Conference English Riviera Brochure

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We are an experienced, local team, based at the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay, passionate about our resort and keen to show you how fantastic your conference could be at our destination.

We believe a successful conference needs a great location that’s easy to reach, with a wide choice of venues and plenty of accommodation. The English Riviera, (Torquay, Paignton and Brixham), offers all this and more …

Welcome

to conferencing on the English Riviera

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WHERE WE ARE AND HOW TO GET HERE THINGS TO DO AND WHERE TO STAY THE RIVIERA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE BUSINESS HOTELS AND UNIQUE VENUES CORPORATE ACTIVITIES AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL GET IN TOUCH

Discover Where we are & How to get here

Our mild climate, glorious beaches, seaside promenades and palm tree lined streets offer a stress-free environment, making it easy to think clearly during the day and to unwind in the evenings.

We have a wide choice of facilities from our dedicated conference, exhibition and banqueting venue, the Riviera International Conference Centre, to a selection of top 3 and 4 star business hotels and attractions that offer a unique meeting environment.

the English Riviera

the English Riviera

The English Riviera is easy to access by road and rail - approximately three hours from London and the Midlands. Delegates can also benefit from First Great Western discounted conference rail fares.

Exeter and Bristol airports are conveniently located and provide further travel options.

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Where to sleep and recharge the batteries Every seaside resort provides an abundance of accommodation and the English Riviera is no exception. From luxury large four star hotels to cosy cottages, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

For conferences that take place at the purpose built Riviera International Centre, there is a huge choice of accommodation within easy walking distance.

We can source, secure and book all your delegate accommodation, and we offer an online booking service to make it even easier.

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Where to play

Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are collectively known as the English Riviera.

The three towns have plenty to offer you, your conference and your delegates.

Famed for our award winning beaches Torquay and Paignton are in many ways the quintessential seaside resorts. After a day of meetings, a stroll along palm tree lined promenades is the ideal way to unwind. Brixham is a traditional maritime and working fishing port; bursting with history and naturally is a great place to visit for great seafood.

Time away from the conference hall can be as action packed or relaxing as your delegates choose. From the Agatha Christie Mile, an internationally renowned zoo, steam train, museums and historical houses, to bars, restaurants, harbour side shops and coastal walks, with unforgettable views across our amazing Jurassic coastline.

There is without doubt something for everyone.

Beyond Torquay you will find lots more: you can explore the river Dart and Dartmouth on a jazz cruise and the home of Agatha Christie or walk the rolling wilderness of Dartmoor. There are fantastic shopping opportunities at both Exeter and Plymouth; both beautiful cities that have recently undergone extensive shopping centre redevelopments attracting new and exciting retailers to the area. Pavement cafĂŠs and restaurants add a continental feel to both cities and of course both have historical stories of their own to tell.

Inspire Riviera International Conference Centre Situated in the heart of Torquay, the Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC) is a purpose built conference, exhibition and banqueting facility, the ideal venue for any type of event, from 5 to 1500 delegates.

The RICC offers three large multi-functional halls, seven secondary rooms for smaller events, an in-house team of chefs, free Wi-Fi throughout the building and an experienced Conference Co-ordinator dedicated to your event.

Its seafront location means there are in excess of 2000 bed spaces within one mile and is within easy walking distance to the seafront, train station and town centre.

FACTS AT A GLANCE: • 1500 capacity conference centre, natural light, with views over the sea whilst still offering a total blackout capability • 1750 sq metre exhibition hall (with a total of 3,684 total exhibition floor space) • Banqueting for a maximum of 1200 guests • Seven additional multifunctional rooms with a maximum capacity of up to 400 delegates • Dedicated, exclusive entrance and reception area • On site car park with direct access to main exhibition hall for easy loading and unloading • A friendly, experienced and passionate team across all services

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Impress With grand rooms and historical venues The English Riviera is jam packed with venues for conferences, meetings, tradeshows and fairs, launches and lunches, banquets and receptions.

There are impressive seafront or cliff top hotels, country houses set in stunning landscaped grounds and small intimate boutique hotels, all of which can offer a notable range of function rooms and facilities.

Choose from high tech business centres to traditional boardroom suites, there is a meeting facility to suit any taste or budget.

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Explore Unique venues for unique events

We offer a fabulous choice of unusual venues

Within our many attractions we offer a fabulous choice of unusual venues where you can party like a caveman within Britain’s oldest underground Stone Age home, feast on seafood with the penguins at Torquay’s coastal zoo, or toast your colleagues amongst the ancient relics and exhibits at Torre Abbey Historical House and Gardens.

With connections to Agatha Christie, Brunel, the Singer family and Darwin, Cavemen and Romans, Celts, Saxons, Vikings, Normans and Crusaders, as well as the Elizabethan, Victorian and Edwardian eras there is plenty to inspire and explore.

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With unique corporate activities and Team Building

The English Riviera makes for the perfect corporate or incentive travel destination.

From a relaxing experience to an actionpacked weekend, we can help you discover many locations and activities ideally suited to your brand’s or client’s requirements.

Creating travel incentives and reward programmes for your staff can take many directions thanks to our huge range of options. Reward your top performers with an activity weekend on the water – sailing, scuba diving and coasteering are all available.

Corporate incentive travel activities on the English Riviera don’t just have to involve the sea. How about a round of golf on a course with stunning coastal views or quad biking in the Devon countryside?

The English Riviera’s beautiful coastline and countryside are also perfect for hosting teambuilding activities such as bush craft lessons, abseiling and hikes on the moorlands and coastal footpaths.

For a relaxing incentive experience Torquay offers numerous options for spa treatments and saunas, tours of historic houses, museums and country gardens. For a unique idea how about a cookery course at Paignton’s Occombe farm, where your staff can learn skills such as bread-making or cider-making?

Regardless of your requirements we can help you to create an incentive travel experience that your staff will never forget.

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Riviera International Conference Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5LZ Tel: 01803 206 306 | Fax: 01803 206 310 www.conferenceenglishriviera.com

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