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Combining city and countryside locations, the county of Leicestershire appeals to discerning meeting planners as a destination in which to host conferences, meetings and events at the true heart of England.
With not only the National Forest but numerous country parks and waterways to explore the county is an ideal environment for outdoor pursuit teambuilding events and corporate activities whether taking advantage of the cycleways, footpaths and activity centres on land or indulging in watersports such as windsurfing or canoeing.
The beautiful landscape, dotted with delightful villages and market towns such as Melton Mowbray and Loughborough, will also inspire those heading to hideaway country house hotels for corporate retreats and undisturbed strategy meetings whilst the cosmopolitan city of Leicester caters for urbanites with a diverse and vibrant selection of state-of-the-art meeting venues. Contemporary conference centres, striking historic buildings, renowned academic and sporting venues co-exist between city and country settings to provide the widest possible range of event venues able to cater for all capacities.
Leicestershire has undoubtedly become a popular conference destination thanks to its central location which is easy to reach from all parts of the UK and abroad. At the centre of the motorway network, the county is extremely accessible by road whilst being on the London to Sheffield train route makes rail connections easy. International delegates will find East Midlands and Birmingham airports ideally located for convenient travel to Leicestershire by air.
The city offers a wealth of outstanding venues however those in the surrounding area of the county are equally well equipped with the additional benefit of tranquillity and open space for those seeking a more relaxing conference experience. Leicester considers its centrally located conference hub to consist of exceptional venues such as Athena and Curve, 2 architecturally unique and memorable buildings with capacity for between 750-1,000 delegates. There are also several dedicated conference centres such as Beaumanor Hall Conference Centre and the Pera Innovation Park Conference Centre, which is situated in 14 acres of scenic grounds and offers flexible meeting and exhibition spaces able to accommodate 500 delegates for corporate events. The Peepul Centre is a multi-purpose venue whilst prestigious sporting venues with extensive conference and banqueting facilities include Leicester City FC, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester Tigers, Leicester Racecourse and Conference Centre and Donnington Park, which alone boasts a conference and exhibition centre with capacity for 2,500 delegates. Academic venues in the area are also highly experienced in providing adaptable spaces for conferences, meetings, training events, corporate hospitality and weddings including De Montfort University, Holywell Park Conference Centre located on the forest edge, Loughborough Campus Conference and Sports Venue and the University of Leicester. Loughborough Town Hall, a civic venue, and the Haymarket Theatre, a cultural venue, offer a choice of conference and meeting rooms whilst those looking for something a little more unusual will appreciate Melton Mowbray Market and the award winning National Space Centre, again a distinctive and unique venue sure to surprise delegates. The historic Empire Conference and Banqueting Hall and stately home Stanford Hall add elegant grandeur to banquets, hospitality events and corporate retreats whilst amongst the numerous impressive conference-minded hotels in the county are the modern Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, Mercure Leicester City Hotel, Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel and the captivating Stapleford Park, an exquisite country house hotel and 500 acre estate perfectly for teambuilding events and corporate activities, banqueting, conferences, corporate retreats and weddings. Major hotel groups represented in Leicestershire include Brook Hotels, Campanile, Days Inn, Hilton, Liquid and Marriott.
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Combine your meeting with excellent accommodation and fine food for the perfect business stay in a modern hotel with top-class amenities in a quiet suburb of the city. Comfortable and well-equipped conference facilities can seat up to 400 delegates.
Hinckley Island Hotel nestles in the heart of Leicestershire and is conveniently just a short drive from the M69, M1 and M6. Coventry. Birmingham, Leicester and the NEC are within half an hour, making it the ideal venue for meetings and events.
Westfield House Hotel in Leicester offers 48 spacious and modern bedrooms as well as suites, a restaurant, 4 meeting rooms and indoor swimming pool and spa, Restaurant and Bar.
