Newport is becoming an increasingly popular
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events and it is easy to see why!
Surrounded by beautiful landscapes including the Wye Valley, the Vale of Usk, the Brecon Beacons, the Forest of Dean and the coast, it is an ideal choice for outdoor pursuit
teambuilding events and
corporate activities both on land and water
. Boasting over 30 golf courses in the region, including Europe’s largest complex of championship golf courses, also makes Newport a tranquil haven for
corporate golf events, whilst the region’s industrial and
historic past is evident in castles and
country houses sure to provide impressive backdrops for secluded
conference retreats,
weddings and
hospitality events. An incredibly diverse selection of
meeting venues ranging from
historic houses to modern
conferences centres, sporting venues to nature reserves, cater for all
corporate events whether large or small with ease and expertise, meaning Newport really is a
conference destination where you can have it all!
Newport is easy to reach being situated on the M4 corridor with easy access to the M48, M50 and M5 also, via good rail links and flights into Cardiff or Bristol airports for international conference delegates.
Meeting planners are spoilt for choice in Newport given the wide variety of conference venues available. Those seeking a sporting venue should consider Newport Rugby Club, Tredegar Park Golf Club and Newport International Sports Village to name but a few, the latter not only being home to several meeting rooms and a stadium able to accommodate 1,200 delegates but also to Wales National Velodrome. The Celtic Manor Resort is an exceptional venue combining sport, leisure, accommodation and conference and banqueting facilities. Set in 1,400 acres, there are not only 2 hotels, one a charming a historic manor house, but also 3 championship golf courses and numerous leisure facilities alongside a conference centre and 1,200sqm exhibition space, which is why this superb 5 star venue is consistently voted Top UK Conference Hotel by those in the industry. Unusual venues include the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre, perfect for small delegate group meetings and training events, and Newport Wetlands Reserve, offering conference and meeting rooms set in stunning, peaceful surroundings for the ideal getaway. The Newport Centre is a versatile leisure and entertainment venue experienced in hosting large events and exhibitions having capacity for up to 2,024 delegates plus several further conference spaces of various sizes, whilst The Riverfront also offers a choice of fully equipped meeting spaces with capacity for up to 489 delegates and the Dolman Theatre provides meeting rooms, exhibition space and a 400 seat theatre for large conferences and events. Community venues such as The Conference Centre at Newport YMCA, the Share Centre and Pill Mill offer extensive conference facilities for large and small meetings and training events. The King’s Centre is an unusual venue in the heart of Newport with capacity for up to 900 delegates whereas academic venue the University of Wales provides first class conference and banqueting facilities alongside teambuilding events at 2 state-of-the-art campus locations. Historic venues include the characterful Caldicot Castle which provides a distinctive setting, and Tredegar House, both grand venues perfect for meeting retreats, exhibitions, conferences, banquets and weddings. Newport hotels also offer outstanding conference and banqueting facilities, for example Cwrt Bleddyn Hotel and Spa, which dates from the 16th Century, offers elegant meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates whilst the Hilton Newport offers 9 conference suites able to accommodate up to 320 delegates.