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A #LEGENDERRY EXPERIENCE
CONTENTS
A #LEGENDERRY WELCOME
A LegenDerry Welcome
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Mayor’s Address
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Destination Map
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Conference Venues
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When the Business is Done
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Where to Stay
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On Derry’s Doorstep
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Access
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Testimonials
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Conference Support
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Hub Map
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Welcome to Derry~Londonderry! Located in the stunning North West of Ireland, this charming city is renowned as one of the finest 17th Century Walled cities in Europe, full of fascinating culture. This vibrant destination offers an opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a city that is youthful, vibrant and rich in its history both ancient and living. You are invited to be part of our incredible story at the most exciting time in our history.
#meetinderry The city has enjoyed some phenomenal successes in recent years. In 2013 Derry was named as the inaugural UK City of Culture, a prestigious status which showcased our outstanding cultural heritage, celebrated our shared history and journey to peace and captured the spirit of the destination - a small city packed with charisma and personality. Derry’s compact size creates a natural Conference Village framed by the 17th Century City Walls, all easily accessible by foot. From contemporary venues and residential properties, to historic buildings and quirky spaces there is something to suit every requirement, and with day delegates starting at less than £25.00 we guarantee value for money without compromising on quality. The social aspects of a conference are just as valuable as the academic content where after a busy conference, delegates can kick back, relax and network with their industry colleagues. People buy from people and we place a real emphasis on creating an atmosphere to inspire those connections. As the saying goes, eat, drink and be merry – here you can enjoy the finest locally sourced produce including ‘from pier to plate’ fresh seafood from neighbouring County Donegal. Keeping it local is important to us and we love to include locally produced beverages such as Walled City Brewery and Northbound craft beers or award winning ‘The Quiet Man’ whiskey to help you create standout menus! Derry’s unique heritage allows us to continually develop and theme new product content. The team at Visit Derry will work in close partnership with you to create authentic, memorable and exclusive programmes and really ensure a
Named by Lonely Planet as a ‘Top 10 City in the World’ and winner of the inaugural ‘UK City of Culture 2013’, we are a city of international excellence, inspired locally, and we guarantee a #LegenDerry experience!
WELCOME 3 ‘LegenDerry’ experience for your clients! A guided tour of the 17th Century Walled city is our top attraction and we can further enhance by adding animated characters and period re-enactments to really offer a living history experience. We know our destination inside out and have placed a real focus on creating ‘experiential’ itineraries - why just listen to a ‘trad’ Irish music session when you can pick up a ‘bodhran’ (Irish drum) and play? Don’t just drink an Irish coffee while you’re here; learn the skilful art of pouring so you can master it at home! Delegates can also check out living history at the Ulster American Folk Park, have an exclusive lunch with a Duke & Duchess, try afternoon tea in a 5* Irish castle or adrenaline pumping team building experiences including treetop safaris and zorbing. Cult HBO series Game of Thrones was filmed across Northern Ireland’s spectacular landscapes and guided tours of key locations depart regularly from the city. Our idyllic position linking the Causeway Coastal Route with the award winning Wild Atlantic Way offers an opportunity to create WOW factor programmes for incentive groups and less than a 1 hour transfer takes you the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licenced distillery in the world! To the West of the city delegates can marvel at the stunning natural beauty of Co. Donegal, home to fabulous attractions such Glenveagh National Park and Doagh Famine Village not to mention some of the best links golf courses in Europe and gateway to the spectacular ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ - the longest defined coastal touring route in the world!
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CONFERENCE VENUES 7
millennium forum
CONFERENCE VENUES
3 New Market Street, BT48 6EB t: +44 (28) 7127 2772 e: conference@millenniumforum.co.uk
www.millenniumforum.co.uk The No.1 choice for conferencing, the Millennium Forum leads the way in both large & small scale events offering meeting space from 2 to 1000 delegates. A variety of spaces are available within this state of the art building; its 15 function suites can accommodate a huge array of events, and have the facilities to cater for conferences, seminars, fairs, exhibitions, banquets, lectures, business meetings, press launches and executive interviews. A customizable auditorium with multiple layout capabilities due to its hydraulic moveable floor. A team of dedicated professional staff are on hand to help and advice when planning your event. With the latest AV capabilities, LCD projectors and Wi-Fi in every breakout space, the Forum’s conference and technical staff have the knowledge and resources you require to ensure a successful experience for all your delegates. From West End Shows to Large scale Conferences, the forum really is the place “Where great Business Performs!”
