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    University of Portsmouth

    University of Portsmouth

    Conferences & Lettings University of Portsmouth 1 Guildhall Walk Portsmouth, PO1 2RY
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual

    If you want to hold a business event, the University can help with professional staff to ensure the occasion runs smoothly. We have a wide range of facilities suitable for meetings, conferences, seminars, lectures, presentations or exhibitions. Our venues, such as lecture theatres, halls and seminar rooms have audio-visual technology to meet every requirement. Full, top quality catering services are also available, providing anything from small private lunches to large formal buffets. During the summer, residential accommodation is available in halls of residence all within easy walking distance of the conference facilities Set in the heart of maritime England, and with excellent road, rail and sea links, the University of Portsmouth is the ideal place to hold your event with our campus centrally located and near the sea front.

    Westminster College Cambridge
    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, CF5 2YB
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·2000 attendees
    • ·870 bedrooms
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    Contemporary facilities for 10-2000 people, experienced and friendly event team, easy access & parking, good food and value for money. Cardiff Met Conferences offer a choice of two locations both close to Cardiff city centre. Whether you are planning an exhibition, residential conference, corporate away day or training session Cardiff Met Conferences have purpose built, contemporary facilities to ensure a successful event. Food is of a high standard with ‘EatWell’ healthy eating options and menus to suit all dietary requirements. In 2014 the Conference Suite at Cyncoed was fully refurbished and boasts a fresh and contemporary interior. The conference rooms can accommodate up to 80 people and include free Wi-Fi and the latest built-in audio-visual equipment. The State of the Art facilities at Llandaff incorporate a purpose built Hospitality Suite, a 200-seat tiered lecture theatre and more than 20 break-out rooms, all centred around an impressive atrium exhibition space. Cardiff Met Conferences pride themselves on their experience and customer focus. They are highly regarded for their level of service and attention to detail. Here’s one of their recent reviews: “The venue was of the utmost quality; spacious, comfortable and extremely well presented. Staff were polite, friendly and professional” Public Health Wales. Each Summer, additional facilities are available to hire at Cardiff Met including the 500+ en-suite bedrooms as well as the National Indoor Athletic Centre, making it an ideal venue for residential conferences and sporting events.

    Murray Edwards College

    Murray Edwards College

    Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB3 0DF
    • Academic
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·162 bedrooms
    • ·12 meeting rooms

    At New Hall the success of your event is our first priority. Whether you are organising a large international residential conference, private dinner, product launch or informal away day, our aim is to provide first class service in a distinctive and comfortable Cambridge University College. Uniquely, New Hall is able to offer year round residential, conference and event facilities. The college is only 10 minutes walk away from the city centre and has free on-site parking. This all womens college is home to the largest collection in Europe of contemporary works by women artists, many of which are on public display. The unmistakable white "Dome" covering the dining hall, marks the heart of New Hall's extraordinary innovative Grade II listed buildings. Our modern and comfortable 162 en-suite bedrooms and state of the art meeting rooms are set in 11 acres of grounds and informal gardens, offering a relaxed and peaceful setting, with easy access from the major roads into Cambridge. Facilities include 2 lecture theatres, 16 meeting rooms and syndicate areas with seating for 10-180 delegates, we have exclusive dining areas for lunches, dinners and receptions to accommodate from 15-250 guests. New Hall can offer additional residential capacity through our links with Cambridge University Colleges and local hotels. Our friendly and professional staff are passionate about customer care and our chefs have a reputation for excellent cuisine. Meet, Eat and Sleep at New Hall.

    20 Bedford Way

    20 Bedford Way

    20 Bedford Way London, WC1H 0AL
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·933 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    Located in historic Bloomsbury, one of London’s most beautiful districts, 20 Bedford Way welcomes events, conferences and performances throughout the year. Our iconic grade II* listed building provides a striking architectural backdrop to any event. The building is light and spacious and the rooms functional and practical and with a range of 35 different halls and meeting rooms, 20 Bedford Way offers unexpected flexibility for a central London venue. Our Rooms We can accommodate just about any event from an AGM for more than 900 people through to board meetings for just 10. Our 6 larger halls are supported by a great choice of break out rooms located throughout the building and can be as easily adapted to host a dinner or exhibition as a training session or concert. • Logan Hall lecture theatre/performance space can accommodate up to 933 in a single tier • 23 Seminar rooms, including newly refurbished Premium Rooms with state of the art AV and presentation equipment built in. • Jeffrey Hall-highly flexible room seats up to 320 theatre style and 150 cabaret style • Crush Hall with built in bar facilities provides an excellent venue for receptions and exhibitions. Our facilities • Creative catering solutions for any event • Expert, professional in house AV services and support • Dedicated conference centre entrance with registration and cloak room facilities • New refurbished reception with Costa Coffee bar Location and Accessibility Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross stations are just 10-15 minutes’ walk away and Russell Square is the closest of no less than 7 tube stations that connect 20 Bedford Way with all parts of London the UK.

