britain’s Green Industrial Revolution. Here, we are simultaneously advancing several vital, interconnected infrastructure systems across energy, mobility, manufacturing, and housing, to deliver holistic and impactful low carbon solutions.

Unrivalled as the automotive capital of the UK (responsible for a third of all British made cars), the West Midlands is harnessing its transport heritage to pioneer cutting-edge new technologies in zero emission travel. From electric vehicle supply chain to Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) and Very Light Rail (VLR); major West Midlands-headquartered brands including Jaguar Land Rover, the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), HORIBA MIRA and Aston Martin are at the vanguard of the UK’s Electric Vehicle revolution.

DON’T FORGET:

• The West Midlands has set its own target to develop a net zero local economy by 2041

• We’re home to 5,100 low carbon businesses

• Low carbon is the fastest growing economic sector in the region right now

• Our low carbon sector employs 97,000 people –the highest concentration anywhere in the UK

• We’re home to the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, paving the way for next-generation battery production

DID YOU KNOW…

The low carbon industry in the West Midlands is still growing, with 21,000 new jobs set to be created by 2026.

Beyond tailpipe emissions, local expertise in systemwide decarbonisation is redefining the future of energy generation, storage, and distribution, compounded by smart energy systems. The West Midlands is the only UK region with designated Energy Innovation Zones and sits at the heart of the UK’s transmission and distribution

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

At the centre of the UK’s largest automotive, rail and aerospace clusters, the West Midlands is at the forefront of R&D to target the key global future mobility challenges.

Establishing a legacy for invention at the height of the first Industrial Revolution, today the region remains a powerhouse of productivity and innovation. A leading location for goods exports outside London and the Southeast, the West Midlands’ manufacturing sector generates £10.4bn GVA for the national economy –more than any other cluster across the country.

A 211,000-strong workforce accounts for 11.3% of all local employment – well above the national average of 7.9%. Specialising in machinery, electronics, and transport, the region’s extensive and multi-layered supply chain reflects its deep-rooted expertise.

Manufacturers at all stages of the growth cycle – from homegrown start-ups to historic SMEs – support a network of global heavyweights that call the West Midlands home, with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Aston Martin, Rolls Royce Control Systems and Collins Aerospace among the leading local players. A collaborative ecosystem of academic-industry partnerships underpins the scale of the sector, offering a fertile landscape to commercialise new technologies from research labs to market.

DON’T FORGET:

• A third of all British-made cars, and one in four UK engines, are made in the West Midlands

• We’re home to a 46,500-strong advanced manufacturing workforce

• The industry is fuelled by 32,500 STEM students graduating from local universities each year

• Our advanced manufacturing sector is worth £10.4bn

• The West Midlands is home to the highest number of rail-related jobs of any UK regional authority area

DID YOU KNOW…

Over 21% of all the UK’s automotive parts and accessories manufacturers are based in the West Midlands.

These global events play a vital role in boosting the West Midlands’ economy, help to foster relationships that can lead to further trade and investment opportunities and leave a lasting legacy. Our Conference Ambassador Network will showcase the region’s sector expertise, innovation and pioneering spirit to the world, reinforcing our international reputation for excellence in academic research, business and more.

Working alongside our industry ambassadors, event planners can see all this first-hand. In our extensive network, you’ll find endless connections to the region’s sector strengths, a host of opportunities for collaboration and the expertise, innovation and pioneering spirit for which the region is so well known.

The Birmingham and the West Midlands Conference Ambassador Network has been designed as a brand-new platform for the region’s greatest minds and industry leaders to work together in pursuit of a common goal – to drive more global conferences into the region, while continuing our economic growth.

CONFERENCING AND EXHIBITION VENUES

Here in the West Midlands, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to meeting and conference venues. Our offering is defined by choice, so whether you need easily adaptable traditional conference spaces, something designed to inspire or a space which encourages your delegates to get hands on, you’ll find it here.

The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham is located in the heart of Birmingham city centre, the UK’s second largest city. The ICC Birmingham offers versatile spaces and flexible layouts across it’s 10 meeting rooms and 10 conference halls, making it an ideal venue for all sized events for 150 - 1500 delegates. The venue is laid across multi-levels with flexible halls and suites to easily create the perfect exclusive feel for smaller events.

Hall 3 is an impressive space providing an outstanding setting for your conference, seating an impressive 3,000 delegates at maximum capacity. With its handy location right next to the registration area, your delegates are also able to make their way quickly and easily into your event. All halls, area able to boos the the support of the in-house technical, graphics and catering teams if required.

On average, the ICC hosts around 400 events a year, welcoming over 350,000 visitors from across the globe in the process.

That’s where the game-changing experience of the instinctive in-house teams comes into play. Their unparalleled welcome has received excelled customer feedback including a 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller’ Choice Award.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE ICC BIRMINGHAM

With a kitchen boasting over 650 industry awards, the in-house Amadeus catering team understand what’s required to deliver daring menus that cater for every dietary requirement and budget imaginable. More than that, they do so in a way that ensures consideration and innovation are on every plate. And if clean eating is your priority, the Focus Food menu, is the UK’s first conference centre menu to achieve accreditation from the Food for the Brain foundation.

Delegate catering in exhibition areas provides maximum exposure for exhibitors to connect and network with your delegates. New live theatre serving stations are available to book, creating a food theatre with live cooking demonstrations. Focus Food, Urban Buffet, Freestyle Buffet and Streetwise are just a few of the new concepts being created in the next evolution of conference catering.

The ICC Birmingham is within a four-hour drive time of 90% of the UK and at the heart of the UK’s motorway networks, close to the M6, M5 and M42. Guests can also travel by train with New Street Station being located a short walk from the ICC or you can hop on the metro. If delegates are travelling via plane, Birmingham Airport is the only UK airport with a train station connected to the terminal and just a ten-minute train ride to Birmingham New Street station.

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Spanning three floors, the BCEC offers some of the largest event space in the city, with over 2000 square metres of flexible space across 32 multifunctional rooms.

The venue caters for multiple types of events. With a multipurpose heavy goods lift, which goes straight to the main spaceperfect for exhibitions, showcases or automotive events.

Each room comes fully equipped with high tech equipment, hand sanitiser stations, click share technology and has been cleverly designed with a wall-to-wall glass frontage to make the most of the natural daylight.

The venue’s light and bright pre-function space leads directly on to multiple function rooms of various sizes and each floor has breakout lounges, which are a perfect space for everything from a relaxing coffee to a formal drinks reception.

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s city centre and linked to the 261 bedroomed Holiday Inn, The BCEC is just a minutes walk from Birmingham New Street station and the Grand Central shopping centre. Situated in the middle of Britain’s motorway network and just a nine minute train to Birmingham Airport it really is the perfect location, no matter where your delegates are travelling from!

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The Eastside Rooms is the latest member of Birmingham’s globally leading business events scene. Launched in 2021, it has quickly made its name as a contemporary, easy, and classy place to do business, and a stunning backdrop for events of every kind.

Its mission is to create value for Birmingham by fuelling its visitor and business economy. To represent the city’s Knowledge Quarter, by attracting conferences and meetings which boost learning and educational based industry, as well as those with a natural affinity to Birmingham’s commercial heritage, as well as its future. To create stunning experiences for the businesses and brands that use our space to educate, entertain and reward their guests and delegates.

Equally, The Eastside Rooms, since its inception, has looked to operate in an ethical, sustainable and community focused way, making it a beacon of positive values for the city and the businesses that it hosts. From a customer perspective, the venue itself was designed to meet the needs of the modern business delegate; sustainable, adaptable and flexibility.

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The Affinity suite is one of Birmingham’s Pillar free banqueting space which has been designed with exhibitions in the forefront of our build during architecture stages. The design layout of the ground floor has allows flexibility to an exhibition show which allows free flow for their delegates to maximise exposure to all those that showcase.

The flexibility and adaptability of the Affinity with it’s Sky fold wall means it can transition from a large space into a functional space for multiple uses meaning there are no limits to the design of each event. Numerous break out spaces and accessibility through the venue means delegates can explore the space unobstructed.

The Eastside Rooms is conveniently located next door to the Aloft Birmingham Eastside. Part of the Marriott family the hotel boasts just under 200 guest rooms, a cocktail lounge and 120 seater restaurant.

Located in the heart of Birmingham, Edgbaston is the perfect place to host business meetings, conferences, training courses, banquets, weddings, Christmas parties or bespoke events. Edgbaston is innovative in approach, reputable in delivery and unrivalled in service. They have passion for what they do, so take pride in the experiences they create and the events they deliver.

Edgbaston understands that every event is unique; that’s why everything is centered around you, the organiser. A dedicated, passionate and experienced team will work with you to deliver a truly unforgettable event that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

Even down to the minor details, the team are able to provide on-site technical support and bespoke solutions so you can be confident you are in safe hands. The venue’s versatile, multi-function, award-winning spaces can accommodate anything from 10 to 800 people, making Edgbaston a perfect venue for an assortment of events from an intimate meeting to a large exhibition.

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With the majority of spaces at Edgbaston boasting a panoramic view of the iconic cricket pitch, your attendees will be able to experience an event like never before. Edgbaston strives to provide the best quality in both food and service, to create a first-class dining experience. Award-winning Executive Head Chef, Dave Hill and his talented team construct creative and unique menus that demonstrate the passion which the catering team have for creating a melody of flavours, whilst understanding the requirements of each event.

Edgbaston Events is simply an extension of the famous Edgbaston experience, transferred from the cricket pitch to the world, to conference and events. Edgbaston as a venue brings with it a distinguished legacy. And always delivers. Cricketing triumphs and unforgettable moments dating back to 1886, creating a unique story unlike any other local venue.

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Located on the NEC complex and just five minutes from Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Train Station, Hilton Birmingham Metropole delivers on every level, hosting up to 2,000 of the UK’s largest events and conferences every year. Opened in 1976, the property is the largest residential conference hotel in the UK outside of London.

The hotel boasts 31 conference and event facilities, spanning over 60,000 square feet of space, with the largest able to accommodate up to 2,000 people at any one time. From product launches to weddings, Christmas parties to teambuilding events and annual conferences to small meetings, the hotel and its dedicated events team are highly experienced in providing expertise across all areas of event management.

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Spanning across five floors, the hotel is also home to 789 bedrooms, including 20 suites and comfortable accommodation across a variety of other room types. Three exciting new food and drink outlets serve a selection of creative, colourful dishes, including the 24-hour Gild Bar, Arbor Restaurant and room service, while a LivingWell Health Club with expansive swimming pool and 24-hour gym, and a contemporary new Executive Lounge complete the offering.

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The National Conference Centre is the ideal venue for your next event. If you’re looking for Birmingham conference facilities, you won’t be disappointed by this outstanding selection of rooms for a whole host of event types, with everything you need to ensure event success.

This venue prides itself on making you look good with a team of professional, experienced and passionate individuals who have been running successful events for over 35 years. The National Conference Centre whilst located at The National Motor Museum is a separate and dedicated events venue. Located in its own grounds with plenty of free car parking, it has the added bonus of an events field on site.

There are charging points for electric cars and space for coaches to park. It has its own dedicated and impressive marble entrance lobby for the majority of rooms, with a manned reception desk and complimentary WiFi throughout.

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Three rooms are located above the museum entrance, but provide good self-contained events rooms that are quietly located above where the museum exhibits are. The centre is perfect for all types of events. Guests of the centre can also enjoy the museum exhibits, with 1000 British made bikes on display.

There is a central courtyard that separates the museum from the centre. It’s a perfect area for barbeques or photos with its ornamental fountain. The centre has great access for load in and load out, with vehicle access to certain rooms. There is a service lift that gives goods access to the suite located on a lower ground level.

The NEC, the UK’s largest event venue, offers 18 versatile event halls, 32 purpose-built conference suites and 186,000sqm of covered space, with blank canvases that are flexible, futureproofed and a perfect fit for events big or small. Whether you’re looking to host a smaller event for 10 or a larger event for 10,000, its flexibility, scale and expert team can make it happen, seamlessly working as one with your team.

At the NEC connections are built between audiences and events and between physical and digital worlds. The recent £7 million technology infrastructure investment reaffirms a commitment to ensure that the venue is the best connected venue digitally as well as physically.

The NEC is the first venue in the UK to adopt WaitTime, an artificial intelligence solution that provides real-time measurement of venue capacity and crowd density, and further enhances its data capabilities. Capacity counting is safe and sharper, compliant venue operations are maintained and the software provides robust crowd data and business intelligence information.

While there are many reasons for choosing the NEC, from its expert team and over 40 years of experience to its impressive green credentials, it’s the location that really set it apart from the competition. Quite literally, thanks to being a self-contained island. Its central UK position ensures you’ll always have maximum visitor reach for your event, while the unrivalled transport connectivity means it takes minimum effort for your visitors to get here.

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Accessing the site is also easy, which makes build time quicker for your exhibitors and their contractors. Having both an international Airport and International Railway Station on the doorstep is always handy. While an on-site 24/7 entertainment complex is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

The NEC has 2,000+ hotel rooms on site across 7 different hotels, so delegates can take a leisurely walk from hotel to venue. There are a further 2,000 hotel rooms immediately outside of the campus. Plus, there are 6,500 hotel rooms in Birmingham city centre, only 10 minutes away on the train.

There are also fresh opportunities to enhance your show content across the 440 acres of outdoor space including woodland and a bathing quality lake. The NEC has invested heavily in this area over the past few years, which has seen enhancements to our Lakeside Gardens, woodlands and the creation of a new beach front around Pendigo Lake.

Not only does this ensure your visitors have a place to recharge their batteries and relax while they’re here, it also enables you to put on outside events that wouldn’t be possible at most other UK exhibition venues. Best of all, as a self-contained private site you won’t have to deal with all the usual red tape associated with putting on an outdoor event. No road closure headaches or longwinded permission seeking required here.

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The Vox is a unique and attractive offering to the conference market, situated within Resorts World Birmingham, the UK’s first leisure and entertainment complex. The first-class conference venue has five multi-functional suites that combine or divide to suit your event requirements.

Its five suites can accommodate up to 900 delegates in a wide number of formats. Relaxed, formal, freestyle – whatever you need, this venue will deliver you a setting that’s impactful and playful in equal measure. While its award-winning skyfold walls mean spaces can transform in minutes. And did you know about the customisable lighting? Or the plug-and-play technology and complimentary WiFi throughout the Vox?

The Vox believes it’s good to think small. It enables the team to concentrate on getting the little things right and every minuscule detail spot on. Take its three executive boardrooms for example. With maximum capacities of 28, 20 or 16 people, they provide an ideal breakout space. And while smaller than the suites, each is no less superpowered in terms of the audiovisual equipment, lighting and hospitality options available.

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While the venue is packed with unique features, it’s the spacious foyer overlooking Pendigo Lake that generally generates the most oohs and ahhs. An ever-popular space for lunch and drink receptions, the foyer also has a number of large screens that can be used to outline your agenda, broadcast live sessions to an extended audience or as a useful sponsorship and promotional tool. Now on to food glorious food.

Few things are more likely to make or break an event than food. After all, it’s what keeps delegates energised throughout the day. It’s why the team ensure innovation is always on the menu, a view that’s shared by award-winning in-house catering partner, Amadeus. With over 40 years’ catering industry experience under their aprons, Amadeus understand the unique challenges of events and catering.

