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3 4  Junctio n Ju 6n Mct4io2n, b6y M B4ir2m, binyg Bhiarmi anigrhpaomrt a&i rIpnoterrt n&a tIniotnearnl atrtaioinn aslt atrtaioin station Vibrancy, confidence and innovation… three words that go just some way to describing the city of Birmingham right now. Following a couple of years of incredible investment and infrastructure redevelopment, the city sits firmly on the world-stage as a destination to be seen. @MeetBirmingham

Proud of a deep-rooted and city offers over 6,000 bedrooms in the The city is home to the Birmingham productive heritage, the city city centre, with more than 30,000 in Convention Bureau (BCB) which offers

meetbirmingham.com | meetbirmingham.com A RECORD uses this as a driving force the surrounding area giving delegates a range of free services including towards its bright and innovative all the options they could want. accommodation booking, venue future. With unrivalled central location and event support. But most connectivity within the UK, a When you combine these elements importantly, BCB are here to offer their stunning array of venues, and with Birmingham’s superb local knowledge and insights. an exceptional lifestyle offering connectivity, the outcome is a hassle-free and enjoyable experience Most popular conference 1.1 for delegates, Birmingham is INTERNATIONAL +44 (0) 121 202 5151 | ready to welcome your event. for delegates. And this is before and events destination delegates begin delving into the VISITORS Birmingham has a long tradition of city’s lifestyle scene. outside London! playing host to events from around (BMEIS 16/17) the world. Our venues deliver the experience and dedication that great events deserve, as well as providing MILLION the all-important backdrop. Whether you want historic or sporting, purpose- built or unique, the right venue can be found here, from small boardrooms to large exhibition spaces. In addition, the Birmingham had the highest number of international business visitors outside [email protected] | [email protected] 5 London during 2015 6 Located at the centre of , Birmingham’s connectivity is unparalleled. With roads, rail and air all connecting the city to the rest of UK, and in fact the rest of the world, Birmingham welcomes delegates in abundance year after year. @MeetBirmingham

THE ARRIVAL OF HS2 CONNECTIVITYWILL GET YOU FROM LONDON TO meetbirmingham.com | meetbirmingham.com BIRMINGHAM IN Birmingham’s enthusiasm to Nearly half of all visitors to Birmingham ’s international continue to be a world-class arrive by train, and it’s easy to see why, connectivity continues to expand, city has resulted in considerable with Birmingham New Street Station, with flights to over 270 destinations

investment in transport as well as Moor Street and Snow Hill worldwide. It is the third busiest airport At the heart of the infrastructure over the past few all in the city centre. Since it reopened outside of London and also the only UK UK’s transport network MINUTES49 years, with an airport runway in autumn 2015, New Street Station airport to have a train station connected +44 (0) 121 202 5151 | extension and a £500m train has become an outstanding transport to the terminal, linking passengers station redevelopment. hub, with the station being the busiest to the city centre in a 10 minute train And the momentum continues outside of London. journey. In 2016 the airport celebrated as the city looks ahead to the its busiest year ever, with over 11.6 benefits of High Speed Rail, For those arriving by car, it’s just million passengers passing through. reducing the current journey as easy, with the city central to the time from London of 82 minutes UK’s motorway network, with the M1, down to just 49 minutes. M5, M6, M40 and M42 all linking in to Birmingham.

New Street Station is the busiest train station outside London [email protected] | [email protected] 7 8 KNOWLEDGEWe live and breathe our city, we know it inside and out and we are excited to contribute that knowledge into helping create the perfect event for you here in Birmingham.

Here at the Birmingham Convention The key focus of our team is working with Bureau (BCB), we have been working organisers from start to beyond finish, from

@MeetBirmingham alongside event organisers for 35 the event concept and bidding stage to years, offering guidance, insight building the legacy left behind by an event. and support to ensure that both To support this, we work closely with the NoNo mattermatter thethe request,request, fromfrom 35 YEARS’ 35 region’s leading universities, businesses and thethe regularregular toto thethe remarkable,remarkable, organisers and delegates receive EXPERIENCE the best possible Birmingham venues to link up with key ambassadors, givegive usus aa callcall forfor advice!advice! welcome and experience. BCB trusted professionals and academics. AT THE CITY’S provides a range of free services for These contacts can support events and OFFICIAL CITY meetbirmingham.com | meetbirmingham.com you to take advantage of, including add priceless content and value to both accommodation booking via an online bids and the events themselves. BUREAU system that allows delegates to

book from pre-arranged allocations All of the above and much more comes secured at negotiated rates, together in what we call ‘The Birmingham whenever suitable to them. Welcome’- our wider event support package available to organisers, which can be +44 (0) 121 202 5151 | Our venue-finding service will provide you tailored to your event, regardless of size with a shortlist of suitable venue options, and requirements. saving you the time and energy of going to venues individually. The BCB team are Leave it to us and we will make sure that on-hand to guide you through both of the the city delivers everything you want it to, above core services. to make your event a resounding success. Get ‘Thefor Birminghamyou and your Welcome’ delegates www.meetbirmingham.com

[email protected] [email protected] | [email protected] 9 +44 (0) 121 202 5151 10 25% of the UK’s games workforce is based in Greater Birmingham

Over 200,000 people are employed within the city’s BPFS sector,

which helps to make it the largest concentration of professional services outside the capital. Insurance, banking, law and fintech are all represented with Creation and innovation have The Birmingham region is home to over 300 companies’ headquarters over 6,335 advanced engineering being based here, including the 60% of UK’s automotive companies, with leading relocation of HSBC’s ring-fenced bank always been a part of Birmingham’s research & development manufacturers and a strong supply Birmingham Law Society headquarters, set to open in 2018. is done in this region chain. With particular strengths is the UK’s largest, with over DNA; from being the heart of 4,000 individual members in automotive and aerospace, the Birmingham’s ITEC industry represents the Industrial Revolution, over Greater Birmingham area employs digital and creative, ICT and media over 97,000 people in this sector companies, all of whom are carving the centuries Birmingham has and 25% of all UK automotive their own space in what is one of the production is done here. largest tech clusters in the UK. Centres given the world innovators, of excellence at both

@MeetBirmingham (CSRG) and products and ideas that have led (CERCIA) are ensuring the future for to the development of the modern this sector. The Life Sciences sector here world. This spirit of advancement attracts companies and events from across the globe, with an meetbirmingham.com | meetbirmingham.com continues today in 21st century internationally recognised clinical academic community and over 600 Birmingham, as the city is a world- medical technology companies calling Birmingham home. Further centres leader in several key sectors, of excellence support the region’s life sciences sector, including the Institute including advanced engineering, of Translational Medicine, a world-class +44 (0) 121 202 5151 | life sciences, BPFS and ITEC. clinical research facility. [email protected] | [email protected] INNOVATION11 12 We love our city, the people, the places, the Birmingham is proud to be a cultural Attractions in the city reflect all sides of melting pot, providing a year-round Birmingham, from heritage and culture, to passion and the creativity. We know it sounds calendar of events and performances. just plain fun. Take time to view the world’s From the beauty of the Birmingham largest collection of pre-Raphaelite art, explore biased, but there’s plenty of reasons to back Royal Ballet and the majesty of the heritage of the city’s Jewellery Quarter the City of Birmingham Symphony or indulge yourself at Cadbury World and it up; unique culture, exciting attractions, Orchestra, to the daring and discover the famous Birmingham brand. intriguing festivals including Flatpack, one-of-a-kind events and festivals, fabulous BE, the Birmingham Weekender The city has a reputation for being a foodie and much more. heaven, and it doesn’t disappoint. From our five Michelin-starred restaurants (more than shopping, world-class sporting action and any other UK city outside of London), to award-winning street food, festivals, produce the tastiest of food scenes...it’s easy to see markets, over 30 cuisines in the city centre and independent restaurants popping up all why we love it, and why it is the perfect over the city, Birmingham is at the top of its backdrop for your next event! game when it comes to cuisine. @MeetBirmingham

LIFESTYLE | meetbirmingham.com +44 (0) 121 202 5151 |

The only UK city outside of the capital to be home to all five major department stores

Home to 5 Michelin star restaurants The only UK city outside of London to Take a seat at Birmingham be home to its own Royal Ballet, Hippodrome, the busiest Symphony Orchestra and Opera Company

[email protected] | [email protected] theatre outside of London 13 14 Sitting at the heart of England Taking just a short journey from the And that is all before you start means that Birmingham is lucky to city will transport you to even more exploring the history of the area have some remarkable neighbouring heritage and culture, attractions from UNESCO world heritage to areas with many exceptional and countryside. medieval attractions. experiences waiting to be had. , the Black Country, Birmingham is the gateway to the , and wider , and with the all present a range of city as your base, you can journey unique experiences from captivating into the historic and cultural heart of museums and country estates, England that surrounds it. Whether to thrilling theme parks, attractions you want to provide options for and sporting icons. delegates in their free time, or you wish to build in some exciting adventures as part of an incentives or social programme, the Midlands region can offer something for all tastes.

One of the best things about Birmingham is that in addition Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to all that the city itself offers, in Stratford-upon-Avon it is perfectly complemented by incredible surroundings in the @MeetBirmingham wider Midlands region.

