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CONFERENCE GUIDE 2016- 2018STAFFORDSHIRE STOKE-ON-TRENTCONFERENCE BUREAU

MEETINGS | CONFERENCES | EVENTS

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The Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Guide is published by the Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau. The information on the following pages is provided by the establishments themselves. Entry into this guide is not an endorsement or recommendation by Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Conference Bureau of any establishment. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the this guide is correct and the Bureau cannot accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies.

HOTELS AND COUNTRY HOUSES

Map Ref Venue Delegate Nos Page

D4 Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House 650 12

B3 Crewe Hall 365 13

D4 Quality Hotel Stoke-on-Trent 300 14

J11 Swinfen Hall Hotel 160 15

C4 Borough Arms Hotel 90 16

C5 Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent 70 16

E7 Sandon Hall 100 17

F9 Weston Hall 150 17

ACADEMIC & CONFERENCE CENTRES


C4 Keele University Conferences & Events 600 18

D3 & E5 Stoke-on-Trent Business Enterprise Centres 120 19

D6 Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre 450 20

B9 Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre 166 21

D4 North Staffordshire Conference Centre 154 21

D4 & D8 Venue:staffs – Staffordshire University 120 22

SUPPORT SERVICES


F9 Go Ape Cannock Chase 37

UNUSUAL VENUES

Map Ref Venue Delegate No’s Page

H5 Alton Towers Resort 500 + 23

D5 bet365 Stadium 400 24

K8 Burton-upon-Trent Cultural Venues 1000 25

E5 Centre of Refurbishment Excellence (CoRE) 110 26

D4 City of Stoke-on-Trent Town Hall 1400 27

L12 Drayton Manor Hotel & Park 500 28

D5 Fenton Manor Sports Complex 2500 29

E6 Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat 130 30

K8 National Brewery Centre 350 31

D4 Regent Theatre & Victoria Hall 1600 32

G6 Uttoxeter Racecourse 600 33

D6 World of Wedgwood 130 34

G11 Chasewater Innovation Centre 60 35

H11 Lichfield Garrick 547 35

D4 Sky Conference Suite at YMCANS 40 36

D4 The Potters’ Club 120 36

D5 Trentham Monkey Forest 60 37

40% of the UK population live within a 2 hours drivetime

M6 and M1 motorways flanked either side of the country

1 hours drive from Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands Airport

90 minutes from London Euston Leeds

Nottingham

Bristol

EdinburghGlasgow

Manchester

Birmingham

Cardiff

M6

M62

M40

A50M6

M5

M4

M1

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Liverpool

London

Staffordshire

GETTING HERE

Rail Journey Times Distance by road

Stafford Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire

Birmingham 34 mins 48 mins 45 miles

Cardiff 2hrs 36 mins 2hrs 55 mins 135 miles

Derby 1hr 19 mins 51 mins 35 miles

Edinburgh 3hrs 46 mins 3hrs 47 mins 250 miles

Glasgow 3hrs 41 mins 4hrs 3 mins 255 miles

Leeds 2hrs 7 mins 1hr 48 mins 90 miles

London 1hr 20 mins 1hr 28 mins 156 miles

Manchester 1hr 9 mins 39 mins 44 miles

Manchester Airport 1hr 28 mins 1hr 9 mins 36 miles

Newcastle-upon-Tyne 3hrs 44 mins 3hrs 25 mins 195 miles

Southampton 3hrs 16 mins 3hrs 39 mins 183 miles

Tourist Information is also available at Destination Staffordshire www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk

Tourist Information Centres

Burton-upon-Trent www.enjoyeaststaffs.gov.uk 01283 508000

Cannock www.visitcannockchase.co.uk 01543 877666

Leek www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk 01538 483741

Lichfield www.visitlichfield.co.uk 01543 256611

Newcastle-under-Lyme www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk 01782 297313

Stafford www.visitstafford.org 01785 619619

Stoke-on-Trent www.visitstoke.co.uk 01782 236000

Tamworth www.visittamworth.co.uk 01827 709581

Useful Contacts

National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950

Virgin Train Line 0333 103 1031

National Express Go By Coach 0871 781 8181

Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711

Birmingham International Airport 0871 222 0072

East Midlands Airport 0871 919 9000

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Welcome to Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. On the following pages you’ll find all the information you could possibly need to organise a meeting, conference, incentive experience or many other event type here in Staffordshire.

All our venues are unique in their own way, from ceramic attractions to theme parks, we really have it all and each have highlighted their key features throughout the conference guide and on the conferencestaffordshire website.

Within this really useful guide, you’ll also find details of the free services we offer to conference organisers; including our free venue finding service (with 5 hour turnaround for your full proposal) and accommodation booking as well as help and advice with suggestions for partner programmes. We’re happy to chat through things over the phone 01782 232076, you can email us [email protected] or why not send us a tweet @meetstaffs

We’d love to serve you up the perfect venue, Claire & Sarah

MEETINGS ON A PLATE…

MAKE IT A CENTRAL LOCATION

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Step 1. Call or email us Contact the Bureau with your event details and these are input into the Bureau’s Enquiry Management System.

Step 2. We will draw up a short list of venues The enquiry is circulated by the Bureau to suitable member venues that meet the criteria to hold the event. Venues are asked to log-into the system and respond.

Step 3. We will contact our venues, obtaining rates and availability within 5 hours of your enquiry Having received all the responses from the venues, the Bureau then collates a personal proposal which is sent in the form of a link via an email to you.

Step 4. You compare venues like for like You can then browse through the proposal at your leisure, viewing the various venues on offer.

Step 5. We manage your booking The Conference Bureau will liaise with you at various intervals to ensure that all your requirements have been met, and to offer assistance in organising site visits or help with confirming venues.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR COMPLIMENTARY BOOKING SERVICE

SERVING UP YOUR PERFECT VENUE…

From the largest conference to the smallest of gatherings, our expert team is here to help you find the perfect venue for your next event.

With just one quick call or click you can take advantage of our free and impartial venue finding service.

Using our in-depth knowledge of the area, we will contact our member venues on your behalf, obtaining rates and availability. We will prepare a personal proposal of suitable venues for your event – enabling you to compare venues on a like for like basis.

Our close relationship with venues and impartiality ensures a swift and efficient response at no additional cost to you.

And… we promise to get back to you within 5 hours from receipt of your initial enquiry.

Call the Venue Finding Hotline 01782 232076 Email: [email protected] www.conferencestaffordshire.co.uk and complete the on-line enquiry form.

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STAFFORDSHIRE, JUST YOUR CUP OF TEA……With an unrivalled heritage and a bright future, Stoke-on-Trent is a unique City affectionately known as The Potteries. With its rich industrial heritage it has respectfully claimed the title of World Capital of Ceramics. Wedgwood, Aynsley, Portmeirion and Moorcroft are just a few of the UK’s leading lifestyle brands you’ll find here.

As well as housing the world’s largest collection of Staffordshire ceramics The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in the Cultural Quarter of the City Centre is the proud home to the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest ever ‘find’ of Anglo-Saxon gold treasure in the UK worth over £3 million. Also in Stoke-on-Trent, there’s Gladstone Pottery Museum – an authentic Victorian pottery factory with cobbled courtyards and bottle ovens and not forgetting The World of Wedgwood, which opened its doors to visitors in July 2015, a brand new visitor experience celebrating the very best of British industrial heritage. Enjoy luxury afternoon tea, watch craftsmen at work on the factory tour, throw your own pot or design your own bespoke dinner service all in this stunning unique visitor experience.

Moving east to Burton-upon-Trent, The National Brewery Centre can host events for up to 350 delegates. Delegates can enjoy a guided tour of the centre, which includes the Bass Museum and collection or even a themed beer and food matching dinner with guidance from the resident beer expert.

Staffordshire boasts several castles and country houses, many of which offer facilities to host conferences and events, and several are even available on an exclusive use basis.

The Cultural Quarter in the City Centre of Stoke-on-Trent hosts star studded shows in its magnificent art deco Regent Theatre and Victoria Hall. Other theatres in the County include The Lichfield Garrick, Stafford Gatehouse theatre and the New Vic – theatre in the round.

As darkness falls, there are a variety of bars, traditional pubs with local ales and restaurants all over the City, County and surrounding countryside. Whether it be a canal side pub, a cosy inn, or a trendy bistro, Staffordshire offers an excellent range of unusual and friendly eating places.

RATINGS Hotels and Guest Accommodation have a rating of (1 star) to (5 stars). The more stars the higher the quality and the greater the range of facilities and levels of services provided.

Red star hotels are the best in the UK. They are selected from each of the star rating levels for their exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service.

Most accommodation in this guide has been inspected and classified by the AA or Visit England Quality in Tourism as part of the national harmonised inspection scheme. Properties currently outside these classification schemes are identified or do not have a star rating scheme.