And, like the venue, they approach every brief the same – by treating it differently. Along with the venue’s sustainability credentials, it’s just one of the many reasons they’ve won over 650 industry awards.

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COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA

Coventry Building Society Arena has forged an enviable reputation as the leading international venue for a variety of events, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors a year. Home of Wasps Sports as well as Coventry City Football Club. Coventry Building Society Arena is synonymous with music, having hosted many of the biggest bands on the planet, including the Spice Girls, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and Take That.

Exhibitions, conferences and meetings are the backbone of the venue’s business. This unique facility can cater for every event, from the smallest meeting, to a conference or exhibition for thousands of people. The enormous outdoor spaces around the Arena have hosted many sell out events.

The future for Coventry Building Society Arena is exciting with multi-million pound investment support from the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) through the Government’s Getting Building Fund Local Growth Fund and Growing Places Fund, transforming major areas of the arena and establishing growth for years to come.

Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and unforgettable events, is symbolic of pride, passion and success on the football pitch. But off the pitch, the standards are exactly the same. This is a modern, flexible venue that’s great for conferences, meetings, team building and more.

The 12 function rooms and 18 executive boxes at Molineux offer event organisers the flexibility to arrange everything from conferences for 550 delegates to one-to-one meetings. For fans of football, particularly Wolves fans- the unique sporting twist to the venue adds an excellent final touch.

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What’s more, the stadium’s corporate team are real matchwinners, working hard to provide a range of services to ensure your event goes smoothly. This might include executing your conference plans, matchday hospitality for a special client, or serving the venue’s world- class catering offering at a team lunch or awards dinner.

Food plays an integral part of nearly every conference, meeting and event we manage so with objectives of being healthier for the planet, for our customers and guests - menus will, on a greater scale, focus on low carbon and sustainability.

This Grade II listed Birmingham venue offers period features and waterside canal views for a multitude of unforgettable events from weddings and celebrations to exhibitions and corporate occasions.

With a large variety of rooms that can cater for up to 150 guests, it’ll have the perfect space for your event - whether you’re hosting a conference, meeting, awards ceremony, pop-up cinema, or gala

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dinner. Austin Court offers 14 versatile event spaces in the heart of Birmingham, including a tiered lecture theatre and a stunning courtyard garden.

Every space is fully adaptable and versatile to any set-up, including interconnecting rooms to fit your requirements.

If you are looking for a vibrant Birmingham city centre event venue that is innovative, contemporary and extremely central, you have come to the right place! thestudio has 20 flexible event spaces each equipped with the latest technology and providing on site support. Capable of accommodating events from 2 to 250guests, thestudio has built its excellent reputation on the mission statement of CUSTOMER FIRST!

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Thestudio is based on Cannon Street, just moments from New Street Station and the tram stops. It has excellent public transport links and ample parking is available nearby. As an Ecosmart Gold accredited venue it has been recognised as a sustainable business with strong environmental policies. Thestudio is passionate that event food is cooked fresh on site and is locally and responsibly sourced, ensuring that regardless of where you’ve travelled from your food has travelled less!

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Address 80 Cambridge Street Birmingham, B1 2NP

Contact name Angie Devi

Telephone 0121 600 7500

Email enquiries@austincourt.co.uk

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Address Caxton Gate, Cannon Street, B2 5EP

Contact name Events Team

Telephone 0800 028 6694

Email events@thestudio.co.uk

Website thestudio.co.uk

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One venue, limitless possibilities. NAEC Stoneleigh offers both adaptable indoor and outdoor space set in 800 acres of Warwickshire’s finest grasslands, fields and woods. The venue offers over 10,000 sqm of flexible event space combined with 250 acres of extensive outdoor areas. NAEC Stoneleigh offers a 58-bedroom 4-star guest house onsite, The Stoneleigh Park Lodge, and holds partnerships with leading hotels in the surrounding areas offering an additional 1500 rooms.

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There is free parking for over 10,000 cars and four different exit and entry points to get them all in and out with minimal fuss. NAEC Stoneleigh offers a purpose built conference centre and three exhibition halls along with outdoor equestrian facilities, such as the Grand Ring and the all-weather Equine Arena.

There is a private road network for driving experiences and a 4x4 track onsite. There are even onsite camping facilities!

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Address Grandstand Stoneleigh Events, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LG

Contact name Lowri Croydon

Telephone 02476 696969

Email lowric@stoneleighevents.com

Website naecstoneleigh.co.uk

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Situated in the heart of the UK, the Telford International Center’s hugely accessible location offers all the benefits of a city centre, without the hustle and bustle. Following a £250 million investment, the purpose built Convention Quarter was created with modern day event organisers in mind. Sitting opposite the main venue, it features a host of restaurants, bars, hotels, and leisure facilities.

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This is not just a venue. It is a power house. It is an incredible space with professional service for live events, which ignites business wins, Olympians, dreams, medical advancements, hobbyist’s fun, sales networks, new products, sporting prowess, association achievements - and yes, enjoyed company over business breakfasts, social lunches and the very best of food, drink and gala dinner glamour. This venue can connect up to 10,000 people every day to power up the UK in every way.

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Address International Way, St. Quentin Gate Telford, TF3 4JH

Contact name Rosalind Godfrey

Telephone 0800 028 6694

Email sales@southwatereventgroup.com

Website theinternationalcentretelford.com

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Maple House sits just minutes away from Birmingham New Street train station. Known for its warm welcome and excellent client service, the first regional venue offers a range of conference suites and smaller rooms over two floors. Colourful interiors and lots of light flooding through the large windows create a stimulating environment that keeps everyone engaged. Food is an integral part of any event, and the in-house chefs at Maple House definitely don’t disappoint!

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Address Maple House, 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6TB

Contact name Adam Roberts

Telephone 0121 212 8214

Email maple@etcvenues.co.uk Website etcvenues.co.uk

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Conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, The Priory Rooms is a great place for holding business meetings, conferences, training courses, talks or bespoke events. With nine versatile meeting rooms that can accommodate from 2 to 210 delegates, a variety of day delegate packages, and a range of superb catering and refreshment options, we are confident that we will be able to fully meet your needs.

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Contact name Hannah

Telephone 0121 236 2317

Email enquiries@theprioryrooms.co.uk

Website theprioryrooms.co.uk

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Designed as spaces where visitors can relax, socialise and meet in comfort, hosting your event at a West Midlands hotel is the perfect way to ensure you have all the facilities you’ll need, without sacrificing style. With everything from grand country house hotels through to boutique independents and luxurious contemporary spaces, there’s something here to suit you.

The Birmingham Marriott hotel offers six intuitively designed meeting rooms with the capacity to host events for an intimate six up to a maximum of 70 people. Each of the event spaces showcases natural light and high ceilings, as well as state-of-the-art audio visual services and high-speed internet access. With elegant accommodation you can relax and unwind in one of our spacious and inviting hotel rooms, which includes a flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, 24-hour in-room dining and more.

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Exceptional hotel facilities also include onsite parking, spa and an indoor pool, as well as dining options at the Brew Bar Lounge and terrace. Located close to the city centre, enjoy easy access to a host of renowned landmarks, including Broad Street, Cadbury World, Utilita Arena Birmingham and the ICC. The hotel is also within walking distance of Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Birmingham City Hospital.

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With air-conditioned dining, lounge and bar area you can be sure your delegates will feel relaxed and refreshed ready for the meeting ahead. Your package includes a fully equipped conference room which can be tailored to meet the size of your event and in the style of your choice, so simplicity and confidence of delivery are assured. Boasting ample free car-parking and conference facilities that accommodate up to 90 delegates you can be sure that there will be no parking meter anxiety.

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The hotel offers 111 bedrooms and using the restaurant, you can be sure dining offers a complete experience for the residential delegate. Free WiFi offers great in-house internet connectivity and for those with 5G capable devices, it’s great to know that the hotel sits in a 5G network zone so super-fast connectivity is assured should your network provider allow. Just 10 minutes from ICC and 20 minutes from NEC, the Campanile is the perfect location!

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Address 12 Hagley Road, Five Ways, B16 8SJ

Contact name Jo Dempster

Telephone 0121 452 1144

Email birmingham.events@marriotthotels.co.uk

Website birminghammarriott.co.uk

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Address Chester Street, Birmingham, B6 4BE

Contact name Juliana Resurexi

Telephone 0121 359 3330

Email deputy.manager.birmingham@ campanile.com

Website birmingham.campanile.com

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Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is the University of Birmingham’s hotel, and is part of the University of Birmingham Group. It’s a Preferred Hotel, and is also a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide. Opened in 2018, Edgbaston Park Hotel features a contemporary building housing 185 bedrooms, restaurant, bar and a variety of meeting facilities, all in a peaceful leafy spot on campus.

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Address 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS

Contact name Billy Harris

Telephone 0121 414 8888

Email b.harris@edgbastonparkhotel.com

Website edgbastonparkhotel.com

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Nestled in an enviable location on the University’s leafy Edgbaston campus, you’ll find a range of meeting spaces, designed to inspire up to 250 delegates. From stylish suites to historic houses, there’s a venue to suit all sorts of conferences, meetings and events.

Whatever you’re planning, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our friendly team of event professionals who are dedicated to ensuring your event is seamless from start to finish.

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Address 200 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1SU

Contact name Claire Tether

Telephone 0121 329 7450

Our Broad Street hotel is a 10-minute walk from Utilita Arena Birmingham, the ICC, and the National SEA LIFE Centre. City centre attractions like Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and shopping at Bullring & Grand Central are a mile away. Relax in our lounge and enjoy a choice of restaurants within walking distance. Hot breakfast and WiFi are on us.

Whether you’re planning a reunion or special occasion, or searching for space for that all-day business meeting, this hotel has the resources you need to make your next event a success. Its convenient and comfortable meeting space can accommodate 20 people in boardroom or U-shape style, or 30 people for a drinks reception.

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Hyatt Regency Birmingham is a luxury contemporary 4-star hotel, offering a luxury health spa with a swimming pool and gym with Matrix fitness equipment. Located in the heart of Birmingham, the hotel features guest rooms and suites, 12 conference suites, finedining restaurant and leisure facilities. Whether you’re planning a boardroom meeting with 12 executives or a seminar with 200 attendees, enjoy the convenience of hosting your event near the Library of Birmingham and Brindleyplace.

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Address 2 Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JZ

Contact name Sales Team

Telephone 0121 643 1234

Email birmi.rfp@hyatt.com

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With audio visual equipment and seasoned staff on hand, you can sit back and enjoy all the hotel has to offer. The International Convention Centre is connected to Hyatt Regency Birmingham via a walkway, making this hotel a convenient setting for guests attending conferences and seminars there. At Hyatt Regency Birmingham, catering services can be customised to your meeting or event needs. The event team is more than happy to work with you to create the perfect menu, taking into account dietary and religious restrictions.

The IBIS Birmingham New Street Hotel & Conference Centre is located just five minutes walk from the city’s main train station, Birmingham New Street. There are six amazing conference rooms that are suited for any kind of meeting from the more casual looks to the more corporate set up. All meeting rooms have extraordinary natural light, air conditioning and most importantly, a coffee machine or a very close by coffee station, that will keep your energy up all day!

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The hotel also has 159 bedrooms available, on-site catering and an on-site car park which creates the full package for a good stay. This venue is located right in the heart of Birmingham’s Chinatown, with many restaurants and shops in walking distance. MAXIMUM

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Address 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham B5 4ST

Contact name Carolina Oliveira

Telephone 0121 622 8420

Email h1459-sb@accor.com

Website all.accor.com

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From a colourful, intricate mural of the Bullring at the front desk to bespoke industrial-themed decor across all bedroom floors, ibis Styles Birmingham Centre acts as your very own city tour guide. The hotel is located near the business and entertainment districts and a 10 minute walk to New Street Train Station. The hotel is located 9 miles from Birmingham Airport.

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Address 65 Lionel Street, Birmingham, B3 1JE

Contact name Sasha Lungu

Telephone 07936040837

Email sasha.lungu@mbplc.com

Website all.accor.com

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MACDONALD BURLINGTON HOTEL

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With three modern, brightly lit meeting rooms, you’ll have found the perfect spot for your Birmingham meeting. All conference facilities come with free WiFi as standard, as well as a host of audio visual equipment available should you need it. All meeting rooms have extraordinary natural light and most importantly, a coffee machine or a very close by coffee station, that will keep your energy up all day!

Macdonald Burlington Hotel in the centre of Birmingham is found amid the stunning architecture of the city’s beautiful New Street. Offering guests an oasis of luxury in the vibrant and culture-rich city of Birmingham, this historic hotel is a short walk from all that’s on offer in the area, with world-class shopping and entertainment on your doorstep. The Macdonald Burlington Hotel’s stunning central location and comfortable bedrooms plus delicious food and drink make it the perfect place for a city break or that special romantic weekend in central England.

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Macdonald Burlington hotel’s flexible and well equipped event spaces also make the Burlington one of the best hotels in Birmingham for meetings and conferences. A charming and historic Birmingham venue, the Burlington also offers a grand, glamorous setting for cosmopolitan weddings and other special occasions such as graduate events and christening parties.

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Address 126 New Street, Birmingham B2 4JQ

Contact name Lisa Dunn

Telephone 0344 879 9019

Email sales.burlington@macdonaldhotels.co.uk

Website macdonaldhotels.co.uk

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The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free WiFi, within the upmarket Mailbox development. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room. Large, luxury rooms each includes mood lighting and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms all have a power shower, and there is a same-day laundry service.

The Brasserie at Birmingham Malmaison serves a menu of British cuisine using quality local produce. There is a stylish bar, and wine tasting run by the hotel sommeliers.

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Break free from your mundane work spaces, motivate your team and Work+Play at Malmaison Birmingham. Ideal for anything from discreet discussions about that new job opportunity to that big presentation. Alternatively invite the whole office and use the whole floor. The newly refurbished and reimagined meetings+events floor is the ideal base for your next blitz. Meeting rooms large and small, break out areas and private meeting pods, free drinks, impressive technology and super-fast WiFi all come as standard.

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Novotel Birmingham Centre is located in the heart of the city centre. With a relaxed yet lively personality, this hotel will have you feeling refreshed and energised for your plans ahead. Make time to enjoy the Gourmet restaurant and bar or 24/7 room service whilst you take time out. The hotel is complemented by the on-site Gourmet Bar, where guests can enjoy an internationally crafted menu featuring some of your favourites.

After lunch, head to the bar and sample one of the many cocktails lovingly prepared by staff. Whether visiting on business or leisure, guests can enjoy the best of both worlds as the hotel features a fitness centre and eight meetings rooms capable of accommodating 300 guests. Whatever type of meeting you are organising, you can optimise the chances of its success by benefiting from the Novotel network - many years of experience have let the team here build a great expertise in meetings organisation.

Address The Mailbox, 1 Wharfside Street Birmingham, B1 1RD

Contact name Nicola Tyson

Telephone 0121 246 5010

Email ntyson@malmaison.com

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Address 70, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HT

Contact name Francisca Padilla

Telephone 0121 643 2000

Email h1077-re@accor.com

Website www.all.accor.com

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BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE PARK REGIS

PENTAHOTEL BIRMINGHAM

11 MEETING SPACES

2 MEETING SPACES

Park Regis Birmingham is a 4-star luxury hotel that offers a range of extensive business and corporate meeting & event facilities in Birmingham city centre. Conveniently located on Broad Street in the very heart of the city. Park Regis is easily accessible from New Street train station and Five Ways train station by foot or taxi. Birmingham Airport is only 11 miles away and is easily accessible by public transport or cab.