Go glamping with Travel back in time at the meetbirmingham.com | meetbirmingham.com Knights at Warwick Castle Black Country Living Museum

+44 (0) 121 202 5151 | [email protected] | [email protected] 15 16 The National Conference Centre is based at The National Motorcycle Museum. This dedicated events venue prides itself on delivering customer service excellence with full attention to detail through a dedicated professional and passionate team. The superb facilities provide the best possible environment for all types of events. THE NATIONAL Sponsored by CONFERENCE CENTRE

Coventry Road, BRING HISTORY TO 700+ complimentary car Bickenhill, parking spaces onsite , B92 0EJ Tel: +44 (0) 121 704 2784 YOUR EVENTS www.nationalconferencecentre.co.uk The highly professional brigade courtyard for lawn games, as The National Conference Centre Conferencing capacities range of chefs create exciting and well as its central location and (NCC) boasts 4550m² of fully from 1400 guests theatre style innovative menus to suit all proximity to the country’s major flexible internal event space, or over 600 cabaret style down tastes, ranging from mouth- road, rail and air networks, the making it ideal for a huge range to 10 boardroom. For awards watering formal seated menus, NCC really is THE venue to host 3000 guests can be fed at the same of events from large-scale dinners or charity balls either to sumptuous fork buffets or your event. time, across 13 suites; 2 of which corporate conferences, awards of the main two Suites can bowl food options that are ideal can cater for 1300+ guests in each dinners, exhibitions and charity accommodate in excess of 800 for networking events. balls, down to smaller meetings guests both fully self-contained. & more intimate dinner parties. Combine all of this with 100MBs The NCC boasts state of the art of dedicated upload and With 13 suites to choose from technical equipment and has an download internet connectivity, ranging from The Imperial on-site production team fully over 700 free car park spaces, and Britannia Suites for large experienced in delivering all a team building field, central events to The Crow’s Nest your AV requirements, whether

and Wardroom for the smaller they be a simple projector and meetings there’s no event that screen or a full large-scale cannot be accommodated in conference production. the most suitable of space.

Largest collection of British built motorbikes in the world; enjoy drinks or dinner within the museum halls 17 18 Accommodation

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Campanile Birmingham Hotel Chester St, Birmingham, B6 4BE www.campanile-birmingham.co.uk 0121 359 3330 | [email protected] - 111 52 52 - 6 40 80 - 50 1 7 ü

Comfort Inn Birmingham Station St, Birmingham, B5 4DY www.comfortinnbirmingham.com Accommodation 0121 643 1134 | [email protected] - 40 20 7 - 2 40 60 77 30 0 7 - Plan it now at meetbirmingham.com or call +44 (0)121 202 5151

Exhibition space (largestMiles room from m Birmingham city centre Cabaret capacityTheatre (largest capacity room) (largestBanquet room) capacity (largestMiles room) from Birmingham Airport Copthorne Hotel Birmingham Total number of bedrooms Paradise Circus, Birmingham, B3 3HJ No. of double bedrooms No. of twin bedrooms No. of meeting rooms www.millenniumhotels.com 0121 200 2727 | [email protected] 4 211 163 45 3 7 140 225 170 180 0 11 ü VB/AA ratings No. of suites

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2 Birmingham city centre ) Crowne Plaza Birmingham City AC Hotel Birmingham Central Square, Birmingham, B1 1HH 160 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RL www.crowneplazabirmingham.com www.marriott.com/bhxac 0121 224 5000 | [email protected] 4 300 183 115 2 11 150 300 - 200 0 11 ü 0121 643 9344 | [email protected] 3 90 90 33 ------0 11 ü

Birmingham Back to Backs The Boutique Hotel 18 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, B15 3DU Cottages www.theedgbaston.co.uk 55-63 , Birmingham, B5 4TE 0121 454 5212 | [email protected] - 6 6 - 2 - - - - 55 2 10 ü www.nationaltrustholidays.org.uk/ - 2 1 1 ------0 10 - 0344 800 2070 | [email protected]

Hallmark Hotel Birmingham Marriott Hotel Birmingham Strathallan 12 Hagley Road, Five Ways, Birmingham, B16 8SJ 225 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RP www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk 4 135 43 35 3 8 105 170 180 120 2 13 ü www.birminghammarriott.co.uk 03300 283410 | [email protected] 0121 452 1144 | [email protected] 4 104 76 24 4 6 48 80 84 70 1 9 ü

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Bloc Hotel Birmingham 200 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1SU 77 Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UG www.hamptonbirmingham.com www.blochotels.com 0121 329 7450 | [email protected] 3 285 233 52 - 2 - 30 - - 0 11 ü 0121 212 1223 | [email protected] - 105 105 - - - 2 2 19 - 1 11 -

Hampton by Hilton Briar Rose Birmingham Birmingham North 25 , Birmingham, B2 5RE 98-104 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, B19 3JT www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk - 40 - - - 1 - 30 - - 0 9 - www.hilton.com - 109 - 83 26 - 1 12 - - 1 10 - 0121 634 8100 | [email protected] 0121 227 1888 | [email protected]

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Hilton Garden Inn ibis Styles Birmingham Centre 1 Brunswick Square, , Birmingham , B1 2HW 65 Lionel Street, Birmingham, B3 1JE www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com www.ibis.com 0121 643 1003 | [email protected] 4 238 178 60 - 4 60 100 99 60 0 8 ü 0121 200 1900 | [email protected] - 120 81 36 - 3 - 30 - - 1 11 ü

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Smallbrook , Birmingham, B5 4EW 245 Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2HQ www.hibirmingham.co.uk www.jurysinns.com 3 445 183 262 - 20 200 275 247 200 1 11 0121 634 6200 | [email protected] 3 261 241 20 14 23 600 1,000 498 750 0 11 ü 0121 606 9000 | [email protected] ü

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham MacDonald Burlington Snow Hill 126 New Street, Burlington Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4JQ 1 Snow Hill Plaza, St Chads, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY www.macdonald-hotels.co.uk/burlington 4 114 63 5 30 17 250 500 460 420 0 11 http://www.hiebirmingham.co.uk/ - 239 197 42 - 3 20 54 - - 0 11 ü 0344 879 9019 | [email protected] ü 0121 647 3999 | [email protected]

Hotel Du Vin Birmingham Malmaison Birmingham The Mailbox, One Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RD 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR www.malmaison.com www.hotelduvin.com 0121 246 5000 | [email protected] - 193 156 19 11 6 80 130 - 120 1 11 ü 0121 794 3005 | [email protected] - 65 46 9 10 4 64 90 99 124 0 11 ü

Hotel Indigo Birmingham Nitenite City Hotel 18 Holliday Street, Birmingham, B1 1TB 200 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RS www.nitenite.com www.hotelindigobirmingham.co.uk 0121 635 5550 | [email protected] - 113 102 - 11 - - - - - 0 11 - 0121 643 2010 | [email protected] 4 52 42 10 - 4 200 350 - 250 0 11 -

Hotel La Tour Novotel Birmingham Centre 70 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HT Albert Street, Birmingham, B5 5JE www.novotel.com www.hotel-latour.co.uk 0121 643 2000 | [email protected] 4 148 148 - - 7 150 300 243 180 1 11 ü 0121 718 8000 | [email protected] - 174 151 10 13 10 - 130 - 100 1 7 -

Park Regis Birmingham 160 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1DT 2 Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2JZ www.parkregisbirmingham.co.uk www.birmingham.regency.hyatt.com 0121 369 5555 | [email protected] 4 253 - 33 2 5 96 170 - 150 0 10 ü 0121 643 1234 | [email protected] 4 319 237 70 12 8 160 240 225 220 0 11 -

Ibis Hotel Birmingham Centre 21 Ladywell Walk, Birmingham, B5 4ST www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-1459-ibis-birmingham-new- street-station/index.shtml 3 150 110 40 - 6 80 120 140 - 0 10 ü 0121 622 6010 | [email protected]

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pentahotel Birmingham Hampton Manor Holloway Head, Birmingham, B1 1NS Shadowbrook Lane, Hampton in Arden, Solihull, B92 0EN www.pentahotels.com www.hamptonmanor.com 5 15 15 7 3 3 45 120 200 150 12 3 0121 622 8800 | [email protected] 4 131 111 20 - 2 42 70 115 40 0 11 ü 01675 446 080 | [email protected] ü

Plough & Harrow Hotel Heath Lodge Hotel 135 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 8LS 117 Coleshill Road, NEC /Airport, B37 7HT www.ploughandharrowhotel.co.uk www.heathlodgehotel.co.uk - 22 7 7 1 1 - 40 10 60 6 2 0121 454 4111 | [email protected] - 44 35 8 1 6 50 90 - 60 1 8 ü 0121 770 2218 | [email protected] ü

Radisson Blu Hotel Holiday Inn Express Birmingham 12 Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BT - South A45 www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-birmingham - 211 156 - 8 10 56 130 108 88 0 15 - 1270 Coventry Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8BJ 0121 654 6000 | [email protected] www.hiexpressbirminghamsouth.co.uk - 83 67 16 - 1 - 24 8 - 5 5 ü 0121 289 3333 | [email protected]

Royal Angus Hotel St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY www.royalangushotel.com Heart of England 0871 376 9005 | [email protected] 3 133 55 31 2 8 130 200 - 150 0 10 ü The Belfry Lichfield Road, Wishaw, , B76 9PR www.thebelfry.com 01675 238 600 | [email protected] 4 319 144 160 15 22 300 400 350 300 11 9 ü NEC, airport & Solihull

Arden Hotel 8 Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EH Chateau Impney www.ardenhotel.co.uk Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0BN 01675 443221 | [email protected] - 216 134 72 4 14 150 180 203 120 10 1 ü www.chateau-impney.com 01905 774411 | [email protected] - 103 37 10 2 26 400 1,250 1,000 850 21 28 ü

Corus Regency Hotel Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4EB Coleshill Hotel www.corushotels.com/solihull 152 High Street, Coleshill, B46 3BG 0121 745 6119 | [email protected] 3 111 94 16 1 7 80 180 - 120 9 9 ü www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-coleshill- hotel-coleshill 4 24 17 7 - 3 65 100 - 130 10 3 ü 01675 465527 | [email protected]

