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Endorsers of AIM The MIA are delighted to have the following endorsers of the AIM scheme:

“AIM – Accredited in Meetings… assured of

excellence

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Chief Executive’s

Foreword Welcome to the AIM Accredited Venues & Destinations Guide, published each year to ensure every stage of meeting and event creation can be organised from a position of strength. Every venue and destination included in this guide has achieved AIM, the UK’s national standard for meetings and events, which means each guarantees exceptional facilities, value and service.

Using AIM accredited venues and destinations is truly beneficial to the event organiser, helping make budgets go further and potentially increasing return on investment.

This is because when you work with an AIM venue or destination you are working with committed professionals, who offer tangible proof of their ability to deliver their services at or above, stringent industry standards.

This simple to use guide makes it easy to find and make contact with AIM venues and destinations that meet your event requirements. They are all here, and are ready and waiting to do everything at their disposal to make your next event, the perfect event.

Jane Longhurst, MIA Chief Executive

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About AIM Like the hotel recognition scheme from the AA, a national standard which uses the Star Rating to grade guest accommodation, AIM is a national standard that grades meetings and event venues and their suppliers.

The purpose is to give anyone organising a corporate event, a quickly recognised symbol that demonstrates whether or not the venue they are considering has committed to a set of stringent industry standards, which place value for money as a high priority.

These standards are comprehensive and have been designed by seasoned industry professionals, in association with the Best Practice Forum, around the typical procurement requirements most event organisers need to adhere to. In essence AIM is about making it easier to find the perfect venue for your next event.

Endorsement AIM is endorsed by VisitBritain in England, VisitEngland and Visit Wales. Indeed, when presenting to

MIA members, VisitEngland’s chief executive, James Berresford, cited the growth of AIM as an important element of his strategy, highlighting his intention to work with the MIA to implement his Business Tourism Action Plan.

Three AIM Levels There are three levels of AIM, the standard Entry level, AIM has two ‘Higher’ levels, Silver and Gold, which demonstrate compliance with a more stringent set of criteria. Venues wishing to ‘AIM Higher’ complete a ten section self-assessment, produce a portfolio of evidence in support of their application and receive a visit from an independent assessor, who determines whether the venue is worthy of the accreditation and whether AIM Silver or AIM Gold should be awarded.

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Finding AIM Venues There is already around 500 AIM venue, and to make it easily find one in the area you wish to hold your event, MIA has launched Solution, a free to use online venue search and automated enquiry tool. To use Solution visit www. mia-uk.org or www.aimaccredited.com and fill in and submit a simple online form, providing information on the type of event you are organising and where you wish to hold it. The search results returned include only venues and destinations that have achieved AIM and can meet the requirements of the brief. Each venue that meets the requirements receives a copy of the brief and has the opportunity to respond with a competitive proposal.

We hope you will agree, AIM can improve your events, raise standards in

the industry and make your life easier.

Many meetings and event buyers already insist on AIM from their venues, we believe you should too. You can see full details of AIM, including all standards, codes and legislation AIM venues comply with at www.aimaccredited.com.

H Making meetings better H Ticking procurement boxes H Saving time and money H Raising standards H Assuring Excellence H Protecting investment and returns

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East Anglia

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Liverpool/Mersey

Bournemouth

Essex

Manchester

Bristol

Cambridge

Southport 58

Midlands

Swindon

Birmingham

Yorkshire

Torquay

Derbyshire

Bradford

Leicestershire

Leeds

Guildford

Nottinghamshire

Newcastle & Gateshead

Farnborough

Staffordshire

Scarborough

Farnham

Telford

York

Southampton

Wales

Eastbourne

Cardiff

Aberdeen

Kent

Llandudno

Edinburgh

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Cheltenham

Scotland

London

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Powys

Glasgow

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Bangor

Ireland

Milton Keynes

Newport & SE Wales

Belfast

High Wycombe

North West

Hertfordshire

Blackpool

Oxford

Cumbria

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Bangor

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South West The UK’s most popular domestic tourism destination, the South West has an impressive array of options for the business tourist.

From Gloucestershire to Avon and Wiltshire in the north of the region, down to Devon and Cornwall in the south, the South West is a very versatile region offering just about everything.

Bristol

Bristol is a university city, the largest centre of culture, employment and education and has the commercial prestige from the Bristol Channel.

Dorset and Somerset lie in the middle of the South West, with the Jurassic Coast, the Cerne Giant and the open countryside to explore and enjoy.

Don’t be fooled by the West Country’s reputation for a laid back rural lifestyle, this is a progressive region with well equipped

Bournemouth

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modern conference and event venues that will not disappoint.

With international conference centres, sporting venues, historic venues, academic venues and more than a few quirky venues, the South West can cater for just about all events with even the largest capacity requirements.

Swindon Make sure you spare some time for delegates to sample the breathtaking scenery and beautiful beaches; it’s all part of the West Country experience.

Cheltenham

12 Bournemouth 14 Bristol 16 Cheltenham 18 Swindon 20 Torquay

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk Bournemouth Dorset, BH2 5BH

Destination

T: 01202 456545 F: 01202 456500

Information Road: M3, M27, A31, A35, A338

E: enquiries@ meetbournemouth.co.uk www.meetbournemouth.co.uk

Rail: Bournemouth Railway Station

Bournemouth Welcome to Bournemouth - The Leading Resort With Year Round Appeal.

And it’s not all work and no play!

Named the ‘happiest place to

recognising the need to provide

live’ by First Direct Bank – just 1

a creative range of activities for

reason why you should choose

our business visitors and their

Bournemouth to host your next

partners. From duck herding to

event.

extreme off road racing, a

Bournemouth is a town of contrasts - with its idyllic location, seven miles of award winning beaches, acres of luscious Green Flag gardens and bustling

The incentive offerings in Bournemouth are plentiful

relaxing spa in the renowned Chewton Glen Hotel or a half-day blast on a RIB boat - we aim for you to come away from your event with a lasting impression.

cosmopolitan bars and

Ease of access to any destination

restaurants, Bournemouth is the

is paramount to delegates which

perfect choice for event

is why Bournemouth ticks all the

organisers whether you are

boxes. By Rail we are a mere 97

looking for calm and tranquillity

minutes from London Waterloo,

or a faster pace of life.

convenient ferry links from Poole

There are literally hundreds of venues to choose from when organising an event in Bournemouth, from traditional hotel meeting facilities to the funky and unusual venues –

to the continent, direct motorway and dual carriageway links plus domestic and European flights into Bournemouth International Airport or neighbouring Southampton.

creating the perfect package is

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Air: Bournemouth International Airport - 6 miles, Southampton Airport - 30 miles CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 4054 seats Maximum exhibition: 5000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 960 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 9000 rooms Largest hotel: 160 rooms 5-star: 62 rooms 4-star: 655 rooms 3-star: 2600 rooms

The Bournemouth International Centre is the largest Conference & Exhibition Venue on the south coast.

Providing the exibility to accommodate large multi-hall conventions of up to 6,500 delegates, down to smaller, more intimate events and exhibitions in any one of the main four auditoria.

Its stunning central location offers sea views and close proximity to over 9,000 en suite hotel rooms. The nearby Pavilion Theatre & Ballroom presents additional banqueting, performance and meeting options in an Art Deco setting.

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Exeter Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5BH T: 01202 456550 F: 01202 456500 E: conference.bic@bhlive.co.uk www.bic.co.uk

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms NO DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 4054 cabaret-style 768 classroom-style 800 boardroom-style 68 banqueting-style 960

Key considerations when organising an event ‌ Does your procurement department set minimum venue requirements?

Is the DDR or 24-hour rate competitive, does it offer value?

Or is it too low to deliver quality?

How many delegates are expected to attend?

Do any delegates need accommodation?

Will the venue choice affect delegate numbers?

What standard of accommodation is appropriate?

Will there be any disabled delegates or speakers at the event?

How many guest and house speakers will there be?

Are breakout sessions planned?

Do the refreshments and catering meet your standards?

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Destination Information Road: M4, M5, M32 Rail: Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol Parkway Station Air: Bristol International Airport CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1800 seats Maximum exhibition: 4000 m2 Banqueting in one venue: 800 seats

Bristol

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Bristol 53 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LH AREA REPRESENTED Bristol

T: 0117 9462200 F: 0117 9462225 E: onference@destinationbristol.co.uk www.conference-bristol.co.uk

Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4746 rooms Largest hotel: 300 rooms

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4-star: 2998 rooms 3-star: 580 rooms 2-star: 130 rooms

For meetings, training & team building,

We’re where you need to be…

Our four characterful properties are easily accessible from all the main motorway networks:

Chesham, Hitchin, Swindon and Birmingham.

University of Bristol

• Free on-site parking • Local produce cooked fresh daily • Acres of stunning grounds, perfect for team builds • Unlimited tea and coffee, with equipment provided - excellent value

Conference Office The Hawthorns, Woodland Road Bristol BS8 1UQ T: 0117 954 5501 F: 0117 331 0625 E: conference-office@bris.ac.uk www.bris.ac.uk/conferences-hospitality

Please check our website for the best daily rates and booking incentives www.chartridge.co.uk

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms: 1300 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 800 cabaret-style 220 classroom-style 250 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 270

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk Cheltenham Spa Visit Cheltenham, 77 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ

Destination Information

AREA REPRESENTED

Road: M5, M4, M40

Cheltenham

Rail: Cheltenham Spa

T: 01242 226033/264118 F: 01242 515535 E: meet@cheltenham.gov.uk

Air: Gloucestershire Airport – 4.5 miles; Birmingham International Airport – 50 miles; Bristol Airport – 54 miles

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Cheltenham Spa England’s Regency Spa town is the stylish destination for meetings, conferences and special events. Renowned for its award-winning parks, floral displays, and year-round events programme featuring horse racing, jazz, science, music, and literature festivals, Cheltenham is one destination your guests, delegates and their partners will look forward to visiting.

venues and guest house

For major event organisers, the Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse offers extensive conference and exhibition facilities. The racecourse has car parking for 12,000 cars, ten function suites and endless possibilities for open-air events.

Delegates will enjoy shopping on

The Regency elegance of Pittville Pump Room hosts meetings for up to 400 guests, while the impressive Cheltenham Town Hall provides a central venue for exhibitions and meetings for up to 1,000.

to the Cotswolds and let our

Our range of facilities is completed by excellent hotel

forward to welcoming you to

accommodation. In addition to the many excellent top class hotels and state of the art conference centres, other non-residential venues include Manor by the Lake, near Cheltenham Film Studios, The Pavilion at the Royal Oak Inn in Prestbury, D’Fly and Spice Lodge restaurants.

Cheltenham’s famous Promenade, antiques hunting in Montpellier and the Suffolks, or relaxing at one of the pavement cafes, wine bars or excellent

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2250 seats Maximum exhibition: 2600m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1343 rooms Largest hotel: 318 rooms 4-star: 757 rooms 3-star: 586 rooms

restaurants. To explore further afield, travel ‘The Romantic Road’ touring routes reveal this area of

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outstanding natural beauty.

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Finding the perfect venue … ☛ Venue type… Is it AIM accredited? Does it fit with the theme of the event or the brand values of the company? Consider the delegate profile, prominent, high earners may expect five star.

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Location … Does the venue have good road and rail links? For larger events, is there an airport nearby?

☛ The team … Your success relies heavily on the venue team; get to know them.

Do they make you feel welcome; will they do the same for your delegates? Are they enthusiastic, eager to please and flexible? Do they have sufficient knowledge and experience? Can they cope under pressure? Ask them plenty of questions to make sure you have confidence in them.

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Ambience… Use your senses and be aware of smells, temperatures, lighting and sounds. Air-conditioning, cleanliness, natural lighting, soundproofing and natural acoustics are all plus points.

☛ Facilities… Know what you need and be sure the venue has it. If your delegates are likely to arrive by car you will need parking. Is security an issue? If they’re leaving expensive equipment in the room it should be lockable. Is there disabled access and are the disabled facilities sufficient? Are there toilets near to your meeting, and are there enough of them?

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Meals & refreshments… An army marches on its stomach, and so does your event.

Take time to know exactly what meals and refreshments your event package allows and be sure it will delight; disappointment here is disastrous.

☛ Audio-Visual … Is your event heavily reliant on multi-media presentations? Do you need special lighting to create an effect? Can they hear you at the back? Consider the content and theme of the planned event, whether spectacular or low-key, you need to be sure the venue is up to delivering it? Demonstrations are useful.

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Residential capabilities … If you have delegates staying at the venue, check the bedrooms are of a high enough standard, will they meet their expectations? They’ve made the effort to attend your event, the least you can do is provide a clean and comfortable bed.

☛ Reassurance… Have you seen tangible proof that the venue lives up to its service claims?, have you seen the contract you will be asked to sign? Are you confident that the venue complies with the law and meets industry best practice guidelines? All AIM venues do this and much more!

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA T: 01793 466619 E: adminsteam@swindon.gov.uk www.swindon.gov.uk/steam

Swindon is where the Cotswolds meet the West Country. It’s a thriving, successful town with its sights set firmly on the future, but a town rich in a colourful heritage that goes beyond its world famous links with the GWR. And it’s an easy place to get to with its excellent road and rail links.

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is an award winning visitor

attraction that tells the story of the men and women who created, worked and travelled on the Great Western Railway. Housed in a beautifully restored Grade II listed building, STEAM boasts excellent facilities for a whole variety of business and social occasions that inspire everyone involved.

STEAM is a popular location for AGMs, conferences, training seminars, product launches and business

meetings in many different formats. The Museum is also a venue for drinks receptions, gala dinners, wedding receptions, private parties and is regularly used for broadcasts and recordings for some of the UK’s most popular TV productions.

Whether you’re looking for a small meeting room for five people, a silver service meal for 100 or a conference for 750 guests, STEAM can accommodate you.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms NO DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 750 cabaret-style 450 classroom-style 160 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 450

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Torquay Riviera International Conference Centre Chestnut Avenue Torquay, Devon TQ2 5LZ AREA REPRESENTED Torquay T: 01803 206 306 E: meet@conferencetorquay.co.uk www.conferencetorquay.co.uk @conferenceTQY http://uk.linkedin.com/ pub/nicky-harding/15/b59/134

Successful conferences and meetings depend as much on the venue as they do on the Agenda or Programme of the event. A successful venue should therefore offer more than a place to meet and in Torquay we are confident that we offer all the vital ingredients that take a conference from being just good to being fantastic!

shop of planning and information. This impartial bureau can source the right venues, bring together all the right accommodation for your delegates, look for suitable banqueting venues, out of conference activities and check out travel information for you. More importantly all this information is simply brought together at www. conferencetorquay.co.uk

The first and probably most vital ingredient is to have a local Conference Bureau like Conference Torquay who can bring all the other ingredients together for you – a one stop

Torquay has many conference venues to choose from ranging from the purpose built Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC), to top business

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hotels, to the more unusual venues such as the newly reopened Torre Abbey Historic House and Gardens (following its extensive £6.5 million restoration), Paignton Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and Kents Cavern Underground show caves; the most famous Stone Age home in Britain.

The “Green” accredited RICC is the largest venue offering a choice of conference facilities for up to 1500 delegates and breakout and meeting rooms for up 350, 1750 m2 exhibition facilities and banqueting for in excess of 1200 guests, all located just off the seafront and therefore surrounded by a wide variety of hotels and guest accommodation.

Hotels range from the 4 Star Imperial Barceló, and the independently owned Grand Hotel, to cosy, clean and inspected small hotels and guesthouses and a quality budget Premier Inn. Conference Torquay, with their on-line free accommodation booking service will help delegates find the serviced or self-catering accommodation that suits them and their budget. Where else can you find over 2,000 beds within walking distance of the venue, many on the seafront itself.

Access to a destination makes all the difference to Delegates so Torquay has a distinct advantage.

Just around 3 hours by train from Birmingham or London and it is now cheaper and easier than ever to travel to a conference in Torquay.

First Great Western, Conference Torquay and the Riviera International Conference Centre, have collaborated to offer exceptional conference rail fares exclusively to delegates travelling to conferences on the English Riviera.

Or you can take a short flight; Manchester to Exeter will take just under an hour.

Destination Information Road: A380 dual carriageway and the M5

Every effective conference provides for some leisure time and on the English Riviera there is an abundance of activities.

Free time can be filled viewing the hills and fields around from the HyFlyer, a tethered balloon adjacent to the RICC, or exploring the only urban accredited Geopark in Europe, Torbay’s own Jurassic Coastline, which can be explored not only from the sky but also by boat or on an informative bus tour.

It was the Victorians that coined the phrase the ‘English Riviera’, likening the area to its French equivalent.

Sub-tropical plants and the celebrated Torbay Palm add to the Mediterranean feel. But it is the clean air, spaciousness and pace of life that have contributed to its success as a leading conference resort, where others have found it a great place for clear thinking and certainly one that differs from the pressured city environment.

Torquay’s history is probably better known for its connection with Agatha Christie, but there is so much more to its past than this; Brunel, Singer family, Darwin, Cavemen and Romans, Celts, Saxons, Vikings, Normans and Crusaders, as well as the Elizabethan, Victorian and Edwardian eras (so many themeing ideas)!

With all this choice, history, culture and scenery, it is evident why Torquay has become such a popular choice for conferences.

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Rail: Torquay and Newton Abbot Air: Exeter International Airport - 27 miles from Torquay CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 3,684 square metres (within one building between 3 halls) Banqueting in one venue: 1200 guests

ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms: 5600 rooms Largest hotel: 152 rooms 4-star: 449 rooms 3-star: 1000 rooms

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South East Close enough to London for city excursions, but far enough out for countryside relaxation and pursuits, the choice offered by the South East is vast and varied.

From the historic towns of Rochester and Canterbury in Kent to the modern cities of Guildford and Putney, the South East has a lot to offer.

Explore the cathedral city of Winchester in Hampshire and the South Downs of Sussex, or hop on a ferry across to the Isle of Wight

Farnham

where you’ll find the summer residence of Queen Victoria and the famous Needles.

In terms of venues, the range on offer in the South East spans from rural country house hotels to modern training centres and urban educational establishments.

All are nestled in and around

Kent

All venues are nestled in and around the plethora of historic market towns and quaint English villages

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the plethora of historic market towns and quaint English villages, which characterise the region.

There’s a diverse mix of ancient buildings, churches and cathedrals; beautiful waterways, rivers and beaches; orchards and vineyards.

Not to mention excellent transport infrastructure boasting an extensive railway network, channel tunnel and international airports.

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Guildford

Guildford Tourist Information Centre Guildford House, 155 High Street Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AJ AREA REPRESENTED Guildford and Surrey T: 01483 444333 F: 01483 458563 E: tic@guildford.gov.uk www.conferencedeskguildford.com

Guildford and Surrey are perfectly placed for your conference or meeting.

Equidistant from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, and well served by a direct train service into London, the South Coast and the airports and with the M25, M3 and A3 major roads, getting here is easy.

The area is a diverse mix of market towns, villages and sprawling countryside which give you an excellent choice of venue for your event. You can choose from dedicated conference centres, country hotels, town centre hotels or multipurpose venues such as art galleries, theatres or even Guildford Castle!!

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and Surrey the Guildford Borough boundary giving even more choice of venue and views of stunning countryside in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Guildford even has two brand new venues opened in Autumn 2011 – G Live the new entertainment venue at the top of the High Street has an auditorium with over 1000 seats and capacity for 1700 seated/standing .

There are also 6 smaller function rooms for meetings, events and private dining.

Next door to G Live now stands the Radisson Edwardian Guildford – also opened in Autumn 2011 with 183 4-star deluxe bedrooms and 7 meeting and conference rooms plus a gym and spa and two restaurants right on the High

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Loseley Park has found fame on Sky TV – listed as one of the UK’s top wedding venues. The Elizabethan mansion has appeared on television several times, including two episodes of Midsummer Murders.

