Pf Venue Guide 2017

Pf Venue Guide 2017 The ultimate guide to UK healthcare meeting places In partnership with Meetings Industry Association

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Alderley Park Conference Centre

CCT Venues

Cheadle House

Church House Westminster etc.venues County Hall

The Majestic Hotel

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London No.11 Cavendish Square Rooms on Regent’s Park

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Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa

Dynamic Earth

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Edinburgh Zoo

CEME Conference Centre

Hensol Castle

Curve Theatre

Inveralmond Business Centre

Dartington Hall

Park Plaza Cardiff

Holiday Inn Aylesbury Lifehouse Hotel National Conference Centre The Manor Country House Hotel

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Star rating Accomodation available Meeting spaces with natural daylight Accessible by public transport Accessible by car In-house AV available

External AV may be used

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nce again, the Meetings Industry Association – keepers of AIM (the only nationally recognised standard for venues and service providers in the meetings, conferences and events industry) – is delighted to be associated with this guide that’s widely used by event planners in the pharmaceutical sector.

From hotels, sports centres and academic venues to tourist attractions and purpose-built conference centres, there’s a huge variety of options available when you’re looking to host a conference or a meeting. But with thousands to choose from, how do you go about selecting a venue that’s going to be remembered for the right reasons?

One of the best ways to feel confident that you’re in safe hands is by choosing a venue that has a trusted industry accreditation. If the venue has already been assessed for the quality of its facilities and the standard of events it delivers, it will leave you with more time to think about the finer details of planning your meeting or event.

Many of the venues in this guide hold AIM accreditation. It’s a great place to start when looking for a venue you can trust – the criteria includes everything from legal compliance and accessibility to the customer service experience, ethical codes of conduct and best practice standards. The assessors even look at practical details such as whether there’s adequate flexible heating and air conditioning, enough in-room plug sockets or how often rooms are cleaned.

With so many venues out there, the choice can be overwhelming but by choosing an accredited venue you can be sure that it will have all of the basics covered, leaving you free to plan the perfect event to wow your clients.

JANE LONGHURST Chief Executive, Meetings Industry Association

Please mention this guide when booking your event or conference.

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1 Wimpole Street 1 Wimpole Street is one of London’s premier venues for conferences, meetings, exhibitions, receptions and dining events. Home to the Royal Society of Medicine since 1912, it continues to evolve to meet the demands of changing times without compromising its unique character. Inside the Edwardian building is the largest postgraduate medical library in Europe with over 600,000 printed volumes, which also provides access to thousands of online journals and clinical videos.

Located by Oxford Circus in Westminster, 1 Wimpole Street is moments away from tube stations and bus stops, and is extremely well connected to all the major railway stations in Central London. There are 14 meeting and function rooms including a large glass roofed atrium, perfect for an exhibition or reception for up to 200 people; there are three auditoriums, the largest of which has 300 seats, plus there are a number of small purpose built meeting and event spaces.

State-of-the-art audio visual technology is available throughout the building and most significantly within the three auditoriums. The award-winning AV team is entirely in-house, meaning that they are on hand at all times to provide guidance and support.

The catering teams are also in-house; they ensure that the quality of the food prepared and presented for all events from small dinner parties to cocktail receptions to major conferences is flawless.

CONTACT 1 Wimpole Street London W1G 0AE T 020 7290 2951 E enquiries@ 1wimpolestreet.co.uk www.1wimpolestreet.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 300pax

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CCT Venues The London based Event Space specialist, CCT Venues, offers a choice of superb venues perfect for a variety of events in the City & Canary Wharf.

CCT Venues-Barbican is conveniently located next to Barbican underground station and offers multiple rooms and breakout areas ideal for training events, assessment centres, and meetings for up to 150. The venue has a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and hosts many small to medium training events. Catering areas are located within a spacious restaurant on the top floor.

This dedicated venue offers the opportunity to hire floors exclusively and supports client events from many different industries.

CCT Venues Plus-Bank Street, located opposite Canary Wharf station, is an impressive top floor suite designed to the highest standards, offering incredible panoramic views across London.

This venue can accommodate up to 390 delegates and has 26 rooms, including the newly opened high-end Elite Suite, which can be hired on an exclusive basis. With its fantastic views, quality finish and excellent tlocation, this venue is an ideal choice for receptions and hospitality events, as well as meetings, training and conferences.

