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    Victoria Warehouse
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    Victoria Warehouse

    Victoria Warehouse Trafford Wharf Road Manchester M17 1AB, M17 1AB
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·1650 attendees
    • ·34 bedrooms
    • ·13 meeting rooms

    Victoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester. Our heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than a hundred years. Now, we’re channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship. The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired Britain’s greatest brands. Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg’s and Manchester United have all chosen us to deliver an eclectic mix of sports and music shows, parties, gala dinners, conferences and meetings. And the verdict was unanimous: we are the venue for enthralling events. But it’s not just a venue. Victoria Warehouse is supported by a team that know two events are never the same. They work hand in hand with our clients to adapt the space for large and small-scale events alike. Victoria Warehouse can be anything you want it to be. The limit is your imagination.

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    Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and Spa
    Manchester City Football Club
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    Manchester City Football Club

    Manchester City Football Club Etihad Stadium Manchester, M11 3FF
    • Unusual
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·401 bedrooms
    • ·13 meeting rooms

    The Stadium is an exciting and unique venue with extensive and versatile facilities, offering fantastic opportunities for conferences, events, weddings, Christmas parties, private functions, meetings, banquets, seminars, exhibitions and product launches. Complementing our event spaces is our on-site 401-bedroom hotel, providing convenient accommodation for delegates, guests and event attendees. Our unique suites range from the intimate to the incredibly spacious, accommodating anything from 2 to 800 people, and we pride ourselves on being able to tailor any package to meet your individual requirements, no matter the size or type of event. We provide professional support whilst organising the event, as well as during and after, with a dedicated member or our conference and events team. So whether you’re tying the knot or holding a conference, we can help you do so with flexible packages, outstanding service and a mouth-watering menu to match.

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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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    Shires Oast at The Hop Farm
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    Shires Oast at The Hop Farm

    The Hop Farm Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Kent, TN12 6PY
    • Unusual
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Shires Oast at The Hop Farm is Kent’s landmark historic event venue, with a variety of charming, rustic function suites available to hire. Whether you’re planning a board meeting, an exhibition, presentation or charity dinner, the suites are extremely versatile and full of charm and character. The Roundels are beautifully ornate, converted Oast houses which are ideal for meetings up to 20 people. The larger suites can accommodate 20 to 250 people in a variety of room set ups. Each can come complete with comprehensive AV equipment, WiFi and even have bars and dancefloors available! The experienced hospitality team at Shires Oast cater from simple, light breakfasts, through to sumptuous three-course meals. There are a vast range of menus and dining options to choose from and all at extremely competitive prices. In fact, one of the leading USP’s of The Hop Farm is value for money. High quality, seamless service and catering in beautiful surroundings at prices to suit most budgets Another benefit is our beautiful country gardens, suitable for team building, outdoor events and more, especially when using our own large traditional marquee. The Hop Farm is an unrivalled choice for business events and with direct transport links from Maidstone, London and Europe. Contact the Shires Oast at The Hop Farm hospitality team today to find out more and arrange a guided tour of the venue.

    Denbies Wine Estate and Vineyard Hotel
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    Denbies Wine Estate and Vineyard Hotel

    Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking Surrey RH5 6AA, RH5 6AA
    • Unusual
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·17 bedrooms
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Host your next company event or retreat amid the spectacular scenery of the Surrey Hills. The purpose-built conference facilities and meeting & events rooms are set on a working winery and vineyard and have capacity for 10-400 guests. The venue is perfect for exhibitions, product launches, awards ceremonies, training workshops, teambuilding days, corporate entertaining, conferences, gala dinners, company retreats. Denbies has 8 flexible event spaces for you to choose from including a beautiful glass Conservatory, atmospheric Cellars, a fully equipped cinema and two restaurants and a private dining room with glorious views of the vineyard. The vast outdoor space is ideal for outdoor events and team building events. Denbies Wine Estate has an onsite hotel, restaurant & bar with 17 beautifully decorated bedrooms offering breathtaking views over the vines. Vineyard tours, tastings and experiences are also run on a daily basis. The vineyard has ample parking and is located within walking distance of Dorking train station. Heathrow Airport is about an hour away.

    Field Head Farm
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    Field Head Farm

    Field Head Farm, Combridge, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 5JA
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·3 bedrooms
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    Here at Field Head Farm we offer a space for you to meet with your team, hold presentations or offer training or consultations that’s tucked away in a relaxing but inspiring rural location. We have enjoyed revitalising our 200 year old brick barn with surrounding buildings and lake, careful to keep their original charm but make into a versatile venue which can be arranged to your needs and specifications. The main barn can be set up as a formal boardroom space or more cinema style for presentations. However you could simply enjoy the comfort of the chesterfield sofas in front of the fire. We’ve a variety of caterers ready to be recommended to enhance your visit, arrive to a full cooked breakfast with fruit and pastries, some simply tasty street food or finish your day with a 3 course fine dining experience. The choices are endless and all tastes and dietary requirements catered for. We are Centrally located, just 30 mins from M1 or M6 and easy to find with free onsite parking. You will have exclusive use of the whole site for the duration of your booking, Free Business wi-fi is available and a projector is provided along with tea, coffee and water We’ve a variety of private break out spaces for you for to use or you may simply want to enjoy a walk around our lake, enjoying the wildlife to help focus your thoughts or end the day by the fire pit reflecting on your achievements. A selection of extra activities are available to book on site from axe throwing and escape vans to line dancing and raft building. Shared accommodation is available on site in our cosy heated huts. We’d love to hear from you and hope to welcome you soon to our tranquil part of the Staffordshire countryside.