Meeting Room Capacity Dimensions Natural Daylight
N/A
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150
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240
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500m2
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115
100
40
100
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Millennium Room
50
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73m2
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Diamond Room
40
25
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60
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Seating Capacity
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Room/Suite name
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6 CONFERENCE VENUES
Restaurant Capacity
130
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BEECH HILL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL****
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Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel ****
32 Ardmore Road, BT47 3QP t: +44 (28) 7134 9279 e: sales@beech-hill.com www.beech-hill.com
68 Clooney Road, BT47 3PA t: +44 (28) 7186 0606 e: events@whitehorsehotel.biz
Beech Hill Country House Hotel, located 2 miles from the centre of Derry-Londonderry was built in 1729 and is situated in 32 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens.
One of the most accessible conference facilities in the North West, 6km from the city and 1km from the City of Derry Airport. The Best Western White Horse Hotel combines warmth and elegance with modern facilities. The hotel offers 58 ensuite bedrooms and superb range of leisure facilities which include a 20 metre swimming pool, spa, steam room, sauna, beauty rooms and gymnasium.
www.whitehorsehotel.biz
Our family owned and run 4 star hotel is known worldwide for its warm welcomes, excellent comfort, tranquil atmosphere and award winning restaurant. In the manor house five conference rooms are available that will hold up to 100 delegates while an adjacent fully appointed marquee pavilion accommodates up to 500 delegates.
The White Horse Hotel boasts 5 conference rooms that are suitable for a wide range of events. Each room is equipped with the necessary facilities to ensure that your conference runs smoothly. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking to all delegates.
The hotel has 31 luxurious bedrooms and suites, many of which retain their original Georgian elegance and offer fine views of the estate. On site car parking is free along with complimentary wifi and daily newspaper to all guests.
Our two largest conference rooms, the Wilsboro Suite and the Campsey Suite have their own private bar and reception areas.
Other facilities include gallery lounge, 6km of multi activity trails, walled garden and World War II museum. Activities such as golf, fishing and horse riding can be arranged. Our richly forested woodland and gardens make Beech Hill an ideal location for team building activities.
Our dedicated and experienced team will be at hand throughout your event to ensure all your needs are attended to.
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BISHOP’S GATE HOTEL
city hotel****
24 Bishop Street, Derry, BT486PP t: +44 (28) 7114 0300 e: sales@bishopsgatehotelderry.com
Queens Quay, BT48 7AS t: +44 (28) 7136 5800 e: events@cityhotelderry.com
Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls, nestled in the heart of the “Cathedral Quarter”, and once frequented by the likes of W.B. Yeats and Sir Winston Churchill, the old Northern Counties building completed its re-birth on Friday 4th March 2016 when it opened its renowned revolving door for the first time as “Bishop’s Gate Hotel”.
City Hotel Derry is committed to delivering the highest standards of service to ensure that your meeting or event, whether it large or small, is productive and excellent value for money.
www.bishopsgatehotelderry.com
www.cityhotelderry.com
The entire first floor is comprised of 9 meetings rooms fully dedicated to conference and banqueting. The hotel has recently opened a VIP 7th floor boasting 12 luxury suites, ideal for keynote speakers and distinguished guests.
During its reincarnation no detail has been left to chance; this iconic landmark is the epitome of Edwardian elegance; an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a resident’s lounge, fitness area, restaurant, champagne and cocktail bar and a 90-person capacity ballroom.
The Corinthian Ballroom offers superb views of the River Foyle, iconic Peace bridge and Guildhall. Combined with its clean lines & mood lighting, this stylish Ballroom will complement any event. The Writers Room, an opulent boardroom with executive seating, large oval table and built in projection, is the ideal venue to impress any client.
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Theatre
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hastings everglades hotel ****
ROE PARK RESORT ****
Prehen Road, BT47 2NH t: +44 (28) 7132 1066 e: conf@egh.hastingshotels.com
10 Lisakelly Road, Limavady, BT49 9FB t: 028 7772 2222 e: meet.events@RoeParkResort.com
The stylish four star Everglades Hotel, situated on the banks of the River Foyle, is the ideal base from which to discover the 17th Century walled City of Derry and all the delights of the North West.
The Roe Park Resort is one of the most unique conference and events venues in Northern Ireland with facilities to accomodate up to 400 delegates in a stunning parkland setting.
The Grand Ballroom is one of the largest hotel suites in the North West, and is suitable for large conferences, exhibitions, banquets and fashion shows of up to 600 guests. Complimentary parking is also available on site for 200 vehicles.
Situated just 15 minutes from the City of Derry Airport in Limavady, County Derry-Londonderry, our 7 flexible function suites feature the latest in audiovisual equipment, making the hotel an ideal venue for business meetings, events and conferences.