Burchatts Farm Barn is also popular for wedding receptions and the use of outdoor marquees can increase the 70 capacity inside the barn.

Burchatts also has spectacular views over Stoke Park.

Barnett Hill (part of the Sundial Group) hotel and conference centre just outside Guildford has a range of team building solutions from Teamscapes to make the perfect venue for team building away-days and conferences.

The Angel Posting House and Hotel in Guildford High Street is a 16th century building with lots of style and stunning suites. With a tapas bar in the Crypt and a new restaurant it is perfect meeting place, and ideal for weddings and parties too.

The County Club overlooks Guildford High Street and is a unique venue for private parties

and meetings, and if its unique you are looking for, you can hire the first floor of Guildford Castle – built in the 11th Century. It is steeped in history and adds a magical twist to any event.

Guildford House Art Gallery, Guildford Museum, The Guildhall and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre all offer venues with a difference to make your even t special.

De Vere Horsley Park offers a choice of 51 flexible training and meeting rooms and facilities include a sauna and indoor swimming pool and 180 ensuite rooms with parking for 200.

They are totally geared to large conference and small and also the picturesque grounds make an ideal wedding venue.

Surrey Sports Park is an addition to the group with a large capacity of 2000 theatre style or 1500 classroom style – and the University of Surrey can offer similar sizes with the added advantage of accommodation out of term time.

Other group members include the Mandolay Hotel, Ramada Guildford/Leatherhead, Guildford Masonic Centre, Holiday Inns Guildford and Woking, Lythe Hill Hotel and Spa, Guildford YMCA, The Talbot at Ripley and Wotton House Dorking – giving a huge variety of venue to suit every need and every budget.

Destination Information Road: M25, M23, A23 Rail: Guildford train station Air: London Gatwick airport - 23 miles, London Heathrow Airport – 68 miles MAXIMUM CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2000 seats Maximum exhibition: 1368m2 Banqueting in one venue: 400 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1379 rooms Largest Hotel: 180 rooms 4 - star: 701 rooms 3- star: 364 rooms 2 - star: 500 rooms

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Street and within easy walking distance of Guildford railway station even though both venues have considerable parking spaces.

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FIVE Farnborough Interenational Ltd, ShowCentre, ETPS Road Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6FD Sales Team Contact Details: T: +44(0)1252 532800 F: +44(0)1252 376015 E: fiveenquiries@farnborough.com www.farnborough.com/five

FIVE (Farnborough International Venue & Events) is a unique event venue operated by Farnborough International Ltd. Located just 35 minutes from London it is the perfect place to create dynamic and innovative corporate events.

FIVE is a permanent venue offering 3,000 sqm of clear-span, unbranded event space. The building has been designed to a high

technical and operational specification and has entrance foyers, office space, a seminar area and kitchen space. It is an entirely flexible venue for 250 to 2,500 conference delegates, or 200 to 2,000 banqueting guests.

The surrounding site is over 100,000 sqm, half hard-standing and half laid to grass, ideal for outdoor activities such as team building. One tarmac area

can accommodate a temporary structure of over 15,000sqm. The site is private and secure and is located directly adjacent to TAG Farnborough Airport, Europe’s premier dedicated business airport. With excellent transport links, FIVE is less than an hour from London airports and benefits from plentiful free on-site parking and quality hotels on the doorstep.

FACILITIES on-site parking: 2000+ bedrooms N/A DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 2500 cabaret-style 1500 classroom-style 2000 boardroom-style N/A banqueting-style 2000

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An award winning venue providing modern conference facilities and flexible event hire Recently voted Hudson’s Heritage Corporate Venue of the Year, we provide all the needs of a modern international business training and conference centre, as well as an impressive location for corporate events.

13 fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 120 day & around 30 residential delegates.

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Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 0AG T: 01252 721194 E: conf@farnhamcastle.com www.farnhamcastle.com

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 120 cabaret-style 80 classroom-style 50 boardroom-style 30 banqueting-style 120

Understanding the event objectives …

Clients expect a return on investment from their event, you can help them achieve this by understanding what they are seeking to achieve? It could be almost anything; some common reasons companies hold meetings, is to: • inspire sales people • motivate employees • communicate a new company vision • present a strategy to stakeholders and the media • create a new strategy

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Southampton Destination Southampton Limited Basepoint Andersons Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 5FE AREA REPRESENTED Southamton and the Solent Southampton, Winchester, New Forest, Test Valley, Itchen Valley & Hamble T: 0845 226 9944 F: 0845 226 5484 E: info@destinationsouthampton.com Twitter: @destsouthampton www.destinationsouthampton.com

A cosmopolitan city located on the south coast just one hour from London, Southampton is a thriving conference destination and the home of Ocean Sailing, Gateway to the World; Where land meets water, providing delegates with a versatile choice of activities and attractions to enhance their conference or event.

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diversity, from waterfront academic venues and stately homes in the neighboring New Forest countryside, there is something to tickle the taste buds of every event organiser.

The largest venues in Southampton are the International City Cruise Terminal, The new Ocean Terminal, Southampton Football Club and the home of Hampshire Cricket, The Rose Bowl, each offering modern, state of the art facilities with excellent

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Southampton now offers over 3,500 hotel bedrooms following the recent opening of the Etap, Premier Travel Inn, Cargo and Ennios all now offering bedrooms in the city centre, plus at least another 1,500 rooms within a 20 mile radius of Southampton including the Hamble Valley and the New Forest.

It’s not just about capacity venues in Southampton, there are some beautiful boutique hotels, the rosette winning White Star Tavern and Rooms, Ennios Boutique Hotel and, in the new forest, Terravina Hotel. Each offering an exclusive personal welcome to smaller conference groups.

Destination Information Road: M27, M3, M271 Rail: Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkway Southampton can be reached easily by air, rail and road, and boasts an award winning International Airport, with direct flights from most cities in Europe, and some of the UK’s major cities. The rail option takes just over one hour from London Waterloo, delivering you swiftly and conveniently to the coastal location of Southampton.

Air: Southampton International Airport

Adding a bit of fun or intrigue to your conference is easy in Southampton, Destination Southampton work closely with a number of team building companies to provide sailing and water based event management experiences, and land based activities including tank racing, themed team adventures such as The Rookie which is a team building event based on the TV hit The Apprentice, also The Parmesan Job Treasure Hunt in mini’s and much more.

Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2200 seats Maximum exhibition: 7000m2

ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 3500 rooms Largest hotel: 270 rooms 4-star: 172 rooms 3-star: 270 rooms 2-star: 93 rooms

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conference support services, including on-site audio visual and technical support to ensure the smooth running of any event.

The waterfront location of both the Ocean Terminal and The City Cruise Terminal is fabulous, with enough space to comfortably seat and dine up to 1000 delegates for a conference, we are proud to have such a facility.

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We welcome the opportunity to host your event at our dedicated, all-year-round Conference Centre.

Located in the heart of the lively city of Southampton, our facilities and high standard of customer care guarantee the success of your event.

With a choice of reception and meeting rooms, featuring natural daylight, as well as tiered lecture theatres, our flexible approach provides you with a complete range of facilities for small meetings to all-day conferences or exhibitions.

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES* bedrooms 2300**

Southampton Solent University

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 192 cabaret-style 96 classroom-style 70 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 130

157 – 187 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7NN T: 023 8031 9639 F: 023 8031 9620 E: conference.centre@solent.ac.uk www.solent.ac.uk/conferences

*Evening and weekend available 3 min walk ** Summer months only

Destination Information Road: M25, M23, A23, A27 Rail: London Victoria to Eastbourne Air: Gatwick Airport MAXIMUM CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1700 seats Maximum exhibition: 3100m2

Eastbourne Devonshire Park Centre, Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP Areas Represented Eastbourne

Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 7500 rooms Largest Hotel: 152 rooms

T: 01323 415437 F: 01323 430093

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4 - star: 119 rooms

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AREA REPRESENTED

Road: M25, M20, M26, M2, A2

Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Folkstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Chatham, Rochester, Dover

Rail: Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells

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Kent Conference Bureau Kent ‘The Garden of England’ The county of Kent known as the ‘Garden of England’ has breathtaking countryside dotted with orchards, vineyards, hop gardens, castles and more famously the White Cliffs of Dover.

Within Kent there is a fantastic selection of backdrops against which to choreograph events.

Combine this with a great range of venues for meetings, conferences or training purposes, and there is something to suit every event.

Modern meeting facilities complement the charm of castles and country houses, while the county’s larger hotels offer a stylish alternative. Kent can offer several flagship chain hotels such as the Hilton, QHotels and Marriott along with the famous Leeds Castle and Hever Castle.

Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells, are just a few of the towns on offer in Kent

to host your event. Other popular destinations include Dover, Rochester and Sevenoaks, all of these towns have an array of different venues to offer.

Teambuilding and incentive activities can vary from a quiet round of golf, a simple treasure hunt, a high wire forest adventure, to an adrenaline fuelled multi-activity day.

Getting to Kent, the south east corner of England, is easy using the M20 or M2 motorways, which are connected to the M25 and the national network. London (St Pancras) is just 17 minutes away by the high speed trains, and Ashford just 37 minutes, both stations also connect to the continent in just over 1 hour.

The dedicated and friendly team at the Kent Conference Bureau offer event organisers and conference buyers a professional and efficient free service based on excellent knowledge of Kent and its venues.

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Air: Gatwick (38 miles to Maidstone), Heathrow (53 miles to Maidstone), Stansted (59 miles to Maidstone) CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 5000 seats Maximum exhibition: 5000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 2000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4900 rooms Largest hotel: 179 rooms 4-star: 3500 rooms 3-star: 1600 rooms AIM ACCREDITED

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The Castle Dining Room

The Maiden’s Tower Tudor Hall

The Garden House

Conferences & Meetings Surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, and set on two moated islands, “the loveliest castle in the world” is the ideal setting for residential and day conferences, meetings, corporate hospitality and banqueting.

• Free Parking • Audio visual & Wi-Fi • Team building • 9 hole golf course • Low season offers

• Four exclusive historic venues • 24 hour & day delegate rates • Capacity from 10 to 180 • 40 Bedrooms (20 in the castle) • Exclusive catering

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Set in beautiful surroundings among 200 hectares of fruit orchards, this modern venue boasts a welcoming business environment to host off site meetings & conferences.

10 minutes from Junction 4, M20 near Maidstone, Kent gives easy access to London & the South East. There are 5 meeting rooms seating from 2-200 delegates, free parking, on-site catering and a full AV package included in the delegate rates. The conference team prides itself on providing a friendly, personal service.

East Malling Conference Centre

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 0

New Road, East Malling, Maidstone, Kent, ME19 6BJ T: 01732 523781 F: 01732 849067 E: charlotte.box@emr.ac.uk www.eastmallingconferencecentre.co.uk

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The River Centre is a prestigious, state-of-the-art venue located in historic Tonbridge. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, training events, meetings, private functions and more.

Our distinctive auditorium offers a fully integrated audio-visual system and a platform. The ground floor is a highly adaptable space, ideal for exhibitions and smaller meetings. The River Centre is less than a 10-minute walk from Tonbridge station and just 15 minutes from the M20, M25 & M26 by car. We also offer tailored catering services as well as secure on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

The River Centre

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms: NO

Medway Wharf Road Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RE T: 01732 770707 F: 01732 770909 E: conferences@therivercentre.org www.therivercentre.org

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 750 cabaret-style 350 classroom-style 350 boardroom-style 150 banqueting-style 450

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London LONDON

Well established as a world-class destination and gateway to the UK, London has it all.

A busy business and leisure hub, it’s easy to get there, easy to get around and easy to find a suitable place to stay and host your event; it’s what you’d expect from the nation’s capital. The biggest surprise in London is the value; there are venue and entertainment options to suit all budgets, requirements and tastes.

The view across the Thames London is a leading global city with a reason to boast: it has something for everyone.

From art to education, fashion to finance, whateveryour interests, you will find something for you in the capital.

London is also known for its diverse culture. From the shops to the restaurants, every culture and country is catered for in England’s capital. London’s position as a culinary world leader is sometimes overlooked,

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but with the finest food from every corner of the globe on offer, London is renowned for its high quality and authenticity. One of the biggest pulls to London is the theatre scene. Few people can resist the pull of the West End stage, whether in front of it or behind it.

Canary Wharf

London has had renewed energy within the global

market being 2012’s host of the Olympic games. With Wembley, Twickenham and Wimbledon, London is a true sporting capital.

Getting around London couldn’t be easier with the underground network of trains known as the Tube.

With 270 stations on the map, the quickest way to get to where you need to be is

by Tube.

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Destination Information Road: A1/M1, A2/M2, A3/M3, A4/M4, M11, M20, M23, M25 and A40/M40

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Rail: Victoria, Waterloo, Kings Cross/St Pancras, Paddington, Euston, Charing Cross, Fenchurch St, Liverpool St, London Bridge Air: London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport

London & Partners 6th floor, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR AREAS REPRESENTED London, Greater London T: 020 7234 5833 F: 020 7234 5752 E: eventsolutions@londonandpartners.com www.londonandpartners.com/convention-bureau

MAXIMUM CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 30000 seats Maximum exhibition: 100000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 30000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 64904 rooms Largest Hotel: 1054 rooms 5 - star: 8244 rooms 4 - star: 33128 rooms 3 - star: 8933 rooms 2 - star: 321 rooms

Stylish Georgian architecture meets bespoke event design at award winning 76 Portland Place; a flexible and contemporary central London conference, training and entertainment venue with 12 unique rooms, just a stone’s throw from London’s famous Regent’s Park.

A proud holder of AIM’s Gold accreditation for excellent service, 76 Portland Place strives to deliver the exceptional attention to detail that sets this venue apart from countless others in London.

76 Portland Place

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms N/A

76 Portland Place, London , W1B 1NT T: 0207 470 4871 F: 0207 470 4931 E: enquiries@76portlandplace.com

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 170 cabaret-style 120 classroom-style 70 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 140

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Dominion Theatre 268-269 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7AQ T: 0207 927 0941 F:0207 927 0970 E:dominionevents@nederlander.co.uk www.dominionevents.co.uk

Prominently located directly above the transport hub of Tottenham Court Road station you will be hard pressed to find a more central and easy to find location. Conference venues also don’t come much more unique than this Grade II listed theatre with its adjacent newly refurbished meeting suites.

The Dominion has 8 events and meeting spaces including the 2000 seat

main auditorium which is very popular with large corporate bookings; the 200 capacity Studio space which is truly flexible in terms of layout and works well for conferences or parties; and the brand new Boardroom space which is a high specification meeting facility, making it ideal for training courses and meetings. All our spaces are covered by complimentary wireless internet.

Our competitive DDRs

begin at just ÂŁ29.95+VAT including all day refreshments, sandwich buffet lunch and unlimited filtered water.

Our value added extras, such as complimentary backstage tours, mean that you can give your event wow factor without breaking the budget. We also offer excellent corporate hospitality packages for our resident show.

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO* bedrooms NO** DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 2069 cabaret-style 60 classroom-style 100 boardroom-style 28 banqueting-style 120 *NCP opposite ** A range of hotels in the immediate vicinity

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Thinking of an event on the river?

Why trust anyone but the No.1?

With the largest fleet to choose from, and almost 40 years of experience to draw upon, no one can tailormake your event on the Thames like City Cruises. We can seat up to 200 guests for dinner or hold canapĂŠ parties of 300 or more. And our Event Management Team will be more than happy to make it happen for you. So why leave anything to chance when you can put yourself in the hands of the company voted Best Canal & River Boat Operator 8 times in the last 10 years.

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Strand Conference & Events Centre Strand Palace Hotel 372 Strand, London WC2R 0JJ T: 020 7379 4737 option 2 E: meetings@strandpalacehotel.co.uk www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk/ conferences-events.html

Situated in the heart of the West End, the Strand Conference & Events Centre is located centrally with close proximity to Covent Garden, Charing Cross and a short walk from Waterloo station.

It is also easily accessible from the City’s commercial and financial district. Ideal for meetings, Conferences & Events of up to 250 people the bright, flexible

and contemporary suites complete with state of the art technology raise the Strand Conference & Events Centre’s commitment to providing business facilities to a new level. Our versatile event suites varying in sizes; can be hired as one, in different combinations or individually for hosting events and come with full use of our reception area with stylish

leather sofas, providing everything you require for a successful event.

During January 2011 a full refurbishment took place, ensuring all suites were upgraded and have access to high speed Wi-Fi and a complete range of integrated audiovisual equipment. Self service coffee counters were added, offering full flexibility for your event.

FACILITIES on-site parking: No bedrooms Yes DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 250 cabaret-style 100 classroom-style 120 boardroom-style 60 banqueting-style 180

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Brunel’s variety of modern meeting facilities include; seminar rooms, tiered theatres, hospitality rooms and exhibition space. Our in-house catering team offers menus from finger buffets to silver service. Accommodation ranges from a year-round conference suite of 50 rooms to 2000 single ensuite rooms available throughout the summer.

Rooms are graded 3-5 stars by Quality in Tourism’s Campus Accommodation scheme. Conveniently situated four miles from Heathrow Brunel has great transport links in and out of the city.

Brunel Conference Services Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH T: 01895 238353 F: 01895 269745 E: conference@brunel.ac.uk www.brunelconferenceservices.co.uk

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 2050 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 425 cabaret-style 140 classroom-style 40 boardroom-style 20 banqueting-style 220

Emmanuel Centre is a truly unique place which is regularly used for exhibitions, AGM’s or shareholders meetings, training seminars, council meetings, product launches, church gatherings, exhibitions, rallies, presentations, concerts and conferences. The building’s traditional charm and character comes with modern facilities.

This Grade 2 Listed building, built in 1928, was designed by the world renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker, has a distinctive atmosphere, elegant marble foyer, high vaulted ceilings inscribed with Bible inscriptions and huge columns.

Emmanuel Centre

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms N/A

9-23 Marsham Street, London SW1P 3DW T: 020 7222 9191 F: 020 7233 1922 E: enquiry@emmanuelcentre.com www.emmanuelcentre.com

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 1500 cabaret-style 72 classroom-style 200 boardroom-style 80 banqueting-style 144

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The campus also features a: 100-seat lecture theatre, a range of group teaching rooms that can be used for conferences and events, library facilities, breakout lounges, Internet café, meeting rooms, video conference room.

Recent Expansion: The campus is now expanding and will have a dedicated conference centre increasing our delegate capacity.

For information about pricing, room sizes and specific facilities, please contact us on, email GCULondonevents@gcu.ac.uk, or write to: Conference and Events, GCU London, 40 Fashion Street, London E1 6PX.

Glasgow Caledonian University (London) 40 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6PX T: +44 (0)203 369 3000 E: GCULondonevents@gcu.ac.uk www.gculondon.ac.uk

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 100 cabaret-style 60 classroom-style 50 boardroom-style 30 banqueting-style 60* *These capacities will expand due to new fully functioning conference and events centre in June

Imperial College London offers an outstanding choice of conference, training, banqueting, exhibition and accommodation facilities. With more than 150 meeting and seminar rooms, Imperial is London’s largest academic conference venue.

Located in South Kensington just minutes away from the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History and Science Museums as well as Hyde Park. Imperial offers a variety of meeting space for your event from modern rooms to historic venues, award-winning in-house catering and 3 to 4 star accommodation.

Imperial College London

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms 1600

Exhibition Road, South Kensington London SW7 2AZ T: +44 (0) 20 7594 9494 F: +44 (0) 20 7594 9505 E: conferenceandevents@imperial.ac.uk www.imperial.ac.uk/conferenceandevents

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 740 cabaret-style 200 classroom-style 230 boardroom-style 60 banqueting-style 350

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GCU London is the graduate campus of Glasgow Caledonian University situated in the heart of London. Based in one of London’s most attractive locations, the campus specialises in delivering a portfolio of postgraduate programmes.