Accreditations and supporters


THERE’S MORE TO US THAN JUST VENUES...STAY THE NIGHT We can also offer event organisers an accommodation booking service.

Using the service is hassle free and couldn’t be easier. Contact us with your accommodation requirements and we will contact local hotels for rates and availability on your behalf.

We can hold block accommodation, giving organisers the chance to book rooms either individually or as part of an event booking.

GET TO KNOW THE AREAWhat better way to appreciate the benefits of a destination than with first hand experience. Come along to one of our specific venue showcases; find out how easily accessible our county is, sample dining delights, be entertained and experience our venues to make sure they really are perfect for your next event.

Contact us to be added to our database to receive invites to our venue showcases, held at various times throughout the year. What’s more, if you’re keen to see a venue on an individual basis, we can arrange site visits to suit your every need. Just give us a call and let us know where and when, and leave the rest to us.

FROM TEAM BUILDING TO THROWING YOUR OWN POTStaffordshire offers a whole host of unique opportunities for corporate events; teambuilding, incentive visits and gala dinners. Why not hire one of our country house venues – many of which are available on an exclusive use basis, to entertain your business partners or hold that all important awards ceremony?

We’ve also got lots of team building ideas from throwing your own pot and decorating your own dinner service to Segways, sphering and aerial rope challenges, we can help you source the perfect team build to match your event.

GORGEOUS GARDENS AND HISTORIC HOUSESFrom factory shopping, throwing a pot and sampling beer, to white knuckle rides, gorgeous gardens and historic houses. We want everyone to enjoy their time here, and we can put together exciting itineraries suitable for any group.

GETTING AROUND Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are easily accessible, thanks to our central location and connectivity. Once here, we’ll happily help you transport your delegates around the county. We’ve contacts with coach companies and taxi firms and will happily advise you on distances and travel times between venues.

AND THERE’S MORE...On top of all those things we’ve mentioned, we can also help with lots of other services to assist you in every aspect of your event planning, including:

• Accommodation Booking Service

• Production of bid documentation and support

• Social and partner programme planning

• Conference marketing support

• Local expertise and industry knowledge

• A dedicated professional to assist you from conception to completion

• Marquee suppliers

• AV companies

• On the day event support


LET THE FUN BEGIN….Thrill seekers can visit both Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Park whilst staying in Staffordshire. Enter a world of excitement, thrills and surprises at Alton Towers the UK’s No.1 Theme Park, set in 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Or why not visit Drayton Manor packed with over a hundred rides and attractions; there’s sure to be something to appeal to everyone. Both theme parks also offer large conference facilities to host your action-filled event or conference.

The Italian Gardens at the Trentham Estate are stunning throughout the year and offer many opportunities for unusual drinks receptions, teambuilding and the opportunity to hire in marquees to make your next event extra special.

Why not let delegates experience a day at the races at Uttoxeter Racecourse, a unique setting with stunning views across the Staffordshire countryside. Following a £600,000 refurbishment project in 2016, the glass fronted 1907 suite has become a stylish and adaptable conferencing space offering a sophisticated venue choice for your next event.

Stoke-on-Trent is a European City of Sport in 2016. The prestigious title means that Stoke-on-Trent will be celebrating a year of sport by hosting a number of incredible sporting events and activities across the city.

If sporting action is more your style, visit Fenton Manor Sports Complex, home to an abundance of sporting events throughout the year and facilities for up to 2500 delegates. The bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent is home to Premiership team Stoke City and has recently had substantial investment to enhance the high level of amenities already on offer.

And if that’s not enough.... The Trentham Monkey Forest offers an up-close and personal experience with the monkeys, giving visitors a unique opportunity to walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques in a beautiful 60 acre forest which is their home. They can even accommodate some smaller events…. making them a truly ‘unusual’ venue!

Relax and unwind from the daily stresses at Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat. With their outside spa-ing - there’s no better way of enjoying the fresh air and views. With this in mind, Moddershall Oaks have developed a landscaped outdoor spa garden and courtyard terrace, with a raised 25 sqm vitality spa pool, Finnish kelo sauna cabin known for its beautiful scented wood, feature showers and outdoor log fire to keep you warm and snug whatever the season.

The Venue at Moddershall Oaks also offers the perfect solution for your event, with exceptional facilities, modern design, award winning cuisine and outstanding professional service.

Visit the National Memorial Arboretum and take time to reflect or spend a while in the delightful cathedral city of Lichfield. Swinfen Hall Hotel in Lichfield is the only AA four red star property in the West Midlands and provides a prestigious setting for meetings, dinners and parties.

Why not take to the hills, and leave behind the crowds in some of England’s most spectacular countryside. Forming part of the Peak District, The Roaches, Tittesworth Reservoir and Rudyard Lake are all beauty spots sure to allow you a chance to forget the pressures of every day life as you relax with this breathtaking scenery.

IF RELAXING’S MORE YOUR THING…


WE’VE GOT YOUR DAYS OUT PLANNED...If you are looking to arrange a fun team building activity, give your delegates an interesting networking event or just to provide some alternative activities for partners and spouses we are happy to help you out. We can simply recommend tourist attractions close to your chosen conference venue or put together full itineraries. Here is a sample of what’s on offer and the perfect way for delegates to remember Staffordshire.

EXPERIENCE CERAMICSStoke-on-Trent has been shaped by the pottery industry for over 300 years and is affectionately known the world over as ‘The Potteries’. Why not offer delegates a unique insight into this truly creative city. Become a master potter for the day by taking part in the World of Wedgwood Ceramic Experience Day which includes a museum tour and the opportunity to throw your own pot or paint a plate. For a full flavour of the ceramics industry, follow the Stoke-on-Trent Ceramics Trail and combine with an afternoon of factory shopping.

TRANQUILLITY AND REFLECTIONThe Trentham Estate including Trentham Monkey Forest is a 750-acre, vast and unique destination ideal for corporate events, spouse programmes and outdoor teambuilding. The attraction includes exquisite gardens, woodlands and a lake and shopping village. Or visit the exquisite Mansion House on Shugborough Estate or walk around the lush parkland and formal terraces. Guided group tours can be arranged upon request at the National Memorial Arboretum. It’s a great day out as well as being a place of national and historical significance.

RELAX AND BE PAMPEREDFeel exhilarated and de-stressed from head to toe at Moddershall Oaks. Enjoy the delights of this modern spa retreat. The perfect chance to take time out for a little “me-time”. Guests can enjoy pre-booked packages – a great way to reward staff.

For prices and further information, call the Bureau on 01782 232076.

BE A STAFFORDSHIRE AMBASSADOR Do you live or work in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire? Are you a member of a regional or national organisation, network or association? Have you thought about suggesting Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire as a venue for your next annual meeting or conference but you’re not sure where to start?

If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, we would be delighted to hear from you. We can help every step of the way from an initial venue search to a full destination sell. From partner programmes and civic receptions, we’re here to help.

Help us to put Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire on the map!

FOR MORE IDEAS ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE IN STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT VISIT: VISITSTOKE.CO.UK AND ENJOYSTAFFORDSHIRE.COM

BEST WESTERN PLUS STOKE-ON-TRENT MOAT HOUSE

MAKE IT 4 STAR

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Ballroom (Divides Elizabethan & Maypole)

650 300 400

Elizabethan • Maypole 250 120 125 150

Bentley • Wells • Earl of Granville

100 50 40 60

Brindley 45 20 25

Executive Training 48 32

Prince of Wales 25 20 20

Adams • Stubbs 10 10

Map Reference D4Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 38 miles; East Midlands 47 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 1.5 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 or J16 6 miles

Nearest Major Road: A500 0.75 miles

Parking: 350 cars

Number of Bedrooms: 147 Twin 35; Double 29; Family 52; Crown 29; Suites 2

Conference Rooms: 14

Syndicate Rooms: 4

Breakout Areas: Bars, lounge, reception area

Private Dining Rooms: 14 maximum 500 covers

Leisure Facilities: Club Moativation includes heated swimming pool, sauna, spa, gymnasium, aerobic studio and beauty salon

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 2 bedrooms, lifts and ramps

The Best Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House is a four star hotel ideally located within the heart of the Midlands, a short drive away from either Junction 15 or 16 of the M6 and within easy reach of Manchester, East Midlands and Birmingham airports.

The conference suites are highly flexible and suitable for a wide range of needs, benefit from natural daylight, are fully air-conditioned and offer versatile and extremely adaptable spaces. The Ballroom is the largest conference suite, holding up to 650 delegates in a theatre style, this room is located on the ground floor of the main hotel and offers the convenience of a private bar and reception area and can be divided into two sections, perfect for events requiring breakout facilities.

Historic Etruria Hall, the former family home of Josiah Wedgwood is linked to the hotel and has been tastefully transformed into a self contained meeting centre housing 8 suites, the largest of which are suitable for meetings of up to 100 delegates.