Located on the Leicestershire/Warwickshire border, only 2 minutes from the M69 Motorway network. This country house hotel has everything you need for a successful Business Meeting, Exhibitions, Banqueting, Road Shows and Conferences in 2 self-contained conference suites and, for unwinding later, Romans health and leisure complex with FREE...
Choose the Mercure Leicester hotel where Victorian charm meets modern comfort in Leicester's city centre. Just 26 miles from East Midlands Airport and 500 metres from Leicester railway station, the hotel is a great location to do business. Our 10 flexible meeting can host anything from an intimate meeting for 10 to a conference for 400...
From £29.95 + VAT Day Delegate Rate we are the ideal venue to hold meetings away from the office environment. Easy to find, just off J12 A/M42. 3 purpose built conference rooms, 89 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, great leisure facilities . 24 Hour Delegate Packages available, in house fitness team and therapists can provide unique addition to e...
St Martins House stands in the heart of the historic quarter of the city of Leicester. Beneath it are the foundations of the fort that was basis for Roman Leicester, and on top of that lie medieval and more contemporary remains.
A magnificent private house, The house is not open to the general public but offers excellent facilities as a conference and corporate entertainment venue. Up to 150 guests can be seated and the 20 acres of gardens provide a perfect setting for larger meetings using marquees.
Leicester Tigers match days are an incredible experience, but we don't just play Rugby. Welford Road is open every day for business and pleasure, from product launches, conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, weddings and family parties, whatever the occasion the stadium is a superb venue.
Kilworth House Hotel is the perfect business venue. It offers grandeur and intimacy in equal measure - space to plan your next five years, the warmth to put your clients at ease, and a quiet corner in which to close a deal.
Highpoint has 28 bedrooms and 15 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 130 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. Highpoint has 65 on-site parking spaces. Free wifi available
Our meeting rooms were purpose built in 2010 to offer spacious and modern facilities for our training team. We are now able to offer our facilities as a venue for meetings and conferences to both the public and private sector. All proceeds from the hire of the rooms goes to Rainbow’s Hospice to care for children with live-limiting conditi...
The City Rooms is a Georgian, Grade 1 listed banqueting venue with boutique rooms in the heart of Leicester city centre. After a careful two year restoration and refurbishment project The City Rooms has been brought back to life. Opening its doors once again for business in October 2006, it is now a very popular venue for Conferences and ...
Donington Park is the ideal multi-use venue for events ranging in capacity from 2 to 6000 delegates with 80% of the UK being within 2 hours driving distance. Often our customers choose Donington because it adds uniqueness and excitement to any product launch, exhibition, trade show, conference meaning delegates will remember their excit...
Set amongst twelve acres of landscaped gardens, Scalford Hall captures the true escence of an Edwardian Country House. At the heart of Leicestershire’s picturesque countrywide this delightful venue provides a refreshing change from the pressures of contemporary business life, allowing the business in hand uninterrupted focus.
Loughborough Campus is the UK's largest and most extensive single conference site. The 410 acre site features outstanding exhibition, meeting and conference facilities for up to 2000 delegates, restaurants, cafes, bars, entertainment venues and superb sport and leisure facilities.
A centre of excellence for learning and development. The NSPCC National Training Centre offers an extensive range of purpose-built training and conference facilities for hire.
Situated close to the heart of Leicester City with stunning views over-looking 200 acres, The Leicester Racecourse and Conference Centre offers a wide range of facilities for conferences, training days, private parties and corporate hospitality.
Located in the heart of the Midlands, one mile north of Leicester City Centre, the National Space Centre is the ideal venue to hold an event that is out of this world. Whether you are organising a seminar for 30 or a stylish drinks reception for 300, let us provide you with a fascinating backdrop, first class catering and excellent servi...
Burleigh Court is the UK's most extensive 4 star conference centres and hotel, with 225 quality bedrooms ranging from luxury executive suites to standard ensuites, top specification training rooms and a versatile exhibition area, superb restaurant and private dining.