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The guide to destinations and AIM Accredited venues

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“AIM – Accredited in Meetings…

assured of excellence

Endorsers of AIMThe MIA are delighted to have the following endorsers of the AIM scheme:

Welcome to the AIM Accredited Venues & Destinations Guide, published each year to ensure every stage of meeting and event creation can be organised from a position of strength. Every venue and destination included in this guide has achieved AIM, the UK’s national standard for meetings and events, which means each guarantees exceptional facilities, value and service.

Using AIM accredited venues and destinations is truly benefi cial to the event organiser, helping make budgets go further and potentially increasing return on investment. This is because when you work with an AIM venue or destination you are working with committed professionals, who offer tangible proof of their ability to deliver their services at or above, stringent industry standards.

This simple to use guide makes it easy to fi nd and make contact with AIM venues and destinations that meet your event requirements. They are all here, and are ready and waiting to do everything at their disposal to make your next event, the perfect event.


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Chief Executive’s Foreword

Jane Longhurst, MIA Chief Executive

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The purpose is to give anyone organising a corporate event, a quickly recognised symbol that demonstrates whether or not the venue they are considering has committed to a set of stringent industry standards, which place value for money as a high priority.

These standards are comprehensive and have been designed by seasoned industry professionals, in association with the Best Practice Forum, around the typical procurement requirements most event organisers need to adhere to. In essence AIM is about making it easier to find the perfect venue for your next event.

Endorsement

AIM is endorsed by VisitBritain in England, VisitEngland and Visit Wales. Indeed, when presenting to

MIA members, VisitEngland’s chief executive, James Berresford, cited the growth of AIM as an important element of his strategy, highlighting his intention to work with the MIA to implement his Business Tourism Action Plan.

Three AIM Levels

There are three levels of AIM, the standard Entry level, AIM has two ‘Higher’ levels, Silver and Gold, which demonstrate compliance with a more stringent set of criteria. Venues wishing to ‘AIM Higher’ complete a ten section self-assessment, produce a portfolio of evidence in support of their application and receive a visit from an independent assessor, who determines whether the venue is worthy of the accreditation and whether AIM Silver or AIM Gold should be awarded.

About AIMLike the hotel recognition scheme from the AA, a national standard which uses the Star Rating to grade guest accommodation, AIM is a national standard that grades meetings and event venues and their suppliers.

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Finding AIM Venues

There is already around 500 AIM venue, and to make it easily find one in the area you wish to hold your event, MIA has launched Solution, a free to use online venue search and automated enquiry tool. To use Solution visit www.mia-uk.org or www.aimaccredited.com and fill in and submit a simple online form, providing information on the type of event you are organising and where you wish to hold it. The search results returned include only venues and destinations that have achieved AIM and can meet the requirements of the brief. Each venue that meets the requirements receives a copy of the brief and has the opportunity to respond with a competitive proposal.

We hope you will agree, AIM can improve your events, raise standards in

the industry and make your life easier. Many meetings and event buyers already insist on AIM from their venues, we believe you should too. You can see full details of AIM, including all standards, codes and legislation AIM venues comply with at www.aimaccredited.com.

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Bournemouth

Bristol

Cheltenham

Swindon

Torquay

South East 22

Guildford

Farnborough

Farnham

Southampton

Eastbourne

Kent

London 34

Home Counties 46

Milton Keynes

High Wycombe

Hertfordshire

Oxford

East Anglia 52

Essex

Cambridge

Midlands 58

Birmingham

Derbyshire

Leicestershire

Nottinghamshire

Staffordshire

Telford

Wales 76

Cardiff

Llandudno

Powys

Bangor

Newport & SE Wales

North West 86

Blackpool

Cumbria

Liverpool/Mersey

Manchester

Southport

North East 108

Yorkshire

Bradford

Leeds

Newcastle & Gateshead

Scarborough

York

Scotland 124

Aberdeen

Edinburgh

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Ireland 134

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The UK’s most popular domestic tourism destination, the South West has an impressive array of options for the business tourist.

From Gloucestershire to Avon and Wiltshire in the north of the region, down to Devon and Cornwall in the south, the South West is a very versatile region offering just about everything.

Bristol is a university city, the largest centre of culture,

employment and education and has the commercial prestige from the Bristol Channel.

Dorset and Somerset lie in the middle of the South West, with the Jurassic Coast, the Cerne Giant and the open countryside to explore and enjoy.

Don’t be fooled by the West Country’s reputation for a laid back rural lifestyle, this is a progressive region with well equipped

South West

Make sure you spare some time for delegates to sample the breathtaking scenery and beautiful

beaches; it’s all part of the West Country experience

employment and education

Bristol

Bournemouth

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modern conference and event venues that will not disappoint.

With international conference centres, sporting venues, historic venues, academic venues and more than a few quirky venues, the South West can cater for just about all events with even the largest capacity requirements.

Make sure you spare some time for delegates to sample the breathtaking scenery and beautiful beaches; it’s all part of the West Country experience.

Make sure you spare some time for delegates to sample the breathtaking scenery and beautiful beaches; it’s all part of the West Country experience.

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Dorset, BH2 5BH

T: 01202 456545

F: 01202 456500

E: enquiries@

meetbournemouth.co.uk

www.meetbournemouth.co.uk

Welcome to Bournemouth - The

Leading Resort With Year Round

Appeal.

Named the ‘happiest place to

live’ by First Direct Bank – just 1

reason why you should choose

Bournemouth to host your next

event.

Bournemouth is a town of

contrasts - with its idyllic location,

seven miles of award winning

beaches, acres of luscious Green

Flag gardens and bustling

cosmopolitan bars and

restaurants, Bournemouth is the

perfect choice for event

organisers whether you are

looking for calm and tranquillity

or a faster pace of life.

There are literally hundreds of

venues to choose from when

organising an event in

Bournemouth, from traditional

hotel meeting facilities to the

funky and unusual venues –

creating the perfect package is

easy.

And it’s not all work and no play!

The incentive offerings in

Bournemouth are plentiful

recognising the need to provide

a creative range of activities for

our business visitors and their

partners. From duck herding to

extreme off road racing, a

relaxing spa in the renowned

Chewton Glen Hotel or a half-day

blast on a RIB boat - we aim for

you to come away from your

event with a lasting impression.

Ease of access to any destination

is paramount to delegates which

is why Bournemouth ticks all the

boxes. By Rail we are a mere 97

minutes from London Waterloo,

convenient ferry links from Poole

to the continent, direct

motorway and dual carriageway

links plus domestic and European

flights into Bournemouth

International Airport or

neighbouring Southampton.

Why not start your Bournemouth

experience now!

CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 4054 seats

Maximum exhibition: 5000m2

Banqueting in one venue: 960 seats

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 9000 rooms

Largest hotel: 160 rooms

5-star: 62 rooms

4-star: 655 rooms

3-star: 2600 rooms

Road: M3, M27, A31, A35, A338

Rail: Bournemouth Railway Station

Air: Bournemouth International Airport - 6 miles, Southampton Airport - 30 miles

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Bournemouth International Centre & Pavilion

Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH

T: 01202 456550 F: 01202 456500

E: [email protected]

www.bic.co.uk

The Bournemouth International Centre is the largest Conference & Exhibition Venue on the south coast.

Providing the fl exibility to accommodate large multi-hall conventions of up to 6,500 delegates, down to smaller, more intimate events and exhibitions in any one of the main four auditoria.

Its stunning central location offers sea views and close proximity to over 9,000 en suite hotel rooms. The nearby Pavilion Theatre & Ballroom presents additional banqueting, performance and meeting options in an Art Deco setting.

FACILITIESon-site parking: YES bedrooms NO

DELEGATE CAPACITYtheatre-style 4054 cabaret-style 768

classroom-style 800 boardroom-style 68 banqueting-style 960

Key considerations when organising an event …

Does your procurement department set minimum venue requirements?

Is the DDR or 24-hour rate competitive, does it offer value? Or is it too low to deliver quality?

How many delegates are expected to attend?

Do any delegates need accommodation?

Will the venue choice affect delegate numbers?

What standard of accommodation is appropriate?

Will there be any disabled delegates or speakers at the event?

How many guest and house speakers will there be?

Are breakout sessions planned?

Do the refreshments and catering meet your standards?

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BristolBristol

53 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LH

AREA REPRESENTED

Bristol

T: 0117 9462200 F: 0117 9462225


www.conference-bristol.co.uk

CAPACITY


Maximum exhibition: 4000 m2


ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 2998 rooms

3-star: 580 rooms

2-star: 130 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M4, M5, M32

Rail: Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol Parkway Station

Air: Bristol International Airport


University of Bristol Conference Offi ce

The Hawthorns, Woodland RoadBristol BS8 1UQ

T: 0117 954 5501 F: 0117 331 0625

E: conference-offi [email protected]

www.bris.ac.uk/conferences-hospitality

FACILITIESon-site parking: YES bedrooms: 1300



For meetings, training & team building,We’re where you need to be…Our four characterful properties are easilyaccessible from all the main motorway networks:

Chesham, Hitchin, Swindon and Birmingham.• Free on-site parking• Local produce cooked fresh daily• Acres of stunning grounds, perfect for

team builds• Unlimited tea and coffee, with equipment

provided - excellent value

Please check our website for the best

daily rates andbooking incentives

www.chartridge.co.uk

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Cheltenham Spa

Cheltenham Spa

Visit Cheltenham,

77 Promenade,

Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ

AREA REPRESENTED

Cheltenham

T: 01242 226033/264118

F: 01242 515535


www.conferencecheltenham.co.uk

England’s Regency Spa town is the stylish destination for meetings, conferences and special events. Renowned for its award-winning parks, floral displays, and year-round events programme featuring horse racing, jazz, science, music, and literature festivals, Cheltenham is one destination your guests, delegates and their partners will look forward to visiting.

For major event organisers, the

Centaur at Cheltenham

Racecourse offers extensive

conference and exhibition

facilities. The racecourse has car

parking for 12,000 cars, ten

function suites and endless

possibilities for open-air events.

The Regency elegance of Pittville

Pump Room hosts meetings for

up to 400 guests, while the

impressive Cheltenham Town

Hall provides a central venue for

exhibitions and meetings for up

to 1,000.

Our range of facilities is

completed by excellent hotel

venues and guest house

accommodation. In addition to

the many excellent top class

hotels and state of the art

conference centres, other

non-residential venues include

Manor by the Lake, near

Cheltenham Film Studios, The

Pavilion at the Royal Oak Inn in

Prestbury, D’Fly and Spice Lodge

restaurants.

Delegates will enjoy shopping on

Cheltenham’s famous

Promenade, antiques hunting in

Montpellier and the Suffolks, or

relaxing at one of the pavement

cafes, wine bars or excellent

restaurants. To explore further

afield, travel ‘The Romantic Road’

to the Cotswolds and let our

touring routes reveal this area of

outstanding natural beauty.

Let Cheltenham Conference Desk

introduce you to the best that

Cheltenham has to offer. We look

forward to welcoming you to

Cheltenham Spa.

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ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 757 rooms

3-star: 586 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

04 MEMBER

Road: M5, M4, M40

Rail: Cheltenham Spa

Air: Gloucestershire Airport

– 4.5 miles; Birmingham

International Airport –

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Finding the perfect venue …

☛ Venue type… Is it AIM accredited? Does it fi t with the theme of the event or the

brand values of the company? Consider the delegate profi le, prominent, high earners

may expect fi ve star.

☛ Location … Does the venue have good road and rail links? For larger events, is there

an airport nearby?

☛ The team … Your success relies heavily on the venue team; get to know them.

Do they make you feel welcome; will they do the same for your delegates? Are they

enthusiastic, eager to please and fl exible? Do they have suffi cient knowledge and

experience? Can they cope under pressure? Ask them plenty of questions to make sure

you have confi dence in them.

☛ Ambience… Use your senses and be aware of smells, temperatures, lighting and

sounds. Air-conditioning, cleanliness, natural lighting, soundproofi ng and natural

acoustics are all plus points.

☛ Facilities… Know what you need and be sure the venue has it. If your delegates

are likely to arrive by car you will need parking. Is security an issue? If they’re leaving

expensive equipment in the room it should be lockable. Is there disabled access and are

the disabled facilities suffi cient? Are there toilets near to your meeting, and are there

enough of them?

☛ Meals & refreshments… An army marches on its stomach, and so does your event.

Take time to know exactly what meals and refreshments your event package allows and

be sure it will delight; disappointment here is disastrous.

☛ Audio-Visual … Is your event heavily reliant on multi-media presentations? Do you

need special lighting to create an effect? Can they hear you at the back? Consider the

content and theme of the planned event, whether spectacular or low-key, you need to be

sure the venue is up to delivering it? Demonstrations are useful.

☛ Residential capabilities … If you have delegates staying at the venue, check the

bedrooms are of a high enough standard, will they meet their expectations? They’ve

made the effort to attend your event, the least you can do is provide a clean and

comfortable bed.

☛ Reassurance… Have you seen tangible proof that the venue lives up to its service

claims?, have you seen the contract you will be asked to sign? Are you confi dent that the

venue complies with the law and meets industry best practice guidelines? All AIM venues

do this and much more!

Is it AIM accredited? Does it fi t with the theme of the event or the

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western

RailwayKemble Drive, Swindon

SN2 2NA

T: 01793 466619


www.swindon.gov.uk/steam

Swindon is where the Cotswolds meet the West Country. It’s a thriving, successful town with its sights set fi rmly on the future, but a town rich in a colourful heritage that goes beyond its world famous links with the GWR. And it’s an easy place to get to with its excellent road and rail links.

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is an award winning visitor

attraction that tells the story of the men and women who created, worked and travelled on the Great Western Railway. Housed in a beautifully restored Grade II listed building, STEAM boasts excellent facilities for a whole variety of business and social occasions that inspire everyone involved.

STEAM is a popular location for AGMs, conferences, training seminars, product launches and business

meetings in many different formats. The Museum is also a venue for drinks receptions, gala dinners, wedding receptions, private parties and is regularly used for broadcasts and recordings for some of the UK’s most popular TV productions.

Whether you’re looking for a small meeting room for fi ve people, a silver service meal for 100 or a conference for 750 guests, STEAM can accommodate you.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms NO

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 750 cabaret-style 450 classroom-style 160

boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 450

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Global Provider of Audio Visual and Event Technology

Bright ideas. Smart technology. Successful meetings.

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TorquayRiviera International

Conference CentreChestnut Avenue

Torquay, Devon

TQ2 5LZ

AREA REPRESENTED

Torquay

T: 01803 206 306


www.conferencetorquay.co.uk

Successful conferences and meetings depend as much on the venue as they do on the Agenda or Programme of the event. A successful venue should therefore offer more than a place to meet and in Torquay we are confident that we offer all the vital ingredients that take a conference from being just good to being fantastic!

The first and probably most

vital ingredient is to have a

local Conference Bureau like

Conference Torquay who can

bring all the other ingredients

together for you – a one stop

shop of planning and

information. This impartial

bureau can source the right

venues, bring together all the

right accommodation for your

delegates, look for suitable

banqueting venues, out of

conference activities and

check out travel information

for you. More importantly all

this information is simply

brought together at www.

conferencetorquay.co.uk

Torquay has many

conference venues to choose

from ranging from the

purpose built Riviera

International Conference

Centre (RICC), to top business

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Road: A380 dual carriageway and the M5

Rail: Torquay and Newton Abbot

Air: Exeter International Airport - 27 miles from Torquay

CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 3,684 square metres (within one building between 3 halls)

Banqueting in one venue: 1200 guests

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel bedrooms: 5600 rooms


4-star: 449 rooms

3-star: 1000 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

01 MEMBER

hotels, to the more unusual venues

such as the newly reopened Torre

Abbey Historic House and Gardens

(following its extensive £6.5 million

restoration), Paignton Zoo &

Botanical Gardens, and Kents

Cavern Underground show caves;

the most famous Stone Age home

in Britain.

The “Green” accredited RICC is the

largest venue offering a choice of

conference facilities for up to 1500

delegates and breakout and

meeting rooms for up 350, 1750 m2

exhibition facilities and banqueting

for in excess of 1200 guests, all

located just off the seafront and

therefore surrounded by a wide

variety of hotels and guest

accommodation.

Hotels range from the 4 Star

Imperial Barceló, and the

independently owned Grand Hotel,

to cosy, clean and inspected small

hotels and guesthouses and a

quality budget Premier Inn.

Conference Torquay, with their

on-line free accommodation

booking service will help delegates

find the serviced or self-catering

accommodation that suits them

and their budget. Where else can

you find over 2,000 beds within

walking distance of the venue, many

on the seafront itself.

Access to a destination makes all

the difference to Delegates so

Torquay has a distinct advantage.

Just around 3 hours by train from

Birmingham or London and it is

now cheaper and easier than ever

to travel to a conference in Torquay.

First Great Western, Conference

Torquay and the Riviera

International Conference Centre,

have collaborated to offer

exceptional conference rail fares

exclusively to delegates travelling to

conferences on the English Riviera.

Or you can take a short flight;

Manchester to Exeter will take just

under an hour.

Every effective conference provides

for some leisure time and on the

English Riviera there is an

abundance of activities.

Free time can be filled viewing the

hills and fields around from the

HyFlyer, a tethered balloon adjacent

to the RICC, or exploring the only

urban accredited Geopark in

Europe, Torbay’s own Jurassic

Coastline, which can be explored

not only from the sky but also by

boat or on an informative bus tour.

It was the Victorians that coined the

phrase the ‘English Riviera’, likening

the area to its French equivalent.

Sub-tropical plants and the

celebrated Torbay Palm add to the

Mediterranean feel. But it is the

clean air, spaciousness and pace of

life that have contributed to its

success as a leading conference

resort, where others have found it a

great place for clear thinking and

certainly one that differs from the

pressured city environment.

Torquay’s history is probably better

known for its connection with

Agatha Christie, but there is so

much more to its past than this;

Brunel, Singer family, Darwin,

Cavemen and Romans, Celts,

Saxons, Vikings, Normans and

Crusaders, as well as the

Elizabethan, Victorian and

Edwardian eras (so many

themeing ideas)!

With all this choice, history, culture

and scenery, it is evident why

Torquay has become such a

popular choice for conferences.

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Close enough to London for city excursions, but far enough out for countryside relaxation and pursuits, the choice offered by the South East is vast and varied.

From the historic towns of Rochester and Canterbury in Kent to the modern cities of Guildford and Putney, the South East has a lot to offer. Explore the cathedral city of Winchester in Hampshire and the South Downs of Sussex, or hop on a ferry across to the Isle of Wight

where you’ll fi nd the summer residence of Queen Victoria and the famous Needles.

In terms of venues, the range on offer in the South East spans from rural country house hotels to modern training centres and urban educational establishments. All are nestled in and around

Kent

South East

All venues are nestled in and around the plethora of historic market towns and quaint English villages

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the plethora of historic market towns and quaint English villages, which characterise the region.

There’s a diverse mix of ancient buildings, churches and cathedrals; beautiful waterways, rivers and beaches; orchards and vineyards. Not to mention excellent transport infrastructure boasting an extensive railway network, channel tunnel and international airports.

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Guildford and Surrey

Guildford Tourist Information Centre

Guildford House,

155 High Street

Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AJ

AREA REPRESENTED

Guildford and Surrey

T: 01483 444333

F: 01483 458563


www.conferencedeskguildford.com

Guildford and Surrey are perfectly placed for your conference or meeting. Equidistant from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and well served by a direct train service into London, the South Coast and the airports and with the M25, M3 and A3 major roads, getting here is easy.

The area is a diverse mix of

market towns, villages and

sprawling countryside which

give you an excellent choice

of venue for your event. You

can choose from dedicated

conference centres, country

hotels, town centre hotels or

multipurpose venues such as

art galleries, theatres or even

Guildford Castle!!

The geographic area

covered by Conference Desk

Guildford extends beyond

the Guildford Borough

boundary giving even more

choice of venue and views of

stunning countryside in the

Surrey Hills Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Guildford even has two

brand new venues opened in

Autumn 2011 – G Live the

new entertainment venue at

the top of the High Street

has an auditorium with over

1000 seats and capacity for

1700 seated/standing .

There are also 6 smaller

function rooms for meetings,

events and private dining.

