voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
Novotel Birmingham City Centre
ibis Birmingham New Street Station
Park Head Hotel
voco Winchester Hotel & Spa
Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HZ
Situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park, voco Winchester Hotel and Spa offers a contemporary setting for all types of business events. From intimate corporate meetings to grand celebrations that leave a lasting impression, the hotel boasts an exceptional selection of suites and meeting spaces.
The Hampshire Suite is ideal for larger events, with the capacity to accommodate up to 180 guests. This versatile room can be divided into two separate spaces, providing the flexibility to tailor events to any agenda or host concurrent activities.
For smaller, more focused gatherings, the South Downs Suite is purposefully designed to support meetings, strategic planning sessions, and interviews. Accommodating up to 16 guests, it offers a productive environment conducive to high-level discussions and decision-making.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre
Overlooking the waterfront in Liverpool’s vibrant city centre, Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre offers a stylish and impressive setting for corporate guests, just a short stroll from the iconic Royal Albert Dock.
From board meetings to gala dinners, the venue excels at hosting events for up to 500 delegates, with a dedicated Crowne Plaza Meetings Director on hand to manage every detail. After a productive day, guests can unwind with cocktails in the sleek Lounge Bar, which features a dock-view terrace, perfect for informal networking or relaxing with colleagues.
On-site parking is available at low daily rates, including an electric vehicle charging point. Liverpool Lime Street Station is just ten minutes away, providing convenient transport links for both local and national delegates. Liverpool, Merseyside L3 1QW
Novotel Birmingham City Centre
Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2HT
Perfectly positioned in vibrant Brindleyplace, on bustling Broad Street, Novotel Birmingham Centre places delegates just moments from the city’s top attractions, including the iconic Bullring, Grand Central, and the historic Jewellery Quarter.
With ten dedicated meeting rooms accommodating up to 300 guests, the venue offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and space. It’s an ideal choice for everything from private celebrations to high-level corporate events, supported by a dedicated team on hand to assist throughout.
Whether visiting for business or leisure, guests can enjoy modern amenities, unwind in the fitness centre, or savour international cuisine at the on-site Gourmet Bar and Restaurant.
We all know the right environment can make all the difference when it comes to delivering effective corporate training. This editorial highlights five premier UK venues designed to inspire learning, foster collaboration, and drive professional growth. Each one offers tailored facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and versatile spaces created specifically to help you get the most out of your training events. Whether you are planning an intensive workshop or a largescale seminar, these venues provide the ideal setting to support your team’s development and ensure long-term success.
Our first pick takes us to Solihull, Birmingham. If you are looking for a professional venue and an established corporate meeting room provider, UBCUK Birmingham Business Park is the perfect solution.
Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, this prestigious venue is designed to make a strong first impression. It offers a refined selection of spaces specifically designed for meetings, seminars, and training events.
The contemporary rooms are airconditioned and fully equipped to support inspiring, productive meetings for up to 14 delegates.
Next up is one of the largest dedicated training and conference centres in the UK, a venue purpose-built to meet the specific needs of its clients: Kents Hill Park Training and Conference Centre in Milton Keynes.
With over 70 meeting rooms, 300 bedrooms, and 420 parking spaces, Kents Hill Park offers a high level of flexibility, with the largest space accommodating up to 600 delegates. This all-inone business setting is ideal for training sessions, conferences, and more, easily tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Delegates can also enjoy a wide range of high-quality catering options designed to keep them fuelled and focused throughout the day. One standout feature is the award-winning and innovative Made Without Dairy dessert menu, which includes favourites such as sticky toffee pudding and salted caramel panna cotta.
Another standout pick is a venue purposefully designed for learning, with you and your delegates in mind. Following a transformative refurbishment, The Willows Training Centre at Wyboston Lakes offers a vibrant and inspiring environment where delegates can express themselves, learn, and grow.
For over 25 years, the venue and its dedicated team have successfully hosted training programmes and events of all sizes. Each training space benefits from natural light, comfortable seating, scribble boards, dual projection, Apple TV, and more. The rooms can be arranged in a variety of layouts to suit both smaller workshops and larger group sessions.
The Willows Training Centre offers 27 event spaces, including the Willow Suite, which accommodates up to 260 delegates. This spacious, self-contained room features its own dedicated breakout area and benefits from natural light, creating a comfortable and focused environment for training sessions.
Also on our radar is Rothamsted Conference Centre in Harpenden, a uniquely situated venue offering an extensive range of first-class conferencing facilities tailored for events, meetings, and training courses.