At the Hastings Hotels Group we are passionate about food and believe that eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures. We embrace the use of carefully selected local and seasonal quality foods to enable our chefs to prepare and create the most delicious dishes in our kitchens. The Island of Ireland has a proud heritage of farming and fishing, resulting in an abundance of sensational produce and at Hastings Hotels we strive to give all our guests a true taste of this in everything we serve.
With free WiFi internet access throughout, free parking for up to 300 cars, two restaurants, two bars, access to The Spa and an 18 hole golf course on-site we are uniquely suited to developing a memorable package for any budget.
www.hastingshotels.com
www.roeparkresort.com
It’s no wonder that the Roe Park Resort has won consistent praise from conference organisers and business users as a unique, individual and truly memorable conference venue in Northern Ireland.
All prices inclusive of VAT.
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450
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390m2
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450
190
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120
56
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120
60
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80
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112sqm
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100
40
42
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120
60
50
80
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115sqm
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40
12
26
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18
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100
50
40
70
30
94sqm
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20
N/A
12
12
10
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50
24
25
50
20
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50
24
25
50
20
59.6sqm
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20
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12
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100
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180
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600
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64 34 26 3 1
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Dimensions
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Boardroom
Seating Capacity
Boardroom
Meeting Room Capacity Room/Suite name
No. of Rooms Twins/Doubles Suite Disabled Access
118 100 8 2
Restaurant Greens Restaurant
140
Coach House
300
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UNIQUE venues 15
waterfoot hotel ***
BALLYSCULLION PARK
Caw Roundabout, BT47 6TB t: +44 (28) 7134 5500 e: info@waterfoothotel.com
61 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, BT45 8NA t: 07729 856504 e: info@ballyscullionpark.com
The Waterfoot Hotel is a chic, stunning, urban 3* Hotel located in the Waterside area of Derry-Londonderry. Just a short drive away from the historic Derry Walls and iconic Peace Bridge, and just 5miles from the City of Derry Airport, this Hotel hosts an array of spaces ideally suited for conferences, meetings and events. We have five dedicated function centres, each of them providing the flexibility to tailor your exact requirements.
Ballyscullion Park offers the ideal location in Northern Ireland for conferences and corporate events. With our Ringrose Room, Stables Room and Marquee venue we cater for large and small conferences. We have a one event per day policy, providing you with exclusivity of the entire venue, accommodation and parking.
www.waterfoothotel.com
www.ballyscullionpark.com
Everything you will need: • Projector and screen for presentations • Free wifi • Approved caterers for all your dietary needs • Onsite parking • Onsite accommodation • 40 minutes from Belfast • 55 mins from Derry-Londonderry • Picturesque gardens for your guests to relax and unwind in the outdoors • Fire pit provided in evenings for a relaxed setting • Bar facilities
Our trained and dedicated Conference and Events team will be on hand to ensure your event, is our priority. The Waterfoot Hotel offers 44 stylish bedrooms with over 200 complimentary car parking spaces available. With complimentary Wi-Fi and leading edge technology, delegates can expect comfort, individual attention and an experience that provides the very best in hospitality. Our contemporary and spacious Wine Bar is the perfect backdrop to our cuisine offering - where exceptional is standard. Whilst our traditional Irish Snug Bar presents the perfect ambience in which to enjoy a pint of the finest black stuff.
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20 22 1 2
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80
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90
60
42
60
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64
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200
180
220
200
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100
40
30
80
28
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70
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240
140
Banquet
70
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Boardroom
162
Restaurant
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382
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Restaurant Ringrose Room
80
Marquee
200
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2117 21 Co.venues Derry Co. Derry unique
Drenagh Drenagh Estate Estate
the craft village
Estate Estate Office, Office, Drenagh, Drenagh, Limavady Limavady BT49BT49 0HP 0HP t: 028t:7772 028 7772 2649 2649 f: 028f:7772 028 7772 2061 2061 e: cathy@drenagh.com e: cathy@drenagh.com www.drenagh.com www.drenagh.com
Shipquay Street, Derry, BT48 6AR t: +44 (28) 7126 0329 e: info@innercitytrust.com
www.derrycraftvillage.com
Drenagh, Limavady, BT49 0HP t: +44 (28) 7772 2649 e: info@drenagh.com
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Based on the design of a 17th Century market square, the Craft Village and Thatched Cottage are located in the heart of Derry’s Walled City and provide a truly unique events venue in a stunning cultural setting. The Craft Village is ideal for ‘A Taste of Ireland’ themed receptions where your delegates can enjoy Guinness and oysters, traditional cuisine crafted from locally sourced produce, food and craft demonstrations and of course lively music performances and masterclasses.