Free WIFI across the hotel.

ContactBest Western Plus Stoke-on-Trent Moat House, Etruria Hall, Festival Way, Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQt. +44 (0) 1782 609933e. [email protected]. www.stokeontrentmoathouse.co.uk

Thanks for making our 2 day conference an outstanding success. The venue and rooms were superb and ideal for our meeting. The staff were outstanding and nothing seemed too much trouble. I had a number of delegates wishing to extend their thanks for the politeness and courtesy shown by your staff.

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CREWE HALL

MAKE IT GRAND AND HISTORIC

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Continental Suite 365 224 96 280Arnage Suite 180 90 48Azure 50 24 12Bentley 40 15 10Long Gallery 260 100 100 180

Drawing Room 110 40 45 80The Great Library 85 30 35 50Carved Parlour 50 24 25 40Oak Parlour 30 20 20 20Kane & Abel 40 24 15 20

Map Reference B3Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 29 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Crewe 1 mile

Nearest Motorway: M6 2.5 miles

Nearest major road: A500 1 mile

Parking: 500 cars

Configuration of bedrooms: 117 Twin 52; Double 62; Suites available


Syndicate rooms: Event rooms can be used as syndicates

Break Out areas: 2 bars, lounge, and reception areas

Private Dining Room: Yes

Leisure Facilities: Leisure club including 18m swimming pool, beauty spa, luxury techno gym and dance studio, 2 x tennis courts


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, six bedrooms and lifts

Doing business doesn’t get much more impressive than at Crewe Hall. The venue is part of the QHotels group and has recently been awarded with the Gold standard for Business Tourism at the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2016. It is one of the most inspiring conference and training venues in the area with modern facilities, extensive grounds and a meetings package that gives you total piece of mind.

This magnificent hotel offers 117 bedrooms along with 17 conference and meeting rooms catering for up to 365 delegates.

Historic, original meeting rooms in the old house are ideal for the board to set their strategy, and the modern suites in the state-of-the-art events centre create ideal learning environments or a stunning setting for that important product launch or annual conference.

ContactCrewe Hall, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6UZt. +44 (0) 1270 253333e. [email protected]. www.QHotels.co.uk

I would like to thank you for your assistance in making our event yesterday a huge success. All the feedback I received has been very positive and everyone enjoyed themselves! All the staff were attentive and looked after our delegates very well. I have no hesitation in using Crewe Hall again.

Hotels & Country Houses For more information call 01782 232076


QUALITY HOTEL STOKE-ON-TRENT

MAKE IT CITY CENTRE

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Longshaw 300 150 50 180Longshaw 1 150 70 45 90Longshaw 2 120 50 45 80Hanbridge 80 40 32 50Turnhill 45 32 22 50Bursley 4


Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 38 miles Birmingham 50 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 1.5 Miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 6 miles

Nearest major road: A500 & A34 1 Mile

Parking: 130

Number of Bedrooms: 135

Configuration of bedrooms: Twin 32; Double 50; Single 20; Family 29; Suites 4

Conference Rooms: 6 Meeting Rooms

Syndicate rooms: 1

Extra Break Out areas: Lounge, Bennetts Bar & Mitchell

Private Dining Rooms: Restaurant 66 & The Glass Room

Leisure Facilities: Full on site facilities including heated swimming pool, sauna & jacuzzi

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking and lifts. One bedroom to be converted in 2017.

The Quality Hotel Stoke-on-Trent is a distinctive Victorian property boasting many fabulous features.

Located in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, close to the city centre and just 10 minutes from the M6 making easy access for all.

The Quality Hotel is a versatile and popular venue perfect for conferences, meetings and events catering for 10-300 guests. Conference rooms offer natural daylight, air conditioning and complimentary wifi. We offer room hire, day delegate and 24 hour delegate rates, bespoke packages and a meetings and events co-ordinator to assist in the smooth running of your function.

ContactQuality Hotel Stoke-on-Trent,66 Trinity Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NBt. +44 (0) 1782 202361e. [email protected]. www.qualityhotelstoke.com

The hotel benefits from onsite parking for up to 130 vehicles and 2 coaches, a Leisure Club and traditional bar.Relax with a comfortable night’s sleep in one of our 135 en-suite bedrooms all offering complimentary wifi, or simply enjoy dining in Restaurant 66, which boasts a unique glass room separated floor to ceiling with a glass wall providing an ideal space for that corporate dining experience.

The service we received was exemplary, the team at the hotel couldn’t do enough to ensure we got what we needed, even when last minute facilities were required for training

For more information call 01782 232076


Hotels & Country Houses



SWINFEN HALL HOTEL

MAKE IT AN AA INSPECTORS’ CHOICE

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Ballroom 160 86 60 110Benjamin Wyatt 42 18 22 22Patience Swinfen 24 12

Samuel Johnson 30 26Lichfield 24 16

Frederick 12

Map Reference J11Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham International 20 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Lichfield City 2 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 Toll Road Junction T4 0.5 miles; M6 J12 14 miles; M42 J10 12 miles

Nearest Major Road: A38 200 yards; A5 0.5 miles; NEC via M6 Toll/M42 14 miles

Parking: 100 cars

Number of Bedrooms: 17 2 Executive, 4 King/Twin, 4 Family, 5 Double, 2 Single

Conference Rooms: 6

Breakout Areas: Green Room, bar

Private Dining Rooms: 3 maximum 110 covers

Leisure Facilities: Croquet

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, ramps

Swinfen Hall Hotel offers a perfect location for regional or national meetings at the heart of England. Situated less than a mile from junction T4 of the M6 toll road and the A5 interchange, there is easy access to the M1, M42 and M6 whilst two mainline stations in Lichfield provide fast, direct links to London and Birmingham. Both Birmingham and East Midlands international airports are within a 30-minute drive and helicopters can be landed on site.

We welcome corporate business, both large and small and have a wide variety of rooms available from small syndicate rooms to the Edwardian ballroom with raised stage which will comfortably seat 160 theatre-style. The oak-panelled Benjamin Wyatt room provides an excellent setting for boardroom meetings, and private dinners can be arranged to suit. All our meeting rooms have high ceilings, natural light and plenty of character.

With 100 acres of park land, there is ample opportunity for corporate sporting events and team-building activities and free, secure parking for over 100 vehicles.

The well-maintained grounds and building cannot fail to impress potential clients and AA red star status and three rosettes ensures excellent standards with total attention to detail.

ContactSwinfen Hall Hotel, Swinfen, Nr Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9REt +44 (0) 1543 481494e. [email protected]. www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk

Having dealt with Swinfen Hall over the last 8 months, I have found them to be very accommodating with any requests we have had and the service excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending Swinfen Hall to anyone looking for a business meeting location or for a personal stay.




BOROUGH ARMS HOTEL

MAKE IT INDEPENDENT

Map Reference C4Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 34 miles; Birmingham International 54 miles; East Midlands 47 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 3 miles


Nearest Major Road: A53 Adjacent

Parking: 40 plus adjoining car park

Number of Bedrooms: 40. Twin 8; Double 20; Single 9; Family 3 (recently decorated)

Conference Rooms: 2

Syndicate Rooms: 1 converted bedroom maximum capacity 6

Breakout Areas: Lounge bar and restaurant

Private Dining Rooms: 2

Leisure Facilities: Available at nearby Jubilee 2 Leisure Centre. Charges apply


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking

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King 90 40 40 75

Baker 40 20 20 36

ContactBorough Arms Hotel, King Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1HX. t. +44 (0) 1782 629421e. [email protected]. www.borough-arms-hotel.co.uk

Located within easy reach of the M6 motorway, the Borough Arms Hotel is situated within the market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and is very much of the style associated with a traditional English town centre coaching Inn.

Two well-appointed and flexible conference rooms with natural daylight, free Wi-Fi and the option of breakout areas make this hotel the perfect choice for today’s conference organiser.

Whether you are planning a training day, business lunch or roadshow event, our friendly and professional staff are on hand to provide an excellent service. 40 ensuite bedrooms with comfortable lounge bar and restaurant along with private car park complete the offering of this independently owned hotel.

HOLIDAY INN STOKE-ON-TRENT M6 JCT 15

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Northwood 70 25 22 50

Authors 54 20 22 40

Syndicate 1 & 2 15 14 10

Syndicate 3-7 10 7 8

MAKE IT MOTORWAY

Hold everything from small exhibitions to private dinners in the 9 meeting rooms at the Holiday Inn Stoke-on-Trent.The naturally lit rooms have high-speed Internet and can fit 2-70 delegates, all within easy driving distance of the M6 Motorway. We offer Simply Homemade lunches and snacks plus free breakfast on day delegate rates.

There is complimentary parking on site if you are travelling by car and we are just a 10-minute taxi ride from Stoke-on-Trent rail station. Manchester and Birmingham Airports can be reached in just 45 minutes by train.

