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    Midlands Arts Centre
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    Midlands Arts Centre

    Cannon Hill Park Birmingham, B12 9QH
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Theatre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·225 attendees
    • ·19 meeting rooms

    Set in the stunning surroundings of Cannon Hill Park, MAC is one of the Midlands' leading event venues. Conveniently located just a few minutes from central Birmingham, we have excellent public transport links and onsite parking. Whether you need an intimate meeting space or a large-scale conference venue for up to 225 guests, we have the perfect setting for you with competitive rates. Our outstanding service, bespoke event catering, and hands-on technical expertise allow us to deliver faultless conferences, seminars, and awards nights. Not forgetting our smaller spaces, which are well-equipped for board meetings, training sessions, and team-building exercises. Our four Studios are the perfect size for dance or drama rehearsals and why not take it to the big stage with performance rates available in all of our adaptable theatres. All food is prepared fresh in house by our talented team of chefs and we endeavour to use local produce where possible including Fairtrade products to cater to your budget, dietary requirement and taste. As a registered charity, MAC aims to make art accessible for all. When you host an event here, all profits go towards creating life-changing creative opportunities within our community. While here, you and your delegates can take the opportunity to explore our current exhibitions, cinema, café, and bar. Get in touch to learn how we can make your next event memorable.

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    Barbaras Bier Haus Birmingham

    195-196 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AY
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Located in Birmingham City centre, Barbara’s Bier Haus is your wildcard choice for your next conference or meeting space, offering a range of flexible conferencing facilities. Ideally situated on Broad Street, a short 10 minute walk from New Street Station and other transport links, we offer the perfect city centre location for guests. We can accommodate up to 300 guests in a range of room layouts, with additional breakout spaces, all within our competitive day delegate rates, to include venue hire, refreshments, lunch, super-fast WIFI and A/V facilities. All rooms are suitable for meetings, presentations, training sessions and other events. We can also provide a great social space for conferencing after parties with unique games room and prebooked package deals for parties of up to 1200 guests! Our dedicated meetings & events planner is on hand to assist with anything you may need, and to ensure that everything runs smoothly from start to finish. The venue is also fully accessible.

    Birmingham Hippodrome
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    Canalside Birmingham

    Canalside Birmingham

    Canalside The Cube 200 Wharfside Street Birmingham, B1 1RN
    • Unusual
    • ·350 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Situated within Birmingham’s iconic landmark, The Cube, Canalside is a contemporary new events venue overlooking the city’s picturesque waterways. With tailored packages to suit between 50 – 400 people, Canalside offers a truly flexible destination for memorable events. From formal dinners to informal celebrations,seminars to award ceremonies, conferences to board meetings, parties and weddings. Canalside brings together a thoroughly modern location with exceptional food, all delivered by a highly experienced and creative team. Canalside is the perfect blank canvas to make your mark and create a bespoke event to suit your needs. Our highly rated team of preferred suppliers can take care of everything from live music and entertainment to venue dressing, theming and flowers.

    Thinktank Birmingham

    Thinktank Birmingham

    Thinktank Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B4 7XG
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    WHAT WE CAN OFFER.... Against the spectacular background of Thinktank and The IMAX® Cinema we can offer you one of the region's most exciting centres for business events. All areas are fully accessible for people with disabilities. As well as a unique venue, we also offer great value for money, a central location and outstanding catering facilities, ensuring consistent high quality for each and every one of your guests. If you have to make an impression, Thinkbusiness offers something they'll never forget. Meetings and conferences With Thinktank's Theatre and the IMAX® auditorium, event suite, Thinkbusiness offers an impressive array of purpose built facilities with full technical support. Breakfasts, dinners and banquets Working with the region's finest event caterers, we can offer a choice of outstanding menus ranging from themed lunches to lavish gourmet meals accompanied by the finest choice of wines. It's about unbeatable service at value for money prices. It's also about exceeding your expectations. Receptions & parties Whether it be a reception for 500 people or a private party to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family, you can hold your event in the function suite or gallery of your choice. Alternatively you may be looking for pre-show or post conference entertainment. Our galleries provide a unique backdrop for drinks and canapé receptions. Marketing events From major exhibitions to product launches, we can help you get your message across! With 1000m² of multi purpose exhibition space, your sales event can't fail to make an impression. Our top-class facilities provide a unique setting, from the brand new 70 seat Planetarium, complete with state-of-the-art projection facilities, through to the 180 seat Thinktank theatre, boasting full delegate voting and video conferencing capabilities, there's sure to be a solution for your requirements. There's plenty of space too: Thinkbusiness is able to provide a 1,000sqm temporary exhibition hall suitable for events from a Royal luncheon to a car launch, whilst our three suites are able to offer a choice of formats ranging from boardroom to banqueting. Meanwhile, for bigger events, we're delighted to offer the spectacular 3,600sqm open air Millennium Square. Unique, innovative and spectacular, Thinkbusiness is sure to engage delegates' minds in a way other venues will struggle to match.

