JANUARY 2020
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PIECING TOGETHER YOUR IDEAL VENUE
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Woburn Hotel
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The Rugby Squad
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
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Bournemouth West Cliff
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The Birmingham Pitch
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Trending Venues
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New Year, Old Budget!
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Featured Group: Clarion Cedar Court Hotel
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Evolution London
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Venue Offers
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Innside by Melia Manchester
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Meet the Team & Using Our Services
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Woburn Hotel
Day Rates from
£50
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 9PX
Just an hour from London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge, Woburn Hotel on the well-known Woburn Abbey Estate offers a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences and corporate celebrations. The 3,000 acre deer park and Humphry Repton inspired landscape certainly makes for a memorable backdrop for team-building activities too. Home to seven beautiful function rooms and suites, The Canaletto Suite, with a maximum capacity of 60 delegates, creates a formal and elegant backdrop for private dining, presentations and boardroom meetings. The smaller Conservatory welcomes up to eight people, and has views over the hotel’s courtyard and cottage
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7 Function Rooms
80 Free On-site Spaces
Free WiFi
24hr Rates from
£175
suites. It also makes for a beautiful breakout space when used in combination with the Canaletto Suite. The true show piece of the estate is the Sculpture Gallery. Originally constructed by Henry Holland for the 5th Duke of Bedford as an orangery and then increasingly used to display the Duke’s personal collection of sculptures, The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey offers a truly impressive setting. Furthermore, the Gallery has its own private terrace and gardens overlooking a lake. With a dedicated event organiser, free WiFi and award-wining catering, Woburn Hotel is a world leader.
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum Kensington, London SW7 4DN
A dedicated meetings and conference team, newly refurbished meeting space and a location in the heart of London put the Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum on the map for event organisers and meeting bookers. The large conference centre contains 11 meeting rooms which all benefit from natural light and air-conditioning. The Studio welcomes up to 400 delegates and has a fitted screen and projector plus its own sound proofed walls. It’s a popular event space for weddings and corporate celebrations. At the opposite end of the
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11 Function Rooms
Free WiFi
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Day Rates from
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scale, the M2 is the smallest room and is perfect for a boardroom meeting with ten executives around the table. The hotel’s conference centre also boasts a state-ofthe-art business lounge with printing and copying facilities as well as high-speed WiFi. Catering for corporate events includes the Simply Uplifting menu which has dishes designed to keep delegates’ energy and attention levels up.
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Championship meetings and premier pitches, goal scoring conferences and memorable team-building innings; next time you’re considering a Midlands venue for a corporate event, take a small step away from the city centre and head to one of Birmingham’s inspiring sports venues. From a world-class cricket ground to premier football stadia, hosting a boardroom meeting, large corporate celebration, conference or exhibition is staged with world winning facilities and superb support services. Plus with these venues well versed in welcoming thousands of national and international visitors, the welcome is warm, transport links are good and ample on-site parking is assured.
Birmingham City Football Club Photo by fitzyt [CC BY 3.0]
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Edgbaston Cricket Ground Birmingham, West Midlands B5 7QU
Edgbaston Cricket Ground is well connected to Birmingham’s major network of roads and public transport routes, and is about a 15-minute journey from the city centre. The test match cricket venue can host up to 800 delegates and offers a choice of eight impressive, flexible function spaces with views over the iconic cricket pitch. For a small meeting, presentation or pitch, the venue’s Executive Boxes on the third floor of the new stand, provide a touch of luxury and exclusivity to an event. Four of the boxes feature bi-fold doors and access to a private balcony and executive lounge. Not just for meetings, boxes can be used as break-out space, quiet zones and also make for an interesting backdrop for a drinks reception. The largest space is the ground floor Exhibition Hall which adjoins the main reception area. This blank
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canvas area can be used for sporting events and concerts as well as product launches and parties. Demonstrating its flexibility and popularity, it has hosted catwalk fashion shows, wedding fairs and national award dinners too. For a mid-scale event welcoming up to 300 guests, the Members Lounge continues with a theme of exclusivity with its own private entrance, bar, restaurant and restroom facilities and naturally, superb views to bowl over delegates! Technical support is available from the on-site team who are passionate about creating successful events where delegates and guests have the best experience. With large screen TVs and the latest audio visual equipment, free WiFi in all conference and public areas plus delicious catering options, an event at Edgbaston Cricket Ground is definitely in safe hands.
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Aston Villa Football Club Birmingham, West Midlands B6 6HE
Birmingham boasts two of the world’s oldest professional football teams with Aston Villa (1874) and Birmingham City (1875). The impressive Villa Park offers a wide range of executive boxes, lounges, suites and restaurants for hosting events. With Aston Villa playing premiership football, delegates can anticipate premier facilities and exceptional service levels. Recently recognised as Venue of the Year 2019 at the prestigious Birmingham Awards, Villa Park’s hospitality area - the Holte Suite - is an exciting space for corporate
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events. Located at the Holte End of the stadium, the elegant ground floor space enjoys access to its own car park, entrance and foyer area and has a scene stealing mezzanine level that overlooks the main suite. Welcoming 700 delegates for a theatre-style event or 500 people for a gala, the Holte Suite works equally well for black tie receptions and white collar presentations. High quality, state-of-the-art audio visuals and an experienced AV team, plus a dedicated event coordinator and free WiFi ensure events will run smoothly, even if they should last longer than 90 minutes and fall into extra time!