Along with the additional space for refreshments and break out areas, a dedicated reception, the hotel not only offers excellent meeting space but prides itself on quality service to make your event a memorable one.

The expert team here can provide you with delegate packages and bespoke packages that we can tailor to meet your needs.

Pentahotel Birmingham is perfectly placed. Less than a mile away from Birmingham city centre, it is easily accessible and makes the ideal base for travellers of all kinds. As you enter this seven-story concept, your first stop is the huge Pentalounge, a multi-purpose space that rivals some of Birmingham’s best restaurants and bars, with a locally sourced menu of mouthwatering delights. With 131 bedrooms, all created with style and comfort in mind, it’s the ideal place to stay.

If you’re looking for meeting rooms in Birmingham, then this hotel has got you covered. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a theatre style event for 60 people, Pentahotel can accommodate you. The modern meeting rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel, all are naturally lit and have air-conditioning. The Pentalounge is the ideal break room with great food and drink, pool tables and computer games. There’s also the option to access the gym for free. VENUE

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Address Broad Street, Fiveways, Birmingham B15 1DT

Contact name Lauren Law

Telephone 0121 369 5555

Email events@parkregis-birmingham.com

Website parkregisbirmingham.co.uk

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Address Ernest Street, Holloway Head, B1 1NS

Contact name UK Sales

Telephone 0121 622 8800

Email uk.sales@pentahotels.com

Website pentahotels.com

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A central Birmingham aparthotel with free WiFi and breakfast included, plus a Fitness Centre and laundry room. The apartmentstyle Staybridge Suites Birmingham hotel sits in the heart of Birmingham, within a short walk of Moor Street, New Street and now Hill stations. A 10-minute train ride from Birmingham Airport, the hotel is just steps from Aston University, Thinktank Science Museum and Corporation Street.

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES BIRMINGHAM 1

Business guests are close to the International Convention Centre and the central business district, with local headquarters of international companies like Barclays and HSBC. Trust Staybridge Suites to make your next group event or meeting special. These comfortable, modern extended-stay suites will provide you and your guests with amenities that will make you feel at home. Plus their top-notch experts will be with you through every step of the planning process providing personalised services as you need them.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

THE GRAND HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

Beautifully restored and bursting with ‘wow factor’, the Grand Ballroom is once again opening its doors to some of Birmingham’s most glamorous occasions. Grand in scale and extraordinary in detail, the Grand Ballroom is a showstopper of a room, and sure to leave a lasting impression.

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The hotel’s nine additional meeting and event spaces combine period character with the latest technology, while the team of chefs can cater to every need, from a business breakfast and working lunch to a four-course feast. If you’re looking for a show-stopping event space in a city-centre location, there’s nowhere quite like The Grand Hotel Birmingham.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 1 Martineau Place, Corporation Street Birmingham, B2 4UW

Contact name Antony Parkes

Telephone 0121 289 3636

Email reservations@birmingham. staybridge.com

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Address Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS

Contact name Laura Orrell

Telephone 0121 827 9600

Email sales@grandbirmingham.co.uk

Website thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk

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Being the largest independent hotel in Birmingham, owned & operated by the same family for over 50 years, the Arden Hotel is able to offer incomparable value for money, facilities & levels of service. The hotel is a short walk to Birmingham International train station, gateway to the NEC, Birmingham Airport, Resorts World & Arena. From intimate interview rooms through to impressive conference and banqueting rooms, the hotel’s 15 meeting and events rooms are able to accommodate from 2-180 delegates, will surely satisfy your requirements.

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL

THE ARDEN HOTEL AND LEISURE CLUB

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY

MERCURE BIRMINGHAM WEST HOTEL

15 MEETING SPACES 17 MEETING SPACES

All delegates receive free parking and complimentary high speed internet access (upgrades are available). The Arden Hotel’s professional staff are here to assist and advise you on all aspects of creating a successful event making sure no detail is overlooked. Virtually all other venues in our near vicinity charge for car parking and WiFi so make your delegates glad you chose Arden Hotel.

This 4-star hotel has 168 rooms and the property’s fresh interior draws inspiration from the automotive industry which has been a constant presence in the region. An ideal West Midlands conference and wedding venue, the hotel underwent a refurbishment in 2019, inspired by the industrial and automotive heritage.

The hotel is located minutes away from the M5 Junction 1, making it an ideal alternative to central Birmingham. The hotel offers 168 bedrooms, 17 flexible meeting and events rooms taking up to 200 theatre style, 300 onsite parking spaces and swimming pool with gym. Mercure Birmingham West is the perfect venue for business or leisure guests to enjoy and explore the West Midlands.

CONTACT

Address Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EH

Contact name Jennifer Hancox

Telephone 01675 44 3221

Email forestofarden.events @marriotthotels.co.uk

Website ardenhotel.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6RS

Contact name Laura Jones

Telephone 0121 609 9988

Email HB538-SB2@accor.com

Website all.accor.com

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Set in beautiful Staffordshire countryside Swinfen Hall Hotel is a beautiful country mansion set in a 100-acre Estate with landscaped garden and a private deer park located in the Staffordshire countryside. A 19-bedroom stately home , where you will receive the hotel’s full and undivided attention. The hotel has a long history of hosting events and the experienced team have been delivering a first-class service for many years.

SWINFEN HALL HOTEL

THE BELFRY HOTEL & RESORT

4 MEETING SPACES

Swinfen Hall is open for corporate events, private functions and weddings. You can hire the venue exclusively with all the spaces and extensive gardens for outdoor events or hire one of the four flexible use meeting rooms which can accommodate events from 10-160 guests. The extensive grounds and gardens are ideal for memorable tailor-made outdoor activities. Set up in 2022, the newest addition is a marquee, able to accommodate up to 450 guests for weddings, parties and corporate events.

22 MEETING SPACES

The Belfry experience is simply unforgettable. You’ll find the team of experienced professionals as welcoming as they are passionate about creating an event perfectly tailored to your needs; just tell them what you want and they’ll make it happen. The hotel has an array of different conference and meeting rooms available, so whether you want a lavish presentation or a high-profile event that requires discretion and sensitivity.

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The Belfry offers it all and delivers with high standards to match. The Belfry’s comprehensive suite of 22 conference and event rooms means that whatever your meeting requirements, we have the perfect space to match.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address The Drive, Swinfen, WS14 9RE

Contact name Linda Best

Telephone 01543 481 494

Email events@swinfenhallhotel.co.uk

Website swinfenhallhotel.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Lichfield Road, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9PR

Contact name Katie Niland

Telephone 01675 238 600

Email sales@thebelfry.com

Website thebelfry.com

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HOTELS WITH MEETING ROOMS HOTELS WITH MEETING ROOMS A/V / production Air conditioning In-house catering Accommodation on site On site restaurants /dining facilities Outdoor event space Fitness centre Spa Facilities Swimming pool Wheelchair access Disabled toilets Disabled parking Allow assistance dogs In-house catering On site restaurants /dining facilities Outdoor event space Wheelchair access Disabled toilets Disabled parking Allow assistance dogs FACILITIES TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport 25 miles Lichfield Trent Valley 4 miles Car parking available Birmingham Airport 9 miles Water Orton 3.4 miles Car parking available

BIRMINGHAM STRATHALLAN HOTEL

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

CLAYTON HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

Located in the leafy suburb of Edgbaston, Birmingham Strathallan Hotel, BW Signature Collection is in a well-heeled part of Birmingham that’s home to the famous Edgbaston cricket ground and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The hotel offers easy access to the heart of Birmingham with well-equipped meeting spaces for up to 170 delegates and is just 1.8 miles from the ICC Birmingham.

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Address 225 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9RY

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Birmingham Airport

16.4 miles

Birmingham New Street

1.9 miles

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√ Allow assistance dogs

The Clayton Hotel Birmingham is situated in the heart of Birmingham city centre located near to all major transport routes, including New Street train station with connections to Birmingham Airport. A highly rated 4-star hotel that prides itself on its customer service, this modern hotel has a mix of room categories from standard to suites and 11 meeting rooms – accommodating meetings from 2 to 160 and dinners for 100 guests.

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Address 85 Albert Street, Birmingham, B5 5JE Contact name Edwina King Telephone 0121 726 3200 Email events.birmingham@claytonhotels.com Website claytonhotelbirmingham.com

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MEETING SPACES 11 MEETING SPACES

Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre is a contemporary stylish and modern 312-bedroom hotel offering an onsite bar, the b1 restaurant, fully equipped gym and conference and events facilities. Situated in the thriving and recently transformed business and leisure district by Centenary Square, the hotel continues to welcome professionals, families and international guests.

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BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE THE CUBE

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If you’re planning on staying over in Birmingham for a night or two, the Cube Hotel offers contemporary 4-star luxury with unrivalled five-star panoramic views. The Private Dining Room & The Champagne Room can accommodate up to 50 guests seated or 100 guests standing. All three rooms are located on Level 25 and benefit from spectacular views of the city. Coupled with the added convenience of being just minutes away from everything the city has to offer, the Cube Hotel is the ideal place to host your next event.

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CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception - 100

Address Central Square, Holliday street, Birmingham, B1 1HH

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 178 300 150 200 90 50 300 TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport 15.6 miles Birmingham New Street 0.4 miles FACILITIES √ In-house catering √ Air conditioning √ Accommodation on site √ On site restaurants /dining facilities √ Fitness centre √ Wheelchair access √ Disabled toilets √ Allow assistance dogs √ Cater for people with hearing impairments

Contact name Ilana du Preez Telephone 0121 224 5017 Email meetings@cpbhamcity.com Website cpbirmingham.com

Address The Cube, Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1RS Contact name Events team Telephone 0121 643 2010 Email events@cubehotel.co.uk Website bespokehotels.com/cubehotel/events/

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BIRMINGHAM BRINDLEYPLACE

This property is located in Brindleyplace, less than a mile from Utilita Arena Birmingham, Symphony Hall, ICC, LEGOLAND, and National SEA LIFE Centre. The Bullring, Grand Central and the Jewellery Quarter are a 20-minute walk, and just four miles from Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum. Enjoy our fitness centre and all-day dining at our Recess Restaurant. The hotel boats 238 bedrooms, five meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 120 delegates.

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HOTEL DU VIN BIRMINGHAM

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The previously disused Birmingham Eye Hospital is the distinctive location for this hotel. Merging contemporary design with historic character, Hotel du Vin Birmingham provides a perfect backdrop for your business needs. From our array bespoke seasonal menus and personalised service, to the convenience of complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 1 Brunswick Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HW Contact name Kirsty Mackie

Telephone 0121 633 6307 Email office.birminghambrindleyplace@hilton.com Website hilton.com/en/hotels/

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BIRMINGHAM

CITY CENTRE

JURYS INN BIRMINGHAM

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR Contact name Nicola Tyson Telephone 0121 246 5010 Email ntyson@malmaison.com Website hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/

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√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

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RADISSON BLU HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

Jurys Inn Birmingham is ideally located in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. This Birmingham hotel has 445 spacious and comfortable bedrooms and 20 conference and events suites, all situated a stone’s throw away from Birmingham’s transportation links. Jurys Inn Birmingham is one of the few hotels near the International Convention Centre and Utilita Arena Birmingham, making it an ideal pick for those visiting for business or a specific event

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 245 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HQ

Contact name Birmingham Events Team

Telephone 0121 698 7337 Email birminghamConference@jurysinns.com Website jurysinns.com/hotels/birmingham/

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Soaring above the surrounding cityscape in an impressive 39-storey structure, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Birmingham is convenient to the business district, convention centre and several shopping complexes. Well suited for both business and personal events, this hotel can accommodate up to 90 guests for banquets and up to 100 in a theatre style or reception layout. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural daylight inside each of the 10 stylish meeting rooms.

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Address 12 Holloway Circus, Birmingham, B1 1BT

Contact name Farzana Begum Telephone 0121 654 6000 Email meetings.events.birmingham@radissonblu.com Website radissonhotels.com

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BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL

BEST WESTERN PLUS MANOR HOTEL

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Address Main Road, Solihull, CV7 7NH

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL CROWNE PLAZA BIRMINGHAM NEC

10 MEETING SPACES

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC hotel offers sleek rooms with free WiFi, plus an on-site gym, a restaurant and a bar, two minutes’ drive from junction 6 of the M42 and 15 minutes by train from the city centre and a stone’s throw from the National Exhibition Centre. Host meetings or events from 2 to 200 guests in our versatile meeting rooms. With high-speed WiFi and a dedicated team to support in both planning and delivery of your event.

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Contact name Alex Mckenzie

Address National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PS

Contact name Central Reservations

Telephone 0800 0111 501 Email meetingsandevents@lghhm.com Website ihg.com

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√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

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2 MEETING SPACES

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The Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport is a 178 bedroom hotel close to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and Resorts World Arena. The hotel boasts two meeting rooms, restaurant & bar, a fitness centre, 24 hour reception and a business centre. Some bedrooms offer great views of the airport runway.

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AND SOLIHULL IBIS STYLES NEC & AIRPORT HOTEL

The ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport is nestled in between the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Birmingham International Train Station. With access also available from the M6 and M42 motorway networks. The hotel’s six meeting rooms offer the ideal spots for professional gatherings, whether you’re planning a small management meeting or a 40-delegate training session. Each room is equipped with free fibre WiFi and a large flatscreen TV with laptop connection.

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Address Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, B40 1PQ

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Contact name Frank Leo Telephone 0121 780 5900 Email salesmanager@ibisstylesnec.com Website ll.accor.com

Located in the picturesque village of Meriden, The Manor Hotel is the epitome of luxury and chic glamour. Home to Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, the Triumph Bar and together with 112 elegant bedrooms and 7 flexible meeting and event rooms, the hotel guarantees an unforgettable experience for any occasion.

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The hotel is just two minutes from the M42 motorway network and the surrounding area offers a wealth of attractions and places to visit including the National Motorcycle Museum, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Sea Life Centre, the Bullring and Touchwood shopping centres, Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon. The largest meeting room caters for up to 200 delegates (theatre style) and there are choices of smaller meeting spaces to suit your exact needs.

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Resorts World Birmingham is an ideal destination to meet in the West Midlands for business and leisure, with a whole host of spaces and options to meet your needs. From large corporate events to smaller more intimate meetings, team building days and special occasions, there’s something for every occasion at Resorts World. With a whole host of dining, venue and add-on options available, whatever the occasion, it has everything to make your event a memorable one.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address The Square, Solihull, B91 3RF

Contact name James Collett

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√ A/V / production

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√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ Outdoor event space

SOLIHULL

6 MEETING SPACES

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PU Contact name Charlotte Moore

Telephone 0121 273 1000 Email meet@resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk Website resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk

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√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

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BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL

VOCO ST. JOHN’S SOLIHULL

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Solihull offers a great combination of urban sophistication and rural tranquillity. This Solihull hotel is located in peaceful surroundings, yet less than ten miles from Birmingham city centre. Find everything you need from a business hotel in the UK, with vibrant and inspiring spaces to work and meet, with all the tech needed to get things done. The hotel has a range of flexible meeting spaces, delicious and nutritious food and drink options, plus a state-of-the-art gym and pool - all under one roof.