CCT Venues Plus-South Quay, located minutes away from South Quay DLR Station, is another impressive venue with 24 event rooms, a large restaurant and stunning dockland views.

CONTACT 193 Marsh Wall London E14 9SG T 0808 168 1168 E enquire@cctvenues.co.uk www.cctvenues.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 400pax

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Church House Westminster Located in the heart of London, Church House Westminster is a Grade II listed multi-purpose event and conference venue which hosts over 800 events a year.

Each of the nineteen rooms is full of character and ranges from the large and impressive to the small and intimate. The venue’s flexible event spaces can accommodate up to 664 guests in a single space and can be adapted to fit all event requirements. There is also 4K dual projection in the largest room, the Assembly Hall.

One of the capital’s true hidden gems, the venue is set within Dean’s Yard and offers a peaceful and green setting with stunning views of Westminster Abbey, while being only a few minutes walk from Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament and St. James’s Park.

Church House Westminster has excellent transport links and is within easy walking distance of both Westminster and St James’s Park underground stations, and Victoria, Waterloo and Charing Cross mainline train stations.

Customer service is at the heart of everything they do and their award winning events, catering, AV and porter teams will look after every part of your event to ensure that everything runs seamlessly.

CONTACT Dean’s Yard Westminster London SW1P 3NZ T 020 7390 1590 E sales@churchhouse

conf.co.uk www. churchhouseconf. co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 664pax

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etc.venues County Hall etc.venues is a leading provider of non-residential venues in London and Birmingham. There are currently 15 venues, 14 of which are in Central London. The group has over 250 rooms and specialises in the conference, meetings and event market. The group now hosts over 650,000 delegates every year.

Newly opened in January 2017, etc.venues County Hall offers 43,000 square feet of meeting, events and conference space on the fourth floor at County Hall. The venue boasts large multi-purpose interconnecting space including two suites for groups of up to 900, who can enjoy stunning views across The Thames towards ‘Big Ben’.

The space was occupied by the Greater London Council in the 1980s and has undergone a multi-million pound restoration project, restoring original parquet floors and art deco windows alongside modern interior design and state of the art AV and Wifi access.

The venue at a glance: • 43,000 square feet of event space over a single floor • 20 rooms, largest conference room capacity of 400 • Thames and County Suites for event groups of up to 900

CONTACT County Hall Riverside Building Belvedere Road SE1 7PB T 020 3735 4200 E countyhall@etcvenues.

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CAPACITY > 900pax

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Imperial Venues, Imperial College London Science-based institution, Imperial College London, is consistently rated as one of the world’s best universities. It is also one of the UK’s largest academic venues, with more than 200 event spaces across South Kensington, Paddington and Hammersmith.

With a wide range of classrooms, lecture theatres, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces to choose from, Imperial is ideal for a variety of events. From small meetings and private dinners to seminars and conferences for more than 700 guests.

Among the state-of-the-art lecture theatres and classrooms, you’ll also find historic townhouses 170 Queen’s Gate and 58 Prince’s Gate, which offer original period features and charm.

Imperial provides a professional event service with superb audio-visual support and a dedicated events team to support you from enquiry to delivery. The in-house catering team creates delicious seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients, designed to suit a range of tastes and budgets.

During the summer months (June to September), Imperial transforms its halls of residence into guest accommodation.

With more than 1,900 bedrooms across South Kensington, Paddington, Notting Hill and west London, Imperial is the ideal choice for a residential conference.

Discounted rooms at carefully selected hotels are also available throughout the year for conference delegates.

CONTACT Level 3, Sherfield Building South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ T 0207 594 9494 E venues@imperial.ac.uk www. imperialvenues.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 740pax

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No.11 Cavendish Square Situated in the heart of London’s West End, No.11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, which perfectly maintains its original features while combining them with an exquisite contemporary design.

The venue houses 30 event spaces with several large lecture theatres, breakout rooms, board rooms and a light and airy orangery and courtyard garden ideal for alfresco entertaining.

No.11 Cavendish Square has achieved the AIM accreditation at Gold level. This is the MIA’s (Meetings Industry Association) highest accolade. It is recognised as the mark for accredited venues and service providers in the meetings, conference and events industry. AIM venues are organisations that uphold quality, professionalism and value for money.

