With a breathtaking landscape and a blend of British and French influences,
Jersey is an escapist destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events.
Famed for its hospitality and with a reputation for business acumen
Jersey encapsulates everything any
meeting planner or delegate could want, boasting idyllic countryside and coastal locations for
teambuilding events and
corporate activities, magnificent
historic venues, a modern stadium and a host of world-class
hotels. The island is a
unique meeting destination that will enhance and inspire any
conference,
corporate event or
wedding.
Conference delegates can reach Jersey by air via flights from numerous UK mainland and international airports and by ferry from Poole, Weymouth, Portsmouth and St Malo.
The largest
conference and
exhibition centre on the island is
Fort Regent and Springfield Stadium. Originally a Napoleonic fortress with 20 acres of astonishing views, the stadium has two outstanding
conference halls with capacity for up to 2,000 delegates, vast
exhibition space and a wealth of leisure facilities. Cultural
venues include
Jersey Opera House with 3
meeting spaces including a
historic theatre able to accommodate 625 delegates, and
Jersey Arts Centre with a range of diverse and flexible
meeting rooms and
exhibition space for up to 250 delegates.
Unusual venues include the
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust whose International Training Centre provides
conference space in a spectacular natural setting dedicated to saving species from extinction, and
La Mare Wine Estate a tranquil environment with a choice of
conference rooms for up to 300 delegates offering wine-based
teambuilding events.
Jersey Heritage offers a selection of fascinating historical sites including
Elizabeth Castle, a truly majestic and
unique venue only accessible at low tide with capacity for up to 500 delegates,
Mont Orgueil Castle dating from the 13th Century, and the
Maritime Museum set in the old harbour’s granite warehouses to name a few.
Jersey hotels include the highly acclaimed
Longueville Manor with 3
meeting spaces and impressive grounds,
The Club Hotel and Spa with 2 well-equipped
conference suites,
The Somerville Hotel, a delightful country house hotel with extensive
conference and
banqueting facilities, and
L’Horizon Hotel and Spa a stylish setting for any
wedding,
event or
conference for up to 300 delegates.