    Oxford Brookes University Swindon Campus

    Oxford Brookes University Swindon Campus

    Joel Joffe Building - Delta 900, Oxford Brookes University, Welton Rd, Swindon, SN5 7XQ
    • Academic
    • ·183 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    The Joel Joffe Building is Oxford Brookes University’s Swindon Campus. Located a short distance from Swindon city centre and the M4, the site is ideally located and makes the ideal venue. The venue offers a selection of modern meeting rooms and classrooms. The Joel Joffe building is characterised by its light and modern features and facilities. This venue is able to offer meeting rooms and classrooms with a capacity up to 96 people as well as a lecture theatre with space for up 183 people. All rooms come fully equipped with audio-visual equipment as standard. Rooms have flexible layout options; boardroom, cabaret, lecture and classroom. The site also has an onsite café and parking facilities. Please enquire ahead of time to confirm parking arrangements.

    Royal College of Surgeons
    Edward Lumley Hall
    Edward Lumley Hall

    Royal College of Surgeons

    35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn London, WC2A 3PE
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·35 bedrooms
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    As one of the world's leading surgical institutions, the College has been based at Lincoln's Inn Fields since 1797. Today the elegant building not only represents an institution at the forefront of surgical education and training, but also serves as an outstanding venue for conferences, meetings and banquets. Equipped with the latest technology and supported by a highly professional events team, its classical surroundings and fascinating history will add prestige, originality and value to your event. Locations range from the stunning oak panelled Edward Lumley Dining Hall to state of the art tiered lecture theatres. Smaller meetings and private dining can be accommodated in a number of historical rooms, such as the prestigious Council Chamber, where visitors are watched over by magnificent oil canvases, including a portrait by Reynolds of the distinguished surgical anatomist John Hunter.

    Loughborough University

    Loughborough University

    Loughborough University Epinal Way Loughborough, LE11 3TU
    • Academic
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·2000 bedrooms
    • ·40 meeting rooms

    Loughborough University offers the UK's largest and most extensive single conference site. The 410 acre site features outstanding exhibition, meeting and conference facilities as well as world class sports facilities for up to 2000 delegates. With our excellent central location in the East Midlands at Loughborough University - just one mile from junction 23 of the M1, with an Intercity rail link direct to London and the international East Midlands Airport close by - imago is ideal for bringing busy people together. The central location, supported by its dedicated events team, makes Loughborough University the ideal location for hosting events. Its reputation for high quality venues and unrivalled service is reflected in its role as the official host to the British Olympic Team in the lead up to the London 2012 games.

    Queen Mary Venues

    Queen Mary Venues

    Mile End Road, London, United Kingdom E1 4NS, E1 4NS
    • Academic
    • ·800 attendees
    • ·1200 bedrooms
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    With the spotlight in London moving east and with locations across the City, Whitechapel and Mile End � Queen Mary Venues is in prime position to host your next event in this vibrant and exciting area with its uniquely unusual historic and contemporary spaces. Venues available include the Great Hall for up to 778 people, within the People�s Palace. Restored to its art-deco glory in 2012, its' flexibility and flair has hosted awards ceremonies, performances, rehearsals, book launches, keynote addresses, comedy nights, cabaret events and fine dining. Additionally, a 100-seat lecture theatre, seminar rooms, the naturally lit Peston Lecture Theatre for 200 people and 1000 bedrooms, mean residential conferences are ideally suited to the Queen Mary Venues campus.

