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Nottinghamshire, with its blend of history and innovation, offers an array of modern conference venues. These spaces are equipped with the latest technology, ensuring a seamless event experience. Consider the ambiance, accessibility, and tech capabilities when selecting the perfect venue for your professional gathering.

Explore Trent Bridge's iconic cricket ground for sportive events, or host at the Motorpoint Arena, where contemporary meets pop culture, perfect for large-scale conferences and concerts.

ARCHITECTURE

Discover Nottingham's vibrant scene with The Bodega for intimate gigs, Galleries of Justice for immersive experiences, and the Savoy Cinema for private screenings, all adding to the county's eclectic event spaces.

VENUE VARIETY

Nottinghamshire resonates with the beats of Rock City, a legendary music venue, and the annual Splendour Festival, showcasing diverse genres and attracting global artists for unforgettable performances.

MUSIC

Nottinghamshire offers a unique blend of historical and modern venues for hosting events, with a particular appeal for those interested in architecture. The county is home to the legendary Sherwood Forest, which provides a scenic backdrop for outdoor gatherings and team-building activities. 

For indoor events, the Nottingham Conference Centre stands out with its award-winning restoration of the Grade II* listed Newton and Arkwright buildings, blending 19th-century elegance with contemporary design. Another notable venue is the Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan country house set in a 500-acre park, which could serve as a grand setting for conferences and special events.

The county's connection to the famed Robin Hood legend can be leveraged for themed events, offering a unique storytelling element. Additionally, Nottinghamshire's transport links, including the East Midlands Airport and a well-connected train network, make it accessible for national and international delegates.

The University of Nottingham, with its award-winning Jubilee Campus, is another architectural gem, featuring eco-friendly buildings and innovative design, ideal for academic conferences and educational seminars.

Nottinghamshire's accommodation options range from quaint B&Bs to luxurious hotels, catering to various preferences and budgets. The Lace Market Hotel, for example, provides a boutique experience in the heart of Nottingham's historic Lace Market area.

Overall, Nottinghamshire presents a compelling mix of venues that celebrate both its storied past and its forward-looking present, making it a fitting choice for event planners seeking a memorable location.

Nottinghamshire

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

TRANSPORT

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

United Kingdom

Discover modern conference venues in Nottinghamshire, UK. Ideal for professional events with cutting-edge facilities and excellent transport links.

Modern Conference Venues in Nottinghamshire

Modern Conference Venues

Explore The Derby Conference Centre, a top modern conference venue near Nottinghamshire with cutting-edge facilities.

For larger events of up to 200 guests, the Stephenson and Euston Suite at The Derby Conference Centre offers an exceptional setting for your business needs. This versatile venue combines modern amenities with a unique atmosphere, making it ideal for conferences, meetings, and corporate gatherings. Equipped with high-speed WiFi and flexible seating arrangements, the suite can be tailored to suit any event style. Located conveniently in Derby, it provides easy access for attendees from across the UK. Elevate your next business event in a space designed for success, where professionalism meets comfort. Experience the perfect blend of functionality and elegance at The Derby Conference Centre.

Spacious meeting room with round tables and blue chairs at Derby Conference Centre.

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Stephenson and Euston Suite, Derby Conference Centre, elegant meeting room with round tables.

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Stephenson and Euston Suite, Derby Conference Centre, ideal for corporate events.

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Business

Stephenson and Euston Suite

Derby

The Derby Conference Centre

Modern Conference Venue in Derby

Explore modern conference venues in Nottinghamshire with top facilities and transport links. Ideal for professional events.

Perfectly situated just inside our Stage Suites, the Oadby suite has access the the private facilities that our conference centre has to offer including; toilets; cloakroom; bar & lobby.
With free parking for all guests in our open air car park.

The Suite can be combined with Wigston 1, or Wigston 1 & 2 to create our Stage Suites with capacity for up to 350 people.

Oadby Suite meeting room at Holiday Inn Leicester, ideal for workshops and gatherings.

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Oadby Suite meeting room at Holiday Inn Leicester, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Oadby Suite meeting room at Holiday Inn Leicester, ideal for workshops and board meetings.

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Oadby Suite meeting space at Holiday Inn Leicester with water bottles for events.

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Oadby Suite

Other

Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston

Modern Conference Venue Wigston

Explore Reach Events, a top modern conference venue in Nottinghamshire with state-of-the-art facilities and excellent transport links.

With one of the largest banqueting spaces in the East Midlands, and concert/theatre space for 720, Reach Events is the ideal venue for your next gathering. Located in Derby, this versatile space features a grand main hall that accommodates up to 750 guests, making it perfect for conferences, exhibitions, performances, and lavish banquets. Equipped with state-of-the-art AV and lighting, Reach Events offers a seamless experience for any occasion. Additional amenities include nine well-appointed training rooms, a stylish café-bar, and a collaborative co-working area. With ground floor access and high-speed Wi-Fi, your attendees will enjoy convenience and comfort. Just 1 hour and 30 minutes from London St Pancras, Reach Events is easily accessible, ensuring your event is memorable and successful. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting, a wedding reception, or a community event, Reach Events provides exceptional facilities and dedicated service to bring your vision to life.