ContactHoliday Inn Stoke-on-Trent M6 Jct.15, Clayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 4DL. t. +44 (0) 1782 557000e. [email protected]. www.histokeontrenthotel.co.uk




Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 200 yards

Nearest Major Road: A500 200 yards

Parking: 250 spaces

Number of Bedrooms: 118 recently refurbished rooms

Conference Rooms: 2

Syndicate Rooms: 7

Breakout Areas: 24-hour lounge, restaurant

Private Dining Rooms: Yes

Leisure Facilities: Health and fitness centre with swimming pool, gym and sauna


Disabled Facilities: Toilets; parking; bedrooms; lifts




WESTON HALLMap Reference F9Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham International 45 miles; East Midlands 39 miles; Manchester 54 miles.

Nearest Main Line Station: Stafford 5 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 Junction 14 3 miles

Nearest major road: A518 1 miles A34 6 miles

Parking (number of cars): 80-100

Bedrooms: 8

Conference Rooms: 3

Syndicate rooms: 1

Break Out areas: Bar/Lounge area


Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, terrace area

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking

ContactWeston Hall, Weston Bank, Weston, Staffordshire. ST18 0BA. t. +44 (0) 1889 271082e. [email protected]. www.weston-hall.co.uk

MAKE IT ELIZABETHAN

Located in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, Weston Hall is a magnificent 16th-century Grade II listed building surrounded by 20 acres of breathtaking scenery.

The Hall retains many of its Elizabethan features including open stone fireplaces

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The Westminster 150 80 110

The Shrewsbury 100 40 50

The Talbot 30 20 14 22

The Fenton 20 10 6 10

The Conservatory 22

and oak beams in many of the rooms. With facilities able to accommodate a number of different corporate events from small meetings to large and lavish gala dinners, the charming original features combined with custom-designed, elegant décor; result in an impressive setting for your event or meeting.

SANDON HALL

MAKE IT EXCLUSIVE

Set in 400 acres of rolling parkland, Sandon Hall is the perfect venue for conferences and meetings. Clients enjoy exclusive use of the Hall and grounds and can deliberate or celebrate free of any distractions.A variety of rooms are available. The Dining Room, with its original long table, is ideal for a board meeting, while seminars and presentations can be held in the Library.

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Saloon 100 55 30 115

Library 80 40 30 50

Dining Room 50 40 30 60

Conservatory 40

The Saloon, with its grand staircase, is an opulent setting for a larger-scale seminar or a banquet. The Conservatory is always a bright and airy setting for a light lunch or networking and is an elegant setting for an evening drinks reception. Meanwhile, the gardens are open for teambuilding activities or just a relaxing stroll.

The Hall is fully accessible with extensive parking and is conveniently situated near to the M6 and Stafford station.

ContactSandon Hall, Sandon, Staffordshire, ST18 0BZ. t. +44 (0) 1889 508004e. [email protected]. www.sandonhall.co.uk

Map Reference E7Venue type: Non-residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham International 40 miles; Manchester 53 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stafford 7 miles


Nearest Major Road: A51 adjacent

Parking: 200 cars

Conference Rooms: 3

Syndicate Rooms: 4

Breakout Areas: Gardens (weather permitting)

Private Dining Rooms: Library, Saloon and Dining Room


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lift


KEELE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCES & EVENTS

MAKE IT INSPIRING

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Ballroom 520 300 492Ballroom – Lakeside 270 144 168Ballroom – Courtyard 250 156 216Salvin Room 115 70 30 99Terrace 50 20 16 50

Old Library 40 18 28 36Sneyd Room 18 16Town/County Rooms 60 30 34Westminster Theatre 400Dorothy Hodgkin Lecture Theatre

230

Exhibition Suite 280 112Walshaw Hall 600 400Medical School LT1 250

We were really impressed by the team who were very helpful, and also delighted at the Staffordshire themed buffet.

This is contrasted by our modern teaching spaces - over 60 conference, meeting and training rooms, tiered theatres and exhibition spaces available throughout the Easter and summer vacation months, with ensuite campus accommodation as standard and all the amenities of a modern venue.

We also have newly refurbished year-round bedrooms, and in 2016 we will have enhanced sports facilities and the refurbished Walter Moberly building available for vacation conferencing.

Keele University is nestled in the north of Staffordshire, minutes from the city of Stoke-on-Trent, offering two residential and one non-residential conference and meeting venues.

From our 19th century Grade-II listed mansion to our newly refurbished modern lecture spaces and bedrooms, our rural campus, voted the Most Beautiful in the Midlands, blends the old with the new to create the perfect backdrop to any event.Our year round venue, the grandiose Keele Hall, contains the largest banqueting suite in Staffordshire and is host to our award-winning catering team.


Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 38 miles; Birmingham International 56 miles and East Midlands 50 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 5.5 miles and Crewe 12 miles.


Nearest major road: A525 adjacent

Parking: 500+ spaces

Number of Bedrooms: Easter Vacation 230 Summer Vacation 2000 Year Round KMC 20

Configuration of bedrooms: KMC Twin 1 Double 19 Campus Ensuite 800 Standard 1200


Syndicate rooms: 100

Extra Break Out areas: Exhibition Suite, Keele Management Centre Lounge, bars and restaurants, extensive outdoor space for teambuilding at Keele Sports Centre


Leisure Facilities: Fully equipped gym, squash courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, 3G pitch, 3G training pitch, volleyball court, netball courts, rugby pitches, cricket pitches, astro turf, football pitches and sports halls.


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 13 in-campus accommodation

ContactKeele University Conferences & Events, Keele Hall, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BGt. +44 (0) 01782 734041e. [email protected]. www.keele-conference.com

NB. More conference rooms available on website

Vacation Dates: Summer – Monday 13th June – Saturday 24th September 2016Easter – Monday 3rd April – Saturday 22nd April 2017Summer – Monday 12th June – Saturday 23rd September 2017



Academic & Conference Centres

Academic & Conference Centres For more information call 01782 232076


STOKE-ON-TRENT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRES

MAKE IT ENTREPRENEURIAL

We have used the venues for several years and it has been a pleasure to do so on every occasion both from the friendly manner, and at all times, helpfulness of the management and staff.

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St James HouseConference Room 1 40 20Meeting Room 1 12Meeting Room 2 12Sutherland Institute

Lecture Theatre 120Breakout Room (Lecture Theatre)

10

Chatterley WhitfieldConference Room 50 26

Meeting Room 12Shelton Enterprise CentreConference Room 30

Map Reference D4 & E5Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 41 miles East Midlands 44 miles



Nearest major road: A50 200 yards, A500 3 miles

Parking: 70 cars

Conference Rooms: 4 conference rooms and 4 smaller meeting rooms

Disabled Facilities: Toilets and ramps

Stoke-on-Trent Business Centres offer centralised facilities and are only 15 minutes from junctions 15 and 16 of the M6. St James House, Sutherland Institute, Chatterley Whitfield Enterprise Centre and Shelton Enterprise Centre venues are an ideal choice for your meeting, conference and training requirements.

The locations are superb neutral environments and all of the conference rooms are spacious and have good natural light. They come equipped with broadband connection, projector, screen and flipcharts.

A selection of delicious menus, catering for all dietary requirements and the freshest ingredients are used plus a choice of refreshments are available upon request.

ContactStoke-on-Trent Business Enterprise Centres, St James House, Webberley Lane, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1RJ t. +44 (0)1782 233224e. [email protected]. www.stoke.gov.uk/businesscentres

The facilities operate during office hours 9am – 5pm (4.30pm on Friday) but appointments and events can be arranged outside these hours by prior agreement.Room hire is competitively priced and includes free on-site parking.



YARNFIELD PARK TRAINING & CONFERENCE CENTRE

MAKE IT INSPIRING

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Knighton 450 280 100 250Howden 250 160 60 150Leighton 250 160 60 150Willow 130 60 34 60Maple 130 60 34 60

Meeting Room 7 120 60 34 60Meeting Room 12 50 32 24 40

We have been working with the team for over five years. They understand our requirements and it is always a pleasure to work with them to deliver a high quality service to our customers. The centre provides an ideal residential learning environment for students and delegates who attend our courses.


Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham Airport 49 miles, East Midlands 48 miles, Manchester 47 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stafford 10 miles, Stoke-on-Trent 10 miles


Nearest major road: A34 1.5 miles

Parking: 400 cars

Number of Bedrooms: 338

Configuration of bedrooms: Double Rooms


Syndicate rooms: 6

Extra Break Out areas: Balcony, foyers, bar, Costa Coffee and Terrace

Private Dining Rooms: Up to 300 in the restaurant and 250 in a private room

Leisure Facilities: Fully equipped gym, sports hall, squash and tennis courts


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 4 Bedrooms, lift

Yarnfield Park helps people and organisations from a diverse range of sectors to achieve their conference, training and development goals. We have a successful track record in delivering both residential and day events from small meetings to large events for up to 450 delegates.