VENUE INFORMATION CONTACT DETAILS

Contact name Joanna Street Telephone 07827 929697 Email jo.street@village-hotels.com Website village-hotels.co.uk/solihull

Address The Green Business Park, Dog Kennel Lane, Solihull, B90 4JG

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 70 250 160 220 100 100 200 FACILITIES √ A/V / production √ In-house catering √ Air conditioning √ Accommodation on site √ Outdoor event space √ On site restaurants /dining facilities √ Fitness centre √ Swimming pool √ Wheelchair access √ Disabled toilets √ Disabled parking √ Allow assistance dogs

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Situated in the charming West Midlands town of Solihull, within walking distance to Solihull town centre and Solihull Train Station and five miles from Birmingham Airport. voco St. John’s Solihull offers a central location ideal for conferences, events, weddings, and much more. Boasting 13 flexible event spaces, voco™ St.John’s, Solihull caters to a range of business and leisure events of all sizes, whether a small board meeting or an elaborate wedding of 800 guests.

CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 711

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT Contact name Joe Evans Telephone 0121 712 7601 Email joe.evans@stjohnssolihull.co.uk Website stjohnssolihull.co.uk

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL VILLAGE HOTEL

WINDMILL VILLAGE HOTEL, GOLD CLUB & SPA

The personal touch is something the Windmill Village Hotel prides itself on, and it’s no different when it comes to our meetings and events. Stateof-the-art facilities and a devoted team available to help comes together to ensure a flawless business event. Choose from eight conference and meeting rooms of varying sizes. All events spaces are fitted with complimentary high speed wireless internet access, large flatscreen TV’s and projector screens. Each boasts air-conditioning and individual lighting controls, letting you create the perfect setting for your occasion.

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL

With its impressive adaptable spaces, easy access to Warwick, Coventry and Birmingham, and exceptional attention to detail at every stage Chesford Grange Hotel is proud to be an award-winning events venue. You’re sure to find the ideal space for any event, whether it’s the board meeting-worthy Director’s Suite, medium-sized Stratford Suite or the king of them all, the expansive Kenilworth Suite, with space for up to 700 delegates.

VENUE VENUE INFORMATION MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception - 700 360 450 40 50 700

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Birmingham Road, Asslley, CV5 9AL

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√ In-house catering

Contact name Alex Mckenzie

√ Spa facilities

√ Disabled parking

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6.2 miles

Coventry

4 miles

Car parking available

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

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√ Swimming pool

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

Contact name Claire Yates

Telephone 01926 859331 Email events@chesfordgrange.com Website chesfordgrange.com

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√ Allow assistance dogs

COVENTRY

AND WARWICKSHIRE COOMBE ABBEY HOTEL

Coombe Abbey Hotel provides the perfect setting for conference planners looking to impress and inspire. Home to several elegant meeting rooms, unique hotel accommodation and a restaurant, Coombe Abbey Hotel can accommodate residential and day conferences as well as host evening events. Originally a Cistercian Abbey dating back to the 12th Century, Coombe Abbey Hotel stands in 500 acres of parkland.

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON STRATFORD

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Looking for the ideal spot for your next business event or corporate conference? A handy 15 minutes from the M40 and just 800m from the town’s train station, it doesn’t get much better than the DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon. With six adaptable events spaces –the largest with capacity for 200 guests – The Stratford has the lot.

CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 1815 200 100 150 54 50 200

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Brinklow Road, Binley, Warwickshire, CV3 2AB

Contact name Stephanie Taylor

Telephone 07824 994790 Email stephanie.taylor@coombeabbey.com Website .coombeabbey.com

Disabled parking

Contact name Cosmina Stancu-Mosoreanu

Telephone 01789 271000 Email events@thestratford-hotel.co.uk Website thestratford-hotel.co.uk

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INFORMATION Birmingham Airport 24 miles Stratford-upon-Avon 0.3 miles FACILITIES √ A/V / production √ In-house catering √ Accommodation on site √ Air conditioning √ On site restaurants /dining facilities √ Fitness centre √ Outdoor event space √ Wheelchair access √ Disabled toilets

FOREST OF ARDEN MARRIOTT HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB

Set within 10,000 acres of ancient woodland where deer roam free, Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel & Country Club offers an unforgettable experience. With an excellent location in the West Midlands, nestled between Birmingham and Coventry, this hotel is accessible by train, plane or car. With 18 event spaces, it has the capacity to host events for an intimate six to an impressive 350 people

VENUE INFORMATION CONTACT

Address Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Coventry, CV7 7HR

Contact name Chloe Lane

Telephone 01676 522 335 Email forestofarden.events@marriotthotels.co.uk Website marriott.com

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√ Air conditioning

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE HOLIDAY INN COVENTRY

Holiday Inn Coventry M6 Jct.2 is a stylish hotel close to the city centre with a meeting and events venue, bar and restaurant. Our Coventry hotel’s Academy conference centre has 21 meeting rooms for hire, perfect for business events and special occasions, including weddings. Cross Point Business Park is right next door, and Coventry University Technology Park only five miles away.

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√ Allow assistance dogs

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reception 1010 250 160 200 105 68 180

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Hinckley Road, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 2HP Contact name Natalie Trailo

Telephone 02476 587472 Email eventsmgr@hicoventry.com Website ihg.com

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE HOTEL INDIGO STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

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Holiday Inn Kenilworth-Warwick is set in the heart of Kenilworth town centre and is easily accessible from all Midlands motorway networks including the M40, M6 and M69. Four Conference and Event rooms that can fit a maximum of 200 delegates and 115 modern spacious bedrooms. Onsite cafe and 212 Bar and Brasserie. Onsite car parking available..

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address 212 Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1ED

Contact name Lauren Stephenson

Telephone 07591383486 Email lauren@bgam.co.uk Website ihg.com

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Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon is at the heart of the neighbourhood, and you will find it surrounded by all that this wonderful market town has to offer. Steeped in history and home to William Shakespeare, you’ll find Shakespeare’s school and birthplace in the neighbourhood too. Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon has a beautiful and individually designed executive boardroom and study. With all mod-cons and plenty of natural daylight, these meeting rooms are perfect for small meetings for up to 12 people.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address 4 Chapel St, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HA

Contact name Mary Ireland

Telephone 01789 279953 Email reservations@stratford.hotelindigo.com Website stratford.hotelindigo.com

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Situated a short distance from Birmingham Airport, Birmingham NEC, Coventry, Birmingham city centre and Solihull, Nailcote Hall Hotel is a premier 4-star Country House Hotel in Warwickshire, complete with Par 3 Golf Course and conference & wedding facilities. If you are looking for a conference venue that offers a fantastic range of facilities, a stunning rural setting, a central location, rates from £30 and superb service for every guest, then look no further.

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RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BY WYNDHAM COVENTRY

Our 166 spacious en-suite bedrooms include an enviable portfolio of Deluxe Rooms, Business Superiors and spacious Suite Apartments; all with stunning views overlooking the historic Coventry city centre and County of Warwickshire. The hotel offers a dedicated training and meetings floor and is the perfect modern city centre venue.

Address Nailcote Lane, Coventry, CV7 7DE

Contact name Jack Allan

CONTACT

Address The Butts, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV1 3GG Contact name Bartek Zabawa

Telephone 024 7646 6174 Email info@nailcotehall.co.uk Website nailcotehall.co.uk

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE STRATFORD MANOR HOTEL

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FACILITIES

√ Outdoor event space

√ Fitness centre

√ Swimming pool

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

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THE TELEGRAPH HOTEL

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Create new stories at this contemporary hideaway on the doorstep of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hidden in the peaceful Warwickshire countryside, the 104-room venue provides the perfect setting for exploring the birthplace of a literary legend. and find fresh inspiration. Find your perfect match for everything from cosy board meetings to gala dinners in our 13 event and meeting spaces. The biggest room, the Stratford Suite, can cater for parties of up to 440 people.

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The iconic Telegraph building at 157 Corporation Street was home to the city’s newspaper for more than 50 years. Just imagine the buzz and bustle of journalists and machinists producing four printed editions every single day. Conferencing, weddings and events are well catered for with the Editors function space - capable of accommodating up to 160 guests across a range of layouts. There are also two private meeting rooms – the Boardroom and Directors – which can each accommodate up to 12 people for smaller meetings.

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Telephone 024 7623 8110 Email sales@ramadacoventry.co.uk Website ramadacoventry.co.uk CONTACT

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0PY

Contact name Cosmina Stancu-Mosoreanu Telephone 01789 731173 Email eventsandgroups@stratfordmanor.co.uk Website stratfordmanor.co.uk

Contact name Lynne Fitton Telephone 024 7526 2885 Email salesandmarketing@telegraph-hotel.com Website telegraph-hotel.com

Address 157 Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1GU

VILLAGE HOTEL COVENTRY

16 MEETING SPACES

The Village Hotel Coventry is less than ten minutes away from Coventry city centre and just 20 minutes from the Coventry Building Society Arena, making it the perfect destination if you’re in town to catch a concert. Find everything you need from a business hotel in the UK - vibrant and inspiring spaces to work and meet, with all the tech needed to get things done. This hotel has a range of flexible meeting spaces, delicious and nutritious food and drink options, plus a state-of-the-art gym and pool, all under one roof.

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WROXALL ABBEY HOTEL & SPA

8 MEETING SPACES

Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Spa is a luxurious and historic 72-bedroom hotel surrounded by 27 acres of luscious green grounds and spectacular views of the Warwickshire countryside. Here you will be welcomed to an estate that is steeped in a rich history dating back as far as the 11th Century. Whether you are planning a small or large conference, meeting or event, Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Estate offers the finest indoor and outdoor facilities for a variety of sizes, styles and budgets.

CONTACT

Address Coventry Business Park, Dolomite Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GZ

Contact name Rian Casado

Telephone 024 7671 9061 Email coventryhub@village-hotels.com Website village-hotel.co.uk/coventry/

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√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY COPTHORNE HOTEL MERRY HILL

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√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Fitness centre

√ Swimming pool

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

Address Birmingham Road, Wroxall, CV35 7NB

Contact name Robin Wheeler

Telephone 01926 962612 Email sales@wroxallabbeyhotel.co.uk Website wroxallabbeyhotel.co.uk

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√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ Outdoor event space

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY

NOVOTEL WOLVERHAMPTON

7 MEETING SPACES

Set in the heart of Dudley’s historic canal marina, the Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill-Dudley is a luxury corporate hotel boasting a stunning waterfront location. With 138 en-suite rooms, modern amenities, leisure club and conference space for 570 guests, commercial and social events can be hosted with ease.

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CONTACT DETAILS

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

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Novotel Wolverhampton is just a six-minute walk from the station and close to the city centre. This 4-star hotel offers spacious, contemporary bedrooms and has a bar and restaurant. The hotel is just six miles from the M6, or a four-minute walk from the train station, and offers the ideal venue for meeting on business. Its dedicated conference and banqueting suite comprises a range of purpose-designed, fully equipped meeting rooms with capacity for up to 200 people theatre-style.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1UR

Contact name Meranda Collett Telephone 01384 482882 Email meranda.collett@millenniumhotels.co.uk Website millenniumhotels.com

Address Union Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3JN Contact name Meetings Co-ordinator

Telephone 01902 871100 Email sb@novowol.co.uk Website fairviewhotels.com

THE MOUNT HOTEL COUNTRY MANOR

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The Mount is conveniently located just five minutes from the city centre set in the rural outskirts of Wolverhampton. With a purpose-built modern business centre alongside the beautifully traditional 67 bedrooms, it is an ideal venue to host your conference or meeting. It can exceed your every expectation, for anything from a one-to-one meeting or a fully bespoke conference for hundreds of delegates.

Address Mount Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8HL

Telephone 07769 166313 Email scott@themount.co.uk Website themount.co.uk

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√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

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VILLAGE HOTEL WALSALL

A modern hotel situated in the heart of Dudley, easy accessible from the M5. The hotel has 124 contemporary bedrooms all with ensuite facilities and has extensive car parking onsite, along with 10 meeting rooms with maximum capacity 300 theatre style. Find everything you need from a business hotel in the UK - vibrant and inspiring spaces to work and meet, with all the tech needed to get things done. This hotel has a range of flexible meeting spaces, delicious and nutritious food and drink options, plus a state-of-the-art gym and pool - all under one roof.

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Contact name Gemma Cooke

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Castlegate Park, Birmingham Road, Dudley, DY1 4TB

Contact name Laura Winwood

Telephone 01384 888830 Email villagesales.hub@village-hotels.com Website village-hotels.co.uk

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4.5 miles

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

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√ Fitness centre

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√ Air conditioning

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A modern medium sized hotel with 125 bedrooms all with ensuite facilities, situated just off junction 10 of the M6 Motorway and easy accessible to the M5 and M54. Find everything you need from a business hotel in the UK - vibrant and inspiring spaces to work and meet, with all the tech needed to get things done. This hotel has a range of flexible meeting spaces, delicious and nutritious food and drink options, plus a state-of-theart gym and pool - all under one roof.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Tempus Ten, Tempus Drive, Walsall, WS2 8TJ

Contact name Lana Jackson Telephone 01922 669850 Email villagesales.hub@village-hotels.com Website village-hotels.co.uk

6 Birmingham Airport 25.3 miles Car parking available TRAVEL INFORMATION Walsall 1.5 miles

INFORMATION MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 185 200 130 180 52 40 200 FACILITIES √ In-house catering √ Air conditioning √ Accommodation on site √ On site restaurants /dining facilities √ Fitness centre √ Swimming pool √ Wheelchair access √ Disabled toilets

10 Birmingham Airport 21 miles Car parking available

FURTHER AFIELD HILTON AT ST. GEORGE’S PARK

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The Hilton at St. George’s Park offers world-class conference and events facilities, close to Birmingham airport and set in stunning countryside. It’s a conference venue to suit all needs with 19 flexible meeting rooms available in lecture theatre and ballroom layouts. Close to the M1, M6 and M42 motorway links, Derby and Burton-upon-Trent railway stations and East Midlands Airport. On-site restaurant, executive lounge, bar & coffee shop proudly serving Starbucks as well as a Health club, indoor pool, spa &and outdoor team building centre.

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INFORMATION MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 415 500 248 330 36 40 500 Burton-on-Trent 5.4 miles FACILITIES √ A/V / production √ In-house catering √ Air conditioning √ Accommodation on site √ Outdoor event space √ On site restaurants /dining facilities √ Fitness centre √ Swimming pool √ Spa facilities √ Wheelchair access √ Disabled toilets √ Disabled parking √ Cater for people with hearing impairments √ Allow assistance dogs

16 TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport 32 miles Car parking available 95 HOTELS WITH MEETING ROOMS HOTELS WITH MEETING ROOMS

FURTHER AFIELD

MOOR HALL HOTEL AND SPA

Located in the heart of the glorious Warwickshire countryside, Lea Marston Hotel is an independent 4-star hotel perfectly positioned within easy reach of Birmingham. Lea Marston Hotel is the perfect choice for any event or meeting. Being situated a stone’s away from major motorway and road networks, it is each to reach from the air and rail network too! Plus its dedicated function rooms offer the ideal setting for any event.