No.11 Cavendish Square is the perfect venue for meetings and conferences, product launches, summer and Christmas parties, private dinners and weddings.

CONTACT 11-13 Cavendish Square London W1G 0AN T 020 7307 2474 E venue@11cavendishsq.com www. 11cavendishsq.com AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 282pax

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Rooms on Regent’s Park Situated in the heart of London with spectacular surroundings and breathtaking views over Regent’s Park, Rooms on Regent’s Park is an extensive and flexible venue offering both classic and contemporary meeting and event spaces as well as 11 boutique bedrooms – all found within a Medical Royal College (the RCOG).

The 22 modern rooms are excellent for conferences, meetings, team-building sessions and dinners of all sizes.

The more traditional Nuffield Hall provides a beautiful backdrop for dinners, conferences and celebrations, holding 320 delegates theatre-style and 220 for a seated dinner. Adjacent rooms are ideal as breakout spaces.

The Lecture Theatre with built-in stage holds up to 229 people and smaller meetings and training sessions are available in the Upper and Lower Atrium rooms.

The venue is located on Regent’s Park Outer Circle, a short distance from both Baker Street and Marylebone stations.

CONTACT 27 Sussex Place London NW1 4RG T 0207 772 6299 E sales@rorp.co.uk www. rorp.co.uk AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 320pax

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Alderley Park Conference Centre Alderley Park Conference Centre is a world-class setting for world-class events.

Situated in 400 acres of beautiful Cheshire parkland, Alderley Park has an international reputation for conferences, meetings and events within the pharmaceutical and scientific markets.

With its 233 seat auditorium, eight breakout rooms and exhibition and catering space, the Conference Centre is ideally suited to high profile conferences as well as smaller meetings, workshops and training courses.

Catering at Alderley Park offers a range of day delegate options as well as a break from the norm with their ‘something different’ range.

All event spaces are installed with a high standard of inclusive audio visual equipment, with additional services available through the venue’s in-house technical team.

An additional 2600 sq. ft. of naturally-lit exhibition and hospitality space allows guests to network throughout conference breaks.

Complimentary car parking is available for all guests and the conference centre provides free of charge Wi-Fi to all areas.

Alderley Park is well-connected and easily accessible from the main motorway network. Situated only five miles from Manchester Airport and a short journey from the West Coast mainline, visitors can easily access the venue by road, rail or air.

CONTACT Alderley Park Alderley Edge Cheshire SK10 4TG T 01625 238600 E enquiries@ alderleypark.co.uk www. alderleycc.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 380pax

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Cheadle House An ideal event venue near Manchester. Located in Cheshire, and only four miles from Manchester International Airport, Cheadle House in Cheadle is an ideal place to host events, meetings, and weddings in northern England. It’s perfectly positioned close to the nightlife, shops and entertainment of Manchester, while also providing opportunities to enjoy the countryside, the Lake District, and more.

With its 52 guestrooms, and 17 meetings rooms – available to accommodate groups of up to 100 delegates – Cheadle House is a popular choice for weddings and corporate events. Enjoy the latest AV technology, free Wi-Fi, energy stations, and delicious food and drink in the welcoming restaurant and bar.

With 17 meeting rooms and flexible venue space, Cheadle House is an ideal setting for hosting events both big and small. Whichever meeting room you choose, you’ll be welcomed with contemporary style, free high-speed internet, and complimentary tea and cappuccinos.

With plenty of accommodation and dining options, as well as a setting close to the attractions of the city, Cheadle House is an ideal location to host meetings and events.

Cheadle House’s dedicated team of experts are happy to help you host a successful event or training session.

CONTACT Royal Crescent Cheadle SK8 3FS T 08712224792 www.cheadlehouse manchester.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 100pax

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The Majestic Hotel A palatial and stately Victorian property, the Majestic Hotel is a Harrogate landmark, set in eight acres of private gardens in the heart of this elegant spa town. Built at the height of Harrogate’s prosperity in the 19th Century, The Majestic Hotel is a grand, opulent base from which to discover the town’s many fine buildings, excellent shops and beautiful parks and gardens, or to head out into the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park.