We exist to help organisations grow, inspire and empower people by providing them with the location, facilities and environment to achieve their goals. We know that development and education are at the forefront of any business, but they are expensive to get right. Yarnfield Park helps people to do this.

ContactYarnfield Park Training & Conference CentreYarnfield, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NLt. +44 (0) 1785 762900e. [email protected]. www.yarnfieldpark.com

We offer:• 32 meeting and training rooms • 450 capacity Knighton Suite• Banqueting space for events up

to 300 guests• 338 double bedrooms• Free superfast 300 mbps WiFi• Free car parking for up to 400• Substantial outside space for

team-building




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Ford Hall 150

Lecture Theatre 166

Bar 40 30

Chapters/Duke of Sutherland 60 30

LILLESHALL NATIONAL SPORTS AND CONFERENCING CENTRE

MAKE IT SPORTING

Map Reference B9Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham Airport 40 miles; Manchester 40 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Telford 7 miles


Nearest major road: A41 2 miles

Parking (number of cars): 250 cars

Bedrooms: 128


Break Out areas: Bar with large seating area

Leisure Facilities: 20 station fitness suite – complimentary for residential delegates

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, Marquees

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, Parking, 9 Bedroom, Lift

With an extensive range of indoor and outdoor spaces available, Lilleshall easily caters for a wide range of events and teambuilding activities. A selection of traditional, modern and more unusual facilities are available to hire including the 200 year old stately home, marquees and tipis. Lilleshall can offer the

perfect corporate package in a relaxed, but professional environment.

There are also a range of accommodation styles available including the 4-star campus style bedrooms and camp site. The venue with extensive grounds and formal gardens has easy access by road and just 10 minutes drive from the M6.

ContactLilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre, Nr Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9ATt. +44 (0)1952 603003e. [email protected]. www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk

NB. More conference rooms available on website

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Wade Hall 154

Nadin Theatre 63

Seminar 1 35 20 20 20

Seminar 2,3,4 or 5 12 12

Council Room 35 20 20 20

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE CONFERENCE CENTRE

MAKE IT CENTRAL

Map Reference D4Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 41 miles; Birmingham International 55 miles


Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 4 miles; J16 8 miles

Nearest Major Road: A500 1.5 miles; A52 1.5 miles; A34 1 mile

Parking: 100 cars

Conference Rooms: 2 tiered lecture theatres

Syndicate Rooms: 6

Breakout Areas: Bar, mezzanine, top foyer, reception lounge and atrium

Private Dining Rooms: Private dining room and coffee lounge/bistro


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lifts, ramps and induction loop in lecture theatres

Our purpose-designed Conference and Seminar Centre can accommodate professional and informal gatherings in modern surrounds. Built-in flexibility and quality catering means the needs of most organisations and individuals can be met under one roof.

In 2001, our Conference and Seminar building was refurbished by award winning architects, providing a modern facility for displays, exhibitions, seminars, meetings and conferences. It contains tiered lecture theatres and a range of flexible seminar and meeting rooms that can be provided with modern audio-visual equipment.

ContactNorth Staffordshire Conference Centre, Hartshill Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NY. t. +44 (0) 1782 714888e. [email protected]. www.nsconferencecentre.co.uk




Map Reference D4 & D8Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 31 miles, Birmingham 55 miles, East Midlands 45 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 0.5 miles, Stafford 2 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 Jct 15 4 miles, M6 Jct 14 4 miles


Parking: 200

Number of Bedrooms: Stoke 868 (297 ensuite), Stafford 600 (290 ensuite)


Syndicate Rooms: 45

Leisure Facilities: Extensive sports facilities and student union bars

Private dining and breakout areas: Stafford: The Gallery Restaurant and Bar

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees and BBQs

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 45 bedrooms and lifts

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Stoke CampusMoorcroft 38 22

Wedgwood 30 18 18

Dudson 20 20 20

Emma Bridgewater & Susie Cooper opened up

80 42 30

Stafford CampusOctagon Boardroom 40 30 36

Knightly • Shugborough 20 18

Gallery 120 100

Contactvenue:staffs, Staffordshire University, Ashley Conference Centre, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DF. t. +44 (0) 1782 292701e. [email protected]. www.venuestaffs.co.uk

Venue:staffs is your one-stop conferencing and event solution, where your every need is met and attention to detail is top of our agenda.With a wide choice of dedicated meeting rooms and conferencing facilities,

VENUE:STAFFS

NB more conference rooms available on website. Vacation dates: 2016: 27th June – 27th August 2016 2017: 24th June – 31st August 2017

MAKE IT ACADEMIC

venue:staffs can accommodate groups of up to 250 delegates. Whether you are planning a conference, business breakfast, product launch or team-building event, the venue:staffs team will ensure it is a resounding success.


A FEW EXTRAS TO MAKE YOUR VISIT EXTRA SPECIAL……

SCULPTURE TRAIL Whether you are on foot, on a bike or in the car, the Stoke-on-Trent Sculpture Trail provides a fascinating backdrop to the local landscape. Explore 34 fascinating sculptures throughout the City and learn about their background and links to the local area. You don’t have to do all 34 sculptures of the trail in one go, the trail has been split into bite size clusters allowing you to take a short walk or spend all day exploring the area.

Discover more at www.stokesculpturetrail.co.uk

BE REWARDEDDon’t forget to apply for your free Staffordshire Enjoy Card. It’s the best way to take advantage of special offers, discounts and promotions at some of Staffordshire’s top attractions, accommodation, restaurants and shops.

Visit www.enjoystaffordshire.com for more information.

And for more information on events, deals, discounts and the many fantastic attractions on offer in Stoke-on-Trent, visit www.visitstoke.co.uk

THE CERAMICS TRAIL Discover – Learn – Try – Buy Enjoy the complete ceramics experience and discover history and heritage of the Potteries with our award-winning museums and visitor centres. Go on a factory tour and learn about the skills and craftsmanship that go into producing this famous pottery. Have a go at creating your own masterpiece with the many hands-on opportunities available.

Discover more at www.ceramicstrail.co.uk


UnusualFor more information call 01782 232076

ALTON TOWERS RESORT

Map Reference H5Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): East Midlands 36 miles; Birmingham International 52 miles; Manchester 54 miles


Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 18 miles, M1 J24A 34 miles


Parking: 2,500

Number of bedrooms: 391 Family rooms (including 30 themed suites)


Syndicate Rooms: 8

Breakout Areas: Dragons Bar, lounge areas in hotels


Leisure Facilities: Alton Towers Resort Waterpark, luxury Spa, Extraordinary Golf. Theme park open March - November

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees and exclusive ride hire/theme park hire

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 18 adapted bedrooms, lifts

Although being known as the UK’s most loved theme park, the Alton Towers Resort offers a fantastic array of unique and creative event spaces. Not only is the resort suitable for business meetings, conferences and events for up to 500 delegates, it can also cater for family fun days, teambuilding and company away days for several thousand people. The ideal destination for those looking to add a little magic to their corporate events.

The Resort houses a purpose built conference centre along with 2 on site hotels, which offer 391 bedrooms. Events wanting a unique twist can be catered for in the indoor waterpark, SEALIFE Centre and 2 hospitality suites within the grounds of the theme park.

I haven’t yet found a venue which can give our winners the special experience they get at Alton Towers.

MAKE IT A THEME PARK

A variety of team building options can also be offered including High Ropes Courses, GPS Treasure Hunts, Mini Golf and Spa treatments.

New in 2016, the Resort will be offering the UK’s first Rollercoaster Restaurant for private evening events and their new virtual reality ride, Galactica, will be available for exclusive private hire.

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Alton Towers HotelThe Emperor’s Suite (Divides into • Mandarin • Pagoda • Willow)

200 96 50 130

• Mandarin • Pagoda • Willow 60 24 25 30

Conference CentreThe Stateroom (Divides into • Endeavour • Explorer • Voyager)

500+ 320 430

• Hex • Nemesis • Oblivion • Air

30 16 16

• Port • Starboard • Telescope • Compass

30 16 16

Port & Starboard /Telescope & Compass 60 32 28 40

Theme ParkTowers Suite 200 96 40 192

Corporate Hospitality Suite 300

ContactAlton Towers Resort, Farley Lane, Alton, Staffordshire. ST10 4DBt. +44 (0) 871 7027048e. [email protected]. www.altontowers.com/conference-and-events



bet365 STADIUM

The bet365 Stadium has recently received substantial investment in upgrading its facilities to enhance the high level of amenities already on offer. The Stadium boasts five different sized conferencing suites with a large number of executive boxes available for use as meeting rooms or break out rooms and all with extensive free parking.

