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Conference & Events CONFERENCE & EVENTS GAME Changing EVENTS 2 CONTENTS Totally Wicked Stadium 4 Conferences & Meetings 6 Awards Dinners 8 Exhibitions & Events 10 Celebrations 12 Room Layouts, Capacities & Dimensions 1873 Lounge 14 Stapleton Derby Conference Lounge 16 Hall of Fame 18 The Eric Ashton Boardroom 20 Corporate Boxes 22 Location 24 Contact Us 26 [email protected] | 01744 455 086 3 TOTALLY WICKED STADIUM The Totally Wicked Stadium is the newest purpose built Rugby League Stadium in the country. Situated in the heart of the North West this modern and versatile facility, opened in February 2012 holding a maximum capacity of 18,000. It is not only home to the Town’s world famous Rugby League team, St.Helens R.F.C., but also boasts events and conferences to rival any other venue in the North West. 4 A VENUE IN A Different LEAGUE 5 PASSIONATE ABOUT BUSINESS On and Off THE PITCH 6 CONFERENCES & MEETINGS The Totally Wicked Stadium is renowned for its unique and versatile facilities and can host up to 500 delegates. Our diverse range of multifunctional pitch-facing suites and executive boxes allow us to offer maximum flexibility whatever your requirements. This along with ample complimentary parking and Wi-Fi makes us an ideal conference venue. 7 AWARDS DINNERS Exceptional food and service has earned us a renowned reputation for dinners and award ceremonies. With the experience and capacity for catering for parties of up to 350 guests our events team will be on hand throughout to help manage the process and ensure your event is a huge success. With the choice to dine in one of our three spacious suites, each can complement any décor and can be adapted to meet your specific event requirements. 8 A VENUE FOR ALL Seasons 9 SPACE VERSATILITY AND A Unique Setting 10 EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS At the Totally Wicked Stadium, we offer bright, spacious and adaptable facilities in a truly unique setting. From trade shows to product launches, we pride ourselves on our flexibility. Being situated in an ideal geographical location between Manchester and Liverpool, gives us excellent road and rail links to both cities, and beyond. 11 CELEBRATIONS Whether it’s a Christening, Birthday Party, Engagement or Anniversary, the Totally Wicked Stadium is renowned for hosting memorable celebrations. With our modern, contemporary facilities and dedicated events team we will work tirelessly to ensure your event is done your way, and every detail is perfected to create a truly unforgettable experience for you and your guests. 12 YOUREvent Your WAY 13 1873 LOUNGE The 1873 Lounge is our largest Suite based on the first floor of the South Stand. It’s the perfect setting for dinners and conferences for up to 400 delegates. The Suite has its own built-in partition wall which can section off a small breakout room for up to 100 delegates within the Suite. SUITABILITY KEY SPECS LAYOUTS & CAPACITIES Large Conference Length: 31.2m Theatre 400 Dinner Width: 15.5m Cabaret 250 Charity Ball Height: 2.7m Classroom 180 Wedding Boardroom – Exhibition U-Shape – Prom / Graduation Lunch/Dinner 350 Christmas Party Dinner Dance 320 Reception 500 14 www.totallywickedstadium.com TAKE THE ºVIRTUAL 360 TOUR [email protected] | 01744 455 086 15 STAPLETON DERBY PREMIER LOUNGE With stunning views overlooking the pitch, the Stapleton Derby Premier Lounge is a fabulous glass fronted suite that offers an abundance of natural daylight and is the ideal setting for medium sized functions such as training, recruitment and AGM’s. SUITABILITY KEY SPECS LAYOUTS & CAPACITIES Large Conference Length: 18.5m Theatre 220 Dinner Width: 15.5m Cabaret 140 Charity Ball Height: 2.6m Classroom 80 Wedding Boardroom 40 Exhibition U-Shape 30 Prom / Graduation Lunch/Dinner 200 Christmas Party Dinner Dance 180 Reception 220 16 www.totallywickedstadium.com TAKE THE ºVIRTUAL 360 TOUR [email protected] | 01744 455 086 17 HALL OF FAME This Suite offers the same incredible viewing experience as the Stapleton Derby Premier Lounge, and is located just across the hall. The Suite is also furnished with the portraits of more than 40 St.Helens R.F.C. legends who have been inducted into its Hall of Fame, as well as a huge wall mural depicting an image of every