Conference and Meeting venues in Derry

Synonymous with friendly charm and a vibrant atmosphere, Derry is fast developing its reputation as a destination of choice for conferences, meetings and events.

Situated on the banks of the River Foyle, this cultural centre blends a modern city outlook with timeless heritage. The only completely walled city in the British Isles, Derry is the gateway to Ireland’s northwest region which comprises idyllic river and countryside settings ideal for land and water-based teambuilding events and corporate activities. Meeting venues range from contemporary conference centres to historic venues full of character, all nonetheless offering exceptional conference and banqueting facilities for successful and memorable corporate events.

Derry is easy to reach by road using the M2/A6 route having reached Ireland via ferry services to Belfast from Stranraer and Cairnryan in Scotland and Liverpool in England, or via flights into City of Derry or Belfast airports for international conference delegates.

The Millenium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre is an outstanding conference venue and the largest in the North West, with choice of 21 versatile, state-of-the-art meeting spaces suited to conferences, banquets, exhibitions and corporate events for up to 1,000 delegates. The Void is another cultural venue suited to smaller events providing exhibition space as well as a conference room for up to 60 delegates. Academic venue the University of Ulster offers modern conferencing facilities at the Magee Campus in Derry whilst striking historic venue the Guildhall also offers a variety of meeting and conference spaces. Drenagh is one of the great Georgian country estates of NW Ireland, boasting a spectacular country house set in 1,000 acres perfect for teambuilding events, weddings and corporate hospitality. There are 4 meeting rooms alongside a grand pavilion able to cater for 500 delegates providing the ideal setting for tranquil business retreats and corporate events. Derry hotels include the Radisson Blu Roe Park Resort, an elegant and unique conference and events venue with 7 meeting suites able to accommodate up to 450 delegates also boasting a golf course and spa facilities on site. Alternatives include the Everglades Hotel, Beech Hill Country House Hotel, a delightful manor house with 32 acres for teambuilding events alongside 3 conference rooms, and the contemporary City Hotel Derry with its riverside location and 9 conference suites with capacity for 350 delegates.