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Meeting planners know that a superb destination for conferences, meetings and events where business and pleasure go hand in hand is the glorious county of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Though proud of its industrial and built heritage, one of Gloucestershire’s outstanding attractions is its breathtaking natural landscape which boasts the Cotswolds, the ancient Forest of Dean and the Severn Valley making it an ideal location for adventurous outdoor teambuilding events and corporate activities whilst also providing idyllic rural hideaways for corporate retreats and undisturbed meetings.
Villages, towns and cities provide diverse urban bases from which conference delegates can explore the region and experience its hospitality and charm. Chipping Campden, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Regency town of Cheltenham and the city of Gloucester provide a varied selection of environments and meeting venues ranging from striking historic buildings and country house hotels to illustrious sporting venues and academic establishments. Whatever the event, whether a large conference, exhibition, banquet or wedding, Gloucestershire has the perfect venue for you!
As the M5 runs through the county north to south, conference delegates will find the region easy to access from the motorway network as well as via excellent rail links and flights into Bristol or Birmingham airports.
The county is synonymous with horseracing thanks to the prestigious Cheltenham Racecourse, which boasts vast exhibition space alongside numerous conference and banqueting suites with maximum capacity for 2,250 delegates, whilst alternative sporting venues include the Beaufort Polo Club, Cirencester Town FC and Gloucester Rugby. A reputation for educational excellence leads to an abundance of academic venues also well equipped to cater for conferences, meetings, banquets and hospitality events including the highly regarded Cheltenham Ladies College as well as the University of Gloucestershire FCH, University of Gloucestershire Park Campus, Dean Close School, Fire Service College, Royal Agricultural College, Westonbirt School, University of Gloucestershire Oxtalls, Stroud College and Hawkward College. Impressive civic and historic venue Cheltenham Town Hall offers 5 conference spaces with capacity for 1,000 delegates whilst the equally imposing Pittville Pump Room also caters for large delegate groups. Spectacular backdrops for corporate events and weddings can also be found in castles and stately homes such as Sudeley Castle, Clearwell Castle and Berkeley Castle as well as the Gloucester Cathedral Function Suite and Gloucester Guildhall whilst those looking for a more unique and unusual venue would do well to consider the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre which offers an inspirational natural setting for up to 300 delegates, as does the Great Tythe Barn. Of the hotels in the county several are impeccable country house hotels offering tranquil locations with picturesque grounds ideal for teambuilding events as well as elegant conference and banqueting suites perfect for hospitality events, private corporate retreats and weddings. Fine examples include Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, the Dormy House Hotel, Charingworth Manor, the striking Dumbleton Hall Hotel, Barcelo Cheltenham Park Hotel and Ellenborough Park. Modern city centre alternatives include the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre and Thistle Cheltenham. Major hotel groups represented in the county of Gloucestershire include Bespoke Hotels, Greene King, Hallmark Hotels, InterContinental Hotel Group and Mercure.
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At Thistle Cheltenham, we like to think we’re continuing the tradition of the Cheltenham hotel spa. As well as 122 bedrooms, including suites, we have our Otium Health & Leisure Club. We have 15 meeting rooms, the largest seating 400 people theatre-style, making this an ideal choice for business and parties.
Home of the Gold Cup, Cheltenham Racecourse is a world famous sporting venue with superb facilities for conferences, exhibitions, banquets, Christmas parties and major PR events. Catering for 2 to 2,250 guests and with free parking for 12,500 cars, it has the versatility to stage profile corporate or private function.
Ellenborough Park is an ancient house on the original Cheltenham Racecourse estate which has been restored as an exceptional destination hotel. Providing the best in hotel accommodation and service, it is ideal for romantic interludes, weddings, conferences and celebrations.
The Cheltenham Park Hotel has 152 bedrooms and 12 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 320 theatre style. Business facilities are available for use by delegates. This venue boasts 1 restaurant and 1 bar. The venue has grounds available for events. The Cheltenham Park Hotel has 170 on-site parking spaces.
