Ross-on-Wye, considered to be the birthplace of the British tourism industry, is also a captivating
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events.
Being set high on a sandstone cliff overlooking a large loop in the River Wye and on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, Ross-on-Wye offers beautiful locations for both land and water-based
teambuilding events and
corporate activities whilst providing less daring delegates with a picturesque,
historic market town to explore. Tudor timber houses strikingly display the town’s heritage whilst
meeting venues include several
conference-minded hotels, given the area being a tourist hot spot.
Historic venues and
country house hotels provide stunning backdrops for
corporate events and
weddings in a tranquil and truly inspirational setting.
Ross-on-Wye is easy to reach via the M50, via rail connections at nearby Ledbury and Gloucester, and via flights into Bristol or Cardiff airports for international conference delegates.
Bishopswood Village Hall has a comprehensive and flexible range of meeting facilities with 3 conference spaces available including a main hall with capacity for 160 delegates, whereas Bishopswood House is a delightful historic venue set in a 1,000 acre estate, perfect for corporate retreats, teambuilding events and weddings, with a selection of meeting and training rooms catering for up to 85 delegates. Pengethley Manor is a spectacular Georgian country house hotel set in 15 acres incorporating a purpose-built conference, meeting and training centre comprising 2 well equipped rooms for all corporate events, whilst Caradoc Court, reputed to be the former home of a knight of King Arthur’s legendary round table, is an imposing historic venue sure to impress delegates, providing an idyllic setting for weddings, conferences, meeting retreats and corporate hospitality events. Ross-on-Wye hotels also include the charming Glewstone Court, a country house hotel suited to intimate business retreats and small meetings having capacity for up to 20 delegates, whereas the Royal Hotel offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside alongside four conference suites with capacity for up to 120 delegates. Parkfields Country House specialises in providing first class conference and banqueting facilities for corporate events and weddings boasting 7 meeting spaces set within 11 acres of sensational countryside.