Next door to G Live now

stands the Radisson

Edwardian Guildford – also

opened in Autumn 2011 with

183 4-star deluxe bedrooms

and 7 meeting and

conference rooms plus a

gym and spa and two

restaurants right on the High

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Road: M25, M23, A23

Rail: Guildford train station

Air: London Gatwick airport - 23 miles, London Heathrow Airport – 68 miles

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ACCOMMODATION


Largest Hotel: 180 rooms

4 - star: 701 rooms

3- star: 364 rooms

2 - star: 500 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

and Surrey

Street and within easy walking

distance of Guildford railway

station even though both venues

have considerable parking

spaces.

Loseley Park has found fame on

Sky TV – listed as one of the UK’s

top wedding venues. The

Elizabethan mansion has

appeared on television several

times, including two episodes of

Midsummer Murders.

Burchatts Farm Barn is also

popular for wedding receptions

and the use of outdoor

marquees can increase the 70

capacity inside the barn.

Burchatts also has spectacular

views over Stoke Park.

Barnett Hill (part of the Sundial

Group) hotel and conference

centre just outside Guildford has

a range of team building

solutions from Teamscapes to

make the perfect venue for team

building away-days and

conferences.

The Angel Posting House and

Hotel in Guildford High Street is a

16th century building with lots of

style and stunning suites. With a

tapas bar in the Crypt and a new

restaurant it is perfect meeting

place, and ideal for weddings

and parties too.

The County Club overlooks

Guildford High Street and is a

unique venue for private parties

and meetings, and if its unique

you are looking for, you can hire

the first floor of Guildford Castle

– built in the 11th Century. It is

steeped in history and adds a

magical twist to any event.

Guildford House Art Gallery,

Guildford Museum, The Guildhall

and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

all offer venues with a difference

to make your even t special.

De Vere Horsley Park offers a

choice of 51 flexible training and

meeting rooms and facilities

include a sauna and indoor

swimming pool and 180 ensuite

rooms with parking for 200.

They are totally geared to large

conference and small and also

the picturesque grounds make

an ideal wedding venue.

Surrey Sports Park is an addition

to the group with a large

capacity of 2000 theatre style or

1500 classroom style – and the

University of Surrey can offer

similar sizes with the added

advantage of accommodation

out of term time.

Other group members include

the Mandolay Hotel, Ramada

Guildford/Leatherhead, Guildford

Masonic Centre, Holiday Inns

Guildford and Woking, Lythe Hill

Hotel and Spa, Guildford YMCA,

The Talbot at Ripley and Wotton

House Dorking – giving a huge

variety of venue to suit every

need and every budget.

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FIVEFarnborough Interenational Ltd,

ShowCentre, ETPS Road

Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6FD

Sales Team Contact Details:

T: +44(0)1252 532800

F: +44(0)1252 376015


www.farnborough.com/five

FIVE (Farnborough International Venue & Events) is a unique event venue operated by Farnborough International Ltd. Located just 35 minutes from London it is the perfect place to create dynamic and innovative corporate events.

FIVE is a permanent venue offering 3,000 sqm of clear-span, unbranded event space. The building has been designed to a high

technical and operational specification and has entrance foyers, office space, a seminar area and kitchen space. It is an entirely flexible venue for 250 to 2,500 conference delegates, or 200 to 2,000 banqueting guests.

The surrounding site is over 100,000 sqm, half hard-standing and half laid to grass, ideal for outdoor activities such as team building. One tarmac area

can accommodate a

temporary structure of over

15,000sqm. The site is

private and secure and is

located directly adjacent to

TAG Farnborough Airport,

Europe’s premier dedicated

business airport. With

excellent transport links,

FIVE is less than an hour

from London airports and

benefits from plentiful free

on-site parking and quality

hotels on the doorstep.

FACILITIES on-site parking: 2000+ bedrooms N/A

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 2500 cabaret-style 1500 classroom-style 2000 boardroom-style N/A banqueting-style 2000

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Farnham CastleCastle Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0AG

T: 01252 721194


www.farnhamcastle.com

An award winning venue providing modern conference facilities and fl exible event hire

Recently voted Hudson’s Heritage Corporate Venue of the Year, we provide all the needs of a modern international business training and conference centre, as well as an impressive location for corporate events.

13 fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 120 day & around 30 residential delegates.

En-suite, bedrooms. Wi-fi facilities available throughout. High quality dining facilities catered for by the Castle’s own chefs.

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Understanding the event objectives … Clients expect a return on investment from their event, you

can help them achieve this by understanding what they

are seeking to achieve? It could be almost anything; some

common reasons companies hold meetings, is to:

• inspire sales people

• motivate employees

• communicate a new company vision

• present a strategy to stakeholders and the media

• create a new strategy

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SouthamptonDestination Southampton

Limited

Basepoint

Andersons Road

Southampton Hampshire

SO14 5FE

AREA REPRESENTED

Southamton and the Solent

Southampton, Winchester, New

Forest, Test Valley, Itchen Valley

& Hamble

T: 0845 226 9944

F: 0845 226 5484


Twitter: @destsouthampton

www.destinationsouthampton.com

A cosmopolitan city located on the south coast just one hour from London, Southampton is a thriving conference destination and the home of Ocean Sailing, Gateway to the World; Where land meets water, providing delegates with a versatile choice of activities and attractions to enhance their conference or event. Venues offering professional conference facilities are a plenty, and Southampton is a location of immense

diversity, from waterfront academic venues and stately homes in the neighboring New Forest countryside, there is something to tickle the taste buds of every event organiser.

The largest venues in

Southampton are the

International City Cruise

Terminal, The new Ocean

Terminal, Southampton

Football Club and the home

of Hampshire Cricket, The

Rose Bowl, each offering

modern, state of the art

facilities with excellent

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Road: M27, M3, M271

Rail: Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway

Air: Southampton International Airport

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4-star: 172 rooms

3-star: 270 rooms

2-star: 93 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

conference support

services, including

on-site audio visual

and technical support

to ensure the smooth

running of any event.

The waterfront

location of both the

Ocean Terminal and

The City Cruise

Terminal is fabulous,

with enough space to

comfortably seat and dine up to

1000 delegates for a conference,

we are proud to have such a

facility.

Southampton now offers over

3,500 hotel bedrooms following

the recent opening of the Etap,

Premier Travel Inn, Cargo and

Ennios all now offering

bedrooms in the city centre, plus

at least another 1,500 rooms

within a 20 mile radius of

Southampton including the

Hamble Valley and the New

Forest.

It’s not just about capacity

venues in Southampton, there

are some beautiful boutique

hotels, the rosette winning White

Star Tavern and Rooms, Ennios

Boutique Hotel and, in the new

forest, Terravina Hotel. Each

offering an exclusive personal

welcome to smaller conference

groups.

Southampton can be reached

easily by air, rail and road, and

boasts an award winning

International Airport, with direct

flights from most cities in

Europe, and some of the UK’s

major cities. The rail option takes

just over one hour from London

Waterloo, delivering you swiftly

and conveniently to the coastal

location of Southampton.

Adding a bit of fun or intrigue to

your conference is easy in

Southampton, Destination

Southampton work closely with

a number of team building

companies to provide sailing and

water based event management

experiences, and land based

activities including tank racing,

themed team adventures such as

The Rookie which is a team

building event based on the TV

hit The Apprentice, also The

Parmesan Job Treasure Hunt in

mini’s and much more.

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Southampton Solent University

157 – 187 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7NN

T: 023 8031 9639 F: 023 8031 9620


www.solent.ac.uk/conferences

We welcome the opportunity to host your event at our dedicated, all-year-round Conference Centre. Located in the heart of the lively city of Southampton, our facilities and high standard of customer care guarantee the success of your event.

With a choice of reception and meeting rooms, featuring natural daylight, as well as tiered lecture theatres, our flexible approach provides you with a complete range of facilities for small meetings to all-day conferences or exhibitions.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES* bedrooms 2300**

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 192 cabaret-style 96


*Evening and weekend available 3 min walk

** Summer months only

EastbourneDevonshire Park Centre, Compton Street,

Eastbourne, BN21 4BP

Areas Represented Eastbourne

T: 01323 415437 F: 01323 430093


www.conferenceeastbourne.gov.uk

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 1700 seats Maximum exhibition: 3100m2


ACCOMMODATION


Largest Hotel: 152 rooms

5 - star: 152 rooms

4 - star: 119 rooms

3 - star: 699 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M25, M23, A23, A27

Rail: London Victoria to Eastbourne

Air: Gatwick Airport


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Kent Conference Bureau

Maidstone Borough Council,

Maidstone House, King Street,

Maidstone, Kent ME15 6JQ

AREA REPRESENTED

Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury,

Tunbridge Wells, Folkstone,

Sevenoaks, Tonbridge,

Chatham, Rochester, Dover

T: 01622 602485


www.kentconferencebureau.co.uk

Kent ‘The Garden of England’

The county of Kent known as the ‘Garden of England’ has breathtaking countryside dotted with orchards, vineyards, hop gardens, castles and more famously the White Cliffs of Dover.

Within Kent there is a fantastic

selection of backdrops against

which to choreograph events.

Combine this with a great range

of venues for meetings,

conferences or training purposes,

and there is something to suit

every event.

Modern meeting facilities

complement the charm of castles

and country houses, while the

county’s larger hotels offer a

stylish alternative. Kent can offer

several flagship chain hotels such

as the Hilton, QHotels and

Marriott along with the famous

Leeds Castle and Hever Castle.

Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone

and Tunbridge Wells, are just a

few of the towns on offer in Kent

to host your event. Other popular

destinations include Dover,

Rochester and Sevenoaks, all of

these towns have an array of

different venues to offer.

Teambuilding and incentive

activities can vary from a quiet

round of golf, a simple treasure

hunt, a high wire forest

adventure, to an adrenaline

fuelled multi-activity day.

Getting to Kent, the south east

corner of England, is easy using

the M20 or M2 motorways, which

are connected to the M25 and

the national network. London (St

Pancras) is just 17 minutes away

by the high speed trains, and

Ashford just 37 minutes, both

stations also connect to the

continent in just over 1 hour.

The dedicated and friendly team

at the Kent Conference Bureau

offer event organisers and

conference buyers a professional

and efficient free service based

on excellent knowledge of Kent

and its venues.

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4-star: 3500 rooms

3-star: 1600 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M25, M20, M26, M2, A2

Rail: Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells

Air: Gatwick (38 miles to Maidstone), Heathrow (53 miles to Maidstone), Stansted (59 miles to Maidstone)


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Conferences & Meetings

Please call 01622 767855, visit leeds-castle.comor email [email protected]

Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, and set on two moatedislands, “the loveliest castle in the world” is the ideal setting for residential andday conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting.

• Four exclusive historic venues• 24 hour & day delegate rates• Capacity from 10 to 180• 40 Bedrooms (20 in the castle)• Exclusive catering

• Free Parking• Audio visual & Wi-Fi• Team building• 9 hole golf course• Low season offers

The Castle Dining Room The Maiden’s Tower Tudor Hall The Garden House

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Conferences & Meetings

Please call 01622 767855, visit leeds-castle.comor email [email protected]

Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, and set on two moatedislands, “the loveliest castle in the world” is the ideal setting for residential andday conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting.

• Four exclusive historic venues• 24 hour & day delegate rates• Capacity from 10 to 180• 40 Bedrooms (20 in the castle)• Exclusive catering

• Free Parking• Audio visual & Wi-Fi• Team building• 9 hole golf course• Low season offers

The Castle Dining Room The Maiden’s Tower Tudor Hall The Garden House

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East Malling Conference Centre

New Road, East Malling, Maidstone,

Kent, ME19 6BJ

T: 01732 523781 F: 01732 849067


www.eastmallingconferencecentre.co.uk

Set in beautiful surroundings among

200 hectares of fruit orchards, this

modern venue boasts a welcoming

business environment to host off site

meetings & conferences.

10 minutes from Junction 4, M20 near

Maidstone, Kent gives easy access to

London & the South East. There are 5

meeting rooms seating from 2-200

delegates, free parking, on-site catering

and a full AV package included in the

delegate rates. The conference team

prides itself on providing a friendly,

personal service.

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The River CentreMedway Wharf Road

Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RE

T: 01732 770707 F: 01732 770909


www.therivercentre.org

The River Centre is a prestigious, state-of-the-art venue located in historic Tonbridge. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, training events, meetings, private functions and more.

Our distinctive auditorium offers a fully integrated audio-visual system and a platform. The ground floor is a highly adaptable space, ideal for exhibitions and smaller meetings. The River Centre is less than a 10-minute walk from Tonbridge station and just 15 minutes from the M20, M25 & M26 by car. We also offer tailored catering services as well as secure on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

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world-class destination and gateway to the UK, London has it all.

A busy business and leisure hub, it’s easy to get there, easy to get around and easy to fi nd a suitable place to stay and host your event; it’s what you’d expect from the nation’s capital. The biggest surprise in London is the value; there are venue and entertainment options to suit all budgets, requirements and tastes.

London is a leading global city with a reason to boast: it has something for everyone. From art to education, fashion to fi nance, whateveryour interests, you will fi nd something for you in the capital.

London is also known for its diverse culture. From the shops to the restaurants, every culture and country is catered for in England’s capital. London’s position as a culinary world leader is sometimes overlooked,

London

The biggest surprise in London is the value; there are venue and entertainment options

to suit all budgets

London is a leading global

The view across the Thames

The London Eye

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but with the fi nest food from every corner of the globe on offer, London is renowned for its high quality and authenticity. One of the biggest pulls to London is the theatre scene. Few people can resist the pull of the West End stage, whether in front of it or behind it.

London has had renewed energy within the global

market being 2012’s host of the Olympic games. With Wembley, Twickenham and Wimbledon, London is a true sporting capital.

Getting around London couldn’t be easier with the underground network of trains known as the Tube. With 270 stations on the map, the quickest way to get to where you need to be is by Tube.

the Olympic games. With Wembley, Twickenham and Wimbledon, London is a true sporting capital.

Getting around London couldn’t be easier with the

trains known as the Tube. With 270 stations on the

to where you need to be is

Millennium Bridge

Canary Wharf

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76 Portland Place76 Portland Place,

London , W1B 1NT

T: 0207 470 4871 F: 0207 470 4931


Stylish Georgian architecture meets bespoke event design at award winning 76 Portland Place; a fl exible and contemporary central London conference, training and entertainment venue with 12 unique rooms, just a stone’s throw from London’s famous Regent’s Park.

A proud holder of AIM’s Gold accreditation for excellent service, 76 Portland Place strives to deliver the exceptional attention to detail that sets this venue apart from countless others in London.

FACILITIESon-site parking: NO bedrooms N/A



London & Partners6th fl oor, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR

AREAS REPRESENTED London, Greater London

T: 020 7234 5833 F: 020 7234 5752


www.londonandpartners.com/convention-bureau

Road: A1/M1, A2/M2, A3/M3, A4/M4, M11, M20, M23, M25 and A40/M40

Rail: Victoria, Waterloo, Kings Cross/St Pancras, Paddington, Euston, Charing Cross, Fenchurch St, Liverpool St, London Bridge

Air: London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport

MAXIMUM CAPACITYMajor conference capacity: 30000 seatsMaximum exhibition: 100000m2


ACCOMMODATIONHotel bedrooms with ensuite: 64904 roomsLargest Hotel: 1054 rooms5 - star: 8244 rooms4 - star: 33128 rooms3 - star: 8933 rooms2 - star: 321 rooms


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Dominion Theatre268-269 Tottenham Court Road

London W1T 7AQ

T: 0207 927 0941 F:0207 927 0970

E:[email protected]

www.dominionevents.co.uk

Prominently located directly above the transport hub of Tottenham Court Road station you will be hard pressed to find a more central and easy to find location. Conference venues also don’t come much more unique than this Grade II listed theatre with its adjacent newly refurbished meeting suites.

The Dominion has 8 events and meeting spaces including the 2000 seat

main auditorium which is very popular with large corporate bookings; the 200 capacity Studio space which is truly flexible in terms of layout and works well for conferences or parties; and the brand new Boardroom space which is a high specification meeting facility, making it ideal for training courses and meetings. All our spaces are covered by complimentary wireless internet.

Our competitive DDRs

begin at just £29.95+VAT

including all day

refreshments, sandwich

buffet lunch and unlimited

filtered water.

Our value added extras,

such as complimentary

backstage tours, mean that

you can give your event

wow factor without

breaking the budget. We

also offer excellent

corporate hospitality

packages for our resident

show.

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO* bedrooms NO**

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 2069 cabaret-style 60 classroom-style 100 boardroom-style 28 banqueting-style 120

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Thinking of an event on the river?Why trust anyone but the No.1?

P R I V A T E H I R E

With the largest fleet to choose from, and almost 40 years of experience to draw

upon, no one can tailormake your event on the Thames like City Cruises. We can

seat up to 200 guests for dinner or hold canapé parties of 300 or more. And our

Event Management Team will be more than happy to make it happen for you. So why

leave anything to chance when you can put yourself in the hands of the company

voted Best Canal & River Boat Operator 8 times in the last 10 years.

Call 020 77 400 400or visit our website

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on the river?Why trust anyone but the No.1?

P R I V A T E H I R E

With the largest fleet to choose from, and almost 40 years of experience to draw

upon, no one can tailormake your event on the Thames like City Cruises. We can

seat up to 200 guests for dinner or hold canapé parties of 300 or more. And our

Event Management Team will be more than happy to make it happen for you. So why

leave anything to chance when you can put yourself in the hands of the company

voted Best Canal & River Boat Operator 8 times in the last 10 years.

Call 020 77 400 400or visit our website

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Strand Conference & Events Centre

Strand Palace Hotel 372 Strand, London WC2R 0JJ

T: 020 7379 4737 option 2


www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk/conferences-events.html

Situated in the heart of the West End, the Strand Conference & Events Centre is located centrally with close proximity to Covent Garden, Charing Cross and a short walk from Waterloo station.

It is also easily accessible

from the City’s commercial

and financial district. Ideal

for meetings, Conferences

& Events of up to 250

people the bright, flexible

and contemporary suites

complete with state of the

art technology raise the

Strand Conference &

Events Centre’s

commitment to providing

business facilities to a new

level. Our versatile event

suites varying in sizes; can

be hired as one, in different

combinations or individually

for hosting events and

come with full use of our

reception area with stylish

leather sofas, providing

everything you require for a

successful event.

During January 2011 a full

refurbishment took place,

ensuring all suites were

upgraded and have access

to high speed Wi-Fi and a

complete range of

integrated audiovisual

equipment. Self service

coffee counters were

added, offering full

flexibility for your event.

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Brunel Conference ServicesBrunel University, Kingston Lane,

Uxbridge, UB8 3PH

T: 01895 238353 F: 01895 269745


www.brunelconferenceservices.co.uk

LONDON’S ONLY 5* CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION

Brunel’s variety of modern meeting facilities include; seminar rooms, tiered theatres, hospitality rooms and exhibition space. Our in-house catering team offers menus from fi nger buffets to silver service. Accommodation ranges from a year-round conference suite of 50 rooms to 2000 single ensuite rooms available throughout the summer. Rooms are graded 3-5 stars by Quality in Tourism’s Campus Accommodation scheme. Conveniently situated four miles from Heathrow Brunel has great transport links in and out of the city.




Emmanuel Centre9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW

T: 020 7222 9191 F: 020 7233 1922


www.emmanuelcentre.com

Emmanuel Centre is a truly unique place which is regularly used for exhibitions, AGM’s or shareholders meetings, training seminars, council meetings, product launches, church gatherings, exhibitions, rallies, presentations, concerts and conferences. The building’s traditional charm and character comes with modern facilities.

This Grade 2 Listed building, built in 1928, was designed by the world renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker, has a distinctive atmosphere, elegant marble foyer, high vaulted ceilings inscribed with Bible inscriptions and huge columns.

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Glasgow Caledonian University (London)

40 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6PX

T: +44 (0)203 369 3000


www.gculondon.ac.uk

GCU London is the graduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University situated in the heart of London. Based in one of London’s most attractive locations, the campus specialises in delivering a portfolio of postgraduate programmes.

The campus also features a: 100-seat lecture theatre, a range of group teaching rooms that can be used for conferences and events, library facilities, breakout lounges, Internet café, meeting rooms, video conference room.

Recent Expansion: The campus is now expanding and will have a dedicated conference centre increasing our delegate capacity.

For information about pricing, room sizes and specific facilities, please contact us on, email [email protected], or write to: Conference and Events, GCU London, 40 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX.


classroom-style 50 boardroom-style 30 banqueting-style 60*

*These capacities will expand due to new fully functioning conference and events centre in June

Imperial College LondonExhibition Road, South Kensington

London SW7 2AZ

T: +44 (0) 20 7594 9494 F: +44 (0) 20 7594 9505


www.imperial.ac.uk/conferenceandevents

Imperial College London offers an outstanding choice of conference, training, banqueting, exhibition and accommodation facilities. With more than 150 meeting and seminar rooms, Imperial is London’s largest academic conference venue.