Genting Hotel Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PU www.gentinghotel.co.uk Drayton Manor Park & Hotel 4 178 178 178 8 2 - 30 - - 11 2 ü 0121 273 1000 | [email protected] Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, B77 3TW www.draytonmanorevents.co.uk 01827 285 551 | [email protected] 4 148 99 46 3 9 200 500 450 500 19 14 ü

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St George’s Park Adagio Birmingham City Centre Needwood Burton Upon Trent, DE13 9PD 131 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hilton-at- www.adagio-city.com st-georges-park-burton-upon-trent-EMABTHI/index.html - 228 78 53 9 14 - 500 - - 30 33 ü 0121 399 0500 | [email protected] 4 108 72 36 ------0 10 - 01283 240444 | [email protected]

Wroxall Abbey Estate City Nites Arena View, Edward St, Birmingham, B1 2RX Birmingham Road, Wroxall, Warwickshire, CV35 7NB www.citynitesapartments.com www.wroxall.com 0203 0533333 | [email protected] - 80 62 18 ------2 7 ü 01926 484470 | [email protected] 4 72 21 26 19 12 350 500 630 600 15 11 ü

Comfort Zone Apartments Hostels 5 Ridley Street, Birmingham, B1 1SA www.comfortzoneapartments.com 0121 270 1915 | [email protected] - 16 8 2 1 - - - - - 1 11 ü Birmingham Backpackers 58 Coventry Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5NH www.birminghambackpackers.com 0121 643 0033 | [email protected] - 17 - - - - - 40 - 52 0 9 - The PostBox By Bridgestreet 117 Upper Marshall Street, Birmingham, B1 1LJ www.bridgestreet.com 0121 6160722 | [email protected] 4 60 ------0 11 ü Hatters Birmingham 92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 1RJ www.hattersgroup.com 0121 236 4031 | [email protected] 2 40 10 10 2 3 150 150 140 100 0 8 ü PREMIER SUITES Birmingham Dean House, 38 Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG www.premiersuitesbirmingham.eu 0121 666 4444 | [email protected] 4 67 ------0 9 ü

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The High Field Town House SACO 23 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, B15 3DP 3 Brunswick Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HR www.highfieldtownhouse.co.uk - 12 12 6 - 6 - - - - 2 12 ü www.sacoapartments.com 0121 647 6466 | [email protected] 0121 643 8585 | [email protected] 4 35 29 6 ------0 7 ü

Simpsons Staybridge Suites 20 Highfield Road, Edgbaston, B15 3DU One , Corporation Street, Birmingham, B2 4UW www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk -333------38 ü www.staybridgesuites.com/birmingham 0121 454 3434 | [email protected] 0121 289 3636 | [email protected] - 179 - - 179 - - - - - 1 13 -

Woodbrooke Staying Cool 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6LJ Rotunda, 150 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PA www.woodbrooke.org.uk - 60 6 8 ------6 12 ü www.stayingcool.com 0121 472 5171 | [email protected] 0121 285 1250 | [email protected] 5 35 35 - 35 - - - - - 0 8 ü

25 26 CHATEAU IMPNEY

The Belfry Chateau Impney Hotel & Resort

Lichfield Road, Wishaw Sutton Coldfield, B76 9PR Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire Tel: +44 (0) 1675 238 600 Tel: +44 (0) 1905 774 411

www.thebelfry.com THE BELFRY www.chateau-impney.com

Surrounded by over 500 Easily accessible from junction The meeting suites in the main Venue Facilities acres of rolling countryside, 5 of the M5 and conveniently Chateau can accommodate anywhere Venue Facilities Total bedrooms 319 The Belfry offer luxurious close to Birmingham, Worcester, from 8 to 160 people, making them Total bedrooms 103 Parking ü meeting and events space, Cheltenham, Stratford and ideal for board meetings and away Parking ü Miles from Birmingham 11 guest bedrooms and suites, Bristol, Chateau Impney is days. Our purpose-built Conference Miles from Birmingham 21 Miles from airport 9 restaurants, bars, a nightclub, a unique and flexible venue & Events Centre and the expansive Miles from airport 28 Meeting rooms 22 a luxury Spa and Health Club for meetings, conferences Regent Centre are ideal venues for Meeting rooms 26 hosting larger meetings, dinners Conference Capacities and of course amazing golf. and exhibitions. Conference Capacities and exhibitions with suites offering Theatre style 400 Theatre style 1,250 capacity for between 120 and 1,000 Classroom 200 Just minutes away from the motorway The Chateau offers a perfect mix Classroom 400 U shaped 40 network, Birmingham Airport and city of stylish elegance and contemporary delegates. Extensive groups are U shaped 170 Cabaret style 200 centre and less than 70 minutes’ train capability, along with 140 acres perfect to offer outdoor teambuilding. Cabaret style 400 Boardroom 30 journey from London. As four-time of grounds for a range of outdoor Boardroom 160 Banqueting 270 host to the Ryder Cup, The Belfry activities. Our extensive facilities Banqueting 850 Exhibition space (m2) 350 knows what goes into creating a offer audio-visual equipment, unlimited Exhibition space (m2) 1,000 successful event. complimentary high speed Wi-Fi Conference Facilities Conference Facilities and comprehensive catering services. Internet ü Internet ü Free on-site parking is available In-house AV ü In-house AV ü for all delegates, with over 600 Wi-fi (free) ü Wi-fi (free) ü spaces available. Air-conditioning ü Air-conditioning ü

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27 28 Paradise Circus, Venue Facilities Birmingham, B3 3HJ Total bedrooms 211 Interstate Europe Tel: +44 (0) 121 200 2727 Parking ü www.millenniumhotels.co.uk Miles from Birmingham 0 Miles from airport 10 Hotels & Resorts The Royal Angus Hotel Meeting rooms 7 Conference Capacities Theatre style 225 Classroom 120 U shaped 80 Copthorne Hotel Cabaret style 140 Boardroom 36 Banqueting 180 Bugis Street Brasserie – offers authentic Exhibition space (m2) 170 Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese ibis Styles Birmingham Centre Conference Facilities cuisine. Goldies Bar – offers a range of Internet ü beverages including beers, wines and In-house AV ü spirits with 24 hour room service. Wi-fi (free) ü Air-conditioning ü Staybridge Suites Hampton by Hilton Broad Street Leisure Facilities Swimming pool – Fitness centre ü Spa – Sauna ü

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Leading operator of hotels in The Royal Angus Hotel Holiday Inn Express Snow Hill the UK & Europe, Interstate The Royal Angus Hotel sits in The hustle and bustle of Colmore Europe Hotels & Resorts the heart of Colmore Business Business District will be right on 70 Broad Street, present their five Birmingham District. A stone’s throw away from your doorstep at Holiday Inn Express Venue Facilities Birmingham, B1 2HT properties. Each of the city Birmingham’s vibrant city centre Birmingham Snow Hill. All the city’s Total bedrooms 148 centre hotels offers its own attractions, the hotel is ideally placed important landmarks are very close Tel: +44 (0) 121 643 2000 Parking ü exclusive charm and identity for exploring the second city. by and a warm and friendly welcome www.novotel.com Miles from Birmingham 1 for an unforgettable trip to www.royalangushotel.com is guaranteed. Miles from airport 13 the second city. www.hiebirmingham.co.uk Meeting rooms 7 Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Conference Capacities Staybridge Suites ibis Styles Birmingham Centre Broad Street Theatre style 300 Conveniently positioned in the middle Based in the historic Jewellery Centrally located within a short walk Classroom 120 Quarter and within walking distance to the ICC, Barclaycard Arena of the city centre, this apartment hotel U shaped 60 distance of the business district, and Brindleyplace. Hampton guests is ideal for short and long stays and Cabaret style 150 Novotel Birmingham Boardroom 90 the ICC and Barclaycard Arena can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, even hosts tri-weekly social nights Banqueting 180 - ibis Styles Birmingham Centre exclusive access to our on-site gym with free wine and nibbles. Treat yourself to 4-star comfort at family- Exhibition space (m2) 243 offers a vibrantly unique stay. and ample car parking available on-site. www.sbbirmingham.co.uk friendly Novotel Birmingham Centre hotel, www.ibis.com www.hamptonbirmingham.co.uk Conference Facilities Each hotel is easily accessible by car, in a central location amid the bars of Broad Internet – train or plane. They are all only 2-3 Street. This Birmingham hotel is a short In-house AV ü miles from the M6 Junction 6, or a walk from the ICC and Barclaycard Arena. Wi-fi (free) ü 5-15 minute walk from Birmingham Whether holidaying or keeping up with Air-conditioning ü New Street station. There are close business, you’ll have all the space you need Leisure Facilities motorway links to the M5 and M42 as in your bright, contemporary room with Swimming pool – well as the A45. Birmingham Airport free WiFi. Breakfast from our lavish hot Fitness centre ü is 9 miles away, well-connected via buffet will get your day off to a sunny start Spa – rail to Birmingham New Street station. at Novotel. Sauna ü

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Barber Institute University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS www.barber.org.uk Venues & Spaces 0121 414 7333 - 2 - 345 - 160 3 12 - Venues & Spaces Plan it now at meetbirmingham.com or call +44 (0)121 202 5151 Barclaycard Arena King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA www.barclaycardarena.co.uk 0121 780 4141 | [email protected] - 12 - 12,500 6,000 320 0 11 ü Exhibition space (largest room mMiles from Birmingham city centre Cabaret capacityTheatre (largest capacity room) (largest room)Banquet capacity (largest room) Miles from Birmingham Airport

