meetinGS & ConventionS Convention CentReS • HotelS • ACAdemiC • UniqUe • HiSTORiC • SPoRtinG Welcome to the heart of great events. Welcome to one of the UK’s biggest events capitals, a place that has inspired the world of science, industry, sport and business. This is Telford and Shropshire, a leading Discover our great location, 2 hours from London Meet, rest or play we have all the ingredients destination welcoming over 12million visitors and 3 hours from 70% of the UK. Choose from for a great event. per year. Big investment has been at the over 40 venues from trendy hotels to world class We look forward to welcoming you. heart of its success including the ambitious convention centres. £250million transformation of Telford with its Enjoy award winning attractions, fine food and new Convention Quarter, new city style hotels, unforgettable great days and nights out. leading restaurants and bars and new indoor and outdoor leisure and entertainment facilities. Sarah Bird Business Tourism Manager “Why fit in, when you can STAND Out.” Meet Telford & Shropshire Dr Seuss For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 03 Stand out - Conventions, Meetings and Events Ranked among the UK’s top convention capitals - our venues will inspire you… “Telford and Shropshire is one of the Our new purpose-designed Convention Quarter in For an exclusive or executive meeting enjoy For residential conferences you can choose from the heart of Telford is home to The International some of England’s finest stately homes. If you’re city style hotels and country houses and resort, up-and-coming convention capitals of Britain, Centre, the UK’s 6th largest convention centre and looking for unusual and inspiring, we have the golf and spa hotels. Academically we are home one of the leading venues for National Association finest choice of unique venues including Steam to three major academic venues each offering driven by an imaginative and enthusiastic team.” and Corporate conventions and events. Trains, Science Museums and Aviation history. excellent residential meeting options. Paul Colston, Editor, Conference News For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 05 Drive times “Telford is within 3 hours Birmingham 45 mins Manchester 1.5 hrs drive time of 70% Liverpool 1.5 hrs Glasgow London 2 hrs of the UK population.” Cardiff 3 hrs Glasgow 5 hrs manchester Getting here liverpool In the heart of England, within just 3 hours travel of 70% of the UK population, Telford and Shropshire has great transport links, unbeatable access by road, rail and air and all the infrastructure you would expect from a city without the congestion. Telford Birmingham Roads Rail Air The M54 serves the region linking directly to the We’re connected to all of the main UK lines, With two of the UK’s biggest International Cardiff M6 putting Telford & Shropshire in the heart of with services to London via the Midlands. airports within 1 hour of the region we connect the UK within 45 minutes of Birmingham and just to over 100 airlines with direct flights to over 190 london 2 hours from London. destinations worldwide. For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 07 “Things don’t just happen, things are made to happen.” John F Kennedy Big investment Telford Convention Quarter Historic transformations Hotel Developments A £250 million development is transforming Recognised as one of England’s finest stately Park Inn by Radisson Telford has unveiled a the heart of Telford with the expansion of the Homes, Weston Park has continued its £4million refurbishment creating a stylish and iconic International Centre convention complex, development with the refurbishment of all 28 trendy new look to all 153 bedrooms, its bar, the development of a vibrant pedestrianised bedrooms to exquisite standard, the restoration restaurant and reception. Mr and Mrs Smith’s Convention Quarter that includes city style hotels of it opulent Orangery with its beautiful glass roof famous Lion and Pheasant hotel in Shrewsbury with new on-site accommodation, cosmopolitan originally designed by John MacVicar in 1865 has been further developed to offer contemporary restaurants and bars, leisure and entertainment and the expansion of its on-site attractions within chic in their award winning restaurant and rooms. venues and much more. the 1000 acre Capability Brown parkland. For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 09 w How to use this Guide Let us be your guide to Telford & Shropshire Meetings Mini Guide Meetings Web Portal Convention Bureau - How we can help This mini guide includes a full directory of For more information on each of the venues visit Meet Telford & Shropshire, the official venues and services. Each listing provides a our dedicated web portal where you can explore convention bureau provides a range of free taster of the venue, a summary of their each venue further or enquire or book online. Use services to help you plan the perfect event: facilities, a selection of their event packages, the portal to redeem your exclusive Meeting and Call the team for free professional support an exclusive offer and details on how you can Convention offers and enjoy special rewards for Call 0845 0750 552 contact the venue or service direct. choosing Telford and Shropshire for your next event. Visit meet-telford.co.uk/standout For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 11 THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE Bedrooms 343 KEY FEATURES With over 15,000m2 of event space and a renowned in-house conference team, • 15,000 square metres of event space Meeting rooms 23 you’re absolutely spoilt for choice at The International Centre. Boasting contemporary facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a truly versatile • 3 Exhibition Halls offer, functions from exclusive board meetings to large scale conference and Capacity 4500 • 3000 bed spaces in commutable area exhibitions can be smoothly and seamlessly catered for. • 1500 car parking spaces on-site Contact Details • Outside Exhibition area St Quentin Gate, • In-house Catering, Production and Telford, Accommodation Booking Shropshire, TF3 4JH • Expert Sales and Marketing team T. 01952 281500 For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 13 Bedrooms - RAF MUSEUM COSFORD EXCLUSIVE OFFER The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford provides a truly unique location Meeting rooms 4 for important business events. Conferences, meetings, dinners, Book now and exhibitions, training seminars, receptions and product launches can ORGANISERS GO FREE Capacity 1000 all be catered for within one of Britain’s premier aviation attractions. exclusive offers are changing throughout the year, please Contact Details Meeting & Conference Packages keep an eye on the website. Shifnal, Valiant Day Vulcan Day Victor Day Shropshire, From From From TF11 8UP Redeem your offer at £32.00 £35.00 £40.00 www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout T. 01902 376200 per delegate per delegate per delegate For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 15 Bedrooms - IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM - COALBROOKDALE EXCLUSIVE OFFER Offering the rare opportunity to host an event in a UNESCO World Heritage Meeting rooms 6 site, the Ironbridge Gorge’s unique Coalbrookdale site has a diverse and unique range of venues available. Perfect for groups from 20 to 200, Book now to receive Capacity 300 whichever you choose, you’re assured beautiful surroundings, a true sense of history, and an event which will be remembered for all the right reasons. 10% OFF published venue hire Contact Details Meeting & Conference Packages Coach Road, Day Delegate Executive Day Delegate Coalbrookdale, From From Telford, Redeem your offer at TF8 7DQ £36.00 £43.00 www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout per delegate per delegate T. 01952 435935 For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 17 Bedrooms - IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM - BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN EXCLUSIVE OFFER Blists Hill Victorian Town offers unrivalled possibilities for interesting and Meeting rooms 3 unique events in an authentically reconstructed late-Victorian working town. As well as our individual venues, the whole town at Blists Hill can also Book now to receive Capacity 3000 be hired, along with Victorian Fairground and the horse and cart to really complement your event. 10% OFF published venue hire Contact Details Legges Way, Madeley, Redeem your offer at Telford, TF7 5DU www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout T. 01952 435935 For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 19 TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL TELFORD Town PARK Meeting rooms 1 KEY FEATURES Nestled beside Telford’s vibrant shopping district and its exciting Southwater conference 2 • 450 acres of park land Capacity 30 quarter development, Telford Town Park offers a staggering 6,500m of flat, grassed area just perfect for outdoor events. Two vehicle access points, three pedestrian points, and • 1000 capacity for Marquee event Outdoor space Capacity various electric supply points are available, which, added to mature planting, excellent 2 varies 6500m per event leisure facilities and superb transport links make this a must-visit destination. • 6000 capacity for concert • Direct Ramp link to Contact Details The International Centre Telford Town Park Visitor Centre, • 30 capacity Visitor Centre Hinkshay Road, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4EP T. 01952 382362 For more information & free venue finding call0845 0750 552 or visit www.meet-telford.co.uk/standout 21 Bedrooms - Acton Scott Historic WORKING FARM EXCLUSIVE OFFER As home to the BBC2 series, Victorian Farm, Acton Scott is a venue famed Meeting rooms 1 for the engaging and unique experience it offers business visitors.