Located in South Kensington just minutes away from the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History and Science Museums as well as Hyde Park. Imperial offers a variety of meeting space for your event from modern rooms to historic venues, award-winning in-house catering and 3 to 4 star accommodation.

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Lensbury Hotel and Conference Centre

The Lensbury, Broom Road

Teddington, TW11 9NU

T: 020 8614 6400


www.lensbury.com

Our conference rooms are ideal for meetings between 2 and 225 people, we also have 5 private dining rooms ideal for dinners and parties and 171 bedrooms.

Located on 25 green acres with a large river frontage it lends itself perfectly to a wide variety of teambuilding activities both on and off the water. A £5 million refurbishment of the Conference Centre ensures The Lensbury has some of the best conference facilities in the London area with the latest audio visual equipment, light, contemporary meeting space and extensive free wifi.




The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Middle Temple Hall, Middle Temple Lane, London, EC4Y 9AT

T: 0844 858 0663 F: 020 7427 4821 E: [email protected]

www.middletemplehall.org.uk

The Hall at Middle Temple is one of the finest examples of an Elizabethan Hall in the country with a double hammer beam roof carved from the oak of Windsor Forest and an elaborately carved screen made in 1574.

The traditional oak panelled walls are festooned with Coats of Arms and the impressive windows are made from heraldic glass memorials to notable Middle Templars.

The Hall offers a dramatic backdrop for corporate receptions, formal dinners and wedding receptions accommodating up to 500 people. It can be configured in a wide variety of layouts to suit individual requirements. It is still the centre of life for the Inn today as Bench, Bar and Students meet in the Hall daily for lunch.




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advantage of our offers?

Regent’s College Conference Centre

Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS

T: 0207 487 7540 F: 0207 487 7657


www.regentsconferences.co.uk

Located within 11 acres of private grounds, Regent’s College is a unique venue in the heart of London. Offering a selection of meeting rooms all year round, we have the ideal facilities for meetings, training, team building and outdoor events.

The highly skilled catering team offer an excellent range of menus and bespoke packages can be easily created. The conference centre is easily accessible by road or public transport, is outside the congestion zone and has on-site car parking.

Visit www.regentsconference.ac.uk for virtual tours, packages and special offers.




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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 2AQ

T: 020 8897 6363 F: 020 8897 1113


www.renaissancelondonheathrow.co.uk

If travelling for business is a requirement, make style one too.

Discover the unconventional side of

business travel when you stay at this

hotel. Panoramic runway views from

the Club Lounge, 28 fl exible sound-

proofed meeting rooms, 500 delegates

reception style, wireless throughout

and a Health Club with state-of-the-art

gym equipment for the executive’s

essential workout. Other facilities

include DUO Restaurant & Bar,

Starbucks, 24 hour room service, gift

shop, hairdressers and bureau de

change. Business travel with style.




Picture PerfectYour venue in the heart of LondonThe Victory Services Club is a venue with verve for your corporate event. We can host a whole range of large scale events and conferences. From product launches to gala dinners, concerts to media parties.

We are very proud to be the first London venue to be awarded the AIM Gold Standard Award for Accredited in Meetings.

“ The service we received was impeccable and on the day, completely worry-free. A huge success!” Barclay’s International

We know how important it is for our clients to get great value for their event budget and our prices reflect this with DDR rates from £49.50 per head and Formal Dining Menus from just £30 a head.

Please speak to our events team who are here to help you and can also advise on bespoke events on 020 7616 8305/8354 or email [email protected].

The Victory Services Club63 Seymour Street, London W2 2HFwww.vsc.co.uk/events

Helping our heroesThe Victory Services Club enjoys charity status and event revenue is used to fund projects that support members of the armed services and their families.

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The Caledonian Club9 Halkin Street

Belgravia, London SW1X 7DT

T: 0207 2011508 F: 0207 2011500


www.caledonianclub.com

FACILITIESon-site parking: NO bedrooms 39


classroom-style 100 boardroom-style 50 banqueting-style 120 (round tables)

170 (top table and sprigs)

Gilwell Park Conference Centre

Chingford, London, E4 7QW

T: 020 8498 5300


www.towntocountry.co.uk




MIC Hotel & Conference Centre

81 – 103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ

T: 0207 691 0001


www.micentre.com

FACILITIESon-site parking: NO bedrooms 28

guest accommodation rooms (rated at 4 star by AA and Quality in Tourism)



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Some of the most eloquent architecture and gentle countryside can be discovered in the Home Counties.

Characterised by the deep connection to English academic heritage,this is the region where you’ll with fi nd the world-leading University of Oxford, the prestigious Ascot Racecourse and the Chiltern Hills.

Throughout the Home Counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire, there is a wide variety of attractions, historic towns, palaces, gardens and castles to keep you busy and entertained. The geography of the Home Counties includes the River Thames, Berkshire Downs and an array of landscapes that will provide the perfect backdrop to any meeting.

Home Counties

The area offers a diverse range of country house hotels, fully equipped with advanced

meeting and conference facilities.

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The Home Counties are so-called because of their proximity to the capital city. Together they house a diverse range of country house hotels fully equipped with advanced meeting and conference facilities.

The quintessentially English feel of the Home Counties is unrivalled and will make you feel like you are truly in the English countryside, yet the transport links to London are plentiful, and it’s a short journey into the city and its international airports: the best of both worlds.

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Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9NZ

AREA REPRESENTED

Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Olney,

Stony Stratford, Woburn, Buckingham, Silverstone,

T: 01908 614638


www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk

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ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 550 rooms

3-star: 2169 rooms

2-star: 616 rooms

Road: M1, A5, A421

Rail: Milton Keynes Central

Air: Luton Airport (30 minutes by car)


Lane End Conference Centre

Church Road, Lane End

Buckinghamshire, HP14 3HH

T: 0845 5213 197


www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk

Residential Conference Centre set in 26 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, offering easy access from M4 and M40 motorways, located within 30 miles of central London and only 35 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

The five distinctive buildings each include a self-contained conference suite with a fully equipped training room, dedicated break-out rooms and course office with internet access and photocopying facilities. Each building offers a private bar and coffee lounge, comfortable dining room and dedicated en-suite accommodation.

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Butler Hall, Bishops Rise,

Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9BT

T: 01707 285032, F: 01707 284057


www.conferencehertfordshire.co.uk

Through our five individual venues, ConferenceHertfordshire offers excellent academic conference facilities. Whether you are looking for a residential conference facility accommodating up to 1,600, an entertainments venue with multiple function spaces or a day meeting venue for 10 up to 200, we have the right solution for you.

A prime location for your event.

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Cranfield Management Development Centre

Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0HG

T: 01234 751122 F: 01234 751707


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✢ Set wi th in a 3 , 000 acres es ta te 12 mi les f rom Oxford

✢ Easy access f rom M40, A34 & A40

✢ 40 Dedicated Meet ing & Tra in ing Rooms for 2 - 150 Guests

✢ 128 Bedrooms inc luding rooms wi th in the main ha l l

✢ Dedicated assessment & deve lopment centre

✢ Exper ienced conference & events team

✢ Corporate days for up to 5 , 000 guests

✢ State o f the ar t Hea l th & F i tness C lub

✢ Parking for 200 cars

Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN

T: 01993 885200 F: 01993 883986

E: [email protected] ✢ www.eynshamhall.com

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Oxford

Oxford and Oxfordshire

Meet Oxfordshire

7 Threshers Yard

West Street, Kingham,

Oxfordshire, OX7 6YF

AREA REPRESENTED

Oxfordshire

T: 01608 731802

F: 01608 659911


www.meetoxfordshire.com

Location, quality, character and prestige make Oxfordshire a first choice for successful events. Call on the in-depth knowledge of our expert team to locate your ideal

venue today.

Oxford is a vibrant, cosmopolitan,

multi-cultural city full of history

and heritage. It is home to the

oldest speaking University in the

world, renowned museums,

charming shops, wonderful

architecture and much more. The

city lies in one of the most

beautiful counties in England and

offers a wide range of venues to

suit all needs and budgets.

Meet Oxfordshire has created a

unique database of venues and

facilities that are experienced in

hosting meetings and events on

every scale. Our free service

matches your requirements

against Oxfordshire’s finest

hotels, provides access to

Oxford’s famous colleges and

explores options at dedicated

conference centres throughout

the county, state of the art

lecture theatres and such

contrasting venues as historic

Blenheim Palace or Malmaison

Oxford, the first prison to be

converted into a hotel in the UK.

Oxford is undoubtedly a central

location - 57 miles from London

and 68 miles from Birmingham -

accessible from most of the UK’s

major motorways and within a

short transfer of Heathrow and

Birmingham Airports. Some

charter flights are also available

direct into London Oxford

Airport. Meet Oxfordshire

provides all the expertise to

ensure a successful and

memorable event in Oxfordshire.

Visitor attractions, leisure facilities

and meeting support services

can all be included in our

response to create a package

that’s tailor-made to meet your

needs.

For further information or to

contact the team call

+44 (0) 1608 731802 or visit

www.meetoxfordshire.com

To download our brochure and

to sign up to our newsletter

please visit our website

www.meetoxfordshire.com.

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5-star: 183 rooms

4-star: 955 rooms

3-star: 1418 rooms

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Rail: Oxford train station

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✢ Set wi th in a 3 , 000 acres es ta te 12 mi les f rom Oxford

✢ Easy access f rom M40, A34 & A40

✢ 40 Dedicated Meet ing & Tra in ing Rooms for 2 - 150 Guests

✢ 128 Bedrooms inc luding rooms wi th in the main ha l l

✢ Dedicated assessment & deve lopment centre

✢ Exper ienced conference & events team

✢ Corporate days for up to 5 , 000 guests

✢ State o f the ar t Hea l th & F i tness C lub

✢ Parking for 200 cars

Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN

T: 01993 885200 F: 01993 883986

E: [email protected] ✢ www.eynshamhall.com

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East Anglia

East Anglia is easily accessible to the international traveller and with a range of venues that represent

the region’s rich history

Norfolk

Often mistakenly considered isolated from the rest of the country, much of East Anglia is actually within a couple of hours’ reach of London, Birmingham and their surrounding areas.

The region’s unique landscape makes this a truly unique part of England, offering the guarantee of a memorable experience from sailing on the Norfolk

Broads to exploring Thetford Forest by mountain bike or exploring the world-famous university city of Cambridge.

With a range of attractions on offer including historic houses, gardens, forts, zoos and nature reserves, as well as a variety of shops andretail parks, East Anglia has everything you could possibly need. Soak up the history of Lincolnshire, the small towns of Norfolk and Cambridge

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Maldon Hythe Quay, Essex

Newmarket, Suffolk

the energy of Essex and even visit England’s oldest town in Suffolk.

The unspoilt character and rural landscape of East Anglia allows you to fully appreciate the region as it truly should be.

The feeling you get when you’re in East Anglia is

one of complete isolation, but Stansted Airport and Harwich International Port mean East Anglia is easily accessible to the international traveller, and with a range of venues that represent the region’s rich history, heritage and academic prominence East Anglia is an excellent choice for any event.

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Visit Essex

Visit Essex for Business

Essex County Council,

County Hall

Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex

CM1 1QH

AREA REPRESENTED

Essex

T: 01245 435152


www.visitessexforbusiness.com

Visit Essex for Business – Exceeding expectations for all your conferences, meetings and events

Located in the East of England

region close to London, the

Olympic Park, and continental

Europe, and with an excellent

range of top quality conference

and meeting facilities, Essex is

the perfect choice for your

business needs. The county

offers a unique combination of

coast, town and country, and has

excellent access via road, rail, sea

and air - many of our venues are

located next to the M25, M11 and

Stansted Airport.

You are sure to find a venue that

suits your needs, with some of

the best and more unusual set in

lovely countryside with a rolling

landscape, or picturesque historic

towns. There is a rich mix of

historic, modern, academic and

unusual venues, plus those

offering something a little bit

different. How about a meeting

on board a Thames sailing barge,

or a conference at firstsite the

golden clad “arc” in the Roman

town of Colchester? The modern

Crowne Plaza Colchester Five

Lakes Resort set in beautiful rural

countryside, boasts full leisure

and golf facilities, plus 194

bedrooms and the largest

exhibition space in Essex at

3,516.25sqm.

Our team building and incentive

offer includes indulgent Spas,

over 60 golf courses, wine

tasting in an English vineyard,

cookery, quad biking, karting or

paintballing!

Whether you are looking for a

venue for a conference, meeting,

exhibition, party or corporate

hospitality, we can fulfil your

needs. Essex will provide a high

quality experience with

consistent professionalism for

your business meetings and

events.

For further information go to

www.visitessexforbusiness.com


Road: M25, M11,A12

Rail: Stansted, Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea Brentwood

Air: London Stansted, London Southend

Sea: Harwich International Port, Tillbury Port

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firstsiteLewis Gardens

High Street, Colchester Essex C01 1JH

T: 01206 577067

E: [email protected] www.firstsite.uk.net

firstsite is Essex’s spectacular centre for contemporary visual art, and a unique destination for corporate hires of every description.

Ranked among the top Essex attractions, the stunning golden-clad crescent building is located in the heart of historic Colchester.

firstsite is home to a changing programme of world-class art exhibitions to inspire your delegates – giving the venue a cultural edge over other corporate location choices in the region.

All parts of the beautiful building can be hired individually, as a

whole, or in bespoke packages for daytime or evening events.

Easily accessible by public transport and from the A12, firstsite enjoys an outstanding reputation for excellent hospitality delivered within a creative environment in one of the UK’s strongest business tourism areas.

firstsite’s versatile 190-seat tiered auditorium, hi-spec meeting rooms and light-filled function space are ideal for conferences, presentations, product launches, workshops and team-building events. Wi-fi and high-speed broadband is available throughout.

firstsite is also available for club

and society meetings, and makes a spectacular backdrop to private parties, weddings and other life celebrations.

firstsite’s in-house restaurant MUSA will manage your conference or event catering with a menu tailored to your budget and requirements. We are happy to talk you through our choices of delegate menu, from lunchtime finger buffet to a formal evening banquet.

Talk to firstsite’s venue hire team on 01206 577067 or email [email protected] to find out about the variety of ways you can use firstsite for commercial and private events.

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Homerton Conference Centre

Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PH

T: 01223 747218 F: 01223 747120


www.homertonconference.com

Located on the outskirts of

the historic city of

Cambridge, Homerton

Conference Centre provides

a fi rst-class venue for events

throughout the year.

In addition to the 6 meeting

rooms available year-round

Homerton can also offer a

further 16 teaching rooms,

an auditorium for 300 and

530 single en-suite

bedrooms during vacation

times making it one of the

largest and most fl exible

venues in the city.

Private dining is always a

popular option in a

Cambridge College and a

range of catering options

are available alongside a

number of traditional

College dining rooms for

between 30 and 270

guests. For larger numbers

there is the option of hiring

a marquee in the 20 acres

of formal grounds.

Plenty of free parking is

available on site and the

College is also conveniently

placed for the main railway

station, a mere 12 minute

walk as well as offering

good access from the M11,

A14 and Stansted Airport.

Whether you require a

meeting space for 10

delegates or an

international symposium for

300 Homerton Conference

Centre will fulfi l your

requirements.


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Fitzwilliam CollegeStorey’s Way, Cambridge CB3 0DG T: 01223 332040 F: 01223 332093 E: [email protected]

www.fitz.cam.ac.uk

Based on a classic design, set in spacious and attractive grounds near the centre of Cambridge, Fitzwilliam College encapsulates a rare blend of history and innovation, living up to its heraldic motto of providing ‘the best of the old and the new ’.

Fitzwilliam has ample car parking and is easily accessible from all major routes, avoiding the narrow streets of the historic centre. The college’s long standing reputation for excellent service, purpose - built meeting rooms, including a 250 seat Auditorium, and 175 ensuite bedrooms designed around traditional courts certainly are a testament to it’s motto.




The Pitt BuildingTrumpington Street,

Cambridge CB2 1RP

T: 01223 330807 F: 01223 766808

E. [email protected]

www.cambridge.org/pittbuilding

The Pitt Building stands in the heart of the historic city centre of Cambridge and has recently been renovated to the highest modern standards, to offer professional conference and meeting facilities for up to 250 people.

A good combination of well-equipped training rooms, meeting rooms and syndicate rooms have all been thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind and are managed by an experienced events team who understand the needs of organisers, trainers and delegates.

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The Midlands has a strong business tourism sector, larger than in any other UK region outside London.

Being centrally located, The Midlands is easy to reach from most parts of mainland UK, covering counties as far north as Derbyshire down to Hereford and Worcester.

The region offers a range of cultural and heritage attractions including the former dwellings of William Shakespeare in Stratford-

upon-Avon, the National Forest and the spectacular Cotswolds villages.

The major UK cities of Birmingham and Coventry are in the centre of the West Midlands region and are supported by a wide choice of venues from large international conference and exhibition centres, sporting venues to leisure parks, all with excellent air, rail and road links.

Midlands

Attractions include the former dwellings of William Shakespeare in Stratford, Warwick Castle, the World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge and so much more

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Other notable towns and cities include Burton-upon-Trent, Chesterfi eld, Walsall, Loughborough, Redditch, Derby and Dudley, all offering a wide range facilities and attractions.

The vast array of cultures that can be found within The Midlands is testament to the people who live there, with the history telling the story of the land, the buildings and the people.

The landlocked Midlands has a lot to offer to rival its surrounding counties. From cathedral cities to quaint chocolate box villages, The Midlands has it all. Getting around from one to the other couldn’t be easier, with a reliable rail service stretching from one end to the other.

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Conference AstonAston University, Birmingham

West Midlands, B4 7ET

T: 0121 204 4300 F: 0121 204 4291


www.conferenceaston.co.uk

Conference Aston offers two purpose built conference, hotel and event venues in Birmingham city centre with 30 fully-equipped meeting rooms accommodating up to 235 delegates and 162 stylish ensuite bedrooms.

They offer the latest technology, free WiFi throughout and are Environmental British Standard ISO14001 accredited. The venues are located on Aston University’s campus, minutes from three mainline rail stations and junction 6 of the M6. As a subsidiary company of the University, all of the venues’ profits are gift-aided back into education.




BirminghamMeet Birmingham, Level 4, Millennium Point, Curzon

Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Areas Represented

Birmingham

T: +44 (0) 121 202 5151

E: bcb.conferencesalesmarketingbirmingham.com

www.meetbirmingham.com

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Road: M6, M42, M54, M5

Rail: Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations

Air: Birmingham International Airport


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T: 0300 500 0405


www.thebelfry.com

The Belfry, an international reputation and facilities to match

Set in 550 acres of beautiful English countryside, The Belfry is the ultimate venue, accessible from all over the UK and beyond via, the region’s excellent motorway, rail and air links.

Take advantage of The Belfry’s tranquil setting and bright, airy rooms to impress clients and motivate staff at corporate

gatherings. Choose from a range of suites and boardrooms, each can be fully AV equipped, to create the optimum environment for inspiration and success.

Our comprehensive facilities and high standards of service are delivered against the perfect backdrop for an enjoyable and memorable event. Whether organising a board meeting, full scale conference or a product

launch, the Conference and Events team at The Belfry is ready to listen to your requirements, recommend the best solution and deliver the highest levels of service.

The Belfry also offers a range of bars and restaurants, three 18 hole golf courses including the world-famous Brabazon, PGA National Golf Academy, on-site nightclub, leisure and spa facilities.

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole

National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1PP

T: 0121 780 4242


www.birminghammetropole.com

Hilton Birmingham Metropole is one of the UK’s largest residential conference hotels. Catering for up to 2000 delegates, the 33 meeting and event rooms adapt to your needs. The selection of 790 guest rooms and suites remain hubs of tranquillity for the weariest of delegates.

The hotel is the number one choice for over 1700 conferences and meetings each year; the events and

banqueting team work to achieve the highest quality and support the hard work it takes to organise an event.

The hotel has three restaurants and outstanding leisure facilities, including the LivingWell Health Club and new to 2012; the Ocean Rooms Spa. From the moment you arrive until the minute you leave; your event and delegates are our priority.

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Park Inn by RadissonBirmingham West

Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6RS

T: 0121 609 9988 F: 0121 609 9937


www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-birminghamwest

Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham West is your ideal residence and conference venue boasting 17 flexible meeting rooms accommodating from 2 to 180 delegates.

