Take a look at our venue booking tips to help you plan your event:

Hotel/residential conference centre

This venue is best for all round events requiring accommodation and support facilities. Ideal for a one-stop conference programme.

Non-residential conference centres

These offer ideal venue hire for day events, training and smaller seminars.

Venue size

For events of 200+ you need to plan early. Preferably give yourself at least six months.

Event type

If it’s formal and for a larger group, a conference or seminar may work better. For a larger event, one large conference room is ideal, with a room for catering (separate from the main room, as setting up can be noisy) and a delegate registration area close to the main room. Don’t forget breakout rooms.

Event format

Choose from delegates seated at tables (classroom style), or in rows (theatre style). Another option is cabaret style, which is 5/6 delegates seated at a round table, all facing the front of the room. This can be harder with larger numbers, as more space is required.

Location

The critical choice with venue hire is often one of deciding between a central venue location with good transport links or an out of town venue, where delegates can be cosseted for a day or two.

Venue hire enquiries

Send us your venue enquiry now. We’re keen to help you select a successful venue.

Call us now on 01323 644644 or email venues@confpeople.co.uk