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    Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall
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    Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall

    Royal Armouries Leeds Armouries Drive Leeds West Yorkshire, LS10 1LT
    • Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Training centre
    • ·1500 attendees
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    Set in a modern waterfront development, close to Leeds city centre, Leeds Dock is home to the Royal Armouries Museum and Leeds Dock Hall providing an idyllic setting for your next event. On site there is a multi-storey car park for 1650 vehicles and 850 Hotel bedrooms within 5 minutes’ walk. With exclusive high street shopping, 4 & 5 star hotels, Michelin star restaurants and a raft of trendy bars, Leeds is the ideal location with excellent road, rail and air links. We are a UK leading conference & events team with a reputation that has been built on a breadth of knowledge, experience and an understanding of what our clients need for the ideal event. We deliver conferences, banquets, exhibitions and events from 20 to 1500 delegates and co-ordinate every aspect of your event from the initial planning through to your transport home.

    Wellcome Collection Conference Centre
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    Wellcome Collection Conference Centre

    183 Euston Road London, NW1 2BE
    • Art gallery
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·12 meeting rooms

    Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library exploring health and the human experience, and our vision is a world where everyone’s experience of health matters Located in central London and within walking distance from King’s Cross/St Pancras and Euston station, we offer changing curated exhibitions, museum and library collections, public events, in addition to a shop, a café and venue hire We offer a variety of spaces for hire, including the Henry Wellcome Auditorium which offers tiered seating for 154 delegates, a selection of seminar rooms for between 12 and 80 delegates through to our unique Reading room for up to 160 people and Being Human gallery which can accommodate evening receptions for up to 200 guests, from 18:30 The Being Human exhibition gallery explores a range health, trust and identity through art and science, ranging from climate change to the human genome and provides a completely unique backdrop for the most lively of networking sessions The Reading Room is an airy exhibition space full of natural daylight. It’s ideal for everything from evening drinks to business networking sessions also available from 6.30pm The conference centre is available for exclusive hire, or each room can be hired individually on a full day or half day hire. Our conference rooms all include state-of-the-art AV as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. Our conference centre features original artworks and fascinating objects from Wellcome Collection Our menus have been carefully crafted by our in-house catering partner Benugo to pick the best of local produce and to provide mouth-watering menus to keep delegates energised during the day, canapes and dinner menus are available to round off your event with a drink’s reception There is limited car parking available for Blue Badge holders, please get in touch to book a place

    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.

    Royal Air Force Museum London
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    Royal Air Force Museum London

    Grahame Park Way, London, United Kingdom, NW9 5LL
    • Art gallery
    • ·800 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Whether you are looking for a business meeting for 20 people or dinner for 400 we can ensure that your event takes off with great success! If you are looking for an exclusive venue to really impress your guests, you can’t get more unique than our selection of three Hangars available for evening receptions, dinners and dinner dances. Imagine your drinks reception beneath iconic aircraft such as the Spitfire and Hurricane in our Battle of Britain Hall or dinner underneath the wings of the magnificent Avro Lancaster in our Historic Hangars. If you want a more contemporary space the Milestones of Flight hangar is perfect if you are looking to impress. We can also offer a wide range of versatile rooms for all manner of meetings, conferences and product launches. In addition, all daytime corporate guests have complimentary access to the Museum during opening hours. The Museum has a large free car park, outside the Congestion Charge Zone, within 20 minutes of Central London, and is easily accessible by road, rail and tube making it a perfect venue for any event. Our dedicated and experienced events team endeavour to make the planning and implementation of your event as painless as possible, and offer service with a smile! Dinners and dinner dances up to 444 Drinks receptions up to 800 people Conferences for up to 250 people Smaller rooms available

    Illuminate at the Science Museum
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    Illuminate at the Science Museum

    Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, United Kingdom, SW7 2DD
    • Art gallery
    • ·750 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Illuminate is a progressive award-winning venue designed to both anticipate and surpass the needs of the ever-evolving events industry. Illuminate is situated on Levels 4 and 5 of the and is available for both daytime and evening hire. Illuminate has capacities of up to 400 for dinners and conferences and 450 for receptions. Among the unique features of this new space is a panoramic window on Level 5, offering stunning views of the City and an abundance of natural daylight, a key element in ensuring a productive meeting or conference experience. This multi-functional blank-canvas space works as an ideal venue for AGMs, conferences, product launches, awards ceremonies as well as dinners and drinks receptions. Our dedicated AV and catering partners at Illuminate, White Light and Moving Venue , ensure quality is met across the board.