• 4 -star hotel, adjacent to International Centre • 170 bedrooms • Beauty rooms • Health club with swimming pool • Conference facilities • Car park (£8.00 per 24hrs) • Free Wi-Fi • Dog-friendly hotel • 1 mile from Harrogate train station • 12 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport • Close to Yorkshire Dales National Park.

CONTACT Ripon Road Harrogate, HG1 2HU T 01423 700300 E events@majestichotel harrogate.co.uk www. majestichotelharrogate. co.uk AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 500pax

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Weetwood Hall Leeds has a thriving business scene, so much so that it has earned the well-deserved title of being the ‘London of the North.’ Weetwood Hall’s modern, flexible and well-equipped meeting and conference rooms play a contributing role in Leeds’ blossoming business community.

If you work in the healthcare sector and plan meetings and events, it can be difficult to find a venue that offers both fantastic facilities and is appropriate for all kinds of events, from advisory boards, training and continued medical education events to speaking about specific treatments, therapy areas and product information.

That is why the team at Weetwood Hall has taken steps to ensure that they are up to date with the latest regulations within the healthcare sector.

The team can therefore offer everything you need to deliver a bespoke meeting or event that is tailored to your own specific conference requirements.

Whether you are looking for contemporary executive conference facilities in Leeds, or seeking inspiration from Yorkshire’s uniquely beautiful landscape and culture, the Weetwood Hall conference centre is designed to ensure your meeting, conference or event is memorable and runs smoothly.

Each of the 35 comfortable and well-facilitated meeting and seminar rooms will also exceed your expectations. Weetwood Hall has all the ingredients for stress-free and productive meetings.

CONTACT Otley Road Leeds LS16 5PS T 01132306000 E sales@weetwood.co.uk www.weetwood.co.uk AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 200pax

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Barnham Broom Hotel, Golf & Spa Barnham Broom offers a warm and welcoming ambience to all guests with its exceptional 4-star experience and first class facilities and amenities.

Barnham Broom overlooks 300 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside, with 46 refurbished bedrooms offering comfortable, stylish and luxurious accommodation.

Barnham Broom is best known for its two championship golf courses surrounding the River Yare Valley. The Spa at Barnham Broom is also a wonderful place to relax and unwind, offering a complete range of professional treatments and ESPA products.

The Edge Health & Fitness Club, with its state-ofthe-art gym equipment, sauna, steam room, squash courts, tennis courts, fitness classes and heated indoor swimming pool, is the perfect place to improve your health and wellbeing.

Barnham Broom has four fantastic areas to host meetings and events. The Barford Suite is ideal for large conferences, product launches and exhibitions.

Situated on the ground floor, it can be divided into two syndicate rooms. The Kimberley Suite is situated on the first floor and can be used as one large room or divided into four syndicate rooms. The Colton Suite is a truly unique venue with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sliding doors, giving guests access to a leafy terraced area and stunning panoramic views across the beautiful River Yare valley. The Bickerston Suite is a beautifully elegant room overlooking an internal courtyard featuring a stunning water feature.

CONTACT Honingham Road Barnham Broom Norwich Norfolk NR9 4DD T 01603 759393 E enquiry@barnham-broom. co.uk www.barnham-broom.co.uk AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 160pax

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Nestled within and surrounded by some of the most fascinating and beautifully landscaped gardens in the country, Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers three striking meeting and event spaces, which create a magical and unique setting for your event. Though you’ll feel a million miles from the hustle of the city, this unique venue is located less than two miles from the centre of Birmingham.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is ideal for all kinds of events, both corporate and private. The event suites offer all the flexibility you could need, each one accessed through one of their beautiful glasshouses. In this ever-changing natural paradise, there is always something new to see, and every event will be unique.

Enhance the occasion with delicious catering from award-winning in-house caterers, Ampersand.

Whether you are in need of an energising working lunch or a three course dinner following a conference, you will be amazed by the standard of the food, drinks and service.

By choosing Birmingham Botanical Gardens for your event, you will be making a valuable contribution to the charity, helping to keep the beautiful gardens thriving for years to come.

CONTACT Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3TR T 0121 450 4607 E botanical.events@ ampersandcatering.co.uk www.birminghambotanical gardens.org.uk/venue AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 500pax

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CEME Conference Centre CEME Conference Centre is a Gold accredited purpose-built, ultra-modern events and conference venue located on an 18-acre business, education and research campus in East London with close proximity to The City and Canary Wharf.

