Issue 63 November ‘22
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3 Corporatemagazine 01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm The ICC Birmingham Doubletree by Hilton Hull Staff Picks Doubletree By Hilton Lincoln Vast Venues: Think Big 2022 Christmas Party Leicester Marriott Hotel Durham Cricket Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Showcase Venues Delegate Deals Meet the Team Using our Services 46 04 54 06 08 28 30 42 26 52 44 58 61 62 Contents Findmeaconference and Findmeahotelroom are both divisions of Infotel Solutions Ltd Some images may not depict room & catering protocols due to Covid-19 procedures. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing. Front Cover: De Vere Wokefield Estate, Reading
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Doubletree by Hilton Hull
Introducing East Yorkshire’s largest hotel event space, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull.
contemporary and convenient venue in the heart of the city centre surrounded by iconic attractions and shops, as well as being just a five-minute walk from Hull Paragon Interchange train station.
This stylish hotel has eight flexible meeting rooms and a 9,000-square-foot pillarless ballroom, seating up to 1,000 delegates. Each space is equipped with the latest AV technology and air-conditioning, with a dedicated events team always on hand to help.
The Lexington Rooftop Bar is the perfect place to meet for business or leisure, serving up light bites and a selection of expertly mixed cocktails on the heated outdoor terrace, providing elegant rooftop views across the city.
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Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln
Situated on England's oldest inland Harbour, the Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln serves as a perfect backdrop for a variety of events including conferences, small meetings, training, weddings, and celebrations.
The historic city centre hotel features eight flexible event spaces including two exclusive outdoor rooftop terraces. The 1,000-square-foot of fully air-conditioned space can accommodate up to 400 guests, perfect for anything from small meetings up to an industry conference or dinner.
The hotel's catering and banquet service treats delegates to locally sourced produce which can be tailored to cater to lunch buffets or a plated dinner service. Alternatively, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill offers an urban yet scenic dining experience for delegates to savour.
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Thinking big and looking to host a large-scale event? We’ve got you covered! Findmeaconference has a vast choice of impressive venues around the UK: Here are just a few of our favourites.
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Our first venue takes us to Milton Keynes; A modern city built for modern people. Conveniently located halfway between Birmingham and London, with Cambridge, Oxford, and Leicester all a similar distance away, meaning over 18 million people live within just one hour away.
Stadium MK is a 30,530-seat stadium within the city, and home to DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes The largest space is the Marshall Arena, boasting a maximum capacity of up to 5000 people, making this venue unbeatable for largescale conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, product launches, parties, and live events.
The Arena is equipped with over 2,500 square metres of blank-canvas with two balconies, six breakout spaces, six bars, and excellent front-of-house facilities. This highly versatile space is just waiting to be transformed into your best event ever.
With room for up to 1,450 vehicles on-site, parking is never a problem for this impeccable venue.
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Now to Manchester, a vibrant and bustling city known around the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. You’ll be spoilt for choice when visiting the city, with a vast choice of unique bars, restaurants, hotels, and shops. It's no surprise that Manchester has gained a reputation as one of the most happening cities in Europe.
Right in the centre of the city, sits Manchester Central, an award-winning conference venue. Manchester Central’s huge, vaulted arches and station clock has made the venue an iconic landmark for over 140 years.
Welcoming up to 10,000 delegates with a total of 29 spaces that provide the perfect platform for all events. The largest space is the Central Hall, a room full of character. This uninterrupted and column-free space can be used for any event.
Alternatively, the Exchange Hall is a multi-purpose space that allows for maximum creativity. Perfect for anything from exhibitions to large-scale banqueting and able to hold up to 1,600 delegates in a theatre-style set-up.
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Offering something for everyone, the West Midlands is a favourite for event organisers thanks to its prime location. Known as England’s second city, Birmingham is packed full of impressive attractions and is widely connected, with 90 per cent of the country being within just four hours of the city.
Located opposite the city’s famous National Exhibition Centre, Hilton Birmingham Metropole is one of the UK’s largest conference hotels with flexible meeting space for events up to a substantial 2,000 delegates.
The hotel has 33 meeting and event rooms, the largest being the recently refurbished Monarch suite, hosting up to 2,000 guests in a theatre-style set-up. This impressive suite also benefits from a private entrance, foyer, cloakroom, and adjustable cathode lighting.
Hosting over 1,800 successful conferences each year, the Hilton Birmingham Metropole is easily accessible by air, rail and road with 700 on-site parking spaces.
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Swap out the hustle and bustle of city life with a peaceful rural retreat. Nestled in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, Whittlebury Park is more than just a meeting space; it’s the perfect countryside venue to host your large-scale event. The versatile meeting rooms, conference suites, and hundreds of acres of parkland allow for a wide range of event opportunities.
The Brooklands is an exceptional ground-floor conference space allowing up to 500 delegates. An extensive bar, kitchen and cloakroom make this the perfect suite for exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, and more.