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Foyle Arena
THE GUILDHALL
2 Limavady Road, Derry, BT47 6JY Tel: +44 (28) 71 376555 e: Steve.Setterfield@derrystrabane.com
Guildhall Square, BT48 6DQ t: +44 (28) 7125 3253 e: guildhall@derrystrabane.com
Set in the scenic grounds of St Columb’s Park, the impressive Foyle Arena is the latest addition to the city’s range of conferencing facilities.
The Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognisable landmarks and has been at the heart of city life since 1890.
The newly opened leisure and events space is a striking state of the art facility boasting a 2000 capacity arena with the versatility to accommodate every type of event including gala dinners, conferences and exhibitions.
The grade ‘A’ listed building is important for many reasons – historical, architectural, cultural and political - and has played an important role in the wider regeneration of the city. Following its extensive restoration in 2013, the Guildhall is the ideal venue to welcome your delegates to the city with a drinks reception hosted by the Lord Mayor. It’s stunning location adjacent to the City Walls and overlooking the River Foyle means it is also perfect for a gala dinner in the atmospheric Main Hall.
www.foylearena.com
www.derrystrabane.com/guildhall
With free onsite car parking the Arena is a five minute walk into the city centre across the Peace Bridge. An ideal location for events of all sizes. Cafe facility onsite where light refreshments are available.
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THE PLAYHOUSE
St Columb’s Hall
5-7 Artillery Street BT48 6RG t: +44 (28) 7126 8027 e: info@derryplayhouse.co.uk www.derryplayhouse.co.uk
Orchard Street, Derry, BT48 6EG t: 028 7126 6676 e: info@stcolumbshall.com www.stcolumbshall.com
If you’re organising a meeting, conference, reception, banquet, launch, etc., then why not consider the city’s newest and most unique conference venue, the Award Winning The Playhouse Arts and Conference Centre.
St Columb’s Hall was built in 1886, this architecturally stunning building is situated in the heart of the city next to Derry’s city walls and adjacent to the Millennium Forum.
The Playhouse is one of Ireland’s largest arts centre and is housed in two beautiful “B1” Listed buildings right in the heart of Derry City, beside the Historic Walls. The famous buildings’ have just had a major refurbishment and have subsequently won numerous awards.
Under the new ownership of The Garvan O’Doherty Group, this historic listed building is undergoing a major £2million refurbishment project to covert this space into a multi-purpose entertainment facility.
(including full size automated cinema screen), lecterns, flipcharts, etc. • Portable staging • Tea/coffee making • Only 30 metres from Foyleside Shopping Centre for easy parking • A unique collection of historic buildings with real character
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Facilities include: • 175 state of art theatre (including cinema screen) • Dance Studio with panoramic views of the city • State of the art sound and lighting systems • Vaious large and small rooms for hire • Wireless Broadband • Infra-red hearing system • Air-conditioning • 2 x Lifts & chirlift • In-house technican • Equipment available includes projectors, screens
The Main Auditorium is the largest space in the venue accommodating up to 860 pax theatre style, this elegant space is the perfect backdrop for gala dinners, award presentations or key note speeches available for hire from April 2013. To keep up to date with St Columb’s Hall development check out the venue’s website.
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Lough Eske Castle, a Solís Hotel & Spa*****
Railway Road, Buncrana, Co Donegal t: 00353 7493 61144 e: info@inishowengateway.com
Donegal Town, Co Donegal t: 00 353 (0)74 97 25100 e: Reservations.lougheske@solishotels.com
Located along the sandy shores of Lough Swilly and only a short 15 minute drive from Derry city our hotel boasts superb, panoramic views across Buncrana Golf Course and Lisfannon beach and makes an ideal conference venue.
Lough Eske Castle, a Solis Hotel & Spa, Donegal’s only five-star castle hotel is located on the Wild Atlantic Way in the Northwest of Ireland.
www.inishowengateway.com
www.solishotels.com/lougheskecastle
With an excellent selection of banqueting menus available our conference rooms have been built with an emphasis on comfort, convenience, and the latest in modern technology and design.
The 96 bedroom castle, with facilities for up to 300 delegates, has been lovingly restored to blend its historic past with a dash of contemporary elegance. Recent awards include that of earning a spot as one of Condé Nast’s top three luxury Ireland hotels and Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017.
We offer you the opportunity to lose yourself and relax surrounded by natural beauty, amongst the scenic beauty of Inishowen. We would be happy to help you organise outdoor and indoor activities or workshops.
The unspoilt countryside, combined with the wide array of outdoor activities makes Donegal a premier destination for conference, events, team building, and incentive groups. Lough Eske Castle is available for exclusive hire.
