Issue 81 May ‘24
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Hunton Park Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport
Silverstone International Conference & Exhibition Centre
Building Success
Best Western Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
Village Hotel Club
The Mill at Worston
Mercure Paignton
Showcase Venues
Staff Picks
Delegate Deals
Meet the Team
Using our Services
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Hunton Park Hotel
Hidden away amongst 22 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire parkland, discover the magnificence of Hunton Park Hotel. This stunning Queen Ann mansion exudes historic elegance and style with its striking white columns and traditional Georgian proportions.
Hunton Park Hotel is a popular destination for both business and leisure travellers and the perfect movie-style backdrop for corporate retreats, events and meetings. The choice of 11 meeting spaces and 13 syndicate rooms are all flexible, relaxing, and offer space for up to 700 delegates.
This countryside venue is the perfect place for delegates to think, talk, and share ideas, all within easy reach of London, ensuring a seamless transition from bustling city life to tranquil conference settings.
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Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport
Kirmington, Lincolnshire DN39 6YH
Discover a new meeting spot at Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport. Located right off the A18, this venue is excellently situated, just a short walk from Humberside International Airport and a half-hour drive from the sprawling Lincolnshire Wolds.
The two spacious meeting rooms are naturally lit and perfect for on-site or hybrid meetings and events. These spaces are ideal for boardroom meetings, networking events, and social functions. Delegates can also enjoy a co-working space in the vibrant Hub Lounge and breakout area.
Delegates can take advantage of free Wifi, a 24-hour fitness centre, and the Touchdown Bar and Grill, which serves a range of classic dishes. On-site car parking is also available for guests at just £10 per day.
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Silverstone International Conference & Exhibition Centre
Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN 5,000
Experience the totally unique and awe-inspiring meeting and event spaces at Silverstone Conference and Exhibition Centre. Located in the heart of the world-famous Grand Prix Circuit, this venue takes pole position when it comes to hosting events of all shapes and sizes.
Whether it’s an intimate meeting for 30, an awards dinner for 200, a conference for 1,000, or an exhibition for 5,000, Silverstone delivers events with impact, creating a day delegates won't forget!
With 600 acres of land and offering exclusive track hire, the possibilities are limitless at the home of British motorsport. The 40 industrialstyle pit garages can even be transformed into unique meeting or team-building spaces.
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In this piece, we're highlighting some impressive venues, providing excellent team-building options. Whether you're a seasoned leader seeking to reignite your team's spirit or a newcomer eager to forge connections, this editorial is your guide to building success.
So, read on and build a stronger team, brick by brick.
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The British Motor Museum isn’t just home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, it’s a purpose-built conference centre and event venue offering flexible spaces, expertise and the creativity to bring your team-building vision to life.
This exciting venue sits on an impressive 65 acres of grounds, 9,700 square metres of hardstanding outdoor event space, and plenty of grass areas for stages and marquees. Meaning the possibilities are endless.
As a registered charity, by selecting The British Motor Museum for your next event, you will be making a valuable contribution to the preservation and conservation of Britain's motoring history, benefiting future generations.
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Next up, we’re heading to Mercure Kenwood Hall Hotel and Spa, a luxury setting and leader among Sheffield conference venues. With over 12 acres of beautiful parkland and easily accessible event spaces, Kenwood Hall provides a stunning backdrop for a wide variety of team-building packages.
From Axe Throwing, Archery, and Target Paintball to Human Table Football, Bungee Run, Ultimate Boot Camp and more; the outdoor experiences at Kenwood Hall are extensive! Alternatively, a massive six lane Scalextric, Racing Arcade and remote-controlled cars can take place indoors.
Packages start from £40 per person and all include refreshments, a choice of lunch options, and access to the games room, along with complimentary parking and Wifi.
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Built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’ and originally the headquarters for one of the most powerful railway companies in England. The Grand, York now boasts some of Yorkshire’s finest meeting rooms and business facilities the UK has to offer.
The Cookery School at The Grand opened in March 2019 and offers your team a truly unique team-building experience.
Groups are given a box of mystery ingredients to create a spectacular starter and main course that will blow away the cookery school’s judge and director, Marc Williams.
Finish the competition with a glass of wine and enjoy eating your culinary creations. Everyone leaves with their own branded apron and the winning team takes home their very own certificate!
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Whittlebury Park and its vast 700-acre property offers unparalleled flexibility and versatility when it comes to indoor and outdoor spaces, making it the ideal choice for a wide range of team-building and corporate events.
Whittlebury Park’s Crystal Challenge stands out as their flagship team-building event where teams compete against each other in an exhilarating mix of mental, skill, and physical activities based on the beloved 90’s game show.
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Indoors, your team can participate in a series of unique escape rooms, Mixology Masterclasses, and CSI – Crime Scene Experience, a fully immersive encounter where guests are challenged with investigating and solving the crime!
This is just some of what this fully versatile venue has to offer. Whether you’re planning something fun and light-hearted or an all-out corporate festival, Whittlebury Park has you completely covered, with amenities tailored to every occasion.
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Best Western Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Set in 225 acres of rolling South Hams countryside, the Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa offers outstanding affordability in luxury surroundings. With two golf courses, spa facilities, complimentary Wifi and ample free parking, this championship hotel is the ideal place for business in South Devon.