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No. of meeting rooms The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex Parking 195-196 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AY 2 Birmingham city centre ) www.thebierkeller.com - 3 300 300 1,500 400 0 10 - 08455 333 000 | [email protected] 1000 Trades 16 Frederick Street, Birmingham, B1 3HE www.1000trades.org.uk - 1 150 40 200 50 1 14 - 0121 233 2693 | [email protected] Birmingham Banqueting Suites Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB www.acivico.co.uk/catering-and-hospitality/services/ birmingham-council-house-0 - 2 144 220 432 350 0 12 - 200 Degrees Coffee 0121 303 2050 | [email protected] 21-23 , Birmingham, B3 2BH www.200degs.com/birmingham-colmore-row 0121 448 2626 | [email protected] - 1 - - - - 0 12 ü Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TR www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk - 3 240 350 711 432 2 11 ü Assay Office 0121 456 2244 | [email protected] Assay Office, Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6RZ www.theassayoffice.co.uk 0121 262 1037 | [email protected] - 4 32 75 - 40 1 13 - Birmingham Conference & Events Centre Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW www.thebcec.co.uk 261 23 600 1,000 498 750 0 11 ü 0121 634 6211 | [email protected] Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6JD www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/aston 0121 348 8100 | heritagevenuehire@ - 3 60 80 - 30 3 13 ü birminghammuseums.org.uk Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB www.birminghamhippodrome.com - 6 180 1,850 250 160 0 10 Aston Tavern 0844 338 6500 | [email protected] ü Aston Hall Road, Birmingham, B6 7LA www.astontavern.co.uk 0121 328 0095 | [email protected] 18 4 100 100 100 250 4 13 ü Birmingham Rugby Club Billesley Common, Road, Birmingham, B13 0HN www.moseleyrugby.co.uk - 3 350 450 510 350 4 9 ü Bank 0121 443 3631 | [email protected] 4 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2JB www.individualrestaurants.com 0121 633 4466 | BankBirminghamReception@ - 2 45 90 - 100 0 11 - individualrestaurants.com

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2 2 ) ) Birmingham Museum Edgbaston Stadium & Art Gallery Edgbaston Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU , Birmingham, B3 3DH www.edgbaston.com - 40 520 800 1,000 696 1 11 ü www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/venue-hire/ - 3 - - - 140 0 12 - 0844 635 1092 | [email protected] venue-hire 0121 348 8082 | [email protected]

etc. Venues Maple House 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6TB www.etcvenues.co.uk/venues/maple-house Blakesley Road, Birmingham, B25 8RN 0121 212 8200 | [email protected] - 22 108 180 116 120 0 14 ü www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley/venue- hire/venue-hire-and-weddings - 2 30 60 - 30 8 6 ü 0121 348 8120 | [email protected] Fazeley Events 191 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SE The Bond Company www.fazeleyevents.co.uk 0121 224 8486 | [email protected] - 5 120 225 210 200 1 9 ü 180-182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5SE www.thebondco.net 0121 766 7400 | [email protected] - 7 160 180 105 - 1 9 ü 4 Yew Tree Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QG Canalside, The Cube www.acivico.co.uk/catering-and-hospitality/services/ highbury-hall-0 - 4 64 120 107 100 3 11 ü Level 6, The Cube, Mailbox District, Birmingham, B1 1RN 0121 303 2050 | [email protected] www.canalsidebirmingham.com 0121 634 3433 | [email protected] - 1 250 400 - 300 1 11 ü

The ICC CBSO Centre Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA www.theicc.co.uk Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF 0121 644 5025 | [email protected] - 20 1,169 2,700 3,050 1,500 0 11 ü www.cbso.co.uk/centre 0121 616 6500 | [email protected] - 7 220 360 468 220 0 11 ü

IET Birmingham: Austin Court The Coffin Works 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP austincourt.theiet.org 13-15 Fleet Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B3 1JP 0121 600 7500 | [email protected] - 14 100 150 132 120 0 11 ü www.coffinworks.org 0121 233 4790 | [email protected] - 1 - 30 20 - 0 12 -

Ikon Gallery Conference Aston 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS www.ikon-gallery.org Aston University, Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET 0121 248 0708 | [email protected] - 4 80 100 100 100 0 11 - www.conferenceaston.co.uk 0121 204 4300 | [email protected] 963 77 200 650 591 450 1 14 ü

Innovation Birmingham Campus The Edgbaston Priory Club Innovation Birmingham Campus, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB Sir Harry’s Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2UZ www.innovationbham.com 0121 260 6000 | [email protected] - 9 150 200 - 150 2 13 ü www.edgbastonpriory.com 0121 446 3187 | [email protected] - 3 70 130 137 120 2 10 ü

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2 2 ) ) The Jam House Opus at Cornwall Street 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B31 QU 54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DE www.thejamhouse.com/birmingham www.opusrestaurant.co.uk 0121 200 3030 | [email protected] - 14 100 150 132 120 0 12 ü 0121 200 2323 | [email protected] - 3 40 100 98 70 0 11 -

The The Priory Rooms Meeting & , Birmingham, B1 2ND Conference Centre www.libraryofbirmingham.com/venuehire 40 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF 0121 303 6700 | [email protected] - 6 128 292 240 200 0 11 - www.theprioryrooms.co.uk - 9 58 210 58 - 0 14 - 0121 236 2317 | [email protected]

Lockside Meetings Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR The REP www.locksidemeetings.co.uk 0121 236 8565 | [email protected] - 5 25 50 - - 2 12 - Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/visit/venue-hire/ 0121 245 2076 | [email protected] - 10 240 825 392 220 0 11 ü

mac birmingham , Birmingham, B12 9QH www.macbirmingham.co.uk/hire The Saffron Centre 0121 446 3250 | [email protected] - 16 130 220 230 160 3 10 ü 256 Moseley Road, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0BS www.thesaffroncentre.com 0121 446 3029 | [email protected] - 5 - 500 42 450 2 9 ü

Millennium Point Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG Sherborne Wharf & Heritage www.millenniumpoint.org.uk - - 300 378 1,000 200 1 9 ü 0121 348 8140 | [email protected] Narrowboats Sherborne Street, Birmingham, B16 8DE www.sherbornewharf.co.uk - - - - - 35 0 12 - 0121 455 6163 | [email protected] Museum of The Jewellery Quarter 75-80 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6HA www.birminghammuseums.org.uk - 1 36 35 - 16 1 13 - 0121 348 8140 | [email protected] The Slug & Lettuce Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, B1 2HL www.slugandlettuce.com 0121 633 3049 | slugandlettuce.birmingham@ - - - 350 - 200 0 11 - National SEA LIFE Centre stonegatepubs.com Birmingham The Waters Edge, 3 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL www.visitsealife.com/birmingham/ - - - 500 - - 0 11 - 0871 423 2110 | [email protected] Soho Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5LB www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/soho/venue-hire/ venue-hire-and-weddings - 2 30 20 - 14 2 11 ü The Old Joint Stock Pub 0121 348 8150 | heritagevenuehire@ birminghammuseums.org.uk and Theatre 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham, B2 5NY www.oldjointstock.co.uk - 5 70 90 50 60 0 12 - 0121 200 1892 | [email protected] Symphony Hall Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA www.thsh.co.uk 0121 644 6053 | [email protected] - 5 480 2,000 - 600 0 11 -

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2 2 ) ) thestudio Birmingham Genting Arena 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT www.studiovenues.co.uk/birmingham www.gentingarena.co.uk 0800 028 6694 | [email protected] - 19 120 220 192 200 0 11 - 0121 780 4141 | [email protected] - 3 - 13,928 2,000 4,845 13 0 ü

Thinktank National Conference Centre Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank/venue- www.nationalconferencecentre.co.uk - 13 640 1,400 844 910 14 2 hire/venue-hire - 4 78 180 380 200 1 9 ü 0121 704 2784 | [email protected] ü 0121 348 8082 | [email protected]

The NEC Tom’s Kitchen Birmingham, B40 1NT 53/57 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RE www.thenec.co.uk www.tomskitchen.co.uk 0121 767 2782 | [email protected] - 34 - 10,000 24,780 5,000 13 0 ü 0121 289 5111 | [email protected] - 2 16 16 - 25 0 11 ü

The Vox Town Hall Resorts World, Birmingham, B40 1PU Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ www.thevoxcentre.co.uk www.thsh.co.uk 0121 644 5025 | [email protected] - 8 550 900 1,278 850 13 0 ü 0121 644 6053 | [email protected] - 4 296 900 340 370 0 10 -

venuebirmingham Heart of England University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT www.venuebirmingham.com 0121 415 8400 | [email protected] 67 50 300 1,000 648 430 2 11 ü Becketts Farm Heath Farm, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AJ www.beckettsfarm.co.uk/conference-centre 0156 482 3402 | [email protected] - 6 50 60 98 60 8 14 ü Alwold Road, Birmingham, B29 5RX www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/weoley/venue-hire The Black Country Living Museum 0121 348 8160 | heritagevenuehire@ 70 7 60 100 117 70 6 14 ü birminghammuseums.org.uk Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ www.bclm.co.uk/visiting/venue-hire/66.htm 0121 557 9643 | [email protected] - 4 110 200 260 130 10 25 ü

Woodbrooke 1046 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6LJ www.woodbrooke.org.uk British Motor Museum 0121 472 5171 | [email protected] - 1 20 30 - 10 5 10 ü Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk 01926 640040 | [email protected] - 24 400 600 764 460 34 30 ü

NEC, airport & Solihull Hillscourt Rose Hill, , Birmingham, B45 8RS Akamba Heritage Centre www.hillscourt.co.uk 55 9 100 150 213 90 9 22 - Tythe Barn Lane, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1PH 0121 457 6100 | [email protected] www.akamba.co.uk 0121 733 3111 | [email protected] - 1 - 40 - - 10 6 ü

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2 ) Hippodrome Jaguar Experience, Castle Bromwich Jaguar Experience Centre, Gate 1, Chester Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7RA www.castlebromwich.jaguarexperience.com - 6 160 350 - 200 6 8 ü 0121 786 3319 | [email protected]

