Issue 59 July ‘22
MEET IN STYLE Our specialist team of reservation agents and venue finders are on hand to help with your meeting and conferencing enquiries.
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Novotel Leicester
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Kettering Park Hotel
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Ready to Tee Off
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Solent Hotel & Spa
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Connect at Millennium Point
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In a spin over England’s all-rounders!
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Holiday Inn Basildon
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Cottons Hotel & Spa
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LGH Hotel Management
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Venue Spotlight
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Staff Picks
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Delegate Deals
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Meet the Team
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Using our Services
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: Sandford Springs Golf Club
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Featured Venue
Novotel Leicester Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 4JS Max Capacity
220
Day Rates from
£28
24hr Rates from
£105
The ten-storey Novotel Leicester opened its doors in 2019 and boasts six state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Each space is purpose-built and adaptable for a range of conferences and events. Modern AV equipment, natural daylight and 82-inch screens will keep guests inspired throughout the day. The Westmoreland Suite is the largest of the six and ideal for an exhibition or banquet for up to 220 delegates. The room can also be broken down into four individual breakout spaces. Alternatively, the Haramead Suite is a perfect setting for a smaller standalone meeting. The on-site restaurant and bar Nine B will captivate guests with its contemporary interior and high-quality artisan menu. Serving up internationally inspired cuisine and creative cocktails, it’s sure to impress any delegate.
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Kettering Park Hotel Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6XT Max Capacity
260
Day Rates from
£35
24hr Rates from
£150
Kettering Park hotel is one of the most central locations in the UK, within 2 hours of 75% of the population and just a 55-minute high-speed train journey from London. This venue itself boasts 16 conference, training, and meeting rooms. The largest space being the Rutland Suite, providing ample space and natural daylight while hosting up to 260 delegates in a theatre-setting. For something a bit more informal, outdoor setups are available complete with beanbags and giant Jenga! All delegate rates feature refreshments and unlimited servings of tea and coffee, in addition to free parking and use of the spa facilities. For a great dining experience, the One Rosette restaurant and bar serves a delicious menu sourced from local produce. Complete with an outdoor terrace with sweeping views across the landscaped gardens, Al Fresco dining is a must.
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A charity golf day can be the perfect setting for entertaining clients at the same time as putting your company’s chosen charity in the spotlight. Mixing a meeting and teeing off with an in-house competition over nine or 18 holes is another option. It’s not all about the rough, the fairway and the greens though! The following courses offer superb corporate facilities, excellent levels of service and delegate rates that make choosing a golf course for a standalone meeting a good value option too. And if you do want to incorporate a round of golf into your day, then the time is par-fect!
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It’s impossible not to be impressed at Sandford Springs Golf Club in Hampshire. Set in the rolling hills of Watership Down territory, this golf venue has a unique 27-hole layout, with three 9-hole looped circuits; The Park, The Woods and The Lakes. The first nine are played on The Park Course. This par 34 round will challenge with strong winds that are more common on a links course. The signature ninth hole is protected by lakes and bunkers, so accuracy will reward golfers here! The middle nine of The Woods will impress with its tree-lined fairways and tricky greens. At par 36, this circuit is the hardest of the three and with a particularly challenging 13th over water and a deep bunker, its time to get combative on this course!
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The back nine of the Lakes Course includes par fours and a par five, to create a pretty relentless start and with lakes everywhere, this circuit is not for the fainthearted! When it’s time to sit down for business, Sandford Springs Golf Club offers meeting and event spaces in the clubhouse and hotel. Welcoming up to 180 delegates, facilities include Wifi and modern audio-visual equipment making presenting an easy option. Well versed in hosting receptions, this golf course in an excellent choice for an awards-dinner and is a natural home for a range of team-building options too. Free parking and a delegate day rate starting from £36 put this Hampshire course at the top of our scorecard!
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If you’re looking for more ways to keep delegates entertained, Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel has an abundance of activities, including a four lane bowling alley, indoor pool and tennis courts, a health club and relaxing spa facilities. Located in Northamptonshire and with good road links to the M1 and M40, this golf venue boasts an impressive 220 acres of stunning countryside, 16 conference and meeting rooms, and the flexibility to welcome up to 300 delegates. The latest in audio visuals and an on-site technical support team bring further appeal. Plus, with a talented team in the kitchen, whether it’s a working breakfast meeting or a black-tie dinner, your event is in safe hands.
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Golf at Hellidon is all about the water features and promises even the best of golfers a challenge! The 18-hole championship course is a par 72 and there’s an additional nine-hole valley course to throw into the mix too. The delegate day rate starts from £40 and with so much to do here, the 24-hour rate from £140 is superb value.
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Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa
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It’s the stunning Cheshire countryside that’s the backdrop to the PGA European standard golf course at Wychwood Park Hotel and Golf. With a highly regarded reputation, the par 72 course boasts PGA specification greens, testing water hazards and protected wildlife areas.
