MARCH 2020
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PIECING TOGETHER YOUR IDEAL VENUE
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Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield
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Harleyford Golf Club
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Best Western Calcot Hotel
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Trending Venues
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Applause & Awards!
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Featured Group: The Ability Group
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth
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Venue Offers
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Crazy Bear Hotel
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Meet the Team
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Legends of Liverpool
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Using our Services
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Clarion Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD3 3RH
With a convenient location just off the M62, this hotel hosts meetings and events for up to 400 delegates. The Presidential Suite is the largest space and is ideal for those who love to take a blank canvas as the starting point for creating a conference or celebration. This space also benefits from feature windows so natural daylight fills the room, which is also air-conditioned and has free WiFi. Another popular room is the Ainley Suite. Located on the ground floor, the space can be divided into three separate
400 Max Delegates
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15 Function Rooms
300 Free On-site Spaces
Free WiFi
Day Rates from
24hr Rates from
£32.95 £130
areas for breakout rooms or used as one space for up to 100 delegates. Situated close to the hotel’s reception area, a further six syndicate rooms are available for interviews and one-to-one meetings. When it’s time to feed your delegates, the head chef at the Cedar Court Hotel Huddersfield has created a selection of menus so whether it’s a grand banqueting occasion or a working lunch, you’re assured a delicious dining experience and excellent service.
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Best Western Calcot Hotel
Day Rates from
£27
Reading, Berkshire RG31 7QN
24hr Rates from
£155
The independently run Best Western Calcot Hotel in Reading is in an excellent location being less than two minutes from the M4. Heathrow Airport is 40 minutes by road, London Paddington is 28 minutes by rail and Reading Railway Station is less than five miles from the hotel. There is ample free parking for up to 130 vehicles.
set the scene for important presentations and screenings, celebrations and award-ceremonies. With a capacity for 200 delegates, the Kennet and Avon Suite is the largest space while the Loddon Suite will comfortably seat up to 35 delegates for a theatre-style presentation or 20 people for a boardroom meeting.
Event organisers have two suites at their disposal, both benefit from lots of natural daylight, air-conditioning and free WiFi. Blackout blinds and lighting dimmers
A dedicated on-site events team take great pride in delivering successful events and will assist with many elements, from décor to catering and entertainment.
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2 Function Rooms
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One Whitehall Place / The Royal Horseguards
The Golden Globes are given, the BAFTAs have been and the opportunity for an Oscar is over for another year. But wait! Don’t roll up the red carpet just yet. It’s the season when we shine the spotlight on some of the UK’s leading hotels and venues that create glittering award ceremonies, lunches and after show parties. So let’s roll out the red carpet, polish the chandeliers and take a closer inspection of the rooms and event spaces that will be dazzling delegates as they take centre stage in 2020.
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O ne Wh i teh al l Pl ace / The Royal Ho rseguards Westminster, London SW1A 2HD
Our leading London hotel for a company award ceremony is the magnificent Royal Horseguards Hotel and its meeting and event spaces at One Whitehall Place. Your delegates and guests will be swept off their feet as they make their entrance via a grand marble staircase. Rooms with high ornate ceilings, tiled pillars and glittering chandeliers bring more than a touch of
If your company’s prize giving takes place during the
palatial grandeur to event spaces, with the Whitehall
summer, consider using the hotel’s terrace too. This
Suite a particular leading light. Located below pavement
secluded spot is ideal for alfresco cocktails and a BBQ
level, this room can accommodate 240 delegates for
with the space sectioned off to give a VIP feel for special
an award ceremony with a centre aisle. The hotel can
guests and award-winning colleagues. There’s also a
provide staging and on-site technicians so everyone sees
charming secret herb garden which brings even more
exactly who is under the showbiz spotlight! And with
kudos to events. The hotel has teamed up with Fever
the Whitehall Reception adjacent to the suite, greeting
Tree to create a special G&T menu giving guests the
guests on arrival or mingling with the winners is just a
opportunity to add their own botanicals with herbs from
few steps away.
the garden.
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Applause & Awards!
H a rdwick Hal l Ho tel Stockton on Tees, Co Durham TS21 2EH
Lots of loud applause is guaranteed with a prize giving event and after show party held at the Best Western Premier Collection Hardwick Hall Hotel in County Durham. Set in beautiful award-winning countryside, the 4-star hotel boasts impressive spaces that can be
If your award ceremony plans need a smaller space,
themed and dressed to dramatic effect. The Grand
the hotel’s Coleman Suite is an ideal solution.