CEME offers innovative, stylish, flexible and highly competitive solutions for all event and meetings requirements, from a high-tech 120 seat auditorium to flexible meeting and conference rooms and exhibition space for up to 600 delegates.

Supported by an experienced events team dedicated to the highest standards of quality and service and with special discounted NHS prices, CEME is ‘Accredited in Meetings’ at the highest Gold Standard with the MIA – the only venue in Essex or East London. It is also a ‘World Host’ venue for outstanding customer service; and, through ‘Venues of Excellence’, a preferred ‘Healthcare’ venue supporting hundreds of NHS meetings and conferences each year.

CONTACT Marsh Way Rainham Essex RM13 8EU T 020 8596 5151 E events@ceme.co.uk www.cemeconference.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 450pax

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Curve Theatre Curve is a spectacular state-of-the-art theatre in the heart of Leicester’s vibrant Cultural Quarter. Unlike a traditional theatre, the awardwinning building boasts a range of distinctive, unconventional and dynamic event and conference spaces to meet your business needs.

Whether you’re looking for a place to hold your next meeting or planning a show-stopping product launch, conference or exhibition, Curve can host up to 1600 people across 10 dynamic spaces. Their Seminar and Rehearsal Rooms offer great flexibility, while a stunning mezzanine level spans 98 metres across the building’s five storey curved glass façade.

For larger events, the state-of-the-art Theatre and Studio spaces combine theatrical inventiveness with technical capability to create outstanding and impactful events.

In an industry first, Curve also offers clients the opportunity to host their event on the set of the theatre’s in-house productions, utilising the very best in stage, sound and lighting design.

CONTACT Curve Theatre Rutland Street Leicester LE1 1SB T 0116 242 3911 E enquiries@ curveevents.co.uk www.curveevents.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 1600pax

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Dartington Hall Dartington Hall, a Grade I listed venue in Totnes, South Devon, is a unique location for corporate events.

Dartington Hall is easily accessible by car from Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth, and is around three hours from central London and Birmingham.

For those travelling from further afield, the venue can co-ordinate taxi transfers from Totnes Railway Station, a mainline station just 1.5 miles from the estate.

Flybe also operates scheduled daily flights between Exeter and London City Airport.

50 4-star bedrooms boast a mix of heritage and comfort and 10 meeting rooms offer natural daylight and complimentary Wi-Fi. With catering showcasing the very best local and seasonal produce, each package can be tailor-made to fit your programme and requirements.

On-site team building activities including orienteering, archery, kayaking, foraging and bushcraft are available.

The inspiring variety of ancient and modern buildings, set within a 1200 acre estate, provide a glorious setting offering excellent facilities and a range of comfortable, well-equipped rooms, making Dartington Hall the perfect venue for your forthcoming event.

CONTACT Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6EL T 01803 847147 E bookings@dartington hall.com www.dartingtonhall.com AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 220pax

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Holiday Inn Aylesbury The Holiday Inn hotel in Aylesbury combines an excellent range of facilities including 139 bedrooms all equipped with high speed internet access, Junction Restaurant, Hub bar and lounge, Spirit Health and Fitness Club with indoor swimming pool, steam room, gym, sauna, spa and two beauty treatment rooms.

The dedicated Academy Conference Centre offers seven flexible meeting rooms with many options for layout, which can accommodate from two to up to 120 delegates. All meeting rooms have natural daylight, air conditioning and are located on a ground floor with complimentary Wi-Fi access and parking.

An individual guest services desk for check-in and assistance sets a great impression for delegates.

The Academy also benefits from spacious breakout space and all-day refreshments, which ensure that delegates make the most of their meeting with time to network with colleagues. Coupled with the great location, a familiar name, great transport connections and those 139 bedrooms, Holiday Inn Aylesbury is the perfect choice for a variety of successful events.

CONTACT New Road Weston Turville HP22 5QT T 01296734030 E events@ hinnaylesbury.com www.hiaylesburyhotel.co.uk AMENITIES 3

CAPACITY > 120pax

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Lifehouse Hotel Lifehouse is a contemporary award-winning hotel nestled in the peaceful surroundings of English Heritage Listed Gardens, just over an hour from London by direct train and with easy links to the A12.