    West Bromwich Albion Football Club
    Millichip Suite

    West Bromwich Albion Football Club

    The Hawthorns, West Bromwich, Birmingham West Midlands, United Kingdom, B71 4LF
    • Conference centre
    • ·Sporting
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·350 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    WELCOME TO THE HAWTHORNS The Hawthorns is the home of West Bromwich Albion Football Club’s prestigious conference and events venue. With our versatile function rooms and stylish catering, The Hawthorns provides a first class service, making us the perfect venue for any event. All of our Suites are available for hire and we are able to host a wide range of events, including: Business meetings Exhibitions Conferences Dinner Dances Product Launches Private Parties Civil Marriage and Partnership Ceremonies Wedding Receptions Corporate Hospitality Situated in the heart of the West Midlands, our venue is easily accessible by car, rail or public transport. In addition, we have over 300 complimentary car parking spaces available on-site. BUSINESS AT THE HAWTHORNS Our wide range of suites enables organisers to choose facilities which will best compliment any event, whether the brief is based on room size, location, privacy or cost. Our dedicated Conference and Events Team is on hand to offer professional advice on the extensive range of function suites and services available to you. BANQUETING AND EVENTS AT THE HAWTHORNS The Hawthorns is the ideal venue for any dinner dance, wedding reception or private function. Whatever you’re celebrating, we can help make your event a great success. RICHARDSON SUITE Offering clients the very best in conference facilities, the Richardson Suite is an elegant setting for any event. Situated on the 1st Floor, this suite is ideal for conferences, exhibitions and trade events, whilst still offering a relaxed and ambient environment for parties, dinner dances and weddings. Additional Benefits Wheelchair user access and toilet facilities PA system and CD player Induction loop BASSET SUITE & PENNINGTON SUITE The Bassett and Pennington Suites are identical in both size and shape. These suites provide high quality facilities for a variety of medium sized conferences, exhibitions, banquets and private functions. EXECUTIVE SUITES The East Stand offers a total of 27 Executive Suites and our Allen Suite, all of which offer panoramic views of the pitch. Each Suite provides the very best in convenience and comfort, making them the ideal location for small business meetings or breakout areas. Additional Benefits Pitch views Natural daylight Privacy blinds Lift access EVERISS SUITE & MILLICHIP SUITE The Hawthorns are delighted to offer our guests the unique opportunity of hosting events in our Everiss and Millichip Suites, formerly our Chairman’s private meeting facility and hospitality suite. The Everiss Suite and Millichip Suite contain some of the most historic items from the Club’s memorabilia collection.

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    Teamworks Karting Birmingham

    Teamworks Karting Birmingham

    202 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 5SE
    • Unusual
    • ·150 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Birmingham's only indoor kart circuit is now open and is located just minutes from Birmingham's City Centre. Featuring the fastest indoor karts in the UK together with an exciting, challenging 750m indoor race track, licensed bar, quality catering and conference facilities for up to 150 people, it's an unrivalled experience for you and your guests. Teamworks Karting Birmingham has three rooms available for private hire: Conference Area - for up to 150 guests. Flexible space can be used for seated presentations, or for large receptions or promotional displays. Briefing Room - for up to 96 seated guests. More intimate room ideal for smaller groups. Private Bar - for up to 50 guests. Fully licensed, with panoramic views across the circuit. Personalised racewear, displays & corporate branding - your company's displays and corporate branding can be positioned around the venue during your event. We can also personalise racewear and T-shirts with individual names or company logos.