    Luther King House

    Luther King House

    Brighton Grove off Wilmslow Road Manchester, M14 5JF
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·100 attendees
    • ·39 bedrooms
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    Luther King House is ideally located in a quiet tree-lined suburb, within easy reach of Manchester city centre by either private or public transport and offers free on-site parking. It's a perfect place for bed and breakfast, residential conferences, meeting rooms, overnight stays or any private or business functions. The House is noted for its peaceful and secluded setting, very friendly atmosphere and really is an excellent choice for quality and value for money accommodation. There is a unique inner courtyard with water feature, seating and covered areas, where you can relax and unwind at any time of the day or evening. We also have an excellent dining room which offers morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meal, together with snacks and beverages during the day.

    Liverpool Lighthouse

    Liverpool Lighthouse

    Oakfield Road Anfield, L4 0UF
    • Academic
    • ·580 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Liverpool Lighthouse is the UK’s first designated Urban Gospel Arts Centre. Situated in the former Gaumont Palace Cinema, a large art deco building just 100 metres from the world famous Liverpool Football Club's ground in Anfield, it is a unique, vibrant and desirable venue for conferences, meetings, events, exhibitions, functions and workshops. The King’s Hall, the main auditorium, holds up to 500 seats and is technically equipped with video/PC, projector and screen, along with a full sound and lighting system. The back auditorium with its removable wall dividing it from the main auditorium can seat up to 100 people. The airy and refreshing conference and board rooms that the venue also has to offer are available for meetings, workshops and training sessions. Seating in theatre, board room, class room or U shape style the conference room can hold up to forty people and the board up to twelve people. The Liverpool Lighthouse also boasts on site catering of the highest standard in Café Light. With free car parking facilities and disabled access Liverpool Lighthouse caters for you every conference and event need. We pride our selves on offering you quality service with a personal touch. With a team of dedicated staff on hand to assist with your conference from point of enquiry to the close of your event you can be sure that your visit to Liverpool Lighthouse will be a complete success. Why not come and discover this hidden gem and let Liverpool Lighthouse host your conference or event. We guarantee that you will be amazed at the dedication and services that Liverpool Lighthouse has to offer and we are sure that you will visit us again in the near future. So why not let Liverpool Lighthouse light up you conference or event.

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    University of Glamorgan Pontypridd

    University of Glamorgan Pontypridd

    University of Glamorgan Treforest, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, CF37 1DL
    • Academic
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·13 meeting rooms

    Conferences and meetings at University of Glamorgan's purpose-built Centre caters for up to 250 delegates with the very latest in technology, furnishings and facilities. The Centre is available for hire throughout the year with: * 12 flexible syndicate rooms - seating from 2 to 250 * State-of-the-art multimedia facilities and audio visual equipment * Full air conditioning * Fully networked computer suite for Internet access * High quality acoustic partitioning for privacy and comfort * Parking is provided free of charge, with full disabled access to most areas. * Video Conferencing and LCD Projection * Additional amenities include excellent sport and leisure facilities and play centre offering full and part-time child care * Campus facilities include many high quality lecture rooms with latest audio visual equipment.

    Dudley College
    Hall Theatre Style
    Boardroom

    Dudley College

    The Broadway Dudley West Midlands, DY1 4AS
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Dudley College of Technology has come a long way since 1931 when £74,177 was invested in building a new college for the borough, on a site provided by Dudley Council. Now forming the Dudley Learning Quarter, and the Brierley Hill Learning Quarter the college has expanded across the borough and is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands, with inspirational facilities in which our students can access world-leading technology, we are at the forefront of Further Education. The college continues to invest in its learning environment to provide outstanding facilities to its students.

    Warwick University

    Warwick University

    University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
    • Academic

    Set at the heart of a modern, academic environment, the Conference Park has a range of facilities including the Warwick Arts Centre, with a 1,200 seat conference hall, a 570 seat theatre, 250 seat conference room, a comfortable cinema with 225 seats and stunning exhibition space. Warwick Arts Centre 1200 seat Butterworth Hall 600m2 exhibition space 570 seat theatre 250 seat conference room 225 seat cinema Smaller meeting rooms, seating 10-40 Full broadcast standard TV and radio studio Ramphal Building 400 seat lecture theatre 10 seminar rooms Private foyer and office area Air-conditioned Standard meeting space 12 lecture theatres, seating 50-310 39 x flat floored seminar rooms, seating 10-45 Concourse areas for exhibitions and refreshments Ideal for day meetings Panorama and Chancellors Suite - non residential, available all year round Meeting space for up to 200 Banqueting for up to 800