Corporate packages include supply of equipment including projectors, TVs, flip charts and stationery and wireless broadband, as well as refreshments and private catering.

The venue offers a range of meeting rooms in varying sizes to suit your event, from the spacious Thorpe Suite for up to 60 guests, to the characterful Cottage Boardroom for smaller events.

Within the sleek Scandinavian-designed hotel there are 89 contemporary double or twin rooms, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, a lounge bar, a fully equipped stateof-the-art gym, 18.5m swimming pool and thermal spa facilities, and 12 acres of grounds to explore.

CONTACT Frinton Road Thorpe-le-Soken Essex CO16 0JD T 01255 863463 E steffi.d@lifehouse.co.uk www.lifehouse.co.uk AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 60pax

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National Conference Centre The National Conference Centre (NCC) is perfectly located in the West Midlands, with excellent access to the motorways, Birmingham airport and Birmingham International train station.

The NCC is a dedicated events venue with 13 flexible meeting rooms, ranging in size and capacity from 1400 delegates theatre-style to a small boardroom meeting for 10. It is a perfect venue for single or multi-day conferences, meetings or exhibitions.

For banqueting-related events the venue can accommodate anything from an intimate dining experience for 50 guests in its smaller to mediumsized rooms, right up to a full awards dinner for 900 in either of its two main suites.

All rooms are fully self-contained and easily accessible with state-of-the-art technical equipment and an on-site AV production team who are experienced in delivering any level of requirement.

From a simple projector and screen all the way up to a full conference or awards event production, the team can produce your event.

Combine this with 100MBs of dedicated upload and download internet connectivity, over 700 free car parking spaces, as well as its central location and proximity to the country’s major road, rail and air networks, and the National Conference Centre is THE venue to host your next event.

CONTACT Coventry Road Bickenhill Solihull West Midlands B92 0EJ T 0121 704 2784 E sales@nationalconference centre.co.uk www.nationalconference centre.co.uk AMENITIES 5

CAPACITY > 1400pax

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The Manor Country House Hotel Discover your haven of luxury at The Manor.

You are invited to linger awhile in the stunning luxury bedrooms, your very own sanctuary of peace and opulence. Pause for a moment and enjoy the smoothest of white cotton linens and the most sumptuous of handpicked beds.

With 27 bedrooms and suites, all individual in design and truly classical in style, why not leave the outside world at the door for a moment as you relax into your temporary haven. Choose a traditional Manor House experience taking you back almost 1000 years in Oxfordshire’s history, or opt for a modern approach to interior design and ambience in the Coach House.

Not sure? Ask the reservations team to tell you more and recommend their favourite room to you.

The dedicated events team will provide you with the planning and attention to detail that you require for your private event, conference or meeting. The Manor has the space, technology and expertise to ensure that your experience will surpass your expectations.

With excellent transport links, a chauffeur-driven service for your executive team and guests and even a helipad for the adventurous, The Manor is only a stone’s throw from Oxford, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and London, sitting right in the heart of Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

With an award-winning kitchen and a wide range of menus tailored to your individual requirements, The Manor also offers superb catering to delight your guests during your event.

CONTACT Northampton Rd Weston-on-the-Green Bicester OX25 3QL T 01869 350 621 E jbennett@themanor weston.co.uk www.themanorweston.com AMENITIES 3

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Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth is a contemporary venue with a unique heritage twist. This premier event space is perfect for gala dinners, offering stunning views of Salisbury Crags, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the Scottish Parliament. Treat your clients to a pre-dinner drink in the tropical rainforest or a cool cocktail next to a real iceberg! With a dedicated inhouse team, the venue offers a complete package, with the flexibility and inspiration to deliver any request.

The Stratosphere with its translucent roof, glass walls and stunning views can cater for receptions of up to 1200 and 550 for dinner. The Ozone, an enclosed versatile meeting space on the Stratosphere, can be used as a conference suite or breakout room by day, or as a stylish additional reception room with dance floor for gala dinners by night.

The Biosphere is Dynamic Earth’s dedicated conference suite which can seat up to 300 delegates in one sitting or can be split into two separate function rooms. If you are looking for something more intimate, a range of smaller meeting rooms is also available to accommodate your needs.