Being an independently run venue, the experienced event team have great freedom to create bespoke events to suite your needs. This can include organising marquees, activities, entertainment and catering in their fabulous grounds and rooms, utilising indoor and outdoor spaces for events with up to 3,000 guests.
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Durham Cricket
Located in the heart of County Durham, this unique venue provides delegates with a timeless backdrop at a traditional English cricket ground.
A total of nine meeting rooms and suites allow space for up to 300 delegates. All of which include LCD projectors, flip charts, stationery, free parking, mineral water and complimentary Wifi. An additional 15 executive boxes boast panoramic balcony views across the picturesque cricket pitch.
The highly professional team and dedicated Events Manager at Durham Cricket will be on hand to organise and manage any event down to every detail. Ensuring a first-class service and memorable experience.
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Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa
Located in Kettering, Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa is a Grade I Listed luxury country house nestled in 25 acres of manicured grounds. This historic hotel offers the perfect retreat to guests and delegates alike.
to the vast range of luxury meeting spaces, Rushton Hall can host all types of events, from smaller meetings in an intimate room, to larger conferences in the Orangery’s stunning ballroom.
The Orangery is a impressive addition to Rushton Hall and provides a fantastic setting for meetings. Comprised of the Grand Hall, the Ballroom, the State Room, and the Picture Gallery all perfect for conferences and dinners.
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Christmas Parties are a great way to reward your teams for their hard work throughout the year. They provide an opportunity for colleagues to let their hair down and create lasting memories together. Read on for a selection of fabulous venues offering a variety of Christmas packages.
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giving your guests ample opportunity to enjoy the evening and dance the night away. There is a choice between the large Devonshire and the medium-sized Hadfield Suites. For a low-cost option, the venue offers a two-course party night on Thursdays and Sundays. If you’re looking for a more private event, the venue offers exclusive hire options for 60, 80 and 100 guests. These packages include complimentary bedrooms, arrival drinks, room hire, dinner and wine. £39.00 per person Packages from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 8BW Doubletree
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Let the spectacle astound you at the Sandown Christmas masquerade ball, where guests can experience the mystery and Venetian style, with a glass of
on arrival, delicious food and entertainment. The fun of dressing up, the elegant atmosphere and dancing with friends and colleagues are sure
memorable evening. If you’re looking for a more traditional Christmas Party, this venue also offers private and shared party nights which can include private room hire, arrival drinks, festive food menu, full event management and more! £62.00 per person Packages from Esher, Surrey KT10 9A Sandown Park Racecourse
Are you looking for something a little different for your Christmas party?
Among the many Christmas options at Hatherley Manor Hotel, are the Las Vegas Casino party nights, where guests can test their luck and skill and play with fun money at a range of casino tables.
Let your team have the time of their lives at a Grease and Dirty Dancing tribute night, sure to get guests dancing and singing along! The venue also offers a Winter Wonderland and Festive Feast and Fizz party nights.
those who want to avoid driving, the hotel offers a Booze and Snooze rate for their guestrooms when booking a Christmas party.
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Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL2 9QA Hatherley Manor Hotel Gloucester
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Party nights at the Belfry Hotel involve dancing, laughter and good times for all, with the venue being decked out in festive novelties and decorations, perfect for getting everyone in the festive spirit. Step
lavish Great
inspired Christmas party at the Belfry, giving guests a fun opportunity to get dressed up and let their hair down. An alternative option is the Ryder Grill Friday Night Buffet. Guests will not be disappointed as the executive head chef, Robert Bates and his team only
the best quality, locally sourced ingredients
their dishes. With decorated tables, live music and excellent food, your event is
a hit with guests. £59.95 per person Packages from Birmingham, West Midlands B76 9PR The Belfry
Denham Grove
Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB9 5DG
Festive lunches, afternoon teas, tribute nights, and joiner party nights are available at Denham Grove this holiday season.
For those who love a party, the classic Festive Party Night option is perfect, offering food, music and dancing, plus get a free organiser place when you book for more than ten people.
Get your guests on their feet at a Michael Bublé or Madonna tribute evening, each one a proven crowd-pleaser. Guests can enjoy a festive cocktail upon arrival, enjoy a three-course dinner with wine, Christmas hats and crackers, then take to the dance floor and have a holly jolly time. £37.50 per person
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Leicester Marriott Hotel
The four-star Leicester Marriott Hotel is known for its event facilities, offering versatile spaces, first-class catering, state-of-the-art equipment, and high-speed Wifi. With 966 square metres of conference facilities and 20 flexible meeting rooms, the hotel is ideal for both large-scale and small business meetings.
The largest meeting room, the newly renovated Grove Suite, seats up to 500 theatre-style or 300 delegates for a dinner set-up; Making it the perfect space for product launches, weddings, and exhibitions.
Leicester’s central location makes it accessible from all directions. Situated in Enderby, near King Power Stadium, home of Leicester FC, Leicester Cricket Ground and just minutes from the M1.