Lichfield Cathedral Chapter Office, 19A The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LD www.lichfield-cathedral.org 01543 306100 | [email protected] - 4 600 50 20 250 20 21 -

Mythe Barn Mythe Farm, Pinwall Lane, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PF www.mythebarn-events.co.uk 8 5 84 200 208 170 22 17 ü 0182 772 2200 | [email protected] Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB Tel: +44 (0) 844 338 6500 Ricoh Arena www.birminghamhippodrome.com Judds Lane, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6AQ www.ricoharena.com 08448736350 | [email protected] 121 80 3,240 7,000 6,000 3,528 23 14 ü Birmingham Hippodrome is the We have capacity for groups of UK’s most popular theatre and the 10-200 and if the event is the Venue Facilities perfect venue at which to host a right-fit, we are proud to hire out our Total bedrooms 0 Royal Airforce Museum show-stopping meeting, conference, magnificent auditorium dating from Parking – RAF Museum Cosford, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP. private party or corporate 1899 with a seating capacity of 1,850. Miles from Birmingham 0 www.rafmuseum.org - 3 150 300 375 300 28 36 ü 01902 376207 | [email protected] hospitality event. We have some of Miles from airport 10 the most innovative and versatile With an in-house Head Chef and Meeting rooms 6 kitchen team, you are guaranteed spaces in the city of Birmingham. Conference Capacities Royal Shakespeare Company contemporary, seasonal, mouth- Theatre style 1,850 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BB We’re just a short walk from watering food specially created Classroom 48 www.rsc.org.uk/hires - 8 140 200 250 140 30 27 ü 01789 272290 | [email protected] Birmingham New Street and Moor for your event combined with world U shaped 60 Street stations and only 20 minutes class service from our young, Cabaret style 180 from Birmingham Airport. passionate team. Boardroom 40 Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Banqueting 160 The Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Our expert teams love helping our Our extensive facilities include the Exhibition space (m2) 250 Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW clients to deliver memorable events 200 seat Patrick Centre and our www.shakespeare.org.uk - 6 100 250 - 60 30 25 ü Conference Facilities 01789 204016 | [email protected] with theatrical flair. award-winning Circle restaurant. Internet ü In-house AV ü Wi-fi (free) ü Warwick Castle Air-conditioning ü Castle Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU www.warwick-castle.com/events Leisure Facilities 01926 406660 | [email protected] 30 1 - 70 - 130 28 23 ü Swimming pool – Fitness centre – Spa – Warwick Conferences Sauna – University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL www.warwickconferences.com Accessibility 024 7652 3222 | [email protected] 1,670 219 352 1,200 550 550 20 10 ü

39 40 THE ICC

The International Convention Centre (The ICC)

8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA Tel: +44 (0) 121 644 5025 www.theicc.co.uk

Located in the heart of the UK, The venue hosted around 450 the International Convention events last year, accommodated Venue Facilities Centre (The ICC) is one of over 300,000 delegates and has Total bedrooms 0 Europe’s premier conference been acclaimed with multiple Parking ü Situated within Birmingham’s iconic landmark, and meetings venues, offering awards, recognising everything Miles from Birmingham 0 The Cube, CANALSIDE is a contemporary an extensive range of first- from its position in the international Miles from airport 10 new events venue overlooking the city’s class facilities and an unrivalled conference market to its impact on Meeting rooms 20 British business tourism. It also holds amount of expertise to bring Conference Capacities picturesque waterways. leading standards accreditations for any type of event to life. Theatre style 2,700 quality (ISO 9001) and environmental With tailored packages to suit between 30 – 400 people, Classroom 984 From small meetings for a few people, (ISO 14001) management systems. U shaped 151 CANALSIDE offers a truly flexible destination for to international conferences of several Cabaret style 1,169 memorable events. thousand delegates, the ICC boasts The ICC is situated in the heart of the Boardroom 202 10 meeting rooms and 10 conference city of Birmingham, with 6,200 hotel Banqueting 2,060 From formal dinners to conferences, informal halls, including its flagship Hall 1 beds within walking distance and a Exhibition space (m2) 3,050 auditorium and larger Hall 3, which thriving restaurant and social scene celebrations to seminars, product launches and Conference Facilities can accommodate 3,000 delegates on the doorstep. The highly accessible Internet ü weddings, CANALSIDE brings together a thoroughly or provide over 3,000m² of exhibition location and extremely knowledgeable In-house AV ü space. The dedicated registration area team, make this the perfect option for modern location with exceptional food, all delivered Wi-fi (free) ü has one of the UK’s largest media those who need a purpose built venue by a highly experienced and creative team. Air-conditioning ü walls that can be utilised to add value with the flexibility to create any type to any event. of event. Leisure Facilities Swimming pool – Fitness centre – Spa – Sauna –

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...your spectacular! we’ll bring the THE NEC IS WHERE LIVE EVENTS COME TO LIFE. WHERE IDEAS BECOME REALITY. circumstance. WHERE ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE…

Whatever the event – from a new product launch or Its unrivalled location and island site status also makes presentation to an annual conference or convention, the NEC the ideal choice for any confidential events the NEC has a wide variety of flexible spaces that can too, with many national and international businesses accommodate any number of delegates from as little choosing the venue with full confidence that their as 10 to as many as 10,000. brand and delegates are hosted in a safe and contained The venue provides over 182,000 square metres environment but still with full access to a range of of covered indoor space across 20 interconnecting restaurants, bars and entertainment at halls and 34 meeting rooms and conference suites, in . addition to over 392 acres of outdoor space, giving organisers the freedom to create amazing event experiences with complete flexibility.

Award Winning Team Team NEC has over 40 years experience and each organiser has its own dedicated event manager to ensure their needs are met and their event is delivered successfully from start to finish. Everything from contracts to catering is covered by the NEC’s fully integrated team- working the way organisers work and at one with their own team. At a glance

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20 event halls Best Connected Space for 10,000 delegates Benefiting from unrivalled connectivity by road, rail and air, the NEC is totally accessible to audiences Over 1,500 on-site hotel rooms from across the UK and further afield. Free Wi-Fi • 75% of the UK population live within a three hour travel time 25% off Virgin Train travel for your delegates • Railway Station and airport on the doorstep • 70 minutes by train from London Euston Capacities – conference suites

• 10 minutes by train to Birmingham City centre Theatre 50 - 720 • At the heart of the UK motorway network Reception 40 - 600 (M42, M40, M6) • 17,000 parking spaces Banquet 30 - 500 Unique event venues at the Outdoor space Various University of Birmingham www.venuebirmingham.com Talk to us today about your next event [email protected] 0121 767 2782 The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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NE000930 – Meet Guide_AW.indd 1 24/01/2017 10:34 Aston Street, Aston University, Venue Facilities Birmingham, B4 7ET Total bedrooms 963 The Vox Tel: +44 (0) 121 204 4300 Parking ü www.conferenceaston.co.uk Miles from Birmingham 0 Miles from airport 9 Conference Centre Meeting rooms 77 Conference Capacities Theatre style 650 Classroom 450 U shaped 96 Conference Aston Cabaret style 200 Boardroom 96 Banqueting 450 A great location is top of the Exhibition space (m2) 591 list for many organisers and our Conference Facilities city centre spot, on the green Internet ü campus of Aston University, In-house AV ü gives you exactly that. Wi-fi (free) ü Air-conditioning ü

THE VOX Whether a contemporary conference Leisure Facilities hotel or a brand new, astoundingly Swimming pool ü modern conference suite, we hope Fitness centre ü you’ll find the perfect space to suit Spa – Resorts World Birmingham, B40 1PU your event. Sauna ü Tel: +44 (0) 121 644 5025 Accessibility www.thevoxcentre.co.uk

With panoramic views across the organiser’s experience seamless. Venue Facilities Pendigo Lake and a foyer From super-fast Wi-Fi, to plug and Total bedrooms 178 decked-out with the latest AV play tech and sky-fold partition walls Parking ü technology, the NEC Group’s Vox Rose Hill, Rednal, (which transform each area in a Venue Facilities Miles from Birmingham 13 Conference Centre makes a big Birmingham, B45 8RS matter of minutes), it certainly delivers Total bedrooms 55 Miles from airport 0 first impression. on its ‘state of the art’ claim. Tel: +44 (0) 121 457 6100 Parking ü Meeting rooms 8 www.hillscourt.co.uk Miles from Birmingham 9 Conference Capacities The Vox is a unique and attractive Having opened in 2015, the Vox is Miles from airport 22 offering to the conference market, Meeting rooms 8 Theatre style 900 supported by the vast expertise of situated within Resorts World Classroom 470 the ICC Birmingham’s team. Located Conference Capacities Birmingham, the UK’s first leisure U shaped 104 on the NEC site, it is the perfect Theatre style 150 Cabaret style 550 and entertainment complex. This choice for those who are looking Classroom 120 Boardroom 192 exclusive conference venue has five for a prestigious event in U shaped 60 Banqueting 850 impressive purpose-built fully flexible contemporary surroundings. Cabaret style 80 2 Hillscourt Boardroom 10 Exhibition space (m ) 1,278 meeting suites and can accommodate Banqueting 200 up to 900 delegates as well as three At the Vox, the business day can Conference Facilities Set in 25 acres of its own Exhibition space (m2) 213 premium board rooms that are ideal merge seamlessly into a unique Internet ü for breakout sessions. grounds, eight miles south west Conference Facilities In-house AV ü delegate experience in the evening; of Birmingham city centre, Internet ü Wi-fi (free) ü whether it’s dining in one of Resorts Each area of the premium offering is Hillscourt offers an ideal setting In-house AV ü Air-conditioning ü World’s many restaurants, a cinema Wi-fi (free) ü kitted out with cutting-edge facilities or casino visit, or attending a concert for cost effective training Air-conditioning ü Leisure Facilities which have been designed to make next door at the Genting Arena, there courses & conferences. Swimming pool ü will be something to suit every taste Leisure Facilities It offers eight conference rooms (2 – Fitness centre ü at this unique destination. Swimming pool – Spa ü 150 delegates), bar, restaurant & 55 Fitness centre – Sauna ü en-suite bedrooms. The centre has Spa – been extensively refurbished over the Sauna – Accessibility last few years. There is ample secure, Accessibility free car parking.