    Bradfield College Reading

    Bradfield College Reading

    Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG7 6AU
    • Academic
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    The quiet seclusion of Bradfield's 250 acres belies its accessibility. Within easy reach of London, the South and the Midlands, the privacy, exclusivity and sheer character of the College makes Bradfield the ideal choice for your next meeting, conference or seminar. In fact, whatever the occasion, it's impossible to imagine a setting more charming, more beautiful, more quintessentially English than Bradfield College. Quiet, contemplative grounds, historic architecture and stunning scenery all conspire to create the ideal venue for your corporate event. Our facilities offer the very best audiovisual equipment in your choice of classroom, meeting room and theatre style. Depending on School activity, stylish en-suite accommodation can be offered for 220 guests and we can offer catering up to silver service standard in unique style thanks to our stunning Dining Hall. "Thank you to everyone at Bradfield. We always feel very welcome when we visit and I only wish I was twelve again so I could use your marvellous facilities to their utmost!" Gerry Bacon, Group Treasurer, Vodafone Bradfield's main conference areas - the Old Hall and Big School are steeped in history. With their stained glass windows and forbidding portraits of past Headmasters offer a unique 'Old School' atmosphere for groups between 40 and 200. The more modern Music School seats up to 160 delegates in a theatre style layout. There are many Victorian classrooms that have been tastefully refurbished and equipped with modern presentation aids. These are ideal for private groups and breakout sessions. Bradfield is one of England's leading sporting Schools. Its facilities are Nationally renowned and are regularly used by the English Cricket Board and the Football Association. The Indoor Tennis Centre opened by Tim Henman in 2000 is among the best facilities of its type in the country. Bradfield also boasts a large Sports Hall, 25m pool, Dance Studio, fully equipped Fitness Centre, Squash Courts, All Weather Pitch, extensive Playing Fields and three 'Fives' Courts. Bradfield is steeped in history and unusual features. Many of the main School Buildings are Grade 2 listed and date back to the 13th Century. The College is located in the Pang Valley, an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. On the 250-acre site there are many unique features including a Greek Theatre, Assault Course and Art School.

    Carnatic Conference Park Liverpool University

    Carnatic Conference Park Liverpool University

    Conference Services The University of Liverpool Derby & Rathbone Hall North Mossley Hill Road Liverpool United Kingdom, L18 8BH
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·550 attendees
    • ·910 bedrooms
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Nestling in beautiful private parkland just 10 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool city centre, the Carnatic Conference Park offers an idyllic setting for your event, whatever it may be. Residential or day conferences, seminars and training courses, presentations and exhibitions, grand banquets, intimate dinners, wedding receptions, holidays, sporting events... the list is endless! The very extensive catering, function and meeting facilities for the Carnatic Conference Park are centred around the attractive Carnatic House. Residential accommodation for 910 guests is available in four adjacent halls of residence - Dale, McNair, Salisbury and Rankin. Dale Hall also offers en-suite accommodation. Most conferences are centred on Carnatic House, not surprisingly when you consider the superb facilities which it can offer. Carnatic House is the “nerve centre” for the entire complex for it is here that the centralised catering and other services are to be found. All conferences at Carnatic have their meals in Carnatic House. The restaurant on the upper level can seat up to 500 and is serviced from state-of-the-art kitchens. A “moat”, complete with friendly resident ducks, runs along the entire frontage of the building. From the restaurant and hotel-style bar, there are sweeping views across green and pleasant parkland to the River Mersey and beyond. The Herculaneum Room is most impressive, with flexibility its key strength. Meetings and conferences for up to 550 delegates (the room can be divided for small gatherings), banquets for up to 320 and dances... this attractive function room, which has it's own bar, can be adapted to virtually whatever use you wish. Its large size, three-phase power supply and no less than 56 powerpoints, make it ideal as an exhibition venue. The Senior Common Room is available for use as a small meeting room, office or dining room for up to 18. Another small meeting area can be found in the adjacent New Lodge. Carnatic House's comfortable bar is ideal for receptions and can be used for workshop areas.

    University of Derby

    University of Derby

    The Conference Office The University of Derby Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB
    • Academic
    • ·11 meeting rooms

    With its central location, excellent transport links and plentiful car parking, the University of Derby is the perfect venue for a wide variety of events. From a large residential conference to a small one day meeting, from a trade exhibition to a fundraising activity, whatever the type of event that you're running, we will listen to your requirements and make suggestions on how to make our venue work for your event. We're situated on Kedleston Road, Derby, just off the A38, and 1½ miles to the north west of the city centre. We offer a wide range of conference facilities. Meeting rooms for groups of between 5-100, all complemented by a full audio visual service, where delegates can hold informal discussions, study groups and workshops. With ample car parking just a few metres from our main entrance and full signposting from reception, it's easy for your delegates to find their conference/meeting room when they arrive.

    Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

    Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

    Castle Grounds Cathays Park Cardiff, CF10 3ER
    • Academic
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·31 bedrooms
    • ·11 meeting rooms

    The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama offers an exceptional range of facilities for conferences, meetings and events. Exclusive-use spaces include the Dora Stoutzker Hall (up to 400 delegates), the Richard Burton Theatre (up to 180 delegates), the Bute Theatre (up to 160 delegates), 10 state-of-the-art breakout and meeting rooms, a versatile exhibition gallery, and a stunning contemporary three-storey glass-walled foyer accommodating up to 500 delegates. Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue, which also features a café, bar and open-air terrace overlooking the beautiful parkland surrounding Cardiff Castle. Hosting a hybrid conference or event at the College enables organisers to reach wider audiences through a seamless blend of in-person and online participation. This approach can increase delegate numbers, accommodate remote speakers and guests, extend the reach of key messages, reduce travel costs and support environmental sustainability goals. Using the College's in-house Planet eStream technology, a highly skilled technical team can support a wide range of digital event solutions, including: • Multi-camera filming and event capture • Session recording for archive purposes or on-demand viewing • Live streaming of keynote speakers from remote locations • Integration of remote delegates via Skype, Microsoft Teams and Zoom • Virtual chat rooms, networking opportunities and audience feedback for off-site participants • Broadcast-quality relay of simultaneous presentations into breakout rooms • Dynamic updates and messaging through custom-branded digital signage • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates, organisers and exhibitors An experienced in-house events team is available throughout the planning process and event delivery, ensuring every conference or meeting runs smoothly from start to finish.

    Carlisle Campus University of Cumbria

    Carlisle Campus University of Cumbria

    University of Cumbria Brampton Road Carlisle, CA3 9AY
    • Academic
    • ·144 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    The conference facilities are situated on the Fusehill Street Campus of the University and boasts a unique combination of facilities housed in the historic restored Victorian buildings to the Learning Gateway a modern stylish and flexible building with a host of facilities. Finding the right place to hold your event/meeting is paramount and we aim to tailor our service to meet your needs. The Conference Office will be on hand to assist, whether you are planning a small business meeting, a large corporate event, or a residential conference. Excellent local transport links: The Rail Network, Bus network and the M6 are just minutes from the Fusehill Street campus.

    Royal Agricultural University

    Royal Agricultural University

    Stroud Road Cirencester Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS
    • Academic
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Welcome to our conference venue set in the spectacular Cotswold countryside. An inspiring location one mile from Cirencester Town centre, with excellent road and rail links to the M4 and M5 Modern audio visual technology included in all main meeting rooms, flexible space to accommodate 200 plus delegates, versatile exhibition spaces. Elegant dining in the Victorian Gothic main building and a spacious 17th century Tithe Barn bar lounge, Starbucks cafe and Gym, all available to enhance your delegates stay 150 en suite bedrooms and 88 standard bedrooms available during the College vacation periods and 19 en suite bedrooms available year round Our experienced conference and support team will ensure the smooth running of your conference, and our professional catering staff service all culinary needs and serve superb menus throughout your stay

    Bangor University Wales

    Bangor University Wales

    Bangor Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·1000 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    We provide conference organisers with a personal, flexible and comprehensive package of facilities and services. We offer a wide range of meeting rooms, catering options and specialist staff to assist you. Our team provides the support you need to achieve your goal – a successful memorable conference in an exceptional location. Located in a magnificent setting between the Menai Straits and Snowdonia, Bangor University is easy to reach by public transport or by road, with plenty of free parking on site. The superb location is matched by facilities that include 30 meeting rooms with capacities for 6 – 600 people, including a tiered lecture theatre and historical halls. Accommodation is available in single en-suite rooms, and we also offer modern sports facilities on site. Dining is exceptional at Bangor, whether it’s a traditional breakfast, light snack, tasty buffet or fine dining; ingredients are fresh and showcase the best of Welsh produce. Catering for special diets is no problem and themed menus can be produced for special events.