    Imperial War Museum North
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    Imperial War Museum North

    The Quays Trafford Wharf Road Manchester, M17 1TZ
    • Art gallery
    • ·700 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    If you are looking for an exciting venue for your evening events however grand, informal or intimate your event, you will find the ideal space here at Imperial War Museum North. The Museum is housed in the only UK building created by this architectural genius Daniel Libeskind's who has recently won the commission to design the Ground Zero site in New York. This unique building provides a contemporary space for evening corporate hospitality and has been chosen for a broad range of corporate events to include very high profile product launches which have included the introduction of the new Baby Bentley to Bentley Motors' worldwide dealers and the re-branding of Umbro. Main Exhibition Space Furnished with iconic objects that include an AV8a Harrier jump-jet, the artillery piece that fired the first British shell of the First World War and a Russian T34 tank, it is difficult to imagine a more dramatic setting than the Main Exhibition Space. Suitable for events of all kinds it can accommodate up to: 350 guests for dinner 700 for a reception 300 theatre-style seating Special Exhibitions Gallery Home to a variety of exhibitions featuring art and artefacts from around the world, this gallery makes a fascinating space in which to enjoy receptions and pre-dinner drinks. Subject to availability, this gallery can accommodate up to 220 guests WaterShard Restaurant Offering views over the impressive Manchester Ship Canal, the WaterShard Restaurant is ideal for events of up to 275 guests.

    Museum of Science and Industry Manchester
    The Lowry Salford Quays Manchester

    The Lowry Salford Quays Manchester

    The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays Manchester, M50 3AZ
    • Art gallery
    • ·1730 attendees
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    The Lowry is a world class visual and performing arts centre, and an established conference, meeting and events venue, offering a unique and alternative venue solution, in an innovative, contemporary and inspirational environment. The architecturally dramatic venue provides a fantastic range of spaces and hosts a variety of events including: large scale conferences in our theatres for up to 1,730 delegates; presentations, dinners, weddings and Christmas parties in our flexible event rooms; a private reception or networking event in our contemporary exhibition Galleries; or simply a smaller meeting/training room incorporating built-in audio-visual facilities. The corporate team are with you through-out your conference, meeting or event, providing creativity, knowledge, guidance and support from enquiry to completion. Our high-quality catering and in-house audio visual services make us an excellent venue choice, which will impress both you and your guests. The Lowry’s waterfront location is just outside Manchester City Centre, in Salford Quays, with public transport links, including a convenient tram stop and car parking opposite. By holding an event at The Lowry, you will also be supporting the work of The Lowry Centre Trust, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity (no.1053962). The Lowry’s aim is to be an environmentally conscious and responsible venue. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Terrace Gallery

    Museum of London EC2

    150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
    • Art gallery
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    We have hosted a range of events from conferences, meetings, networking events, award ceremonies, private dinners, Christmas and Summer parties. We can host private or Corporate events! The three stylish Terrace Rooms provide an ideal venue for a daytime meeting, with natural daylight, presentation equipment and designer furniture throughout. The Terrace Rooms also look over our private terrace area which offers a tranquil and peaceful setting for breaks. The Terrace Gallery is also a popular space for dinners, using the adjacent Garden Room for arrival drinks and dancing. The rooms have natural daylight, air conditioning and disabled access and are located in front of the tranquil surroundings of a private garden with a beautiful old Horse chestnut tree as the centrepiece. As a not-for-profit organisation, all monies raised from events at at our venues are used to preserve the artefacts in our collections and the history of London for future generations.

    Bluecoat Arts Centre Ltd
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    Makin Room

    Bluecoat Arts Centre Ltd

    School Lane Liverpool One Shopping Centre Liverpool Merseyside, L1 3BX
    • Art gallery
    • ·150 attendees
    • ·12 meeting rooms

    The team have experience in hosting a wide range of corporate events from small breakfast meetings to large conferences or presentations. They offer dedicated event support logistics to ensure that every unique requirement for your event is met. The events team will work with you to help organise every aspect of your event and take away the stress of planning. The Bluecoats dedicated in house catering team are on hand to ensure that every details of your events food and drink is arranged to ensure it is a real success, while our head chef is on hand to design bespoke menus which will best suit your guests. Having recently benefited from a £12.5 million refurbishment the Bluecoat now boasts the latest Audio Visual equipment ready for your event. The onsite technician will be on hand to ensure that your event benefits in the best possible way from this state of the art equipment.