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Our conference rooms are ideal for meetings between 2 and 225 people, we also have 5 private dining rooms ideal for dinners and parties and 171 bedrooms.

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Located on 25 green acres with a large river frontage it lends itself perfectly to a wide variety of teambuilding activities both on and off the water. A ÂŁ5 million refurbishment of the Conference Centre ensures The Lensbury has some of the best conference facilities in the London area with the latest audio visual equipment, light, contemporary meeting space and extensive free wifi.

Lensbury Hotel and Conference Centre

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 171

The Lensbury, Broom Road Teddington, TW11 9NU T: 020 8614 6400 E: enquiries@lensbury.com www.lensbury.com

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 225 cabaret-style 100 classroom-style 90 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 200

The Hall at Middle Temple is one of the finest examples of an Elizabethan Hall in the country with a double hammer beam roof carved from the oak of Windsor Forest and an elaborately carved screen made in 1574.

The traditional oak panelled walls are festooned with Coats of Arms and the impressive windows are made from heraldic glass memorials to notable Middle Templars.

The Hall offers a dramatic backdrop for corporate receptions, formal dinners and wedding receptions accommodating up to 500 people. It can be configured in a wide variety of layouts to suit individual requirements. It is still the centre of life for the Inn today as Bench, Bar and Students meet in the Hall daily for lunch.

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms 0 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 350 cabaret-style 190 classroom-style 40 boardroom-style 22 banqueting-style 300

Middle Temple Hall, Middle Temple Lane, London, EC4Y 9AT T: 0844 858 0663 F: 020 7427 4821 E: events@middletemple.org.uk www.middletemplehall.org.uk

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Why not give us a call and take advantage of our offers?

Located within 11 acres of private grounds, Regent’s College is a unique venue in the heart of London. Offering a selection of meeting rooms all year round, we have the ideal facilities for meetings, training, team building and outdoor events.

The highly skilled catering team offer an excellent range of menus and bespoke packages can be easily created. The conference centre is easily accessible by road or public transport, is outside the congestion zone and has on-site car parking.

Visit www.regentsconference.ac.uk for virtual tours, packages and special offers.

Regent’s College Conference Centre

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Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS T: 0207 487 7540 F: 0207 487 7657 E: conferences@regents.ac.uk www.regentsconferences.co.uk

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If travelling for business is a requirement, make style one too.

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Discover the unconventional side of business travel when you stay at this hotel. Panoramic runway views from the Club Lounge, 28 flexible soundproofed meeting rooms, 500 delegates reception style, wireless throughout and a Health Club with state-of-the-art gym equipment for the executive’s essential workout. Other facilities include DUO Restaurant & Bar, Starbucks, 24 hour room service, gift shop, hairdressers and bureau de change. Business travel with style.

Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 649 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 450 cabaret-style 192 classroom-style 300 boardroom-style 80 banqueting-style 380

Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 2AQ T: 020 8897 6363 F: 020 8897 1113 E: rebecca.whicker@renaissancehotels.com www.renaissancelondonheathrow.co.uk

Picture Perfect Your venue in the heart of London The Victory Services Club is a venue with verve for your corporate event. We can host a whole range of large scale events and conferences. From product launches to gala dinners, concerts to media parties.

We are very proud to be the first London venue to be awarded the AIM Gold Standard Award for Accredited in Meetings.

“The service we received was impeccable and on the day, completely worry-free. A huge success!”

Barclay’s International We know how important it is for our clients to get great value for their event budget and our prices reflect this with DDR rates from £49.50 per head and Formal Dining Menus from just £30 a head.

Please speak to our events team who are here to help you and can also advise on bespoke events on 020 7616 8305/8354 or email events@vsc.co.uk.

Helping our heroes The Victory Services Club enjoys charity status and event revenue is used to fund projects that support members of the armed services and their families.

The Victory Services Club 63 Seymour Street, London W2 2HF

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MIC Hotel & Conference Centre

The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin Street Belgravia, London SW1X 7DT T: 0207 2011508 F: 0207 2011500 E: banqueting@caledonianclub.com www.caledonianclub.com

81 – 103 Euston Street, London NW1 2EZ T: 0207 691 0001 E: sales@micentre.com www.micentre.com FACILITIES on-site parking: NO bedrooms 28

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Understanding the event objectives …

Clients expect a return on investment from their event, you can help them achieve this by understanding what they are seeking to achieve? It could be almost anything; some common reasons companies hold meetings, is to:

Gilwell Park Conference Centre Chingford, London, E4 7QW T: 020 8498 5300 E: gilwell.conferences@scouts.org.uk www.towntocountry.co.uk

• inspire sales people • motivate employees • communicate a new company vision

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• present a strategy to stakeholders and the media

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Home Counties HOME COUNTIES

Some of the most eloquent architecture and gentle countryside can be discovered in the Home Counties.

Characterised by the deep connection to English academic heritage,this is the region where you’ll with find the world-leading University of Oxford, the prestigious Ascot Racecourse and the Chiltern Hills.

Oxford

Throughout the Home Counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire, there is a wide variety of attractions, historic towns, palaces, gardens and castles to keep you busy and entertained.

The geography of the Home Counties includes the River Thames, Berkshire Downs and an array of landscapes that will provide the perfect backdrop to any meeting.

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The area offers a diverse range of country house hotels, fully equipped with advanced meeting and conference facilities.

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The Home Counties are so-called because of their proximity to the capital city. Together they house a diverse range of country house hotels fully equipped with advanced meeting and conference facilities.

The quintessentially English feel of the Home Counties is unrivalled and will make you feel like you are truly in the English countryside, yet the transport links to London are plentiful, and it’s a short journey into the city and its international airports: the best of both worlds.

Hertfordshire

s Milton Keyne

48 Milton Keynes 48 High Wycombe 49 Hertfordshire 50 Oxford

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Destination Information Road: M1, A5, A421 Rail: Milton Keynes Central Air: Luton Airport (30 minutes by car) CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1000 seats HOME COUNTIES

Maximum exhibition: 825m2

Milton Keynes Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9NZ AREA REPRESENTED Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Olney, Stony Stratford, Woburn, Buckingham, Silverstone, T: 01908 614638 E: business@destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk

Banqueting in one venue: 700 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 3335 rooms Largest hotel: 330 rooms 4-star: 550 rooms 3-star: 2169 rooms 2-star: 616 rooms

www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk

Residential Conference Centre set in 26 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, offering easy access from M4 and M40 motorways, located within 30 miles of central London and only 35 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

The five distinctive buildings each include a self-contained conference suite with a fully equipped training room, dedicated break-out rooms and course office with internet access and photocopying facilities. Each building offers a private bar and coffee lounge, comfortable dining room and dedicated en-suite accommodation.

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FACILITIES on-site parking YES bedrooms 104

Church Road, Lane End Buckinghamshire, HP14 3HH T: 0845 5213 197 E: info@lane-end-conferences.co.uk www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk

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Whether you are looking for a residential conference facility accommodating up to 1,600, an entertainments venue with multiple function spaces or a day meeting venue for 10 up to 200, we have the right solution for you.

A prime location for your event.

ConferenceHertfordshire University of Hertfordshire Butler Hall, Bishops Rise, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9BT T: 01707 285032, F: 01707 284057 E: sales@conferencehertfordshire.co.uk www.conferencehertfordshire.co.uk

FACILITIES on-site, free parking YES bedrooms 3200 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 440 cabaret-style 250 classroom-style 85 boardroom-style 26 banqueting-style 300

For meetings, training & team building,

We’re where you need to be…

Our four characterful properties are easily accessible from all the main motorway networks:

Chesham, Hitchin, Swindon and Birmingham.

Cranfield Management Development Centre

• Free on-site parking • Local produce cooked fresh daily • Acres of stunning grounds, perfect for team builds • Unlimited tea and coffee, with equipment provided - excellent value

Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0HG T: 01234 751122 F: 01234 751707 E: cmdcsales@cranfield.ac.uk www.cmdc.info

Please check our website for the best daily rates and booking incentives www.chartridge.co.uk

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk Oxford and Oxfordshire Meet Oxfordshire 7 Threshers Yard West Street, Kingham, Oxfordshire, OX7 6YF

Destination Information Road: M1, M4, M25, M40

AREA REPRESENTED Oxfordshire

Rail: Oxford train station

T: 01608 731802 F: 01608 659911 E: enquiries@meetoxfordshire.com

Air: London Oxford airport - 3 miles

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Oxford Location, quality, character and prestige make Oxfordshire a first choice for successful events. Call on the in-depth knowledge of our expert team to locate your ideal venue today.

Oxford is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, multi-cultural city full of history and heritage. It is home to the oldest speaking University in the world, renowned museums, charming shops, wonderful architecture and much more. The city lies in one of the most beautiful counties in England and offers a wide range of venues to suit all needs and budgets.

Meet Oxfordshire has created a unique database of venues and facilities that are experienced in hosting meetings and events on every scale. Our free service matches your requirements against Oxfordshire’s finest hotels, provides access to Oxford’s famous colleges and explores options at dedicated conference centres throughout the county, state of the art lecture theatres and such contrasting venues as historic

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Blenheim Palace or Malmaison Oxford, the first prison to be converted into a hotel in the UK.

Major conference capacity: 900 seats Maximum exhibition: 2000m2

Oxford is undoubtedly a central location - 57 miles from London and 68 miles from Birmingham accessible from most of the UK’s major motorways and within a short transfer of Heathrow and Birmingham Airports. Some charter flights are also available direct into London Oxford Airport. Meet Oxfordshire provides all the expertise to ensure a successful and memorable event in Oxfordshire.

Visitor attractions, leisure facilities and meeting support services can all be included in our response to create a package that’s tailor-made to meet your needs.

Banqueting in one venue: 400 seats

For further information or to contact the team call +44 (0) 1608 731802 or visit www.meetoxfordshire.com To download our brochure and to sign up to our newsletter please visit our website www.meetoxfordshire.com.

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✢ Grade II Listed Jacobean Hall ✢ Set within a 3,000 acres estate 12 miles from Oxford ✢ Easy access from M40, A34 & A40 ✢ 40 Dedicated Meeting & Training Rooms for 2 -150 Guests ✢ 128 Bedrooms including rooms within the main hall ✢ Dedicated assessment & development centre ✢ Experienced conference & events team ✢ Corporate days for up to 5,000 guests ✢ State of the art Health & Fitness Club ✢ Parking for 200 cars

Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN T: 01993 885200 F: 01993 883986 E: conference@eynshamhall.com

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East Anglia Often mistakenly considered isolated from the rest of the country, much of East Anglia is actually within a couple of hours’ reach of London, Birmingham and their surrounding areas.

The region’s unique landscape makes this a truly unique part of England, offering the guarantee of a memorable experience from sailing on the Norfolk

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Broads to exploring Thetford Forest by mountain bike or exploring the world-famous university city of Cambridge.

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With a range of attractions on offer including historic houses, gardens, forts, zoos and nature reserves, as well as a variety of shops andretail parks, East Anglia has everything you could possibly need. Soak up the history of Lincolnshire, the small towns of Norfolk and

East Anglia is easily accessible to the international traveller and with a range of venues that represent the region’s rich history

the energy of Essex and even visit England’s oldest town in Suffolk.

The unspoilt character and rural landscape of East Anglia allows you to fully appreciate the region as it truly should be.

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one of complete isolation, but Stansted Airport and Harwich International Port mean East Anglia is easily accessible to the international traveller, and with a range of venues that represent the region’s rich history, heritage and academic prominence East Anglia is an excellent choice for any event.

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Destination Information Road: M25, M11,A12

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Rail: Stansted, Chelmsford, Colchester, Southendon-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea Brentwood

T: 01245 435152 E: carol.jolly@essex.gov.uk www.visitessexforbusiness.com

Air: London Stansted, London Southend

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Visit Essex Visit Essex for Business – Exceeding expectations for all your conferences, meetings and events Located in the East of England region close to London, the Olympic Park, and continental Europe, and with an excellent range of top quality conference and meeting facilities, Essex is the perfect choice for your business needs. The county offers a unique combination of coast, town and country, and has excellent access via road, rail, sea and air - many of our venues are located next to the M25, M11 and Stansted Airport.

You are sure to find a venue that suits your needs, with some of the best and more unusual set in lovely countryside with a rolling landscape, or picturesque historic towns. There is a rich mix of historic, modern, academic and unusual venues, plus those offering something a little bit different. How about a meeting

on board a Thames sailing barge, or a conference at firstsite the golden clad “arc” in the Roman town of Colchester? The modern Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes Resort set in beautiful rural countryside, boasts full leisure and golf facilities, plus 194 bedrooms and the largest exhibition space in Essex at 3,516.25sqm.

Our team building and incentive offer includes indulgent Spas, over 60 golf courses, wine tasting in an English vineyard, cookery, quad biking, karting or paintballing!

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Sea: Harwich International Port, Tillbury Port CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 4000 seats Maximum exhibition: 3516.25m2 Banqueting in one venue: 2000 seats

ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 5000 rooms Largest hotel: 500 rooms

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firstsite Lewis Gardens High Street, Colchester Essex C01 1JH T: 01206 577067 E: venuehire@firstsite.uk.net www.firstsite.uk.net

firstsite is Essex’s spectacular centre for contemporary visual art, and a unique destination for corporate hires of every description.

Ranked among the top Essex attractions, the stunning golden-clad crescent building is located in the heart of historic Colchester. firstsite is home to a changing programme of world-class art exhibitions to inspire your delegates – giving the venue a cultural edge over other corporate location choices in the region.

All parts of the beautiful building can be hired individually, as a

whole, or in bespoke packages for daytime or evening events.

Easily accessible by public transport and from the A12, firstsite enjoys an outstanding reputation for excellent hospitality delivered within a creative environment in one of the UK’s strongest business tourism areas. firstsite’s versatile 190-seat tiered auditorium, hi-spec meeting rooms and light-filled function space are ideal for conferences, presentations, product launches, workshops and team-building events. Wi-fi and high-speed broadband is available throughout. firstsite is also available for club

and society meetings, and makes a spectacular backdrop to private parties, weddings and other life celebrations. firstsite’s in-house restaurant MUSA will manage your conference or event catering with a menu tailored to your budget and requirements. We are happy to talk you through our choices of delegate menu, from lunchtime finger buffet to a formal evening banquet.

Talk to firstsite’s venue hire team on 01206 577067 or email venuehire@firstsite.uk.net to find out about the variety of ways you can use firstsite for commercial and private events.

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Homerton Conference Centre Homerton College, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PH T: 01223 747218 F: 01223 747120 E: conferences@homerton.cam.ac.uk www.homertonconference.com

Located on the outskirts of the historic city of Cambridge, Homerton Conference Centre provides a first-class venue for events throughout the year.

In addition to the 6 meeting rooms available year-round Homerton can also offer a further 16 teaching rooms, an auditorium for 300 and 530 single en-suite bedrooms during vacation times making it one of the

largest and most flexible venues in the city.

Private dining is always a popular option in a Cambridge College and a range of catering options are available alongside a number of traditional College dining rooms for between 30 and 270 guests. For larger numbers there is the option of hiring a marquee in the 20 acres of formal grounds.

Plenty of free parking is available on site and the College is also conveniently placed for the main railway station, a mere 12 minute walk as well as offering good access from the M11, A14 and Stansted Airport.

Whether you require a meeting space for 10 delegates or an international symposium for 300 Homerton Conference Centre will fulfil your requirements.

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The Pitt Building stands in the heart of the historic city centre of Cambridge and has recently been renovated to the highest modern standards, to offer professional conference and meeting facilities for up to 250 people.

The Pitt Building

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Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RP T: 01223 330807 F: 01223 766808 E. pittbuilding@cambridge.org www.cambridge.org/pittbuilding

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 100 cabaret-style 50 classroom-style 40 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style N/A

Based on a classic design, set in spacious and attractive grounds near the centre of Cambridge, Fitzwilliam College encapsulates a rare blend of history and innovation, living up to its heraldic motto of providing ‘the best of the old and the new ’.

Fitzwilliam has ample car parking and is easily accessible from all major routes, avoiding the narrow streets of the historic centre. The college’s long standing reputation for excellent service, purpose built meeting rooms, including a 250 seat Auditorium, and 175 ensuite bedrooms designed around traditional courts certainly are a testament to it’s motto.

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Storey’s Way, Cambridge CB3 0DG T: 01223 332040 F: 01223 332093 E: conference.office@fitz.cam.ac.uk www.fitz.cam.ac.uk

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 250 cabaret-style 70 classroom-style 70 boardroom-style 50 banqueting-style 250

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A good combination of well-equipped training rooms, meeting rooms and syndicate rooms have all been thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind and are managed by an experienced events team who understand the needs of organisers, trainers and delegates.

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Midlands The Midlands has a strong business tourism sector, larger than in any other UK region outside London.

Being centrally located, The Midlands is easy to reach from most parts of mainland UK, covering counties as far north as Derbyshire down to Hereford and Worcester.

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The region offers a range of cultural and heritage attractions including the former dwellings of William Shakespeare in Stratford-

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The major UK cities of Birmingham and Coventry are in the centre of the West Midlands region and are supported by a wide choice of venues from large international conference and exhibition centres, sporting venues to leisure parks, all with excellent air, rail and road links.

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The vast array of cultures that can be found within The Midlands is testament to the people who live there, with the history telling the story of the land, the buildings and the people.

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The landlocked Midlands has a lot to offer to rival its surrounding counties. From cathedral cities to quaint chocolate box villages, The Midlands has it all. Getting around from one to the other couldn’t be easier, with a reliable rail service stretching from one end to the other.

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Other notable towns and cities include Burtonupon-Trent, Chesterfield, Walsall, Loughborough, Redditch, Derby and Dudley, all offering a wide range facilities and attractions.

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Destination Information Road: M6, M42, M54, M5 Rail: Birmingham New Street, Birmingham International, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations Air: Birmingham International Airport CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 13900 seats

Birmingham Meet Birmingham, Level 4, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG Areas Represented Birmingham

Maximum exhibition: 200000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 2060 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 27000 rooms Largest hotel: 334 rooms

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T: +44 (0) 121 202 5151 E: bcb.conferencesalesmarketingbirmingham.com www.meetbirmingham.com

Conference Aston offers two purpose built conference, hotel and event venues in Birmingham city centre with 30 fully-equipped meeting rooms accommodating up to 235 delegates and 162 stylish ensuite bedrooms.

They offer the latest technology, free WiFi throughout and are Environmental British Standard ISO14001 accredited.

The venues are located on Aston University’s campus, minutes from three mainline rail stations and junction 6 of the M6. As a subsidiary company of the University, all of the venues’ profits are gift-aided back into education.

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Aston University, Birmingham West Midlands, B4 7ET T: 0121 204 4300 F: 0121 204 4291 E: info@conferenceaston.co.uk www.conferenceaston.co.uk

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 235 cabaret-style 120 classroom-style 148 boardroom-style 96 banqueting-style 260

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The Belfry Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 9PR T: 0300 500 0405 E: sales@thebelfry.com www.thebelfry.com

The Belfry, an international reputation and facilities to match Set in 550 acres of beautiful English countryside, The Belfry is the ultimate venue, accessible from all over the UK and beyond via, the region’s excellent motorway, rail and air links.

Take advantage of The Belfry’s tranquil setting and bright, airy rooms to impress clients and motivate staff at corporate

gatherings. Choose from a range of suites and boardrooms, each can be fully AV equipped, to create the optimum environment for inspiration and success.

Our comprehensive facilities and high standards of service are delivered against the perfect backdrop for an enjoyable and memorable event.

