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Why meet in Telford and Shropshire? Closer than you think However you travel Telford and Shropshire is well connected, uncongested and easy to get to. In the heart of the UK it offers one of the most central locations for business, 3 hours from 70% of the UK population. With a new Direct Rail services from London Marleybone serviced by Wrexham and Shropshire Railways it is within 2.5 hours of London and 2 hours by road while it is on the doorstep of 2 international airports Birmingham and Manchester.
Dare to be different – Telford and Shropshire
Telford and Shropshire – the heart of innovative thinking is one of the hot favourite event destinations for 2009 and beyond. 2009 marks an exciting year for Telford and Shropshire and for companies in the Midlands and the UK, it is the perfect time to host an event in this inspiring location. Telford and Shropshire is a destination not standing still and at the heart of its growth is a range of major multi million pound developments, the launch of a number of creative new venues and a year of anniversaries in 2009 that celebrate innovation and imagination. Today Telford and Shropshire is a powerful destination for business with over 1.6 million visitors a year attracting over 5000 events. And According to Sarah Bird, Conference Manager at Telford & Shropshire Conferences, part of Transforming Telford the destination is not standing still. “Investment and vision is the key to our success, increasing our capacity to attract bigger events and developing a refreshing offer for event organisers.
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The destination has built a national reputation as a major events centre in the UK boasting some of the best event facilities in the region including
Castles to Conference Centres Companies will be spoilt for choice for venues in Telford and Shropshire. From world class convention centres, steam trains and planes to modern hotels, handsome country houses and fine stately homes to out of the box creative unusual venues and academic centres. Try Severn Valley Steam Railway for a meeting on the move, Ironbridge Gorge Museums attraction Enginuity for a creative conference, the Holiday Inn Hotel for a modern town centre meeting or The International Centre for a national conference for up to 4000. There are academic venues including The University of Wolverhampton and Harper Adams, country house hotels including Hawkstone Park and Overton Grange and even one of England’s finest stately homes, Weston Park.
one of the UK’s top 10 Conference Centres, The International Centre, Telford plus out of the box creative unusual venues as well as top hotels, country houses, academic venues and event services, an enviable choice. The big names in business come to Telford and Shropshire for events and the list is growing as more companies discover the quality of this quietly confident destination. Companies including Pro Retail, PDM, the Youth Sports Trust and Aga all host their annual events here. 2009 is an exciting year in Telford and Shropshire and businesses nationally are being invited to join in the celebrations. The year will see the launch of the £25million Theatre Severn, the expansion of Blists Hill Victorian Town, a world class attraction and announcements on a number of multi million developments in Telford including a new Convention Quarter and exciting plans for the development of Telford town centre. 2009 also marks the “Celebration of Imagination” a year long programme of events celebrating three key anniversaries: 200 years since the evolutionary thinker Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury and Dr William Penny Brookes, credited with inspiring the Modern Olympic Games, was born in Much Wenlock. It is also 300 years ago that a discovery by Abraham Darby sparked the Industrial Revolution and changed the world.
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Whether it’s breathtaking countryside or modern cityscapes, Telford and Shropshire provides a dramatic backdrop for business. As well as top class indoor event facilities it offers the ultimate adventure for team building and team away days from hot air ballooning and country pursuits to treasure hunts through 500 acre parklands, an adventure high rope course and even a tandem ride adventure challenge.
Closer than you think, 40 minutes from Birmingham and 2.5 hours from London Entertaining Shropshire Whatever the event, Telford and Shropshire has everything a business needs. As well as a choice of over 40 venues. the destination has executive and budget accommodation, world class attractions, gourmet dining, championship golf and a culture scene with over 300 festivals and events.
The Conference Team Telford & Shropshire Conferences the convention bureau for the destination and part of Transforming Telford offer a free service to help businesses create their perfect event. The conference team provide a range of services including free venue finding, event bidding and accommodation booking.
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Call 01952 567 560 or Email: info@telford-shropshire.com Visit www.telford-shropshire.com
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Telford and Shropshire 3 hours drive time from 70% of the UK population
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