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40
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Nowadays there is as much focus and emphasis on unique evening events and social programmes as there is on academic content and Derry is home to many quirky venues and unusual historic connections. In the current budget conscious climate, the excellent value for money in Derry~Londonderry - day delegate rates from as little as £25.00! ensures organisers can facilitate a fantastic event whilst adhering to tighter budget lines yet still offering delegates excellent, locally sourced produce and outstanding entertainment!
Civic Welcome | The Guildhall This spectacular venue is located adjacent to the iconic city Walls overlooking the Peace Bridge and is ideal for Civic receptions where guests will be officially welcomed to the city with a wine reception hosted by the Lord Mayor. The Guildhall is also a stunning gala dinner venue; treat your delegates to a banquet of the finest locally sourced cuisine with the Guildhall’s magnificent concert organ as a backdrop.
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Thirsty Work! A busy conference is thirsty work! Continue your networking at the Walled City Brewery for fabulously flavoursome craft beers accompanied by delicious homemade tapas style cuisine. Named by Hot Press Magazine as ‘Best Gastropub in Ireland’ this is a fantastic quirky venue ideal for up to 100 delegates. The award winning Quiet Man is the first whiskey to be bottled in Derry in almost a century and a new distillery and visitor centre will open in Summer 2018 – a fabulous experience with an outdoor garden terrace ideal for whiskey sampling and corporate events.
A Taste of Ireland ‘A Taste of Ireland’ in the quirky 17th Century themed Craft Village is a memorable social event which guarantees the WOW factor! Popular activities include a Guinness and Oyster reception, traditional Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations such as pottery and basket weaving, food demonstrations and delegates can even learn the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness or enjoy some Bushmills whiskey tasting!
The Irish Coffee Connoisseur Using the award-winning and locally distilled ‘The Quiet Man’ whiskey, ‘The Irish Coffee Connoisseur’ offers a fantastic 1 hour Irish coffee making masterclass within the quaint surrounds of the Thatched Cottage at the Craft Village. Guests can not only enjoy sampling this sumptuous treat but learn the skilful art of pouring so they can master it at home! This fun activity also includes a ‘trad’ Irish music session where guests can join in the ‘craic’, pick up a ‘bodhran’ (Irish drum) and play!
Guided Tour: 17th Century Walled City Derry~Londonderry is one of the finest examples of a Walled city in Europe and 2018 will commemorate the 400th Anniversary of the iconic 17th Century Walls. Lasting approximately 1 hour, a guided walking or bus tour are some of our most popular social activities and easily incorporated into any conference programme. Delegates will find themselves transported back in time to the 17th Century – why not incorporate some living history and surprise your delegates with horses, gunpowder and heated debate between a few infamous characters from the Siege of Derry! Whilst on the Walls, you can also visit St Columb’s Cathedral, built in 1633, the first of its kind built after the Reformation. The historic cathedral has a museum which houses the births, deaths and marriages records dating back to the 1600’s, flags, weaponry and literature from the Siege of Derry, the original locks to the City’s four gates, furniture gifted to the Cathedral by the famous Thomas Chippendale and some of the oldest examples of Irish silver on record.
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Shared History & Journey to Peace
The City with the Shortest Drive to The Opens
Discover the city’s recent political history and journey to peace with a visit to the Museum of Free Derry which recently reopened after a £2.4m extension and narrates the 1960s civil rights era known as The Troubles, the Free Derry Irish nationalist movement in the early 1970s and details of Bloody Sunday. Located in the Bogside district amongst the iconic Murals known as ‘The People’s Gallery’ which were painted by The Bogside Artists, the museum’s exhibits include photographs, posters, film footage, letters and personal artefacts. Experience will also include a visit to the Siege Museum which details the Siege of Londonderry and the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
Thanks to the ongoing successes of our three Majors Champions Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke plus our outstanding links and parkland golf courses, Northern Ireland is now one of the most sought after golf destinations in the world!
Destination Delicious Here in Derry we know a thing or two about food. Choose from glam gala dinners in historic venues, country chic marquee settings, rustic BBQ’s or a seafood sampling experience – or go all out and try a Game of Thrones themed banquet! We guarantee the finest of locally sourced produce. For smaller groups, check out the Made in Derry Food Tour, a 4 hour dine around sampling a variety of local delights, or earn brownie points at home with a cookery and cocktail masterclass led by multi award winning Brown’s Restaurant Head Chef Ian Orr, named as Chef of the Year Ireland by Georgina Campbell and who represented the North West of Ireland on BBC’s Great British Menu.