Whether organising a board meeting, full scale conference or a product

launch, the Conference and Events team at The Belfry is ready to listen to your requirements, recommend the best solution and deliver the highest levels of service.

The Belfry also offers a range of bars and restaurants, three 18 hole golf courses including the world-famous Brabazon, PGA National Golf Academy, on-site nightclub, leisure and spa facilities.

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1PP T: 0121 780 4242 E: events.birminghammet@hilton.com www.birminghammetropole.com

Hilton Birmingham Metropole is one of the UK’s largest residential conference hotels. Catering for up to 2000 delegates, the 33 meeting and event rooms adapt to your needs.

The selection of 790 guest rooms and suites remain hubs of tranquillity for the weariest of delegates.

The hotel is the number one choice for over 1700 conferences and meetings each year; the events and

banqueting team work to achieve the highest quality and support the hard work it takes to organise an event.

The hotel has three restaurants and outstanding leisure facilities, including the LivingWell Health Club and new to 2012; the Ocean Rooms Spa. From the moment you arrive until the minute you leave; your event and delegates are our priority.

Speak to our Conference and Events Sales team to arrange a visit to the hotel or to talk about your future events.

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Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham West is your ideal residence and conference venue boasting 17 flexible meeting rooms accommodating from 2 to 180 delegates.

All event rooms offer a comfortable delegate environment and feature air conditioning, wifi access and flexible room layout.

Rooms are simple in design and subtle colour thereby enabling you with a blank canvas to theme and gain maximum concentration throughout your event.

The hotel is close to all public transport links and 4 miles from Birmingham city centre and we are within easy access from M6, M5 and M42.

Birmingham West Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B70 6RS T: 0121 609 9988 F: 0121 609 9937 E: conference.birminghamwest@rezidorparkinn.com www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-birminghamwest

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Our four characterful properties are easily accessible from all the main motorway networks:

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• Free on-site parking • Local produce cooked fresh daily • Acres of stunning grounds, perfect for team builds • Unlimited tea and coffee, with equipment provided - excellent value

Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6AF T: 0121 2362317 F: 0121 2333394 E: enquiries@theprioryrooms.co.uk www.theprioryrooms.co.uk

Please check our website for the best daily rates and booking incentives www.chartridge.co.uk

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Destination Information Road: M1 (junctions 25 to 32) and M6 Rail: Derby (91 minutes from London St Pancras) operated by East Midlands Train Air: East Midlands, Manchester, Robin Hood

Conference Derbyshire Crescent View, Hall Bank, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EN AREA REPRESENTED MIDLANDS

Derbyshire including the Peak District T: 01332 285531 T: 07837 170793 E: enquiries@conference-derbyshire.co.uk www.conference-derbyshire.co.uk

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1200 seats Maximum exhibition: 640m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 2004 rooms Largest hotel: 213 rooms 4-star: 836 rooms 3-star: 1055 rooms 2-star: 113 rooms

The Enterprise Centre offers a flexible service with 7 meeting rooms of varying sizes and a boardroom with video conference facilities.

All technical equipment is included as standard, with free Wi-Fi, and onsite support to ensure your event runs smoothly.

The city centre location makes it the ideal business venue in Derby with an onsite car park and with catering options to suit any requirement and budget; perfect for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, product launches and boardroom meetings. www.derby.ac.uk/conferences

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University of Derby Enterprise Centre, 37 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LD T: 01332 597842 E: conference@derby.ac.uk www.derby.ac.uk/conferences

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Derby Conference Centre & Hotel London Road, Derby, DE24 8UX T: 0845 880 8101 F: 0870 890 0030 E: enquiries@thederbyconferencecentre.com www.thederbyconferencecentre.com

• inspire sales people • motivate employees • communicate a new company vision

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• present a strategy to stakeholders and the media

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Leicester and Leicestershire Breath-taking architecture, contemporary culture, historical houses and boutique style make Leicester and Leicestershire an inspirational destination for your conference, meeting or event.

Leicester and Leicestershire is home to some of the most inspirational conferencing and event venues in the country – from modern and purpose built conference centres, through to traditional conference venues and stately homes combining yesterday’s architecture with today’s hi-tech facilities.

Rail: Leicester Train Station, Loughborough Train Station, Market Harborough Train Station, Melton Mowbray Train Station, East Midlands Parkway Air: East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Birmingham International Airport

but also provides an inspirational backdrop to your conference.

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A breath of fresh air - Just a few minutes away from the city lies a very different world. Beautiful rolling countryside, winding waterways, ancient woodland, historic market towns and picturesque villages provide the ultimate rural retreat.

Leicestershire’s landscape makes for stunning conference venue locations.

Major conference capacity: 2000 seats

City culture - Leicester offers a mix of world cultures with contemporary city style. The changing face of the conference venues mirrors the transformation of the city centre, from purpose built conference centres to converted art-deco cinemas all located in the heart of the city.

Take your conference back to nature and bring the event outside. From the National Forest to ancient castles, these all make for ideal settings to hold your conference, event and team building activities. Conferences@ GoLeicestershire offers a free, online guide to the venues large and small, conventional and unique within Leicester and Leicestershire.

Leicester’s style revolution is apparent when you visit Curve theatre - designed by world renowned architect, Rafael Vinoly. The dramatic design offers a perfect venue to experience world-class theatre,

If you want something a little different and need suggestions of quirky venues, itineraries or social activities (tailored to your needs) contact conferences@ goleicestershire.com or call Gill on 0116 299 6666.

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Welford Road Stadium, home of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club now boasts the largest venue of its kind in the East Midlands.

Situated within the stand is the Premiership Suite accommodating up to 1,000 guests for dinner.

Also situated within this stand is our exhibition hall which covers an area of 900sqm.

With a choice of 13 versatile meeting rooms, 26 Executive Boxes and a fantastic location, we are certain to have the facilities to meet your requirements.

Leicester Tigers Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7TR T: 0044 116 2171280 F: 0044 116 2171266 E: conferenceandevents@tigers.co.uk www.welfordroad.com

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 1500 cabaret-style 600 classroom-style 90 boardroom-style 50 banqueting-style 1000

Leading Hotel, Conference and Event Venues for 2012 and beyond

Hothorpe Hall Theddingworth, Leicestershire LE17 6QX T: 01858 881502 F: 01858 881535 E: office@hothorpe.co.uk www.hothorpe.co.uk

Voted best UK conference centre for 2010 & 2011 Gold standard in customer service World class sports and leisure facilities

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Excellent central location Up to 2000 delegates

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Destination Information Road: M1, A1, A52, A60, A46 Rail: Nottingham Station Air: East Midlands Airport CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 10000 seats Maximum exhibition: 1800m2

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Nottingham Experience Nottinghamshire, Gothic House, Barker Gate, Nottingham NG1 1JU

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Banqueting in one venue: 1512 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4500 rooms Largest hotel: 264 rooms

T: 0115 962 8300 F: 0115 962 5367 E: conferences@experiencenottinghamshire.com www.venuenottinghamshire.com

At the heart of England, Nottingham is a city which is friendly, vibrant, versatile and creative.

Offering a diverse array of venues and facilities, and with excellent transport connections by air, rail and road, Nottingham and the surrounding area, is a first class destination for events and conferences.

With local expertise on everything from science to health to design, the city is a natural choice for associations looking to enhance the experience of their delegates.

Nottingham has a great variety of venues, including well renowned

sporting stadiums, contemporary hotels and grand stately homes, all offering excellent facilities.

Venues can accommodate anything from 10 to 10,000 people.

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Situated in Nottingham’s historic city centre, and easily accessed by road, rail and air, this magnificent grade II listed building was constructed in 1909, and has been sympathetically refurbished to combine the traditional architecture with the most up to date of facilities.

Established as a high quality independent conference and banqueting venue for over 20 years, we specialise in delivering excellent food, service and technical facilities. Free WiFi is offered as standard and for larger events; exclusive use of the venue is available.

Accommodation is on hand with five leading hotels, all within a short walking distance.

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Road: M6, M6 Toll Road, M1, M42, A34, A500, A50

F: 01782 237717 E: conference@stoke.gov.uk www.conferencestaffordshire.co.uk

Rail: Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford Air: Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands

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Staffordshire is a county of contrasts and offers a diverse range of venues; from first class hotels and purpose built training centres to unique and unusual venues including both Alton Towers Resort & Drayton Manor Theme Park & Hotel. There’s also a wide range of Award winning venues with Hoar Cross Hall, Keele Conferences & Events and Swinfen Hall Hotel boasting a variety of accolades.

Served by an excellent network of road, rail and air connections, getting to Staffordshire couldn’t be easier. Flanked on either side by the M6 and M1 motorways, and the M54 and M6 Toll Road to the South, with the A50 trunk road providing a direct link from the M1 and the East of the country.

Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford mainline train stations have frequent direct services to and from all major cities, including London Euston which takes just 90 minutes.

Booking your event in Staffordshire is easy too. Just

call the Staffordshire Stoke-onTrent Conference Bureau with your event details. The Bureau offers a FREE and impartial venue finding service and uses the in-depth knowledge of the area to draw up a shortlist of venues to meet the requirements of conference organisers.

Member venues are contacted on behalf of the organiser, obtaining rates and availability to prepare a personal proposal enabling clients to compare venues on a like for like basis.

From the time the Bureau receives your enquiry you can expect to receive your comprehensive, personalised proposal by email within 5 hours.

With 40% of the UK population living within two hours’ drive time, Staffordshire and Stoke-onTrent is the perfect location for your next event.

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CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1600 t/s Maximum exhibition: 7800m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1200 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1871 rooms Largest hotel: 391 rooms

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STAFFORDSHIRE STOKE-ON-TRENT CONFERENCE BUREAU Contact the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau where you can access the local knowledge and expertise necessary to help you with every aspect of your conference, corporate event, seminar or meeting.

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Uttoxeter Racecourse Wood Lane, Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 8BD T: 01889 562561 F: 01889 562786 E: dwhitehead@uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk/ venue-hire/conferences.php

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Uttoxeter Racecourse is set in the picturesque surroundings of the Staffordshire countryside.

With over 80acres of space and more than 50 different suites with stunning views of the racecourse, Uttoxeter is the ideal venue for both indoor and outdoor events.

The racecourse also enjoys great transport links with the M6 and M1

all under half an hour away, Uttoxeter railway station is located on site so delegates and visitors arriving from the north and south are well catered for.

Our experienced events team is available from concept to completion.They’ll help you from your initial booking, during the planning stages and throughout your

day to ensure that your event runs smoothly and efficiently.

Our flexible approach and bespoke Day Delegate Packages offer great value for money and weather your meeting is for four people or a large festival in the centre there is no event we cannot accommodate.

Contact the Events Team on events@ uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

OUR FACILITIES INCLUDE on-site parking, delegate capacities as follows: theatre-style 600 • cabaret-style 400 classroom-style 300 • boardroomstyle 40 • banqueting-style 700

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Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre Stone, Staffordshire WS14 9GS T: 01785 762906 F: 01785 760937 E: info@yarnfieldpark.com www.yarnfieldpark.com

Set in over 80 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, Yarnfield Park offers a unique venue perfect for conferences, training and teambuilding events.

We are situated half way between Manchester and Birmingham, easily accessible being just 10 minutes from the M6 and less than an hour from three international airports and only 1.5 hours

by train from London.

We offer over 40 meeting and training spaces spread over 2 dedicated centres.

The Knighton suite, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 400 delegates theatre style and includes a comprehensive technical package and registration area. It’s supported by the Howden and Leighton suites, both of which can seat up to 250 delegates.

In addition we have 338 en-suite double bedrooms and extensive leisure facilities including a fully equipped gym.

Our diverse catering offer includes a restaurant, bar, Costa Coffee and a range of private dining options.

Our 600 space car parking is free, as is our delegate Wi-Fi, and we have substantial outdoor space for team building.

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The International Centre is a purpose-built convention centre with over 15,000sq m of flexible event space for 4 to 4,500 delegates. Privately-owned and dedicated to hosting events, these facilities are supported by our own on-site hotels, in-house catering and an event production company, giving event organisers a seamless solution for their event.

Our Midlands location, just 15 minutes off the M6 motorway, means we are easy to get to, and when you get here we have ample parking just a few footsteps from the venue.

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Wales Wales is a country of colour, beauty and tranquility. Whether you’re after a peaceful break or an action-packed extravaganza, Wales is the place to be.

Wales is modern and traditional, with exciting places to hunt out and explore. Wales has it all: historic houses, gardens, coastline. You can indulge or go back to basics. Home to Mount Snowdon, Caernarfon Castle and the Cardiff

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Festival, there is plenty to see and do in Wales. One thing’s for sure; you will never be bored when you’re in Wales.

Wales is a country of diversity, with contemporary cities in the south offering magnificent venues, excellent restaurants and vibrant nightlife and rugged countryside and mountain regions in the north offering all manner of outward-

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bound pursuits and splendid country house venues. Â Increasingly gaining political independence, Wales has a modern outlook, well represented by the superbly redeveloped Cardiff Bay area, home of the Welsh Assembly building and an impressive array of shops, hotels and restaurants.

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Cardiff Cardiff Convention Bureau 4th Floor Westgate House Womanby Street Cardiff CF10 1BR T: +44 (0)29 2087 1846 E: convention@cardiffandco.com www.meetincardiff.com

With plans afoot for a convention centre within a new Central Business District, the long term future for Cardiff is looking bright.

Meanwhile, Cardiff takes the view that for the short and medium term, the city itself is the convention centre.

Everything you could need is within a hop, skip and a jump.

Cardiff is still the 15-minute city, where top hotels and conference venues are just a short stroll from St David’s (voted 6th in the 78

UK for shopping), with the National Museum, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium also right in the heart of the city.

Cardiff Bay is just a few minutes away by train, bus or taxi and only 20 on foot!

Here, the magnificent Wales Millennium Centre, the National Assembly’s Senedd building and the quirky Norwegian Church overlook one of Europe’s most stylish waterfronts.

The Bay is growing too – Mermaid Quay, the place for foodies; the Sports village for the more

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Destination Information Road: Cardiff is on the M4, giving easy road access from UK cities.

Meanwhile, Cardiff’s popularity as a conference and incentive destination has already increased over the last five years, with several major new developments boosting the city’s offering.

Getting Around Cardiff is essentially the 15-minute city, and walking is the most efficient way to get about.

The city is also served by a comprehensive bus network, train links between the city centre and Cardiff Bay and by taxis and water taxis.

Key associate hotels and venues Cardiff Convention Bureau works closely with the Cardiff Hoteliers Association representing 5-star to boutique to budget and can secure rates and allocations.

Key DMC’s Cardiff Convention Bureau works with Agents, Corporates, PCO’s DMO’s and DMC’s and can work on a split commission plan as well as in some instances assist with subvention.

Incentive Ideas Cardiff International White Water rafting to golf at The 2010 Ryder

Cup course, to a private behind the scenes architectural tour of the Wales Millennium Centre to a bespoke cooking challenge at The Vale Resort or do as we do in Wales and form a choir with Sing and Inspire during your event.

Clients Associations include Rotary Clubs, InnerWheel clubs and Lions Club wins. Corporate clients include BBC Worldwide, BSI, ERC Heineken Cup, Red Bull and numerous academic and pharmaceutical clients.

Air: Cardiff Airport (15 mins drive); Bristol Airport (45 mins drive); Birmingham Airport (110 miles/ 2hr); Heathrow Airport ( 130 miles/ 2 hr 10 mins) CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 74,500 seats Maximum exhibition: 11,000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1300 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4856 rooms Largest hotel: 217 rooms 5-star: 339 rooms 4-star: 1269 rooms

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Rail: Cardiff has direct rail links to many cities in the UK including London (under two hours away), Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton and Portsmouth.

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Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5AL T: 029 2063 4667 E: eventsales@wmc.org.uk wmc.org.uk/venuehire Wales Millennium Centre, the iconic arts centre set in a stunning position in Cardiff Bay, is building a reputation as a landmark conference destination.

Within easy reach of the UK’s major M4 and M5 corridors, the Centre is uniquely placed to host large scale events that require the wow-factor as standard.

Offering tiered seated theatres, multiple break-out rooms and flexible, open spaces the Centre easily accommodate the full range of large-scale conference requirements - in style.

New for 2012 / 13 – more

availability for the 1,897-seat Donald Gordon Theatre giving you and your clients additional opportunities to hold events of national and international significance at the Centre.

The Centre prides itself on giving exceptional customer care and its dedicated Events team ensures that you or your clients receive the attention required. From initial familiarisation visits to on-the-day delivery, your event manager is on-hand to ensure your event is a success.

With food playing a critical part in the success of any

event, the partnership with Wales The True Taste means that the Centre has met a unique benchmark in quality and provenance. Coupled with the Centre’s environmental management credentials, it’s clear that this venue has set a new quality standard in the conference market.

And with Day Delegate rates starting at £30 (inc. VAT), the value offered at Wales Millennium Centre is just as refreshing.

Learn more by visiting wmc.org.uk/venuehire or by calling the Centre’s Events team on 029 2063 4667.

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Campus Services Division Southgate House, PO Box 533, Bevan Place, Cardiff CF14 3UX T: 029 20875117 F: 029 20874990 E: conferences@cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.ac.uk/conferences

Cardiff University – an ideal venue situated in the heart of the city’s civic centre.

at a number of venues, all within walking distance to the city centre.

lying just north of Cardiff’s civic centre with 1200 single en suite bedrooms.

It offers a range of conference and meeting facilities available all year round. Our purpose built conference centre which is situated 3 miles from the city centre seats up to 230 and we also have traditional style executive meeting rooms available for smaller events situated in the city centre which accommodate from 10 – 75 delegates.

University accommodation is in available from mid June to mid September each year offering a range of options, including self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation. All rooms are en suite and provided with bed linen, towels and tea/coffee making facilities.

All rooms are single with a fully equipped kitchen per flat. Talybont is the ideal venue for larger groups,

Cardiff University provides an ideal accommodation venue providing high quality, comfortable accomodation.

Accommodation is available

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Road: A55

Llandudno & Conwy County

Rail: Llandudno Junction Station (5 minute drive)

T: 01492 879771 F: 01492 860790 E: lcs@venuecymru.co.uk www.llandudnoconference solutions.co.uk

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Llandudno. Somewhere different.

Llandudno is simply unique as a conference destination. It offers an unrivalled landscape of opportunity for the creation of memorable and successful events.

guesthouses. Their quality, individuality, appeal and professional facilities provide the perfect accommodation to support focused, highly productive events.

Llandudno has come to prominence for its ability not only to offer quality venues, but also for its versatility in providing a greater variety of first class accommodation and an array of complementary leisure and sporting activities. And, less than an hour from the principal motorway networks of the North West, it is one of the few remaining areas where travel is still a pleasure.

The future for Llandudno certainly looks bright. As conference organisers continue to seek alternative destinations to the usual urban sprawl, Llandudno has created a niche.

Offering everything conference organisers expect from first class facilities through to professional management in a location of outstanding natural beauty.

Venue Cymru, Llandudno’s principal conference and events venue, offers modern conferencing facilities for anywhere from 5 to 5000 delegates in a luxury seafront location. Organisers and delegates who tire of the bland lack of character that is apparent in so many national hotel groups will welcome the sheer variety of the area’s hotels and

Llandudno has all the characteristics that most other areas can only yearn for.

Llandudno Conference Solutions is a partnership organisation consisting of local businesses and accommodation providers committed to supplying the total business solution to Llandudno’s conference and events delegates.

Please feel free to call us to find out more or discuss your conference requirements.

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Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (1 hour drive), Manchester Airport (1 hour drive) CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1800 seats Maximum exhibition: 3500m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1500 rooms Largest hotel: 186 rooms 5-star: 60 rooms 4-star: 701 rooms 3-star: 1019 rooms AIM ACCREDITED

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An ancient house with a Victorian face. Situated at the core of Welsh history, art and politics.