All event rooms offer a comfortable delegate environment and feature air conditioning, wifi access and flexible room layout.

Rooms are simple in design and subtle colour thereby enabling you with a blank canvas to theme and gain maximum concentration throughout your event.

The hotel is close to all public transport links and 4 miles from Birmingham city centre and we are within easy access from M6, M5 and M42.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES wifi internet: YES

bedrooms: 168



The Priory Rooms Meeting & Conference Centre

Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6AF

T: 0121 2362317 F: 0121 2333394


www.theprioryrooms.co.uk

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Conference DerbyshireCrescent View, Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EN

AREA REPRESENTED

Derbyshire including the Peak District

T: 01332 285531 T: 07837 170793


www.conference-derbyshire.co.uk

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4-star: 836 rooms

3-star: 1055 rooms

2-star: 113 rooms

Road: M1 (junctions 25 to 32) and M6

Rail: Derby (91 minutes from London St Pancras) operated by East Midlands Train

Air: East Midlands, Manchester, Robin Hood


University of DerbyUniversity of Derby Enterprise Centre,

37 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD

T: 01332 597842


www.derby.ac.uk/conferences

The Enterprise Centre offers a flexible service with 7 meeting rooms of varying sizes and a boardroom with video conference facilities.

All technical equipment is included as standard, with free Wi-Fi, and onsite support to ensure your event runs smoothly.

The city centre location makes it the ideal business venue in Derby with an on-site car park and with catering options to suit any requirement and budget; perfect for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, product launches and boardroom meetings. www.derby.ac.uk/conferences

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Centre & HotelLondon Road, Derby, DE24 8UX

T: 0845 880 8101 F: 0870 890 0030


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Leicester and Leicestershire

7-9 Every Street, Town Hall

Square, Leicester LE1 6AG

AREA REPRESENTED

Leicester & Leicestershire

T: 0116 299 6666


www.goLeicestershire.com/conferences

Breath-taking architecture, contemporary culture, historical houses and boutique style make Leicester and Leicestershire an inspirational destination for your conference, meeting or event.

Leicester and Leicestershire is home to some of the most inspirational conferencing and event venues in the country – from modern and purpose built conference centres, through to traditional conference venues and stately homes combining yesterday’s architecture with today’s hi-tech facilities.

City culture - Leicester offers a mix of world cultures with contemporary city style. The changing face of the conference venues mirrors the transformation of the city centre, from purpose built conference centres to converted art-deco cinemas all located in the heart of the city.

Leicester’s style revolution is apparent when you visit Curve theatre - designed by world renowned architect, Rafael Vinoly. The dramatic design offers a perfect venue to experience world-class theatre,

but also provides an inspirational backdrop to your conference.

A breath of fresh air - Just a few minutes away from the city lies a very different world. Beautiful rolling countryside, winding waterways, ancient woodland, historic market towns and picturesque villages provide the ultimate rural retreat. Leicestershire’s landscape makes for stunning conference venue locations.

Take your conference back to nature and bring the event outside. From the National Forest to ancient castles, these all make for ideal settings to hold your conference, event and team building activities. Conferences@GoLeicestershire offers a free, online guide to the venues large and small, conventional and unique within Leicester and Leicestershire.

If you want something a little different and need suggestions of quirky venues, itineraries or social activities (tailored to your needs) contact [email protected] or call Gill on 0116 299 6666.

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4-star: 2000 rooms

3-star: 175 rooms

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Road: M1, M69, M6

Rail: Leicester Train Station, Loughborough Train Station, Market Harborough Train Station, Melton Mowbray Train Station, East Midlands Parkway

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Leicester TigersAylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR

T: 0044 116 2171280

F: 0044 116 2171266


www.welfordroad.com

Welford Road Stadium, home of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club now boasts the largest venue of its kind in the East Midlands.

Situated within the stand is the Premiership Suite accommodating up to 1,000 guests for dinner.

Also situated within this stand is our exhibition hall which covers an area of 900sqm.

With a choice of 13 versatile meeting rooms, 26 Executive Boxes and a fantastic location, we are certain to have the facilities to meet your requirements.

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Hothorpe HallTheddingworth, Leicestershire LE17 6QX

T: 01858 881502 F: 01858 881535

E: offi [email protected]

www.hothorpe.co.uk




Voted best UK conference centre for 2010 & 2011

Gold standard in customer service

World class sports and leisure facilities

Excellent central location

Up to 2000 delegates

your experience, our expertise.

Leading Hotel, Conference and Event Venues for 2012 and beyond

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Leicester TigersAylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR

T: 0044 116 2171280

F: 0044 116 2171266


www.welfordroad.com

Welford Road Stadium, home of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club now boasts the largest venue of its kind in the East Midlands.

Situated within the stand is the Premiership Suite accommodating up to 1,000 guests for dinner.

Also situated within this stand is our exhibition hall which covers an area of 900sqm.

With a choice of 13 versatile meeting rooms, 26 Executive Boxes and a fantastic location, we are certain to have the facilities to meet your requirements.

FACILITIESon-site parking: YES bedrooms N/A



Hothorpe HallTheddingworth, Leicestershire LE17 6QX

T: 01858 881502 F: 01858 881535

E: offi [email protected]

www.hothorpe.co.uk




Voted best UK conference centre for 2010 & 2011

Gold standard in customer service

World class sports and leisure facilities

Excellent central location

Up to 2000 delegates

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NottinghamExperience Nottinghamshire, Gothic House,

Barker Gate, Nottingham NG1 1JU

AREA REPRESENTED

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

T: 0115 962 8300 F: 0115 962 5367


www.venuenottinghamshire.com

At the heart of England, Nottingham is a city which is friendly, vibrant, versatile and creative.

Offering a diverse array of venues

and facilities, and with excellent

transport connections by air, rail

and road, Nottingham and the

surrounding area, is a first class

destination for events and

conferences.

With local expertise on everything

from science to health to design,

the city is a natural choice for

associations looking to enhance

the experience of their delegates.

Nottingham has a great variety of

venues, including well renowned

sporting stadiums, contemporary hotels and grand stately homes, all offering excellent facilities. Venues can accommodate anything from 10 to 10,000 people.

To help your event run smoothly, Experience Nottinghamshire offer a number of services:

• FREE Venue Location Service

• Bespoke delegate registration site

• Preferential accommodation rates for your delegates

• On-site event support

• Visitor information and social programmes

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Road: M1, A1, A52, A60, A46

Rail: Nottingham Station

Air: East Midlands Airport


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Albert Hall Conference Centre

North Circus Street, Nottingham

Nottinghamshire, NG1 5AA

T: 0115 950 0411 F: 0115 947 6512


www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk

Situated in Nottingham’s historic city centre, and easily accessed by road, rail and air, this magnifi cent grade II listed building was constructed in 1909, and has been sympathetically refurbished to combine the traditional architecture with the most up to date of facilities.

Established as a high quality independent conference and banqueting venue for over 20 years, we specialise in delivering excellent food, service and technical facilities. Free WiFi is offered as standard and for larger events; exclusive use of the venue is available.

Accommodation is on hand with fi ve leading hotels, all within a short walking distance.

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Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau

Hanley Town Hall, Floor 3,

Albion Street, Stoke-on-Trent

City Centre , Staffordshire

ST1 1XP

T: 01782 232076

F: 01782 237717


www.conferencestaffordshire.co.uk

Staffordshire is a county of contrasts and offers a diverse range of venues; from first class hotels and purpose built training centres to unique and unusual venues including both Alton Towers Resort & Drayton Manor Theme Park & Hotel. There’s also a wide range of Award winning venues with Hoar Cross Hall, Keele Conferences & Events and Swinfen Hall Hotel boasting a variety of accolades.

Served by an excellent network of road, rail and air connections, getting to Staffordshire couldn’t be easier. Flanked on either side by the M6 and M1 motorways, and the M54 and M6 Toll Road to the South, with the A50 trunk road providing a direct link from the M1 and the East of the country.

Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford mainline train stations have frequent direct services to and from all major cities, including London Euston which takes just 90 minutes.

Booking your event in Staffordshire is easy too. Just

call the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau with your event details. The Bureau offers a FREE and impartial venue finding service and uses the in-depth knowledge of the area to draw up a shortlist of venues to meet the requirements of conference organisers. Member venues are contacted on behalf of the organiser, obtaining rates and availability to prepare a personal proposal enabling clients to compare venues on a like for like basis. From the time the Bureau receives your enquiry you can expect to receive your comprehensive, personalised proposal by email within 5 hours.

With 40% of the UK population living within two hours’ drive time, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is the perfect location for your next event.

For further information contact the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau on 01782 232076, email [email protected] or log onto www.conferencestaffordshire.co.uk

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Road: M6, M6 Toll Road, M1, M42, A34, A500, A50

Rail: Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford

Air: Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands


Free Venue Finding Hotline 01782 232076Email [email protected]

Contact the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau where youcan access the local knowledge and expertise necessary to help you withevery aspect of your conference, corporate event, seminar or meeting.

STAFFORDSHIRE STOKE-ON-TRENTCONFERENCE BUREAU

theperfectlocation

for meetings, conferences and events

We’ll help you find the perfect venue for your next event.

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Contact the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau where youcan access the local knowledge and expertise necessary to help you withevery aspect of your conference, corporate event, seminar or meeting.

STAFFORDSHIRE STOKE-ON-TRENTCONFERENCE BUREAU

theperfectlocation

for meetings, conferences and events

We’ll help you find the perfect venue for your next event.

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OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE on-site parking, delegate capacities as follows: theatre-style 600 • cabaret-style 400 classroom-style 300 • boardroom-style 40 • banqueting-style 700

Uttoxeter Racecourse is set in the picturesque surroundings of the Staffordshire countryside.

With over 80acres of space and more than 50 different suites with stunning views of the racecourse, Uttoxeter is the ideal venue for both indoor and outdoor events. The racecourse also enjoys great transport links with the M6 and M1

all under half an hour away, Uttoxeter railway station is located on site so delegates and visitors arriving from the north and south are well catered for.

Our experienced events team is available from concept to completion. They’ll help you from your initial booking, during the planning stages and throughout your

day to ensure that your event runs smoothly and effi ciently.Our fl exible approach and bespoke Day Delegate Packages offer great value for money and weather your meeting is for four people or a large festival in the centre there is no event we cannot accommodate.

Contact the Events Team on [email protected]

Uttoxeter Racecourse

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE delegate capacities as follows: theatre-style 600 cabaret-style 400 classroom-style 300 style 40

Uttoxeter Racecourse

Wood Lane, UttoxeterStaffordshire ST14 8BD

T: 01889 562561 F: 01889 562786E: [email protected]

www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/venue-hire/conferences.php

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Uttoxeter RacecourseUttoxeter

Racecourse

Yarnfield Park Training and

Conference CentreStone, Staffordshire WS14 9GS

T: 01785 762906 F: 01785 760937


www.yarnfieldpark.com

Set in over 80 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Yarnfield Park offers a unique venue perfect for conferences, training and teambuilding events.

We are situated half way between Manchester and Birmingham, easily accessible being just 10 minutes from the M6 and less than an hour from three international airports and only 1.5 hours

by train from London.

We offer over 40 meeting and training spaces spread over 2 dedicated centres. The Knighton suite, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 400 delegates theatre style and includes a comprehensive technical package and registration area. It’s supported by the Howden and Leighton suites, both of which can seat up to 250 delegates.

In addition we have 338 en-suite double bedrooms and extensive leisure facilities including a fully equipped gym.

Our diverse catering offer includes a restaurant, bar, Costa Coffee and a range of private dining options. Our 600 space car parking is free, as is our delegate Wi-Fi, and we have substantial outdoor space for team building.




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more than just a

meeting room

Delegate capacity: Theatre Style 4500 | Cabaret style 2000 | Banqueting style 2500 | Boardroom style 32 | Classroom style 648

Bedrooms: 343

Facilities: Onsite parking | onsite catering | onsite production

The International Centre is a purpose-built convention centre with over 15,000sq m of flexible event space for 4 to 4,500 delegates. Privately-owned and dedicated to hosting events, these facilities are supported by our own on-site hotels, in-house catering and an event production company, giving event organisers a seamless solution for their event.Our Midlands location, just 15 minutes off the M6 motorway, means we are easy to get to, and when you get here we have ample parking just a few footsteps from the venue.

St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHT: 01952 281 500 E: [email protected]

W: www.southwatereventgroup.comTwitter: @SwEventGroup

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more than just a

meeting room

Delegate capacity: Theatre Style 4500 | Cabaret style 2000 | Banqueting style 2500 | Boardroom style 32 | Classroom style 648

Bedrooms: 343

Facilities: Onsite parking | onsite catering | onsite production

The International Centre is a purpose-built convention centre with over 15,000sq m of flexible event space for 4 to 4,500 delegates. Privately-owned and dedicated to hosting events, these facilities are supported by our own on-site hotels, in-house catering and an event production company, giving event organisers a seamless solution for their event.Our Midlands location, just 15 minutes off the M6 motorway, means we are easy to get to, and when you get here we have ample parking just a few footsteps from the venue.

St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JHT: 01952 281 500 E: [email protected]

W: www.southwatereventgroup.comTwitter: @SwEventGroup

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Wales is a country of colour, beauty and tranquility. Whether you’re after a peaceful break or an action-packed extravaganza, Wales is the place to be.

Wales is modern and traditional, with exciting places to hunt out and explore. Wales has it all: historic houses, gardens, coastline. You can indulge or go back to basics. Home to Mount Snowdon, Caernarfon Castle and the Cardiff

Festival, there is plenty to see and do in Wales. One thing’s for sure; you will never be bored when you’re in Wales.

Wales is a country of diversity, with contemporary cities in the south offering magnifi cent venues, excellent restaurants and vibrant nightlife and rugged countryside and mountain regions in the north offering all manner of outward-

Wales

...a country of diversity, with contemporary cities in the south offering magnifi cent venues, excellent

restaurants and vibrant nightlife

Festival, there is plenty to

Cardiff

Llandudno

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bound pursuits and splendid country house venues.

Increasingly gaining political independence, Wales has a modern outlook, well represented by the superbly redeveloped Cardiff Bay area, home of the Welsh Assembly building and an impressive array of shops, hotels and restaurants.

Getting to and around Wales couldn’t be simpler with regular rail and air links as well as motorway. Enjoy your visit to Wales.

Newport

superbly redeveloped Cardiff Bay area,

be simpler with regular rail and air links

Sail Bridge, Swansea

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CardiffCardiff Convention Bureau

4th Floor Westgate House

Womanby Street

Cardiff CF10 1BR

T: +44 (0)29 2087 1846


www.meetincardiff.com

With plans afoot for a convention centre within a new Central Business District, the long term future for Cardiff is looking bright. Meanwhile, Cardiff takes the view that for the short and medium term, the city itself is the convention centre. Everything you could need is within a hop, skip and a jump.

Cardiff is still the 15-minute

city, where top hotels and

conference venues are just

a short stroll from St

David’s (voted 6th in the

UK for shopping), with the

National Museum, Cardiff

Castle and the Millennium

Stadium also right in the

heart of the city.

Cardiff Bay is just a few

minutes away by train, bus

or taxi and only 20 on foot!

Here, the magnificent

Wales Millennium Centre,

the National Assembly’s

Senedd building and the

quirky Norwegian Church

overlook one of Europe’s

most stylish waterfronts.

The Bay is growing too –

Mermaid Quay, the place

for foodies; the Sports

village for the more

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Destination InformationRoad: Cardiff is on the M4, giving easy road access from UK cities.

Rail: Cardiff has direct rail links to many cities in the UK including London (under two hours away), Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton and Portsmouth. Cardiff Central Station

Air: Cardiff Airport (15 mins drive); Bristol Airport (45 mins drive); Birmingham Airport (110 miles/ 2hr); Heathrow Airport ( 130 miles/ 2 hr 10 mins)

CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 74,500 seats

Maximum exhibition: 11,000m2


ACCOMMODATION



5-star: 339 rooms

4-star: 1269 rooms

energetic and for adrenalin

junkies, Cardiff International

White Water – a purpose built

white water centre in our city!

Meanwhile, Cardiff’s popularity as

a conference and incentive

destination has already increased

over the last five years, with

several major new developments

boosting the city’s offering.

Getting Around

Cardiff is essentially the

15-minute city, and walking is the

most efficient way to get about.

The city is also served by a

comprehensive bus network,

train links between the city

centre and Cardiff Bay and by

taxis and water taxis.

Key associate hotels and venues

Cardiff Convention Bureau works

closely with the Cardiff Hoteliers

Association representing 5-star

to boutique to budget and can

secure rates and allocations.

Key DMC’s

Cardiff Convention Bureau works

with Agents, Corporates, PCO’s

DMO’s and DMC’s and can work

on a split commission plan as

well as in some instances assist

with subvention.

Incentive Ideas

Cardiff International White Water

rafting to golf at The 2010 Ryder

Cup course, to a private behind

the scenes architectural tour of

the Wales Millennium Centre to a

bespoke cooking challenge at

The Vale Resort or do as we do

in Wales and form a choir with

Sing and Inspire during your

event.

Clients

Associations include Rotary

Clubs, InnerWheel clubs and

Lions Club wins. Corporate

clients include BBC Worldwide,

BSI, ERC Heineken Cup, Red Bull

and numerous academic and

pharmaceutical clients.

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Wales Millennium Centre, the iconic arts centre set in a stunning position in Cardiff Bay, is building a reputation as a landmark conference destination.

Within easy reach of the UK’s major M4 and M5 corridors, the Centre is uniquely placed to host large scale events that require the wow-factor as standard.

Offering tiered seated theatres, multiple break-out rooms and flexible, open spaces the Centre easily accommodate the full range of large-scale conference requirements - in style.

New for 2012 / 13 – more

availability for the 1,897-seat Donald Gordon Theatre giving you and your clients additional opportunities to hold events of national and international significance at the Centre.

The Centre prides itself on giving exceptional customer care and its dedicated Events team ensures that you or your clients receive the attention required. From initial familiarisation visits to on-the-day delivery, your event manager is on-hand to ensure your event is a success.

With food playing a critical part in the success of any

event, the partnership with Wales The True Taste means that the Centre has met a unique benchmark in quality and provenance. Coupled with the Centre’s environmental management credentials, it’s clear that this venue has set a new quality standard in the conference market.

And with Day Delegate rates starting at £30 (inc. VAT), the value offered at Wales Millennium Centre is just as refreshing.

Learn more by visiting wmc.org.uk/venuehire or by calling the Centre’s Events team on 029 2063 4667.

FACILITIES parking: adjacent parking for 1200 bedrooms N/A

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 1897 cabaret-style 500 boardroom-style 30 banqueting-style 500

Wales Millennium CentreBute Place, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL

T: 029 2063 4667 E: [email protected]

wmc.org.uk/venuehire

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Cardiff University – an ideal venue situated in the heart of the city’s civic centre.

It offers a range of conference and meeting facilities available all year round. Our purpose built conference centre which is situated 3 miles from the city centre seats up to 230 and we also have traditional style executive meeting rooms available for smaller events situated in the city centre which accommodate from 10 – 75 delegates.

Accommodation is available

at a number of venues, all

within walking distance to

the city centre.

University accommodation

is in available from mid June

to mid September each year

offering a range of options,

including self catering and

bed and breakfast

accommodation. All rooms

are en suite and provided

with bed linen, towels and

tea/coffee making facilities.

All rooms are single with a

fully equipped kitchen per

fl at. Talybont is the ideal

venue for larger groups,

lying just north of Cardiff’s

civic centre with 1200 single

en suite bedrooms.

Cardiff University provides

an ideal accommodation

venue providing high quality,

comfortable accomodation.

FACILITIES parking: YES bedrooms 2000+



Cardiff UniversityCampus Services Division

Southgate House, PO Box 533, Bevan Place, Cardiff CF14 3UX


www.cardiff.ac.uk/conferences

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Llandudno

Llandudno Conference

Solutions, c/o Venue-Cymru,

The Promenade, Lladudno,

Conwy LL30 1BB

AREA REPRESENTED

Llandudno & Conwy County

T: 01492 879771

F: 01492 860790


www.llandudnoconference solutions.co.uk

Llandudno. Somewhere different. Llandudno is simply unique as a conference destination. It offers an unrivalled landscape of opportunity for the creation of memorable and successful events.