Get down to business in one of the six meeting rooms for 12 to 140 delegates, all with internet access. Dine in Georgian style at Dearmans Restaurant and take in the views of our stately grounds and lake. Have a long dip in the Sebastian Coe Health Club's indoor pool, or take your kids for a splash in our toddler pool.
Only a mile a half from Cheltenham centre Pittville Pump Room is a magnificent Grade 1 listed building that in Regency times was the largest of the town’s spas. Situated in public parkland and surrounded by a grand colonnade opening into the impressive hall with its ornate domed ceiling and original crystal chandeliers.
Set in the heart of cosmopolitan Cheltenham the Town Hall is a unique place to hold your corporate or private event. Dating from the turn of the twentieth century and steeped in entertainment history with many famous names having performed here. Our team of event managers will make sure everything runs smoothly for you.
In the heart of the Cotwolds, this Luxury country house hotel is far enough away from everyday life... But not too far to make getting back a strain. Wyck Hill House is pleased to announce it has officially been granted AA Four-Star status, and the Restaurant has received it's AA 2 Rosette Award.
Charingworth Manor is the perfect setting for a Cotswold business event. Three bespoke function rooms will give you the flexibility whatever the number of delegates, 26 luxurious bedrooms will accommodate your group comfortably, and the beautiful grounds and spa mean that everyone can find time to relax.
Town centre location with NCP Parking adjacent. This newly built modern hotel offers 3 large purpose built meeting rooms designed to suit any event & budget. This hotel also offers Great Room Area ideal for large events up to 220 people and beautifully landscaped courtyard for al fresco informal meetings. 132 modern en suite bedrooms also...
If you’re looking for a venue that will inspire, motivate and impress, come and see the newly built Cheltenham & Gloucester Grandstand at Kingsholm, home of Gloucester Rugby. Incorporating our fully catered banqueting and conference facilities, the new facility is one of the most impressive venues in the Cotswolds and South West of Englan...
Dumbleton Hall Hotel is a traditional 19th century Manor House set in 19 acres of private gardens and woodland with a private lake. The hotel is surrounded by stunning views of the Bredon Hill, Cotswold Hills and Broadway Tower.
Hidden behind the masquerade of a manor house hotel lies Gloucester's premier conference and event centre.The fantastic Hatherley suite is available to comfortably accommodate 400 guests for a meeting or 340 for a banquet, along with a host of individual meeting suites each with there own character for meetings from 2-150 guests
Located just off junction 14 of the M5 near Bristol with car parking, this four star hotel is set within 30 acres of parkland and is a superb venue for business meetings, conferences, training sessions and incentives. There is an impressive array of conference rooms and private suites, as well as grounds which are ideal for outdoor events...
Many years of operating the Cotswold's most impressive purpose-built conference suite has given us an insight into what you want. Comfortable chairs, natural daylight, air conditioning, room to breathe, room to get up and walk around, rooms to break out into. When you talk to our dedicated conference team, it's a meeting of minds.
This is how we define 4-star luxury, a level of expectation that begins with our superb setting – 15 acres of cherished gardens and beyond, the gently undulating Cotswolds. Our 122 bedrooms develop the ambience, with every detail designed for comfort. Enjoy in-house movies, personal tea and coffee making, WiFi technology and room service....
It is hard to imagine a more inspirational venue for Cotswolds business meetings, conferences, functions and events than the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel. This brand new venue has been specifically designed to meet the sophisticated demands of today’s business events.
It still contains may of its original features such as wooden beams, mill workings and artefacts. This is a very popular destination dining venue. The superb daily carvery with fresh vegetables and choice of roasts is an extremely popular major feature and is served alongside the varied main menu offering a range of dishes.
Why not combine entertaining your guests to Luncheon or Dinner and a first class Polo Match with exclusive use of the Club House and/or Marquee for a conference or seminar. The Beaufort Polo Club prides itself on its warm, friendly atmosphere.
The Old Manse Hotel is a delightful English Country Hotel and Restaurant overlooking the River Windrush, which flows gently through the centre of this picture post card Cotswold village. The hotel has 15 ensuite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar. There is one small function room, which can accommodate up to 10 guests.