45 46 80 Cambridge Street 7 Commercial Street Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Birmingham, B1 2NP Birmingham, B1 1RS Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 283 Tel: +44 (0) 121 600 7500 Parking ü Tel: +44 (0) 121 632 1000 Parking ü austincourt.theiet.org Miles from Birmingham 0 www.mailboxlife.com Miles from Birmingham 0 Miles from airport 11 Miles from airport 15 Meeting rooms 14 Meeting rooms 1

Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Theatre style 150 Theatre style 250 Classroom 60 Classroom – U shaped 50 U shaped Flex. IET Birmingham Cabaret style 100 The Mailbox Cabaret style Flex. Boardroom 56 Boardroom – Banqueting 120 Banqueting – A unique, waterside meeting, Exhibition space (m2) 132 With luxurious seating and Exhibition space (m2) Flex. conference and wedding venue Conference Facilities finishes, a glass sky-lit roof and Conference Facilities in the heart of Birmingham. Internet ü sleek store frontages, the Urban Internet ü In-house AV ü Room forms the centrepiece of In-house AV – IET Birmingham: Austin Court boasts Wi-fi (free) ü the Mailbox experience. Wi-fi (free) ü free WiFi and the latest AV facilities Air-conditioning ü Air-conditioning ü

in 14 spacious, multi-use rooms. Leisure Facilities After hours, the Urban Room can Leisure Facilities With prices to match your budget Swimming pool – be transformed into a beautiful and Swimming pool – and experienced staff delivering Fitness centre – unique setting for a number of exciting Fitness centre – gold standard customer service, Spa – events, including live demonstrations, Spa ü we’re focused on providing you Sauna – interactive Q&A sessions, shopping Sauna –

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Holt Street 40 Bull Street Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Birmingham, B7 4BB Birmingham, B4 6AF Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Tel: +44 (0) 121 260 6000 Parking ü Tel: +44 (0) 121 236 2317 Parking – www.innovationbham.com Miles from Birmingham 2 www.theprioryrooms.co.uk Miles from Birmingham 0 Miles from airport 13 Miles from airport 14 Meeting rooms 9 Meeting rooms 9

Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Innovation Theatre style 200 Theatre style 210 Classroom 64 Classroom 35 U shaped 20+ U shaped 36 Cabaret style 150 Priory Rooms Cabaret style 58 Birmingham Campus Boardroom 20+ Boardroom 30 Banqueting 150 Banqueting 58 2 A dynamic venue and vibrant Exhibition space (m2) 443 The Priory Rooms is a unique, not-for- Exhibition space (m ) – atmosphere, offering modern Conference Facilities profit, meeting and conference venue Conference Facilities meeting and event space. Internet ü located in the heart of Birmingham. Internet ü In-house AV ü Offering nine modern versatile In-house AV ü Ideal for conference, exhibition, Wi-fi (free) ü meeting spaces accommodating Wi-fi (free) ü networking and product launches, Air-conditioning ü between 2 to 210 delegates. Air-conditioning ü

DDR packages, Vivid presentations, Leisure Facilities Leisure Facilities 6m+ wide HD video wall, free Wi-Fi, Swimming pool – Swimming pool – secure parking, live streaming, AV Fitness centre – Fitness centre – support, break-out spaces and smaller Spa – Spa – meeting rooms available, city centre Sauna – Sauna –

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47 48 Millennium Point, Curzon Venue Facilities Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Tel: +44 (0) 121 348 8082 Parking ü Parking ü Parking ü www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/ Miles from Birmingham 1 Miles from Birmingham 2 Miles from Birmingham 4 thinktank Miles from airport 10 Ampersand Miles from airport 11 Birmingham Miles from airport 9 Meeting rooms 4 Meeting rooms 3 Meeting rooms 3 Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Set in the midst of some of Theatre style 350 Moseley Theatre style 450 the most fascinating and Theatre style 180 Classroom 180 Classroom – beautifully landscaped gardens Classroom 30 U shaped – Rugby Club U shaped 200 in the country, the Birmingham Thinktank U shaped 30 Cabaret style 240 Cabaret style 350 Cabaret style 78 Botanical Gardens offers a highly Boardroom – ‘We had a great day at Boardroom – Boardroom 24 prestigious and unique venue and Banqueting 432 Birmingham Moseley RC. The Banqueting 350 Banqueting 200 2 2 is the perfect setting for lunches, Exhibition space (m ) 711 staff were friendly and very Exhibition space (m ) 510 With an inspiring backdrop providing a Exhibition space (m2) 380 dinners, dinner dances and Conference Facilities attentive to our needs and the Conference Facilities unique space for events and functions, Internet ü Internet ü Conference Facilities cocktail parties. students we brought loved the Thinktank is a true Birmingham In-house AV ü In-house AV ü Internet ü view of the pitch.’ gem. Experience quality catering Wi-fi (free) ü Wi-fi (free) ü In-house AV ü Air-conditioning ü Air-conditioning ü with delicious, freshly prepared Wi-fi (free) ü Leisure Facilities Leisure Facilities refreshments and enjoy the backdrop Air-conditioning ü Swimming pool – Swimming pool – of a quirky and impressive space. Leisure Facilities Fitness centre – Fitness centre – Explore the museum, including over Spa – Swimming pool – Spa – 200 hands-on science and technology Sauna – Fitness centre – Sauna – displays, visit the Spitfire gallery and Spa – Accessibility Accessibility learn all about this iconic piece of Sauna – British design, its role in the Second Accessibility World War and its lasting legacy on the city of Birmingham. Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, B15 3TR Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, B13 0HN www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk [email protected]

University of Warwick, Venue Facilities Gibbet Hill Road, Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Total bedrooms 1,670 Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Coventry, CV4 7AL Parking ü Parking – Parking ü Tel: +44 (0) 24 7652 3222 Miles from Birmingham 20 Miles from Birmingham 0 Miles from Birmingham 1 www.warwickconferences.com Miles from airport 10 Birmingham Miles from airport 12 Edgbaston Miles from airport 11 Meeting rooms 219 Meeting rooms 0 Meeting rooms 40 Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Conference Capacities Museum & Stadium Theatre style 0 Theatre style 800 Theatre style 1,200 Classroom 0 Classroom 400 Edgbaston is one the UK’s leading Warwick Classroom 264 Art Gallery U shaped 0 U shaped 80 U shaped 32 Cabaret style 0 sporting venues which features Cabaret style 520 Cabaret style 352 The 19th-century Grade II listed Reception 500 an array of versatile, modern and Boardroom 100 Boardroom 48 building of Birmingham Museum Banqueting 140 luxurious suites that are suitable Banqueting 696 Conferences Banqueting 550 2 2 and Art Gallery offers a magnificent Exhibition space (m ) – for any occasion. Our dedicated Exhibition space (m ) 1,000 Exhibition space (m2) 550 We have four distraction free venues, setting for entertaining, birthday Conference Facilities and passionate events team Conference Facilities Internet – Internet ü as well as the Conference Park which Conference Facilities parties, wedding receptions and will work with you to deliver an In-house AV – In-house AV ü uses the diverse spaces at the Internet ü corporate events. unforgettable service and event. Wi-fi (free) ü Wi-fi (free) ü University of Warwick. In-house AV ü Air-conditioning – Air-conditioning ü Wi-fi (free) ü Leisure Facilities Leisure Facilities Air-conditioning – Whether you want extravagant or Swimming pool – Swimming pool – modest, we meet the needs of two – Leisure Facilities Fitness centre – Fitness centre – Spa – Spa – 1200 guests. Swimming pool ü Sauna – Sauna – Fitness centre ü Spa – Accessibility Accessibility Sauna ü

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49 50 Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Parking ü Parking ü Miles from Birmingham 6 Miles from Birmingham 3 Conference Support Jaguar Miles from airport 8 mac Miles from airport 10 Plan it now at meetbirmingham.com or call +44 (0)121 202 5151 Meeting rooms 7 Meeting rooms 16 Experience Conference Capacities birmingham Conference Capacities Theatre style 300 Theatre style 223 Classroom 60 Classroom 112 Go further by making it mac birmingham is a unique U shaped 30 U shaped 50 200 Degrees Coffee Chaophraya unforgettable: immerse your venue, combining state of the Cabaret style 162 Cabaret style 130 0121 448 2626 0121 643 2424 guests in the awe-inspiring Boardroom 22 art facilities and amazing spaces Boardroom 50 www.200degs.com/birmingham-colmore-row www.chaophraya.co.uk/birmingham/cookery-school/ world of Jaguar. Thrill guests Banqueting 200 within a thriving arts centre. Banqueting 160 Exhibition space (m2) 45 Exhibition space (m2) 230 200 Degrees are specialist coffee roasters and proprietors of distinctive with the prestige of an iconic Located in Cannon Hill Park, mac coffee shops. Their stylish shop seats 70 with a deli style menu refreshed Unlock the secrets of Thai cooking with the expert guidance of our chef British brand in our world-class Conference Facilities birmingham provides a creative, Conference Facilities every Wednesday. The barista school offers classes on homebrew or and learn to master the art to impress at your next dinner party. Internet ü Internet ü professional techniques and meeting facilities for 14. conference facilities. friendly and relaxed environment. In-house AV ü In-house AV ü Wi-fi (free) ü Wi-fi (free) ü Air-conditioning ü Air-conditioning – Alternative Tours CircusMASH Leisure Facilities Leisure Facilities 07966 981 695 0121 439 2530 Swimming pool – Swimming pool – www.alternativetours.co.uk Conference Support www.circusmash.co.uk/corporate/ Fitness centre – Fitness centre – We offer a range of ‘behind the scenes’ tours in the Balti Triangle, Spa – Spa – CircusMASH specialises in the development of circus arts through Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth, tailored to your requirements. Aimed at Sauna – Sauna – community engagement, professional development and entertainment groups between 10 and 50 people including VIPs, prospective investors, solutions. We offer creative consultancy, team-building and bespoke Accessibility Accessibility conference social programmes and media. entertainment experiences geared at the B2B sector. Let CircusMASH transform your event into an extraordinary experience!

