World class events in a world class setting

Alderley Park Conference Centre Welcome to Alderley Park Situated within 400 acres of parkland, Alderley Park is one of the UK’s leading business settings with extensive conference, events, leisure and business facilities and has been designed to host the highest level of business events. Alderley Park Conference Centre

Central to the Park is the conference centre, which incorporates a 233 seat auditorium, alongside a range of flexible meeting space to accommodate 16 to 380 delegates. This is connected to exhibition and breakout space, which has been designed to host the highest level of international science and business conferences and events.

The on-site events team are with you throughout your conference, meeting or event; providing creativity, knowledge, guidance and support from enquiry through to completion.

The centre offers:

• Auditorium facilities for up to 233 and meeting rooms for 18 – 150 delegates

• Video conferencing and networking facilities

• Full suite of presentation facilities and equipment

• Multi-purpose spaces that can be used singly or in combination, in theatre or classroom style

• Adjoining exhibition spaces

• Mobile device charging unit The Nucleus Auditorium Alderley Park Conference Centre An auditorium designed for a range of events

The impressive Nucleus Auditorium can accommodate up to 233 people in tiered seating. The venue is ideal for company AGMs, presentations or conferences and is perfect for staging high profile events.

The large stage is a great platform for a debate or lecture, while a presentation can be enhanced by a full complement of audio-visual equipment. This 01 includes data and video projection, handheld and lapel microphones, lecterns and a built in sound system.

The Nucleus Auditorium is connected to a large breakout space which can be set up for event catering, exhibitions or networking. You can also make use of the three Helix rooms alongside the auditorium for larger events with multiple presentations and activities occurring simultaneously.

• 233 seat tiered Auditorium

• Stage, lectern and comprehensive AV facilities and support

• Video conferencing and networking facilities

• Adjoining 2,600 sq ft of exhibition and catering areas with natural daylight

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01 Auditorium seating 02 Auditorium stage 03 Auditorium seating 03 The Seminar Rooms Alderley Park Conference Centre Meeting rooms designed to suit your needs

02 The three large Helix meeting rooms can each accommodate up to 50 people and be combined to provide a large, flexible space for up to 150. The four Vision board rooms are ideal for smaller, more intimate meetings.

The rooms can be arranged in a variety of multifunctional set ups including theatre style, boardroom, classroom or cabaret style. 01

01 Boardroom style The light and spacious rooms are equipped with 02 Theatre style 03 Classroom style comfortable modern furniture, projector screens, flip charts 03 04 Boardroom style and VGA laptop connections – perfect for presentations.

• 8 flexible breakout spaces for 10 – 150 delegates

• Projection, screen and PA equipment

• Acoustic walling for a variety of room layouts

• Natural daylight throughout

Theatre Style Cabaret style U-shape Boardroom

Helix 1 50 24 20 18

Helix 2 50 24 20 18

Helix 3 50 24 20 18

2 Helix rooms combined 100 56 36 N/A

3 Helix rooms combined 150 96 N/A N/A

Vision rooms 20 12 12 14 04 Everything you need on-site

Our experienced on-site support team is always on hand to assist with the organisation of your event from concept through to delivery. We have years of experience in producing events bespoke to clients needs whether it’s a conference, meeting, or team building day.

We also have a small business lounge for all delegates to use. This quiet space is ideal for catching up with emails or making phone calls throughout the day.

A full range of catering is available from our team of award-winning chefs from tea, coffee and biscuits through to canapés and drinks receptions, buffets and fine dining. A great range of facilities

Alderley Park boasts a well-equipped sports complex including a wide range of health and fitness facilities, full-sized sports hall, cricket pitches, tennis and squash courts.

There is also a range of running and cycling routes around the Park for all visitors to enjoy. Simply ask for more details. Well connected

Alderley Park sits within an attractive rural setting Travel by rail Travel by road Travel by air Nearby Wilmslow and mainline Alderley Park is centrally located on Alderley Park is located within 20 minutes and is located in Nether Alderley on the outskirts of railway stations connect Alderley Park with both the UK’s North/South and East/ drive time on uncongested roads to . direct services to London that run every 20 West motorway network. The main M6 Airport, which serves more minutes and takes under two hours. motorway is just 20 minutes’ drive away destinations than any other airport in the Manchester is a key rail hub on the West on uncongested roads. Manchester city UK. This top 20 international airport handles Overlooking the Cheshire Plain, Alderley Edge is Coast mainline linking London with Scotland centre can be accessed in 40 minutes and over 22m passengers every year to over six miles northwest of Macclesfield, five miles from as well as being the main arterial rail link Liverpool and Leeds can be reached within 220 worldwide destinations allowing between England, Wales and Scotland. one hours’ drive time, with Birmingham comprehensive direct flight access to Manchester Airport and 12 miles south of Manchester two hours drive time from site. On-site car Europe, the US and the Far East. In addition parks at Alderley Park can accommodate Liverpool airport is 40 miles away and city centre, providing easy access to all parts of the approximately 4,000 vehicles. Birmingham West Midlands is 71 miles away. UK, Europe and beyond.