Once a landed estate, now a university conference centre, the house is still at the heart of the local community.

The grounds are silent, but the birdsong is loud. The conference rooms echo with debate, music and laughter, with quiet corners for reading and dreaming… Grade 1 listed gardens.

Free wireless internet, mobile phone signal, comprehensive library and competitive rates.

Gregynog Hall

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University of Wales, Tregynon Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW T: 01686 650224 E: gregynog@wales.ac.uk www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk

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WALES Exceptional conferencing in an exceptional location.

Located between the sea and Snowdonia, Bangor University is truly an inspiring destination.

Offering a wide selection of meeting rooms our specialist staff will provide the support you need to achieve your goal – a successful conference, a motivating training day or an enjoyable social event. We will find the facilities and services that match your requirements, availability and budget.

Conferences @ Bangor Conference Office, Idwal Building, Ffriddoedd Site, Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor LL57 2GP

Conferences • Banqueting • Executive boardroom • Corporate meetings • Social functions • Sports facilities FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 1400 DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 500 cabaret-style 300 classroom-style 250 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 270

T: 01248 388088 E: conferences@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/conferences

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk Newport and South East Wales, Tourism Department, Civic Centre, Newport NP20 4UR

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Road: M4, M48, M50/M5, A449, A470, A40

The City of Newport, Monmouthshire, South East Wales

Rail: London 2 hours.

Direct services include: Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, Southampton.

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Newport in South East Wales was put on the world destinations map after playing host to The Ryder Cup in 2010. As well as the famous golf courses of Newport, South East Wales also boasts the award-winning food destination of Monmouthshire.

Newport is an internationally known conference and events destination. It has an excellent communications infrastructure, offering flexible facilities and a comfortable working environment.

The area is home to renowned venues including The Celtic Manor, a five star resort boasting over 400 luxury bedrooms, three superb golf courses, two health clubs and five restaurants, as well as conference and convention facilities for 1,500 people.

Newport is also known for The Newport Centre, a flexible conference, exhibition and events venue for up to 2,000 delegates, The International Film School and Newport Business School with

750 rooms, and The Newport International Sports Village featuring the National Velodrome.

Newport and South East Wales Business Tourism offers a free

venue finding service for event and conference organisers, together with potential subvention funding and local facilities and social programme assistance.

Why come to South East Wales?

• Corporate hospitality and incentive ideas including championship golf courses, quad biking, climbing and high ropes courses, horse racing and five star luxury spa and health clubs.

• Extensive team-building facilities, both indoor and outdoor.

• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Wye Valley and part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Air: Bristol (45 mins), Cardiff (40 mins), Birmingham (90 mins), Heathrow (90 mins) CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2000 seats Maximum exhibition: 1260m2 Banqueting in one venue: 900 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4366 rooms Largest hotel: 400 rooms 5-star: 400 rooms

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North West The North West is a region of countryside, modern cities and vast open space.

The legacy of the North West’s industrial past is the high concentration of major cities, each with their own unique personality and culture.

Liverpool

From the spectacular scenery of the Lake District in Cumbria to the bustling university cities of

Manchester and Liverpool, the North West certainly has a lot to offer, whatever your specification.

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Despite the modern cities in the south of the region, Lancashire and Cumbria retain the largely undisturbed countryside, a site that has been celebrated throughout English literature, making a tangible connection to the human soul.

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Explore the vast countryside, soak up the unpolluted air, spot wildlife and regain your inner energy with a trip to the North West.

The North West is a region of contrast, where modern cosmopolitan cities combine with stunning rural scenery, creating a country’s worth

of destinations. With a choice of venues in all types and sizes, and excellent air, road and rail infrastructure, the North West is the perfect choice for meetings, conferences, incentives and events. Whatever your needs, you will find it in the North West.

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Road: M55, M6 Rail: Blackpool North, Blackpool South and Preston

T: 01253 478207 F: 01253 478210 E: conferences@visitblackpool.com www.visitblackpool.com/business

Blackpool Blackpool, situated on the North West coast of England is a world class resort, offering first class facilities with a unique twist.

2012 will see the completion of a £250m regeneration programme that allows us to show you a resort capable of meeting all conference and event requirements.

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Blackpool has remained a prominent business tourism destination due to our ability to change and evolve, not only are we able to offer a large selection of unique and quality venues but we also have a great variety of accredited accommodation capable of meeting the highest of standards. Travelling from home couldn’t be easier, situated less than 30 minutes away from the country’s main motorway network (M6), the M55 link brings travellers into the heart of the resort.

Blackpool Winter Gardens, Blackpool’s principal conference and events venue has seen major change in recent years, now

owned by Blackpool Council the Victorian venue has recently reopened after a major refurbishment programme, offering conference facilities for up to 5000plus delegates in a venue situated just a short walk from the seafront. The Victorian décor adds character that’s often lacking in many urban venues, delegates can take afternoon tea in the new Mezzai Café or book dinner at the new Empress Grill restaurant, both situated within the Winter Gardens complex.

The future for Blackpool is looking brighter than ever, if you’re an organiser looking for a destination that will make your event stand out the visitBlackpool Conference & Meetings team can show you a destination committed to meeting your every requirement.

Please contact the team if you would like more information or if you would like us to show you round, we’re more than happy to discuss your requirements and assist in everyway possible.

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Air: Blackpool International Airport, Manchester International Airport CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2700 seats Maximum exhibition: 1176m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1650 rooms Largest hotel: 274 rooms 4-star: 783 rooms 3-star: 250 rooms 2-star: 485 rooms AIM ACCREDITED

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Ribby Hall Village

Set amidst 100 acres of landscaped grounds, Ribby Hall Village offers a rural location in the heart of Lancashire’s Fylde Coast; a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of city centre hotels.

The purpose built Business and Banqueting venue is described as the best in the area, offering the most up-to-date surroundings with extensive on-site car parking free of charge.

Ideally located 2 miles from Junction 3 of the M55, Preston and Blackpool are less than 10 minutes drive away, Manchester and Liverpool less than an hour.

20 business suites catering from 2 – 350 delegates provide the ideal venue for conferences, exhibitions and corporate banquets.

Have you heard about our Executive Tree House where the sky’s the limit

when it comes to creative thinking?

Ribby Hall Village also boasts outstanding sports and leisure facilities which makes Ribby Hall the ideal choice for team- building events.

For delegates wishing to stay, a choice of accommodation is available, either in the luxury spa hotel or one of the award winning cottages.

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Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, Wrea Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2PR T: 01772 685 858 F: 01772 685 857 E: business@ribbyhall.co.uk www.ribbyhall.co.uk/conferences

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The Lake District, Cumbria

Road: M6, A66, A69, A590, A591, A595, A685, A65

T: 01539 822222 F: 01539 825079 E: conferences@golakes.co.uk www.golakes.co.uk/conferences

Rail: Carlisle, Penrith, Oxenholme - The Lake District Air: Blackpool, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Glasgow

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Looking for a conference venue delegates will remember? Then the Lake District, Cumbria has something unique to offer. Trade the city streets for stunning views, fresh air and that feel good factor.

And don’t worry about the facilities on offer – we have WiFi enabled venues and lecture theatres as well as more quirky places to meet.

And it just gets better; imagine arranging a meeting, product launch or training session in such a unique place with a great travel time too. The West Coast main line from London will have you here in 2hrs 45mins, or from Glasgow in 1hr 10mins with three mainline stations at Carlisle, Penrith and Oxenholme – The Lake District.

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 470 seats Maximum exhibition: 380m2 Banqueting in one venue: 300 seats

The corporate packages available will ensure your delegates have a trip to remember. Whether it is team building, incentive driven or a corporate activity there is certainly plenty to do. Imagine trying to cross a river with a ladder and a length of rope without getting wet, sounds easy but it will certainly involve a lot of teamwork and plenty of laughter.

Why not try 4x4 off-road driving, high wire, ghyll scrambling, sailing or orienteering – the list is endless.

With luxury hotel spa facilities and three Michelin star restaurants the Lake District can offer you the entire package.

Add this to the great hospitality and friendly service and you have found your perfect conference destination.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 4958 rooms Largest hotel: 129 rooms 4-star: 1319 rooms 3-star: 2425 rooms

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Conferences at Newton Rigg College Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0AH

The Newton Rigg College is situated on a 200-hectare estate, just 2 miles from the junction 40 of the M6, at the gateway to the Lake District.

We are just out of Penrith which is on the main west coast train route. We have a dedicated conference centre with 5 rooms ranging in capacity from 150 theatre style to 16. All are equipped with data projectors, screen, flip charts, pens, TV and DVD. Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms. We are only ten minutes away from Ullswater and the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains and on the coast to coast cycle route.

We cater for a full range of conferences and events from a fully catered residential

conference to self catering holiday lets. In addition we can hold your training event, day meeting, exhibition, product launch, summer school, away days, lecture, as well as a wedding, christening or party in our bar.

We are open all year round with late week day opening times to facilitate evening meetings.

Other facilities on site include Equine Arena, Sports Hall, Climbing Wall and Camping Fields.

We have 300 bedrooms available in the Summer from July to September ranging from en suite to individual houses available.

A full range of catering options

is available, see website for menus.

The food at Newton Rigg College is prepared on the premises using a range of excellent Cumbrian food producers and suppliers including award winning chesses and relishes, pies and breads. Our Head Chef Alan Barrow earned 2 red stars for his most recent Hotel work and now leads our catering team.

Our beverages are Fair Trade and we support the Fair Trade movement by serving a range of Fair Trade products.

We can source game from our own College shoot run by the Northern School of Game and Wildlife when in season, as well as lamb from our own farms.

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Castle Green Conference & Training Not all conferences are the same, but our high level of service always is - whether it’s a two person meeting or a multimedia event for 300 delegates. If you have work to do, you’ll find all the equipment you need is included in the rate, such as wireless internet access, projectors and laptops. It’s all taken care of.

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Dedicated Business & Training Centre with Conference Hosts always on hand Eight conference rooms accommodating 2 to 300 deligates Air conditioning & natural daylight in every room LCD projectors, broadband access & laptops in every room Unlimited refreshments Only five minutes from the M6

Prepare, Work, Relax

Best Western Castle Green Hotel in Kendal Castle Green Lane, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6BH t: 01539 734000 f: 01539 735522 e: sales@castlegreen.co.uk www.castlegreen.co.uk

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Situated in the picturesque Borrowdale Valley, we are a great conference venue with a large choice of air-conditioned function rooms seating up to 200 delegates, all with natural light, up to date equipment and the hotel’s friendly porters at hand all day to assist.

Offering a vast range of activities available in our 40 acres of private grounds. From adventurous lake and waterfall activities, to the more sedate events such as wine-tastings, champagne & canapé reception or the extraordinary theatre trip with private launch from the hotel jetty– the choice is yours.

Free Wireless internet and very competitive rates.

The Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UX T: 017687 77285 F: 017687 77343 E: lodorefalls@lakeddistricthotels.net www.lakedistricthotels.net

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Carlisle Racecourse

University of Cumbria

Durdar Road, Carlisle CA2 4TS T: 01228 554700 E: carlisle-races@thejockeyclub.co.uk www.carlisle-races.co.uk

Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2HH T: 01228 616 317 F: 01228 616 312 E: conferences.carlisle@cumbria.ac.uk www.cumbria.ac.uk/conferences

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DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style: 144 meeting rooms: 40 Larger flexible spaces available for dining, exhibitions and more

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk Liverpool Convention Bureau 12 Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BG

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Road: M62, M53, M57, M58

Liverpool, Southport, Wirral St Helens, Knowsley and Halton.

Rail: Liverpool Lime Street

T: 0151 237 3925 F: 0151 227 2325 www.LiverpoolConvention Bureau.com

Air: Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport

Liverpool Convention Bureau Whatever your event, a large international conference or an off-site board meeting, Liverpool has the range of flexible world class venues to suit your every need.

With two international airports on the doorstep and just a 2 hour train journey from central London, travelling to the destination is stress free too. Add this to the renowned Liverpool Delegate Welcome, and you can be sure your event is talked about for all the right reasons.

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The award winning ACC Liverpool has catapulted the city onto the world stage of conference destinations and has already hosted many major national and international events including the MTV Europe Music Awards, Labour Party Annual Conference and BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In 2014 ACC Liverpool will open the doors to a brand new state of the art 8,100m2 Exhibition Centre, the latest addition to their family of world class venues and making them the only purpose-built interconnected Arena, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre in the UK. The classic conference resort of Southport is home to the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre where recent investment has added new restaurants, bars, a new Ramada

Plaza hotel and casino. On the naturally beautiful Wirral Peninsula, the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre in New Brighton boasts an 800-seat theatre and panoramic views across the River Mersey.

Delegate down time is a very important part of the conference experience, and with the finest collection of museums and galleries in the UK you really couldn’t be in a better place.

Known worldwide as the birthplace of the Beatles, delegates can boogie on down at the Cavern Club whilst classical music fans must not miss the acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 11000 seats Maximum exhibition: 7125m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1800 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 7700 rooms Largest hotel: 402 rooms 4-star: 2500 rooms

Our sporting heritage is unsurpassed too with not one, but two Premiership football clubs, Liverpool and Everton, and also England’s Golf Coast – the finest stretch of championship golf in the world.

3-star: 1700 rooms

Our experienced and knowledgeable team at Liverpool Convention Bureau provide a one stop shop for all your conferencing needs including venue finding, accommodation booking and event support, ensuring your conference runs faultlessly and is one your delegates won’t forget.

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Liverpool Football Club

Anfield - a venue with a history and tradition of world class events is undoubtedly the North West’s premier conference and meeting venue.

With five separate suites able to simultaneously hold meetings of 200 plus, together with 30 executive syndicate rooms/boxes overlooking the Anfield turf.

It is easy to see why so many consider it their first choice.

The decisive factors in corporate clients opting for our excellent facilities, outstanding service and delightful cuisine. We regularly host events to accommodate between 200 to 300 delegates and have the flexibility to host large, small or multiple meetings in a variety of layouts. The Centenary Stand is ideal for exhibitions making it attractive for different themes and exhibitors to

display their products. On match days we cater for 3,500 guests enjoying our corporate hospitality.

• 30 Executive Boxes • Complimentary Car Parking • Good transport links • Quality, bespoke service • Excellent cuisine • Complimentary Wi Fi • Free Tour (subject to availability) • Access to trophies and former players • Dedicated Events Team

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms N/A DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 450 cabaret-style 200 classroom-style 100 boardroom-style 60 banqueting-style 350

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Anfield Road, Liverpool, L4 0TH T: 0151 263 7744 E: events@liverpoolfc.tv

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Liverpool Hope University Hope Park Campus, Liverpool, L16 9JD The Creative Campus, Liverpool, L6 1HP T: 0151 291 2147 F: 0151 291 3782 E: conferenes@hope.ac.uk www.hope.ac.uk/conferences

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Liverpool Hope’s range of conferencing, events and meeting venues offers you choice and flexibility.

Our Hope Park Campus has a wide variety of facilities including a self-contained Conference Centre and the multi-million pound EDEN building.

EDEN’s 250 seat auditorium is equipped with touch-screen controlled display facilities and multilingual interpretation system. Additional amenities

include an executive conference room, break-out areas and uniquely designed open spaces. The EDEN Restaurant and Lounge provide the perfect relaxation place or can be used alongside the Arbour Room for gala dinners. New for 2012 is the EDEN Suite, comprising 17 executive en-suite double bedrooms available year-round.

Our Creative Campus boasts the Grade II listed Cornerstone and ultra-modern Capstone

buildings. The Cornerstone’s stunning multi-purpose Great Hall has a double height vaulted ceiling perfect for impressing delegates. Dance studios, a drama theatre and recording studio are also available, along with the sonically designed 290 seat Capstone Theatre.

Our dedicated Conferencing and Events Team will ensure you get the most from our first class facilities, excellent in-house catering and convenient transport links.

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LMI Conference Centre

Situated in the Hope Street Quarter, the LMI offers a spacious and relaxed professional setting for meetings, training days, formal/informal dinner parties and receptions.

This unique Grade II* listed building boasts an historic lecture theatre (1837) and board room, together with two modern seminar rooms, all of which are accessible and fully equipped with

audio-visual equipment, air conditioning, wi-fi and natural light or blackout facility. Additional features include a fully licensed bar, capacious exhibition /catering areas with impressive ceiling domes, and video-conference facilities.

Our caterers bring a personal touch with their home-made freshly prepared food, sourced from local suppliers.

Menus can be individually tailored to your event.

A dedicated conferencing team are on hand to assist with all your requirements, ensuring your event is given the attention it deserves and runs smoothly and efficiently.

We tailor-make packages to meet your needs at exceptional value, and promise your delegates will leave with a lasting impression.

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With views over the Mersey Estuary and the Liverpool Waterfront, the Floral Pavilion offers a flexible, multi-purpose space for hosting a variety of events from small meetings, seminars and sit-down gala dinner for 300 to exhibitions, larger conferences, receptions and trade shows.

• 814 fixed seat theatre • Spacious foyer, bars and lounge areas • 765m2 Conference Centre • High quality in-house catering and bars service • Free WIFI • Full technical support • Dedicated Conference support staff

Both the Theatre and Conference Centre can be utilised individually or together as part of the hire of the whole complex and has level access for unloading to all areas.

Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre

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Marine Promenade, New Brighton, Wirral CH45 2JS T: 0151 606 2992 0151 606 2961 E: floralconferences@wirral.gov.uk www.floralpavilion.com

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• Leading conference provider in Merseyside • Capacities for events from 10 to 300 • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all facilities • MIA ‘Accredited in Meetings’ standard • Dedicated conference coordinator • Flexible, multi-purpose conference space and venues • Quality service with real value for money • Flexible facilities, maximising light, space & energy efficiency • Conferences, meetings, dinners, exhibitions & gallery displays • Reinvestment of profits back into education FACILITIES on-site parking: NO* bedrooms N/A

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Situated just 1 minute from Lime Street Station. The Liner hotel features 152 well appointed Cabins and Suites across five decks, Pacific Lounge & Cocktail Bar with adjoining Executive Lounge, Seven Seas Restaurant, Atlantic Room and Lido Deck and the Castaway Bar. The Britannic Suite offers one of the largest conference and banqueting spaces in the city, alongside a choice of six meeting rooms all aptly named after the world’s finest cruise liners. To enhance the guest and delegate experience, complimentary WiFi, 24hr Business Centre and free on site car parking are available.

The Liner Hotel

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Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool L3 5QB T: 0151 709 7050 E: conference@theliner.co.uk www.theliner.co.uk

Key considerations when organising an event ‌

Does procurement department set minimum venue requirements?

Is the DDR or 24-hour rate competitive, does it offer value? Or is it too low to deliver quality?

Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool

How many delegates are expected to attend?

107 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD T: 0151 966 1500 F: 0151 966 1501 E: info.liverpool@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-liverpool

Do any delegates need accommodation?

Will the venue choice affect delegate numbers?

What standard of accommodation is appropriate?

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Will there be any disabled delegates or speakers at the event?

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How many guest and house speakers will there be?

Are breakout sessions planned?

Do the refreshments and catering meet your standards?

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Carvers Warehouse, 77 Dale Street Manchester, M1 2HG AREA REPRESENTED Greater Manchester T: 0161 238 4551 F: 0161 228 2960 E: conference@visitmanchester.com www.conferences.visitmanchester.com @mcr_conf

Manchester can quite rightly claim to be the original, modern city.

Birthplace of everything from the Industrial Revolution, the computer to the football league and Top of the Pops, Manchester is truly a city of firsts.

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Manchester provides the perfect setting for any event, from a small meeting to a conference or convention for up to 19,000 delegates. Modern, purpose-built meeting and exhibition facilities contrast with elegant refurbished Victorian buildings and dramatic out of the ordinary venues.

