Bringing you the latest on new venues, venues offering something just that little bit different, others which are hitting the refurbishment trail and those that simply have a story to tell! And don’t worry, if we’re giving you the heads up on venues that aren’t available to review just yet, they soon will be!
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
WHO – P&J Live, Aberdeen, Scotland
WHAT – Extensive, sustainable event centre with capacity for up to 15,000
WHY – Be one of the first to experience this dynamic, multi-functional event space
P&J Live is Scotland’s new event venue and arena boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities for organisers and delegates across the globe. The £333 million development replaces the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre and is operated by ASM Global, the largest venue operator in the world. 48,000 sqm of world class multi-purpose event space includes seven conference suites, three exhibition halls, eleven meeting rooms, a 15,000 capacity arena, luxurious hospitality suites, show deck, VIP lounge, and a high-end 150 seater restaurant. Close by are two on-site hotels – the adjoining 4-star Hilton and the Aloft Hotel with 200 and 150 bedrooms respectively. The centre is extremely environmentally friendly boasting its own energy centre, which uses local renewable resources and advanced technologies to produce an energy eco-system. Located right next to Aberdeen International Airport, – the UK’s most connected regional airport – and close to both Aberdeen’s new western peripheral route and rail links, P&J Live is set to become an internationally known events centre right across the World.
JUST THAT LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT…
WHO – Warbrook House Hotel, Eversley, Hampshire
WHAT – Magnificent mansion, with magnificent Garden Suite Marquee for 450
WHY – An exciting new large venue alternative close to the M3 and M4
As you reach the end of the tree-lined driveway, Warbrook House Hotel sweeps into view: a magnificent Grade I listed mansion designed by renowned architect John James in 1724, set in 130 acres of Grade II listed gardens, complete with its very own Versailles-style canal. So to find a 450 capacity permanent glass marquee, tucked behind the main house is a big surprise! Warbrook’s Garden Suite is one of the largest spaces of it’s type in the area and is truly impressive. The brand new, purpose built structure has its own finishing kitchen, fully functioning private bar and integrated bathrooms. Basic AV equipment is included in the hire, but the Garden Suite is a true blank canvas for any large scale conference, exhibition, award ceremony or team building event. Even in the middle of winter, the excellent heating systems ensure nobody gets cold and in summer, the large decking terrace is perfect for celebrations as guests spill outside and enjoy the beautiful gardens. With close proximity to both the M3 & M4, fast rail connections to the capital and Heathrow Airport just a few miles away, Warbrook House now offers a great new facility to support its’ excellent existing conference, meeting and training rooms.
MORE THAN A LICK OF PAINT
WHO – Wychwood Park Hotel, near Crewe, Cheshire
WHAT – Extensive number of meeting and training rooms located in beautiful setting
WHY – Recently refurbished and run by an experience onsite operational team
Wychwood Park Hotel and Golf Club has long been popular with conference and meeting organisers. And now following a £3 million pound makeover, to its bedrooms, restaurant and public areas it is now very much on the map – particularly for those organisers looking for a venue between Manchester and Birmingham. This stylish, modern conference centre set in 200 acres of Cheshire countryside boasts an impressive 27 meeting, training and conference rooms including two banqueting suites for up to 400 delegates. We like the close proximity to the syndicate rooms which are just across the corridor from the meeting space, plus the natural light that floods in. Wychwood really understands the needs of training and meeting delegates. Britta filter still and sparkling water is sustainably produced in-house. The new coffee and refreshment station offers an array of unlimited drinks and snacks available throughout the day for those on DDR and 24–Hour packages. Conference stationary is plentiful in each room and the new coloured feature walls, furniture and small touches such as the magic plug sockets on each table is a big hit especially for three or four day residential training and assessment centres. SPECIAL OFFER: Check out Wychwood Park’s Spring 2020 Conference Offer where 1 in 10 delegates are free of charge and all delegates receive a healthy complimentary breakfast!
https://www.meetingsclub.com/offers/wychwood-park-conference-offer/
STORY TO TELL
WHO – Glaziers Hall, London Bridge, London SE1
WHAT – 7 impressive event spaces for 5-300 delegates, 2 minutes‘ walk from tube and rail connections
WHY – A stunning “old meets new” venue with a real sense of family
If you’re looking in the centre of London for a conference or event venue with real history and a sympathetic modern twist, look no further than Glaziers Hall (GH). Located literally on the banks of the Thames, next to London Bridge, GH has a real story to tell. The original Hall was destroyed during the Great Fire of London in 1666. Its current home built in 1808 adjoins London Bridge and the so-called ‘Nancy Steps’ made famous by Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Today, Glaziers Hall is home to three prestigious livery companies and boasts an impressive 7 meeting and event spaces for hire, many with natural light and amazing views over the Thames. A recent £2.2 million investment has transformed GH, creating the stunning, fully self-contained, ‘Arches” a serious consideration for anybody looking to hold an exclusive dinner, product launch or reception. Sustainability is very much on the agenda from the provision of bottled water onsite to locally sourced food using home-grown suppliers from the neighbouring Borough Market and surrounding area. And for those on a budget, good news! An abundance of AV equipment and staging is included as part of the excellent value Day Delegate Rates.