Main Space at Reach Events with stage, modern seating for professional presentations.

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Versatile event space with vibrant lighting for dynamic meetings and corporate events.

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Main Space

Reach Events

Modern Conference Venue Derby

Explore St Martins House for modern conference venues in Nottinghamshire, offering flexible spaces and cutting-edge facilities.

This spacious and contemporary ground floor room can comfortably accommodate 60 people and is a flexible space offering a variety of layouts to suit your needs. The Kempe Room is fitted with a ceiling mounted projector and built in screen. The Kempe Room also benefits from natural daylight and a view in to our internal sculpture courtyard.

Kempe Room at St Martins House: modern meeting space with large windows for events.

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Kempe Room at St Martins House: modern meeting space with long table for workshops and presentations.

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The Kempe Room

Leicester

St Martins House Conference Centre & Lodge

Modern Conference Venues Nottinghamshire

Explore top modern conference venues in Nottinghamshire, perfect for professional events with state-of-the-art facilities.

The Keith Weller Lounge on the first floor is one of the largest conference suites in the Stadium facilitating up to 500 delegates in theatre style.

With a connecting reception lounge to the Walkers Hall, it makes it the perfect space for Exhibitions and Workshops.

Professional meeting room at King Power Stadium with round table setup for events.

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Keith Weller at King Power Stadium, modern conference venue with glass facade, networking event.

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Buffet

Keith Weller

Birmingham

King Power Stadium

Explore Avantay's modern conference suite in Nottinghamshire, perfect for professional events with flexible spaces and top facilities.

Avantay is located in the heart of Leicestershire, first floor and second floor mezzanine are perfectly suited to hold medium to large conferences. it can be used as a single space or split into a number of sections for smaller events and break out rooms. The suite is ideal for holding training days, corporate meetings, seminars, business conferences, workshops and private dinners.

Elegant dining table with floral centerpiece in Avantay banqueting suite for corporate events.

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Elegant banqueting suite with white tables and gold accents for weddings or corporate events.

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Elegant Avantay banqueting suite with white tables and gold accents for corporate events.

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London

Avantay banqueting suite

Avantay Modern Conference Suite

Explore Holywell Park, a top modern conference venue in Nottinghamshire with cutting-edge facilities and excellent transport links.

The Babbage room is ideal for large conferences, training sessions, and networking events. Located just outside the Stephenson Lecture Theatre, it serves as an excellent breakout space, ensuring seamless transitions between sessions. With abundant natural daylight, the room creates an inviting atmosphere that enhances productivity and engagement. Attendees will appreciate unlimited refreshments and snacks throughout the day, keeping energy levels high. Holywell Park Conference Centre, awarded a gold standard in customer service, offers a flexible venue tailored to your specific needs. Our dedicated team is on hand to provide expert support, ensuring your event is a resounding success. Whether you’re hosting a simple meeting or a prestigious conference, The Babbage room at Holywell Park is the perfect choice for a memorable and impactful experience.

Babbage exhibition space with attendees networking at Holywell Park Conference Centre.

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Event space at Holywell Park with illuminated "LOV" signage and sleek car for networking.

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The Babbage

Holywell Park Conference Centre

Modern Conference Venue: Holywell Park

A versatile, modern conference room for up to 125, ideal for corporate and community events.

The Forge is a beautifully refurbished conference room located in the Hope Centre, featuring high-quality decoration and furnishings. It is an ideal space for hosting a variety of events, including conferences, meetings, and workshops. The room is equipped with a data projector, PA system, stage lighting, and offers natural daylight, making it a comfortable and productive environment. The Forge also includes access to a reception area and the adjacent Cradle Suite, which is perfect for syndicate sessions. With a capacity of up to 125 in theatre style, it is suitable for larger gatherings, while also accommodating smaller groups in banquet or cabaret styles. The Forge is a versatile venue that caters to both corporate and community events, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.

Versatile event space at The Forge, equipped for presentations and performances.

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Elegant event space at The Forge, decorated for celebrations with black tables and blue sashes.

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Events

The Forge

Sheffield

The Hope Centre

Elegant event space with panoramic views, private bar, and dining for up to 200 guests in Nottingham.

Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake is our dedicated event space for private dining and celebration events. Featuring floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views across Nottingham, a private bar, built in AV system, a Cleaver & Wake led chef team and our event planners, we have all you need to create a truly memorable event for events up to 200 guests.

Engaged attendees in a well-organized meeting space at Cleaver & Wake.

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Elegant meeting space with natural light and greenery at Cleaver & Wake.

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Elegant dining setup at Cleaver & Wake for upscale events and corporate gatherings.