The North West region recently won the prestigious International Association of Golf Tour Operators European Golf Destination of the Year and Derry~Londonderry is the perfect location for golfers to base themselves and play a range of Championship Courses along
the North West Coast of Ireland. Consider The City with the Shortest Drive to The Opens! for your golfing clients - less than a 1 hour drive from Portstewart Golf Club host of the Irish Open 2017, Royal Portrush Golf Club host of The Open 2019 and Ballyliffin Golf Club (Co. Donegal) host of the Irish Open 2019.
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Accommodation The compact Derry~Londonderry offers an array of accommodation ranging from contemporary city centre hotels to chic country manors and affordable hotel chains. The city is renowned for its excellent value for money and with accommodation rates from as little as £65.00 per night your
Calling all Game of Thrones Fans! Much of the epic HBO series is filmed right here in Northern Ireland and Derry~Londonderry is within close proximity to key filming sites such as Downhill Beach, Carrick-A-Rede and the North Antrim Coast. Enjoy a Game of Thrones tour and trek deep into old growth forests, along wild sea cliffs, across rocky beaches, into caves and crumbling medieval ruins. Get into character and try some of the Stark and Iron Born cloaks, swords, shields and helms which make for some amazing selfies!
delegates are guaranteed a good deal in Derry. A warm welcome awaits you! Visit Derry are happy to offer a complimentary accommodation booking service ensuring a quick and easy booking process for your delegates.
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Beech Hill Country House Hotel **** 32 Ardmore Road BT47 3QP T: +44 (28) 7134 9279 E: info@beech-hill.com
Rooms: 31 W: beech-hill.com
Beech Hill is a privately owned country house hotel, 2 miles from Londonderry. Elegance of country living combined with charm, character and style. Superb grounds surrounding hotel, matched by superb cuisine using locally sourced produce. LCN Hotel of the Year 2013, Irish Restaurant Association Best Hotel Restaurant in County Derry, John & Sally McKenna Best in Ireland. Closed 24th & 25th Dec.
The Belfray Country Inn **** 171 Glenshane Road BT47 3EN t: +44 (28) 7130 1480 e: thebelfray@btconnect.com
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Bishop’s Gate Hotel 24 Bishop Street, BT48 6PP T: +44 (28) 7114 0300 E: sales@bishopsgatehotelderry.com
Rooms: 30 W: bishopsgatehotelderry.com
Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls in the heart of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter, this luxury boutique hotel blends stunning Edwardian architecture whilst exceeding the contemporary needs of its guests. Named by Trip Advisor’s Travellers Choice Awards as the Number 2 Hotel in the UK, this beautiful property features 30 luxury rooms and suites, fitness room, the Hervey Library, Northern Counties Ballroom and Wig & Gown Champagne Restaurant.
City Hotel **** Rooms: 19 W: belfraycountryinn.co.uk
Welcome to the award winning Belfray Country Inn located only a few minutes drive from the City of Derry. Our 19 well appointed bedrooms offer a choice of accommodation & combine tasteful décor with the character of the building. Enjoy fine food in our Belfray Bistro or Palace Restaurant and with free car parking The Belfray Country Inn is the ideal base for which to explore the delights of the North West. Conference and Banqueting facilities available for up to 200 people in our lavish Ballroom.
Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel **** 68 Clooney Road Campsie, BT47 3PA t: +44 (28) 7186 0606 e: reservations@whitehorsehotel.biz
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Rooms: 58 W: whitehorsehotel.biz
A 4 star luxury family run Hotel offering excellent value for money. Relax in our Leisure Centre with 20m Heated Pool, Steam Room, Sauna & Bubble Jet Spa. Book a Massage at our Beauty Rooms before sampling local produce cooked with flair in our Award Winning Restaurant & Bar “68 Clooney”. The hotel has now completed extensive refurbishment of all public & conference facilities. We offer weekend entertainment, free Wi-Fi & ample free car parking. 5 miles from the city centre.
14–18 Queen’s Quay Rooms: 158 BT48 7AS t: +44 (28) 7136 5800 e: reservations@cityhotelderry.com W: cityhotelderry.com The City Hotel, is perfectly located overlooking the River Foyle for exploring this historic and vibrant Walled City. The hotel offers 158 spacious guest rooms, Conference & Banqueting facilities for up to 450 delegates, full Health & Fitness Club with indoor heated pool, Thompsons Restaurant, Coppins Bar and secure parking (Limited to 40 spaces).
Da Vinci’s Hotel **** 15 Culmore Road BT48 8JB t: +44 (28) 7127 9111 e: reservations@davincishotel.com
Rooms: 64 W: davincishotelderry.com
Da Vinci’s Hotel is renowned in the City of Derry for outstanding staff, great food and value for money. Situated less than 1 mile away from the vibrant Walled City. We offer 65 contemporary spacious bedrooms, an award winning traditional bar, an atmospheric restaurant, free weekend entertainment, free Wifi and complimentary secure car parking.