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Birmingham City Football Club Birmingham, West Midlands B9 4RL
Named after the comedy legend and devoted fan of Birmingham FC, the Jasper Carrott Suite at St Andrew’s Stadium is the latest edition to the team’s collection of suites. What makes the Jasper unique though, is the panoramic views of both the pitch and the city. Along with these exciting views, the suite boasts a modern décor and open plan layout, a private bar and an option for a dance floor too. Capacities are good;
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150 for a party and 180 delegates for a presentation in theatre-style seating. Air-conditioning and free WiFi keep everyone cool and connected and with an award-winning catering team delivering a delicious line-up of menus, a championship event, and a win for Birmingham, is the final score!
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West Bromwich Albion Football Club West Bromwich, West Midlands B71 4LF
Situated just under four miles from the city centre and home to championship football, The Hawthorns is where West Bromwich Albion FC are enjoying a successful 2019/20 season and look to finish way ahead of their rivals Birmingham. Located minutes from the M5 and with direct rail and metro links to Birmingham city centre, the stadium facilities have benefited from recent refurbishment works. In addition to providing a contemporary backdrop for corporate events, state-of-the-art audio visuals ensure company messages are seamlessly delivered.
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The Hawthorns also offers an exciting and exclusive opportunity to hire the football pitch for corporate kick abouts and competitions as well as charity days. From team-talks in the dressing rooms to walking through the tunnel and running onto the pitch, delegates can really get a feel for being a professional player, experiencing the pre-match nerves and rush of adrenaline as the whistle blows for kick off! Perfect for some company in-house competition as well as encouraging communication and other important team-building skills, this game of football is sure to excite some calls of ‘they think it’s all over! It is now!’
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If you’re looking to secure a great New Year saving on delegate day rates, look no further! Our 20 for £22 or less will help stretch the budget in 2020.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 8AD
Day Rates from
£18
Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel Manchester, Greater Manchester M90 4WP
Day Rates from
£19
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New Year, Old Budget!
The H Suite Birmingham, West Midlands B16 0AA
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Laura Ashley Hotel, The Lliffe Coventry Coventry, Warwickshire CV3 4EQ
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West Midlands Golf Club
& The Lake at Barston Restaurant Solihull, West Midlands B92 0LB
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£20
Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa Sheffield, South Yorkshire S7 1NQ
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£20
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Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7EQ
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Best Western Chilworth Manor Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT
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£20
Best Western Plus Milford Hotel Leeds, West Yorkshire LS25 5LQ
Day Rates from
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Stifford Hall Hotel Grays, Essex RM16 5UE
Day Rates from
£22
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Arnos Manor Hotel Arnos Vale, Bristol BS4 3HQ
Day Rates from
£20
Best Western Grimsby Oaklands Hall Hotel Grimsby, Lincolnshire DN37 7LF
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Best Western Crewe Arms Hotel Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6DN
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Best Western Stoke on Trent City Centre Hotel Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST1 5NB
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New Year, Old Budget!
Station Hotel Perth, Perth & Kinross PH2 8HE
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£15
The Kcom Stadium Hull, East Yorkshire HU3 6HU
Day Rates from
£18.50
Colworth Park Conference & Events Bedford, Bedfordshire MK44 1LQ
Day Rates from
£17
Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1BA
Day Rates from
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Evolution London
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Battersea, London SW8 4NW
This is a flexible and unique venue in the heart of Battersea Park. Purpose-built, it boasts close to 6,000 square metres ready to be transformed into a large conference, exhibition, product launch, award ceremony or corporate celebration. Evolution London can easily seat 2,000 dinner guests, host 4,000 people for a reception or 3,500 delegates attending a theatre-style event. Past events have included fashion shows, charity fundraisers and televised events too.
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With its blank canvas styling, the potential at Evolution London is huge and with an experienced in-house team to guide and advise, making the most of the state-of-the-art venue and all it offers, is not difficult. Adding to the facilities and services, the technical on-site partners can offer a high-spec production package and the resident caterers will create innovative menus to compliment your event.
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Innside by Melia Manchester
Day Rates from
£35
Manchester, Gtr Manchester M15 4RP
Innside Manchester is the first in the UK and brings a contemporary, fresh approach to hospitality. Located in the vibrant First Street development in the heart of Manchester, in a stunning new building, the largest event room is the Chadwick Suite with 300m2 of space and a maximum capacity of 300 delegates. The suite has an integrated LCD projector, screen and blackout curtains plus for smaller events, the Chadwick
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5 Function Rooms
Free WiFi
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24hr Rates from
£175
can be divided into three separate areas, all with their own internal cloakroom. WiFi is available in all the conference rooms and for delegates staying on a 24-hour rate, the hotel offers excellent leisure facilities. Innside Manchester has superb transport links and is just a short walk from Manchester Central and Deansgate.
