County Londonderry offers meeting planners and delegates the best of both worlds being a destination for conferences, meetings and events that offers vibrant cities alongside rural tranquillity. Set in the north west of Northern Ireland, the county has become somewhat of a conference capital thanks not only to the diversity of conference venues available but also to its remarkable landscape, boasting glorious beaches, lush green countryside and meandering rivers.
An idyllic setting for teambuilding events and corporate activities, daring delegates can indulge in both land and water-based events while those less adventurous can be inspired by the endless views and wide open spaces. Urbanites will undoubtedly appreciate the renowned walled city of Derry which offers contemporary city chic alongside heritage, charm and culture. Striking historic buildings rub shoulders with elite academic venues and country house hotels to provide an intriguing range of meeting venues well equipped to cater for all events.
Conference delegates will find the county easily accessible by road using the M2 and A6 or A54 having reached Belfast using regular ferry services from England or Scotland or via flights into Belfast or City of Derry airports.
One of the aspects that conference organisers will value about County Londonderry is that venues here are able to accommodate large and small delegate groups whilst providing state-of-the-art facilities to ensure successful events. One such venue is the exceptional Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre which regularly hosts, large conferences, exhibitions, banquets, training and corporate hospitality events in versatile spaces sure to impress. Alternatively, academic venue the University of Ulster provides a selection of modern conferencing facilities ideal for training events, seminars and meetings, whereas those seeking to experience the region’s heritage should consider the beautiful historic Guildhall or Dungiven Castle, situated in 22 acres of grounds with views of the sublime Sperrin Mountains. The captivating estate of Drenagh offers a country house retreat setting for luxurious corporate events, teambuilding activities and romantic weddings set in 1,000 secluded acres. Being popular with tourists and business travellers alike, County Londonderry offers a range of both leisure and conference-minded hotels where meeting rooms and banqueting suites come in all shapes and sizes to cater for any event. These include the Everglades Hotel, the City Hotel Derry which offers a delightful riverside position with capacity for 350 delegates, and the exemplary Roe Park Resort, a truly unique conference and events venue incorporating an 18 hole golf course for corporate golf events alongside 7 conference and banqueting suites able to accommodate 450 delegates. Major hotel groups represented in County Londonderry include Ramada.