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Moor Hall Hotel & Spa is a 4-star country house hotel in Sutton Coldfield, north of Birmingham. Whether you are looking to hire a venue for a small meeting or interview, a training course or a large conference, the experienced events team can help. All six rooms can be adapted to your needs in terms of layout and equipment and the hotel’s friendly and flexible team will be on hand to ensure that everything is exactly as you need it to be.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Haunch Lane, Lea Marston, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0BY

Contact name Emma Ryan Telephone 01675 470468 Email emma.ryan@leamarstonhotel.co.uk Website leamarstonhotel.co.uk

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ Outdoor event space

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Fitness centre

√ Swimming pool

√ Spa facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

SPACES 6 MEETING SPACES

Address Moor Hall Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6LN Contact name Louise Dempster Telephone 0121 308 3751 Email events@moorhallhotel.co.uk Website moorhallhotel.co.uk

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ Outdoor event space

FURTHER AFIELD THE ABBEY HOTEL

Once playing host to Henry VIII, now it is your turn to feel like royalty A fine example of late medieval architecture, New Hall Hotel & Spa in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, is as majestic as it is magical. It started life as a manor house built by the Earl of Warwick as a hunting lodge in the 13th century, giving it the reputation today of being England’s oldest listed inhabited moated house.

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√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

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√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

With an unbeatable location just 30 minutes from Birmingham, room for up to 200 delegates and state-of-the-art conference facilities, this 4-star hotel is one of the leading events venues in the Midlands. Be it a small meeting or presentation, a day of team-building, or an annual customer conference, The Abbey Hotel has everything you need to make it an event to remember.

INFORMATION MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 307

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QX

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Address Hither Green Lane, Redditch, B98 9BE Contact name Rachel Danks Telephone 01527 406600 Email rachel@theabbeyhotel.co.uk Website theabbeyhotel.co.uk

UNIQUE VENUES

Birmingham and the West Midlands is packed with venues unlike any others. Our unique personality is reflected in the range of incredible venues you’ll find here, with everything from working museums to sports stadiums and blank canvas spaces available for you and your delegates. These are sure to leave a lasting impression.

B:Music is the music charity responsible for Birmingham Symphony Hall and Town Hall. Town Hall is an iconic venue conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham city centre. This Grade 1-listed building has stunning period architecture and a breath-taking main hall, providing a captivating backdrop for the proposed event.

B:Music’s other venue, Symphony Hall, is an Art Deco inspired contemporary event space with world-class acoustics and will provide a captivating backdrop for the proposed event.

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Symphony Hall was designed to look as good as it sounds. You will impress delegates with this warm, luxurious space full of classical curves, polished surfaces, columns and tiers. You’ll have use of the foyers, which are spread over several levels – they’re ideal for drinks receptions, networking areas and buffet points. There are also facilities for production offices, speaker rooms and dressing rooms.

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BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME

5 MEETING SPACES

Birmingham Hippodrome is more than just a theatre. Whether it be a small private party, a daytime meeting or a large scale event, it is the perfect venue with creative ideas, spacious spaces and versatile facilities. Wow your own audience in the exciting and unique atmosphere of the UK’s most popular theatre.

The theatre offers a range of incredible rooms and outstanding facilities to make your next event truly unforgettable.

VENUE INFORMATION

Alongside the 1,850-seat auditorium and our spacious foyers, there are several well-appointed suites, including a 200-seat studio. Whatever your requirements, the team can help with every aspect of private parties, corporate hospitality, or excellent facilities for your meeting or conference.

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 280 1800 180 180 18 - 200

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Contact name Nicole Evans

Telephone 0121 289 6205

Email nicole.evans@bmusic.co.uk

Website bmusic.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Contact name Charles Pette

Telephone 0844 338 6500

Email events@birminghamhippodrome.com

Website birminghamhippodrome.com

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Cadbury World in Bournville offers a unique corporate events venue with a chocolatey twist, ideal for meetings, training or relaxed away days. The Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Room accommodates up to 50 guests and can be set up in a number of arrangements to suit different event formats. Delegates can enjoy a buffet lunch, refreshments throughout the day, free car parking and complimentary stationery and chocolates. Conveniently located just outside of Birmingham in the picturesque Bournville Village, Cadbury World is

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easily accessed via public transport and benefits from close proximity to the M5 and M42 motorway networks. Visitors can bolster their experience with a number of team-building activities throughout the day, from a self-guided tour of the popular attraction’s chocolatey zones through to a hands-on session with a masterful chocolatier.

For the perfect souvenir, goody bags can be prepared for any budget, and handmade chocolate plaques can also be personalised for each delegate to take home with them on the day.

Built in 1998 to complement the performance facilities at Symphony Hall, CBSO Centre is the home of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, its sister organisation Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, and Ex Cathedra. Located in Birmingham city centre, the building is easily accessible from both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill stations as well as all major road networks.

VENUE INFORMATION

The Centre provides a range of performance, rehearsal and meeting facilities, including The Justham Auditorium, a magnificent 300-seat fully flexible space. When not in use by the CBSO the Auditorium is available for public concerts, conferences, educational workshops, meetings, exhibitions, dinner dances, weddings and much more.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2LU

Contact name Reservations Team

Telephone 0121 393 6004

Email cwmeetings@mdlz.com

Website cadburyworld.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

Contact name Peter Clarke

Telephone 0121 616 6500

Email pclarke@cbso.co.uk

Website cbso.co.uk

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BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE COFFIN WORKS 1 MEETING SPACE

The Coffin Works is a Grade II* listed building, with an enclosed Courtyard and meeting room. It is a unique setting for team meetings, workshops, wedding receptions, concerts, theatre performances, corporate and private parties, and as a film location. The meeting room seats comfortably up to 15 people boardroom style, but can be set up in other formats to accommodate more guests.

Projector and flip chart are available to hire and WiFi is included. The venue is stocked with mugs, glasses, hot water flasks, coffee flasks, plates and jugs as well as a kettle which are available for you to use. You can either provide your own teabags, coffee and milk, or for a small charge the venue will supply hot drinks for your meeting.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE FACTORY WORKS 4 MEETING SPACES

Factory Works is in the heart of Digbeth, its industrial architecture and contemporary interiors making the venue ideal for all events including festivals, product launches, exhibitions and conferences.

The venue comprises 1,200 sqm of space and is in the heart of the Custard Factory; home to a hive of creative businesses, exclusively independent shops, cafes and bars.

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Factory Works consists of one main space and three additional breakout rooms. Available for exclusive use with full flexibility to suit your event. The venue has a variety of power options to support requirements as well as dedicated WiFi. Key Features of the venue are; exclusive venue hire available seven days a week all year round, 1,200 sqm available all on one level, adaptable blank canvas space, great branding opportunity, lots of natural daylight, city centre location within walking distance to Birmingham New Street Station.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Coffin Works Museum, 13-15 Fleet Street, Birmingham, B3 1JP

Contact name Sarah Hayes

Telephone 0121 233 4785

Email sarah@coffinworks.org

Website coffinworks.org

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA

Contact name Katie Glover

Telephone 0121 224 8486

Email events@digbeth.com

Website digbeth.com/events

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A recently refurbished Unitarian chapel, oozing with personality thanks to hand-picked unique furniture, modern artwork, and bright, open spaces.

Fazeley Studios makes the perfect setting for conferences, meetings, networking events and gala dinners.

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BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE FAZELEY STUDIOS 3 MEETING SPACES

Fazeley Studios consists of a number of different spaces that can accommodate a wide variety of events. From intimate boardroom meetings, to large conferences and gala dinners. This venue is also available for exclusive evening and weekend hire, subject to availability.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE IKON

GALLERY 4 MEETING SPACES

Ikon is an internationally acclaimed art gallery situated in central Birmingham. Housed in a magnificent Victorian school building, the gallery is one of the most impressive buildings in the city and a unique venue for events. Ikon is an educational charity and works to encourage public engagement with contemporary art. It offers free entry to all. Located in Brindleyplace, within easy walking distance of New Street Station,

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address 191 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, B5 5SE

Contact name Katie Glover

Telephone 0121 224 8486

Email events@digbeth.com

Website digbeth.com/events

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Ikon is surrounded by major businesses, shops, restaurants and hotels and close to the International Convention Centre. In such a prestigious setting, hospitality at Ikon is sure to impress your guests. With versatile spaces, accommodating up to five hundred guests, Ikon is ideal for many different kinds of events, both corporate and private, whether it’s a canapé reception, conference, product launch, party, awards ceremony, workshop, meeting or wedding reception.

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90 60 100 40 40 250

Address 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS

Contact name Rachel Matthews

Telephone 0121 248 0708

Email hire@ikon-gallery.org

Website www.ikon-gallery.org

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is the ultimate indoor playground for children and big kids at heart! Hold your event at one of Birmingham’s newest tourist attractions – the venue in the heart of Birmingham is ideal for businesses looking to mix up their day-to-day scenery.

Whether you’re looking for a unique space to host a drinks reception or need a break from the traditional meeting rooms, this venue is the exciting new hire space in the city!

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Leave guests marvelling at over 47 Lego® iconic local landmarks whilst they indulge in a selection of delicious canapés and crisp Champagne. Perfect for drinks receptions and team-building functions.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE MILLENNIUM POINT 11 MEETING SPACES

Millennium Point is an award-winning iconic landmark and a unique venue in the heart of Birmingham. It boasts 11 fully flexible spaces which are suitable for almost any event. There are a mix of public with high footfall and private spaces including small meeting rooms right up to a 354-seat giant screen auditorium. Spaces range from state of the art to simple to suit your budget and requirements.

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The venue also has a range of hybrid and virtual events and a skilled audio visual team, which can help maximise the reach and impact of your event. The venue is owned by the Millennium Point Charitable Trust with profits from our commercial activity being invested in projects, events and initiatives which support the growth of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) in Birmingham and the wider region.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA

Contact name Amadeus Food

Telephone 0121 767 3329

Email sales@amadeusfood.co.uk

Website legolanddiscoverycentre.com

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Address Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Contact name Victoria Webb

Telephone 0121 202 2200

Email events@millenniumpoint.org.uk

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Dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and come face-tofin with over 2,000 amazing creatures. Discover an amazing underwater world just minutes from Birmingham city centre. With over 60 spectacular displays including the one million-litre Ocean Tunnel and new Jelly Invaders and Piranha Tunnel exhibits, this tropical paradise is also an ideal setting for business meetings, team building sessions and receptions for up to 400 guests.

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Perfect for drinks receptions and team-building functions. After your guests have encountered everything from sharks and seahorses to penguins and piranhas, they can simply sit back and sink their jaws into some innovative cocktails.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE THINKTANK,

BIRMINGHAM SCIENCE MUSEUM

Whether you’re looking for a conference venue, a meeting room or a unique space for dining, you’ve come to the right place. Thinktank is a place where the historic and ultra-modern come alive.

This is the only venue in the Midlands where delegates can enjoy their canapés under the wings of a Spitfire, or dine alongside a talking robot. But it’s not just about the amazing space on offer.

VENUE INFORMATION

Organising a function can be stressful, so the Thinktank tea, are here to make it as easy for you as possible. Their in-house chefs and expert event management team are here to help you deliver the perfect event.

By choosing Thinktank, you’ll be supporting an incredible charity, Birmingham Museums Trust.

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception - - - - - - 400

CONTACT DETAILS

Address The Water’s Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL

Contact name Amadeus Food

Telephone 0121 767 3329

Email sales@amadeusfood.co.uk

Website visitsealife.com

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Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 300 200 54 200 25 - 250

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Millennium Point, Curzon Street, B4 7XG

Contact name Gill Allen

Telephone 0121 348 8081

Email gill.allen@birminghammuseums.org.uk

Website birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank

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Unique Venues Birmingham provides all of the space and quality you need to complement the moments that matter, but with the added style and uniqueness that make your events memorable. The UVB portfolio includes auditoria presenting huge dramatic and creative possibilities, a spectacular five-storeys high rotunda, and a beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across the city.

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For slightly more traditional requirements, you’ll find an array of suites and rooms complete with all of the audio-visual technology you could ask for but set within architecturally splendid buildings with impressive views, such as the Library of Birmingham and Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Make the decision to transform your future events from mundane to magnificent, choose Unique Venues Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

VILLA PARK AT ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB

90 MEETING SPACES

Villa Park, the iconic home stadium of Premier League Football Club Aston Villa since 1897, brings sporting heritage and a touch of elegance to private events. The diverse facilities are perfect for anything from Christmas parties to training sessions or larger conferences.

VENUE INFORMATION

Size

CONTACT DETAILS

From company awards dinners to wedding receptions, the customisable rooms host a range of spectacular occasions. Villa Park offers purpose-built event spaces with everything you need to impress, be it the integrated AV facilities of McGregors or the pitch-facing balcony of the Lions Restaurant. Whether you’re an Aston Villa fan or not, events at their stadium are bound to blow you away.

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Address

Contact

Address Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE

Contact name Kelly Jens

Telephone 0333 3231982

Email events@avfc.co.uk

Website www.villaparkstadium.com/events/ AVFCOfficial avfcofficial

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FACILITIES

Outdoor event space

Wheelchair access

Disabled toilets Allow assistance dogs

Cater for people with hearing impairments

FACILITIES

Escape the norm and inject some adrenaline into your event. Situated at the heart of the NEC campus, The Bear Grylls Adventure is ideal for drinks receptions and team-building functions. It is the perfect place to challenge your team and build on the core skills of resilience, cooperation and synergy - gather your crew, unleash your team’s potential and book a group day out with a difference.

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL

BEAR GRYLLS ADVENTURE 1

The attraction brings together 11 epic experiences, all of which offer their own challenges and encourage guests to push their limits and achieve the remarkable. Memories are waiting to be made throughout the attraction, from the indoor climbing walls to the archery range, iFLY wind tunnel to the escape rooms. No matter which experience you choose, your Adventure Guides will inspire you, encourage you and support you every step of the way.

Address National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40

Contact name Sarah Whittaker

Telephone 0121 274 0688

Email Sarah.Whittaker@merlinentertainments.biz

Website beargryllsadventure.com

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CASTLE BROMWICH HISTORIC GARDENS 5

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE SOLIHULL 1

Ten acres of a unique survival of 350 year old early 18th century formal garden design. The Grade II* walled garden, once part of the Earl of Bradford’s estate, is now rescued, nurtured and owned by an independent Charitable Trust. Keeping largely to a period relevant style with plant species and heritage fruit from 1680-1760 it’s like visiting the baroque countryside in the middle of a 21st century city.

VENUE INFORMATION

Inspiring spaces for meetings all together or in small groups: breakout meetings in the Orchards, performances on the Archery lawn, small committee meetings in the 1723 Orangery or Music Room. Evening hire (music in the open air) and under canvas cover packages available. Whole site or partial hire available.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36 9BT

Contact name Glynis Powell

Telephone 0121 749 4100

Email cbhallgardens@gmail.com

Website castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk

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Grand Station combines style and professionalism to create the perfect business venue hire in Wolverhampton. Grand Station offers an elegant and versatile corporate events venue in Wolverhampton to hold all types of events such as conferences, exhibitions, meetings, corporate hospitality events, team building, training courses, sales presentations product launches, seminars, conventions, awards ceremonies and a lot more.

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY GRAND STATION

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY

BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM 5 MEETING SPACES

The Black Country Living Museum is situated in Dudley at the heart of the Black Country. Bring history to life as you explore the 26 acres of reconstructed shops, pubs and house depicting industrial Britain, and filming location to hit series Peaky Blinders. Enjoy the tastes of the past with old fashioned sweet shops, a bakery and even a 1930s fish and chip shop then take some time to meet friendly historic characters.