Part of Manchester’s attractiveness is its array of high quality, value for

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Destination Information Road: M6, M56, M60, M61, M62, M66, M67, M602 Rail: Manchester Picadilly Manchester Victoria Air: Manchester Airport

In 2012 Manchester will live up to its name as one of the UK’s leading meeting and event cities. The city will host conferences by The European Nuclear Society, The Chartered Institute of Housing and the Labour Party. Team Great Britain kick-start their campaign for Olympic glory at Manchester United’s Old Trafford, the NBA and US Basketball will bring their matches to the MEN Arena and the National Football Museum opens at URBIS. Getting to Manchester couldn’t be easier. An award-winning airport, located just 20 minutes

from the city centre by car or train, serves 200 worldwide destinations.

Fast frequent trains from city centre stations link directly to the rest of the UK, connecting London and Scotland to Manchester in just over two hours.

Visit Manchester, the tourist board for the Manchester city-region, is on hand to help you plan the perfect event. Its team of dedicated conference and event specialists have a close working relationship with Manchester’s venues, DMCs and service providers and their unparalleled local knowledge will help to ensure that your event is a success. For free assistance get in touch with the team today to discover why Manchester is the perfect choice.

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 19000 seats Maximum exhibition: 28000m2 Banqueting in one venue: 4000 seats

ACCOMMODATION Largest hotel: 363 rooms 5-star: 506 rooms

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money accommodation.

Whether delegates prefer five star luxury with access to spas, ultra-modern chic rooms, or budget accommodation, Manchester can meet their needs.

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Manchester Metropolitan University Venues for Events, Cavendish Building Cavendish Street, Manchester, M15 6BG T:0161 247 1565 F:0161 247 6362 E: venues@mmu.ac.uk www.mmu.ac.uk/venues

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Due to open in 2012, Manchester Metropolitan University’s stunning new Business School will offer an excellent new conference venue right in the city centre.

The highly-original jewel shaped building has been designed to be at the forefront of green development in the city and will offer spacious and stylish conference and

events facilities under a stunning glass atrium.

With 6 tiered lecture theatres on the ground floor (max 250), multiple syndicate rooms on the upper floors (max 70) exhibition space (710 m2) and dining for up to 250, it will certainly be a venue with the “wow” factor. Why not sign up on our web site for an invitation to view!

The All Saints Campus already hosts a wide range of impressive buildings perfect for a wide range of events. All of our venues are fully equipped with excellent multi media facilities and WiFi and we ensure you have technical support available at all times. Our professional and friendly Conference and Events team will be on hand ensuring your event is a great success.

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The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester offers a diverse range of great value venues, suitable for everything from large international association conferences to corporate events and day meetings, managed by our dedicated on site events and technical team.

The city centre campus includes the Renold building with lecture theatres seating up to 490, together with 20 classrooms, exhibition area and accommodation within

walking distance. On the same site, Staff House Conference Centre provides dedicated day meeting facilities year round for 6 to 120 people.

The wider campus facilities include University Place, with a 1000 seat auditorium, plus 23 seminar rooms, a 400 seat restaurant, 500 square metre exhibition space and adjacent marquee area.

Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre is a dedicated year round

venue for meetings for up to 125 and 3 star accommodation for 70 guests.

We also have 4000 bedrooms available in the summer vacation within our halls of residence which also offer meeting rooms throughout the year.

Other facilities include the stunning neo-Gothic Whitworth Hall for dinners up to 300, extensive sports grounds, and a full conference administration and hotel bookings service.

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Conference Sales Office, Staff House Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester M13 9PL T: 0161 306 4100 F: 0161 275 2223 E: meeting@manchester.ac.uk www.meeting.co.uk

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Here at The Monastery Manchester we offer world-class catering and service in our stunning Grade II* listed buildings.

The breathtaking Great Nave is the perfect backdrop for a huge range of unforgettable events, from awards dinners and conferences, to fashion shows and product launches. The Private Chapel and eight smaller Friary rooms are available for meetings and training days and the tranquil Archangel Garden is ideal for relaxation and contemplation during break times.

The Monastery – unique and inspiring.

The Monastery

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Gorton Lane, Manchester, M12 5WF T: 0161 223 3211 F: 0161 230 8741 E: events@themonastery.co.uk www.themonastery.co.uk

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 600 cabaret-style 350 classroom-style 220 boardroom-style 100 banqueting-style 500

The Palace Hotel; An iconic upper four star city centre Manchester Hotel.

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Welcome to the North of England’s largest conference space, The Grand Room, a spectacular Art Deco style room that can play host to even the most ambitious of awards ceremonies, gala dinners, conferences and exhibitions.

What’s more the purpose-built business centre hums with technology whilst the cutting edge meeting and training rooms are air conditioned and filled with natural day light.

Located in the heart of this vibrant city ideally located opposite Oxford Road train station, within walking distance to Piccadilly Train Station, only 8 miles from Manchester Airport and close to the M6, M62 and M60. Making it the first choice for conference, meetings and Events.

The Palace Hotel

FACILITIES parking: YES bedrooms 275

Oxford Road, Manchester, M60 7HA T: +44 (0) 161 288 1111 F: +44 (0) 161 288 2222 E: Sharon.Cameron@principal-hayley.com www.principal-hayley.com/thepalacehotel

DELEGATE CAPACITY theatre-style 1000 cabaret-style 700 classroom-style 600 boardroom-style 40 banqueting-style 850 meeting & training rooms 19

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Royal Northern College of Music

King’s House Conference Centre

124 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9RD T: 0161 907 5353 E: hospitality@rncm.ac.uk www.rncm.ac.uk

King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB T: 0161 276 8194 F: 0161 273 7398 E: enquiries@kingshouse.co.uk www.kingshouse.co.uk

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Southport Economy & Tourism Department Sefton Council Southport Town Hall Lord Street Southport PR8 1DA AREA REPRESENTED Southport T: 0151 934 2436 F: 0151 934 2437 E: info@southportconferences.com www.southportconferences.com www.visitsouthport.com

Pleasantly situated on England’s picturesque North West coastline Southport is a cosmopolitan seaside resort that has stood the test of time. Easily accessible by car, rail, sea or air, the resort offers a plethora of flexible meeting spaces including flagship venue the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre.

imagine, with superb shopping, stylish restaurants and attractions all centrally located.

Together with our dedicated bureau, Southport Conferences, the resort offers everything a conference delegate could possibly

• Experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals with FREE services specifically tailored for conference organisers.

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• Flagship 1,600 seater venue with adjacent 133-bedroom hotel • 8 superb venues with state of the art conference and meeting space • Excellent range of 1000 quality ensuite bedrooms

www.aimaccredited.co.uk • Free familiarisation visits experience our venues and absorb the town’s unique atmosphere.

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The STCC’s award-winning customer service personnel provide a friendly welcome and efficient service and with multiple bars and catering outlets, offer an extremely professional and enjoyable delegate experience.

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indulgent health club and spa.

Southport’s first boutique hotel, the Vincent Hotel combines luxurious style with contemporary glamour. Four meeting rooms, including two boardrooms are available, accommodating a maximum of 200 delegates theatre-style.

The 133-bedroom Ramada Plaza Hotel is directly adjacent to the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre - particularly helpful when staying at the hotel or using the facilities for additional conference space.

Southport’s traditional hotels, the Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa. Scarisbrick Hotel and Prince of Wales Hotel each offer comfortable and convenient conference spaces for up to 450 delegates theatre-style together with quality three-star accommodation.

Just out of town, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa offers state of the art facilities for up to 200 delegates alongside challenging championship golf, elegant restaurant, 60 sumptuous four-star guestrooms and an

Finally, Aintree Racecourse, home of the historic John Smith’s Grand National, offers modern, purposebuilt conference and meetings space for up to 600 delegates theatre-style 20 minutes drive from Southport.

Resort Highlights

Air: Manchester Airport, Liverpool Airport

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1631 seats Maximum exhibition: 2000sqm (2 areas) Banqueting in one venue: 720 seats

ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1000 rooms Largest hotel: 160 rooms 4-star: 193 rooms 3-star: 362 rooms

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With up to 14 flexible event spaces, a particular feature of the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre is its ability to transform itself into three separate, fully self-contained meeting areas for up to 1,600 delegates, as well as offering one complete convention, exhibition and banqueting venue.

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North East The North East is vast region covering from South Yorkshire up to the Scottish bordering town of Northumberland.

A pony ride along the beach, a brisk morning countryside walk, a picnic lunch, followed by a golf filled afternoon and spa relaxation before dinner and a show; the North East offers all this and so much more.

Newcastle

The compact nature of the North East region, coupled

with its plethora of awardwinning attractions and experiences means you can fit a weeks’ worth of activities into every day of your time here.

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Durham to the Anglo-Saxon settlements of Tyne and Wear, the North East is one of the most varied regions of the UK. The seaside town of Scarborough provides the fresh sea air to the North East with fantastic holiday resorts and attractions.

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Gateshead

With two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a vast National Park and dramatic Heritage Coast surrounding several vibrant cities, the North East has a vast choice of conference and event venues for you to choose from.

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The city of Leeds is the cultural and financial heart of the West Yorkshire region, with the famous Wetherby Racecourse close by.

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Welcome To Yorkshire Dry Sand Foundry Foundry Square Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5QN AREA REPRESENTED Yorkshire www.venueyorkshire.com

Whether you’re looking for venues with the wow-factor or dedicated conference venues or small budget solutions and hotels that leave an impression, Yorkshire venues have the answer.

Investment success With quality at the forefront, investments in Yorkshire recently include: the re-opening of York Barbican, the redevelopment of Scarborough Spa and the opening of the aspiring 5* 110

hotel Raithwaite Hall near Whitby. In York, a unique new Chocolate visitor attraction ‘The Sweet History’, complete with conference and event facilities, will open this Spring. In Leeds, construction has started on the £60m Leeds Arena which is due for completion in early 2013 whilst in Sheffield; the new and modern Holiday Inn Express opened its doors.

More than just Meeting Rooms As well as first-rate conference venues,

www.aimaccredited.co.uk Yorkshire is home to fantastic team-building experiences which range from cooking schools and Michelin starred dining to bungee jumping and underwater survival skills as well as relaxing spa’s and golfing retreats.

Welcome to Accessibility Situated halfway between London and Edinburgh, Yorkshire is ideally located for national conferences and

events, less than two hours by train from London and Birmingham with comprehensive road links. The A1 and M1 run through the heart of the region north to south, the M6 and M62 provide excellent links with

the Midlands and the North West and the M18 and M180 give easy access to the east coast and major ports.

For further information about holding your next event in Yorkshire visit www.venueyorkshire.com

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Yorkshire also offers the perfect add-ons to any event including heritage trails with visits to York Minster, the National Railway Museum, Bronte Parsonage Museum, Fountains Abbey and Salt’s Mill; activity trails with adventures in some of the UK’s finest countryside and shopping trips can be arranged to the ‘Knightsbridge of the north’ Leeds, as well as some of the finest retail experiences in Sheffield, Hull and York.

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Midland Hotel Forster Square, Bradford BD1 4HU T: 01274 735735 F: 01274 720003 E: conference@midland-hotel-bradford. co.uk www.peelhotels.co.uk

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The Midland Hotel is Bradford’s Premier City Centre Hotel by reputation.

The quality ornate plasterwork in the Princes and French Ballrooms is rivaled only by similar examples in London. The high ceilings, glittering

chandeliers and the architecture of the building is both breathtaking and inspiring, blending to make you appreciate the opulence of an era unfortunately long past.

Unrivalled quality in Conference & Banqueting, including

two of Yorkshire’s finest ballrooms Seating is up to 400, capacity, Theatre style.

We also have free unlimited wireless broadband, and Free on site car parking, Situated in the Heart of Bradford, just 100m from Forster Square Station.

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Well Met Conferencing Leeds Metropolitan University, City Campus, Leeds, United Kingdom LS1 3HE T: 0113 812 85555 F: 0113 812 6066 E: conferences@leedsmet.ac.uk

Well Met Conferencing at Leeds Metropolitan University provides a range of award-winning venues offering the perfect place to host your next conference, meeting, seminar, dinner or exhibition.

the heart of Leeds city centre. This award-winning venue features the very latest in modern conferencing facilities and design.

Dedicated event managers can offer you a selection of unique and distinctive facilities to match your requirements.

Headingley Campus is an inspiring setting surrounded by 100 acres of parkland.

Here stunning and historic venues are complimented by Carnegie Village a brand new residential facility.

The Rose Bowl is a flagship development situated right in

From smart boards to flip boards, wi-fi to hi-fi, the

rooms have all the AV you will need as well as 24-hour security, climate control and disabled access. All within close proximity to on site fitness suites, bars, food outlets and convenience stores.

With a variety of high quality training, meeting and conference facilities, Well Met Conferencing is the perfect venue to create an event to remember.

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Royal Armouries Museum

Leeds most Versatile Venues Royal Armouries Museum and Saviles Hall Royal Armouries (INT) PLC, Armouries Drive, LEEDS, LS10 1LT T: 0113 2201990 F: 0113 2201997 E: sales@rai-events.co.uk www.rai-events.co.uk

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Royal Armouries (International) plc continues to confirm itself as a premier venue with a succession of Royalty and A-list celebrity visits to its gold standard venues.

Recent guests include HRH The Princess Royal, Lennox Lewis and Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis.

All came to the Royal Armouries Museum or SAVILES Hall for their unrivalled combination of

location and expertise. The versatility of both venues means that they are able to accommodate events from as little as 20 to 1500 guests.

“It’s a professional venue that’s run well.” so says Mark Parker of AV Matrix.

Leeds is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city unrivalled as a popular destination for conferences …And the Royal Armouries Museum and SAVILES Hall is well served by road, rail and air links.

There are 800 hotel beds within a 5 minute walk and a secure multi-storey car park for 1,650 onsite. The really great advantage is their plug-and-play facilities e.g.

The Bury Theatre, a purpose-built, self-contained lecture theatre accommodating 80 to 250 delegates is designed to simply arrive with your presentation on a laptop, plug into the data projection and be ready to go – at just 24 hours notice.

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Thackray Museum Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7LN (Next door to St James’s Hospital) T: 0113 244 4343 F: 0113 247 0219 E: conference@thackraymuseum.org www.thackraymuseum.org

The Thackray Museum in Leeds is a beautifully unique conference destination.

Set in a prestigious Grade II listed building, next door to St James’s Hospital. The venue boasts five newly refurbished multi -purpose rooms to suit a wide range of conferences, meetings and events.

• A variety of room layouts are available, which

accommodate up to 140 delegates. AV facilities are also available in all of the rooms.

• Unlimited and free use of Wi-Fi in all areas of the venue.

• Excellent location: close to Leeds city centre, motorways and public transport links.

• On-site parking for up to 120 cars.

• Give your event something extra: Delegates can

explore our multi award-winning Museum galleries for free, a great basis for team building exercises or even just for a lunch time wander around.

• VIP guided tours are available at a small charge.

• All delegates benefit from discounts in our ornate gift shop.

• Contact our experienced conference team now for a competitive quote.

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MEETINLEEDS University of Leeds, 1s Floor University House, Cromer Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9JT T: +44(0) 113 343 6100 F: +44(0) 113 343 6107 E: enquiries@meetinleeds.co.uk www.meetinleeds.co.uk

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The University of Leeds, under its brand MEETINLEEDS, offers a comprehensive range of facilities - value for money meetings solutions for these challenging times - and not just during vacations.

Of course, in common with most universities, during summer vacation Leeds is indeed able to accommodate large-scale conferences, with dozens of theatres, scores of meeting rooms, and thousands of bedrooms.

One recent addition, Storm Jameson Court, is a hotel-style residence providing 460 en suite bedrooms at the centre of the campus (including 23 fully-accessible bedrooms) which recently won the prestigious GOLD Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

This development is complemented by a cutting-edge swimming pool and fitness complex which are entirely free to

delegates. But impressive though they are, MEETINLEEDS gives access to much more than these large-scale residential facilities. Day meetings and seminars of all sizes can be accommodated throughout the year, both on the main campus site and at several outlying sites, offering the opportunity to site your meeting in an Oxbridgetype setting, or surrounded by green fields for the perfect awayday.

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A popular, self-contained campus venue for business conferences, seminars and summer schools, set in 40 acres of semi-rural tranquility just 5 minutes from Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Following ÂŁ14 million of investment, Leeds Trinity now offers 350 en suite bedrooms, all on campus, with free wifi and only seconds away from excellent facilities including 2 large auditoriums, over 30 workshop rooms (all equipped with data projectors as standard), a dedicated conference suite, sports facilities, specialist TV and radio studios and more.

Leeds Trinity University College

FACILITIES on-site parking: YES bedrooms 575

Conference & Events Team Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth Leeds LS18 5HD T: 0113 283 7240 F: 0113 283 7239 E: enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Hinsley Hall 62 Headingley Lane Leeds, LS6 2BX T: 0113 261 8000 F: 0113 224 2406 E: info@hinsley-hall.co.uk www.hinsley-hall.co.uk

The Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 5EJ T: 01937 582035 F: 01937 588021 E: events@wetherbyracing.co.uk www.wetherbyracing.co.uk

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www.aimaccredited.co.uk NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau 9th Floor, Baltic Place East, South Shore Road, Gateshead NE8 3AE

Destination Information Road: A1(M), A69, A19

AREA REPRESENTED Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounding area North East England

Rail: Newcastle Central Station (city centre)

T: 0191 440 5757 F: 0191 440 5758 E: conventionbureau@ngi.org.uk

Air: Newcastle International Airport (25 minutes by Metro – 11km)

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NewcastleGateshead NewcastleGateshead is a meeting place where 2,000 years of history blend together with contemporary art, stunning modern icons, extraordinary architecture, restaurants, bars, shopping, theatres and live music, which will inspire and delight your delegates.

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Our ‘twin cities’ make the perfect destination due to the area’s compact nature, fantastic transport links and wide range of top-class venues and hotels.

Famous for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, NewcastleGateshead also boasts passionate and experienced professionals throughout our events industry, as well as some of the UK’s finest support service providers.

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau is the official conference desk for the region and provides a FREE comprehensive and impartial venue finding service.

With many years experience in assisting event organisers, we understand it is attention to detail that is the key to a successful event. By representing

the very best our region has to offer, our enthusiastic team can provide you with the local knowledge and information required to make your next event a sensation.

NewcastleGateshead is closer than you think… High-speed rail connections provide direct access from most UK cities (London 2hrs 37mins, Edinburgh 1hr 30mins and York 1hr), while Newcastle International Airport is currently serviced direct from Dubai, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London, Dublin and Belfast, along with many others, by airlines including Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Air France, easyJet and Lufthansa.

With its iconic cityscape NewcastleGateshead is an inspirational setting for a meeting of 10 people or a conference for thousands.

For help finding your perfect venue, or to receive your no obligation personalised event proposal, contact NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau on +44 (0)191 440 5757.

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CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 1700 seats Maximum exhibition: 3960m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1000 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 6800 rooms Largest hotel: 274 rooms 5-star: 94 rooms 4-star: 2032 rooms 3-star: 1380 rooms AIM ACCREDITED

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Located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, The Assembly Rooms is one of the North East’s leading Conference and Banqueting Venues offering a wide range of suites and conference packages.

Owned and run by the Michaelides family for over 30 years, The Assembly Rooms pride itself on its exceptional customer service and attention to detail.

8 specialist suites accommodating from 4 to 920 delegates, utilising all suites.