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Buffet spread at Cleaver & Wake for corporate events and social gatherings.

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Elegant bar setup at Cleaver & Wake, ideal for events and networking.

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Dining 

Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake

Nottingham

Cleaver & Wake

The Churchills Suite is a space with lots of character, featuring stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with natural light. Perfect for business events, this versatile suite accommodates up to 100 guests in a cabaret setup and 160 in a theatre arrangement. Equipped with a projector, screen, and high-speed internet, it ensures seamless presentations and connectivity. Located within the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel, the suite offers easy access to Nottingham's vibrant city centre and local attractions, making it an ideal choice for corporate meetings, training sessions, and networking events. With climate control and a welcoming atmosphere, the Churchills Suite is designed to inspire productivity and creativity, ensuring your event is a resounding success.

Churchills Suite at Mercure Nottingham: modern meeting space for corporate events.

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Churchills Suite at Mercure Nottingham: bright meeting space for corporate events and workshops.

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Churchills Suite at Mercure Nottingham: modern meeting room with blue chairs for corporate events.

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Churchills Suite

Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel

A stunning Grade II listed hall in Sherwood Forest, ideal for conferences and celebrations up to 170.

The Engine Hall provides an impressive setting for your annual conference, awards dinner or company celebration with unique tiling, stunning arch window and high glass ceiling. The room can accommodate various layouts and can seat a maximum of 170 guests with a projector and screen and private bar.

Elegant event space in The Engine Hall, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Engine Hall at The Pumping House, elegant chairs for versatile events and gatherings.

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Elegant event space entrance with glass doors, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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Spacious Engine Hall venue with chairs for presentations and natural light.

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The Engine Hall

The Pumping House

A 149-seat modern theatre with production room, ideal for presentations and performances.

Our newly refurbished Theatre has 140 seats and is equipped with its own production room. Ideal for larger scale presentations, the theatre consists of a centre stage with surround seating, backstage access, projector, and professional lighting and sound.

Chesterfield College theatre with tiered blue seating for conferences and performances.

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Chesterfield College theater with tiered blue seating for presentations and performances.

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Chesterfield College theater with tiered blue seating for performances and workshops.

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Chesterfield College Theatre seating area with blue tones for engaging events and presentations.

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Rest of UK

Chesterfield College

A luxurious self-contained event space in a casino, ideal for conferences and celebrations.

The Event Suite is a luxurious self-contained space with lavish decor, state-of-the-art multimedia, audio visual facilities, and a stage. A truly exciting choice for all sorts of awards ceremonies, presentations, networking events, training days, and much more.

It offers the opportunity to organisers to boost engagement with their conferences and seminars by  inviting people to an engaging venue with a difference - where business-like doesn't mean boring!

Whether its 50 for networking, 150 for a conference, or anything in between, Alea can host it in style in the Event Suite.




Elegant event space at Alea Casino with black and red decor for formal gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Alea Casino, set for a formal dinner with black tablecloths.

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Elegant event space at Alea Casino with round tables, ideal for conferences and celebrations.

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Sophisticated event space at Alea Casino, set for corporate gatherings with elegant decor.

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The Event Suite

Alea Casino 

A refurbished boardroom for meetings and small conferences, with on-site dining and free parking.

We have a large recently refurbished room which can host board meetings of up to 12 people, and small training events and conferences of up to 60. This versatile space is perfect for corporate gatherings, equipped with a projector and whiteboard to facilitate presentations and discussions. Tables can also be removed if required, allowing for flexible seating arrangements. Enjoy the convenience of our fantastic on-site restaurant, serving a variety of hot and cold refreshments to keep your team energized. With free parking and beautiful surroundings, E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd offers an ideal setting for productive meetings and events. Elevate your business experience in our welcoming environment, designed to inspire collaboration and innovation.

Board Room entrance at E H Thorne, ideal for corporate meetings and events.

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Spacious Board Room at E H Thorne for outdoor events and corporate retreats.

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Board Room

E H Thorne (Beehives) Ltd

A historic racecourse with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for conferences and events.

Nottingham Racecourse is an iconic venue, steeped in history, set in the beautiful Colwick Country Park just a few minute's drive from the city center. The facility has both indoor and outdoor space available offering a multitude of flexible options for your visit. Nottingham offers your delegates and attendees a quality experience. Free on-site parking and a set away from the busy city make this an ideal hassle-free venue for your conference, meeting, or private event.
Blessed with plenty of outdoor space to host your perfect event, Nottingham has hard standing as well as grassed areas w

Nottingham Racecourse banquet setup with round tables and red chairs for corporate events.

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Nottingham Racecourse event space with round tables, ideal for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Nottingham Racecourse meeting space with round tables, ideal for events and networking.

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Nottingham Racecourse venue with large windows, ideal for conferences and events.

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Elegant dining space at Nottingham Racecourse for corporate events and meetings.