Llandudno has come to

prominence for its ability not only

to offer quality venues, but also

for its versatility in providing a

greater variety of first class

accommodation and an array of

complementary leisure and

sporting activities. And, less than

an hour from the principal

motorway networks of the North

West, it is one of the few

remaining areas where travel is

still a pleasure.

Venue Cymru, Llandudno’s

principal conference and events

venue, offers modern

conferencing facilities for

anywhere from 5 to 5000

delegates in a luxury seafront

location. Organisers and

delegates who tire of the bland

lack of character that is apparent

in so many national hotel groups

will welcome the sheer variety of

the area’s hotels and

guesthouses. Their quality,

individuality, appeal and

professional facilities provide the

perfect accommodation to

support focused, highly

productive events.

The future for Llandudno

certainly looks bright. As

conference organisers continue

to seek alternative destinations

to the usual urban sprawl,

Llandudno has created a niche.

Offering everything conference

organisers expect from first class

facilities through to professional

management in a location of

outstanding natural beauty.

Llandudno has all the

characteristics that most other

areas can only yearn for.

Llandudno Conference Solutions

is a partnership organisation

consisting of local businesses and

accommodation providers

committed to supplying the total

business solution to Llandudno’s

conference and events delegates.

Please feel free to call us to find

out more or discuss your

conference requirements.

CAPACITY




ACCOMMODATION



5-star: 60 rooms

4-star: 701 rooms

3-star: 1019 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: A55

Rail: Llandudno Junction Station (5 minute drive)

Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (1 hour drive), Manchester Airport (1 hour drive)


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Gregynog HallUniversity of Wales, Tregynon

Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW

T: 01686 650224


www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk

An ancient house with a Victorian face. Situated at the core of Welsh history, art and politics.

Once a landed estate, now a university conference centre, the house is still at the heart of the local community.

The grounds are silent, but the birdsong is loud. The conference rooms echo with debate, music and laughter, with quiet corners for reading and dreaming… Grade 1 listed gardens.

Free wireless internet, mobile phone signal, comprehensive library and competitive rates.




Conferences @ BangorConference Office,

Idwal Building, Ffriddoedd Site,

Ffriddoedd Road,

Bangor

LL57 2GP

T: 01248 388088


www.bangor.ac.uk/conferences

Exceptional conferencing in an exceptional location.

Located between the sea and Snowdonia, Bangor University is truly an inspiring

destination.

Offering a wide selection of meeting rooms our specialist staff will provide the support you

need to achieve your goal – a successful conference, a motivating training day or an

enjoyable social event. We will find the facilities and services that match your requirements,

availability and budget.

Conferences • Banqueting • Executive boardroom • Corporate meetings • Social

functions • Sports facilities



classroom-style 250 boardroom-style 40

banqueting-style 270

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& S.E. WalesNewport

Newport and South East Wales, Tourism

Department, Civic Centre, Newport NP20 4UR

AREA REPRESENTED

The City of Newport, Monmouthshire, South East Wales

T: 01633 233327 E: tourism.conferences@

newport.gov.uk

www.southeastwales.org.uk/ www.newport.gov.uk/visiting

Newport in South East Wales was put on the world destinations map after playing host to The Ryder Cup in 2010. As well as the famous golf courses of Newport, South East Wales also boasts the award-winning food destination of Monmouthshire.

Newport is an internationally

known conference and events

destination. It has an excellent

communications infrastructure,

offering flexible facilities and a

comfortable working

environment.

The area is home to renowned

venues including The Celtic

Manor, a five star resort boasting

over 400 luxury bedrooms, three

superb golf courses, two health

clubs and five restaurants, as well

as conference and convention

facilities for 1,500 people.

Newport is also known for The

Newport Centre, a flexible

conference, exhibition and events

venue for up to 2,000 delegates,

The International Film School and

Newport Business School with

750 rooms, and The Newport

International Sports Village

featuring the National

Velodrome.

Newport and South East Wales

Business Tourism offers a free venue finding service for event and conference organisers, together with potential subvention funding and local facilities and social programme assistance.

Why come to South East Wales?

• Corporate hospitality and

incentive ideas including

championship golf courses, quad

biking, climbing and high ropes

courses, horse racing and five

star luxury spa and health clubs.

• Extensive team-building

facilities, both indoor and

outdoor.

• Area of Outstanding Natural

Beauty, the Wye Valley and part

of the Brecon Beacons National

Park.

CAPACITY




ACCOMMODATION



5-star: 400 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M4, M48, M50/M5, A449, A470, A40

Rail: London 2 hours. Direct services include: Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, Southampton.

Air: Bristol (45 mins), Cardiff (40 mins), Birmingham (90 mins), Heathrow (90 mins)


The new Rodney Parade stadium photo credit: Rodney Parade Ltd

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The North West is a region of countryside, modern cities and vast open space.

The legacy of the North West’s industrial past is the high concentration of major cities, each with their own unique personality and culture.

From the spectacular scenery of the Lake District in Cumbria to the bustling university cities of

Manchester and Liverpool, the North West certainly has a lot to offer, whatever your specifi cation.

Despite the modern cities in the south of the region, Lancashire and Cumbria retain the largely undisturbed countryside, a site that has been celebrated throughout English literature, making a tangible connection to the human soul.

Cumbria

Manchester and Liverpool,

Liverpool

North West

... modern cosmopolitan cities combine with stunning rural scenery, creating a country’s worth

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Explore the vast countryside, soak up the unpolluted air, spot wildlife and regain your inner energy with a trip to the North West.

The North West is a region of contrast, where modern cosmopolitan cities combine with stunning rural scenery, creating a country’s worth

of destinations. With a choice of venues in all types and sizes, and excellent air, road and rail infrastructure, the North West is the perfect choice for meetings, conferences, incentives and events. Whatever your needs, you will fi nd it in the North West.

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Blackpool

visitBlackpool

Empress Buildings

97 Church Street

Blackpool, FY1 1HL

T: 01253 478207 F: 01253 478210


www.visitblackpool.com/business

Blackpool, situated on the North West coast of England is a world class resort, offering first class facilities with a unique twist.

2012 will see the completion of a

£250m regeneration programme

that allows us to show you a

resort capable of meeting all

conference and event

requirements.

Blackpool has remained a

prominent business tourism

destination due to our ability to

change and evolve, not only are

we able to offer a large selection

of unique and quality venues but

we also have a great variety of

accredited accommodation

capable of meeting the highest

of standards. Travelling from

home couldn’t be easier, situated

less than 30 minutes away from

the country’s main motorway

network (M6), the M55 link brings

travellers into the heart of the

resort.

Blackpool Winter Gardens,

Blackpool’s principal conference

and events venue has seen major

change in recent years, now

owned by Blackpool Council the

Victorian venue has recently

reopened after a major

refurbishment programme,

offering conference facilities for

up to 5000plus delegates in a

venue situated just a short walk

from the seafront. The Victorian

décor adds character that’s often

lacking in many urban venues,

delegates can take afternoon tea

in the new Mezzai Café or book

dinner at the new Empress Grill

restaurant, both situated within

the Winter Gardens complex.

The future for Blackpool is

looking brighter than ever, if

you’re an organiser looking for a

destination that will make your

event stand out the

visitBlackpool Conference &

Meetings team can show you a

destination committed to

meeting your every requirement.

Please contact the team if you

would like more information or if

you would like us to show you

round, we’re more than happy to

discuss your requirements and

assist in everyway possible.

CAPACITY




ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 783 rooms

3-star: 250 rooms

2-star: 485 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M55, M6

Rail: Blackpool North, Blackpool South and Preston

Air: Blackpool International Airport, Manchester International Airport


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Ribby Hall VillageRibby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2PR

T: 01772 685 858 F: 01772 685 857


www.ribbyhall.co.uk/conferences

Set amidst 100 acres of landscaped grounds, Ribby Hall Village offers a rural location in the heart of Lancashire’s Fylde Coast; a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of city centre hotels.

The purpose built Business and Banqueting venue is described as the best in the area, offering the most up-to-date surroundings with extensive on-site car parking free of charge.

Ideally located 2 miles from Junction 3 of the M55, Preston and Blackpool are less than 10 minutes drive away, Manchester and Liverpool less than an hour.

20 business suites catering from 2 – 350 delegates provide the ideal venue for conferences, exhibitions and corporate banquets.

Have you heard about our Executive Tree House where the sky’s the limit

when it comes to creative thinking?

Ribby Hall Village also boasts outstanding sports and leisure facilities which makes Ribby Hall the ideal choice for teambuilding events.

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The Lake District, Cumbria

The Lake District, Cumbria

T: 01539 822222 F: 01539 825079 E: [email protected]

www.golakes.co.uk/conferences

Looking for a conference venue delegates will remember? Then the Lake District, Cumbria has something unique to offer. Trade the city streets for stunning views, fresh air and that feel good factor. And don’t worry about the facilities on offer – we have WiFi enabled venues and lecture theatres as well as more quirky places to meet.

And it just gets better; imagine

arranging a meeting, product

launch or training session in such

a unique place with a great travel

time too. The West Coast main

line from London will have you

here in 2hrs 45mins, or from

Glasgow in 1hr 10mins with three

mainline stations at Carlisle,

Penrith and Oxenholme – The

Lake District.

The corporate packages available

will ensure your delegates have a

trip to remember. Whether it is

team building, incentive driven or

a corporate activity there is

certainly plenty to do. Imagine

trying to cross a river with a

ladder and a length of rope

without getting wet, sounds easy

but it will certainly involve a lot of

teamwork and plenty of laughter.

Why not try 4x4 off-road driving,

high wire, ghyll scrambling, sailing

or orienteering – the list is endless.

With luxury hotel spa facilities

and three Michelin star

restaurants the Lake District can

offer you the entire package.

Add this to the great hospitality

and friendly service and you have

found your perfect conference

destination.

CAPACITY




ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 1319 rooms

3-star: 2425 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

Road: M6, A66, A69, A590, A591, A595, A685, A65

Rail: Carlisle, Penrith, Oxenholme - The Lake District

Air: Blackpool, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow


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Conferences at Newton Rigg College

Penrith, CumbriaCA11 0AH


www.newtonrigg.ac.uk

The Newton Rigg College is situated on a 200-hectare estate, just 2 miles from the junction 40 of the M6, at the gateway to the Lake District.

We are just out of Penrith which is on the main west coast train route. We have a dedicated conference centre with 5 rooms ranging in capacity from 150 theatre style to 16. All are equipped with data projectors, screen, flip charts, pens, TV and DVD. Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms. We are only ten minutes away from Ullswater and the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains and on the coast to coast cycle route.

We cater for a full range of conferences and events from a fully catered residential

conference to self catering holiday lets. In addition we can hold your training event, day meeting, exhibition, product launch, summer school, away days, lecture, as well as a wedding, christening or party in our bar.

We are open all year round with late week day opening times to facilitate evening meetings.

Other facilities on site include Equine Arena, Sports Hall, Climbing Wall and Camping Fields.

We have 300 bedrooms available in the Summer from July to September ranging from en suite to individual houses available.

A full range of catering options

is available, see website for menus.

The food at Newton Rigg College is prepared on the premises using a range of excellent Cumbrian food producers and suppliers including award winning chesses and relishes, pies and breads. Our Head Chef Alan Barrow earned 2 red stars for his most recent Hotel work and now leads our catering team.

Our beverages are Fair Trade and we support the Fair Trade movement by serving a range of Fair Trade products.

We can source game from our own College shoot run by the Northern School of Game and Wildlife when in season, as well as lamb from our own farms.



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Not all conferences are the same, but our high level of service always is - whether it’s a two person meeting or amultimedia event for 300 delegates. If you have work to do, you’ll find all the equipment you need is included in therate, such as wireless internet access, projectors and laptops. It’s all taken care of.

Castle Green Conference & Training

Prepare, Work, Relax

Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6BHt: 01539 734000 f: 01539 735522 e: [email protected] www.castlegreen.co.uk

• Dedicated Business & Training Centre with Conference Hosts always on hand• Eight conference rooms accommodating 2 to 300 deligates• Air conditioning & natural daylight in every room• LCD projectors, broadband access & laptops in every room• Unlimited refreshments• Only five minutes from the M6

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For quality eventschoose Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

01228 618704

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust, Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TPEmail: [email protected] www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Conference and Training SeminarsCivic and Corporate Functions

Product Launches • Cocktail Parties

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The Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria

CA12 5UX

T: 017687 77285 F: 017687 77343


www.lakedistricthotels.net

Situated in the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, we are a great conference venue with a large choice of air-conditioned function rooms seating up to 200 delegates, all with natural light, up to date equipment and the hotel’s friendly porters at hand all day to assist.

Offering a vast range of activities available in our 40 acres of private grounds. From adventurous lake and waterfall activities, to the more sedate events such as wine-tastings, champagne & canapé reception or the extraordinary theatre trip with private launch from the hotel jetty– the choice is yours.

Free Wireless internet and very competitive rates.


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classroom-style 80 boardroom-style 70

Carlisle RacecourseDurdar Road, Carlisle

CA2 4TS

T: 01228 554700


www.carlisle-races.co.uk




University of CumbriaFusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2HH

T: 01228 616 317

F: 01228 616 312


www.cumbria.ac.uk/conferences


DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style: 144 meeting rooms: 40

Larger flexible spaces available for dining, exhibitions and more

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Liverpool Convention Bureau

Liverpool Convention Bureau

12 Princes Parade, Liverpool,

L3 1BG

AREA REPRESENTED

Liverpool, Southport, Wirral

St Helens, Knowsley and Halton.

T: 0151 237 3925

F: 0151 227 2325

www.LiverpoolConvention Bureau.com

Whatever your event, a large international conference or an off-site board meeting, Liverpool has the range of flexible world class venues to suit your every need. With two international airports on the doorstep and just a 2 hour train journey from central London, travelling to the destination is stress free too. Add this to the renowned Liverpool Delegate Welcome, and you can be sure your event is talked about for all the right reasons.

The award winning ACC Liverpool has catapulted the city onto the world stage of conference destinations and has already hosted many major national and international events including the MTV Europe Music Awards, Labour Party Annual Conference and BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2014 ACC Liverpool will open the doors to a brand new state of the art 8,100m2 Exhibition Centre, the latest addition to their family of world class venues and making them the only purpose-built interconnected Arena, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre in the UK.

The classic conference resort of Southport is home to the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre where recent investment has added new restaurants, bars, a new Ramada

Plaza hotel and casino. On the naturally beautiful Wirral Peninsula, the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre in New Brighton boasts an 800-seat theatre and panoramic views across the River Mersey.

Delegate down time is a very important part of the conference experience, and with the finest collection of museums and galleries in the UK you really couldn’t be in a better place. Known worldwide as the birthplace of the Beatles, delegates can boogie on down at the Cavern Club whilst classical music fans must not miss the acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Our sporting heritage is unsurpassed too with not one, but two Premiership football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, and also England’s Golf Coast – the finest stretch of championship golf in the world.

Our experienced and knowledgeable team at Liverpool Convention Bureau provide a one stop shop for all your conferencing needs including venue finding, accommodation booking and event support, ensuring your conference runs faultlessly and is one your delegates won’t forget.

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ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 2500 rooms

3-star: 1700 rooms

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Road: M62, M53, M57, M58

Rail: Liverpool Lime Street

Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport


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Liverpool Football Club

Anfield Road,

Liverpool, L4 0TH

T: 0151 263 7744


Anfield - a venue with a

history and tradition of

world class events is

undoubtedly the North

West’s premier conference

and meeting venue.

With five separate suites able

to simultaneously hold

meetings of 200 plus,

together with 30 executive

syndicate rooms/boxes

overlooking the Anfield turf.

It is easy to see why so many

consider it their first choice.

The decisive factors in

corporate clients opting for

our excellent facilities,

outstanding service and

delightful cuisine. We

regularly host events to

accommodate between 200

to 300 delegates and have

the flexibility to host large,

small or multiple meetings in

a variety of layouts. The

Centenary Stand is ideal for

exhibitions making it

attractive for different

themes and exhibitors to

display their products. On match days we cater for 3,500 guests enjoying our corporate hospitality.

• 30 Executive Boxes • Complimentary Car Parking • Good transport links • Quality, bespoke service • Excellent cuisine • Complimentary Wi Fi • Free Tour (subject to availability) • Access to trophies and former players • Dedicated Events Team



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Liverpool Hope University

Hope Park Campus, Liverpool, L16 9JD

The Creative Campus, Liverpool, L6 1HP

T: 0151 291 2147 F: 0151 291 3782


www.hope.ac.uk/conferences

Liverpool Hope’s range of conferencing, events and meeting venues offers you choice and flexibility.

Our Hope Park Campus has a wide variety of facilities including a self-contained Conference Centre and the multi-million pound EDEN building.

EDEN’s 250 seat auditorium is equipped with touch-screen controlled display facilities and multilingual interpretation system. Additional amenities

include an executive conference room, break-out areas and uniquely designed open spaces. The EDEN Restaurant and Lounge provide the perfect relaxation place or can be used alongside the Arbour Room for gala dinners. New for 2012 is the EDEN Suite, comprising 17 executive en-suite double bedrooms available year-round.

Our Creative Campus boasts the Grade II listed Cornerstone and ultra-modern Capstone

buildings. The Cornerstone’s stunning multi-purpose Great Hall has a double height vaulted ceiling perfect for impressing delegates. Dance studios, a drama theatre and recording studio are also available, along with the sonically designed 290 seat Capstone Theatre.

Our dedicated Conferencing and Events Team will ensure you get the most from our first class facilities, excellent in-house catering and convenient transport links.



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LMI ConferenceCentre

114 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool

L3 5SR

T: 0151 709 9125 ext 2 F: 0151 707 2810


www.lmi.org.uk

Situated in the Hope Street Quarter, the LMI offers a spacious and relaxed professional setting for meetings, training days, formal/informal dinner parties and receptions.

This unique Grade II* listed

building boasts an historic

lecture theatre (1837) and

board room, together with

two modern seminar rooms,

all of which are accessible

and fully equipped with

audio-visual equipment, air

conditioning, wi-fi and

natural light or blackout

facility. Additional features

include a fully licensed

bar, capacious exhibition

/catering areas with

impressive ceiling domes,

and video-conference

facilities.

Our caterers bring a personal

touch with their home-made

freshly prepared food,

sourced from local suppliers.

Menus can be individually

tailored to your event.

A dedicated conferencing

team are on hand to assist

with all your requirements,

ensuring your event is given

the attention it deserves and

runs smoothly and effi ciently.

We tailor-make packages to

meet your needs at

exceptional value, and

promise your delegates will

leave with a lasting

impression.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms: NO

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 120 classroom-style 30boardroom-style 30 banqueting-style 90

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Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre

Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral CH45 2JS

T: 0151 606 2992 0151 606 2961 E: [email protected]

www.floralpavilion.com

With views over the Mersey Estuary and

the Liverpool Waterfront, the Floral

Pavilion offers a flexible, multi-purpose

space for hosting a variety of events from

small meetings, seminars and sit-down

gala dinner for 300 to exhibitions, larger

conferences, receptions and trade shows.

• 814 fixed seat theatre • Spacious foyer, bars and lounge areas • 765m2 Conference Centre • High quality in-house catering and bars service • Free WIFI • Full technical support • Dedicated Conference support staff

Both the Theatre and Conference Centre

can be utilised individually or together as

part of the hire of the whole complex and

has level access for unloading to all areas.

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO** bedrooms NO


classroom-style 200 boardroom-style 56* banqueting-style 300

* 2 combined rooms ** Free adjacent public parking

Liverpool John Moores University

Conference & Event Services, Egerton Court, 2 Rodney Street, Liverpool L3 5UX

T: 0151 231 3511


www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences

• Leading conference provider in Merseyside

• Capacities for events from 10 to 300• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all

facilities• MIA ‘Accredited in Meetings’ standard• Dedicated conference coordinator• Flexible, multi-purpose conference

space and venues• Quality service with real value for money• Flexible facilities, maximising light, space

& energy efficiency• Conferences, meetings, dinners,

exhibitions & gallery displays• Reinvestment of profits back into

education

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The Liner HotelLord Nelson Street, Liverpool

L3 5QB

T: 0151 709 7050


www.theliner.co.uk

Situated just 1 minute from Lime Street Station. The Liner hotel features 152 well appointed Cabins and Suites across five decks, Pacific Lounge & Cocktail Bar with adjoining Executive Lounge, Seven Seas Restaurant, Atlantic Room and Lido Deck and the Castaway Bar.