Marquee is a perfect example and with the capacity
Self-contained, it has a wealth of charm and character
to welcome up to 1,500 guests, winners’ acceptance
with a dazzling ballroom, two bars, three reception areas
speeches will be seen and heard by many! This large
and two entrances for guests to make their red carpet
space is heated, fully floored and carpeted and has
arrival. With sparkling chandeliers and giant mirrors,
portable staging and a dance floor. A choice of large
moveable staging and state-of-the-art audio visuals, the
bars and a menu to complement your afternoon or
ballroom is certainly an event organiser’s dream venue.
evening event will be created, from arrival canapés to a beautiful banquet, and don’t let the size of an
As for capacities, set the space for a cabaret style award
event daunt you either; the team at Hardwick are well
ceremony with a three-course dinner and the Coleman
versed in delivering festivals, exhibitions, weddings,
Suite will seat 300 guests. If you prefer a theatre-style
conferences and balls.
room, get the invitations ready for 600 people!
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Aston V il l a Fo o tbal l Cl ub Birmingham, West Midlands B6 6HE
Villa Park in Birmingham isn’t a stranger to the cheers and tears of almost 43,000 match day fans. The famous football ground, which is home to Aston Villa, brings a choice of modern meeting and event spaces which can be used for a company awards presentation and party. And with award-winning catering, it’s the highest of hospitality standards that will score with your guests and delegates.
of executive boxes, suites, restaurants and lounges located across the four stands, each boasting their own individual
The club prides itself on outstanding service and will
character and style. For a contemporary, slightly industrial
happily tailor a corporate package to work for your budget
feel, The Directors Club on the second floor creates a
as well as the style of event. State-of-the-art audio visuals,
dynamic backdrop for an awards ceremony. With floor
versatile function rooms and superb support all combine
to ceiling windows providing views of the pitch, two bars
to bring a championship quality to proceedings.
and 575 square metres of space, up to 200 guests can take
The stadium itself has benefited from a number of
their seats and applaud the company’s winners collecting
renovations over the last ten years and offers a wide range
trophies and silverware.
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Applause & Awards!
Well Met Co n feren ci n g Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 3HE
Another venue taking centre stage in 2020 is Well Met Conferencing from Leeds Beckett University. The academic facilities available in its Cloth Hall Court property are ideal for a range of meetings and conferences and when it comes to handing out awards, the purpose-built lecture theatres with the latest in audio visual technology are perfect. As well as the stripped back academic feel, Well Met Conferencing can deliver a stylish and sophisticated setting for an evening of fine dining and celebrations too. This is also an excellent choice of venue for a week long residential stay culminating in an awards ceremony.
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Applause & Awards!
D ra y ton Mano r Th eme P a r k & H otel Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW
Turning meetings and events upside down is second nature to the team at Drayton Manor Theme Park and Hotel! Companies and organisations who wish to reward staff are organising corporate and family fun days with exclusive hire of the park. Alternatively, event organisers are combining business with leisure and arranging exclusive ride times for delegates. When it’s time to hand out the awards, Drayton Manor has excellent corporate facilities with a 152 seat 4D cinema and a choice of executive boardrooms and suites, including the impressive Tower Suite. Seating up to 500 delegates for a theatre style presentation or 240 for a celebratory dinner, the room glistens with chandeliers and brings additional glamour to an event with its own lounge area and private garden. A designated stage area and built-in PA system ensures drum rolls are delivered as winners collect their award, soak up the applause and deliver a memorable speech!
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth
Day Rates from
£29
Plymouth, Devon PL1 2HJ
It’s not the largest space the Crowne Plaza Plymouth has to offer but the Astor Suite on the Penthouse Floor takes some beating when it comes to big views over Cornwall! Refurbished just two years ago, the 11th floor suite has lift access, air-conditioning and WiFi. It can host up to 50 guests attending a stylish reception or 40 delegates for a theatre-style event. The largest space is the Mariner Suite. Located on the ground floor and with its own private bar, it welcomes up to 500 people and is a popular room for corporate events, weddings and banquets.
500 Max Delegates
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6 Function Rooms
130 On-site Spaces
Free WiFi
24hr Rates from
£130
The hotel has one further suite that accommodates 120 people, two syndicate rooms and an executive boardroom for 18 delegates. This room features state-of-the-art technology, including a Samsung e-board and a wireless presentation system. This stylish and modern hotel is just a short walk from the seafront, Sutton Harbour and the historical Barbican. The M5 at Exeter is about 14 minutes by car and Plymouth Train Station has direct trains to London.
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Crazy Bear Hotel
Day Rates from
£60
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 1LZ
24hr Rates from
£250
For a choice of extraordinary meeting rooms in a hotel
For elegant boardroom meetings the Crazy Bear’s Library
that combines business with pleasure in a unique setting,
combines uniqueness and decadence. Showcasing two
the Crazy Bear Hotel brings a very individual look to the
large skylights and striking chandeliers, the Library loses
corporate world.
none of the wow factor with elegant leather chairs and an
Located in the heart of Beaconsfield and known to be the town’s oldest documented building, the decadent awardwinning hotel offers a choice of five meeting and event spaces. With a maximum capacity of 50 delegates, the subterranean Crystal Room is a combination of white leather banquettes, gold tables and a mirrored ceiling. For a more stripped back look, the Hunting Lodge is a rustic room that features an antler chandelier, studded leather table and mounted moose head.