The variety of rooms on offer enables our specialist event planning team to cater for events of all sizes from large corporate events and exhibitions to smaller more intimate business meetings.

MAKE IT A FOOTBALL STADIUM





Nearest major road: A50 adjacent


Bedrooms: None on site. Partner hotel rates available at Holiday Express (70 bedrooms) a short walk away

Conference Rooms: 9

Syndicate rooms: 46




Contactbet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent. ST4 4EG t. +44 (0) 1782 367598e. [email protected]. www.scfcdirect.com

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Waddington Suite 400 250 50 350

Stanley Matthews Lounge 170 90 30 170

1863 Lounge 120 60 20 110

Studio 1 & 2 20 25 16 30

Gordon Banks Suite 30 32 20 32

Chairman’s Suite 20 24 14 24

Executive Boxes 10 8 10

Overall I would say that everything was great – the facilities, layout, organisation, venue – all perfect. The day was a real success and I have received some great feedback from the delegates saying they enjoyed the day, of which everything that you did helped generate that enthusiasm. For any future events, I will definitely have Stoke City at the top of my list and I would highly recommend it to anyone else.

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BURTON-ON-TRENT CULTURAL VENUES

Map Reference K8Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue information Airport(s): East Midlands 21 miles Birmingham International 30 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Burton-upon-Trent 500 yards

Nearest Motorway: M42 J24 & J22 19 miles

Nearest major road: A38 6 miles; A50 1mile


Conference Rooms: 9

Syndicate rooms: 10

Out areas: Brewhouse Café Bar, Town Hall Trent & Rangemore Bars, Market Hall Balcony



Centrally situated in the heart of the Midlands, close to all major road and rail links, Burton-on-Trent is the perfect destination for any event.

Our ‘Cultural Venues’ offer a variety of spaces within the Town to suit any scale, budget or style of event in a variety of fantastic and unique buildings.

Burton Town Hall, with its grand Victorian architecture offers versatility and style, with its range of spaces from the large Main Hall to the Lingen & Dove Rooms; The recently renovated historic Burton Market Hall, can host large scale evening functions; The Brewhouse Arts Centre is the ideal venue for those more intimate events, looking for a creative twist. Burton Cultural Venues provides versatility, a high quality service, and all of our

ContactThe Brewhouse Arts Centre & Café Bar, Union Street, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1AAt. +44 (0)1283 508100 e. [email protected] w. www.brewhouse.co.uk

Burton Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2EBt. +44 (0)1283 508547e. [email protected]. www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/burton-town-hall

Burton Market Hall, Market Place, High Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1HAt. +44 (0)1283 508850e. [email protected]. www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/markets

I have been involved in setting up and running events for over 26 years, but I can honestly say that the staff were second to none. The organisation, set - up and hospitality was brilliant. Everything we asked for was done – thanks again to the team. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

MAKE IT VICTORIAN ELEGANCE

venues are fully accessible. We are able to offer bespoke packages tailored to your event needs from catering to staging, sound and lighting facilities.

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The Brewhouse Arts CentreAuditorium 233 100

Meeting Room (2) 30 25 30

Studios (3) 25 20 25

Café Bar 80 60

Burton Town HallMain Hall 557 300 300

Dove & Lingen 100 100 50 100

Coltman VC 40 40 35 40

King Edward 60 60 35 60

Burton Market HallMarket Hall 1000 800 800

Balcony 100 50 50 100

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CoRE (Centre of Refurbishment Excellence)

MAKE YOUR EVENT UNIQUE

Map Reference E5Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 42 miles; East Midlands 49 miles; Birmingham International 55 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Longton 800m; Stoke-on-Trent 3 miles


Nearest Major Road: A50 0.5 mile

Parking: 40 plus access to more at Gladstone Pottery Museum (free parking)

Conference Rooms: 3

Breakout Areas: Spacious café area and roof terrace

Private Dining Rooms: Yes


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lift, hearing loop

Why not host your event at the UK’s living example of low energy building perfection.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent and transformed from a Victorian pottery factory, this international standard venue offers a 160 capacity conference centre including meeting rooms and over 300 sqm of demonstrator area, a spacious café and roof terrace providing extra space for lunches and break-out areas. The vast exhibition space is a showcase where launches can be staged to engage audiences.

Three refurbished kilns provide atmospheric and individual meeting spaces. All rooms include Smart screen and free Wi-Fi throughout. The glazed walls and exposed brick creates stunning and inspiring environments which blends heritage while embracing 21st century technology.

I want to say how much we appreciated the opportunity to see the CoRE complex and to give a personal thank you for all your work and effort to make it a good visit. Everyone was inspired by the project with its incorporation of the former pottery building and bottle kilns and the dedication to sustainable new building. The Centre’s facilities enabled us to have a high class presentation.

Whatever your event, CoRE is the perfect venue for company meetings, corporate away days, product launches, exhibitions and conferences with a dedicated team ready to ensure your event is a success.

• “A” Rated Building (EPC)

• 100% of Water used in WC’s is from Recycled Rain Water

• 100% of Electricity comes from Renewable Sources

• 100% of Heat comes from Renewable Sources

• 5 National and Local Sustainability and Building Awards

• Stunning Grade II listed building.

ZERO Carbon Foot Print

ContactCoRE Centre of Refurbishment Excellence, Normacot Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. ST3 1PR t. +44 (0) 1782 233388e. [email protected]. www.core-venue.com

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Sustainable Conference Room 110 60 30 50

Meeting Room 1 30 14 16

Meeting Room 2 30 14 16

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CITY OF STOKE-ON-TRENT TOWN HALL

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Kings Hall 1400 350 150 350

Jubilee Hall 240 150 100 150

Windsor Room 70 40 40 40

Committee Room A 30 30 30

Committee Room B 25 25 20

Committee Room C 15 15 15

Jubilee Lounge 40 30 40 30

If you are looking for a venue – from an intimate gathering to a gala dinner and from an antiques fair to a concert the Stoke-on-Trent Town Hall will provide the perfect venue.

The prestigious Victorian Town Hall built in an age of elegance reflects the individual characteristic decor and boasts a beautiful and fully equipped Hall and a number of select meeting rooms and suites.

The stunning King’s Hall in Stoke Town Hall holds up to 1450 guests and with its two bars, large stage and dance floor, caters for a wide range of public and private events. It has the added benefit of additional balcony seating.

ContactCity of Stoke-on-Trent Town Halls, Stoke Town Hall, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH t +44 (0) 1782 232832e [email protected]. www.stoke.gov.uk

The team went above and beyond to ensure the King’s Hall and its environs were pristine and many of our guests commented on the fact that the venue looked amazing and that the staff were incredibly helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The team deserve huge credit and their dedication and professionalism was absolutely outstanding.

MAKE IT ELEGANT

Bespoke packages can be tailored to ensure your event meets your expectations with or without catering, AV, sound and lighting facilities.



Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 0.5 mile

Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 6 miles

Nearest Major Road: A500 0.5 mile

Parking: Public car parking nearby

Conference Rooms: 9


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lift, ramps

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DRAYTON MANOR HOTEL & PARK

MAKE IT EXCITING

Map Reference L12Venue type: Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham International 12 miles; East Midlands 27 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Tamworth 3 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 Toll 3 miles; M42 3 miles

Nearest Major Road: A5 1 mile

Parking: 2,000 cars

Number of Bedrooms: 150 Twin 39, double 94, Family (themed) 15

Conference Rooms: 6

Syndicate Rooms: 3

Breakout Areas: Lounges, restaurant, bars


Leisure Facilities: Theme park/wooded grounds

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees, BBQs/dining

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 8 bedrooms, lifts

Creating unique, memorable days and events. Set amongst 280 acres of lakes and parkland, Drayton Manor Hotel combines a beautiful setting with spacious conference space, exciting corporate packages and delicious cuisine. The perfect location to connect you with the Midlands’ biggest cities.

Whether you are planning a meeting, a team away day, exhibition, product launch or presentation, or looking for a unique venue to host your annual event or conference.

With large conference spaces for up to 500, contemporary executive boardrooms, a unique 4D cinema and plentiful outside space, as well as our 150 bedroom hotel and theme park all on our 280 acres – the options are endless!

The venue, rooms and service was excellent – and the range of extra activities from fireworks to 4D cinema & roller coasters added a great fun atmosphere. Organising these meetings can be a real chore or a real pleasure depending on the support we get from the hosting venue and you made our lives incredibly easy.

Looking for something unique for your next team meeting?

We offer:

• Team building events

• Day delegate rates

• Conference & Event space

• Spacious comfortable accommodation

• VIP Exclusive hire of the entire Theme Park

Turn your event into something extraordinary!