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Derry City Travelodge 22-24 Strand Road BT48 7AB t 0870 1911 733 e derry@travelodge.ie
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Premier Inn ***
Rooms: 44 W: Travelodge.ie/derry-hotel
Located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to the city’s walls and local attractions. All rooms are based on room only with breakfast served daily.
HASTINGS Everglades Hotel **** 41–53 Prehen Road BT47 2NH t: +44 (28) 7132 1066 e: res@egh.hastingshotels.com
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Rooms: 64 W: hastingshotels.com
If easy-going is your thing, then the luxurious but laid-back Everglades hotel, just 5 minutes from Derry City Centre, is your kind of place. A place to relax in comfortable surroundings, enjoy good homecooked food, have a pint by the fireside, and make friends. Where everything is easy and nothing is too much trouble.
MALDRON Hotel **** Butcher Street Rooms: 93 BT48 6HL t: +44 (28) 7137 1000 e: reservations.derry@maldronhotels.com W: maldronhotelderry.com The Maldron Hotel is a stylish contemporary hotel, the only hotel located within the historic city walls. Our enviable location is just a short walk to the main shopping area, this truly is the perfect base to explore the wonderful city. Facilities include 90 bedrooms, 3 suites, café style bar, award winning restaurant, 5 designated conference suites, fitness suite and private on site car park.
Crescent Link, Rooms: 60 Lisneal, BT47 6SA t: 0871 527 9414 e: derrycity.brewersfayregm@whitbread.com W: premierinn.com Ideally located on the Waterside of the City - just 10 minutes drive from the City of Derry Airport and 5 minutes drive from the city centre. The hotel is an ideal base for the Crescent Link Retail Park - 5 minutes walk away. Our Premier Inn has everything you’d expect, incredibly comfy beds in every room and the Brewers Fayre serving pub food as it should be, along with the all you can eat Premier breakfast.
SHIPQUAY Hotel 15-17 Shipquay Street, BT48 6DJ T: +44 (28) 7126 7266 E: info@shipquayhotel.com
Rooms: 21 W:shipquayhotel.com
Derry’s newest and coolest boutique hotel, located on Derry’s famous Shipquay Street. Overlooking the Old City Walls and Derry’s famous Guildhall, The Shipquay is a luxurious and intimate boutique townhouse hotel. With 21 bedrooms, many with views over the city’s famous landmarks, delicious food & wine in the restaurant and moreish cocktails in Lock & Quay Bar, The Shipquay oozes personality, character and style throughout.
Waterfoot Hotel *** Caw Roundabout, Waterside BT47 6TB t: +44 (28) 7134 5500 e: info@waterfoothotel.com
Rooms: 44 W: waterfoothotel.com
This chic and unique hotel with its excellent location is a 5 minute drive from the City of Derry Airport or into the city centre. This hotel is ideal for business, leisure & sightseeing. The new Ebrington site and Peace Bridge is a leisurely 15 minute walk from the hotel giving you easy access into the city centre. With exceptional high standards of food and service it provides a very warm welcome and the very best in hospitality.
COMING SOON: 2019 Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Strand Road – 117 bedrooms 2020 The Ebrington Hotel, Ebrington Square – 150 bedrooms
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Derry~Londonderry, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route acts as an ideal hub from which you can explore the beauty of the North West of Ireland. Take advantage of the city’s fantastic location and explore the rest of the region; less than a 1 hour drive takes you along the magnificent Causeway Coastal Route which sweeps eastward from the Foyle Estuary taking in major visitor attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge and Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, the oldest licensed distillery in the world! Northern Ireland was a key filming location for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ series and the Causeway Coastal Route featured heavily throughout the series. To the South of the city lie the Sperrin Mountains, a stunning area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the West you can marvel at the natural beauty of Co. Donegal, home to the spectacular Malin Head – Ireland’s most northerly point located on the picturesque Inishowen Peninsula, and fabulous attractions such Glenveagh National Park and Doagh Famine Village, not to mention some of the best links golf courses in Europe and gateway to the award-winning ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ - the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. With its spectacular coast spotted with sea stacks, blue flag beaches and off shore islands it’s no wonder Donegal was recently named by ‘National Geographic’ as ‘Coolest Place of the Planet 2017!’ , and also featured as a location on the new Star Wars movie!