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5 Function Rooms
50 Free On-site Spaces
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imposing boardroom table. The beautiful Moroccan Lounge is an exciting space too; the setting is much more relaxed and would make a great breakout space. Alternatively, reward colleagues with a reception and pool party after the day’s business meeting is concluded. Along with meetings and conferences, the Crazy Bear is an exciting option for private dining too.
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Legends of
Liverpool
If your thoughts are turning towards bringing teams together under one roof for a day of information sharing, decision making and problem solving, why not introduce a sports backdrop to the day and hire one of Liverpool’s legendary sporting arenas? Whether you decide to put an event on at Everton, power-up your players for a conference in Anfield or set the pace of the agenda at Aintree, these three iconic venues will encourage your delegates’ competitiveness, strengthen bonds and inspire them onto success.
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Liverpool Football Club Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 0TH
Day Rates from
£39
A comprehensive range of conference formats with a choice of superbly appointed suites, capable of accommodating over 400 delegates in air-conditioned comfort. Many of the suites have recently been refurbished and decorated with imagery showcasing Liverpool Football Club’s achievements. The newly appointed lounges in the expanded Main Stand have been carefully designed to create a calm, relaxed environment with flexible layout options. The stylish interior, which incorporates player and title-winning themes, boasts unrivalled views of the famous Anfield stadium.
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Legends of Liverpool
Aintree Racecourse Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS
Day Rates from
£35
Home of the world famous Grand National, steeped in history, drama, triumph and achievement, Aintree Racecourse delivers state-of-the-art facilities and an inspiring sporting legacy. The same dedicated team who manage the annual Grand National Festival are on hand to offer their passion and expertise to assist in ensuring that all aspects of an event at Aintree Racecourse run smoothly. Huge corporate event space and acres of outdoor land together with flexible facilities and experience are at your disposal.
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Legends of Liverpool
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Everton Football Club Goodison Park, Liverpool L4 4EL
Day Rates from
£26.95
Refurbished in August 2019, and boasting the best in audio visuals, internet and ISDN technology, Everton Football Club has a superb selection of suites and lounges for boardroom meetings, presentations and seminars. A comprehensive catering service with first class cuisine, additional event stationery and a professional secretarial support service bring a winning formula to events at Everton.
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Harleyford Golf Club
Day Rates from
£35
Marlow on Thames, Buckinghamshire SL7 2SP
A dedicated event organiser will take care of your conference, meeting, private dining or party at this top Buckinghamshire golf club. Situated on a private estate that dates back to the 12th century and close to the River Thames, Harleyford provides stunning facilities for business meetings and corporate celebrations. And if time permits, the championship par 72 golf course beckons at the end of a business meeting!
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3 Function Rooms
60 Free On-site Spaces
Free WiFi
Pens, paper and plenty of power points in addition to data projectors, smart TVs and flip charts are included in a choice of three flexible rooms. The largest is The Pavilion which can comfortably host 150 guests for a reception, 100 delegates for a theatre-style event or 70 for a cabaret room set-up. The Clayton Room is ideal for board meetings and The Lounge is perfect for private dining. If break-out space is needed, the restaurant more than ticks the box.
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T R E N D I N G
V E N U E S
Willington Hall Hotel
Peterborough United Football Club
Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0NB
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 8AL
Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel Sure by Best Western
Mercure Doncaster Centre Danum Hotel
Birmingham, West Midlands B36 9DE
Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 1DN
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Newcastle Airport
Redworth Hall Hotel Darlington, Co Durham DL5 6NL
Newcastle -upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE13 8BZ
Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner Darlington, North Yorkshire DL10 6NR
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The Old Ship Hotel Brighton Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NR
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D O U B L E T R E E B Y H I LT O N ABERDEEN Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 5EF
Event organisers can host a corporate meeting or conference for up to 160 delegates in one of six flexible meeting rooms that offer free WiFi and audio video facilities. Complimentary parking, leisure facilities and a multi-cuisine restaurant are also available at this hotel which is just seven miles from Aberdeen Airport and one mile from the railway station.
H I LT O N L I V E R P O O L Liverpool, Merseyside L1 8LW
A dedicated event organiser is on-site at this landmark hotel that’s less than one mile from Liverpool Lime Station and 20 minutes from the airport. With a maximum capacity for up to 450 delegates, there is a choice of ten meeting rooms and suites, all with free WiFi. Parking is free and the hotel has a fitness centre too.
H I LT O N L O N D O N S Y O N PA R K Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF
From intimate meetings to grand functions, the event spaces here are utterly flawless in appearance and functionality. The Grand Syon Ballroom welcomes up to 450 delegates for a corporate celebration or business conference. A further 12 superb rooms and suites are available, with free WiFi and audio video facilities.
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Our Proposal Working in partnership with you, your dedicated Findmeaconference specialist will prepare a proposal with options for your consideration.
Confirmation Once you’re happy with the proposal, a Findmeaconference specialist will liaise with all the relevant parties, securing the booking on your behalf, and will continue to support you over the weeks or months leading up to your event.
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