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From intimate syndicate spaces to suites welcoming several hundreds, this golf venue excels in delivering great customer care. Contemporary meeting rooms are bright and stylish and delegates have access to free Energy Stations throughout the day. The modern Bar Vista provides a stylish space for delegate downtime or head to the Claret Jug and enjoy the hospitality of the 19th! Wychwood Park is just a few minutes from the M6, has ample on-site parking and a delegate day rate that starts from just £25.
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Featured Venue
Solent Hotel & Spa Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 7AJ Max Capacity
240
Day Rates from
£35
24hr Rates from
£165
Located amongst Hampshire’s cities, coast and countryside is the Solent Hotel and Spa. This modern, contemporary venue has a total of 13 spacious and comfortable rooms, all with free Wifi, natural light and comfortable leather chairs. The largest of the spaces is the Hambledon Suite, welcoming up 240 delegates in a theatre-style or ballroom setup. For a smaller, more intimate setting, the Solent hotel offers a variety of air-conditioned boardrooms. The dedicated business centre and staff are available throughout the day to help with any requests, ensuring events run smoothly. The business lounge is a dedicated area where your delegates can step out of the meeting at any time and find a wide range of food and drink. Alternatively, The Terrace Restaurant and Bar offers award-winning British cuisine with a Mediterranean influence.
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Connect at Millennium Point Birmingham, West Midlands B4 7XG Max Capacity
354
Day Rates from
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This award-winning landmark is an iconic and unique venue in the ever-developing city of Birmingham. Located in the city centre, Connect at Millennium Point is easily accessible with on-site parking, transport links and New Street Station is just a short walk away. With a total of 13 state-of-the-art spaces and a 354 seated giant screen auditorium, this makes Connect at Millennium Point Eastside’s largest event venue. Each meeting room is purpose-built and fully flexible, making them suitable for almost any event. Award-winning service, delivered by a professional team with over 40 years of combined hospitality experience, will ensure your meetings and events not only meet expectations but exceed them. You can also take comfort in the knowledge that Connect at Millennium Point are committed to investing in local science, technology, engineering, and maths projects including grants funding and scholarships for the community.
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In a Spin Over England’s All-Rounders! From the stumps of the village green on a sunny Sunday afternoon to the cries of ‘how’s that’ from test matches that are televised to millions across the world, cricket continues to grow in popularity with the 2019 World Cup having played a big role in the rise. Hosted in England and Wales, it was an exciting final between England and New Zealand that was decided by a super over, before England were crowned eventual winners. Viewed by a record-breaking 2.6 billion fans, it’s the most watched cricket championship ever. With a summer of county cricket ahead, a business meeting in the morning followed by an afternoon of cricket whites, centuries and catches sounds very appealing.
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Emirates Riverside is home to Durham Cricket. Along with iconic views of Durham’s famous castle, the Chester Le Street ground has superb corporate facilities and services making it an excellent host for a range of events. There is a choice of large suites that can welcome up to 300 delegates through to smaller executive boxes that offer panoramic views over the pitch. With a door opening onto the balcony and available to hire on a half or full-day rate, these boxes are an excellent choice for up to 12 delegates. Another popular space is the Castle View Suite, boasting its own bar and cloakroom facilities, a private entrance and views across the pitch to Lumley Castle, it’s an inspiring room that’s ideal for a conference or corporate celebration with the castle certain to be the centre piece of conversation. Event organisers are in safe hands with an on-site technical team bringing a wealth of experience. Free Wifi and hard-wired capabilities for video conferencing are available and there’s a good choice of delegate dining options too.
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Durham Cricket
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Whether exhibiting, conferencing or celebrating, the Banqueting Suite at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham is a highly versatile space that accommodates up to 800 delegates. This vast area can be split into smaller spaces, each with their own built-in bar, or go big and invite up to 660 delegates for a sit down event. With award-winning catering that promises sublime menus to complement the type of event, guests are sure to be bowled over at Edgbaston! With its central location and good transport links, Edgbaston also makes an excellence choice for entertaining clients. The private boxes, suites and restaurants create an atmosphere conducive for combining business with a memorable match of cricket.
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From the centre of England to the south coast and The Ageas Bowl on the outskirts of Southampton; this cricket ground showcases contemporary architecture with luxurious event facilities, to create an exciting backdrop for meetings and gatherings. Offering a choice of flexible spaces, the Robin Smith and Derek Shackleton suites are exclusive members-only areas on match day but make an impressive setting for a conference or celebration on non-match days. Light and airy, with stunning views over the pitch, these suites benefit from integrated audio-visual capabilities, perfect for presentations. The Ageas Suite is equally well equipped for presentations and with a feature bar it’s an excellent space for a three-course dinner and dance for 200 guests. Further catering options include a tasty bowl food menu, a range of buffets, working breakfasts and light lunches. Surrounded by 150 acres of rolling countryside, The Ageas Bowl can be home to a team-building day too. Not only does it have its own nine-hole golf course, it has an open-air theatre too!