    The National Conference Centre

    The National Conference Centre

    Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, Birmingham West Midlands, United Kingdom, B92 0EJ
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Training centre
    • ·1400 attendees
    • ·13 meeting rooms

    National Conference Centre : Looking for a venue with flexibility, convenience, and exceptional facilities? The National Conference Centre is your perfect choice! Located near major motorway junctions with no congestion charge, this venue offers 13 private event spaces spanning 49,000 ft². From sales conferences and product launches to gala dinners and business meetings, we cater to all event sizes. With theatre-style seating and banqueting capacity for up to 1,000 guests, the National Conference Centre is ideal for large productions while also accommodating smaller gatherings. Enjoy 1,000+ free parking spaces and 10 electric charging points. Plus, with 200Mbps Wi-Fi, your event will run seamlessly. Our fantastic catering options ensure a flawless dining experience. Need outdoor space? Our 204,000 ft² area is perfect for roadshows, team-building and exhibitions. Home to the National Motorcycle Museum, featuring the world’s largest collection of British-built motorbikes, we add a unique touch to your event. 13 meeting rooms 1400 Maximum capacity Approx 1000 Onsite Car spaces 40 Onsite Coach spaces 10 Onsite Electric Charging spaces

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    The National Railway Museum

    The National Railway Museum

    Leeman Rd, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO26 4XJ
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·11 meeting rooms

    The National Railway Museum, (NRM), which was the first 'national museum' outside London, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is the largest railway museum in the world and houses many famous and record breaking locomotives including the only Bullet Train outside Japan. The elegant surroundings of the NRM are sure to add prestige to any event. Whether you're looking for exclusive banqueting or superb conference facilities, you can be assured of a warm welcome and impeccable attention to detail providing you with the perfect platform for your event. There is a choice of six multi-purpose function rooms which together with the Great Hall and Valiant Carriage, combine with a dedicated entrance and easy access from York Station to provide the ideal setting for meetings, seminars, banquets, weddings or drinks receptions

    The Royal Institute of Great Britain

    The Royal Institute of Great Britain

    21 Albemarle St, London, United Kingdom, W1S 4BS
    • Art gallery
    • ·440 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    The Royal Institution is a Grade 1 listed building and inspiring event space in the heart of Mayfair. Renowned for its rich scientific heritage The Royal Institution has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, innovation and communication for over 200 years and still continues to promote science today. Intricate restoration of the Georgian spaces combined with the reinterpretation of contemporary areas has formed an exciting space in an ideal central London location. With a variety of meeting rooms and historic 440 seat theatre, The Royal Institution has the flexibility to accommodate all of your business events. From meetings, seminars and training workshops in the elegant Library and Writing Room to product launches, award shows and large scale conferences. For a reception, dinner or celebration our rooms provide an atmospheric setting for your event making it a truly memorable occasion. For a striking backdrop, entertain your guests in our five floor glass Atrium; the perfect spot for drinks and canapés. We also have a licence for civil ceremonies and partnerships. Your dedicated point of contact will coordinate the project from start to finish. We offer in-house audio-visual support and expert event catering through our in-house partners. Delegates and guests are welcome to visit our free museum and relax in Time & Space cafe, bar and restaurant.

    The British Museum

    The British Museum

    The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·323 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    The British Museum houses one of the greatest collections of human cultural history in the world. In this exciting setting power, leadership, spirituality, beauty and genius are explored from the beginnings of culture in Africa 2 million years ago, through ancient civilisations right up to the present day. The unique Grade 1 listed public galleries are complemented with a suite of conference facilities in the Clore Education Centre. Designed by Lord Foster, the British Museum's Clore Education Centre provides the perfect environment for everything from presentations and seminars to product launches and brainstorming sessions. Surrounded by such extraordinary examples of culture and history, your delegates and guests will not only enjoy state-of-the-art seminar facilities but also, during gallery opening hours, they will get access to the collections for inspiration, distraction and relaxation. The perfect place for real thinking and an unforgettable event. At the British Museum's Clore Education Centre you will receive outstanding personal service that delivers exactly what you want down to the last detail. Whether you need a 323-seat theatre or a small studio space, you will be guided through every stage. From site visit, administration and pre-planning through to managing the event itself, the Museum will have dedicated staff on hand to assist with all your requirements

    The Museum Docklands London E14

    The Museum Docklands London E14

    No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AL
    • Art gallery
    • ·270 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    The Museum of London Docklands is a venue with deep roots in the past, yet futuristic views of the Canary Wharf skyline. Opened in 1802, this grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse offers a variety of dedicated spaces, as well as the museum’s extensive galleries, all of which can be hired exclusively for events. With capacity for up to 270 delegates for daytime meetings and conferences and evening receptions for up to 2000 guests, the museum has a unique and inspiring setting whatever the event, including outdoor space for summer events. By holding your event at the museum, you will also be directly supporting the collection. All monies raised are used to preserve the artefacts and the history of London for generations to come and to fund our learning programme.

