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Meeting planners seeking a less conspicuous destination in which to host conferences, meetings and events will appreciate the county of Somerset, an area still being discovered by event organisers but which delivers beyond expectation. Situated in the South West of England, this beautiful and peaceful county comprises rolling hills and ancient woodlands such as the Blackdown Hills, Mendips, Quantock Hills and renowned Exmoor National Park alongside flat countryside, rivers and coastline to offer a varied landscape perfect for both land and water-based teambuilding events and corporate activities.
Boasting the best of town, country and coast locations, Somerset will charm and inspire conference delegates. The magnificence of coastal Weston-super-Mare, England’s smallest city Wells, former industrial hub Yeovil, the county town of Taunton and heritage city of Bath all provide a varied yet superbly well equipped selection of conference and event venues able to cater for all requirements with traditional warmth and hospitality. Remarkable historic buildings sit alongside prestigious sporting venues, academic establishments and delightful country house hotels to offer something for everyone in this relatively undiscovered meetings region.
The area benefits from good access to the motorway network via the M5, excellent rail connections including direct services to London and the Midlands, and nearby airports at Bristol, Exeter and Bournemouth for international conference delegates.
An area rich in culture and heritage as well as outstanding natural beauty, Somerset has a rich sporting tradition and therefore offers event planners a wealth of sporting venues to choose from catering for conferences and corporate hospitality alike. These include Bath Racecourse & Conference Centre, Somerset County Cricket Club, Bath Rugby Club, Oak Manor Golf Club, Taunton Racecourse, Bath City FC, Wincanton Racecourse, Hyde Park Taunton, Ivel Barbarians Rugby Club and Woodspring Stadium. The Bath and West Showground is an exceptional unusual and sporting venue comprising vast conference and exhibition space with capacity for 4,000 delegates on a 240 acre site. Also amongst the unique venues able to provide unusual settings for meetings and corporate events are the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Haynes International Motor Museum, the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall and The Forum in Bath, which alone provides an auditorium for large events accommodating up to 1,700 delegates as well as conference rooms for both large and small groups. Dedicated conference centres such as the Taunton Conference Centre, Kings Conference Centre and Westland Conference Centre provide adaptable meeting spaces suitable for conferences, exhibitions, banquets and hospitality events whilst the Grand Pier offers a truly unique setting for 2,600 delegates to participate in teambuilding events, training seminars, meetings, conferences, exhibitions and banquets with magnificent views being located a quarter of a mile out to sea! The region also boasts several cultural venues fully equipped to cater for corporate events including the Playhouse Theatre, Swan Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath and impressive Winter Gardens with its seafront location and choice of suites with capacity for 500 delegates. Academic venues Kings College Taunton, Taunton School, The ARC and the University of Bath offer versatile conference and exhibition halls, meeting and training rooms as well as banqueting suites whilst those seeking a more spectacular backdrop would do well to consider one of the many striking historic venues in the county including Bath Historic Buildings, stately home Bishops Palace and Gardens, Halsway Manor and The Castle at Taunton. There are a number of truly outstanding hotels in the county including country house hotels such as Rookery Manor and Orchardleigh House & Estate, boutique hotel Charlton House and Bailbrook House Hotel, an idyllic setting for corporate retreats, meetings and weddings. Major hotel groups represented in the county of Somerset include Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Bespoke Hotels, Greene King, Hilwood Hotels & Resorts, Macdonald Hotels and Old English Inns.
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Originally built for hospitality and entertainment, the historic public buildings in Bath still provide a unique atmosphere and style that you and your guests will never forget. Whether for a large conference, discreet meeting, company party, gala dinner or a client presentation, you will enjoy one of the most magnificent buildings in Ba...
On days that we are not racing the indoor facilities provide exclusive views and a unique ambience that is perfect for wedding receptions, conferences, meetings, and exhibitions. For out door events such as horse and pony shows, dog shows or car rallies we have up to 90 stables and approximately 50 acres of flat grassland.
Combe Grove Manor Hotel has 42 bedrooms and 6 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 100 theatre style. Business facilities are available for use by delegates. This award winning venue boasts 2 restaurants and 1 bar. The venue has grounds available for events. Combe Grove Manor has 150 on-site parking spaces.
There are few conference venues that can match The Orangery, the East Wing or a Marquee at Charlton House for style and inspiration. These are conference venues that make meetings work harder. Space, light, colour and comfort all make a big difference to conferences, meetings, brainstorming sessions, presentations.
Located in the heart of Somerset, and yet just 2 miles from the M5, The Castle Hotel offers the perfect venue for a range of events from 1:2:1 interviews to training, parties and weddings. Exclusive use is also available. This award winning venue boasts a modern brasserie, BRAZZ, 2 bars, a pretty garden and 60 on-site parking spaces.
Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2000 years - and the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel has the tradition of hospitality, not to mention all the amenities and style, that guests expect of a five-star hotel. Secluded withing its own grounds the hotel is a perfect retreat. The hotel features a Spa, 6 conference rooms and 129 bedrooms.
Bailbrook House opened in 2002 following a substantial refurbishment and is the benchmark for UK meetings venues. 78 executive double bedrooms and suites, top quality leisure facilities including spa bath, sauna, gym and floodlit tennis and fantastic meeting rooms to suit the most demanding meeting planner.
The Manor Hotel Yeovil offers 3 Conference rooms with a capacity of up to a maximum of 150 people Theatre Style and FREE WiFi throughout the whole hotel. With 42 Bedrooms in the heart of the Somerset Town of Yeovil the Manor has easy access via the A303
Small, cosy, friendly bar with a real fire when its cold and gloomy outside . Real ales served with glowing reports from the Cask Marque accreditation scheme.
The Winter Gardens at Weston-super-Mare combines refined twenties elegance with the very best modern conference facilities. This outstanding venue occupies a prominent position at the heart of Weston's seafront. Built in 1927 the building has been sympathetically modernised and equipped with up to date facilities.