The Britannic Suite offers one of the largest conference and banqueting spaces in the city, alongside a choice of six meeting rooms all aptly named after the world’s finest cruise liners. To enhance the guest and delegate experience, complimentary WiFi, 24hr Business Centre and free on site car parking are available.




Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool107 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD

T: 0151 966 1500 F: 0151 966 1501


www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-liverpool

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Visit ManchesterCarvers Warehouse, 77 Dale Street

Manchester, M1 2HG

AREA REPRESENTED

Greater Manchester

T: 0161 238 4551

F: 0161 228 2960


www.conferences.visitmanchester.com

Manchester can quite rightly claim to be the original, modern city. Birthplace of everything from the Industrial Revolution, the computer to the football league and Top of the Pops, Manchester is truly a city of firsts.

Whilst most famous for

football and music, the city

is firmly established as a

leading international

conference and event

destination. It has an

enviable track record of

delivering some of the

industry’s biggest events

and is reaping the rewards

of over a decade of

investment in the sector by

the city.

Manchester provides the

perfect setting for any

event, from a small

meeting to a conference or

convention for up to

19,000 delegates. Modern,

purpose-built meeting and

exhibition facilities contrast

with elegant refurbished

Victorian buildings and

dramatic out of the

ordinary venues.

Part of Manchester’s

attractiveness is its array of

high quality, value for

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Road: M6, M56, M60, M61, M62, M66, M67, M602

Rail: Manchester Picadilly Manchester Victoria

Air: Manchester Airport

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ACCOMMODATION


5-star: 506 rooms

AIM ACCREDITED

money accommodation.

Whether delegates prefer five

star luxury with access to spas,

ultra-modern chic rooms, or

budget accommodation,

Manchester can meet their

needs.

In 2012 Manchester will live up to

its name as one of the UK’s

leading meeting and event

cities. The city will host

conferences by The European

Nuclear Society, The Chartered

Institute of Housing and the

Labour Party. Team Great

Britain kick-start their campaign

for Olympic glory at Manchester

United’s Old Trafford, the NBA

and US Basketball will bring

their matches to the MEN Arena

and the National Football

Museum opens at URBIS.

Getting to Manchester couldn’t

be easier. An award-winning

airport, located just 20 minutes

from the city centre by car or

train, serves 200 worldwide

destinations.

Fast frequent trains from city

centre stations link directly to

the rest of the UK, connecting

London and Scotland to

Manchester in just over

two hours.

Visit Manchester, the tourist

board for the Manchester

city-region, is on hand to help

you plan the perfect event. Its

team of dedicated conference

and event specialists have a

close working relationship with

Manchester’s venues, DMCs and

service providers and their

unparalleled local knowledge

will help to ensure that your

event is a success. For free

assistance get in touch with

the team today to discover

why Manchester is the

perfect choice.

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Manchester Metropolitan

UniversityVenues for Events, Cavendish Building

Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BG

T:0161 247 1565 F:0161 247 6362


www.mmu.ac.uk/venues

Due to open in 2012,

Manchester Metropolitan

University’s stunning new

Business School will offer an

excellent new conference

venue right in the city

centre.

The highly-original jewel

shaped building has been

designed to be at the

forefront of green

development in the city and

will offer spacious and

stylish conference and

events facilities under a

stunning glass atrium.

With 6 tiered lecture

theatres on the ground

floor (max 250), multiple

syndicate rooms on the

upper floors (max 70)

exhibition space (710 m2)

and dining for up to 250, it

will certainly be a venue

with the “wow” factor. Why

not sign up on our web site

for an invitation to view!

The All Saints Campus

already hosts a wide range

of impressive buildings

perfect for a wide range of

events. All of our venues

are fully equipped with

excellent multi media

facilities and WiFi and we

ensure you have technical

support available at all

times. Our professional and

friendly Conference and

Events team will be on

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The University of Manchester

Conference Sales Office, Staff House Conference Centre, Sackville Street,

Manchester M13 9PL

T: 0161 306 4100 F: 0161 275 2223


www.meeting.co.uk

The University of Manchester offers a diverse range of great value venues, suitable for everything from large international association conferences to corporate events and day meetings, managed by our dedicated on site events and technical team.

The city centre campus includes the Renold building with lecture theatres seating up to 490, together with 20 classrooms, exhibition area and accommodation within

walking distance. On the same site, Staff House Conference Centre provides dedicated day meeting facilities year round for 6 to 120 people.

The wider campus facilities include University Place, with a 1000 seat auditorium, plus 23 seminar rooms, a 400 seat restaurant, 500 square metre exhibition space and adjacent marquee area.

Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre is a dedicated year round

venue for meetings for up to 125 and 3 star accommodation for 70 guests.

We also have 4000 bedrooms available in the summer vacation within our halls of residence which also offer meeting rooms throughout the year.

Other facilities include the stunning neo-Gothic Whitworth Hall for dinners up to 300, extensive sports grounds, and a full conference administration and hotel bookings service.



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The MonasteryGorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF

T: 0161 223 3211

F: 0161 230 8741


www.themonastery.co.uk

Here at The Monastery Manchester we offer world-class catering and service in our stunning Grade II* listed buildings.

The breathtaking Great Nave is the perfect backdrop for a huge range of unforgettable events, from awards dinners and conferences, to fashion shows and product launches. The Private Chapel and eight smaller Friary rooms are available for meetings and training days and the tranquil Archangel Garden is ideal for relaxation and contemplation during break times. The Monastery – unique and inspiring.




The Palace HotelOxford Road, Manchester, M60 7HA

T: +44 (0) 161 288 1111 F: +44 (0) 161 288 2222


www.principal-hayley.com/thepalacehotel

The Palace Hotel; An iconic upper four star city centre Manchester Hotel.

Welcome to the North of England’s largest conference space, The Grand Room, a spectacular Art Deco style room that can play host to even the most ambitious of awards ceremonies, gala dinners, conferences and exhibitions.

What’s more the purpose-built business centre hums with technology whilst the cutting edge meeting and training rooms are air conditioned and filled with natural day light.

Located in the heart of this vibrant city ideally located opposite Oxford Road train station, within walking distance to Piccadilly Train Station, only 8 miles from Manchester Airport and close to the M6, M62 and M60. Making it the first choice for conference, meetings and Events.

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Royal Northern College of Music

124 Oxford Road

Manchester M13 9RD

T: 0161 907 5353


www.rncm.ac.uk

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms 350*



*Summer only

King’s House Conference Centre

King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB

T: 0161 276 8194 F: 0161 273 7398


www.kingshouse.co.uk

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO* bedrooms NO**



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SouthportEconomy & Tourism Department

Sefton Council

Southport Town Hall

Lord Street

Southport

PR8 1DA

AREA REPRESENTED

Southport

T: 0151 934 2436

F: 0151 934 2437


www.southportconferences.com www.visitsouthport.com

Pleasantly situated on England’s picturesque North West coastline Southport is a cosmopolitan seaside resort that has stood the test of time. Easily accessible by car, rail, sea or air, the resort offers a plethora of flexible meeting spaces including flagship venue the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre.

Together with our dedicated

bureau, Southport

Conferences, the resort offers

everything a conference

delegate could possibly

imagine, with superb

shopping, stylish restaurants

and attractions all centrally

located.

• Flagship 1,600 seater venue

with adjacent 133-bedroom

hotel

• 8 superb venues with state

of the art conference and

meeting space

• Excellent range of 1000

quality ensuite bedrooms

• Experienced team

dedicated to helping you

achieve your goals with FREE

services specifically tailored

for conference organisers.

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Road: M62, M57, M6, M58

Rail: Southport

Air: Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport

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Maximum exhibition: 2000sqm (2 areas)


ACCOMMODATION



4-star: 193 rooms

3-star: 362 rooms

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• Free familiarisation visits -

experience our venues and absorb

the town’s unique atmosphere.

Southport Theatre & Convention Centre

With up to 14 flexible event

spaces, a particular feature of the

Southport Theatre & Convention

Centre is its ability to transform

itself into three separate, fully

self-contained meeting areas for

up to 1,600 delegates, as well as

offering one complete convention,

exhibition and banqueting venue.

The STCC’s award-winning

customer service personnel

provide a friendly welcome and

efficient service and with multiple

bars and catering outlets, offer an

extremely professional and

enjoyable delegate experience.

Resort Highlights

The 133-bedroom Ramada Plaza

Hotel is directly adjacent to the

Southport Theatre & Convention

Centre - particularly helpful when

staying at the hotel or using the

facilities for additional conference

space.

Just out of town, Formby Hall Golf

Resort & Spa offers state of the art

facilities for up to 200 delegates

alongside challenging

championship golf, elegant

restaurant, 60 sumptuous

four-star guestrooms and an

indulgent health club and spa.

Southport’s first boutique hotel,

the Vincent Hotel combines

luxurious style with contemporary

glamour. Four meeting rooms,

including two boardrooms are

available, accommodating a

maximum of 200 delegates

theatre-style.

Southport’s traditional hotels, the

Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa.

Scarisbrick Hotel and Prince of

Wales Hotel each offer

comfortable and convenient

conference spaces for up to 450

delegates theatre-style together

with quality three-star

accommodation.

Finally, Aintree Racecourse, home

of the historic John Smith’s Grand

National, offers modern, purpose-

built conference and meetings

space for up to 600 delegates

theatre-style 20 minutes drive

from Southport.

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The North East is vast region covering from South Yorkshire up to the Scottish bordering town of Northumberland.

A pony ride along the beach, a brisk morning countryside walk, a picnic lunch, followed by a golf fi lled afternoon and spa relaxation before dinner and a show; the North East offers all this and so much more.

The compact nature of the North East region, coupled

with its plethora of award-winning attractions and experiences means you can fi t a weeks’ worth of activities into every day of your time here.

Be active or relaxed, whatever suits your requirements.

From the moors of West Yorkshire to the cliffs of Cleveland, the cathedral of

North East

... with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a vast National Park and dramatic Heritage Coast and

surrounded by vibrant cities

Newcastle

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Durham to the Anglo-Saxon settlements of Tyne and Wear, the North East is one of the most varied regions of the UK.

The seaside town of Scarborough provides the fresh sea air to the North East with fantastic holiday resorts and attractions.

The city of Leeds is the cultural and fi nancial heart of the West Yorkshire region, with the famous Wetherby Racecourse close by.

With two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a vast National Park and dramatic Heritage Coast surrounding several vibrant cities, the North East has a vast choice of conference and event venues for you to choose from.

The city of Leeds is the cultural and fi nancial heart of the West Yorkshire region, with the famous Wetherby Racecourse close by.

With two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a vast National Park and dramatic Heritage Coast surrounding several vibrant cities, the North East has a vast choice of conference and event venues for you to choose from.

Leeds

The city of Leeds is the The city of Leeds is the

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YorkshireWelcome To Yorkshire

Dry Sand Foundry

Foundry Square

Holbeck, Leeds

LS11 5QN

AREA REPRESENTED

Yorkshire

www.venueyorkshire.com

Whether you’re looking for venues with the wow-factor or dedicated conference venues or small budget solutions and hotels that leave an impression, Yorkshire venues have the answer.

Investment success

With quality at the forefront, investments in Yorkshire recently include: the re-opening of York Barbican, the re-development of Scarborough Spa and the opening of the aspiring 5*

hotel Raithwaite Hall near Whitby. In York, a unique new Chocolate visitor attraction ‘The Sweet History’, complete with conference and event facilities, will open this Spring. In Leeds, construction has started on the £60m Leeds Arena which is due for completion in early 2013 whilst in Sheffield; the new and modern Holiday Inn Express opened its doors.

More than just Meeting Rooms

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Yorkshire is home to fantastic team-building experiences which range from cooking schools and Michelin starred dining to bungee jumping and underwater survival skills as well as relaxing spa’s and golfing retreats.

Yorkshire also offers the perfect add-ons to any event including heritage trails with visits to York Minster, the National Railway Museum, Bronte Parsonage Museum, Fountains Abbey and Salt’s Mill; activity trails with adventures in some of the UK’s finest countryside and shopping trips can be arranged to the ‘Knightsbridge of the north’ Leeds, as well as some of the finest retail experiences in Sheffield, Hull and York.

Welcome to Accessibility

Situated halfway between London and Edinburgh, Yorkshire is ideally located for national conferences and

events, less than two hours by

train from London and

Birmingham with

comprehensive road links. The

A1 and M1 run through the

heart of the region north to

south, the M6 and M62

provide excellent links with

the Midlands and the North West and the M18 and M180 give easy access to the east coast and major ports.

For further information about holding your next event in Yorkshire visit www.venueyorkshire.com

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Midland HotelForster Square, Bradford BD1 4HU

T: 01274 735735 F: 01274 720003


www.peelhotels.co.uk

The Midland Hotel is Bradford’s Premier City Centre Hotel by reputation.

The quality ornate plasterwork in the Princes and French Ballrooms is rivaled only by similar examples in London. The high ceilings, glittering

chandeliers and the architecture of the building is both breathtaking and inspiring, blending to make you appreciate the opulence of an era unfortunately long past.

Unrivalled quality in Conference & Banqueting, including

two of Yorkshire’s finest ballrooms

Seating is up to 400, capacity, Theatre style.

We also have free unlimited wireless broadband, and

Free on site car parking, Situated in the Heart of Bradford, just 100m from Forster Square Station.



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Well Met Conferencing

Leeds Metropolitan University, City Campus, Leeds,

United Kingdom LS1 3HE

T: 0113 812 85555 F: 0113 812 6066


www.wellmetconferencing.com

Well Met Conferencing at Leeds Metropolitan University provides a range of award-winning venues offering the perfect place to host your next conference, meeting, seminar, dinner or exhibition.

Dedicated event managers can offer you a selection of unique and distinctive facilities to match your requirements.

The Rose Bowl is a fl agship development situated right in

the heart of Leeds city centre. This award-winning venue features the very latest in modern conferencing facilities and design.

Headingley Campus is an inspiring setting surrounded by 100 acres of parkland. Here stunning and historic venues are complimented by Carnegie Village a brand new residential facility.

From smart boards to fl ip boards, wi-fi to hi-fi , the

rooms have all the AV you

will need as well as 24-hour

security, climate control and

disabled access. All within

close proximity to on site

fi tness suites, bars, food

outlets and convenience

stores.

With a variety of high quality

training, meeting and

conference facilities, Well

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Leeds most Versatile Venues Royal

Armouries Museum and Saviles HallRoyal Armouries (INT) PLC,

Armouries Drive, LEEDS, LS10 1LT

T: 0113 2201990 F: 0113 2201997


www.rai-events.co.uk

Royal Armouries (International) plc continues to confi rm itself as a premier venue with a succession of Royalty and A-list celebrity visits to its gold standard venues.

Recent guests include HRH The Princess Royal, Lennox Lewis and Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. All came to the Royal Armouries Museum or SAVILES Hall for their unrivalled combination of

location and expertise. The versatility of both venues means that they are able to accommodate events from as little as 20 to 1500 guests.

“It’s a professional venue that’s run well.” so says Mark Parker of AV Matrix.

Leeds is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city unrivalled as a popular destination for conferences …And the Royal Armouries Museum and SAVILES Hall is well served by road, rail and air links.

There are 800 hotel beds within a 5 minute walk and a secure multi-storey car park for 1,650 onsite. The really great advantage is their plug-and-play facilities e.g. The Bury Theatre, a purpose-built, self-contained lecture theatre accommodating 80 to 250 delegates is designed to simply arrive with your presentation on a laptop, plug into the data projection and be ready to go – at just 24 hours notice.



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Thackray MuseumBeckett Street, Leeds,

West Yorkshire, LS9 7LN (Next door to St James’s Hospital)

T: 0113 244 4343 F: 0113 247 0219


www.thackraymuseum.org

‘A conference less ordinary’

The Thackray Museum in Leeds is a beautifully unique conference destination.

Set in a prestigious Grade II listed building, next door to St James’s Hospital. The venue boasts five newly refurbished multi -purpose rooms to suit a wide range of conferences, meetings and events.

• A variety of room layouts are available, which

accommodate up to 140 delegates. AV facilities are also available in all of the rooms.

• Unlimited and free use of Wi-Fi in all areas of the venue.

• Excellent location: close to Leeds city centre, motorways and public transport links.

• On-site parking for up to 120 cars.

• Give your event something extra: Delegates can

explore our multi award-winning Museum galleries for free, a great basis for team building exercises or even just for a lunch time wander around.

• VIP guided tours are available at a small charge.

• All delegates benefit from discounts in our ornate gift shop.

• Contact our experienced conference team now for a competitive quote.



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T: +44(0) 113 343 6100 F: +44(0) 113 343 6107


www.meetinleeds.co.uk

The University of Leeds, under its brand MEETINLEEDS, offers a comprehensive range of facilities - value for money meetings solutions for these challenging times - and not just during vacations.

Of course, in common with most universities, during summer vacation Leeds is indeed able to accommodate large-scale conferences, with dozens of theatres, scores of meeting rooms, and thousands of bedrooms.

One recent addition, Storm Jameson Court, is a hotel-style residence providing 460 en suite bedrooms at the centre of the campus (including 23 fully-accessible bedrooms) which recently won the prestigious GOLD Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

This development is complemented by a cutting-edge swimming pool and fi tness complex which are entirely free to

delegates. But impressive though they are, MEETINLEEDS gives access to much more than these large-scale residential facilities. Day meetings and seminars of all sizes can be accommodated throughout the year, both on the main campus site and at several outlying sites, offering the opportunity to site your meeting in an Oxbridge-type setting, or surrounded by green fi elds for the perfect awayday.



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Conference & Events Team

Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth

Leeds LS18 5HD

T: 0113 283 7240 F: 0113 283 7239


A popular, self-contained campus venue for business conferences, seminars and summer schools, set in 40 acres of semi-rural tranquility just 5 minutes from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Following £14 million of investment, Leeds Trinity now offers 350 en suite bedrooms, all on campus, with free wifi and only seconds away from excellent facilities including 2 large auditoriums, over 30 workshop rooms (all equipped with data projectors as standard), a dedicated conference suite, sports facilities, specialist TV and radio studios and more.




Hinsley Hall62 Headingley Lane

Leeds, LS6 2BX

T: 0113 261 8000 F: 0113 224 2406


www.hinsley-hall.co.uk




Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre

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

T: 01937 582035 F: 01937 588021


www.wetherbyracing.co.uk




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NewcastleGateshead

Convention Bureau

9th Floor, Baltic Place East,

South Shore Road, Gateshead

NE8 3AE

AREA REPRESENTED

Newcastle, Gateshead and

surrounding area

North East England

T: 0191 440 5757

F: 0191 440 5758


www.NewcastleGateshead.com/meet

NewcastleGateshead is a meeting place where 2,000 years of history blend together with contemporary art, stunning modern icons, extraordinary architecture, restaurants, bars, shopping, theatres and live music, which will inspire and delight your delegates.

Our ‘twin cities’ make the perfect

destination due to the area’s

compact nature, fantastic

transport links and wide range of

top-class venues and hotels.

Famous for its friendly,

welcoming atmosphere,

NewcastleGateshead also boasts

passionate and experienced

professionals throughout our

events industry, as well as some

of the UK’s finest support service

providers.

NewcastleGateshead Convention

Bureau is the official conference

desk for the region and provides

a FREE comprehensive and

impartial venue finding service.

With many years experience in

assisting event organisers, we

understand it is attention to

detail that is the key to a

successful event. By representing

the very best our region has to

offer, our enthusiastic team can

provide you with the local

knowledge and information

required to make your next event

a sensation.

NewcastleGateshead is closer

than you think… High-speed rail

connections provide direct

access from most UK cities

(London 2hrs 37mins, Edinburgh

1hr 30mins and York 1hr), while

Newcastle International Airport is

currently serviced direct from

Dubai, Amsterdam, Brussels,

Paris, London, Dublin and Belfast,

along with many others, by

airlines including Emirates, British

Airways, KLM, Air France,

easyJet and Lufthansa.

With its iconic cityscape

NewcastleGateshead is an

inspirational setting for a meeting

of 10 people or a conference for

thousands.

For help finding your perfect

venue, or to receive your no

obligation personalised event

proposal, contact

NewcastleGateshead Convention

Bureau on +44 (0)191 440 5757.

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ACCOMMODATION



5-star: 94 rooms

4-star: 2032 rooms

3-star: 1380 rooms

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Rail: Newcastle Central Station (city centre)

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The Assembly Rooms Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU

Tel: 0191 232 8695 Fax: 0191 261 1249 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.assemblyrooms.co.uk

LIFE’S WHAT YOU MAKE IT

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US:T: (0191) 243 8216 E: [email protected] W: www.lifeconferencing.org.ukLife Conference and Banqueting, Centre for Life, Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP

Situated in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Life Conference and Banqueting has the flexibility and experience to host a range of events. From conferences and meetings to product launches and formal dinners, Life can meet your needs:

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Located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, TheAssembly Rooms is one of the North East’s leadingConference and Banqueting Venues offering a wide

range of suites and conference packages.