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on derry’s doorstep 39 Ulster American Folk Park & Fermanagh Lakelands Fermanagh boasts one of the most uncongested lakes in Europe – Lough Erne. To discover the true character of the Erne, charter a cruiser from one of the many hire companies and meander your way through the Lakeland paradise. Also on this trip visit the Ulster American Folk Park which is a living history museum of emigration which tells the story of the millions of people who emigrated from these shores throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Professional Conference And Support Organisers When bringing a conference to the North West, there are a range of professional conference organisers who are at hand with good local knowledge and who have excellent relationships with venues and suppliers.
Abbey Conference & Events 22 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin W: abbeyconference.ie E: info@abbey.ie T: +353 (0) 1 6909475
Giants Causeway & Bushmills Distillery
ND Events The Giant’s Causeway is at the heart of the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy a guided tour of the Causeway itself and visit the array of attractions such as Dunluce Castle, Carricka-Rede Rope Bridge and the Antrim Glens. The Bushmills Distillery is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1608. A one hour guided tour of the distillery will educate delegates on the craft and skills of making an Irish Single Malt whiskey.
“One of the World’s Great Railway Journeys” (as detailed by Michael Palin in his railway journey from Derry to Kerry), sweeps out of the historic city along the Banks of the River Foyle towards the North Antrim Coast passing the majestic Mussenden Temple and stunning Blue Flag beaches of this unique region.
15 Market Place, Lisburn BT28 1AN W: ndevents.co.uk E: neil@ndevents.co.uk T: +44 77 8979 1321
LIBRA Events
8 Upper Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NT W: libra-events.com E: ross@libra-events.com T: +44 28 9032 8887
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#meetinderry AIRporter t: +44(28) 7126 9996 www.airporter.co.uk AIRporter provides the only direct coach service between the Belfast Airports, Belfast City Centre and Derry in the North West. AIRporter operates a scheduled coach service between Belfast International Airport, George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast City Centre and Derry seven days a week. The awardwinning service includes free WiFi on board the coaches and tickets can be booked online in advance. Preferential rates available for conference delegates.
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t: +44 (28) 7181 0784 e: info@cityofderryairport.com www.cityofderryairportcom The City of Derry Airport is located 7 miles from Derry City Centre and offers direct access to Glasgow International Airport and Liverpool Airport with Ryanair (Ryanair.com) and to London Stansted with BMI (flybmi.com)
t: +44 (28) 9448 4848 www.belfastairport.com Located 75 minutes from Derry city centre, the International Airport is served by major airlines with direct flights from many UK and European destinations, also there is a direct service from Newark, USA. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) t: +44 (28) 9093 9093 www.belfastcityairport.com
Dublin Airport (DUB) t: +353 (0) 1 8141111 www.dublinairport.com Located less than a four hour drive from Derry Dublin Airport has scheduled services from most UK and European destinations, Canada and United States.
Located 90 minutes from Derry city centre, the City Airport is served by major airlines with direct flights from the main UK destinations.
Foyle Street Depot, Derry. t: +44(28) 7126 2261 Europa Bus Centre Belfast. t: +44(28) 9066 6630 Busaras, Dublin. t: +353 (0) 8366111 www.translink.co.uk Northern Ireland Rail (NIR) provides Derry with intercity services to Belfast. Also they provide an efficient intercity service operates between Dublin and Belfast central with a journey time of 2 hours and connected services from all major towns and cities in Ireland. t: +44(28) 7134 2228 www.translink.co.uk/NI-Railways
Belfast International Airport (BFS) City of Derry Airport (LDY) Airport Road, Co. Derry, BT47 3GY.
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Our event was an absolutely fantastic one. A huge success from start to finish. So many fantastic comments; outstanding, the best ever in the 30 years that the event has been running, Derry may be equalled but will never be surpassed, memorable… Everyone commented on the great welcome and the great friendliness. The food was delicious, the best in recent years, and the place was buzzing with brilliant atmosphere. Many said they would definitely be returning and it’s already been mentioned about being hosted in Derry again! British & Irish Masters Association Committee
From the planning stages right through to the event itself your help and assistance was greatly appreciated, it was invaluable to have someone on hand locally to offer advice and direction. The conference went extremely well, and the feedback has been very positive from those familiar with the city and those visiting for the first time. The service and attention to detail provided by the venues and local businesses used was very impressive. The gala dinner in the Guildhall was a tremendous success, the uniqueness of the venue and the catering combining to deliver a very memorable evening for all. I am delighted to say that the 2017 meeting was one of, if not the most successful conferences held to date. Dr Albert McNeill, President Irish Cardiac Society
The feedback we received has been excellent with many delegates commenting on the wonderful time they had in the city. They commented on the welcome they received, how friendly the people where and the high quality of the customer service that they received. I have spoken delegates who had stayed after the conference and they thoroughly enjoyed their extended stay. Thank you again for all your help in making the conference a success. Alastair Scott-McKinley, Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work
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