Manchester City Centre (12 miles)

Manchester Airport

Alderley Park Liverpool (35 miles)

Motorway network Your handy guide to making a booking

Alderley Park Conference Centre Making a booking

How to make a booking Confirming your Booking To check availability for an auditorium or meeting You will be issued with a booking form which will room booking please contact us via our enquiry email include details of agreed payment dates based on address: [email protected] or call us your deposit and one final payment being made directly on 01625 238 600. following your event. Any additional extras will be Your booking will be provisionally held for up to 7 charged post event once agreed. working days, after which we will check the status of your event with you. At the point of confirmation a 35% non-refundable deposit will be taken. Cancelling your Booking In the event of any cancelled bookings the following cancellation charges will be payable:

Within 2 weeks 2 – 4 weeks 4 – 12 weeks Over 12 weeks 100% 70% 50% 35%

Any requests to move a booking to an alternative date will always be considered but may result in a new room hire booking depending on the timescales and requirements. Our day delegate package

Our day delegate package includes: Heatherley Package • Room hire* Our introductory package provides a working sandwich lunch for all delegates. • Use of all installed audio visual equipment

• Use of the exhibition space/atrium for all Mereside Package refreshment breaks This includes a more comprehensive finger buffet • Wi-Fi lunch (changes daily).

• AV technical support (if using the Nucleus Radnor Package Auditorium) Providing a wide choice of hot buffet items this offers • Car parking a more substantial lunch. • 3 Servings of tea, coffee, soft drinks and refreshments throughout the day Parklands Package A more exclusive finger buffet lunch option • Your preferred choice of lunch including unlimited combining unique sandwich and bite sized food soft/hot drink refreshments choices. • Discounted prices for any additional breakout meeting space (if required) Alderley Package *Minimum numbers of 100 and 20 respectively apply for auditorium or Our most comprehensive lunch menu with a fine helix rooms. selection of hot and cold food. Something Different?

“On the Move” For delegates needing to depart for onward journeys we provide “on the move” picnic lunches and sandwich boxes – a perfect solution for those making journeys by air or train.

“World Food” We regularly provide Indian and Oriental platters as well as our quirky Bento Box lunches – an unusual change for those wishing to have a ‘working lunch’.

“Breakfast Choices” Hot-filled bacon or sausage rolls can be provided on arrival or why not opt for granola pots, a range of fruit kebabs, pastries, muffins, mini bites or croissants?

And whilst we’re happy to serve tea, coffee and juices why not try our homemade smoothies as a healthy alternative or consider our own range of hydration waters to keep you refreshed throught your day.

“Just Ask” Our kitchen will work with you on any other ideas you may have as we regularly break the mould with our street food and pop- up catering units. Audio Visual Support

We will liaise with the technical team on your behalf for any aspects of AV required for events in the Nucleus Auditorium.

Video conferencing facilities are available - please contact our Events Manager if you would like to make use of this.

Contact Details If you have any questions or immediate meeting requirements that you need to place, please contact Paula Postlethwaite or Martin Mochan at [email protected] or directly on 01625 238600.

Find us

M6 to Preston, M62 to Leeds Carlisle, Scotland M66 M6 Rochdale

Heywood Bury M62 Bolton

M61 Wigan Westhoughton Middleton M60 Broadway Green

M60

Leigh Ashton-in-Makerfield M602 Manchester Ashton-under-Lyne City Centre

M6 M67 Stretford M62 A57 to Sheffield M60 M62 to Liverpool Carrington

M62

Sharston Stockport

M6 M60 Marple

Warrington Lymm

M56 Manchester Airport

M56 to Chester, M56 Wilmslow M6 M6 to Birmingham, London Alderley Edge

Nether Alderley

Alderley Park Macclesfield

To London To London (Via Crewe) (Via Stoke)

For more information or to make a booking please contact: [email protected]

Alderley Park Alderley Edge Cheshire SK10 4TG