member, stretching the full length of the room giving the suite a stunning and truly unique feel. SUITABILITY KEY SPECS LAYOUTS & CAPACITIES Large Conference Length: 18.5m Theatre 220 Dinner Width: 15.5m Cabaret 140 Charity Ball Height: 2.8m Classroom 80 Wedding Boardroom 40 Exhibition U-Shape 30 Prom / Graduation Lunch/Dinner 200 Christmas Party Dinner Dance 180 Celebration Reception 220 18 www.totallywickedstadium.com TAKE THE ºVIRTUAL 360 TOUR [email protected] | 01744 455 086 19 THE ERIC ASHTON BOARDROOM Named after legendary former Player, Coach, Director and Chairman, the Eric Ashton Boardroom offers a truly unique and intimate setting for your event. The lavishly furnished suite, which can hold up to 80 guests, is tucked away in the centre of the South Stand and offers the perfect location for private meetings, interviews or board meetings as well smaller private parties. SUITABILITY KEY SPECS LAYOUTS & CAPACITIES Dinner Length: 14.5m Theatre 80 Wedding Width: 7.5m Cabaret 42 Meetings Height: 2.7m Classroom 40 Celebration Boardroom 20 U-Shape 20 Lunch/Dinner 50 Dinner Dance – Reception 80 20 www.totallywickedstadium.com TAKE THE ºVIRTUAL 360 TOUR [email protected] | 01744 455 086 21 LOOKING INTO STADIUM BOX 1 BOX 2 BOX 3 BOX 4 BOX 5 BOX 6 BOX 7 BOX 8 BOX 9 BOX 10 BOX 11 BOX 12 CORPORATE BOXES All of our executive boxes are located on the second floor of the South Stand. These are ideal for smaller meetings for up to 12 people and have panoramic views of the stadium and pitch. Parties of up to 20 delegates can also be accommodated by opening up our two central corporate boxes into one larger suite. The boxes are in close proximity to our larger function suites, giving the option for them to be used as breakout rooms for your larger conference. SUITABILITY KEY SPECS LAYOUTS & CAPACITIES Meetings Length: 5.7m Boxes 1–4 12 Interviews Width: 4.5m Box 5 14 Breakout Rooms Height: 2.4m Boxes 6 & 7 Combined 20 Boxes 8–12 12 22 www.totallywickedstadium.com TAKE THE ºVIRTUAL 360 TOUR [email protected] | 01744 455 086 23 STADIUM MAP St Helens Central PEASLEY CROSS LANE VISITOR CAR PARK LEVEL 2 CORPORATE BOXES LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2 STAPLETON DERBY HALL OF FAME PREMIER LOUNGE MCMANUS DRIVE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 1 1873 LOUNGE BOARDROOM CLUB OFFICES Lea Green OVERFLOW CAR PARK St Helens Junction RED V CAFÉ BAR MAIN COMMUNITY RECEPTION ZONE SAINTS SUPERSTORE TICKET OFFICE 24 www.totallywickedstadium.com Totally Wicked Stadium - Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Totally+Wicked+Stadium... Google Maps Totally Wicked Stadium PERFECTLY LOCATED EASILY Accessible By Road By Train By Bus Map data ©2018 Google 200 m The Totally Wicked Stadium is ideally The nearest train station is St Helens Central, The closest stop is Peasley Cross Lane located between Liverpool & Manchester which is only a 10 minute walk with frequent (the stop is directly outside the stadium). and is easily accessible from both the services running to and from Liverpool For journey times please call 0871 200 2233 M62 (Junction 7) and M6 (Junction 24). Lime Street, Wigan North Western and or you can find full timetables by visiting Preston. For the Manchester/Liverpool arrivabus.co.uk or merseytravel.gov.uk. From the M62 follow the A570 (St Helens line please use Lea Green Station which Linkway) and from the M6 follow the A580 is a 7 minute car ride from the stadium. (East Lancashire Road). Alternatively use the postcode WA9 3AL on your Sat Nav. On the main line London/Glasgow the nearest stations are Warrington Bank Quay Parking and Wigan North Western which are both approximately 9 miles from the Stadium. Complimentary car parking available on site for up to 400 vehicles. For more detailed rail information please call 08450 000 125. By Air Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated 25 minutes from the stadium and Manchester Airport is situated 40 minutes from the stadium. [email protected] | 01744 455 086 25 1 of 1 13/07/2018, 12:38 CONTACT US St.Helens R.F.C. Totally Wicked Stadium McManus Drive St Helens Merseyside WA9 3AL 01744 455 086 [email protected] 26 www.totallywickedstadium.com YOUR EVENT Always COMES FIRST 27 WWW.TOTALLYWICKEDSTADIUM.COM.
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