For further information please contact either Kim Walker or Jane Gray The Assembly Rooms Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU Tel: 0191 232 8695 Fax: 0191 261 1249 Email: functions@assemblyrooms.co.uk Web: www.assemblyrooms.co.uk

Understanding the event objectives …

Clients expect a return on investment from their event, you can help them achieve this by understanding what they are seeking to achieve? It could be almost anything; some common reasons companies hold meetings, is to:

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Whatever event you are planning UniSpace at the University of Sunderland offers a portfolio of five venues for you to choose from. It’s the added value UniSpace can build into any event that’s at the forefront of organiser’s minds, from the cultural to the quirky, whether you specialist space, a unique activity or •Situated inspireinsales people the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, Life Conference andrequire Banqueting has the flexibility different setting we haveto theproduct solution. launches and experience to host a range of events. From conferences and meetings

• motivate employees and formal dinners, Life can meet your needs: • communicate a new company vision Vast banqueting and exhibition space Imaginative catering to • present a strategy stakeholders and the media MORE INFORMATION •FOR create a new strategyCONTACT US:

T: (0191) 243 8216 E: sales@lifeconferencing.org.uk

The interactive activities and glass blowing experiences at The National Glass Centre can be integrated into any event; whilst our media studios, cinema, City centre location moot court and IT training environments Car parking for up to 400 are perfect group activity spaces.

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Tourism Bureau Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HG AREA REPRESENTED The Town of Scarborough T: 01723 383636 E: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com

Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like a trip to the coast to inspire people. And when your delegates learn they’ll be heading off for the classic resort of Scarborough, you just know a great attendance will be guaranteed.

Following a £6.5 million refurbishment, the iconic Scarborough Spa, situated in the town’s picturesque South bay can offer a complete event solution.

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The venue has the capacity for more than 3000 delegates, exhibition space of over 1700 m2 and can boast a full in-house event management and catering team plus world class technical audio visual equipment and crew.

Scarborough offers a fantastic variety of 2 star, 3 star and 4 star ‘Guest Star’ rated, accredited and inspected accommodation, holiday cottages and apartments including the multi award winning Crown

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Destination Information Road: M18, A1, M11 to the A64

Rail: York - Scarborough

Air: Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster

CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 3000 three rooms Maximum exhibition: 1700m2 Husky dog trekking or tackle the thrilling tree top adventure that is Go Ape in Dalby Forest?

There is also no end of opportunity for your delegates to relax and let their hair down after the excitement of the working day. Golfers can enjoy some of the North’s great courses including the championship golf course at Ganton and theatre lovers can head to one of the town’s four theatres.

Scarborough boasts many quality restaurants, each serving a variety of fresh local produce.

The restaurants cater for all tastes with everything from seafood and a la carte establishments to Italian, Greek, Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine.

For the more energetic, why not take a surfing lesson, experience

All this set against the back drop of the beautiful North York Moors and along 45 miles of dramatic coastline!

Banqueting in one venue: 800 + 2 rooms

ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 1450 rooms Largest hotel: 147 rooms 4-star: 186 rooms 3-star: 543 rooms 2-star: 348 rooms AIM ACCREDITED

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Spa Hotel, Beiderbecke Jazz Hotel and the elegant Palm Court.

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The Spa South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2HD T: 01723 376774 E: spaenquiries@scarborough.gov.uk www.scarboroughspa.co.uk

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Following a ÂŁ6.5 million refurbishment, the iconic Scarborough Spa can offer a complete event solution.

The Grade II listed Victorian building offers state-of-the art facilities, whilst still retaining its historic character. .

Due to the size and flexibility of the development, the venue also has the ability to host numerous events at the same time and is ideally

suited to large association events as well as conferences and smaller meetings.

The Spa has the capacity for more than 3000 delegates and an exhibition space of over 1700 m2.

This combined with a range of smaller meeting and function rooms enable the Spa to accommodate a wide variety of events. The three main conference halls the Grand Hall, Spa Theatre

and Ocean Room, are all equipped with state of the art technical systems.

The Spa is one of the largest multi-purpose conference venues on the North East coast offering a full range of conference and hospitality facilities. This is complemented by a full in-house event management and catering team and world class technical audio visual equipment and crew

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The perfect contemporary backdrop for all your meeting and event needs, with listed architectural features, cliff top location overlooking Norman Castle and Fishing Harbour.

The hotel offers 115 en-suite bedrooms, 9 event suite options, Restaurant & CafĂŠ Bar, exclusive Health Club and Spa facilities & complimentary WIFI. We happily cater for small to large events of up to 260 guests.

Relax; let the professional team guide you through turning your vision into a reality; something we do regularly!

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Key considerations when organising an event ‌

Is the DDR or 24-hour rate competitive, does it offer value? Or is it too low to deliver quality?

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How many delegates are expected to attend?

Do any delegates need accommodation?

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Will the venue choice affect delegate numbers?

What standard of accommodation is appropriate?

Will there be any disabled delegates or speakers at the event?

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How many guest and house speakers will there be?

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Are breakout sessions planned?

Do the refreshments and catering meet your standards?

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Scotland Scotland is a spectacular country of sights, sounds and surprises around every corner.

From cities to towns to seaside resorts, be inspired by the limitless potential of Scotland. From Dumfries to Inverness, Glasgow to Edinburgh, decide what you want from a visit to Scotland and your requests will be met.

Edinburgh Whether you want to sample some of the local single malt or try your taste buds with a plate of haggis, Scotland can provide it all.

If you’re looking for a conference destination that can meet you’re your needs, look no further than Scotland. The incredible country offers an immense and diverse range of venues and accommodation for all your corporate requirements.

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There is no doubt that Scotland has something to suit every taste and every event.

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Scotland boasts purposebuilt conference centres in all major cities, combined with academic venues that offer a wide range of facilities, accommodation options to suit every budget and a view that no other can offer, making the planning of your event simply a question of choice.

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Scottish venues and providers are stepping up to the mark with refurbishments, new openings and products all over the country. With venues that include castles and historic locations, there is no doubt that Scotland has something to suit every taste and every event.

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VisitScotland VisitScotland’s Business Tourism Unit, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH T: 0131 472 2355 F: 0131 472 2250 E: businesstourism@visitscotland.com www.conventionscotland.com

You’ve never held an event in Scotland or it’s been a while.

So where do you start?

Anyone looking for a conference destination that has it all needs look no further than Scotland which offers an immense and diverse range of venues and accommodation. Purposebuilt conference centres in all major cities, combined with academic venues that offer a wide range of options plus

accommodation options to suit every budget, make planning an event simply a question of choice.

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considerable support to meeting planners and buyers to enable them to choose from the superb range of locations on offer.

With a comprehensive website and advanced venue search, find out more at conventionscotland.com or by contacting the VisitScotland BTU team. An encyclopaedia of expertise just a call, email or click away.

Only in Scotland will your conference be truly inspiring.

Scotland provides a stimulating environment to give new perspective to your own ideas and spur you on to greater heights. Some of the world’s oldest universities and modern research institutes nurture fresh talent to follow in the famous footsteps of alumni, who have changed the world as we know it.

Given Scotland’s reputation as a leading light in the fields of science, medicine, finance, energy and technology it’s no surprise we have conference facilities to match.

And it’s never been easier to get here. So to find out more about hosting an event in Scotland, log onto conventionscotland.com Or perhaps that should be unconventional Scotland.

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Hi-tech conference centres in stimulating surroundings.

You can’t help but be inventive.

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Aberdeen Convention Bureau AREAS REPRESENTED Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire T: 01224 288815 F: 01224 288838 E: info@aberdeenconferences.com www.aberdeenconferences.com

MAXIMUM CAPACITY Major conference capacity: 2000 seats Maximum exhibition: 7300m2 Banqueting in one venue: 1400 seats ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: All rooms Largest Hotel: AIM ACCREDITED 216 rooms 4-star: 1423 rooms 3-star: 2178 rooms

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Clients expect a return on investment from their event, you can help them achieve this by understanding what they are seeking to achieve? It could be almost anything; some common reasons companies hold meetings, is to:

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• inspire sales people • motivate employees • communicate a new company vision • present a strategy to stakeholders and the media • create a new strategy

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Marketing Edinburgh, Convention Bureau 1A Glenfinlas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AQ

Road: M8, M9, A1 Rail: Edinburgh, Waverley and Haymarket

T: +44 (0)131 473 3666 F: + 44 (0)131 473 3877 E: info@marketingedinburgh.org

Air: Edinburgh Airport

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Edinburgh

Major conference capacity: 10,000 seats

Edinburgh - where centuries of heritage combine with the best of modern, dynamic city life to create the perfect conference destination.

Banqueting in one venue: 5000 seats

It’s not surprising that Scotland’s capital is one of the most popular conference destinations in the world. Rich cultural heritage combines with stunning new developments, presenting conference organisers with a wonderful opportunity to host a highly professional and memorable event in this award winning city.

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The choice of venues is endless, ranging from majestic to creative with purpose-built conference facilities, luxury castles, stately homes, art galleries and museums, underground caves, whisky vaults and even a Royal Yacht! The range of accommodation ensures that all tastes and budgets are catered for with luxury five star hotels, cosy guest houses, unique serviced apartments and university accommodation.

The city centre is compact and ideal for exploring on foot, from the cobbled closes of the Old Town to the Georgian elegance of the New Town together with many world-class designer boutiques and upmarket restaurants.

Edinburgh is easily accessible and has excellent transport links by rail, road and air. Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s largest airport and fifth busiest in the UK with flights to over 125 destinations, operated by 40 airlines, direct to many international destinations, long haul to New York and frequent daily flights to London.

Marketing Edinburgh Convention Bureau offers free, impartial advice on every aspect of arranging a conference such as bid preparation, site visits, accommodation booking services and suggestions for a social programme.

Please contact us to discuss your requirements for a conference in our inspiring capital city.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel bedrooms with ensuite: 10,406 rooms Largest hotel: 303 rooms 5-star: 1098 rooms 4-star: 3940 rooms 3-star: 3006 rooms Budget: 2362 rooms

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From prestigious and iconic University of Edinburgh venues to our state-of-the-art John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh First offers an incomparable range of venues, accommodation and catering options. We deliver great service at good value and recognise that flexibility is key to delivering successful events.

+44 (0)131 651 2189 edinburghfirst.co.uk

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Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA, Scotland T: 0141 331 3537/3520 F: 0141 331 8685 E: events@gcu.ac.uk www.gcu.ac.uk/theuniversity/ conferences

Our extensive range of seminar rooms and 17 lecture theatres - including the 500-capacity Carnegie and 200-capacity Deeprose - come equipped with built-in AV facilities.

Here at Glasgow Caledonian University, our Conference and Events Office offers a

dedicated service to clients who are looking to book a range of events, from conferences, meetings, and workshops, to concerts, annual dinners and social functions.

We have 17 lecture theatres, with capacities ranging from 50 to 500, available to hire.

The award-winning Saltire Centre can host drinks receptions and evening dinners.

For smaller events, we can

provide classrooms and spaces, with capacities from 18 to 80, featuring break out rooms, natural daylight and flexible seating.

For information about pricing, room sizes and specific facilities, please contact us on 0141 331 3537/3520, email events@gcu.ac.uk, or write to: Conference and Events, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow, G4 0BA.

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Ireland Ireland, theland of saints and scholars, famed for the thousand welcomes offered to visitors.

Following years of investment, Ireland is now also the land where high-tech conference and meeting venues facilities come as standard, through a choice of luxury historical castles and modern purpose-built conference centres.

Kinsale Ireland is steeped in history, culture and heritage, and, with so much to do, you will want to return. From castles and historic houses to gardens and empty beaches, you will never be bored on a trip to Ireland.

The individual counties of Ireland including Donegal, Cork, Antrim, Kerry and Galway all have their own cultures and hidden treats for you to find and unlock.

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Ireland is a fantastic choice as a destination for meetings, conferences, corporate events and incentive travel. The high standard of conference facilities, diverse topography and buzzing cities across

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this amazing country, gives business travellers the opportunity to pack a number of activities into a short space of time; placing Ireland in a class of its own.

Travelling around Ireland could not be easier with regular trains,buses, ferries, boats and internal flights giving you the flexibility of movement around the country.

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Ireland Business Tourism Unit Tourism Ireland 103 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1QS AREA REPRESENTED Ireland T: 020 7518 0800 E: info@meetinireland.co.uk www.meetinireland.co.uk

Come as a visitor, leave as a friend. This sentiment rings as true for Ireland as a MICE destination as it does when describing the island’s tourism offer. The island of Ireland’s reputation for hospitality, state-of-the-art hotels, meeting space and professional service is as impressive as it is warranted.

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A conference or incentive within this inimitable setting provides true inspiration and, in turn, motivation for delegates. With a portfolio of unusual, historical and unique venues plus worldclass convention facilities, Ireland can cater for all sorts of corporate meetings, product launches or conferences.

Ireland offers a vast variety of the world’s top hotel chains with everything from chic city

www.aimaccredited.co.uk designer boutique properties to grand country castles all supplying top-class business facilities. Ireland now has more than 800 hotels and 70,000 rooms available. It has the flexibility and pedigree to host intimate gatherings of 10-15 guests, all the way up to 8,000 delegates at large global meetings.

The island of Ireland’s close proximity to the British mainland means that London is only an hour away. With over 100 flights from 29 British airports, access couldn’t be easier.

In the south, east and west of the island, hidden gems such as the gastronomic coastal town of Kinsale and formidable mountain passes including the Gap of Dunloe at Killarney are within easy reach of the vibrancy and excellent facilities of Cork. Whilst Dublin will welcome you with a pint of the black stuff at the Guinness Storehouse and offers venues of both historical significance and luxury surroundings, as well as the new

For Northern Ireland 2012 is providing exciting highlights including the opening of Titanic Belfast on 31st March which will provide an unparalleled range of function rooms and first class facilities for up to 1000 guests for a banquet. 2012 will also see the reopening of the Giants Causeway in Co. Antrim and their new visitor centre. The Irish Open will take place in Royal Portrush this July, one of the many world renowned courses in Northern Ireland. Belfast

has recently announced a £20m expansion to the Belfast Waterfront Hall, which will provide valuable convention and exhibition space to this successful conference venue in the heart of Belfast. In 2013, Derry~Londonderry will be the first ever UK City of Culture so why not take part in activities during the historic City of Culture year-long celebrations?

Ireland is therefore the ideal environment to reconnect with yourself, with colleagues and with goals. Delegates will find the space, peace and calm to be able to reflect and refresh before being awash with the feeling of revitalisation and the ability to innovate, create and see things anew.

Choose Ireland for your next event.

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With such welcoming hospitality right on your doorstep, the only question remaining is which one of Ireland’s diverse regions will delegates experience this time?

state of the art Convention Centre Dublin which offers an exceptional venue combining spacious, flexible and elegant conference halls (catering for 3,040 delegates in the largest space), leading edge technology and an extensive range of support services all on site.

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Belfast Waterfront Conference Centre 2 Lanyon Place BELFAST BT1 3WH T: +44 (0) 28 9033 4400 F: +44 (0) 28 9024 9862 E: conference@waterfront.co.uk www.waterfront.co.uk

Belfast Waterfront Conference Centre ranks among the top tier of European conference centres.

Architecturally stunning and with a spectacular riverside setting, the award-winning venue brings Belfast’s renowned warmth to world class conference and meetings facilities. Perfectly located right in the heart of the city, many of the finest hotels,

attractions, shops and restaurants are within easy walking distance.

Built to the highest specifications, this modern venue hosts international associations as well as corporate events. The modern, purpose-built facilities offer a choice of flexible conference, meeting, break-out spaces, accommodating from 10 to over 2000 delegates, and extensive exhibition space

throughout the building.

Quality catering can be tailored to meet your needs, whether for an informal reception or themed gala dinner.

Whatever your requirements, our experienced and professional technical and events team ensures your event exceeds expectations, guaranteeing a unique and memorable experience.

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SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence 2 Innotec Drive, Balloo Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 7PD T: (0)28 9147 3788 F: (0)28 9147 3485 E: signal@northdown.gov.uk www.signalni.com

SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence is a unique venue specifically designed to combine style and functionality with a professional ambience.

Located just 20 minutes from Belfast, the purpose built state-of-the-art centre is exquisitely designed, boasting conference facilities, an exhibition atrium, high technology IT suite, fully equipped meeting rooms and modern video conferencing facilities.

SIGNAL is about choice, flexibility, versatility, quality and expert support.

The impressive centre boasts state of the art conference facilities, which have been specifically designed to accommodate the ever-changing demands of modern conferencing and have been equipped to the highest specification with the latest Audio Visual (AV) equipment, making it the perfect venue for:

• Business Meetings • Conferences • Training • Interviews • Presentations • Exhibitions • Video Conferencing Full catering facilities provide a high level of service and quality, whether you choose buffet-style breakfasts, buffet lunches or banquet dinners, SIGNAL has menus to tantalise your taste buds and suit all budgets.

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(formerly Conference Line) Collingham House 10-12 Gladstone Road Wimbledon London SW19 1QT LONDON

Over 20 years experience in venue finding and event management

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Event management

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• High quality service from dedicated professionals • Creative, willing and innovative team • Repeat business speaks volumes

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AIM accredited venues by region south west Bic - Bournemouth international centre Bournemouth center Parcs Longleat Forest Warminster Dartington Hall Totnes Engineers House Bristol Holiday Inn Bristol Filton Bristol Lydiard House conference centre Swindon Marriott Bristol city centre Bristol Showcase cinema De Lux Bristol The Steam Museum of GWR Swindon The Riviera international conference centre Torquay Taunton conference centre Taunton Tremough conference & Events Penryn University of Bristol Conference of fice Bristol

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Brighton Racecourse Brighton East Malling conference centre East Malling Farnham Castle International Briefing & Conference Farnham Five (Farnborough International Venue & Events) Farnborough Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant Horsham H G Wells conference & Events centre Woking Hampton court Palace Hampton court Hever castle Edenbridge Holiday inn Guildford Guildford Holiday inn London Gatwick Airport Horley Leeds castle Maidstone Lingfield Park Marriott Hotel & Country Park Lingfield

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www.dartingtonhall.com www.eefvenues.co.uk www.hibristolfiltonhotel.co.uk www.chartridge.co.uk www.marriott.co.uk www.national-amusements.com www.swindon.gov.uk/steam www.conferencetorquay.co.uk www.tauntonconferencecentre.co.uk www.tremoughservices.com/conferencing www.bris.ac.uk/conferences

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south east continued Mandolay Guildford The River centre Tonbridge Sandown Park Esher Savill court Hotel Egham Southampton Solent University conference centre Southampton The Grand Hotel Brighton Brighton

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11 cavendish Square www.11cavendishsq.com London 76 Portland Place www.76portlandplace.com London America Square www.mayfaircavendish.com London Apex city of London Hotel www.apexhotels.co.uk/hotels/city-of-london London Arsenal Football club www.arsenal.com/events London Baden Powell House conference centre - Scout Association www.scouts.org.uk London Barbican centre www.barbican.org.uk London The Brewery Eco Ltd www.thebrewery.co.uk London British Medical Association www.bmahouse.org.uk London Broadway House www.broadwayhouse.info London Brunel University conference Services www.brunelconferenceservices.co.uk Uxbridge caledonian club www.caledonianclub.com London cavendish conference centre www.cavendishconferencevenues.com London ccT Venues - Barbican www.cctvenues.co.uk London ccT Venues - canary Wharf www.cctvenues.co.uk London ccT Venues - Smithfield www.cctvenues.co.uk London central Hall Westminster www.c-h-w.com London coin Street community Builders www.coinstreet.org London conference & Venues, University of Westminster www.westminster.ac.uk/summeraccommodation London conference Link imperial college London www.imperial-conferencelink.com London congress centre www.congresscentre.co.uk London crowne Plaza London - Shoreditch www.cplondon.com London crowne Plaza London Docklands www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk London 142