Owned and run by the Michaelides family for over 30 years, The Assembly Rooms pride itself on its

exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

8 specialist suites accommodating from 4 to 920delegates, utilising all suites.

For further information please contacteither Kim Walker or Jane Gray

Contemporary Award Winning Unique Venues

Whatever event you are planning UniSpace at the University of Sunderland offers a portfolio of fi ve venues for you to choose from. It’s the added value UniSpace can build into any event that’s at the forefront of organiser’s minds, from the cultural to the quirky, whether you require specialist space, a unique activity or different setting we have the solution.

The interactive activities and glass blowing experiences at The National Glass Centre can be integrated into any event; whilst our media studios, cinema, moot court and IT training environments are perfect group activity spaces.

Call 0191 515 2666for more information or visit

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ScarboroughTourism Bureau

Town Hall,

St Nicholas Street,

Scarborough,

North Yorkshire,

YO11 2HG

AREA REPRESENTED

The Town of Scarborough

T: 01723 383636


www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com

Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like a trip to the coast to inspire people. And when your delegates learn they’ll be heading off for the classic resort of Scarborough, you just know a great attendance will be guaranteed.

Following a £6.5 million

refurbishment, the iconic

Scarborough Spa, situated

in the town’s picturesque

South bay can offer a

complete event solution.

The Grade II listed Victorian

building offers state-of-the

art facilities, whilst still

retaining its historic

character.

The venue has the capacity

for more than 3000

delegates, exhibition space

of over 1700 m2 and can

boast a full in-house event

management and catering

team plus world class

technical audio visual

equipment and crew.

Scarborough offers a

fantastic variety of 2 star, 3

star and 4 star ‘Guest Star’

rated, accredited and

inspected accommodation,

holiday cottages and

apartments including the

multi award winning Crown

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Road: M18, A1, M11 to the A64

Rail: York - Scarborough

Air: Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster

CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 3000 three rooms


Banqueting in one venue: 800 + 2 rooms

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4-star: 186 rooms

3-star: 543 rooms

2-star: 348 rooms

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Spa Hotel, Beiderbecke Jazz

Hotel and the elegant Palm

Court.

There is also no end of

opportunity for your delegates

to relax and let their hair down

after the excitement of the

working day. Golfers can enjoy

some of the North’s great

courses including the

championship golf course at

Ganton and theatre lovers can

head to one of the town’s four

theatres.

For the more energetic, why not

take a surfing lesson, experience

Husky dog trekking or tackle the

thrilling tree top adventure that is

Go Ape in Dalby Forest?

Scarborough boasts many

quality restaurants, each serving

a variety of fresh local produce.

The restaurants cater for all

tastes with everything from

seafood and a la carte

establishments to Italian, Greek,

Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine.

All this set against the back drop

of the beautiful North York

Moors and along 45 miles of

dramatic coastline!

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North Yorkshire YO11 2HD

T: 01723 376774


www.scarboroughspa.co.uk

Following a £6.5 million refurbishment, the iconic Scarborough Spa can offer a complete event solution. The Grade II listed Victorian building offers state-of-the art facilities, whilst still retaining its historic character. .

Due to the size and

flexibility of the

development, the venue

also has the ability to host

numerous events at the

same time and is ideally

suited to large association events as well as conferences and smaller meetings.

The Spa has the capacity for more than 3000 delegates and an exhibition space of over 1700 m2.

This combined with a range of smaller meeting and function rooms enable the Spa to accommodate a wide variety of events. The three main conference halls the Grand Hall, Spa Theatre

and Ocean Room, are all

equipped with state of the

art technical systems.

The Spa is one of the

largest multi-purpose

conference venues on the

North East coast offering a

full range of conference and

hospitality facilities. This is

complemented by a full

in-house event

management and catering

team and world class

technical audio visual

equipment and crew


DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 1700 cabaret-style 500 classroom-style 500+ boardroom-style 60+ banqueting-style 600+

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Crown Spa HotelEsplanade, Scarborough, Yorkshire Coast YO11 2AG

T: 01723 357400 F: 01723 357404


www.CrownSpaHotel.com

The perfect contemporary backdrop for all your meeting and event needs, with listed architectural features, cliff top location overlooking Norman Castle and Fishing Harbour.

The hotel offers 115 en-suite bedrooms, 9 event suite options, Restaurant & Café Bar, exclusive Health Club and Spa facilities & complimentary WIFI.

We happily cater for small to large events of up to 260 guests.

Relax; let the professional team guide you through turning your vision into a reality; something we do regularly!




York Conferences - University of York

University of York, University Road, York, YO10 5DD

T: 01904 338431 F: 01904 328426


www.yorkconferences.com





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Scotland is a spectacular country of sights, sounds and surprises around every corner.

From cities to towns to seaside resorts, be inspired by the limitless potential of Scotland. From Dumfries to Inverness, Glasgow to Edinburgh, decide what you want from a visit to Scotland and your requests will be met.

Whether you want to sample some of the local single malt or try your taste buds with a plate of haggis, Scotland can provide it all.

If you’re looking for a conference destination that can meet you’re your needs, look no further than Scotland. The incredible country offers an immense and diverse range of venues and accommodation for all your corporate requirements. Scotland

Edinburgh

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128 Aberdeen130 Edinburgh133 Glasgow

Scotland boasts purpose-built conference centres in all major cities, combined with academic venues that offer a wide range of facilities, accommodation options to suit every budget and a view that no other can offer, making the planning of your event simply a question of choice.

Scottish venues and providers are stepping up to the mark with refurbishments, new openings and products all over the country. With venues that include castles and historic locations, there is no doubt that Scotland has something to suit every taste and every event.

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Only in Scotland

Only in Scotland will your conference be truly inspiring.

Scotland provides a stimulating environment to give new

perspective to your own ideas and spur you on to greater

heights. Some of the world’s oldest universities and

modern research institutes nurture fresh talent to follow

in the famous footsteps of alumni, who have changed

the world as we know it.

Given Scotland’s reputation as a leading light in the fields

of science, medicine, finance, energy and technology

it’s no surprise we have conference facilities to match.

And it’s never been easier to get here. So to find out

more about hosting an event in Scotland, log onto

conventionscotland.com

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T: 0131 472 2355 F: 0131 472 2250


www.conventionscotland.com

You’ve never held an event in Scotland or it’s been a while. So where do you start?

Anyone looking for a conference destination that has it all needs look no further than Scotland which offers an immense and diverse range of venues and accommodation. Purpose-built conference centres in all major cities, combined with academic venues that offer a wide range of options plus

accommodation options to suit every budget, make planning an event simply a question of choice.

VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit is your one-stop shop for everything on conferences, meetings, events and incentives throughout Scotland. We know our stuff with the added bonus that our advice is completely free and impartial. We offer

considerable support to meeting planners and buyers to enable them to choose from the superb range of locations on offer.

With a comprehensive website and advanced venue search, fi nd out more at conventionscotland.com or by contacting the VisitScotland BTU team. An encyclopaedia of expertise just a call, email or click away.

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Only in Scotland will your conference be truly inspiring.

Scotland provides a stimulating environment to give new

perspective to your own ideas and spur you on to greater

heights. Some of the world’s oldest universities and

modern research institutes nurture fresh talent to follow

in the famous footsteps of alumni, who have changed

the world as we know it.

Given Scotland’s reputation as a leading light in the fields

of science, medicine, finance, energy and technology

it’s no surprise we have conference facilities to match.

And it’s never been easier to get here. So to find out

more about hosting an event in Scotland, log onto

conventionscotland.com

Or perhaps that should be unconventional Scotland.

Hi-tech conference centres in stimulating surroundings.You can’t help but be inventive.

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AberdeenAberdeen Convention Bureau

AREAS REPRESENTED Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

T: 01224 288815 F: 01224 288838


www.aberdeenconferences.com

Road: A90/M90/A96

Rail: Aberdeen Railway Station

Air: Aberdeen International Airport

MAXIMUM CAPACITYMajor conference capacity: 2000 seatsMaximum exhibition: 7300m2


ACCOMMODATIONHotel bedrooms with ensuite: All roomsLargest Hotel: 216 rooms4-star: 1423 rooms3-star: 2178 rooms


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www.aecc.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you at AECC, call Anna on 01224 330488

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We look forward to seeing you at AECC, call Anna on 01224 330488

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Edinburgh

Marketing Edinburgh,

Convention Bureau

1A Glenfinlas Street,

Edinburgh, EH3 6AQ

T: +44 (0)131 473 3666

F: + 44 (0)131 473 3877


www.marketingedinburgh.org

Edinburgh - where centuries of heritage combine with the best of modern, dynamic city life to create the perfect conference destination.

It’s not surprising that Scotland’s

capital is one of the most popular

conference destinations in the

world. Rich cultural heritage

combines with stunning new

developments, presenting

conference organisers with a

wonderful opportunity to host a

highly professional and

memorable event in this award

winning city.

The choice of venues is endless,

ranging from majestic to creative

with purpose-built conference

facilities, luxury castles, stately

homes, art galleries and

museums, underground caves,

whisky vaults and even a Royal

Yacht! The range of

accommodation ensures that all

tastes and budgets are catered

for with luxury five star hotels,

cosy guest houses, unique

serviced apartments and

university accommodation.

The city centre is compact and

ideal for exploring on foot, from

the cobbled closes of the Old

Town to the Georgian elegance

of the New Town together with

many world-class designer

boutiques and upmarket

restaurants.

Edinburgh is easily accessible

and has excellent transport links

by rail, road and air. Edinburgh

Airport is Scotland’s largest

airport and fifth busiest in the UK

with flights to over 125

destinations, operated by 40

airlines, direct to many

international destinations, long

haul to New York and frequent

daily flights to London.

Marketing Edinburgh Convention

Bureau offers free, impartial

advice on every aspect of

arranging a conference such as

bid preparation, site visits,

accommodation booking

services and suggestions for a

social programme.

Please contact us to discuss your

requirements for a conference in

our inspiring capital city.

CAPACITY

Major conference capacity: 10,000 seats

Maximum exhibition: 15,000m2


ACCOMMODATION

Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 10,406 rooms


5-star: 1098 rooms

4-star: 3940 rooms

3-star: 3006 rooms

Budget: 2362 rooms

Road: M8, M9, A1

Rail: Edinburgh, Waverley and Haymarket

Air: Edinburgh Airport


+44 (0)131 651 2189edinburghfirst.co.uk

From prestigious and iconic University of Edinburgh venues to our state-of-the-art John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh First offers an incomparable range of venues, accommodation and catering options. We deliver great service at good value and recognise that �exibility is key to delivering successful events.

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+44 (0)131 651 2189edinburghfirst.co.uk

From prestigious and iconic University of Edinburgh venues to our state-of-the-art John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh First offers an incomparable range of venues, accommodation and catering options. We deliver great service at good value and recognise that �exibility is key to delivering successful events.

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, Scotland

T: 0141 331 3537/3520 F: 0141 331 8685


www.gcu.ac.uk/theuniversity/conferences

Glasgow Caledonian University’s Conference and Events Office offers a dedicated service to clients.

Our extensive range of seminar rooms and 17 lecture theatres - including the 500-capacity Carnegie and 200-capacity Deeprose - come equipped with built-in AV facilities.

Here at Glasgow Caledonian University, our Conference and Events Office offers a

dedicated service to clients who are looking to book a range of events, from conferences, meetings, and workshops, to concerts, annual dinners and social functions.

We have 17 lecture theatres, with capacities ranging from 50 to 500, available to hire.

The award-winning Saltire Centre can host drinks receptions and evening dinners.

For smaller events, we can

provide classrooms and

spaces, with capacities from

18 to 80, featuring break out

rooms, natural daylight and

flexible seating.

For information about

pricing, room sizes and

specific facilities, please

contact us on 0141 331

3537/3520, email

[email protected], or write

to: Conference and Events,

Glasgow Caledonian

University, Cowcaddens

Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA.

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Ireland, theland of saints and scholars, famed for the thousand welcomes offered to visitors.

Following years of investment, Ireland is now also the land where high-tech conference and meeting venues facilities come as standard, through a choice of luxury historical castles and modern purpose-built conference centres.

Ireland is steeped in history, culture and heritage, and, with so much to do, you will want to return. From castles and historic houses to gardens and empty beaches, you will never be bored on a trip to Ireland.

The individual counties of Ireland including Donegal, Cork, Antrim, Kerry and Galway all have their own cultures and hidden treats for you to fi nd and unlock. Explore the Poison Glen in

Ireland

A high standard of conference facilities, diverse topography and buzzing cities

comprises this amazing country

Ireland

Ireland is steeped in history,

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138 Belfast139 Bangor

Donegal, see the Giant’s Causeway in Antrim and search out the settlements of Galway.

Ireland is a fantastic choice as a destination for meetings, conferences, corporate events and incentive travel. The high standard of conference facilities, diverse topography and buzzing cities across

this amazing country, gives business travellers the opportunity to pack a number of activities into a short space of time; placing Ireland in a class of its own.

Travelling around Ireland could not be easier with regular trains,buses, ferries, boats and internal fl ights giving you the fl exibility of movement around the country.

this amazing country, gives business travellers the opportunity to pack a number of activities into a short space of time; placing Ireland in a class of its own.

Travelling around Ireland could not be easier with regular trains,buses, ferries, boats and internal fl ights giving you the fl exibility of movement around the country. Belfast

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IrelandBusiness Tourism Unit

Tourism Ireland

103 Wigmore Street, London

W1U 1QS

AREA REPRESENTED

Ireland

T: 020 7518 0800


www.meetinireland.co.uk

Come as a visitor, leave as a friend. This sentiment rings as true for Ireland as a MICE destination as it does when describing the island’s tourism offer. The island of Ireland’s reputation for hospitality, state-of-the-art hotels, meeting space and professional service is as impressive as it is warranted.

Groups flock to Ireland in

their droves for the great

outdoors. With 1,000kms of

easily navigated waterways

and unspoiled lakes, plus a

rugged landscape of

outstanding natural beauty,

enriched by a strong literary

and cultural heritage,

delegates will experience

something special that will

always leave them breathless.

A conference or incentive

within this inimitable setting

provides true inspiration and,

in turn, motivation for

delegates. With a portfolio of

unusual, historical and unique

venues plus worldclass

convention facilities, Ireland

can cater for all sorts of

corporate meetings, product

launches or conferences.

Ireland offers a vast variety of

the world’s top hotel chains

with everything from chic city

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designer boutique properties to

grand country castles all supplying

top-class business facilities. Ireland

now has more than 800 hotels

and 70,000 rooms available. It has

the flexibility and pedigree to host

intimate gatherings of 10-15

guests, all the way up to 8,000

delegates at large global meetings.

The island of Ireland’s close

proximity to the British mainland

means that London is only an hour

away. With over 100 flights from

29 British airports, access couldn’t

be easier.

With such welcoming hospitality

right on your doorstep, the only

question remaining is which one of

Ireland’s diverse regions will

delegates experience this time?

In the south, east and west of the

island, hidden gems such as the

gastronomic coastal town of

Kinsale and formidable mountain

passes including the Gap of

Dunloe at Killarney are within easy

reach of the vibrancy and

excellent facilities of Cork. Whilst

Dublin will welcome you with a

pint of the black stuff at the

Guinness Storehouse and offers

venues of both historical

significance and luxury

surroundings, as well as the new

state of the art Convention Centre

Dublin which offers an exceptional

venue combining spacious, flexible

and elegant conference halls

(catering for 3,040 delegates in

the largest space), leading edge

technology and an extensive

range of support services all

on site.

For Northern Ireland 2012 is

providing exciting highlights

including the opening of Titanic

Belfast on 31st March which will

provide an unparalleled range of

function rooms and first class

facilities for up to 1000 guests for a

banquet. 2012 will also see the

reopening of the Giants Causeway

in Co. Antrim and their new visitor

centre. The Irish Open will take

place in Royal Portrush this July,

one of the many world renowned

courses in Northern Ireland. Belfast

has recently announced a £20m

expansion to the Belfast

Waterfront Hall, which will provide

valuable convention and exhibition

space to this successful conference

venue in the heart of Belfast. In

2013, Derry~Londonderry will be

the first ever UK City of Culture so

why not take part in activities

during the historic City of Culture

year-long celebrations?

Ireland is therefore the ideal

environment to reconnect with

yourself, with colleagues and with

goals. Delegates will find the space,

peace and calm to be able to

reflect and refresh before being

awash with the feeling of

revitalisation and the ability to

innovate, create and see things

anew.

Choose Ireland for your next event.

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Belfast Waterfront Conference Centre

2 Lanyon Place

BELFAST BT1 3WH

T: +44 (0) 28 9033 4400 F: +44 (0) 28 9024 9862


www.waterfront.co.uk

Belfast Waterfront Conference Centre ranks among the top tier of European conference centres.

Architecturally stunning

and with a spectacular

riverside setting, the

award-winning venue

brings Belfast’s renowned

warmth to world class

conference and meetings

facilities. Perfectly located

right in the heart of the city,

many of the finest hotels,

attractions, shops and

restaurants are within easy

walking distance.

Built to the highest

specifications, this modern

venue hosts international

associations as well as

corporate events. The

modern, purpose-built

facilities offer a choice of

flexible conference,

meeting, break-out spaces,

accommodating from 10 to

over 2000 delegates, and

extensive exhibition space

throughout the building.

Quality catering can be

tailored to meet your

needs, whether for an

informal reception or

themed gala dinner.

Whatever your

requirements, our

experienced and

professional technical and

events team ensures your

event exceeds

expectations, guaranteeing

a unique and memorable

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SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence

2 Innotec Drive, Balloo Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7PD

T: (0)28 9147 3788 F: (0)28 9147 3485


www.signalni.com

SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence is a unique venue specifically designed to combine style and functionality with a professional ambience.

Located just 20 minutes from Belfast, the purpose built state-of-the-art centre is exquisitely designed, boasting conference facilities, an exhibition atrium, high technology IT suite, fully equipped meeting rooms and modern video conferencing facilities.

SIGNAL is about choice, flexibility, versatility, quality and expert support.

The impressive centre boasts state of the art conference facilities, which have been specifically designed to accommodate the ever-changing demands of modern conferencing and have been equipped to the highest specification with the latest Audio Visual (AV) equipment, making it the perfect venue for:

• Business Meetings • Conferences • Training • Interviews • Presentations • Exhibitions • Video Conferencing

Full catering facilities provide a high level of service and quality, whether you choose buffet-style breakfasts, buffet lunches or banquet dinners, SIGNAL has menus to tantalise your taste buds and suit all budgets.



Complimentary on site car parking is also available.

