Free UK Expert Venue Finding

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– 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
	William Berry– Director William Berry is Director and Co-Founder of Conferences UK, conferencevenues.com and venues.net. He is passionate about the business and is confident it will achieve its ambition of being the Worlds No1 Conference Venue Finding Agency by 2012. This is the latest in a series of successful ventures with Simon Thompson. For more information on William please see: WilliamBerry.com
	Leanne Fitter– Team Leader Leanne Joined Conferences: UK in November 2008 and was promoted to Team Leader in April 2010. Leanne has previously worked for a corporate booking agent and brings management experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the role.
	Greg Knight– Venue Sales Executive Greg was appointed as Venue Sales Executive in August 2008. Greg is responsible for delivering consistent client growth and is involved in a series of strategic expansion projects. Greg has previously held Account Management positions in the Telecommunications and IT Industry, working for THUS plc and Nimans Ltd
	Julie Humphrey– Receptionist 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– Venue Sales Executive 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– Venue Sales Executive 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.
	Karen Goldstraw– Venue Finder Karen is the longest serving venue finder, having joined the company in 2005. Karen enjoys the variety of the role, finds no two days are the same but is equally happy dealing with the challenges of events for over 500 delegates to smaller requests for 10 or less attendees. Karen's experience and venue knowledge ensures she always finds the right venue. within the client's budget.
	Sam Dickinson– Accounts Assistant After finishing her master’s course in Environmental Science, she came to conference UK with no real office experience.They took a chance and introduced her to the business world. Since being here she has learnt so much in just a few months, and enjoyed everything Conferences-Uk has offered. The friendly staff and efficient manner is a major contribution to the brilliant success, All members of the team play hard and work harder. The admin role has expanded from day one. If you require any assistance in updating a venue, chasing information, adding your venue, creating a login, then please give Sam call on
	Aimee Richardson– Corporate Sales Executive Aimée is responsible for sourcing and developing partnerships with clients throughout the UK, who may, and do, benefit from our FREE Expert Venue Finding service. Using the knowledge and skills she has gained over the last 6 years working within the hotel industry, Aimee is passionate about helping clients save money and time with the reliable and efficient customer service Conferences UK delivers.
	Frances Robertshaw– Venue finder Frances joined Conferences: UK in September 2010 from a large corporate agency where she sourced venues for meetings and events of all sizes worldwide. Frances has gained a vast venue knowledge in this role which will ensure that the right venue will be found for your event. Frances enjoys the day to day challenges as a venue finder and is looking forward to helping save her clients time and money on their events.
	Jayne Quarmby– Venue Finder Having worked in the events industry for over three 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 on 0845 351 9917.