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crowne Plaza London Heathrow West Drayton Dominion Theatre London Doubletree by Hilton - Tower of London London Earls court & Olympia conference centres London East London centre London Emmanuel centre London Friends House Hospitality Ltd London Gilwell Park conference centre - Scout Association London Grand connaught Rooms London Grosvenor House a JW Marriott Hotel London Hispaniola London HM Tower of London London Holiday inn London Bloomsbury London Holiday inn London Kensington Forum Hotel London Holiday inn London Regent’s Park London The Honourable Artillery company London inmarsat conference Services London ironmongers Hall London Lensbury Teddington London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square London LSO St Lukes London Malmaison London Hotel London The Mermaid conference & Events centre London Mic Hotel & conference centre London Montague on The Gardens London Museum of London - London Wall London One Great George Street London One Moorgate Place London One Queen Anne’s Gate London

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London continued Park crescent conference centre London Park Plaza county Hall London London Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel London Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London London Park Plaza Victoria London Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London London Regents college conference centre London Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel Hounslow Royal Borough of Kensington & chelsea London Royal Garden Hotel London Royal Pharmaceutical Society London Savoy Place London St Bride Foundation London St Paul’s cathedral London Strand Palace Hotel London The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple London The Hoxton Hotel London The Montcalm London city at The Brewery London Trafalgar Events London Trinity House London Twickenham Experience Ltd Twickenham Victory Services club London

www.pccc.co.uk

chartridge conference centre chesham Cranfield Management Development Centre Cranfield Easthampstead Park conference centre Wokingham Eynsham Hall Witney Hitchin Priory conference centre Hitchin Holiday inn Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Holiday inn Maidenhead / Windsor Maidenhead

www.chartridge.co.uk

home counties

www.parkplaza.com www.parkplaza.com www.sherlockholmeshotel.com www.parkplaza.com www.parkplaza.com/london www.regents.ac.uk/conferences www.renaissancelondonheathrow.co.uk www.rbkc.gov.uk/venues www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk www.rpsconferences.co.uk/ www.ietvenues.co.uk/savoyplace www.stbridefoundation.org www.stpauls.co.uk www.strandpalacehotel.co.uk www.middletemplehall.org.uk/ www.hoxtonhotels.com www.themontcalmlondoncity.co.uk www.trafalgarevents.co.uk www.trinityhouse.co.uk www.twickenhamexperience.com www.vsc.co.uk

www.cmdc.info www.eastpark.co.uk www.eynshamhall.com www.chartridge.co.uk www.hihemelhempsteadhotel.co.uk

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home counties continued Kents Hill Park Training & conference centre Milton Keynes Lane End conference centre High Wycombe Millbrook Events Bedfordshire Missenden Abbey conference centre Great Missenden Oxford centre Oxford Snozone Milton Keynes Milton Keynes University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Williams F1 conference centre Oxford Wyboston Lakes conference & Training centre Wyboston

www.kentshillpark.com

cambridge University Press - The Pitt Building cambridge cEME conference centre Essex center Parcs Elveden Forest Brandon chilford Hall cambridge churchill college cambridge Downing college cambridge Fitzwilliam College cambridge Holiday inn Basildon Basildon Homerton conference centre cambridge Huntingdon Racecourse cambridgeshire Moller centre cambridge Robinson college cambridge cambridge Stoke Rochford Hall Grantham

www.cambridge.org/pittbuilding

Midlands

Albert Hall conference centre Nottingham Austin court - iET Birmingham Birmingham Barcelo Hinckley island Hotel Hinckley Beeches conference centre Birmingham center Parcs Sherwood Forest Newark conference Aston Birmingham coventry Technocentre coventry

www.millbrookevents.co.uk www.missendenabbey.co.uk www.the-oxford-centre.co.uk www.xscape.co.uk www.conferencehertfordshire.co.uk www.williamsf1conferences.com www.wybostonlakes.co.uk

www.ceme.co.uk www.centerparcs.co.uk/meetings www.chilfordhall.co.uk www.churchillconferences.co.uk www.downing-conferences-cambridge.co.uk www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/conference/ www.hibasildonhotel.co.uk www.homertonconference.com www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk/ www.mollercentre.co.uk www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/conferences www.stokerochfordhall.co.uk www.alberthallnottingham.co.uk www.austincourt.co.uk www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk www.chartridge.co.uk www.centerparcs.co.uk www.conferenceaston.co.uk www.cutp.co.uk 145

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crowne Plaza Birmingham NEc Birmingham The Derby conference centre Derby East Midlands conference centre Nottingham Gloucester Rugby club Gloucester Heritage Motor centre Gaydon Hillscourt conference centre Birmingham Holdenby House Northampton Holiday inn Gloucester - cheltenham Gloucester Holiday inn Leicester Leicester Hothorpe Hall Lutterworth HTi Leadership centre Ltd coventry imago Loughborough Keele conferences Keele Kettering conference centre Kettering Leicester conferences, University of Leicester Leicester Leicester Tigers Rugby club Leicester Mallory court Hotel Leamington Spa National ice centre & capital FM Arena Nottingham Park inn by Radisson Birmingham Park Plaza Nottingham Nottingham Pride Park Stadium Derby The Belfry Birmingham The Priory Rooms Birmingham Scalford Hall Management Training centre Melton Mowbray Sixways Events at Worcester Warriors Worcester Stoneleigh Park coventry The international centre Telford The University of Derby Enterprise centre Derby Three counties centre Malvern Towcester Racecourse & conference centre Towcester

www.cpbirminghamnechotel.co.uk www.thederbyconferencecentre.com www.nottinghamconferences.co.uk www.kingsholmvenues.co.uk http://conference.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/ www.hillscourt.co.uk www.holdenby.com www.higloucesterhotel.co.uk www.hileicesterhotel.co.uk www.hothorpe.co.uk www.hti.org.uk www.welcometoimago.com www.keele-conference.com www.ketteringconference.co.uk www.leicesterconferences.co.uk www.welfordroad.com www.mallory.co.uk www.nottingham-arena.com www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-birminghamwest www.parkplazanottingham.com www.prideparkstadium.com www.thebelfry.com www.theprioryrooms.co.uk www.scalfordhall.co.uk www.sixwaysevents.co.uk www.stoneleighpark.com www.southwatereventgroup.com www.derby.ac.uk/conferences www.threecountiescentre.co.uk www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk 146

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Midlands continued Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Venuebirmingham Birmingham Village Hotel & Leisure club Walsall Walsall Village Hotel Dudley Dudley Warwick conferences coventry Whittlebury Hall, Management Training centre, Hotel & Spa Towcester Woodbrooke Quaker Study centre Birmingham Woodland Grange Training & conference centre Royal Leamington Spa Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre Stone

www.venuebirmingham.com www.village-hotels.com www.village-hotels.com www.warwickconferences.com www.whittleburyhall.co.uk www.woodbrooke.org.uk www.wgrange.com www.yarnfieldpark.com

Bangor University Bangor Black Boy inn Gwynedd BW Aberavon Beach Hotel Swansea Gregynog Hall Powys Vale Resort Hensol Venue cymru Llandudno Wales Millennium centre cardiff

www.bangor.ac.uk/conferences

1 Park Road Windermere Abode Manchester Manchester Acc Liverpool Liverpool Aintree Racecourse & conference centre Liverpool Appleby Manor country House Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland Best Western Alicia Hotel Liverpool The Breeze Warrington The Bridgewater Hall Manchester Britannia Adelphi Hotel Liverpool Britannia country House Hotel Manchester Britannia Hotel Bolton Bolton Britannia Hotel on Portland Street Manchester

www.1parkroad.com

north west

www.Black-Boy-inn.com www.aberavonbeach.com www.wales.ac.uk/en/Universityconferencecentre www.vale-hotel.com www.venuecymru.co.uk www.wmc.org.uk

www.abodehotels.co.uk/manchester www.accliverpool.com www.aintree.co.uk www.applebymanor.co.uk www.feathers.uk.com/alicia www.thebreeze.biz www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk www.britanniahotels.com www.britanniahotels.com www.britanniahotels.com www.britanniahotels.com

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www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

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north west continued

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Britannia Hotel Stockport Stockport Bruntwood - Booths Park Knutsford Knutsford Bruntwood - No. 1 Portland Street Manchester Bruntwood Ltd - city Tower Manchester Bruntwood Ltd - St James’ Building Manchester BW Bolholt country Park Hotel Bury BW Everglades Park Hotel Widnes BW Garstang country Hotel & Golf centre Preston BW Park Hall Hotel, Leisure & conference centre Preston BW Premier Leyland Hotel Preston BW Royal clifton Hotel & Spa Southport carlisle Racecourse carlisle castle Green Hotel Kendal centre For The Urban Built Environment (cube) Gallery Manchester center Parcs Whinfell Forest Penrith chancellors Hotel & conference centre Manchester conference centre at Lace Liverpool copthorne Manchester Hotel Manchester crown & Mitre Hotel carlisle crown Hotel Wetheral carlisle crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport Hotel Liverpool Dalmeny Hotel St Annes - On - Sea De Vere Venues Whites Bolton Eventcity Limited Manchester Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre Wirral Foresight centre - University of Liverpool Liverpool Freemasons Hall Manchester The Gateway centre Liverpool Hard Rock cafe Manchester Manchester Haydock Park Racecourse co Ltd Newton Le Willows

www.britanniahotels.com www.bruntwood.co.uk www.bruntwood.co.uk www.bruntwood.co.uk www.bruntwood.co.uk www.bw-bolholtcountryparkhotel.co.uk www.lavenderhotels.co.uk www.garstanghotelandgolf.com www.parkhall-hotel.co.uk www.feathers.uk.com/leyland www.royalclifton.co.uk www.carlisle-races.co.uk www.castlegreen.co.uk www.cube.org.uk www.centerparcs.co.uk/meetings www.chancellorshotel.co.uk www.conferenceatlace.co.uk www.millenniumhotels.co.uk www.peelhotels.co.uk www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk www.crowne-plaza-liverpool.co.uk www.dalmenyhotel.co.uk www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/whites.html www.eventcity.co.uk www.floralpavilion.com www.foresightcentre.co.uk www.freemasons-hall.co.uk www.thegatewaycentre.org www.hardrock.com/manchester www.haydock-park.co.uk 148

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north west continued www.hilton.co.uk/liverpool www.hopestreethotel.co.uk www.iwm.org.uk/conferencesnorth www.theislagladstone.co.uk www.kingshouse.co.uk www.lakesidehotel.co.uk www.lccc.co.uk www.langdale.co.uk www.hope.ac.uk www.ljmu.ac.uk/conferences www.lmi.org.uk www.lodorefallshotel.co.uk www.elh.co.uk www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.theprincesshotel.co.uk www.malmaison-manchester.com www.manchestergalleries.org www.mbs.ac.uk www.manchestercathedral.org www.etihadstadium.co.uk www.days-mcc.co.uk www.manchestermarriottva.co.uk www.mmu.ac.uk www.manchester.gov.uk www.manutd.com www.mercure.com http://doubletree1.hilton.com www.monkhousehill.co.uk www.nessgardens.org.uk www.newtonrigg.ac.uk 149

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Hilton Liverpool Liverpool Hope Street Hotel Liverpool imperial War Museum North Manchester The isla Gladstone conservatory Liverpool King’s House conference centre Manchester Lakeside Hotel Newby Bridge Lancashire county cricket club Manchester Langdale Hotel & Spa Ambleside Liverpool Hope University Liverpool Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool Liverpool Medical institution Liverpool Lodore Falls Hotel Keswick Low Wood Hotel Windermere Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa Manchester Macdonald Townhouse Hotel (Princess) Manchester Malmaison Manchester Manchester Manchester Art Gallery Manchester Manchester Business School Manchester Manchester cathedral Manchester Manchester city Football club Manchester Manchester conference centre Manchester Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester Manchester Town Hall Manchester Manchester United Football club Manchester Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Manchester Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Manchester Monkhouse Hill cottages cumbria Ness Botanic Gardens South Wirral Newton Rigg college Penrith

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North Lakes Hotel & Spa Penrith Novotel Liverpool centre Liverpool Park inn Manchester Victoria Manchester Peckforton castle chester People’s History Museum Manchester The Place Hotel Manchester Pleasure Beach Resort Blackpool Portland Hotel by Thistle Manchester Premier inn Liverpool Albert Dock Liverpool Q Hotels The Midland Hotel Manchester Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool Liverpool Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport Manchester Radisson Edwardian Manchester Manchester Ramada Manchester Salford Quays Manchester Ramada Plaza Southport Southport Renaissance Manchester Hotel Manchester Rheged Penrith Ribby Hall Village Blackpool The Roundthorn country House Penrith Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester Royal Northern college of Music Manchester Southport Theatre & convention Group Southport Stanley House Hotel Mellor Successfactory chester The Liner Hotel Liverpool Liverpool The Lowry Salford The Lowry Hotel Manchester The Monastery Manchester Manchester The Palace Hotel Manchester Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery cumbria

www.shirehotels.com www.novotel.co.uk www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-manchester www.peckfortoncastle.co.uk www.phm.org.uk www.theplacehotel.com www.pleasurebeachresort.com www.thistle.com www.letstouchbase.co.uk www.qhotels.co.uk www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-liverpool www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-manchesterairport www.radissonedwardian.com www.ramadasalfordquays.com www.ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk www.renaissancemanchester.co.uk www.rheged.com www.ribbyhall.co.uk www.roundthorn.co.uk www.royalexchange.co.uk www.rncm.ac.uk www.southporttheatre.org.uk www.stanleyhouse.co.uk www.successfactoryvenue.co.uk www.theliner.co.uk www.thelowry.com www.thelowryhotel.com www.themonastery.co.uk www.principal-hayley.com/thepalacehotel www.tulliehouse.co.uk 150

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North West continued University of Central Lancashire Preston University of Cumbria - Fusehill Street Campus Carlisle University of Manchester Manchester The University of Manchester Incubator Company Manchester University of Salford Salford Warwick Mill Business Village Carlisle

www.uclan.ac.uk

Abundant Life Conference Centre Bradford Alea Leeds Leeds Bagden Hall Country House & Golf Course Huddersfield Bewleys Hotel Leeds Leeds Britannia Hotel Wigan Wigan Britannia Leeds Bradford Airport Hotel Leeds Broomgrove Conference & Training Centre Sheffield Burn Hall Hotel & Conference Centre York Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa York The Craiglands Hotel Ilkley Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough Crowne Plaza Leeds Leeds The Headingley Experience Leeds Hilton Leeds City Leeds Hinsley Hall Leeds Leeds City Museum Leeds Leeds Town Hall Leeds Leeds Trinity University College Leeds Leeds United Leeds Livius Events - Ripon Racecourse Ripon National Coal Mining Museum Wakefield Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club Bradford Midland Hotel Bradford Bradford

www.alccevents.co.uk

www.meeting.co.uk www.umic.co.uk www.conference.salford.ac.uk www.warwickmill.co.uk

www.aleacasinos.com www.classiclodges.co.uk www.bewleyshotels.com www.britanniahotels.com www.britanniahotels.com www.eef.org.uk/venues www.burn-hall.co.uk www.cedarcourtgrand.co.uk www.craiglands.co.uk www.crownspahotel.com www.leeds.crowneplaza.com www.leedsrugby.com www.hilton.co.uk/leedscity www.hinsley-hall.co.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries www.conferenceculture.co.uk www.leedstrinity.ac.uk www.leedsunitedvenue.com www.livius-events.co.uk www.ncm.org.uk www.marriott.co.uk www.midland-hotel-bradford.com 151

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north east continued Park Plaza Leeds Leeds Pudsey conference centre Leeds Pavilions of Harrogate Harrogate Royal Armouries international Leeds Rudding Park Hotel & Golf Harrogate Snozone castleford castleford Thackray Museum Leeds The carriageworks Leeds Tiger 11 Limited Leeds The Assembly Rooms Newcastle Upon Tyne University of Leeds - Conference Office Leeds University of Sunderland Sunderland University of York - York conferences York Weetwood Hall conference centre Hotel Leeds Well Met conferencing Leeds Wetherby Racecourse & conference centre Wetherby Yorkshire Sculpture Park Wakefield

www.parkplaza.com

AEcc Aberdeen Edinburgh conference centre Edinburgh Edinburgh First, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Macdonald crutherland House Hotel Glasgow Snozone Braehead Glasgow Teacher Building Glasgow University of St Andrews St Andrews

www.aecc.co.uk

Belfast Waterfront conference centre Belfast Signal centre of Business Excellence Bangor

www.waterfront.co.uk

scotland

Ireland

www.leeds.gov.uk www.pavilionsofharrogate.com www.rai-events.co.uk www.ruddingpark.co.uk www.xscape.co.uk www.thackraymuseum.org www.conferenceculture.co.uk www.hillside-leeds.co.uk www.assemblyrooms.co.uk www.universallyleeds.co.uk www.sunderland.ac.uk www.yorkconferences.com www.weetwood.co.uk www.wellmetconferencing.com www.wetherbyracing.co.uk www.ysp.co.uk

www.edinburgh-conference.com www.edinburghfirst.com www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk www.xscape.co.uk www.teacherbuilding.co.uk www.discoverstandrews.com

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AIM suppliers Event Assured

Braintree

East Anglia

www.event-assured.com

MMb Software Ltd

Great Dunmow

East Anglia

www.mmb-rms.com

Germany

www.ungerboeck.com

Ungerboeck Systems International FtF Worldwide

Shefford

Home counties

www.ftfworldwide.net

Prestige Purchasing Ltd

Great Linford

Home counties

www.prestige-purchasing.com

&Meetings Ltd

London

London

www.andmeetings.com

Conde Nast Johansens

London

London

www.johansens.com www.international-confex.co.uk

Confex Group

London

London

Delaware North Companies (Wembley) Ltd

London

London

www.wembleystadium.com

Patch Media

London

London

www.patchmedia.co.uk

PkF (Uk) LLP

London

London

www.pkf.co.uk

PSAv Presentation Services Europe

London

London

www.psav.eu/

Sodexo Prestige Hq

London

London

www.prestigeexperience.co.uk

venue Find

London

London

www.venuefind.co.uk

Access Conference Connections

Lichfield

Midlands

www.accessbookings.com

bright Sky Events Ltd

coalville

Midlands

www.brightskyevents.co.uk

HrG Uk Groups & Meetings Service

Leicester

Midlands

www.hrgworldwide.com

University College birmingham

Birmingham

Midlands

www.ucb.ac.uk

bW venues

York

North East

www.bestwestern.co.uk

Great Potential business tourism Specialists

York

North East

www.greatpotential.co.uk

blue Dog Productions Ltd

Winchfield

South East

www.bluedogproductions.co.uk

bridget baker Consulting

Brighton

South East

www.bridgetbaker.co.uk

CC4000 Limited

Ashford

South East

www.cc4000.com

Conference venues Countrywide

London

South East

www.cvconline.co.uk

Davies tanner

Tunbridge Wells

South East

www.daviestanner.com

Eclipse Presentations Ltd

Beckenham

South East

www.eclipse-presentations.co.uk

Evocos Silverbear Ltd

Guildford

South East

www.evocos.co.uk

Greenworks Solutions Ltd

Edenbridge

South East

www.greenworkssolutions.co.uk

i-Smart

crawley

South East

www.ismartsoftware.com

Office Events

Brighton

South East

www.eclipseleisure.co.uk

Priava

Richmond

South East

www.parrimark.com

target response

Edenbridge

South East

www.target-response.co.uk

the Event Wall

Newdigate

South East

www.theeventwall.com

Choose Your Event.Com

ilminster

South West

www.chooseyourevent.co.uk

Event Exchange Ltd

Bradford On Avon

South West

www.eventexchange.co.uk

Passkey International Uk Ltd

Swindon

South West

www.velvetsoftware.co.uk

venuedirectory.Com

Bournemouth

South West

www.venuedirectory.com

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