VENUE INFORMATION

Address Sun Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF

Contact name Danny Thompson

Telephone 01902 454550

Email info@grandstation.co.uk

Website grandstation.co.uk grand_station the_grandstation

Airport 27.2 miles

0.3 miles

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4SQ

Contact name Jennifer Homeshaw

Telephone 0121 521 5690

Email jennifer.homeshaw@bclm.com

Website www.bclm.com

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Bring a bit of Black Country innovation, entrepreneurialism and creative spark to your business. The Museum offers venue hire options that will immerse your guests in 300 years of history, whether for conferences, team away days or private parties. Experience history that made the Black Country ‘the workshop of the world’.

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY 4 MEETING SPACES

Located in the heart of the city centre, a short distance from the railway station, the Art Gallery can offer a historic and cultural location for events, corporate meetings, away days, training and functions. Built in 1884 to house the city’s art collection, the art gallery now boasts a variety of classic and contemporary art featuring the largest Pop Art collection outside London.

VENUE

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DU

Contact name Ashek Imran

Telephone 07974 221286

Email Ashek.Imran@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Website wolverhamptonart.org.uk

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TRAVEL

26.3 miles

FACILITIES

FURTHER AFIELD

ALTON TOWERS RESORT 10 MEETING SPACES

The Alton Towers Resort is the perfect destination to mix business with heaps of fun, whether you’re arranging a business meeting, conference, event, family fun day, team building exercise or company away day. Set in over 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, the Alton Towers Resort offers an award winning conference centre, three fantastically themed hotels, wacky waterpark, luxury spa, extraordinary golf course,

VENUE INFORMATION

Rollercoaster Restaurant and of course, not forgetting over 50 world class rides and attractions! The team are experts at tailoring packages to meet your needs and can cater for events for up to 500 delegates or company away days for several thousand people. For a unique twist, why not hold an event in the waterpark, SEA LIFE Centre or hospitality suite located in the theme park!

The perfect destination for business with a twist!

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

Contact name Sales Team Telephone 01538 704260

Email

TRAVEL

With a full 64-acres of beautifully groomed grounds and gardens, the stunning castle buildings and themed onsite accommodation can be hired for a totally exclusive experience. The dedicated Events Team can help you craft a hire package to suit you, with exclusive use of the whole or partial site, during the daytime or for the evening only.

VENUE

CASTLE 3 MEETING SPACES

Larger corporate events such as dinners and away-days can be accommodated in the Great Hall or across the stunning estate. Both come with optional extras, including access to the daily attractions and shows.

Team building events or incentive packages include an array of medieval-themed fun, including archery and sword skills from the Castle’s resident Knights and Bowmen! MAXIMUM

CONTACT

Address Castle Lane, Warwick, CV34 4QU

Contact name Event Sales

Telephone 01926 406660

Email events@warwick-castle.com

Website warwick-castle.com

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BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS

5 MEETING SPACES

Nestled within and surrounded by some of the most fascinating and beautifully landscaped gardens in the country, Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers three striking event spaces, which create a magical and unique setting for your event. Three event suites offer all the flexibility you could need, each one accessed through one of our beautiful glasshouses.

VENUE

WARWICK CASTLE 3 MEETING SPACES

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR Contact name Rebecca Steen

Telephone 0121 454 1860 Email admin@birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk Website birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport

17 miles

Birmingham New Street

1.7 miles

Car parking available

BIRMINGHAM

CITY CENTRE

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√

MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE

3 MEETING SPACES

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill Restaurant is highly regarded for its famous mouth-watering steaks, afternoon tea, cocktail menu and with regular live music, its the ultimate place to dine in the city. Also located on Level 25 are three private function rooms. A perfect choice for your next meeting or event, with breath taking city views making it the perfect backdrop.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception - 100 40 50 24 24 100

CONTACT DETAILS

Address The Cube, 200 Wharfside St, Birmingham, B1 1PR Contact name Ashleigh Given Telephone 0121 616 6815 Email events@hibirminghamcube.com Website mpwrestaurants.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

15.8 miles

Birmingham New Street

0.6 miles

Car parking available

FACILITIES

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

√ Air conditioning

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Outdoor event space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

SPACE

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, the Jam House occupies a traditional and historic Georgian building looking out onto the picturesque St Paul’s Square. Whether it is a dinner dance for 300 guests or a 900 guest networking event, the Jam House can accommodate it with competitive prices, in-house audio visual equipment and sound system.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

200 120 90 180 30 50 350

CONTACT DETAILS

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL HAMPTON MANOR

1 MEETING SPACE

Hampton Manor is 45 acre estate with 15 bedrooms and three restaurants including the Michelin starred Peel’s Restaurant. The Courtyard is a dramatic private dining and events space. Set within the stone walls of the Manor’s original stable court there is now a glass atrium spanning the space and creating a memorable setting for any event.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 100 80 130 30 30 150

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1QU

Contact name John Bunce Telephone 0121 200 3030 Email birmingham@thejamhouse.com Website thejamhouse.com

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

9.5 miles

Birmingham Snow Hill

0.2 miles

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE SOLIHULL

1 MEETING SPACE

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

Address Shadow brook Lane, Hampton-In-Arden, B92 0EN Contact name Sophie Poduval-Morrell Telephone 01675 446 854 Email events@hamptonmanor.com Website hamptonmanor.com

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

3.2 miles

Hampton-In-Arden

0.4 miles

Car parking available

WARWICKSHIRE BELGRADE THEATRE

9 MEETING SPACES

Whether or not you’ve visited before, Land Rover Experience Solihull will provide a great experience for individuals as well as for corporate events and entertainment. We offer a Venue with a meeting room with all the support you need to make your day a success Flexibility is key to ensuring we deliver exclusive, tailor-made packages to all of our customers including an overnight stay at one of the local hotels that we partner with, followed by a 5-Star Manufacturing Tour or Off-Road drive in a top of the range Land Rover.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 45 34 - 20 24 45

CONTACT DETAILS

FACILITIES

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

√ Air conditioning

√ Outdoor event space

√ On site restaurants/ dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Allow assistance dogs

The Belgrade Theatre is ideally located in the heart of Coventry city centre. Unlike other venues, here at the Belgrade Theatre you don’t just hire venue space, you will get a complete package to suit your needs. In addition to room hire, the Theatre has lighting, sound and stage technicians, set and costume services, catering services, customer service professionals and box office staff all ready to make sure your event runs smoothly.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 250 858 200 200 24 24 200

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Jaguar Land Rover, Gate D2, Damson Parkway, Solihull, B92 9EH

Contact name Sam Edmonds Telephone 0121 700 4619 Email sedmonds@partner.jaguarlandrover.com Website solihull.landroverexperience.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

5.4 miles

Birmingham International

3.8 miles

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

Address Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS Contact name Neil Johnson Telephone 024 7625 6431 Email NJohnson@belgrade.co.uk Website belgrade.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

10.7 miles

Coventry

0.7 miles

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Air conditioning

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

BIRMINGHAM NEC, AIRPORT AND SOLIHULL

4 MEETING SPACES

Set in the heart of Shakespeare’s England, Ragley Hall is an exclusive venue for celebrations of all sizes. As your delegates travel up the long winding drive of the estate they will be greeted by quintessentially English country scenes, before being welcomed by our front-of-house team. With an abundance of parkland surrounding the Hall, there is plenty of opportunity to get into the great British outdoors to create the perfect balance between work and play.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

600 220 180 220 60 60 300

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ

Contact name Sophie Stelling

Telephone 01789 762 090 Email sophiestelling@ragley.co.uk Website ragley.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

24.8 miles

Stratford-upon-Avon

8.5 miles

Car parking available

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM

FACILITIES

√ Outdoor event space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

COMPTON VERNEY ART GALLERY & PARK

MEETING SPACES 4

Compton Verney is an extraordinary place, a cultural kaleidoscope. Set in the heart of England, it is easily accessible from the M40, and within easy reach of Birmingham, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa, with rail links direct to London and the rest of the country. From safe, bright and airy rooms we can provide a spectacular backdrop for your wedding, corporate event, away-day, conference or dinner.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 20 100 80 120 30 27 200

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ Contact name Joanna Martin

Telephone 01926 645533 Email events@comptonverney.org.uk Website comptonverney.org.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

25.5 miles

Stratford-upon-Avon

8.6 miles

Car parking available

COVENTRY

AND WARWICKSHIRE

COVENTRY CATHEDRAL

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Outdoor event space

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

2 MEETING SPACES

The Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British vehicles, as well as a purpose built modern and stylish non-residential conference and event venue. From dinning amongst the cars and glamourous awards dinners, to corporate conferences for 6-600 delegates, the Museum offers stylish spaces for unique experiences.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 2000 600 400 420 32 30 1000

CONTACT DETAILS

Celebrated as the UK’s favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral is known all over the world as a beautiful and unique venue. The venue can host concerts of all kinds, gigs, theatre productions, meetings, conferences, wedding banquets and corporate events. The Ruins are an ideal backdrop for a range of events. There are also have smaller spaces for more intimate events.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 800 500 400 30 30 500

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, Warwick, CV35 0BJ

Contact name Conference Team Telephone 01926 895295 Email conferences@britishmotormuseum.co.uk Website britishmotormuseum.co.uk/conferences

25 MEETING SPACES FACILITIES

Birmingham Airport

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

Address 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB

Contact name Events Team Telephone 024 7652 1287 Email events@coventry.anglican.org Website coventrycathedral.org.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

11.3 miles

Coventry

0.7 miles

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ Air conditioning

√ Outdoor event space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

MEETING SPACES

Looking for somewhere unique and inspiring to hold your event, function or a place for your community group? There are well-equipped rooms and beautiful galleries to hire at affordable prices for all budgets. Each space has the latest audio-visual equipment, free WiFi, excellent disabled facilities, in-house catering, and dedicated events team for all your needs.

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY ARCHIVES

2 MEETING SPACES

Located in the heart of the city, the Wolverhampton City Archives boasts a prime location overlooking the Molineux stadium. Formerly the Molineux Hotel, this significant Grade II* listed Georgian building can offer a historic and cultural location for corporate meetings, away days, training sessions and functions. The building boasts fantastic facilities including free parking, Free WiFi, audio visual equipment, ornate formal gardens, excellent disabled facilities/access and amazing views of the football stadium.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

U-shape Drinks reception 100 100 60 60 30 30 100

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

50 45 30 30 20 20 45

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ

Contact name Ashek Imran Telephone 07974 221286 Email Ashek.Imran@wolverhampton.gov.uk Website wolverhamptonart.org.uk/visit/bantock/

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

28.7 miles

Wolverhampton

1.7 miles

Car parking available

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY HAGLEY HALL

8 MEETING SPACES

FACILITIES

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Outdoor event space

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

Address Molineux Hotel Building, Whitmore Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SF

Contact name Ashek Imran

Telephone 07974 221286 Email Ashek.Imran@wolverhampton.gov.uk Website wolverhamptonart.org.uk/visit/ wolverhampton-archives

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

26.8 miles

Wolverhampton

0.6 miles

Car parking available

FACILITIES

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Wheelchair access

WOLVERHAMPTON & BLACK COUNTRY WOLVERHAMPTON GRAND THEATRE

4 MEETING SPACES

Hagley Hall is an impressive Palladian mansion, set in Grade 1 registered parkland and remains the family home of Lord and Lady Cobham. Built in the 18th century, the Hall and Park combine a picturesque setting with heritage, fine architectural features and outstanding cuisine. Rich in history yet progressive in approach, we are able to deliver public and private events, weddings and corporate outings.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 135 140 72 120 35 30 200

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Hall Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY9 9LG

Contact name Kate Wilcox

Telephone 01562 887290 Email katewilcox@hagleyhall.com Website hagleyhall.com

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

Wolverhampton Grand is a long established theatre in the heart of the Midlands. Admired by performers and audiences alike for its intimate three-tiered Victorian auditorium. The Grand Theatre can help put your business in the spotlight. From a relaxed buffet to an intimate private dinner, the Grand Theatre combines a range of corporate entertainment choices with the opportunity to enjoy some of the UK’s best live theatre.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 1200 60 - 20 20 250

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Lichfield STreet, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE

Contact name Paula Jones

Telephone 01902 573320 Email paula.jones@grandtheatre.co.uk Website grandtheatre.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

26 3 miles

Wolverhampton

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ Air conditioning

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Disabled parking

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE

MEETING SPACES

Set on 22 acres of private land, this is a popular choice for venue hire as it offers the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, festivals and business meetings. Outside, the large space offers hard standing grounds as well as extensive grassed areas The varied infrastructure of gated entrances, turnstiles, sound systems, digital screens and free parking for up to 1,500 vehicles can be incorporated into your own plans.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 648 600 320 420 50 40 150

CONTACT DETAILS

FURTHER AFIELD MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY

3 MEETING SPACES

The Morgan Experience Centre is a purpose-built visitor facility based at the historic home of the Morgan Motor Company in Malvern, Worcestershire. Completed in 2020, the centre comprises a restaurant, theatre area, museum, showroom, shop and reception. Welcoming 30,000 guests each year, the Morgan Experience Centre is a tourist attraction in its own right, as well as being the ideal space to host your own event.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 150 100 150 50 100 150

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PE

Contact name Sales Hub Telephone 01342 831793 Email yourvenuenorth@arenaracingcompany.co.uk Website wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport

31.7 miles

Wolverhampton

2 miles

Car parking available

FURTHER AFIELD

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Outdoor event space

DRAYTON MANOR RESORT

9 MEETING SPACES

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

Set amongst 280 acres of lakes and parkland, Drayton Manor combines a beautiful setting with 4-star conference spaces, exciting corporate packages and delicious cuisine. If you’re looking for something unique for your next team meeting, the Resort’s day delegate packages can include tickets into the theme park - where you’ll experience some thrilling rides.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

450 500 250 300 80 60 300

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Drayton Manor Resort, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B783TW

Contact name Nicola Ray Telephone 01827 255 995 Email events@draytonmanor.co.uk Website draytonmanorhotel.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

14.2 miles

Tamworth

4.6 miles

Car parking available

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ Accommodation on site

√ Outdoor event space

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

Address Spring Lane, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 2LL

Contact name Catherine Holmes Telephone 01684 573 104 Email catherine.holmes@morgan-motor.co.uk Website morgan-motor.com

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport 46.1 miles

Malvern Link

0.5 miles

Car parking available

FURTHER AFIELD

SIXWAYS STADIUM

47 MEETING SPACES

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Outdoor event space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

Conveniently located at junction 6 (Worcester North) of the M5 and with excellent road, rail and air links, Sixways Stadium is the perfect venue providing exceptional services and versatile facilities for large stadium events, business conferences, exhibition, meetings, weddings, private dinners and parties.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 1080 650 500 550 60 60 550

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Warriors Way, Hindlip, Worcester, WR3 8ZE

Contact name Alex Morris Telephone 01905 459 308 Email venue@sixwaysstadium.co.uk Website sixwaysstadium.co.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

32.2 miles

Worcester Parkway

5.4 miles

Car parking available

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Outdoor event space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

ACADEMIC VENUES

The West Midlands is a proud home to nine leading universities, so state-of-the-art academic venues and education facilities are easy to come by in the region. Expertly designed and created with large groups in mind, our academic venues offer delegates a huge variety of meeting spaces, often in the most convenient locations.