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Bic - Bournemouth international centre www.bic.co.uk Bournemouthcenter Parcs Longleat Forest www.centerparcs.co.uk/meetings WarminsterDartington Hall www.dartingtonhall.com TotnesEngineers House www.eefvenues.co.uk BristolHoliday Inn Bristol Filton www.hibristolfiltonhotel.co.uk BristolLydiard House conference centre www.chartridge.co.uk SwindonMarriott Bristol city centre www.marriott.co.uk BristolShowcase cinema De Lux www.national-amusements.com BristolThe Steam Museum of GWR www.swindon.gov.uk/steam SwindonThe Riviera international conference centre www.conferencetorquay.co.uk TorquayTaunton conference centre www.tauntonconferencecentre.co.uk TauntonTremough conference & Events www.tremoughservices.com/conferencing PenrynUniversity of Bristol Conference of fice www.bris.ac.uk/conferences Bristol

Brighton Racecourse www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk BrightonEast Malling conference centre www.emconference.co.uk East MallingFarnham Castle International Briefing & Conference www.farnhamcastle.com FarnhamFive (Farnborough International Venue & Events) www.farnboroughfive.com FarnboroughGhyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant www.ghyllmanor.co.uk HorshamH G Wells conference & Events centre www.hgwells.co.uk WokingHampton court Palace www.hrp.org.uk/HamptoncourtPalace Hampton courtHever castle www.hevercastle.co.uk EdenbridgeHoliday inn Guildford www.higuildfordhotel.co.uk GuildfordHoliday inn London Gatwick Airport www.gatwick-airport.holiday-inn.com HorleyLeeds castle www.leeds-castle.com MaidstoneLingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Park www.marriott.co.uk Lingfield

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Mandolay www.guildford.com GuildfordThe River centre www.therivercentre.org TonbridgeSandown Park www.sandown.co.uk EsherSavill court Hotel www.savillcourt.com EghamSouthampton Solent University conference centre www.solent.ac.uk/conferences SouthamptonThe Grand Hotel Brighton www.devere.co.uk Brighton

11 cavendish Square www.11cavendishsq.com London76 Portland Place www.76portlandplace.com LondonAmerica Square www.mayfaircavendish.com LondonApex city of London Hotel www.apexhotels.co.uk/hotels/city-of-london LondonArsenal Football club www.arsenal.com/events LondonBaden Powell House conference centre - Scout Association www.scouts.org.uk LondonBarbican centre www.barbican.org.uk LondonThe Brewery Eco Ltd www.thebrewery.co.uk LondonBritish Medical Association www.bmahouse.org.uk LondonBroadway House www.broadwayhouse.info LondonBrunel University conference Services www.brunelconferenceservices.co.uk Uxbridgecaledonian club www.caledonianclub.com Londoncavendish conference centre www.cavendishconferencevenues.com LondonccT Venues - Barbican www.cctvenues.co.uk LondonccT Venues - canary Wharf www.cctvenues.co.uk LondonccT Venues - Smithfield www.cctvenues.co.uk Londoncentral Hall Westminster www.c-h-w.com Londoncoin Street community Builders www.coinstreet.org Londonconference & Venues, University of Westminster www.westminster.ac.uk/summeraccommodation Londonconference Link imperial college London www.imperial-conferencelink.com Londoncongress centre www.congresscentre.co.uk Londoncrowne Plaza London - Shoreditch www.cplondon.com Londoncrowne Plaza London Docklands www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk London

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crowne Plaza London Heathrow www.cpheathrowairporthotel.co.uk West DraytonDominion Theatre www.dominionevents.co.uk LondonDoubletree by Hilton - Tower of London http://doubletree1.hilton.com LondonEarls court & Olympia conference centres www.eco.co.uk LondonEast London centre www.eastlondoncentre.co.uk LondonEmmanuel centre www.emmanuelcentre.com LondonFriends House Hospitality Ltd www.friendshouse.co.uk LondonGilwell Park conference centre - Scout Association www.scouts.org.uk LondonGrand connaught Rooms www.principal-hayley.com LondonGrosvenor House a JW Marriott Hotel www.grosvenor-house.co.uk LondonHispaniola www.hispaniola.co.uk LondonHM Tower of London www.hrp.org.uk LondonHoliday inn London Bloomsbury www.holidayinn.com London Holiday inn London Kensington Forum Hotel www.hikensingtonforumhotel.co.uk LondonHoliday inn London Regent’s Park www.holiday-inn.co.uk LondonThe Honourable Artillery company www.hac.org.uk Londoninmarsat conference Services www.inmarsat.com/conferences Londonironmongers Hall www.ironhall.co.uk LondonLensbury www.lensbury.com TeddingtonLondon Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square www.marriottgrosvenorsquare.com LondonLSO St Lukes http://lso.co.uk/lsostlukes LondonMalmaison London Hotel www.malmaison.com/ LondonThe Mermaid conference & Events centre www.the-mermaid.co.uk LondonMic Hotel & conference centre www.micentre.com LondonMontague on The Gardens www.redcarnationhotels.com LondonMuseum of London - London Wall www.museumoflondon.org.uk LondonOne Great George Street www.onegreatgeorgestreet.co.uk LondonOne Moorgate Place www.icaew.co.uk LondonOne Queen Anne’s Gate www.water.org.uk/queenannes London

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Park crescent conference centre www.pccc.co.uk LondonPark Plaza county Hall London www.parkplaza.com LondonPark Plaza Riverbank Hotel www.parkplaza.com LondonPark Plaza Sherlock Holmes London www.sherlockholmeshotel.com LondonPark Plaza Victoria www.parkplaza.com LondonPark Plaza Westminster Bridge London www.parkplaza.com/london LondonRegents college conference centre www.regents.ac.uk/conferences LondonRenaissance London Heathrow Hotel www.renaissancelondonheathrow.co.uk HounslowRoyal Borough of Kensington & chelsea www.rbkc.gov.uk/venues LondonRoyal Garden Hotel www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk LondonRoyal Pharmaceutical Society www.rpsconferences.co.uk/ LondonSavoy Place www.ietvenues.co.uk/savoyplace LondonSt Bride Foundation www.stbridefoundation.org LondonSt Paul’s cathedral www.stpauls.co.uk LondonStrand Palace Hotel www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk LondonThe Honourable Society of The Middle Temple www.middletemplehall.org.uk/ London The Hoxton Hotel www.hoxtonhotels.com LondonThe Montcalm London city at The Brewery www.themontcalmlondoncity.co.uk LondonTrafalgar Events www.trafalgarevents.co.uk LondonTrinity House www.trinityhouse.co.uk LondonTwickenham Experience Ltd www.twickenhamexperience.com TwickenhamVictory Services club www.vsc.co.uk London

chartridge conference centre www.chartridge.co.uk cheshamCranfield Management Development Centre www.cmdc.info CranfieldEasthampstead Park conference centre www.eastpark.co.uk WokinghamEynsham Hall www.eynshamhall.com WitneyHitchin Priory conference centre www.chartridge.co.uk HitchinHoliday inn Hemel Hempstead www.hihemelhempsteadhotel.co.uk Hemel HempsteadHoliday inn Maidenhead / Windsor www.himaidenheadhotel.co.uk Maidenhead

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Kents Hill Park Training & conference centre www.kentshillpark.com Milton KeynesLane End conference centre www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk High WycombeMillbrook Events www.millbrookevents.co.uk BedfordshireMissenden Abbey conference centre www.missendenabbey.co.uk Great MissendenOxford centre www.the-oxford-centre.co.uk OxfordSnozone Milton Keynes www.xscape.co.uk Milton KeynesUniversity of Hertfordshire www.conferencehertfordshire.co.uk HatfieldWilliams F1 conference centre www.williamsf1conferences.com OxfordWyboston Lakes conference & Training centre www.wybostonlakes.co.uk Wyboston

cambridge University Press - The Pitt Building www.cambridge.org/pittbuilding cambridgecEME conference centre www.ceme.co.uk Essex center Parcs Elveden Forest www.centerparcs.co.uk/meetings Brandonchilford Hall www.chilfordhall.co.uk cambridgechurchill college www.churchillconferences.co.uk cambridgeDowning college www.downing-conferences-cambridge.co.uk cambridgeFitzwilliam College www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/conference/ cambridgeHoliday inn Basildon www.hibasildonhotel.co.uk BasildonHomerton conference centre www.homertonconference.com cambridgeHuntingdon Racecourse www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk/ cambridgeshireMoller centre www.mollercentre.co.uk cambridgeRobinson college cambridge www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/conferences cambridgeStoke Rochford Hall www.stokerochfordhall.co.uk Grantham

Albert Hall conference centre www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk NottinghamAustin court - iET Birmingham www.austincourt.co.uk BirminghamBarcelo Hinckley island Hotel www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk HinckleyBeeches conference centre www.chartridge.co.uk Birminghamcenter Parcs Sherwood Forest www.centerparcs.co.uk Newarkconference Aston www.conferenceaston.co.uk Birminghamcoventry Technocentre www.cutp.co.uk coventry

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crowne Plaza Birmingham NEc www.cpbirminghamnechotel.co.uk BirminghamThe Derby conference centre www.thederbyconferencecentre.com DerbyEast Midlands conference centre www.nottinghamconferences.co.uk NottinghamGloucester Rugby club www.kingsholmvenues.co.uk GloucesterHeritage Motor centre http://conference.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ GaydonHillscourt conference centre www.hillscourt.co.uk BirminghamHoldenby House www.holdenby.com NorthamptonHoliday inn Gloucester - cheltenham www.higloucesterhotel.co.uk GloucesterHoliday inn Leicester www.hileicesterhotel.co.uk LeicesterHothorpe Hall www.hothorpe.co.uk LutterworthHTi Leadership centre Ltd www.hti.org.uk coventryimago www.welcometoimago.com LoughboroughKeele conferences www.keele-conference.com KeeleKettering conference centre www.ketteringconference.co.uk KetteringLeicester conferences, University of Leicester www.leicesterconferences.co.uk LeicesterLeicester Tigers Rugby club www.welfordroad.com LeicesterMallory court Hotel www.mallory.co.uk Leamington SpaNational ice centre & capital FM Arena www.nottingham-arena.com NottinghamPark inn by Radisson www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-birminghamwest BirminghamPark Plaza Nottingham www.parkplazanottingham.com NottinghamPride Park Stadium www.prideparkstadium.com DerbyThe Belfry www.thebelfry.com BirminghamThe Priory Rooms www.theprioryrooms.co.uk BirminghamScalford Hall Management Training centre www.scalfordhall.co.uk Melton MowbraySixways Events at Worcester Warriors www.sixwaysevents.co.uk WorcesterStoneleigh Park www.stoneleighpark.com coventryThe international centre www.southwatereventgroup.com TelfordThe University of Derby Enterprise centre www.derby.ac.uk/conferences DerbyThree counties centre www.threecountiescentre.co.uk MalvernTowcester Racecourse & conference centre www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk Towcester

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Uttoxeter Racecourse www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk UttoxeterVenuebirmingham www.venuebirmingham.com BirminghamVillage Hotel & Leisure club Walsall www.village-hotels.com WalsallVillage Hotel Dudley www.village-hotels.com DudleyWarwick conferences www.warwickconferences.com coventryWhittlebury Hall, Management Training centre, Hotel & Spa www.whittleburyhall.co.uk TowcesterWoodbrooke Quaker Study centre www.woodbrooke.org.uk BirminghamWoodland Grange Training & conference centre www.wgrange.com Royal Leamington SpaYarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre www.yarnfieldpark.com Stone

Bangor University www.bangor.ac.uk/conferences BangorBlack Boy inn www.Black-Boy-inn.com GwyneddBW Aberavon Beach Hotel www.aberavonbeach.com SwanseaGregynog Hall www.wales.ac.uk/en/Universityconferencecentre PowysVale Resort www.vale-hotel.com HensolVenue cymru www.venuecymru.co.uk LlandudnoWales Millennium centre www.wmc.org.uk cardiff

1 Park Road www.1parkroad.com WindermereAbode Manchester www.abodehotels.co.uk/manchester ManchesterAcc Liverpool www.accliverpool.com LiverpoolAintree Racecourse & conference centre www.aintree.co.uk LiverpoolAppleby Manor country House Hotel www.applebymanor.co.uk Appleby-in-WestmorlandBest Western Alicia Hotel www.feathers.uk.com/alicia LiverpoolThe Breeze www.thebreeze.biz WarringtonThe Bridgewater Hall www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk ManchesterBritannia Adelphi Hotel www.britanniahotels.com LiverpoolBritannia country House Hotel www.britanniahotels.com ManchesterBritannia Hotel Bolton www.britanniahotels.com BoltonBritannia Hotel on Portland Street www.britanniahotels.com Manchester

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Britannia Hotel Stockport www.britanniahotels.com StockportBruntwood - Booths Park Knutsford www.bruntwood.co.uk KnutsfordBruntwood - No. 1 Portland Street www.bruntwood.co.uk ManchesterBruntwood Ltd - city Tower www.bruntwood.co.uk ManchesterBruntwood Ltd - St James’ Building www.bruntwood.co.uk ManchesterBW Bolholt country Park Hotel www.bw-bolholtcountryparkhotel.co.uk BuryBW Everglades Park Hotel www.lavenderhotels.co.uk WidnesBW Garstang country Hotel & Golf centre www.garstanghotelandgolf.com PrestonBW Park Hall Hotel, Leisure & conference centre www.parkhall-hotel.co.uk PrestonBW Premier Leyland Hotel www.feathers.uk.com/leyland PrestonBW Royal clifton Hotel & Spa www.royalclifton.co.uk Southportcarlisle Racecourse www.carlisle-races.co.uk carlislecastle Green Hotel www.castlegreen.co.uk Kendalcentre For The Urban Built Environment (cube) Gallery www.cube.org.uk Manchestercenter Parcs Whinfell Forest www.centerparcs.co.uk/meetings Penrithchancellors Hotel & conference centre www.chancellorshotel.co.uk Manchesterconference centre at Lace www.conferenceatlace.co.uk Liverpoolcopthorne Manchester Hotel www.millenniumhotels.co.uk Manchestercrown & Mitre Hotel www.peelhotels.co.uk carlislecrown Hotel Wetheral www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk carlislecrowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport Hotel www.crowne-plaza-liverpool.co.uk LiverpoolDalmeny Hotel www.dalmenyhotel.co.uk St Annes - On - SeaDe Vere Venues Whites www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/whites.html BoltonEventcity Limited www.eventcity.co.uk ManchesterFloral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre www.floralpavilion.com WirralForesight centre - University of Liverpool www.foresightcentre.co.uk Liverpool Freemasons Hall www.freemasons-hall.co.uk ManchesterThe Gateway centre www.thegatewaycentre.org LiverpoolHard Rock cafe Manchester www.hardrock.com/manchester ManchesterHaydock Park Racecourse co Ltd www.haydock-park.co.uk Newton Le Willows

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Hilton Liverpool www.hilton.co.uk/liverpool LiverpoolHope Street Hotel www.hopestreethotel.co.uk Liverpoolimperial War Museum North www.iwm.org.uk/conferencesnorth ManchesterThe isla Gladstone conservatory www.theislagladstone.co.uk LiverpoolKing’s House conference centre www.kingshouse.co.uk ManchesterLakeside Hotel www.lakesidehotel.co.uk Newby BridgeLancashire county cricket club www.lccc.co.uk ManchesterLangdale Hotel & Spa www.langdale.co.uk AmblesideLiverpool Hope University www.hope.ac.uk LiverpoolLiverpool John Moores University www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences LiverpoolLiverpool Medical institution www.lmi.org.uk LiverpoolLodore Falls Hotel www.lodorefallshotel.co.uk KeswickLow Wood Hotel www.elh.co.uk WindermereMacdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk ManchesterMacdonald Townhouse Hotel (Princess) www.theprincesshotel.co.uk ManchesterMalmaison Manchester www.malmaison-manchester.com ManchesterManchester Art Gallery www.manchestergalleries.org ManchesterManchester Business School www.mbs.ac.uk ManchesterManchester cathedral www.manchestercathedral.org ManchesterManchester city Football club www.etihadstadium.co.uk ManchesterManchester conference centre www.days-mcc.co.uk ManchesterManchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel www.manchestermarriottva.co.uk ManchesterManchester Metropolitan University www.mmu.ac.uk ManchesterManchester Town Hall www.manchester.gov.uk ManchesterManchester United Football club www.manutd.com ManchesterMercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel www.mercure.com ManchesterDoubletree by Hilton Manchester http://doubletree1.hilton.com ManchesterMonkhouse Hill cottages www.monkhousehill.co.uk cumbriaNess Botanic Gardens www.nessgardens.org.uk South WirralNewton Rigg college www.newtonrigg.ac.uk Penrith


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Abundant Life Conference Centre www.alccevents.co.uk BradfordAlea Leeds www.aleacasinos.com LeedsBagden Hall Country House & Golf Course www.classiclodges.co.uk HuddersfieldBewleys Hotel Leeds www.bewleyshotels.com LeedsBritannia Hotel Wigan www.britanniahotels.com WiganBritannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel www.britanniahotels.com LeedsBroomgrove Conference & Training Centre www.eef.org.uk/venues SheffieldBurn Hall Hotel & Conference Centre www.burn-hall.co.uk YorkCedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk YorkThe Craiglands Hotel www.craiglands.co.uk IlkleyCrown Spa Hotel www.crownspahotel.com ScarboroughCrowne Plaza Leeds www.leeds.crowneplaza.com LeedsThe Headingley Experience www.leedsrugby.com LeedsHilton Leeds City www.hilton.co.uk/leedscity LeedsHinsley Hall www.hinsley-hall.co.uk LeedsLeeds City Museum www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries LeedsLeeds Town Hall www.conferenceculture.co.uk LeedsLeeds Trinity University College www.leedstrinity.ac.uk LeedsLeeds United www.leedsunitedvenue.com LeedsLivius Events - Ripon Racecourse www.livius-events.co.uk RiponNational Coal Mining Museum www.ncm.org.uk WakefieldMarriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club www.marriott.co.uk BradfordMidland Hotel Bradford www.midland-hotel-bradford.com Bradford

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Park Plaza Leeds www.parkplaza.com LeedsPudsey conference centre www.leeds.gov.uk LeedsPavilions of Harrogate www.pavilionsofharrogate.com HarrogateRoyal Armouries international www.rai-events.co.uk LeedsRudding Park Hotel & Golf www.ruddingpark.co.uk HarrogateSnozone castleford www.xscape.co.uk castlefordThackray Museum www.thackraymuseum.org LeedsThe carriageworks www.conferenceculture.co.uk Leeds Tiger 11 Limited www.hillside-leeds.co.uk Leeds The Assembly Rooms www.assemblyrooms.co.uk Newcastle Upon Tyne University of Leeds - Conference Office www.universallyleeds.co.uk Leeds University of Sunderland www.sunderland.ac.uk Sunderland University of York - York conferences www.yorkconferences.com York Weetwood Hall conference centre Hotel www.weetwood.co.uk Leeds Well Met conferencing www.wellmetconferencing.com Leeds Wetherby Racecourse & conference centre www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Wetherby Yorkshire Sculpture Park www.ysp.co.uk Wakefield

AEcc www.aecc.co.uk AberdeenEdinburgh conference centre www.edinburgh-conference.com Edinburgh Edinburgh First, University of Edinburgh www.edinburghfirst.com Edinburgh Macdonald crutherland House Hotel www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk Glasgow Snozone Braehead www.xscape.co.uk Glasgow Teacher Building www.teacherbuilding.co.uk Glasgow University of St Andrews www.discoverstandrews.com St Andrews

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Event Assured Braintree East Anglia www.event-assured.com

MMb Software Ltd Great Dunmow East Anglia www.mmb-rms.com

Ungerboeck Systems International Germany www.ungerboeck.com

FtF Worldwide Shefford Home counties www.ftfworldwide.net

Prestige Purchasing Ltd Great Linford Home counties www.prestige-purchasing.com

&Meetings Ltd London London www.andmeetings.com

Conde Nast Johansens London London www.johansens.com

Confex Group London London www.international-confex.co.uk

Delaware North Companies (Wembley) Ltd London London www.wembleystadium.com

Patch Media London London www.patchmedia.co.uk

PkF (Uk) LLP London London www.pkf.co.uk

PSAv Presentation Services Europe London London www.psav.eu/

Sodexo Prestige Hq London London www.prestigeexperience.co.uk

venue Find London London www.venuefind.co.uk

Access Conference Connections Lichfield Midlands www.accessbookings.com

bright Sky Events Ltd coalville Midlands www.brightskyevents.co.uk

HrG Uk Groups & Meetings Service Leicester Midlands www.hrgworldwide.com

University College birmingham Birmingham Midlands www.ucb.ac.uk

bW venues York North East www.bestwestern.co.uk

Great Potential business tourism Specialists York North East www.greatpotential.co.uk

blue Dog Productions Ltd Winchfield South East www.bluedogproductions.co.uk

bridget baker Consulting Brighton South East www.bridgetbaker.co.uk

CC4000 Limited Ashford South East www.cc4000.com

Conference venues Countrywide London South East www.cvconline.co.uk

Davies tanner Tunbridge Wells South East www.daviestanner.com

Eclipse Presentations Ltd Beckenham South East www.eclipse-presentations.co.uk

Evocos Silverbear Ltd Guildford South East www.evocos.co.uk

Greenworks Solutions Ltd Edenbridge South East www.greenworkssolutions.co.uk

i-Smart crawley South East www.ismartsoftware.com

Office Events Brighton South East www.eclipseleisure.co.uk

Priava Richmond South East www.parrimark.com

target response Edenbridge South East www.target-response.co.uk

the Event Wall Newdigate South East www.theeventwall.com

Choose Your Event.Com ilminster South West www.chooseyourevent.co.uk

Event Exchange Ltd Bradford On Avon South West www.eventexchange.co.uk

Passkey International Uk Ltd Swindon South West www.velvetsoftware.co.uk

venuedirectory.Com Bournemouth South West www.venuedirectory.com

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