    Birmingham Council House

    Birmingham Council House

    Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB, B1 1BB
    • Unusual
    • ·450 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Located in the heart of Birmingham city centre, the Banqueting Suite at the Council House is one of Birmingham�s most prestigious venues overlooking Victoria Square. If you are looking for a large, centrally located venue with a �wow� factor then this is the place for you. The Civic Catering team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, hosting many VIP events for Royalty, the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, blue-chip organisations and local businesses. The Banqueting Suite at the Council House is a beautiful venue with a variety of flexible options for hosting your event. Comprising of three areas; The Drawing Room, Reception Area and Banqueting Room, the Banqueting Suite is an ideal venue to host a conference for up to 200 guests in the Drawing Room with a break-out area/catering area within the Banqueting Room. The venue can comfortably hold up to 450 guests for a drinks reception, 350 guests for a seated dinner and 200 guests for a conference with a separate break-out area for catering. With an extensive range of menu options and wine lists, you will not be disappointed by choices available. External, Civic Catering approved, Asian and Afro-Caribbean caterers can be used. Conditions apply. Located less than 5 minutes walk to central business district as well as the ICC, NIA, Symphony Hall and the Library of Birmingham and Birmingham�s main train stations, the Banqueting Suite is ideally located for your event. Free Wi-Fi Free PA sytem Free projector screen Dedicated Event Co-ordinator to assist you with event from inception through to day of the event, giving you information about the venue and menus as well as advice and guidance for making your event a success.

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    The Botanist Gas Street Basin

    The Botanist Gas Street Basin

    12 Bridge Street Birmingham, B1 2JR
    • Conference centre
    • ·Restaurant
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    The Canal House is based on Bridge Street in the heart of Birmingham, boasting one of the best beer gardens in Birmingham City Centre with extraordinary views of the canal basin. Not only that but we have a beautiful restaurant and bar over two floors showcasing some of the finest décor including our chandeliers made out of wine bottles and glasses. With four private dining rooms amongst our beautiful restaurant, we provide the perfect setting for any occasion. Our team work extremely hard to provide unrivalled customer experiences, boasting an extensive cocktail and drinks menu, along with a wide variety of hearty pub food, including Our Famous Hanging Kebabs. We are located within close proximity to The ICC, Arena Birmingham and Symphony Hall, the perfect location for a pre-show dinner. We are growing at a rate of knots and are a new desirable destination for tourists.

    The Vaults

    The Vaults

    The Vaults Newhall Place Newhall Hill Birmingham B1 3JH, B1 3JH
    • Unusual
    • ·20 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    The Vaults is a place to relax and unwind. Our chic eatery and debonair lounge bar boasts private booths and metropolitan vibes infused with local contemporary art. Occupying the vaulted underpinnings of an imposing Victorian building our surroundings are certainly distinctive and ultimately relaxing. Art and photography blend with signature exposed brickwork, bespoke furniture, polished wooden flooring and a dusky autumnal colour palette. Set against the Jewellery Quarter’s rich cultural backdrop on the edge of the financial district this spacious subterranean escape is perfect for dinner or after work, blending cosmopolitan cuisine and great British classics. Available for special and corporate events The Vaults is an unforgettable venue whatever the occasion. Guests are impressed with our vaulted surroundings, sophisticated décor, companionable atmosphere and breakaway private alcoves. The Vaults is available for hire for corporate and special events, private parties, fashion shows, photo shoots, and meetings. We have hosted with Harvey Nichols, the BBC, Toni & Guy, Style Birmingham, Porsche and many more.

