Academic venues in Leicestershire

Loughborough University

• 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.

Radmoor Centre

• Academic
• ·500 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Futures Restaurant, the Radmoor Suite and all the centre's staff invite you to come and enjoy the food and facilities we offer. We cater for any requirements imaginable from a bistro bar service and cafe through to three course meals, buffets and banqueting menus for events. Our function rooms are available for private hire 7 days a week and include a variety of seating arrangements, audio visual equipment and a fully licensed bar. We offer a flexible range of packages including delegate rates, room only hire and a wide range of catering options which can be tailored to the needs of individual bookings. Ideas of events we can cater for include: Conferences, meetings, seminars and training events Family celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, wedding parties Fundraising events, club and society meals, presentations and awards evenings Futures Restaurant and the Radmoor Suite are both available for bookings as a restaurant or for hire for exclusive use

Leicester Conferences

• Academic
• ·2000 bedrooms
• ·28 meeting rooms

Leicester Conferences offer dedicated conference venues with a bespoke service to organisers. We offer some of the best year-round conference and event facilities on two accessible locations. Stamford Court The most recent addition to our portfolio of venues is proving a great success with organisers and delegates alike. Stamford Court conference centre offers modern meeting rooms in a traditional setting. With floor to ceiling windows it allows for the surrounding Edwardian gardens to be appreciated from within. Traditional features have been lovingly restored, enhancing lavish bay windows, intricate cornicing and original fireplaces, while maintaining a modern twist with up to the minute audio visual and other technical provisions. Choose to book the venue in its entirety including the main hall Gilbert Murray and seven seminar rooms or book rooms independently for smaller board meetings or interview panels. Each seminar room has built in audio-visual and their own unique style. Design features within the Hospitality Lounge were inspired by William Morris’ Brer Rabbit, offering an attractive environment in which to enjoy the on-tap refreshments; English or herbal teas, Americano, latte or cappuccino as well as delicious hot chocolate. Delegates can also enjoy a delicious fork or finger buffet, which on sunny days can be taken out onto the surrounding lawns. Stamford Court has also recently been recognised as a Conference Centre of Excellence so organisers can be confident of our consistent high standards of catering, facilities and service. On-site accommodation is rated 4 Star by Visit Britain Campus accreditation and delegates also benefit from our on-site gym and swimming pool complex free of charge. Organisers and delegates could not ask for more choice or ideal settings for their event. City Hub Suites The City Campus provides organisers with an excellent choice of venues, boasting a large number of tiered lecture theatres, meeting rooms with flexible seating, a range of catering outlets to suit any delegate dietary need and accommodation within walking distance. Many conference and catering venues provide panoramic views of Leicester and the county. All are located a short distance from the city centre via a unique walkway of historic interest; ‘New Walk’ is a wonderful tree line Victorian walk, a delightful way for delegates to explore the city. Oadby Conference Centres Our Oadby site boasts a large numbers of flexible venues. Organisers can choose contemporary meeting rooms in a traditional setting many which open out on to landscaped gardens enabling delegates to make the most of this unique location. Alternatively we have a rich heritage of elegant buildings with meeting rooms boasting traditional features such as stained glass windows and more striking an integrated oil painting depicting St George and the Dragon dating back to 1904.

Clifton Campus at Nottingham Trent University

• Academic
• ·15 meeting rooms

Lecture theatres for up to 328 delegates, self-contained plenary, syndicate space and a sports hall accommodating up to 950 delegates positions Clifton Science and Technology Campus as a leading conference and event venue in Nottingham. The design of the campus lends itself to outdoor events, festivals and conventions, with ample free parking onsite. Accommodation is also available from August to mid-September.

Campus Venues

• Academic
• ·520 attendees
• ·3500 bedrooms
• ·8 meeting rooms

Campus Venues offers three outstanding conference venues each featuring a flexible range of facilities for meetings, conferences and events. Each venue is fully supported with audio visual technology, excellent food and a dedicated support team and is within easy access to the main transport links by road (M1), rail (Midland Mainline) or air (East Midlands Airport). Based at one of the world's leading universities, Nottingham Conferences offers the additional benefits of award-winning campuses that offer the perfect surroundings for delegates and visitors. The venues is based within easy access of Nottingham, at the heart of England and offering a wide range of restaurants, shops, hotels and sport and leisure facilities. Home to many leading UK companies, including Boots, Capital One and Experian, Nottingham was ranked sixth recently in the UKCMS by event organisers looking for a venue location. The Venue represents three conference venues, based at The University of Nottingham; Jubilee Campus, University Park and Sutton Bonington. Jubilee Campus offers award-winning architecture and a stunning waterside setting. Five separate lecture theatres seat between 100 and 488 and over 20 additional smaller flat-floored areas offer space for break-out rooms and reception areas. Two adjacent halls offer en-suite accommodation for up to 600 guests and the central catering Atrium provides a light and airy space for refreshments. Opened in September 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen, Jubilee Campus is built on reclaimed land and its green credentials are impeccable. In 2008, three new landmark buildings and a 60m high steel structure ‘Aspire' - the tallest piece of public artwork in the UK - were completed. University Park is beautifully placed within 330 acres of landscaped parkland. Accommodation for up to 3000 delegates is available in vacation times in 12 individual halls of residence, each providing their own bars and dining rooms on-site. A wide selection of meeting rooms is available both within the halls and in university teaching buildings; ranging from modern tiered lecture theatres and teaching laboratories to traditional oak panelled rooms. Established since 1929, University Park is widely regarded as one of the largest and most attractive campuses in the U.K. and is the only university campus to have achieved the Civic Trust Green Flag Award every year since 2003. Sutton Bonington is located 10 miles south of University Park campus, on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire in the heart of the countryside. This 100 acre campus is amply equipped with its own state-of-the-art lecture theatres seating up to 400, alongside en-suite self-catering accommodation for 94 and a brand new sports centre. Enjoying beautifully-landscaped surroundings, at Sutton Bonington you will find an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Yet only minutes away from the M1, junction 24 and East Midlands Airport.