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    Aspects at The National Memorial Arboretum
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    Aspects at The National Memorial Arboretum

    Croxall Road Alrewas Staffordshire, DE13 7AR
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·14 meeting rooms

    Centrally located in south Staffordshire, Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum offers award-winning conferencing and events facilities for between 10 – 300 guests, set within the nation’s year-round place to remember. Guests enter Aspects through our stylish lounge bar, with occasional seating and floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the Arboretum offering an impressive arrival experience. From here, Aspects has seven flexible spaces that can be combined to give larger capacities. The stunning Oak Suite provides a spectacular backdrop for conferences, events and awards ceremonies, with space for 300 banquet, or 180 cabaret. Floor-to-ceiling windows, fitted with blackout curtains, ensure the space can be flooded with light or a black box for conferencing, while the high ceilings, integrated AV, tie lines and rigging points provide plug and play AV that can be added to for customised conference sets. The Oak Suite can be divided into Oaks 1, 2 and 3, providing flexibility in capacities. Each space can operate independently with its own projection, screen and audio equipment, or together. Four smaller meeting rooms; Alder, Chestnut, Hornbeam and Willow are ideal for smaller training sessions, board meetings or away days. Like the Oak Suite, each room can be joined together or separated offering flexible capacities for between 10 – 32 guests boardroom, or 24 –90 theatre style. For clients desiring exclusivity, extensive branding opportunities or with a key focus on privacy and security, the building can be hired on an exclusive hire basis. A formal mineral extraction site, the National Memorial Arboretum is home to over 400 memorials that remember the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces Personnel, Emergency Services and civilian organisations. Conceived over 20 years ago as a celebration of a life lived, the Arboretum welcomes over 300,000 visitors annual, to explore, discover and remember. Our commitment to outstanding customer service together with this inspirational living landscape brimming with stories of heroism, resilience and teamwork, means there is no better place to hold your next event. At the same time, you’ll be supporting a nationally recognised charity that remembers the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Armed Forces Personnel, Emergency Services and civilian organisations, helping to keep it free-to-enter, beautifully maintained and here for families, friends and comrades to commemorate and remember. VisitEngland Awards for Excellence (2023): Business Event Venue of the Year - Gold MIA Accredited Venue Green Flag Award

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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.

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    NAEC Stoneleigh
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    NAEC Stoneleigh

    NAEC Stoneleigh Grandstand Stoneleigh Events Ltd Stoneleigh Park Kenilworth Warwickshire, CV8 2ZL
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·4500 attendees
    • ·57 bedrooms
    • ·9 meeting rooms

    NAEC Stoneleigh is the Midlands’ premier destination for exhibitions, conferences, and live events. With more than 21,000m² of flexible indoor space, 250 acres of outdoor grounds, and an unbeatable central location, NAEC Stoneleigh confidently supports the delivery of 400+ events every year. Conveniently located near Coventry and Birmingham, we’re the ideal choice for organisers seeking a versatile, professional, and well-connected venue for exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events of all sizes. We also offer a wide range of in-house catering options to suit every event. Guests can enjoy dedicated seating areas such as Strollers Café in the Hall 2 foyer and The Parks Restaurant near Hall 3, alongside our trusted concession units. From barista-quality coffee and light bites to hot meals and grab-and-go options, there’s something for everyone. One of NAEC Stoneleigh’s greatest strengths is its setting. Set within 250 acres of open green space, the venue offers room to breathe, something city-centre locations simply can’t match. This makes it ideal for: • Team-building activities • Outdoor exhibitions and demonstrations • Festival-style corporate events • Automotive showcases and live experiences Every great event has to start somewhere. At NAEC Stoneleigh, we provide the space, service, and expertise to make your event a success, every time.

    National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
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    National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

    National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Bolero Square Belward Street Nottingham, NG1 1LA
    • Unusual
    • ·10000 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    From intimate gatherings of 2 to grand events for 10,100, the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham offers a space where extraordinary moments are made. With modern suites, bespoke meeting spaces, and the awe-inspiring Arena for large-scale conferences and exhibitions, our venue is designed to accommodate every occasion. Backed by a highly experienced team, we’re here to bring your vision to life. Our dedicated Meeting & Events team will guide you through the booking process, while our on-site conference managers and skilled in-house chefs ensure every detail of your event is flawlessly executed. Nestled in Nottingham’s vibrant city centre, with excellent transport links, we are the ideal choice for hosting your next meeting, conference, or celebration.

    New Craven Hall
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    New Craven Hall

    Unit 2 Fairfield House New Craven Gate Leeds LS11 5NF, LS11 5NF
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    New Craven Hall is an industrial, urban luxe events space in the heart of Leeds. Combining industrial heritage with elegant and modern city luxury, the venue sits tucked away in the developing South Bank area of Leeds city centre, less than a mile from Leeds Station and, just off two of the city’s main arteries, Dewsbury Road and the M621. We cater to a wide range of events including evening parties, summer events, Christmas celebrations, meetings and conferences, fashion shows, product launches, awards dinners and much more. Our versatile and exclusive space can accommodate events of all sizes, from small board meetings through to full company parties of up to 200 guests and everything in between. The Main Hall is elegant and versatile, and can be used for a whole host of events. The room is a blank canvas that can be tailored to your own personal taste. Brick walls and twinkling fairy lights create an instantly relaxing atmosphere for every occasion. Just off from the Main Hall is our Bar - dimmed lighting, copper tones and unique furnishings fuse with flickering candles to compose the perfect cosy setting for a drink, inspired by the ever-expanding and creative culture of the city. The Yard is designed to complement the venue’s interior, extending its characteristic aesthetics to a charming outdoor relaxation area. Pallet furniture, bistro seating and our purpose-built outdoor bar offer the perfect setting to unwind, along with intimate wall lighting and fairy lights. Street food catering is the perfect addition, allowing an al fresco dining experience.