The range of events that Rothamsted Conference Centre can support is extensive. This adaptable, flexible, and cuttingedge venue is a top choice for business professionals. The stateof-the-art auditorium and the Fowden Conference Hall feature high-quality AV equipment and free Wifi, ensuring an excellent experience for delegates, speakers, and organisers alike.
The Hive is an interactive workshop space where groups can immerse themselves, explore ideas, learn, and find solutions. Inside, you’ll find scholar chairs that are fully mobile, with foldable work surfaces and integrated under-seat storage, creating a flexible environment perfect for workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
Our final pick exemplifies everything a training venue should offer. Nestled in the beautiful wooded Lickey Hills, the Hillscourt is set in 25 acres of attractive grounds and gardens offering a tranquil setting for commercial conferences and training courses.
Hillscourt offers a blend of modern purpose-built conference facilities and traditional meeting rooms located in an original Victorian school house. Whichever space you choose, your team will be empowered to connect, collaborate, and be equipped for success.
Events held at Hillscourt are sure to leave a lasting impression, with the Conference Hall leading the way with seating for up to 150 delegates. This impressive space can be configured in multiple layouts, including classroom, horseshoe, cabaret, and hollow square.
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ibis Birmingham Centre New Street Station
Located in the heart of Birmingham city centre, ibis Birmingham New Street sits in the lively Chinatown district, within easy reach of the Bullring Shopping Centre, O2 Academy, Birmingham Hippodrome, and the Arcadian Centre. With on-site private parking and excellent modern business facilities, it’s easy to see why this venue remains a top choice for business bookers.
There are six unique conference rooms, with the George Stephenson and James Watt rooms able to be combined to accommodate up to 120 guests in a theatre-style layout. ibis Birmingham New Street caters for a full range of conference needs, including buffets, drinks, flipcharts, and free Wifi.
Its convenient location also offers a range of public transport links to Birmingham International Airport and the NEC. New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill stations are all within walking distance. Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4ST £90.25
A day in the Life of...
Ridul Deka
General Manager
With a career rooted in leadership and a passion for hospitality, Ridul Deka brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to his role as General Manager at Woughton House Hotel.
In this exclusive interview, we step into a typical day in the life of Ridul, gaining insight into the challenges, highlights, and personal touches that define his leadership and discovering what makes Woughton House such a memorable venue for meetings and events.
What does your job involve?
I am responsible for the day-to-day operations, sales and administration of the hotel. My job involves strategic planning for revenue growth, enhancement of guest services and asset management. I am also responsible for managing the profit and loss for the hotel.
What's the most challenging part of your job?
Acquisition of the right talent is the biggest challenge for a General Manager of a hotel in the UK. It is important to have passionate team members to offer the best services to our guests. Stability of an employee is another critical challenge that we face, which affects the consistency in guest services. The rising costs, such as payroll expenses and materials costs, are not proportionate to the revenue growth.
What's been the best advice given to you?
Always look for ways to stay ahead of the curve.
What's the best part of your job? And least favourite?
Hospitality is fast-paced and unpredictable, which keeps the job fresh and engaging. Whether it's designing guest experiences, creating special promotions, or solving unique guest problems, there’s room to think creatively and make an impact. Also, you often see the direct results of your efforts. Turning a negative guest experience into a positive one or pulling off a big event can be extremely satisfying.
What's your favourite dish on the menu at the moment?
There are quite a few actually! Slow-cooked and rolled Lamb shoulder and Pan-fried Salmon with Asparagus Risotto are my favourite.
What are the catering options for delegates?
Our 24-hour delegate package includes accommodation with breakfast, hall hire, conference tea/coffee, buffet lunch and dinner. Alternatively, our day delegate package includes hall hire, conference tea/coffee and buffet lunch.
Do you have a favourite meeting space and why?
The Orchard Suite, because of its full-length natural view. It overlooks a huge, lush green garden.
What's been the most memorable event held at Woughton House?
There are many, but a couple of the outdoor wedding ceremonies held in this hotel have been memorable because of its picturesque and romantic settings.
What can a 24-hr delegate do in their downtime?
Milton Keynes, though a relatively new city by UK standards, is packed with unique and fun leisure activities. Whether you're into sports, nature, shopping, or culture, there’s plenty to enjoy. Shopping and dining at MK and Midsummer Place, Indoor Skiing and Snowboarding at Snozone, Indoor Skydiving at iFLY, Theatre and Live Performances, Watch or drive at Silverstone F1 circuit and multiple golf courses available within a short drive from the hotel.
Why should an event organiser pick your venue?