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    Revolution Birmingham

    Revolution Birmingham

    184 Broad St, Birmingham B15 1DA, United Kingdom, B15 1DA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Restaurant
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Revolution Birmingham is a stunning two floor venue located in the heart of the city, in a popular spot. This venue is quirky, modern and can host both private and semi-private events for all occasions. Whether it’s a team building event, quiz night, summer party, Christmas party, company social, awards dinner, cocktail making or team building event; there is a package to suit all. The Gallery & Promenade is stunning space overlooking the main venue, suitable for up to 200 guests with a private bar, private bathrooms and built in lighting & AV. For larger events of up to 580 guests, take over Revolution Birmingham exclusively and the team will work with you to create the perfect package and the most memorable experience! With a range of menus available from dining to fork buffets and canapes to bowl food, you make the decisions and the team will plan, deliver and execute to perfection!

    Crescent Theatre
    Odeon Birmingham Broadway Plaza
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    Starlight Lounge

    Odeon Birmingham Broadway Plaza

    220 Ladywood Middleway, Broadway Plaza, Birmingham,, B16 8LP
    • Unusual
    • ·479 attendees
    • ·12 meeting rooms

    Are you looking for a unique place to host your next conference? Look no further, host it at a Cinema where business and fun meet. Located in central Birmingham, you can have that professional meeting, with extras only a cinema can provide — comfortable, tiered seating. No one will miss your power point presentation on the wall-to-wall screen, and think out of the box by providing popcorn and candy as snack foods. Make your conference fun by hosting a movie afterwards. • Convenience • Cost-competitive • Licensed Bar (The Starlight Lounge) • Licensed for alcohol consumption in auditoriums • Able to support multimedia presentations • Flexible capacities • Catering Available • AMC superior customer service • Wheelchair Spaces

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR, B153TR
    • Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a rich, uniquely biodiverse natural environment and one of the UKs most significant historic Botanic Gardens. Situated one mile from the city centre, this is Birminghams Garden: its green and generous heart. For almost two centuries The Gardens has shared J.C. Loudons original 1829 garden design and collection of 7,000 plants with millions of people and has been an integral part of Birminghams physical, educational, cultural and emotional landscape. Today The Gardens is an independent charity relying on sales from our tickets, cafe, garden shop and individual giving. Nestled within some of the most fascinating and beautifully landscaped gardens in the country, you will find three striking event spaces which each create a magical and unique setting for your function. Each of our event suites is accessed through its own glasshouse, ensuring your event will be truly memorable from start to finish.

    The Horseshoe Conference and Banqueting Suite

    The Horseshoe Conference and Banqueting Suite

    1214 Stratford Road Hall Green Birmingham, B28 9BH
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    For any occasion, choose the Horseshoe’s refurbished banqueting suite which provides the ideal space for any celebration.Catering for 150 people, the room is perfect for any gathering celebrating a birthday, anniversary,Asian weddings or Conferences.Each event will be subject to a bespoke service, which will fulfil any requirements of the customer.We have conference and training facilities as well covering all business centre requirements like Screen and flipchart,flexible lunch options to choose from: Executive pub lunch, fork or finger buffet Dedicated Event Manager on the day, audio visual requirements, Note pads & pens, FREE WiFi. The adjoining restaurant and pub serves the most delicious and authentic Indian and Continental fare. There is ample parking and proximity to a major road, the venue is able to accommodate large parties

    Vue Cinema Birmingham Star City

    Vue Cinema Birmingham Star City

    Vue Cinema Birmingham Star City 29 Star City Watson Road Birmingham, B7 5SA
    • Unusual

    Give your conference, annual meeting or presentation star billing with our state-of-the-art cutting edge facilities and high-end hospitality provided by Vue Conferencing and Events. The venue has stadium seating through out for uninterrupted views and high definition Digital Projectors for maximum presentation impact. The experienced event management team at Vue Birmingham have the technology and expertise to take care of your every need as you inspire your guests and wow your audience. We can cater for any corporate event, from small presentations to international AGMs with live satellite link up. Talk to our Conference Sales Manager about either an off-the-shelf or bespoke cost effective package for your next conference.