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About us

Conferences-uk.org.uk (part of ConferencesGroup) is our flagship UK Expert Venue Finding Agency. We are very proud to be the forefront of venue search technology with the UK's largest searchable database for conference/meeting rooms. We feature just over 10,000 full detailed UK Conference venues and over 12,500 Internationally. Our expert team of venue finders possess a minimum of two years venue finding experience and are here to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service and venue options that match their exact requirements.


Simply click here to start searching for venues that match your requirements. If you are looking to book a conference you can simply let us know your requirements by clicking here and let our expert team of Venue Finders do the searching for you. We offer you a FREE personalised service, so every time you place an enquiry you will be assigned a dedicated Venue Finder, who will use their vast knowledge and experience to identify the best venue and obtain the best possible price for your conference, meeting or event.


No request is too large or small for our expert team who will use their experience and contacts to negotiate the best rates, taking advantage of ’seasonal offers and discounted rates available in the market place. We will assist you through the planning process and offer you a minimum of three options that match your exact requirements within a time frame that suits you. We try our best to act upon every enquiry within an hour. We work on an industry standard commission for any bookings we place and commission does not affect the price you receive in any way. In fact, we challenge anyone to secure better rates.


It’s simple really, this is our business, we have the knowledge of venues, the experience and the contacts and we will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you receive preferential rates and value for money. We are a free Venue Finding service saving you time, hassle and money.

If you are a venue and interested in listing your venue with us then please click here for more information.

Meet the team

Simon Thompson
Simon Thompson– Managing Director

Simon Thompson is Director and Co-Founder of Conferences:UK, ConferenceVenues.com and ConferencesGroup. Simon is an active member of the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) and strongly supports Accreditation in Meetings (AIM). Simon is passionate about transforming our successful UK business into the World No.1 Hotel and Conference Booking Agency. Please see: SimonThompson.info

Julie Humphrey
Julie Humphrey– Deputy Financial Controller

My role as receptionist at Conferences UK is very rewarding and enjoyable. No two days are ever the same! My role includes taking calls from venues and prospective clients and transferring them to our very efficient and friendly venue finding agents. During the day I also welcome people into our office offering them hospitality as they wait to meet one of the members of our team.. If you ever get to visit us here at Conferences UK in our very unusual and amazing building I promise you a very friendly welcome and a good cup of coffee.

Richard Newman
Richard Newman– Regional Account Manager - Venue Partnerships

Richard was appointed as Venue Sales Executive in June 2009 and is responsible for developing and building relationships and partnerships with new and existing venues. Richard has spent many years in both Sales and Operations in the Hotel, Conference and Hospitality industry and looks forward to playing an active role in the development of ConferencesGroup

Stan Posner
Stan Posner– Regional Account Manager - Venue Partnerships

Stan was appointed Venue Sales Executive in May 2008 having previously gained considerable experience and contacts in the hotel industry in various hotel sales management roles. Stan is passionate about building strong relationships with venues with the aim of increasing their profitability.

Jayne Winstanley
Jayne Winstanley– Venue Finder

Having worked in the events industry for over 15 years, Jayne has a passion for helping all clients find the perfect venue that match their exact requirements. She has spent four years studying International Tourism Management and travelling around the world seeing lots of amazing places. Jayne looks forward to hearing from you in the future so we can begin to discuss your event(s) in more detail - wherever the location she is sure to help find you the perfect venue so please do not hesitate in contacting Jayne

Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson– Executive Venue Finder

Isabelle Stedman
Isabelle Stedman– Venue Finder

Expert venue Finder

Polly

Hi there, I'm Polly and I'm available to help you find your next meeting or conference venue FOR FREE! Save hours by letting me do all of your venue searching for you. Call me on 0845 351 9917 or simply leave your details below.