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You might think London and the UK's other major cities - Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and others - are your best bet for organising a conference. Think again. You'll now find airports an hour's drive away from most places countrywide, and train and bus services have never been more efficient. And so instead of opting for the obvious, why not choose somewhere further afield to host an international meeting or conference? Facilities are available to host and accommodate groups of varying sizes and needs. Many former manors and stately homes have now been transformed into grand hotels with events space, and more basic options are available too. You could wow your delegates not only by putting on a great event, but also by choosing a venue with a difference where they could go from conference room to golfing in ten minutes, for example.
Rural Areas
Rural areas across the countryside are dotted with hidden gems - hotel complexes with the best blend of traditional and contemporary features and facilities. These offer so much more than just a venue. As they are often surrounded by large estates, many forms of entertainment and activities are available on site and in surrounding areas. Look out for offers of golf, spa treatments, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, white water rafting and quad biking, among others.
Names to look out for are Gleneagles in Scotland, The Lake in Wales, Rockliffe Hall in England and Tullylagan in Northern Ireland.
Small Cities and Towns
Small cities and towns are often local business hubs and so cater towards varying business needs. Local industries have also responded to the growing interest in organising conferences and meetings outwith major cities. Similarly to rural areas, you'll find a range of venues available for hire. As you'll be based in a town there is more scope for delegates to go sightseeing, and for evening entertainment at local pubs, restaurants or theatres.
Towns and cities with great venues are Stirling with Stirling University's fantastic facilities in Scotland, Truro's Epiphany House in England, the Belle Vue Royal Hotel in Aberystwyth in Wales, and Fermanagh House in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
Rural Areas
Rural areas across the countryside are dotted with hidden gems - hotel complexes with the best blend of traditional and contemporary features and facilities. These offer so much more than just a venue. As they are often surrounded by large estates, many forms of entertainment and activities are available on site and in surrounding areas. Look out for offers of golf, spa treatments, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, white water rafting and quad biking, among others.
Names to look out for are Gleneagles in Scotland, The Lake in Wales, Rockliffe Hall in England and Tullylagan in Northern Ireland.
Small Cities and Towns
Small cities and towns are often local business hubs and so cater towards varying business needs. Local industries have also responded to the growing interest in organising conferences and meetings outwith major cities. Similarly to rural areas, you'll find a range of venues available for hire. As you'll be based in a town there is more scope for delegates to go sightseeing, and for evening entertainment at local pubs, restaurants or theatres.
Towns and cities with great venues are Stirling with Stirling University's fantastic facilities in Scotland, Truro's Epiphany House in England, the Belle Vue Royal Hotel in Aberystwyth in Wales, and Fermanagh House in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
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