Birmingham Food School Gate 1, Chester Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7RA Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH Classic Cars 07990 660 055 www.castlebromwich.jaguarexperience.com www.macbirmingham.co.uk/hires 07879 667249 www.kissrides.co.uk/events We tackle food related public health and environmental issues faced by the local community and support the public to make healthier, more sustainable food choice. Our key activities include cooking classes and An amazing selection of classic cars for a fun, alternative transport for your bespoke events and hire including team building and private parties. guests or an eye catching means to promote your event. Vinyl wrapping of Venue Facilities Venue Facilities the cars can be arranged to match your brand or event identity. Total bedrooms 0 Total bedrooms 0 Parking ü Parking ü Birmingham Tours Miles from Birmingham 1 Miles from Birmingham 0 Elements of Song 07805 115998 Miles from airport 9 Miles from airport 11 Millennium The REP www.birmingham-tours.co.uk 07539 384 862 Meeting rooms 0 Meeting rooms 10 www.astonperformingartsacademy.com Conference Capacities Conference Capacities The REP has a wide range of Sue is a qualified Blue Badge tourist guide providing driving and walking Point Theatre style 800 Theatre style 0 spaces for conferences and events tours of Birmingham under the company name Birmingham Tours Ltd. Elements of Song is a 15 piece band offering music and entertainment to Classroom 0 Classroom 105 corporate events, parties, weddings, private functions and special events. Millennium Point presents a in the heart of Birmingham. As well Our hard working team ensure the entertainment at your events is met with U shaped 80 U shaped 60 as theatre spaces, there are three creativity offering slick professional delivery. modern and vibrant setting for Cabaret style 0 Cabaret style 240 Blue Badge Guided Tours product launches, exhibitions, trade Reception 0 purpose built conference rooms for Boardroom 58 02476 691 212 fairs and so much more. Just a 10 Boardroom 0 up to 200 delegates plus two quirky Banqueting 240 www.bluebadgetouristguide.co.uk 2 Ellis Salsby minute walk to Birmingham Moor Exhibition space (m2) 250 meeting rooms. All have natural Exhibition space (m ) 392 Street & New Street Stations, and Conference Facilities daylight, the latest audio visual Conference Facilities Take a guided coach tour of Birmingham, seeing its industrial past, the 01562 829 939 Internet ü Internet ü Jewellery Quarter and the village of Cadbury’s, or a guided walking tour www.ellis-salsby.co.uk next door to a car park, our building equipment and stunning views of the city centre, viewing the contrast between the past and the future. In-house AV ü In-house AV ü Roger also offers conducted guided tours of Coventry, Stratford upon couldn’t be easier to access. over Birmingham. Ellis Salsby Ltd supports organisations with a range of event management Wi-fi (free) ü Wi-fi (free) ü Avon, The Black Country, The Cotswolds, Oxford, Warwick, Leicester solutions. Our specialism is delegate and venue logistics including: Online and much more in the region. He also offers conference support, meet Air-conditioning ü Air-conditioning ü Hotel reservations, delegate registration and venue management, pre and & greet, employee familiarisation and transfers from airports and hotels. onsite event logistics and travel management over 27 years experience. Leisure Facilities Leisure Facilities He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Swimming pool – Swimming pool – Fitness centre – Fitness centre – Spa – Spa – Blue Tourist Badge Guides Escape Live Sauna – Sauna – 0121 705 1364 0121 572 3131 Accessibility Accessibility www.birminghamtouristguideuk.com www.escapelive.co.uk

Mary Moore Birmingham Blue Badge Tourist Guide specialises in tours Escape Live is an exciting group game with a difference. Your mission is of Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and the Cotswolds. Also a simple – escape from a locked room in just 60 minutes by solving a series ‘Meet and Greet’ airport/hotel transfer for your clients. To get more from of challenging puzzles. Do you have what it takes to get out in time? Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG Centennary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP your visit to Birmingham, contact www.birminghamtouristguideuk.com www.millenniumpoint.org.uk www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/visit/venue-hire

51 52 Faith Encounter Programme Lily Jones Flowers 0121 449 4892 0121 448 7830 Transport www.faithencounter.org.uk www.lilyjonesflowers.co.uk Plan it now at meetbirmingham.com or call +44 (0)121 202 5151

We can recommend places of worship of all faiths that offer good quality We provide fantastic, imaginative, bespoke floral designs and an efficient, guided tours. We run 12 week training courses for Faith Guides. We have reliable service. We always deliver on time, and ‘on the money’. trained guides in about 20 different places of worship in Birmingham.

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Birmingham International Coaches Sixt Rent a Car GoApe Cannock Chase Rock Up 0121 783 4004 0844 499 3399 0333 331 7259 0121 271 0322 www.birminghaminternationalcoaches.co.uk www.sixt.co.uk www.goape.co.uk www.rock-up.co.uk/corporate Birmingham International Coaches offer modern luxury coach travel for UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure company with 31 locations, ideal for a corporate all your business and social requirements. We are conveniently located for Need a corporate team building event to get everyone talking? Rock Up has Sixt is a worldwide car rental company located in over 100 countries with team building event with spirit. Swinging through the canopy and going on all venues and attractions in Birmingham and are highly experienced in the perfect adventurous solution with over 26 challenging themed climbs over 4,000 locations. an adventure brings people together like nothing else. They put packages providing conference and event transport - whether for transfers, shuttle to make a truly memorable occasion. We can tailor an event to suit your together unique to each group, call for a quote. services or sightseeing. requirements, timing and budget so get in touch with one of our team.

Chiltern Mainline TC Cars Guidelink Sabai Sabai 08456 005 165 0121 770 2000 01789 772 786 0121 426 2688 www.chilternrailways.co.uk www.tccars.co.uk www.guide-link.co.uk www.sabaisabai-restaurant.co.uk Fast, frequent trains from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street Need a taxi anywhere around the Birmingham or Solihull area, we are and Snow Hill from 1 hour 40 mins. With great value fares, complimentary the approved company to call. Airport, train or any travel connection for Joyce & Alan Griffiths are local blue-badge guides who also provide a An independent Thai Restaurant specialising in fine Thai cusine. Our wi-fi, plenty of tables and plug points, and our ‘premium economy’ business or pleasure. GPS tracked and fully metered for peace of mind booking service for other midlands based guides and in other languages. catering division delivers oustanding conference and event catering for business zone on key peak trains. and wallet. Specialist themes are also covered especially Architectural tours. all occasions. Transport Johnsons Quality Coach Travel TOA Taxis Hampton Medical Conferences Sherborne Wharf Ltd 01564 797010 0121 427 8888 01920 885162 0121 454 5367 www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk www.toataxis.net www.hamptonmedical.com www.sherbornewharf.co.uk

If you are looking for a coach hire for your event in Birmingham then look Immediate dispatching. Advance bookings. 24/7 service. Ring on We offer a full Professional Conference Organiser to national and international Discover Birmingham’s canals by Narrowboat will full commentary on our no further. Established for over 100 years, Johnsons Coach Travel is an approach. Credit card payments. Business account facilities. 5 & 6 associations & societies, charities and voluntary organisations. Our in-depth, public boat trips departing from outside the ICC daily from Easter to October award winning coach operator based in the Midlands with a large fleet of seater cabs. Courier service. Airport transfers. All taxis are wheelchair practical knowledge of membership organisations, call for abstract events and and weekends only during Winter months. Private charter of our boats is 50 coaches of all sizes. accessible. international healthcare congresses is a core value of Hampton Medical. also available for a range of occasions.

LandFlight Travel Services Transport for West Midlands Jaguar Experience, Castle Bromwich Vintage Trains 0121 705 5555 0345 303 6760 02476 205 716 0121 708 4960 www.landflight.co.uk www.tfwm.org.uk www.jaguar.co.uk/experience-jaguar/factory-tours/index.html www.vintagetrains.co.uk TfWM invests in and improves the regions transport structure, working LandFlight operate a modern fleet of executive coaches, shuttle buses and Immerse your guests in the awe-inspiring world of Jaguar. Thrill them Vintage Trains are pioneers in the heritage railtour industry. We offer towards an integrated public transport system that’s safe and secure. a fleet of Mercedes chauffeur driven cars and people carriers. For all your with the prestige of an iconic British brand in our world-class conference bespoke solutions to your rail transportation requirements, but with a At the same time we are busy planning for the future. We work in airport and city transfers, day hires, social programmes and tours for both facilities, and enhance your event with a Manufacturing Tour, Experience heritage flare. From simple A-to-B rail transportation to the ultimate steam- partnership with operators in the West Midlands – as Network West individuals and groups. Drive, or both. hauled Pullman-Dining experience, we can help make your event! Midlands - to develop integrated ticketing that meets customer needs.