As the only dedicated business hotel in Dartmouth, this venue provides excellent value for both 24-hour and day delegate rates with a choice of either the Kingsbridge or the larger Dartmouth suite, which holds up to 150 guests. Both spaces offer a private sun terrace with outdoor seating and a reception area with a private bar.
In addition to event catering, the onsite Bar and Bistro offers a more relaxed style of dining, serving up the very best of the region’s produce and hospitality.
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Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
North Yorkshire HG1 2HU
Built in 1900 and surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, The DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel and Spa is a stately Victorian property that sits in the heart of town.
Experience all of the history, elegance and charm The Majestic has to offer across its 15 exclusive function rooms. From the Grand Ballroom and chic Carriage Suite to the Cheltenham and Hampstead Boardrooms, each space is a testament to luxury.
Whatever the requirements and whichever the room, all guarantee a memorable event in a lavish setting, whether it's a gala dinner, an awards ceremony, annual conference, or a smaller intimate meeting.
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Village Hotel Basingstoke
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EQ
Village Hotel Birmingham Dudley Birmingham, West Midlands DY1 4TB
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Village Hotel Bracknell
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 0QJ
Village Hotel Farnborough
Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7BF
Village Hotel Cardiff
Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF14 7EF
Village Hotel Leeds North
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS16 5PR
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Village Hotel Leeds South Leeds, West Yorkshire LS27 0TS
Village Hotel Maidstone Maidstone, Kent ME14 3AQ
Village Hotel Liverpool Liverpool, Merseyside L35 1RZ
Village Hotel Manchester Bury
Bury, Lancashire BL9 7BQ
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Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle Cheadle, Manchester SK8 1HW
Village Hotel Walsall
Walsall, West Midlands WS2 8TJ
Village Hotel Solihull
Solihull, West Midlands B90 4JG
Village Hotel Warrington
Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1QA
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The Mill at Worston
Discover extensive space, picturesque gardens, and traditional function rooms at The Mill at Worston. This secluded business setting is one of Staffordshire's premier country pub and restaurants.
The Izaak Walton Suite can be found on the ground floor and is linked to the main building via a glass corridor which allows for separate access. Additionally, the Library provides an intimate private meeting or dining room for up to 10 people.
The surrounding six acres of beautiful gardens make an ideal outdoor space for team-building, corporate days, and group exercises. The Mill at Worston is ideally situated being just five minutes’ drive from junction 14 of the M6 and 120 car parking spaces are available on-site.
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Mercure Paignton
Paignton, Devon TQ4 6BQ
The Mercure Paignton is a modern seafront hotel overlooking the English Riviera and Paignton Green with the town centre on its doorstep, along with Torquay being just four minutes away by train.
The Elberry and Preston meeting rooms are both state-of-the-art and hold up to 36 delegates. The two spaces have been thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and are equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual equipment and high-speed internet connectivity.
After a day of business, the modern Latitude 50 Restaurant and sun terrace are the perfect places to enjoy a wonderful selection of locally-inspired dishes and a relaxing drink, while overlooking the seafront and beach.
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Located in the heart of the capital, the Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers an exceptionally convenient location and is ideally situated for visiting some of London’s top attractions. A range of elegant spaces are available, including 745 square metres of flexible conference and banqueting space accommodating up to 400 delegates.
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Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire B49 6NF
Amidst 11 acres of grounds, just a short drive from the world-famous Stratford upon- Avon, Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa is a gorgeous 16th century, Grade II listed manor house steeped in history. From the intimate Drawing Room to the immaculately-lit Topiary Room, the nine distinctive meeting spaces are all creative, unique and have a maximum capacity for up to 120 delegates.
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Crowne Plaza Solihull
Crowne Plaza Solihull is the perfect setting for business, pleasure, and leisure. This stunning hotel is set within picturesque grounds and is centrally located, being just minutes from the M42 and Solihull train station. The 12 meeting rooms cater for up to 200 delegates and feature state-of-the-art technology alongside a Crowne Plaza Meetings Director, ensuring all events run smoothly.
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Wasing Park & Estates
Reading, Berkshire RG7 4NG
Wasing Park and Estates are well-known for hosting unique events across their incredible and extensive array of indoor and outdoor spaces. From meetings to parties, car launches to festivals, retreats to sporting events, and as an unrivalled filming venue, Wasing can accommodate all types of events, catering for 6 to 140 guests indoors and up to 5000 outdoors.
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A collection of venues that are trending with our Findmeaconference specialists.
Dorking, Surrey RH3 7AA
Maidstone, Kent ME14 3JF
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Hartsfield Manor Kent Event Centre
Nuthurst Grange Country House Hotel Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
5NL Middlesbrough,
Yorkshire TS1 1JH
Solihull, West Midlands B94
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Ashton Gate Stadium
Novotel Glasgow
Glasgow, Strathclyde G2 4DT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool
Liverpool, Merseyside L1 6BR
Woodbury Park Hotel
Reigate Manor Hotel
Reigate, Surrey RH2 9PF
Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue
Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1SU
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Bristol, Somerset BS3 2EJ
Exeter, Devon EX5 1JJ
Delegate Deals
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British Motor Museum Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 0BJ Carbon Offset your Conference Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington, London SW7 4LH Sustainable Meetings De Vere Cotswold Water Park South Cerney, Gloucestershire GL7 5FP Marvellous May! Redworth Hall Hotel Darlington, Co Durham DL5 6NL 1 in 10 Go FREE
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