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

CONFERENCE

ASTON

24 MEETING SPACES

Birmingham city centre covid-secure conference hotel, offering a choice of meeting, training and event spaces, on the green, landscaped surroundings of the Aston Triangle. Easily accessible, just 10 minutes walk from New Street and Snow Hill train stations and 5 minutes from the M6 junction 6. The impressive conference hotel offers 163 4-star standard bedrooms and 24 flexible conference, meeting and syndicate spaces available all year round, accommodating a boardroom for four up to cabaret for 120 and

theatre style for 222 delegates, private dining rooms for 40 and banqueting space for up to 400 for a dinner dance, hotel bar and outdoor courtyard area.

Covid marks: Visit Britain, MIA AIM Secure and Safe-To-Trade certified. Additional meeting spaces for weekends, Easter, Summer and Christmas periods. 800 en-suite bedrooms and 70 meeting spaces for up to 650 delegates are available for larger events across the Aston University campus teaching and accommodation areas.

Built in 1933, the pillared aspect of this impressive building sits opposite Centenary Square, which has recently been transformed with a reflecting pool beside the distinctive Library of Birmingham. Retaining many of its unique period features, The Exchange’s varied rooms give you the flexibility to transition from important meetings and breakout discussion to press announcements, ceremonies, receptions and dining, all in one central venue. The Exchange boasts an enviable city-centre location, with all of Birmingham’s amenities

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BIRMINGHAM

THE EXCHANGE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

9 MEETING SPACES

on its doorstep, and is easily accessible from the city’s main transport links. The venue is a 12-minute walk from Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Airport is just 30 minutes away by car. All sorts of events for all sorts of people. From large-scale conferences and networking events to intimate drinks receptions and VIP dinners, The Exchange caters for it all, and the experienced Conferences & Events team will provide everything you need for a stand-out event from start to finish.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET

Contact name Paul Bunce

Telephone 0121 204 4300

Email info@conferenceaston.co.uk

Website conferenceaston.co.uk

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CONTACT DETAILS

Address 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR

Contact name Sally Badham

Telephone 0121 415 8400

Email info@conferences.bham.ac.uk

Website conferences.bham.ac.uk

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TRAVEL INFORMATION Birmingham Airport 15.5 miles Birmingham New Street

0.6 miles

FACILITIES

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM 65

MEETING SPACES

At the University of Birmingham, discover a campus full of unique venues, contemporary conference and meeting rooms, hotels and wide green spaces, just two miles from the city centre. It’s all brought to you by a friendly, professional team who’ll manage your event from start to finish. Meeting spaces include The Bramall, a contemporary concert hall with high-end acoustics, The Great Hall, a grand lateVictoria hall with stained glass and decorative ceiling, Lapworth Museum of Geology boasting an outstanding geological collection and a unique venue for a drinks reception and the Sports and Fitness,

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CENTRAL CAMPUS VENUES -WARWICK CONFERENCES 300 MEETING SPACES

a flexible arena for sports events. For conferences and exhibitions, the University also has a number of spaces including the Muirhead hospitality suite, a private suite at top of Muirhead tower with spectacular views across the city, Green Heart, a 12 acre eco-friendly outdoor space at the heart of campus, The Vale Village, an outdoor space with accommodation, bar and catering in lakeside parkland, Lecture theatres, both tiered and flat-floored across the whole campus, and the Teaching and Learning building, an innovative learning space designed for collaboration and communication.

Whatever your organisation’s journey, you’ll find your perfect event destination at Central Campus Venues. We’ve created a uniquely flexible offer with the perfect blend of cutting-edge venues and diverse meeting, event and exhibition spaces for up to 1,200 delegates, plus great accommodation and hospitality that caters for every taste and every need.

VENUE

All located on the University of Warwick campus. With world leading culture and leisure on your doorstep and our world class team taking care of everything, you can rest easy that no matter the size of your group or scale of ambition, your event will be a success.

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TTT

Contact name Sally Badham

Telephone 0121 415 8400

Email info@conferences.bham.ac.uk

Website conferences.bham.ac.uk

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CONTACT

Address The University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4 7AL

Contact name Sally Badham

Telephone 024 7652 3222

Email hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk

Website warwickconferences.com

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Birmingham Airport

18.2 miles University Station (QE Hospital)

0.4 miles

FACILITIES

Car parking available

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

ROYAL

BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE

5 MEETING SPACES

A variety of conferences and meetings can be hosted at Birmingham Conservatoire, ranging from those with a large number of delegates in our 493 seat Bradshaw Hall, to executive meetings or smaller events which you may prefer to hold in a choice of studio and function rooms.

VENUE INFORMATION

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret

CONTACT DETAILS

Address 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham, B7 4AP

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COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE RADCLIFFE WARWICK CONFERENCES

42 MEETING SPACES

Discover a ‘boutique’ hotel experience that will redefine your expectations of a conference and meeting venue. Reflect, refuel and rest. Radcliffe covers the complete conference experience. Key features: Central location at the University of Warwick in Coventry, 42 spaces for small meetings to large conferences, 180 meeting capacity, 154 bedrooms, providing en suite, hotel-styled comfort, 180 restaurant capacity (private dining options also available).

VENUE INFORMATION

Contact name Conservatoire Events

Telephone 0121 3315 909 Email conservatoireevents@bcu.ac.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

14.8 miles

Birmingham Moor Street

0.5 miles

Car parking available

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

98 MEETING SPACES

Website Address www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire

√ Air conditioning

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Allow assistance dogs

Within UCB, the team can cater for lunches and dinners in the award winning AA restaurants, team building in the Aviation Suite with live arrivals and departure lists via Birmingham Airport and wine/mixology classes. The venue also has seven private kitchens for hire, a photograph suite and computer suites. Conference and event space is located in Summer Row, McIntyre House or the brand new Moss House that opened January 2020 with state of the art gym facilities all closely located to each other.

VENUE INFORMATION MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 200 240 50 114 50 50 120

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JB

Contact name Anna Hughes

Telephone 0121 232 4396 Email A.hughes@ucb.ac.uk Website Address ucb.ac.uk

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

14.7 miles

Birmingham Snow Hill

0.4 miles

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

√ Air conditioning

√ Outdoor event space

√ Spa facilities

√ Fitness centre

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

√ Cater for people with hearing impairments

√ Allow assistance dogs

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Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception - 180 80 - 48 32 -

CONTACT DETAILS

Address The University of Warwick, Scarman Road, Coventry, CV4 7SH

Contact name Sales Team Telephone 024 7652 3222 Email hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk Website warwickconferences.com

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Birmingham Airport

11 miles

Coventry

3.4 miles

Car parking available

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ Air conditioning

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

SCARMAN WARWICK CONFERENCES

55 MEETING SPACES

√ Wheelchair access

√ Allow assistance dogs

Large conferences, small meetings or something a little unique. Scarman can accommodate for an experience that inspires and delights. In additional to the traditional meeting room spaces and a tiered lecture theatre, Scarman offers its own suite of creative spaces designed to create inspirational and thought-provoking learning environments. You can now also make the most of our tranquil green space, with two outdoor meeting spaces designed to help engage delegates and boost productivity.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

- 130 60 - 38 32 -

CONTACT DETAILS

Address The University of Warwick, Scarman Road, Coventry, CV4 7SH

Contact name Sales Team

Telephone 024 7652 3222 Email hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk Website warwickconferences.com

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

11 miles

Coventry

3.4 miles

Car parking available

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Air conditioning

√ Outdoor space

√ Wheelchair access

√ Allow assistance dogs

WOLVERHAMPTON

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

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MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception 120 180 40 80 36 24 180

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Contact name Lucy Woodrow Telephone 01902 518906 Email L.Woodrow@wlv.ac.uk Website wolverhamptonsp.co.uk

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Airport 32 miles

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Air conditioning

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

THE SLATE WARWICK CONFERENCES

√ Wheelchair access

√ Disabled toilets

√ Disabled parking

The Slate is a flexible, fully open, flat and fluid space for exclusive occupancy. You’ll have access to 650sqm of large, flat and open flexible space. Brand and personalise the building your way, enjoy an individual food offer and benefit from 358 hotel-styled bedrooms nearby. You can create the experience you want, giving your delegates the exact environment in which to thrive and reach their potential.

VENUE INFORMATION

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Size (sqm) Theatre Cabaret BanquetingBoardroom U-shape Drinks reception

650 400 400 400 - - 400

CONTACT DETAILS

Address Scarman Road, The University Of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7SH Contact name Sales Team Telephone 024 7652 3222 Email hello-conferences@warwick.ac.uk Website warwickconferences.com

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Birmingham Airport

11.1 miles

Coventry

3.5 miles

1 MEETING SPACE Car parking available

ACADEMIC VENUES

FACILITIES

√ A/V / production

√ In-house catering

√ Accommodation on site

√ On site restaurants /dining facilities

√ Wheelchair access

√ Allow assistance dogs

OPEN AIR SPACES

There’s no better way to immerse your delegates in the buzz of the city than at a venue with plenty of open-air space. Encourage visitors to soak up the atmosphere of the West Midlands in tranquil gardens, thoroughly modern courtyards and rooftop spaces that are nothing short of inspiring. Whether you’re hosting a drinks reception, team building activity or an awards ceremony, there is a beautiful outdoor space to fit the bill right here. Our favourites include…

FAZELEY STUDIOS

Walk just a short distance from Birmingham’s centre and you’ll discover Digbeth. Once home to blacksmiths and tanneries, it’s now the city’s creative heart with venues like the effortlessly cool Fazeley Studios injecting fresh energy into the area. In the venue’s stunning landscaped courtyard, guests can enjoy food al fresco or just mingle freely, taking a break from the usual conference format.

HOTEL DU VIN BIRMINGHAM

Set within a landmark Victorian building that is sure to impress any visitor, Hotel du Vin boasts a relaxed, informal courtyard space at its centre. Designed to accommodate up to 150 delegates for drinks receptions, or up to 100 seated, the space is ideal for all seasons thanks to a smart retractable roof. This peaceful courtyard space is the ideal place to bring delegates to unwind and get to know each other better.

IET BIRMINGHAM: AUSTIN COURT

A place for small gatherings, refreshing break out activities and informal networking, the courtyard at Austin Court offers delegates a sense of privacy with all the convenience of a city centre location. The space caters for up to 100 guests, who are free to roam the network of walkways and relaxed seating areas, forming new connections as they do.

PARK REGIS HOTEL

At this large conference hotel, meeting is always on the agenda. That’s means you can trust every space to be set up with all you’ll need for your event, whether it’s a casual get together, or a more formal session. On the spacious outdoor terrace, you can host up to 150 people, with a range of seating options, fresh décor and a balcony overlooking the city below making every delegate feel at ease.

THE MILL

Young and fresh, The Mill is known as something of a hotspot in the heart of lively Digbeth. For a great time, invite delegates to enjoy the atmosphere on the venue’s Roof Garden. From here, up to 350 standing guests can enjoy a drink from the tiki bar, along with incredible sky-high views of the city – it’s the perfect place to watch the sun set in good company.

THESTUDIO BIRMINGHAM

Packed full of dynamic event spaces, Thestudio Birmingham offers plenty of room for delegates to relax and socialise during a busy event. The real hidden gem here is the roof garden, tucked away beside the venue’s Atrium bar. As part of the venue’s large event space, Explore, the outdoor area offers a space to enjoy the natural world, with the convenience of adjacent conference facilities.

LIBRARY OF BIRMINGHAM

A beautiful roof terrace with panoramic views across the city, the Discovery Terrace at Library of Birmingham is a real showstopper. The space overlooks Centenary Square, giving delegates a stunning view of central Birmingham along with plenty of space to relax, network and celebrate in style. With ample space for 300 guests, a built-in outdoor bar and convenient disabled access, this is an ideal space for practically any group.

MARCO PIERRE WHITE STEAKHOUSE BAR & GRILL BIRMINGHAM

If you’re looking for a city centre space with plenty to offer outdoors, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill might be the ideal location. Here your delegates can enjoy a drink overlooking the city’s evolving skyline from the comfort of the carefully styled rooftop conservatory. Even better, they can enjoy the same experience all year round, with heaters and a retractable cover making the space just as comfortable come winter.

COVENTRY CATHEDRAL

As one of the most famous sites in the West Midlands, and a regular concert host, Coventry Cathedral provides an adaptable space which can’t help but make any type of event feel rather grand. In the floodlit ruins, delegates can take in fresh air and stunning architecture while you lay on anything from awards ceremonies to workshops, networking events, concerts, corporate receptions and more.

INCENTIVES TEAM BUILDING

There’s nowhere better to bring your team together than right here in the West Midlands. Easy to access and filled to the brim with an incredible range of exciting group activities, this is a trip to be remembered.

BEAR GRYLLS ADVENTURE

• Inject excitement into your team day out with high ropes, archery, climbing, shooting and more

• Get the adrenaline pumping and experience free fall flight in the wind tunnel

• Walk underwater together, meeting sharks, rays and tropical fish along the way

• Make your experience exclusive with evening hire or attraction buyouts

BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM

• Bring history to life as you explore the 26 acres of this interactive, living museum together

• Enjoy the tastes of the past with old fashioned sweet shops, a bakery and even a 1930s fish and chip shop

• Volunteer for a day to build team spirit while working with collections, transport or maintenance teams

• Take part in old fashioned street games, meet friendly characters and unwind together in a vintage cinema

CADBURY WORLD

• Explore the home of British chocolate at Cadbury’s historic Bournville site

• With over 30 years’ experience welcoming groups, this attraction is sure to wow your team

• Treat delegates to unique personalised gifts, and treats to take away, in the world’s biggest Cadbury shop

• Make your experience suit your budget, with discounted admission for groups of 15 or more

CANAL TRIPS

• Birmingham has more canals than Venice – bring a group together to explore just a few of the 100 miles here

• Charter a boat for up to 42 delegates to explore our waterways at your leisure

• Get active on the water, with plenty options for canoe, kayak and paddle board rental

• Bring the party spirit to our canal network and take a tour on a floating bar with live music, or

GO APE

• With challenges for all abilities, Go Ape really does have something for everyone

• Take to the trees for epic zip wires, heart-pounding crossings, and plenty of teamwork

• Get hands on and test your strength, accuracy and daring with competitive axe throwing

• Design a bespoke package to fit your needs and grow communication, competition and problem solving in your team

JAGUAR LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE

• Step behind the scenes of a heritage brand and tour state-of-the-art facilities with an expert host

• Take your team off-road for a thrilling driving experience

• Enjoy a full day experience, including a choice of menus featuring local produce

• Customise your experience with team building games like blind-fold driving and more

SPORTS TOURS

• Visit Villa Park to step behind the scenes and explore one of English football’s most historic stadiums

• Wolves fans will be wowed by a private tour of Molineux stadium, including a trip into the dug-out

• Stand on the field where history is made at Edgbaston, the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club since 1885

• Sport is a real passion in the West Midlands, so there are endless options for customised sports tours here

THE ROUNDHOUSE

• Step inside one of Birmingham’s most unique buildings, built all the way back in 1874

• Make this vibrant hub your base from which to explore the city by foot, bike or boat

• Venture onto Birmingham’s endless canals with an exciting kayak experience

• Explore Birmingham’s rich history with a lively guided tour, starting from this one-ofa-kind location

WALKING TOURS

• Take a tour around the streets of Digbeth, where the term ‘Peaky Blinder’ was first penned and explore the real history behind the hit series

• Walk the city’s canals with a skilled guide to discover the wonder of Birmingham’s waterways

• Join a Blue Tourist Badge guide and dive into the city’s music, art, history and more

• Personalise your tour to meet your group’s needs and interests with ease

WARWICK CASTLE

• Immerse yourself in over 1,000 years of fascinating history – helped by all the characters you’ll meet during your visit

• Dive into a world of medieval-themed fun, including archery and sword skills

• Make the recently refurbished Georgian Coach House your base for corporate events and team days

• Choose from a variety of team building packages, ranging from collaboration using the latest tablet tech to authentic Medieval Knight School

ACCOMMODATION

With over 36,000 bed spaces in the West Midlands, there is plenty of choice when it comes to finding accommodation. Whether you’re looking for luxury or a budget option, or location is more important than anything, there is a spectacular room waiting for you in the West Midlands.