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Birmingham International We also have tabled coaches with Coaches have been providing kitchen facilities, WiFi and full luxury coach travel for over entertainment options, as well as 40 years and are located wheelchair accessible coaches. close to all major venues and hotels in Birmingham Whatever your transport and surrounding areas. requirements you can rely on Birmingham International to Our modern air-conditioned provide a five star service for coaches are equipped with any group size. luxury leather seating, WC, DVD and drinks facilities. JOHNSONS

They are continuously investing in Liveridge House Johnsons Coach Travel are the first choice for coach hire in the their fleet and are proud members of Liveridge Hill Midlands area! The Guild of British Coach Operators Henley-in-Arden and Coach Marque which are West Midlands Established for over 100 years, recognised kitemarks of quality in Tel: +44 (0) 1564 797 010 Johnsons Coach Travel are an award- the UK coach industry. www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk winning family run coach operator specialising in providing quality coach So contact Johnsons Coach Travel travel to companies like yours. for your next coach hire and relax in the knowledge your coach hire Johnsons cater for all types of coach arrangements are in safe hands. hire including educational trips, corporate transfers, group tours and Email us on special events. They have a large [email protected] modern fleet of 50 coaches ranging from 7 seat people carriers, 20 seat mini coaches, 35 seat midi coaches, 49 and 53 seat executive coaches and larger 63 seat coaches.

55 56 City Cafe 0121 633 6300 | www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120 The Edgbaston Boutique Hotel & Cocktail Lounge 0121 454 5212 | www.theedgbaston.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 200 Mooch Bar Restaurants 0121 633 6300 | www.moochbar.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups 30 Plan it now at meetbirmingham.com or call +44 (0)121 202 5151 Sam’s Club House at The Belfry 01675 238 600 | www.thebelfry.com Private dining available - Max number for groups 60

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Buffalo and Rye Akamba 0121 643 3312 | www.buffaloandrye.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups - 0121 733 3111 | www.akamba.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups 50 Coast to Coast 0121 643 5708 | www.c2crestaurants.com/restaurant/birmingham Private dining available - Max number for groups - CHINESE Island Bar 0121 632 5296 | www.bar-island.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 60 Bugis Street Brasserie The Victoria 0121 200 2727 | www.millenniumhotels.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 64 0121 633 9439 | www.thevictoriabirmingham.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 Chung Ying Cantonese 0121 622 5669 | www.chungying.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120

BRITISH Chung Ying Central 0121 400 0888 | www.chungying.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 185 Becketts Farm 01564 823 402 | www.beckettsfarm.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 140 FINE DINING Mr White’s English Chophouse Birmingham 0121 718 8000 | www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/chophouse-birmingham Private dining available ü Max number for groups 22 Adams Restaurant Regency Restaurant 0121 643 3745 | www.adamsrestaurant.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 36 0121 745 6119 | www.corushotels.com/solihull Private dining available ü Max number for groups 20 Aria Scottish Steak Club 0121 643 1234 | www.birmingham.regency.hyatt.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 0121 633 1737 | www.macdonald-hotels/burlington Private dining available ü Max number for groups 20 Carters of Moseley Tom’s Kitchen 0121 449 8885 | www.cartersofmoseley.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups - Restaurants 0121 289 5111 | www.tomskitchen.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 200 Circle Restaurant 0844 338 5000 | www.birminghamhippodrome.com/circle Private dining available ü Max number for groups 90

CAFÉ BAR Elegant Eat 0121 446 3601 | www.edgbaston.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 12 1000 Trades Harvey Nichols 0121 233 2693 | www.1000trades.org.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 0121 616 6028 | www.harveynichols.com/restaurant/birmingham-dining Private dining available - Max number for groups 10 200 Degrees Coffee Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill at The Cube 0121 448 2626 | www.200degs.com/birmingham-colmore-row Private dining available ü Max number for groups 12 0121 634 3433 | www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/steakhouse-birmingham Private dining available ü Max number for groups 22 Bar Opus Opus at Cornwall Street 0121 289 3939 | www.baropus.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120 0121 200 2323 | www.opusrestaurant.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 140

57 58 Peel’s Restaurant Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining 01675 446 080 | www.hamptonmanor.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 16 0121 643 7978 | www.pushkardining.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 180 Purnell's Restaurant Shababs Balti 0121 212 9799 | www.purnellsrestaurant.com/michelin-star-birmingham Private dining available ü Max number for groups 12 0121 440 2893 | www.shababs.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 56 Ryder Grill 01675 238 600 | www.thebelfry.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 230 INTERNATIONAL Simpsons Restaurant 0121 454 3434 | www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 65 1565 0121 369 5555 | www.parkregisbirmingham.co.uk/restaurant-bars/1565-bar-and-terrace Private dining available ü Max number for groups 100 Turners at 69 0121 426 4440 | www.turnersat69.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups - Around the World 08455 333 000 | www.atwbar.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 300 Waters Restaurant 0121 273 1238 | www.watersrestaurant.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 66 Bank 0121 633 4466 | www.individualrestaurants.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 350 Bierkeller Entertainment FRENCH 08455 333 000 | www.thebierkeller.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 1200

Bistro Du Vin Crowne Plaza 0121 224 5000 | www.crowneplazabirmingham.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120 0121 794 3005 | www.hotelduvin.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 124 Epicurean Bistro Pierre 0121 454 5436 | www.theepicureanrestaurant.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 0121 616 0730 | www.bistrotpierre.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 45 Impney Restaurant and Bar Chez Mal Brasserie 01905 774 411 | www.chateau-impney.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups - 0121 246 5000 | www.malmaison.com Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120 Marmalade at The Rep Theatre 0121 245 2080 | www.marmaladebirmingham.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 100 GASTRO PUB Monty’s Brasserie 0871 376 9005 | www.royalangushotel.com/dining Private dining available ü Max number for groups 100 The Jekyll & Hyde 0121 236 0345 | www.thejekyllandhyde.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 Parklands Brasserie Drayton Manor 01827 285 551 | www.draytonmanorhotel.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 150 The New Inn 0121 426 3373 | www.newinnharborne.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 30 Shooters Bar 08455 333 000 | www.shootersportsbar.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 300 The Old Joint Stock 0121 200 1892 | www.oldjointstock.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 60 West 12 0121 452 1144 | www.birminghammarriott.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 70 Rose Villa Tavern 0121 236 7910 | www.therosevillatavern.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 50 ITALIAN

INDIAN Bardolino 0121 634 3433 | www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/bardolino-birmingham Private dining available - Max number for groups 20 Asha’s Indian Bar & Restaurant 0121 200 2767 | www.ashasuk.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 60 Piccolino Birmingham 0121 634 3055 | www.individualrestaurants.com/piccolino Private dining available ü Max number for groups 250 Lasan Restaurant 0121 212 3664 | www.lasan.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 44 Rocca’s 01675 238 600 | www.thebelfry.com Private dining available - Max number for groups 70 Praza 0121 456 4500 | www.praza.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 100 San Carlo 0121 633 0251 | www.sancarlo.co.uk/birmingham Private dining available ü Max number for groups 70

59 60 Venue Facilities Max no of group 1,000 JAPANESE Private dining ü

Rofuto 0121 369 8888 | www.parkregisbirmingham.co.uk/restaurant-bars/1565-bar-and-terrace Private dining available ü Max number for groups 100 Shogun Sushi Bierkeller 0121 643 8800 | www.shogunteppanyaki.com Private dining available - Max number for groups 65 Entertainment Complex

SOUTH AMERICAN The Bierkeller Entertainment By having three venues Complex is the perfect under one roof, we have a venue for hosting any huge selection of packages Bodega Bar & Cantina private event, conference, available to cater for parties 40 0121 448 4267 | www.bodegabirmingham.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups function or social. of two to 1000 on a wide The complex has the best range of budgets. AV facilities in the city and THAI boasts the largest LED wall in the Midlands. Chaophraya Thai Restaurant 0121 643 2424 | www.chaophraya.co.uk Private dining available ü Max number for groups 120 Sabai Sabai 0121 426 2688 | www.sabaisabai-restaurant.co.uk Private dining available - Max number for groups 100 www.thebierkeller.com 195-196 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1AY Tel: 08455 333 000

Venue Facilities Venue Facilities Max no of group 170 Max no of group 70 Private dining ü Private dining ü

Ashas Indian Opus

Restaurant & Bar Ideally located in the heart Each room is ideal for an of Birmingham’s city centre, intimate dinner party or Asha’s is the world’s true sense of modern our private rooms are the corporate event. first international Indian Indian luxury. talk of the town... We can seat up to 80 restaurant group, currently Asha’s serves classic Indian It’s our flexible approach people and our entire operating 11 restaurants dishes with a contemporary to your private event that restaurant can be hired in five countries around twist. The ambience gets people talking. for an exclusive event. the world. This unique and restaurant design We’re here to help you concept combines the We are acclaimed for our represents modern India; make your event special, delights of Indian cuisine 2 AA Rosette modern British textural warm colours personal and bespoke. with contemporary decor, menu which shows an incorporating clean lines bringing its diners a We have three Private outstanding commitment to and a contemporary feel. Rooms which are chic, the best quality ingredients modern, warm and inviting. from the British Isles.

www.ashasuk.co.uk www.opusrestaurant.co.uk 12-22 , Birmingham, B3 3LX 54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DE Tel: 0121 200 2767 Tel: 0121 200 2323

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BIRMINGHAM – A GATEWAY TO THE UK Being located in the centre of England means that not only is Birmingham easy to reach, but it is also perfectly positioned for travel to many fascinating and exciting areas around the Midlands and the rest of the UK. The surrounding counties are packed full of heritage, attractions and beautiful landscapes. So make Birmingham your base and be able to discover so much more.

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