Jubilee Campus University of Nottingham

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·488 attendees
• ·695 bedrooms
• ·13 meeting rooms

With its award-winning architecture and stunning waterside setting, it's hard to beat the Jubilee Campus for sheer drama. Opened in September 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen, it is built on reclaimed land and its green credentials are impeccable.

University Park University of Nottingham

• Academic
• ·3500 attendees
• ·3167 bedrooms
• ·11 meeting rooms

Ideally located just 2 miles outside Nottingham and close to the M1 and Midland Mainline, University Park is beautifully placed within 330 acres of rolling parkland. With a mix of stunning architecture, traditional features and modern facilities you can feel confident that your event will be well-placed at University Park.

Confetti at Nottingham Trent University

• Academic
• ·5 meeting rooms

The world-class music and events complex has an unrivalled reputation for the quality of its sound and visual experience. This, coupled with a flexible main auditorium and additional break-out spaces, makes it an attractive offer for anyone looking to host a large conference or event that is both unique and memorable. For those wishing to make the most of Metronome?s capabilities, our in-house technical team are available to support your audio and visual elements. Metronome is also home to six recording studios, 14 rehearsal rooms, a mastering suite and a screening room ? all of which can be considered as part of tailored package. Antenna Antenna has been one of Nottingham?s leading business centres for over ten years, and, with over 400 individual members from the creative industries and a host of business tenants, it?s a hive of activity. Alongside its membership, Antenna offers a range of spaces ideal for business meetings, product launches and away days, through to networking events, celebration events, training workshops and presentations. Similar to Metronome, our in-house team of experts can help with any technical requirements and we?re on hand to tailor your package; from personalised menus created by our head chef, right through to designed delegate packs. Confetti X Confetti X is the newest venue on campus, featuring a 100-seater 4,000 sq ft multi-event esports venue and content studio. With strong links to industry the 14,000 sq ft complex plays host to amateur and professional eSports tournaments. Due to the high spec audio visual equipment and 100 space tiered seating this venue is also perfect for high end product launches, professional talks and corporate conferences. Bespoke and personalised Confetti pride themselves on offering tailored packages and the very best customer service to help make your event memorable.

Nottingham City Campus Nottingham Trent University

• Academic
• ·19 meeting rooms

College Court Conference Centre and Hotel

• Academic
• ·Conference centre
• ·Hotel
• ·154 attendees
• ·123 bedrooms
• ·17 meeting rooms

Leicester’s only purpose-built conference centre, boasting 16 versatile meeting rooms, 123 contemporary bedrooms, free high speed Wi-Fi, a city centre location and free onsite parking. College Court is the ideal venue for your meeting or event, as well as providing award-winning accommodation for clients visiting for business or leisure.

Leicester Grammar School

• Academic
• ·800 attendees
• ·7 meeting rooms

Ideally located to the south of Leicester we can offer a number of our school spaces for hire by private individuals or corporate clients to use for functions. From weddings and parties to concerts, drama productions or conferences, we have a wide variety of rooms of different sizes and versatility to choose from. Many of the spaces are double height with plenty of natural light, and they essentially offer a blank canvas that can be transformed into any manner of venue. We can also offer outdoor space for the erection of marquees. Hiring of the school premises can also be combined with use of the sports facilities/grounds which makes Leicester Grammar School an ideal venue for team building days. For specific details on our sports facilities. We can provide in-house catering or we are happy to accept external caterers and we hold a premises licence. We have broadband internet access hardwired throughout the school, a recording studio and we have three-phase electricity. We can also offer on-site security for the duration of your function and we are fully accessible in terms of disability with designated car parking, disabled toilets, wide double doors and level access. Based on a 75 acre site in rural Leicestershire there is easy access to Leicester and Market Harborough – both of which offer a high-speed rail link to St.Pancras and the Eurostar terminal in just over an hour. We are close to the M1 and the M69 and there is on-site parking for up to 200 cars. Birmingham airport is less than an hour away. We can also offer a helicopter landing pad within the school grounds - please contact us for co-ordinates and more information. Whilst having no on-site accommodation, we do a have a number of hotels close by which range in price and style.

Sutton Building

• Academic

For a rural retreat, escape to Sutton Bonington to get away from it all for your next meeting or conference... Located just 10 miles south of University Park campus, it lies just on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Nestled in beautiful landscaped surroundings, yet still only minutes away from the M1, junction 24 and East Midlands Airport