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BT Murrayfield
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Sixways Stadium
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£30
Worcester, Worcestershire WR3 8ZE
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Home to the Worcester Warriors A 65 acre complex including the stadium and surrounding training pitches Modern and bright meeting rooms with impressive views of the pitch Maximum capacity is 700 delegates An all-weather artificial grass pitch is available for team-building days, concerts and marquee events Free parking for up to 1,000 vehicles.
Allianz Park Hendon, London NW4 1R
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£35
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Home to the Saracens 26 acres of green space including the state-of-the-art stadium and access to The Priory Collection (one of the world’s most valuable sporting collections) Superb transport links to the M1, M25, A1, A41 and the North Circular Maximum capacity is 2,000 delegates and free parking for 800 vehicles A Kosher kitchen licensed by the London Beth Din.
The Rugby Squad
Emerald Headingley Stadium Leeds, West Yorkshire LS6 3BR
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£29
Home to Leeds Rhinos, Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Yorkshire Carnegie The only conference and events facility in the world to overlook two international sports stadia Brand new AV equipment in modern meeting rooms Adaptable conference spaces to create bespoke events Maximum capacity is 350 delegates Easy access via road, rail, or air, and ample on-site parking.
BT Murrayfield Edinburgh, Midlothian EH12 5PJ
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Home to the national side One of the largest gala dinner experiences with a capacity for 1,100 guests 1,500 square metres of exhibition space Training pitches for team-building events Exclusive pitch side arrival for delegates Superb transport links include the stadium’s own tram stop!
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Bournemouth West Cliff
Day Rates from
£28
Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5JS
24hr Rates from
£130
From a conference or gala dinner for 200 guests to a private dining occasion or discreet boardroom meeting, Bournemouth West Cliff combines excellent facilities and services with inviting garden spaces for company BBQs, drinks receptions and refreshment areas.
Sauvignon Suite also has a private bar and benefits from a stage, dance floor and restroom facilities. It has access to an adjoining garden too, which as well as being a useful and enjoyable space for refreshments, accommodates team-building events too.
Event organisers have a choice of five rooms. The Merlot is the largest, with a capacity for 200 delegates. With its own private lounge and bar and direct disabled access, the air-conditioned space is ideal for a conference or celebration.
For a small boardroom meeting, the Cabernet Boardroom is purpose-built and features eight hour comfort chairs, an impressive conference table and an interactive plasma screen.
Slightly smaller and welcoming up to 150 guests, the
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5 Function Rooms
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Overnight delegates have excellent health and leisure facilities at their disposal too.
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Oulton Hall Leeds
Slaley Hall Hotel
The Queens
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 8HN
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland NE47 0BX
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 1PJ
Doubletree by Hilton Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort
Delta by Marriott Cheltenham Chase Hotel
Aloft Liverpool
Brigg, Lincolnshire DN20 0AQ
Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3 4PB
Liverpool, Merseyside L2 5QW
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort
Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln
Stratford Manor
Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 0PY
Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1YW
Telford, Shropshire TF7 4DT
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Nottingham Belfry
Dunston Hall
Doubletree by Hilton Oxford Belfry
Nottinghamshire NG8 6PY
Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8PQ
Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2JW
The Grand, York
Holiday Inn Kenilworth Warwick
Delta Hotels by Marriott Milton Keynes
York, North Yorkshire YO1 6GD
Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1ED
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6HL
Holiday Inn Express Leigh Sports Village
Doubletree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon
Leigh, Lancashire WN7 4JY
Warwickshire CV37 6QQ
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Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 3RH
Conveniently located just off the M62, this 4-star hotel has 15 air-conditioned meeting rooms with audio visual equipment and free WiFi. It welcomes a maximum of 400 delegates and has free parking for up to 250 vehicles.
Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 3QZ
Extensive business and banqueting facilities in a choice of 18 conference and function suites with the largest space welcoming up to 500 delegates for a theatre style event. Extensive parking, free WiFi and a popular health club which is free to use for 24-hour delegates.
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Cedar Court Harrogate, Ascend Hotel Collection Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5AH
An historic Grade II listed property with views over the 200 acre Stray parkland. Located close to the railway station and just a short drive from the A1, the hotel offers a choice of ten function rooms, with the Cedar Suite the largest, welcoming up to 300 delegates. Small boardroom meetings and private dining occasions are equally at home here.
Clarion Cedar Court Bradford
Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 8HW As one of the largest purpose-built conference and banqueting venues in the North, Cedar Court Hotel Bradford offers an extensive choice of meeting and event spaces, with a maximum capacity for 300 delegates. Ample parking, 20 minutes from the centre of Leeds and with its own motorway!
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