ContactDrayton Manor Hotel & Park, Nr Tamworth, Staffordshire. B78 3TWt. +44 (0)1827 28551 e. [email protected]. www.draytonmanorhotel.co.uk

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Tower Suite 500 200 60 300

Tower Lounge 40 35 20 40

Hamilton Suite 200 120 60 150

Victoria Lounge 40 20 30

Park View Suite 200 120 40 150

Park View East or West 60 44 40 60

4D Cinema 152

Boardroom 1, 2 or 3 20 12

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FENTON MANOR SPORTS COMPLEX

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Arena A 580 260 500

Arena B/C 620 260 500

Main Arena (combines Arenas A/B/C)

2500 750 1400

Arena D/E 480 190 390

Small Arena (combines Arenas D/E)

900 380 840

The Gallery Suite 42 24 20

Lower Green Room 50 24 24

Ideas Room 6


Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 36 miles; East Midlands 44 miles; Birmingham International 52 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 1 mile


Nearest Major Road: A500 1 mile

Parking: 545 cars/coach parking

Conference Rooms: 7

Syndicate Rooms: 1

Breakout Areas: Riptide Café/ Bar, reception, studios

Private Dining Rooms: Riptide Café/Bar, The Gallery Suite, Lower Green Room

Leisure Facilities: 25m/33.3m indoor pools, fitness suites and aerobic studio, spa, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Indoor sports, Riptide Café/Bar, 9 hole crazy golf course

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, 9 hole crazy golf course

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lifts, induction loop in some rooms

Ideally positioned in the heart of the country, and just moments away from Stoke-on-Trent’s major visitor attractions and accommodation, Fenton Manor Sports Complex has established itself as the principal sport, leisure and events venue between Manchester and Birmingham, attracting approximately 700,000 visitors each year.

Modern and versatile spaces can be easily transformed into the perfect setting for any event, from a meeting for five delegates to a gala dinner for 1,200 covers, or an indoor extravaganza for 2,500 spectators.

ContactFenton Manor Sports Complex, City Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR t. +44 (0) 1782 233222e. [email protected]. www.stoke.gov.uk/fentonmanor

Fenton Manor Sports Complex is the ideal venue for meetings or training. With ample parking, on-site catering and leisure facilities and a fantastic position close to major road links and the city centre, it’s a great place for me to hold my courses for delegates travelling from all over the UK

MAKE IT SPORTING

Our Events Team is on hand throughout each stage of the planning process, to offer support on achieving the perfect configuration and ambience for your event.

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MODDERSHALL OAKS COUNTRY SPA RETREAT

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130 65 60 130

Room A 65 25 36 50

Room B 65 25 36 50

The venue at Moddershall Oaks offers the perfect location for your event with exceptional facilities, modern design, lakeside setting, award winning cuisine, 10 stylish bedrooms, spa and outstanding professional service.

Nestled in acres of picturesque grounds yet close to major travel links, this luxurious purpose built events venue boasts versatile event space, a stylish bar and foyer and event fields for team building activities. The most recent addition is a beautiful lakeside garden with a handmade oak gazebo situated on the water front, it’s the perfect entrance for the venue and you couldn’t ask for a more serene breakout area.

ContactModdershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat, Moddershall, Nr Stone, Staffordshire. ST15 8TG. t. +44 (0) 1782 399000e. [email protected]. www.moddershalloaks.com

MAKE IT A RURAL RETREAT

Carefully designed to allow the utmost in flexibility; plenty of outdoor space, movable walls and state-of-the-art AV facilities create the perfect space for exhibitions, launches, conferences, private dinners and parties. You can always add a spa afternoon to make the most of your time ‘out of the office’. Whatever you decide, you can relax in the knowledge Moddershall Oaks has it covered.

Exclusive use option available.

Map Reference E6Venue type: Residential




Nearest Major Road: A50 4 miles

Parking: 100+ spaces

Number of Bedrooms: 10 luxury suites

Conference Rooms: 2

Breakout Areas: Event foyer, bar/lounge area

Private Dining Rooms: Up to 130

Leisure Facilities: Extensive leisure and spa facilities including indoor pool, steam room, sauna, experience shower and 6 treatment rooms.

Outdoor Space: Floodlit tennis court and 73 acres of parkland

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, 1 bedroom

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We found the staff, the facilities, the catering and the overall hospitality first class. The staff were attentive and supportive to our needs, the facilities exactly what we needed, the food and drinks spot on, the location and buildings beautiful and overall the environment professional, friendly and extremely helpful



NATIONAL BREWERY CENTRE

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Marquee 350 240 260

Worthington 100 70 30 80

Academia 80 26

Burton 30 22

Little Bar Room 12 10

Coopers 40 18

Union 30 20

MAKE IT MEMORABLE

Map Reference K8Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAccommodation: 24 hour rates available with 2 partner hotels within a 1 mile radius

Airport(s): Birmingham International 30 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Burton-upon-Trent 1 mile




Conference Rooms: 8

Syndicate rooms: 5

Break Out areas: Bar and Restaurant, conservatory

Private Dining rooms: 3

Leisure Facilities: Museum and daily tours

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees, courtyard 30m x 25m

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lift, museum is accessible

Let’s meet...At the National Brewery Centre we understand not every conference or business meeting is the same, that’s why we’ve put together a range of flexible packages to meet even the toughest of briefs.

We have a range of suites catering from 2 – 400 delegates all of which are complimented by the backdrop of our historic site and its Victorian Heritage buildings.

With direct links to the M42, M6 and the A38 and ample free parking onsite, the National Brewery Centre is an excellent central location for any event or gathering. There are also direct rail and bus links within a few minutes of the Centre.

ContactHorninglow Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1NGt. +44 (0) 1283 532880e. [email protected]. www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk

The national brewery Centre is a unique venue steeped in history but don’t let that fool you into thinking its behind the times in its approach to delivering a successful event. The site boasts modern facilities catering for intimate or large events of any kind. With various rooms to choose from, opportunities to enhance your event with museum tours and beer tasting packages this truly is a unique venue for all the right reasons.

Our Day Delegate Rate offers excellent value for money with all-inclusive packages which deliver everything you need to ensure your meeting runs smoothly and your delegates are well catered for. Our dedicated events team are always on hand and nothing is too much trouble. We look forward to welcoming you to the National Brewery Centre.

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THE REGENT THEATRE AND VICTORIA HALL

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Regent TheatreAuditorium 1600

Piano Bar 200 150 30 100

Gallery 80 20 40

Ambassador Lounge 15 12 16

Circle Bar 60 20 30

Stalls Bar 30 15 30

Victoria HallSponsors Lounge 40 30 20

Upper Circle/Circle 30 20 30

Auditorium 1400 220 250


Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 44 miles; East Midlands 45 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 1.5 miles


Nearest Major Road: A500 0.75 miles; A50 1 mile

Parking: Public car parking nearby

Conference Rooms: 4

Breakout Areas: Atrium, foyer, reception, bars

Private Dining Rooms: 3 max. 250 covers

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, lifts

MAKE IT THEATRICAL

The refurbished and extended Victoria Hall is a 1467 seat concert hall with a magnificent glass roofed atrium. The Regent Theatre is a restored art deco theatre boasting a stunning 1600 seated domed auditorium.

These two iconic buildings offer a variety of theatres, suites and exhibition areas providing inspiring space for corporate and private entertainment, located in the dynamic cultural quarter of Stoke-on-Trent. From product launches, conferences, exhibitions and AGM’s to private parties or themed wedding receptions, events can also be combined with tickets to a West End show, concert or comedy night.

ContactThe Regent Theatre (ST1 1AP) Victoria Hall (ST1 3AD) Cultural Quarter, Stoke-on-Trentt. +44 (0) 1782 211284/211285e. [email protected]. www.atgtickets.com/stoke

The staff and venue were simply amazing – best venue we have been to and everything ran smoothly. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again and would recommend to anyone coming to the area..

NB – Other smaller meeting rooms available – see website for more details

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UTTOXETER RACEOURSE

Situated in a central position between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby, not far from both the M6 and M1, Uttoxeter Racecourse is a highly sought after venue.

A unique setting with stunning views across the Staffordshire countryside, the Racecourse is a sophisticated venue ideal for conferencing, exhibitions, meetings, parties and outdoor events. With 110 acres of land, the venue offers a versatile and flexible conference and events space that can be tailored to your individual requirements. With a choice of 60 suites of different sizes and ample free car parking, the venue is a flexible choice for up to 600 delegates. Contact

Uttoxeter Raceourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter,Staffordshire, ST14 8BD.t +44 (0) 1889 562561e [email protected]. www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk

The team at Uttoxeter went the extra mile to ensure that our conference was a success. From setting up through to the end of the day, the staff were on hand to help with every need and I cannot thank them enough. We were very impressed by the way that our room was set up, we had great service at lunch and I don’t think our day could have been any better.