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Featured Venue
Holiday Inn Basildon Basildon, Essex SS14 3DG Max Capacity
300
Day Rates from
£40
24hr Rates from
£165
The wide landscaped gardens and lake views of Holiday Inn Basildon make for an inviting and ideal venue for any conference, event, or team-building days. With 13 meeting rooms and seating for up to 300 delegates, Holiday Inn Basildon is ideal for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, training, and team-building days. All spaces are naturally lit, fully air-conditioned, and fitted with a wide range of modern equipment. Holiday Inn Basildon features both a restaurant and lounge bar offering views of the garden and lake. The surrounding Festival Leisure Park also boasts a wide range of dining and entertainment options including a cinema, bowling alley and nightclubs. The hotel has ample parking and is short drive from both the M25 motorway and Basildon train station.
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Cottons Hotel & Spa Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0SU Max Capacity
200
Day Rates from
£45
24hr Rates from
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Next-door to Tatton Park and a few minutes from Manchester airport. Cottons is a chic, modern and stylish 4-star hotel and spa in the heart of Cheshire. The 13 spacious meeting rooms allows for all-day comfort with natural daylight, leather chairs and a dedicated meeting’s coordinator ready to help with any last-minute requests. The Verandah Suite provides a light and bright backdrop for meetings and events for up to 200 delegates, and the private glass-fronted balcony overlooks the stunning Cheshire countryside. The Business Lounge is ideal for an informal catch-up between meetings, fully stocked with unlimited drinks and delicious snacks to keep delegates energized throughout the day.
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Founded in 2018, LGH Hotel Management boasts a vast, ever-growing portfolio of award-winning hotels and meeting spaces in prime locations around the UK.
Holiday Inn London Sutton Sutton, Surrey SM1 2RF Max Capacity
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Holiday Inn Basildon
Basildon, Essex SS14 3DG Max Capacity
300
Day Rates from
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Holiday Inn London Regents Park Marylebone, London W1W 5EE Max Capacity
500
Day Rates from
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Midlothian EH12 6UA Max Capacity
120
Day Rates from
£30
Holiday Inn Brentwood
Brentwood, Essex CM14 5NF Max Capacity
120
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF10 1XD Max Capacity
150
Day Rates from
£25
Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 8EU Max Capacity
300
Day Rates from
£32
Holiday Inn Cambridge
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB24 9PH Max Capacity
120
Day Rates from
£30
Birmingham Strathallen Hotel, BW Signature Collection Birmingham, West Midlands B16 9RY Max Capacity
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes Central
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK9 2HQ Max Capacity
100
Day Rates from
£29
Crowne Plaza Birmingham Nec Birmingham, Warwickshire B40 1PS Max Capacity
300
Day Rates from
£30
Holiday Inn Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 8JD Max Capacity
160
Day Rates from
£30
Holiday Inn Guildford
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XZ Max Capacity
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Venue Showcase
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3QD
Situated opposite the British Museum, and just minutes away from London’s shopping districts, Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel provides delegates with a taste of luxury and elegance across eight newly refurbished meeting and event spaces. All meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and fast, free Wifi. Day Rates from
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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2PB
Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital on one of Edinburgh’s most famous streets is The George Hotel. The venue boasts nine formal and flexible event spaces and can host up to 300 delegates in the grand Kings Hall. This spectacular hotel provides cutting-edge technology and the highest standard of event planning. Day Rates from
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Hampton By Hilton Sheffield Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2DA
Hampton By Hilton Sheffield is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, making it ideal for business travellers. The hotel offers guests three modern meeting rooms, with the Henderson Room holding up to 80 delegates. All meeting rooms come equipped with LCD HD TVs, projectors, and complimentary Wifi. Day Rates from
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Lismoyne Hotel Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4NE
A tranquil setting, luxury accommodation, first-class modern facilities, delicious food, and exceptional service are all on offer at the Lismoyne Hotel. Hosting up to 200 delegates across six meeting rooms, all of which feature natural daylight, air conditioning and complementary Wifi. Day Rates from
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A collection of hotels and venues that are trending with our Findmeaconference specialists.
The Casa Hotel & Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Leeds Armouries
Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal
Sparsholt Conferences & Events
Camberley, Hampshire GU46 6BT
Park Royal, London W5 3BQ
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Leeds, West Yorkshire LS10 1LE
Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF
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Bowburn Hall Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre
Bowburn, Durham DH6 5NH
Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 4EW
Hotel Ibis Styles Birmingham Centre
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
Birmingham, Warwickshire B3 1JE
Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6JT
Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow
Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection
West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 0DU
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 8EU
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Charlecote Pheasant Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV35 9EW
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire B76 0BY
DDR Offers
Event Packages
Crowne Plaza Felbridge - Gatwick
The American Express Community Stadium
Pick & Mix Offer
DDR Packages
East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH
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Lea Marston Hotel
Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9BL
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Bliss Hotel
Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa
1 in 5 Go Free
2022 Team-building
China Fleet Country Club
Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
Team-building Packages
Welcome Pastries
Southport, Merseyside PR9 0DZ
Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6LJ
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Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH
Manchester M1 3DG
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Our Proposal
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Your Event
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