    Manchester Art Gallery

    Manchester Art Gallery

    Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street Manchester M2 3JT, M2 3JL
    • Conference centre
    • ·Exhibition
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Theatre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    Whether you are planning a corporate or private event, Manchester Art Gallery is an inspired choice of venue. Located in the heart of the city, the gallery is one of Britain’s finest, with outstanding historic collections and an exhibition programme featuring the best international contemporary art. Known for innovative art displays that ignite curiosity and stimulate conversation, Manchester Art Gallery’s event spaces create an extraordinary event experience. It provides a perfect environment for networking or celebrating, and the choice of settings are sure to impress and inspire everyone on your guest list. With a purpose built lecture room, ideal for daytime meetings and conferences, Manchester Art Gallery offers all the functionality you would expect in a remarkable location.

    STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway
    National Coal Mining Museum For England
    Caphouse Cabaret
    Caphouse Theatre

    National Coal Mining Museum For England

    Caphouse Colliery New Road Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, WF4 4RH
    • Art gallery
    • ·210 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    The National Coal Mining Museum for England, nestled in the hills of West Yorkshire, is a unique seventeen-acre rural site offering excellent facilities for daytime and evening events. The Museum site with its historic colliery buildings dates back to the early 19th Century. Exhibitions and displays where the story of coal is brought to life and the underground tour make it an outstanding location, ideal for all types events. The Museum’s conference facilities have been designed to offer maximum flexibility for large and small functions. The Caphouse Suite has a seating capacity of up to 210 delegates and can be divided into three with acoustic partitions. Each room offers the very latest in high-tech visual presentational aids. Excellent catering facilities and a fully licensed bar are available to cater for all the needs of delegates. The newest addition is the development of corporate adventure days. These have been specifically designed around a mining theme and concentrate on team building, problem solving and communication skills. Also available on site is the 140 metre underground tour that explores the hidden world of coal; surface attractions include exhibitions, models and machinery, pit ponies, nature trail, Victorian steam winder, pit head baths and gift shop. The Museum is ideally situated, 7 miles from Junctions 38 and 40 of the M1 and 10 miles from Junction 29 of the M62, making it easily accessible to the whole of the North of England and London. There is free car parking on site. The nearest main-line rail station is Wakefield Westgate.

    London Canal Museum

    London Canal Museum

    London Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, London, N1 9RT
    • Art gallery
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    London Canal Museum is an attractive and unusual central London setting for your meeting or conference offering a first-rate venue at value-for-money charges. We have a long, proven track record as a venue for many types of business and private event including conferences, awaydays, team-building, networking receptions, launches, dinners and parties. Our beautiful waterside Victorian building offers character in abundance. It is situated in an urban beauty spot that surprises with tranquillity despite its close and convenient proximity to King’s Cross and St. Pancras International stations, which are just a short walk away. Transport could hardly be better; there are direct rail links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Paris, many parts of England and most parts of London within walking distance. Plentiful street parking is available after 1830. There are main galleries on two floors and a smaller conference room on the first floor. The ground floor gallery is ideal for receptions, networking, refreshment breaks, and buffet meals in impressive surroundings. The first floor offers a large space with a splendid Victorian timber roof for your presentation, conference, dinner or party. You are free to choose your own outside caterer for anything from sandwiches to a five-course dinner. The wharf area outside with its colourful vista across the canal basin may be used for drinks and fresh air. We are well equipped for business events and most audio-visual needs can be met in-house. We are a Wi-Fi hotspot. Access for disabled people is excellent. The building was built in the 1860s as an ice warehouse and guests can peer down into a huge illuminated ice well, uniquely preserved beneath the floor. The decor is traditional brick and the exhibitions add colour and charm. The facilities are modern. In-house furniture is available for cabaret-style conferences and for dinners. Mooring available for arrival/departure by boat. Availability: Small meetings (maximum 20) hosted at any time on any day. Larger events are hosted on Mondays daytime and evening, or on other days after 1630 or before 1000 Up to 2300 finishing time (0100 Fridays, Saturdays, and before a bank holiday)

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