MAKE IT RACING

Following a £600,000 refurbishment project in 2016, the glass-fronted 1907 suite has become a stylish and adaptable conferencing space. The contemporary design comes fully equipped with an integrated AV system, removable staging and Wi-Fi.

Whatever your requirements, whether you are an established organisation looking for a conference space or the need for large exhibition space, Uttoxeter Racecourse will help you manage your event from start to finish.

Map Reference G6Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): East Midlands; 30 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Uttoxeter station; On-site

Nearest Motorway: M1 25 miles M6 20 miles



Conference Rooms: 3 main conference rooms and exhibition suite

Syndicate rooms: 30

Private Dining Rooms: 18 private boxes

Leisure Facilities: Horse racing



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1907 350 220 300

Premier Bar 320 160 300

Exhibition Hall 600 240 500

Staffordshire Stand 150 130 20 170

Paddock Pavilion 100 100 40 120

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WORLD OF WEDGWOOD

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Darwin Suite 130 120 40







Conference Rooms: 1

Syndicate rooms: 2

Out areas: 3 dining areas


Outdoor Space: Marquees


World of Wedgwood is an inspiring visitor experience, combining an array of engaging attractions that bring to life Wedgwood’s 250 years’ heritage in the British ceramics industry. Set in 240 acres of Staffordshire countryside, just 10 minutes from junction 15 of the M6, Manchester, Birmingham and East Midlands airports are all within an hour drive, and London Euston train station is only 90 minutes away.

Our fascinating tourist attraction is an ideal venue for events, conferences and meetings, boasting a conference room that can cater for up to 130 delegates in a variety of room styles.

ContactWedgwood Drive, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9ER t. +44 (0) 1782 282986e. [email protected]. www.worldofwedgwood.com

The conference facilities at Wedgwood are superb. The staff were very helpful and it offered an impressive venue to wow our clients.

MAKE IT WORLD CLASS

Delegates can take advantage of the attraction’s full facilities including factory tours, museum galleries, creative team building activities, fine dining or even a spot of shopping!

All facilities, including projectors, interactive whiteboards, lectern, flip charts and stationery are included and the events team are happy to help with any special requests.

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CHASEWATER INNOVATION CENTRE

MAKE IT LAKE SIDE

Map Reference G11Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Birmingham International 23 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Lichfield Trent Valley 8 miles

Nearest Motorway: M6 Toll 1 mile

Nearest major road: A5 0.5 mile

Parking: 340+ cars

Conference Rooms: 3

Breakout Areas: Foyer and cafe

Leisure Facilities: Water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, bird watching, rambling, cycling and a steam railway


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking and lift

Chasewater Innovation Centre is innovative in its design and construction, promoting the use of timber as a sustainable building material and a source of renewable energy.

Boasting a prime waterside location within Chasewater Country Park, the centre provides an ideal location for conferences and training in natural surroundings.

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Oak 60 40 40 40

Willow 30 20 20 20

Rowan 10 10 10 10

Facilities include capacity for up to 60 delegates, full, half day and evening rates and fully equipped conference rooms. The centre is open seven days a week and offers catering, refreshments and free parking with good access to the M6 Toll and M6. Conference rooms have disabled access.

ContactChasewater Innovation Centre, Pool Lane, Brownhills, Staffordshire. WS8 7NL. t. +44 (0) 1543 370737e. [email protected]. www.enjoychasewater.co.uk



LICHFIELD GARRICK THEATRE

MAKE IT A THEATRE

‘There’s no business like show business’ Add that extra sparkle to your corporate event, wow your clients with laughter, music and drama, or play to show your company strengths with staged presentations. The Lichfield Garrick has a unique layout, offering a choice of rooms and individual spaces, perfect for different sized meetings and events.

ContactCastle Dyke, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HR t. +44 (0)1543 412110e. [email protected]. www.lichfieldgarrick.com

Map Reference H11Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue information

Airport(s): Birmingham 20 miles East Midlands 33 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Lichfield Trent Valley 1.5 miles



Parking (number of cars): Pay and Display Multi storey opposite

Number of Conference Rooms: 1

Number of Syndicate rooms: 2

Extra Break Out areas: Green Room Bar

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, lift

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Auditorium 547

Studio 134 60

Executive Office 16

Green Room Bar & Café 40

Upper Bar 50

Community Stage 40

Our seated auditorium, fully flexible Studio theatre, and more intimate conference room and Green Room Bar, combine to offer venues for: Conferences, Breakfast Meetings, Evening and Daytime Events.

We also offer full technical support, presentation equipment and catering is available to suit your budget.

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SKY CONFERENCE SUITE AT YMCANS

MAKE IT SKY HIGH



Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent 1 mile



Parking: 40 cars

Conference Rooms: 1

Syndicate Rooms: 4

Breakout Areas: Café and lounge area downstairs and outside viewing platform on the 8th floor

Leisure Facilities: Sports hall, gym, outdoor floodlit pitch

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, marquees, hard pitch

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lifts

ContactSky Conference Suite at YMCANS, Harding Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3AE. t. +44 (0) 1782 222376e. [email protected]. www.ymcans.org.uk

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Sky 40 40 34 40

Boardroom 18

Youth 18

Chapel 30

Interview 6

The Sky Room is a stunning glass conference room on the 8th Floor of YMCANS giving it 360° views across the city. The room boasts its own kitchen, toilet facilities and outside viewing space and has easy access by lift.Centrally located, a short walk from the city centre bus station and Stoke-on-Trent rail

station with ample free parking, the venue provides a convenient central location in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent for your delegates. The YMCA hospitality team offer friendly service and will be happy to meet your catering needs. YMCANS is a not for profit organisation so by using our facilities you are supporting young people in the city.

ContactThe Potters’ Club, Federation House, Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent. ST4 2SA. t. +44 (0) 1782 848869e. [email protected]. www.thepottersclub.co.uk

THE POTTERS’ CLUB

MAKE IT CERAMIC EXCELLENCE


Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 41 miles; Birmingham International 55 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Stoke-on-Trent opposite

Nearest Motorway: M6 J15 4 miles; J16 8 miles

Nearest Major Road: A500/A52 0.25 miles; A34 1 mile

Parking: Limited on-site parking

Conference Rooms: 3

Syndicate Rooms: 1

Breakout Areas: Lounge and bar area

Private Dining Rooms: Johnson Room, Potters’ Room and restaurant

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, parking, lifts

The Potters’ Club is unique in the area and is open to all business people who need the use of good quality exclusive facilities.

As well as serving fine food and wine in our restaurant, there are two private rooms for seminars, events or dinners,

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Johnson 18 18

Potters 80 36 26 50

Restaurant 100 60 30 90

including bar and lounge facilities for informal meetings. It is the perfect all-round place for professionals.

We are ideally located opposite Stoke-on-Trent railway station, and minutes from all major roads and motorway. Car parking available.


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TRENTHAM MONKEY FORESTMap Reference D5Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue informationAirport(s): Manchester 39 miles; Birmingham International 54 miles; East Midlands 47 miles; Liverpool 55 miles.



Nearest major road: A34 Adjacent


Conference Rooms: 1

Break Out areas: Banana café, Monkey Forest

Private Dining Rooms: Conference Room (Daytime only)

Leisure Facilities: Walk around Monkey Forest


Disabled Facilities: Toilets, Parking

Set within one of the UK’s most unique attractions and home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques, Monkey Forest is the ideal venue for small conferences and company away days.The modern conference facility provides a fun, creative and relaxing working environment for all. Monkey Forest offers free Wi-Fi, unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits with delegates also having the opportunity to discover the 140 Barbary macaques living at the Trentham Estate.

ContactTrentham Monkey Forest, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent. ST4 8AYt. +44 (0) 1782 659845e. [email protected]. www.monkey-forest.com

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Conference Room 60 - 26 -

A warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and first class customer service await delegates and with Monkey Forest located within easy reach of the M6, with free parking and a hotel on site, it’s the perfect venue for your conference.

MAKE IT WILD

Support servicesGO APE CANNOCK CHASE

MAKE IT ADVENTUROUS

Reach new heights as a team with Go Ape. Whizzing through the trees on our zip wires and exploring the forest floor on our Segways is a sure-fire way of injecting a bit of spirit into team building. This kind of team building establishes a strong sense of trust, motivation and rapport. All tribes leave us with huge grins across their faces and that, to us, means we’ve succeeded in our mission.

ContactBirches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQt. +44 (0) 845 8381618e. [email protected]. www.goape.co.uk/events

Get in touch with our Go Ape Corporate Events Team to get your tribe in the trees. You can rely on our friendly team to guarantee you a day out you’ll never forget.

Map Reference F9Venue type: Non-Residential

Venue information Airport(s): Birmingham International 31 miles

Nearest Main Line Station: Cannock 7 miles




Break Out areas: Forest Shelter

Outdoor Space: Teambuilding, Marquees

Disabled Facilities: Toilets, Parking

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