The Woughton House Hotel in Milton Keynes offers a unique blend of elegance, heritage, and convenience, making it an exceptional choice for event organisers. Nestled in a picturesque village setting yet just minutes from the city centre, this Georgian manor provides a peaceful and inspiring backdrop for both corporate and social events.
With stylish event spaces, including a charming garden perfect for outdoor functions, the hotel can accommodate everything from intimate meetings to large celebrations. Professional event coordinators, modern AV facilities, and bespoke catering ensure seamless planning and flawless execution.
Ample free parking and excellent transport links to London and beyond make access effortless for guests.
For those seeking a venue that combines character, comfort, and service excellence, The Woughton House Hotel is a standout choice.
Park Head Hotel
Bishop Auckland, Durham DL14 8QB
Park Head Hotel is the latest addition to The Auckland Project, a regeneration charity with a difference. Located on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland and within easy reach of Durham City and the A1, the hotel offers complimentary on-site parking and EV charging points.
The Laurel Room is the ideal space to meet, gather, or celebrate. This flexible, air-conditioned room can be arranged in a variety of layouts and includes fast Wi-Fi, complimentary stationery, unlimited tea and coffee, biscuits, a fruit bowl, and still water.
For special occasions, the venue offers a wide selection of formal dining menus and drinks packages, ideal for parties, dinners and celebrations. The Laurel Room hire includes all tables, chairs, linen, and catering team members.
The Langley a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire
Slough, Berkshire SL3 6DU
Beautifully situated in the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough on 150 acres of formal gardens and parklands, The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Buckinghamshire, offers an unparalleled experience of refined elegance and timeless charm.
The Langley boasts an assortment of captivating rooms, suites, and settings that provide an elegant, light-filled backdrop for a wealth of creative gatherings, milestone celebrations, and exceptional events. These seven impressive spaces can accommodate everything from small meetings to conferences for up to 100 attendees.
Delight delegates with the stunning Winter Garden, a historic space that provides the perfect backdrop for memorable events, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the countryside.
Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2JW
With event space for up to 700 delegates, Delta by Marriott Nottingham Belfry Hotel is one of the largest venues in the region. This four-star hotel offers flexible rooms, nutritious catering options, on-site parking, and an excellent location.
The Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 6PY
Take events to the next level at Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa, where picturesque surroundings meet practical, purpose-built spaces. Set within eight acres of landscaped gardens, this award-winning conference venue can accommodate up to 450 delegates.
Crewe Hall
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6UZ
With 16 meeting spaces to choose from, including 12 in the traditional Old Hall and four in the dedicated events centre, Crewe Hall can accommodate events of all shapes and sizes, from intimate gatherings and private dining to spectacular awards evenings
May’s first showcase was a visit from our friends at the QHotels Collection! Michelle, Kaji, Alyson and Jacqui popped by to update us on their fantastic venues: Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa, Delta by Marriott Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Crewe Hall.
Bringing the sunshine with them
Emma, Lauren and Lucy stopped by to update our teams on their venues.
A super showcase with a brilliant bunch! This week we were visited by Patricia and Camilla from De Vere Wokefield Estate and De Vere Tortworth Court, Abby and Ali from Imperial London Hotels, Carolyn from Sopwell House, Claire from Unique Venues Birmingham and Rebecca from Down Hall Hotel and Spa.
For our final showcase of the month, Valor Hospitality brought lots of laughs with their fun laughing yoga session, followed by some competitive quiz games!
Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm
Located on the Derbyshire and Sheffield border, Best Western Plus Mosborough Hall Hotel is ideally positioned for meetings and events. The hotel offers five bright and stylish meeting rooms, with the largest space, the Chatsworth Suite, accommodating up to 220 delegates and featuring its own private entrance, dedicated facilities, and breakout areas.
Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4QT
Set within 270 acres of immaculately landscaped gardens, the beautiful Grade II-listed Mottram Hall is home to some of the finest event facilities in Cheshire. The award-winning events hub features nine conference rooms, many offering natural light and far-reaching views, providing the perfect environment to think, communicate, and celebrate in a truly distinctive setting.
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Mottram Hall Hotel
Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4JR
Close to Manchester’s city centre but tucked away in the Castlefield conservation area, Castlefield Hotel provides versatile and well-equipped meeting rooms, perfect for business events, conferences, or private gatherings. The two spaces, with the largest able to accommodate up to 60, are fully flexible and designed with modern amenities.
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Castlefield Hotel
Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, this Grade II-listed venue is a masterpiece of timeless elegance, showcasing breathtaking architecture and opulent interiors. From the awe-inspiring mosaic ceilings of the Grand Temple to the enchanting intimacy of its unique spaces, this exquisite art deco venue promises an unforgettable experience.
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