CONTACT Holyrood Road Edinburgh, EH8 8AS T 0131 523 1269 E events@dynamicearth.co.uk www.dynamicearth.co.uk/ events AMENITIES 5

CAPACITY > 1200pax

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Edinburgh Zoo Enjoy a unique event in one of Scotland’s leading tourist attractions – Edinburgh Zoo. Set in lovely hillside parkland, just west of the city centre and within easy reach of the airport, the Zoo is home to almost 1000 rare and amazing animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

Enjoy the spacious meeting rooms and classic period features of the majestic Mansion House, or expand into the 170 seat lecture theatre and breakout rooms of the nearby modern Budongo Lecture Theatre.

Combine your company business with one or more of the Zoo’s exciting animal-related experiences on offer, such as animal handling, a teambuilding trail or a talk on an animal species of your choice.

Who could forget a conference that included coming face-to-face with a python or tarantula?

With over 80 acres to explore, Edinburgh Zoo can offer a special corporate event or function to remember, out of normal opening hours.

CONTACT 134 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh EH12 6TS T 0131 314 0336 E events.edinburghzoo @compass-group.co.uk www.edinburghzoo.org.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 250pax

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

Hensol Castle Hensol Castle offers a unique and historical setting for a business event to remember. This magnificent Grade I listed venue is steeped in history yet delivers state-of-the-art technology through the latest multimedia facilities.

Formally an ironmaster’s home, this stately home has been sympathetically renovated and extended to restore its historical beauty. The new Courtyard Hall accommodates up to 200 guests for a dinner and 300 for a theatre-style conference. This is complemented by five smaller conference rooms in the castle that can host between 10 and 80 delegates per room theatre-style.

The castle is available for exclusive hire to ensure that your event is private and dedicated entirely to you and your guests.

Facilities include: • Courtyard Hall for up to 300 delegates • Five smaller rooms for 10 to 80 delegates • FREE parking & Wi-Fi • Natural daylight in function rooms • Choice of menu options • Option to be hired exclusively • Accommodation available on the estate at the 4-star Vale Resort • On-site team building • Stunning location with serpentine lake • Only three minutes off J34 of the M4.

CONTACT Hensol Park Hensol Vale of Glamorgan CF72 8JX T 01443 667800 or 01443 667823 E r.williams@vale-hotel.com www.hensolcastle.com AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 300pax

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

Inveralmond Business Centre Inveralmond Business Centre provides the best location for any events, meetings or training days, with a wonderful range of facilities at your disposal.

The venue is also able to provide a full catering service with its own in-house café, so whether it’s tea or coffee for your client or one of the delicious options from the café, the Centre’s team will take care of it so that you can concentrate on your meeting.

Rooms are available to hire on a half day or full day basis, seven days a week. The Centre is situated within easy reach of the M90, A9 and all major routes in Scotland and offers free parking.

CONTACT 6 Auld Bond Road Perth PH1 3FX T 01738 646 746 E reception@inveralmond

businesscentre.co.uk

www.inveralmondbusiness centre.co.uk AMENITIES

CAPACITY > 50pax

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

Park Plaza Cardiff The award-winning Park Plaza Cardiff epitomises comfort, with spacious accommodation as well as superb services and facilities for business events, conferences and seminars. Located in the heart of the Welsh Capital, it is the ideal place to meet, dine and unwind.

The Park Plaza Cardiff offers excellent function space comprising 11 suites, accommodating up to 160 guests theatre-style – suitable for corporate events such as conferences and seminars, as well as boardroom and cabaret meetings.

The flexible function space transforms to accommodate 150 guests for dinners, charity functions or corporate lunches that are easily catered for. Audio visual technology and lighting can be customised to match your themed events for all seasons and occasions.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests and dedicated Wi-Fi in all meeting rooms.

The Laguna Spa offers a 20m indoor swimming pool, spa bath and steam room, plus a fully equipped gym.

Eight luxury treatment rooms, one with double bed feature, and a range of luxurious Elemis treatments and all usage of the facilities is available free of charge to overnight guests.

CONTACT Greyfriars Road Cardiff Wales CF10 3AL T 02920 111 123 E ppcconf@parkplaza hotels.co.uk www.parkplazacardiff.com AMENITIES 4

CAPACITY > 160pax

SCOTLAND & WALES

Venue Guide 2017

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