Here, accommodation is big business so there really is near endless choice, with an incredible range of hotels available. That’s fantastic news for your spectators. After all, some will be working to a tight budget, others may be looking to splash out, while many will simply want to be close to your venue.

ACCOMMODATION INDEX WEST MIDLANDS

£68

Inn Dudley Town Centre

at St. George’s Park

Lea Marston Hotel

afield

£97 Moor Hall Hotel and Spa

afield 4 £111 New Hall Hotel

Swinfen Hall Hotel

RESTAURANTS

No visit to the West Midlands would be complete without time spent exploring the incredible range of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs which line our streets.

Food and drink are in good supply in the West Midlands, with a host of independent restaurants, cafes and bars peppering the region. Dine at the Balti Triangle for a flavour of the Birmingham’s biggest culinary export – the Balti – or wander the stalls of some of the UK’s biggest foodie festivals to taste everything the region has to offer. There are no fewer than an astonishing 11 Michelin-starred restaurants in the region, so you’ll never be short of choice if it’s a show-stopping meal you’re looking for.

SPOTLIGHT ON…

ADAMS

Adam’s is a contemporary British fine dining restaurant serving modern dishes run by Michelin Star chef Adam Stokes. The restaurant interior manages to strike a balance between luxury and informality, to feel exclusive yet approachable. Below the smart cocktail bar and plush dining room the basement plays host to an open kitchen, a beautiful horseshoe chef’s table and a glass wine cave

DISHOOM

Embrace elevated Indian cuisine in the centre of our vibrant city with a visit to the much-loved Dishoom. Sharing traditional Indian dishes alongside modern reimaginings of all your favourites, the restaurant is a real experience. Modelled on the markets of Bombay, a visit here is a true celebration of good food and the independent spirit India and Birmingham share.

SHABABS

A place where locals are on first name terms and visitors are welcomed with open arms, Shababs has long been considered one of the best restaurants in Birmingham’s Balti Triangle. Here diners will find fresh flavours cooked the traditional way, with delicious baltis cooked and served in the same dish. It’s a comfortable restaurant where tradition meets thoroughly modern service, and flavour is always a priority.

THE CANAL HOUSE

The Canal House is a fantastic place to meet, eat, drink and breathe with extraordinary views of the canal basin from its large outdoor terrace. It is a space for making time and exploring possibilities. With four private dining rooms amongst our beautiful restaurant, its the perfect setting for any occasion.

THE COCONUT TREE

Bringing incredible Sri Lankan food to the heart of Birmingham, The Coconut Tree promises an explosion of flavours dished up in a relaxed yet stylish space. A stripped back, ‘street style’ interior immediately puts diners at ease, and the authentic, youthful energy of the restaurant certainly matches the friendly service you’ll find inside.

200 DEGREES

At 200 Degrees, coffee comes first. Sitting just below Birmingham’s famous Grand Hotel, known for its impressive Victorian architecture, 200 Degrees provides a beautifully designed, relaxed space in which visitors can come together for a snack and a cup of truly incredible coffee. With a barista school and a meeting room on-site too, it’s a multi-functional space that’s sure to enliven any visitor.

INDEX: MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS

INDEX: FINE DINING RESTAURANTS

co.uk Y 12 0333 772 9329 hello@about dining.co.uk Birmingham city centre Dishoom Indian dishoom.com/ birmingham N N/A 0121 809 5986hello@dishoom.com Birmingham city centre Fazenda S AmericanArgentinian fazenda.co.uk/ birmingham Y

16 (2 private dining rooms) or larger space accommodating 60

0121 728 5656 birmingham@ fazenda.co.uk

Birmingham city centre FoliumModern British restaurantfolium.com/ home Y Contact direct0121 638 0100 info@restaurant folium.com

Birmingham city centre FumoColmore & Bullring Italian sancarlofumo.co.uk/ restaurants/fumo-birmingham N N/A 0121 643 8979 bookings@fumo birmingham.co.uk Birmingham city centre Isaac's Grand Hotel Americanisaacsrestaurant.co.ukN N/A 0121 827 9670 hello@isaacs restaurant.co.uk

Birmingham city centre LandPlant basedland.restaurant Y Contact direct0121 236 2313 info@land. restaurant

Birmingham city centre Lasan Indian lasan.co.uk Y 60 0121 212 3664pr@lasangroup.com

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Airport and Solihull SmokeModern British hamptonmanor. com/smoke YContact direct01675 446 080 reservations@ hamptonmanor.com

Birmingham NEC, Airport and Solihull

Toffs by Chef Rob Palmer Modern British toffsbyrobpalmer.comY 30hello@ toffsbyrob palmer.com

Coventry and Warwickshire Earlsdon Supper Club Italian earlsdonsupperclub. co.uk

YContact directinfo@ earlsdonsupperclub.co.uk

12 024 7526 2885 info@ telegraph-hotel.com Coventry and Warwickshire The Artisan Modern British theartisanbarandgrill. co.uk

Coventry and Warwickshire Forme & ChaseModern British telegraph-hotel.com/ food-drink

direct024 7663 2709 info@ theartisanbar andgrill.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire The LoftModern British theloftcoventry.comY 8 02476 601 000 theloft@ rialtoplaza.com

The Drawing Room at the Mount Hotel in Tettenhall LOCATION NAMECUISINE WEBSITE PRIVATE DINING MAX NO FOR GROUPS CONTACT NO.CONTACT EMAIL

LOCATION NAMECUISINE WEBSITE PRIVATE DINING MAX NO FOR GROUPS CONTACT NO. CONTACT EMAIL Birmingham city centre 200 Degrees 200degs.com/pages/ location-birminghamcolmore-row Y 14 seated, 25 standing 0121 448 2626 ColmoreRow@ 200degs.com Birmingham city centre Bodega Cantina Mexican bodegacantina.co.uk/ locations/birmingham Y 30 seated, 80 standing 0121 448 4267 birmingham@ bodegacantina. co.uk Birmingham city centre Damascena Middle Eastern damascena.co.uk N N/A 0121 233 1803Birmingham city centre Hockley Social Club Street Food digbethdiningclub.com/ hockley-social-club N N/A -Birmingham city centre PurecraftModern British purecraftbars.com Y 40 seated 60 standing 0121 237 5666 info@ purecraftbars. com Birmingham city centre Shababs Indian shababs.co.uk YContact direct0121 440 2893 shababsbirmingham @gmail.com Birmingham city centre St Paul's House Modern British saintpaulshouse.comY 20 0121 272 0999 info@ saintpaulshouse. com Birmingham city centre The Canal House Modern British thecanalhouse.uk.comY 14 0121 643 8829Birmingham city centre The Coconut Tree Sri Lakan thecoconut-tree.com/ birmingham N N/A 0121 6610 111 reservations@ thecoconuttree. com Birmingham city centre The Highfield Modern British www.highfield edgbaston.co.uk Y 22 0121 227 7068 highfieldevents@ peachpubs.com Birmingham city centre The Warehouse Café Plant based thewarehouse cafe.com Y Contact direct 0121 348 7554Birmingham city centre Zen Metro Thai zenmetro.co.uk Y 20 0121 200 1911 hello@ zenmetro.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire Basement Browns Italian basementbrowns.co/ bookings-coventry N N/A 024 7622 2202 info@ basement browns.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire FarGo Village Street Food fargovillage.co.uk N N/A 024 76 252434 fargo@ fargovillage.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire Metropolis Modern British metropolis-restaurant.co.ukN N/A 07483 366760 metropolis@ pet-xi.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire Selminas restaurant Mexican selminas.co.uk N N/A 024 7798 0627 info@ selminas.co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire The Green Dragon Modern British the-gd.co.uk N N/A 024 77 670498 info@the-gd. co.uk Coventry and Warwickshire The Lazy Monkey Modern British thelazymonkey.co.ukN N/A 024 7655 3444 info@thelazymonkey.co.uk Wolverhampton & Black Country Bella Italianbellarestaurant.co.ukY Contact direct 01902 427 555 bellarestaurant limited@gmail. com Wolverhampton & Black Country Bilash Indian thebilash.co.uk Y 40 01902 427762 table@thebilash. co.uk Wolverhampton & Black Country Dilshad Indian dilshad wolverhampton.com Y 100 seated 120 standing 01902 423481 table@thebilash. co.uk Wolverhampton & Black Country Fiume Italianfiumerestaurant.comY Contact direct 01902 755550Fiume@live.co.uk Wolverhampton & Black Country The Littleton Restaurant Modern British walsallcollege.ac.uk/enterprises/the-hub/the-littleton-restaurant/ N N/A 01922 657061 info@walsall college.ac.uk

BIRMINGHAM AND THE WEST MIDLANDS CONVENTION BUREAU

The Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau exists to make your event run as smoothly as possible. Made up of passionate people who are always eager to welcome new faces to our lively region, the bureau stands out for its warmth, its authenticity, its diversity, and its incredible connections.

We’re open and honest, and we’re quick to embrace change. We’re always driving for progress across the region.

More than anything, we want to help everyone who visits Birmingham and the West Midlands discover the very best of this exciting, international hub. This is a place where the curious come to grow, and the Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau is here to help you do exactly that.

MEET THE TEAM

Steve Knight, Senior Business Tourism Manager

Responsible for the regions MICE strategy, driving business development and for the promotion of conference and major sporting events into the West Midlands, ensuring it maintains its position as one of the UK’ leading conference destinations.

Stephanie Mynett, Business Tourism Manager

Promotes Birmingham and the West Midlands as a leading destination for business events. She is tasked with supporting the region’s MICE strategy, bidding for and attracting conference aligned with the West Midlands sector specialisms, exhibiting at industry trade shows, developing industry partnerships and hosting educational visits.

Undertakes the day to day running of the Conference Ambassador Network including supporting ambassadors to bid for their Association conference, organising CAN networking events and promoting the region as a world-class destination for business events.

Leads on the delivery of the Convention Bureau’s event support services and client account management. Her main responsibilities include accommodation management, bid submissions, venue location and social programme planning.

Steve Knight, Senior Business Tourism Manager

“Whether you’re looking to hold an event in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, or anywhere else in this fantastic region, we have the knowledge and the product to match whatever you are searching for. Bringing endless industry connections, long-held business relationships and incredible regional know-how to the table, our team will make your next event your best yet.”

Clare Hurter, Conference Ambassador Network Manager

Keri Morris, Senior Business Development Executive, Visitor Economy

OFFERING YOU A WORLD-CLASS EVENT EXPERIENCE

VENUE FINDING

Cut out endless searching and find your perfect venue in no time with help from our friendly team. With our support, you’ll be able to access a wide variety of venues suitable for any type, size or style of live event, access competitive rates and see availability open up before your eyes.

ACCOMMODATION BOOKING

Finding the right accommodation for your visitors has never been so simple. With over 30,000 bed spaces in the region, our bespoke booking service takes all the hassle out of securing your rooms as we can hold allocations at hotels specifically for your event. Paired with our real-time, online booking facility through a dedicated website enabling delegates to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you’ll gain real peace of mind that all your delegates will have a comfortable stay in the West Midlands.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

There are endless things to see and do here in the West Midlands. Whenever your delegates get a little downtime, we’ll point them in the direction of the real highlights, creating itineraries, maps and guides of the region as needed.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME PLANNING

A well-planned social programme can make a good event great for your delegates. Here at the Birmingham and West Midlands Convention Bureau, we’re perfectly placed to customise your offering to your people, your event content and your location. With connections across the region, and incredible knowledge of all the latest attractions, most talked about places and exciting activities, we’ll help you plan something that has real impact.

DELEGATE INCENTIVES

Home to three bustling cities and plenty of incredible outdoor space, the West Midlands is the ideal location for an incentive trip. You’ll discover businesses eager to collaborate on team building activities in every corner of the region, with everything from thrilling escape rooms to cocktail making, motorsports and heart-pumping physical challenges.

MARKETING, PRESS & PR

There’s no hiding it, we love the West Midlands. We want to shout about all the great stuff going on here and your event is no different. To that end, we’ll share our toolkit of fantastic images, video, copy and more to better market your event.

Increase your reach, and that all-important local presence, with the help of our expert press and PR teams. Our local links will help you spread the word about your event, and we’ll make it our mission to keep you making the headlines.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Getting to and around Birmingham and the West Midlands couldn’t be easier – our travel links are the envy of the rest of the UK. Leave the airport and you’ll be in the centre of Birmingham in half an hour. You can make the trip from London in under two hours and most of the UK can reach us in under four. Wherever you’re travelling from, we’ll be on hand to help your people get where they need to on time and in comfort.

REGIONAL KNOW-HOW

This is a place where ideas, communities and businesses connect in exciting new ways every single day. Our knowledge of the region and businesses within it is unmatched, so we’re able to offer regional support backed up by local know-how. We’ll work hard to find the right connections for your event, while giving your delegates a memorable experience – there’s nothing we can’t find somewhere in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

INDEX AND CITY MAPS

BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

Entertainment

Crescent Theatre A5

Custard Factory H6

Fiveways Leisure Centre B6

ICC & Symphony Hall B5

The Alexandra Theatre E6

The Electric Cinema E6

Utilita Arena Birmingham A4

O2 Academy E7

The Arcadian F6

The Old Rep E5

The REP C4

Town Hall D4 Travel Birmingham Coach Station G6

Arcade E5

The Mailbox D6

The Square F4

Five Ways Station B7 Jewellery Quarter Station B1

Moor Street Station F5

Snow Hill Station E3

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY CENTRE COVENTRY CITY CENTRE

PARTNERS

Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau works with a wide range of venues suitable for any type, size or style of live event. Our partner index provides a comprehensive listing of the maximum capacities available for each venue, allowing you to narrow down your venue search at a glance.

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION VENUES

HOTELS WITH MEETING ROOMS

UNIQUE VENUES

ACADEMIC VENUES

For more information please visit:

• Business Tourism in the West Midlands: meetbirmingham.com

• The West Midlands region, go to: visitbirmingham.com

• The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: birmingham2022.com

• The Business and Tourism Programme: wmgrowth.com

T: 0121 202 5100

E: bcb.conferencesales@wmgrowth.com

W: meetbirmingham.com

@MeetBirmingham Birmingham and the West Midlands Convention Bureau