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The ICC Birmingham
For over 30 years the ICC has provided a location that not only brings people together, but sparks real change.
The multi-award-winning International Convention Centre offers an extensive range of first-class facilities and welcomes up to 3,000 delegates across it’s ten meeting rooms, ten conference halls, auditorium, and media suites.
Not just for large-scale events, the International Convention Centre’s executive rooms accommodate up to 30 delegates for boardroom meetings, private dining and training sessions.
The venues’ central location is unrivalled with 90 percent of the UK able to get reach the venue within four hours.
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Banbury Wroxton House Hotel
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Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 6QB The two well-equipped private rooms at Banbury Wroxton House Hotel are well-equipped and offer natural daylight with convenient break-out areas and garden access. The lower lounge holds 20 delegates and makes for a more informal set-up to meet up and discuss business. £45 £145Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
4701775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm Corporatemagazine Venue Showcase Bridge Hotel & Spa Wetherby, West Yorkshire S22 5HS The Bridge Hotel and Spa, is an independent four-star conference venue in the heart of West Yorkshire and only a five minutes drive from the A1. Offering competitive rates across five rooms for both 24-hour and day delegates, this award-winning hotel can hold up to 175 guests. £35 £120Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
48 Venue Showcase The Olde Barn, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2HT The Olde Barn boasts eight great meeting spaces,two of which have private access to the hotel gardens.The purpose-built Allington Suite, on the ground floor, is the largest room and can accommodate up to 300 delegates theatre-style. £45 £125Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
49 Corporatemagazine 01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm Venue Showcase London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale Maida Vale, London NW6 5RP The stylish London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale features 4,542 square feet of well-lit venue space suited to all occasions. The six newly renovated meeting rooms offer delegates flexible options and state-of-the-art equipment with the capacity to host both intimate parties or an impressive 180 people. £55 £220Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
50 Venue Showcase De Vere Wokefield Estate Reading, Berkshire RG7 3AE The De Vere Wokefield Estate is located just South-West of London in 250 acres of tranquil parkland. The recently refurbished Smart Space area, the Hub, is a purposely designed meetings space, with seven meeting rooms, a lounge, a refreshments station plus high-tech audio-visual equipment and superfast wifi. £40 £160Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
5101775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm Corporatemagazine Venue Showcase De Vere Cotswold Water Park South Cerney, Gloucestershire GL7 5FP Situated among the rustic villages, rolling hills and calming lakes of the Cotswolds, the De Vere Cotswolds Water Park provides a peaceful location for your next meeting, event or conference. The spacious Mallard and Kingfisher suites are ideal for large events, being able to accommodate up to 400 and 370 guests. £45 £175Day Rates from 24hr Rates from
With 45 hotels across the UK, each with its own unique style, every Macdonald Hotel is full of individual charm and strong local character. Run by real hoteliers who have the genuine passion and experience to make their service, dining, and accommodation the very best it can be.
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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf Club
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Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DJ
Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa
Camberley,
Surrey GU15 2BG
Ascot,
Berkshire SL5 9JH
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54 A collection of hotels and venues that are trending with our Findmeaconference specialists. Wolverhampton Wanderers Molineux Stadium Ufford Park Hotel Golf & Spa Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 4QR Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1QW Brownsover Hall HotelTylney Hall Hotel Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1HUHampshire, RG27 9AZ
5501775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm Macdonald Ansty Hall Northampton Saints Conference Centre Hillscourt Best Western Edinburgh South Braid Hills Hotel Moor Hall Conference Centre Ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport Coventry, Warwickshire CV7 9HZ Northampton, Northamptonshire NN5 5BG Birmingham, West Midlands B45 8RS Edinburgh, Midlothian EH10 6JD Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QH Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1PJ Corporatemagazine
56 Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 2XE Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JR Bromsgrove Hotel & SpaMacdonald Bear Hotel Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 0JBWoodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SZ Macdonald Alveston Manor Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf Club & Country Club Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 7HP Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DJ
57 Corporatemagazine 01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm The Lowry Hotel Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel Venue Cranfield Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa Chapel Wharf, Manchester M3 5LH Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 1NQ Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 4FP Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2HU Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 0HG Camberley, Surrey GU15 2BG
58 Crowne Plaza Plymouth City Centre Plymouth, Devon PL1 2HJ DDR Rates Delegate Deals Lea Marston Hotel Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire B76 0BY Autumn Conference Offers Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QG Tea and Talk! Tottenham Hotspur Conferences & Events Tottenham, London N17 0BX World Cup Screenings
59 Bredbury Hall Hotel Stockport, Greater Manchester SK6 2DH £1 Parking Offer 01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am -5.30pm Corporatemagazine Delegate Deals Stanton House Hotel Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7SD Firework Conference Offer Charlecote Pheasant Hotel Royal Kings Arms Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV35 9EWLancaster, Lancashire LA1 1JG Autumn DDRFestive Party Night!
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