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Discover the ideal modern conference venues in Oakengates, Telford, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a professional atmosphere. Perfect for forward-thinking organisations seeking a contemporary setting for their next corporate event.

Oakengates played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution, with remnants of its industrial past still visible in its architecture. The iconic Oakengates Theatre, which has been entertaining audiences since 1913, is a unique choice for any event.

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Oakengates offers a range of activities for event attendees, including ten-pin bowling and laser tag at Tenpin Telford, and indoor trampolining at Jump In. These fun-filled options are perfect for team building or post-event entertainment.

THINGS TO DO

Oakengates is well-connected with excellent transport links, including a train station and easy access to major road networks. This makes it convenient for guests to attend events. The town's transport options ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey for event attendees.

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Oakengates, located in Telford, is a charming town in the heart of Shropshire, England. With its rich history and picturesque surroundings, it offers a unique setting for hosting memorable events.

One notable historical fact about Oakengates is its connection to the Industrial Revolution. The town was once a thriving hub for ironworks and coal mining, playing a significant role in shaping the region's industrial heritage. Today, remnants of this industrial past can still be seen in the town's architecture and landmarks.

For those seeking a venue with historical significance, Oakengates boasts the iconic Oakengates Theatre. This historic venue has been entertaining audiences since 1913 and continues to host a diverse range of performances, from plays and musicals to comedy shows and live music events. Its charming atmosphere and stunning Edwardian architecture make it a truly unique choice for any event.

In addition to its historical appeal, Oakengates offers a range of modern amenities and facilities. The town is well-connected, with excellent transport links, including a train station and easy access to major road networks. This makes it convenient for both local and out-of-town guests to attend events.

Furthermore, Oakengates is home to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs, providing ample options for dining and socializing. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot for a post-event meal or a lively venue for networking, Oakengates has something to suit every taste.

With its blend of history, convenient location, and vibrant atmosphere, Oakengates is an ideal choice for hosting events that leave a lasting impression.

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Discover Southwater Event Group's architectural marvels, like the sleek, glass-fronted Holiday Inn, or the futuristic curves of the Telford Shopping Centre, perfect for stylish, contemporary event settings.

ARCHITECTURE

Birthplace of industry, Telford's historic Dawley New Town evolved into today's vibrant hub. Nearby, the Wrekin, a significant landmark, offers a glimpse into the region's ancient volcanic history.

Easily navigate Telford with its central bus station, Telford Central Railway Station linking to Birmingham, and the nearby M54 motorway. Plus, fans of "Doctor Who" might spot the TARDIS at Telford Shopping Centre!

Telford offers a unique blend of modern facilities and historical backdrop, making it an ideal location for hosting events, particularly those with an architectural focus. The town boasts the Telford International Centre, one of the largest conference venues in the area, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities to cater to a variety of events, from small meetings to large conventions.

For those interested in architecture, Telford does not disappoint. The Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies just a stone's throw away. This symbol of the Industrial Revolution provides an inspiring setting for events, with its iconic iron bridge and museums that celebrate the area's engineering heritage.

In the heart of Telford, The Place Oakengates Theatre presents a cultural venue for smaller gatherings and performances. Meanwhile, the Telford Town Park, with its award-winning green spaces, offers a refreshing outdoor alternative for team-building activities or open-air events.

Accommodation options in Telford range from comfortable hotels to charming bed and breakfasts, ensuring guests have a pleasant stay. With excellent transport links, including quick access to the M54 and nearby rail connections, Telford is easily reachable for delegates traveling from different parts of the country.

Telford's commitment to growth and innovation is evident in its business parks and the Telford Innovation Campus, part of the University of Wolverhampton, which provides a stimulating environment for educational and corporate events. With these facilities, Telford stands out as a practical and inspiring choice for event planners and attendees alike.

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Explore top modern conference venues in Oakengates, Telford. Ideal for dynamic events in a professional, contemporary setting.

Modern Conference Venues in Oakengates

Modern Conference Venues

Discover One Moorgate Place for modern conferences in Oakengates, Telford. A professional venue for up to 400 guests with versatile event spaces.

The Great Hall is the largest event space, accommodating up to 400 guests. As a versatile blank canvas, it's ideal for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, press activities and presentations. The Great Hall features three large screens, a stage, and a podium, providing an excellent platform for showcasing and presenting to your audience. It supports various set-ups, including theatre, classroom and round tables, tailored to your event's specific needs. Perfect for AGMS, product launches, and networking events, The Great Hall combines flexibility with functionality.

Great Hall at One Moorgate Place with elegant chandelier, ideal for upscale events.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, spacious stage for conferences and presentations.

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One Moorgate Place

One Moorgate Place: Oakengates Conferences

Discover the Weston Theatre in Oakengates, Telford for modern conferences. Perfect for professional events in a contemporary setting.

If you need a modern, well-equipped theatre space for a business conference, meeting, presentation or product promotion event, contact Hire Space to book the Weston Theatre today. If a breakout, exhibition or refreshment area is required, the theatre can be hired alongside one of our other spaces including the Entrance Hall.

Weston Theatre auditorium with red seating, perfect for corporate events and performances.

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Weston Theatre auditorium with red seating, ideal for conferences and performances.

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Weston Theatre networking event in London, featuring modern seating and hospitality.

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"Panel discussion at Weston Theatre, London: modern venue with engaged audience and effective setup."

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Weston Theatre auditorium with sleek podium, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Weston Theatre

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Weston Theatre: Oakengates Conference Hub

Discover Plaisterers' Hall in Oakengates, Telford for contemporary conference spaces with state-of-the-art facilities. Perfect for corporate events.

Plaisterers’ Hall is an elegant City venue that benefits from a prime location in the heart of the action at One London Wall. The neoclassical event space is available for corporate and private events. Lending itself perfectly to large conferences that would like seperate catering areas and full exclusivity, to awards dinner that want a different drinks reception space and the 'wow' factor.
With an experienced event management team, who will be with you every step of the way, the venue regularly plays host to celebratory dinners and parties, weddings, civil ceremonies, and corporate events.

Elegant Great Hall in Plaisterers’ Hall with chandeliers, perfect for upscale events.

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Elegant banquet hall setup with floral centerpieces for upscale corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for galas and corporate dinners.

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Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall: Oakengates' Modern Venue

Discover Bounce Farringdon, a leading modern conference venue in Oakengates, Telford. Perfect for professional, dynamic corporate events.

The main conferencing space in Bounce Farringdon has been designed specifically with meetings and conferences in mind, boasting a spacious area in the main hall for up to 200 guests theatre style.

Key features of this expansive space include a 10ft cinematic screen with HD projector, state of the art wireless presentation system, breakout areas and team building activities.

Combine this with incredible food menus from the day delegate packages and you have your perfect corporate event! This is the perfect space for any large seminars, workshop or training days.

Conference space with black chairs and large screen for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern conference space with round tables for meetings and events at Bounce Farringdon.

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Modern conference space with sleek table, ideal for workshops and team-building activities.

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Bounce Farringdon

Bounce Farringdon: Oakengates Conference Hub

Discover Glaziers Hall in Oakengates, Telford for contemporary conferences. Perfect for professional events with top-notch facilities.

The Banqueting Hall is a versatile and flexible space for conferences, AGM's, seminars, workshops, meetings, town hall and team meetings for up to 300 guests. It also features an adjoining foyer, for registration.

The Banqueting Hall can be used in conjunction with the River Room for catering space. With excellent audio-visual facilities and pin spot lighting, the Hall can be used to dramatic effect or there is the opportunity to enhance your branding.

Glaziers Hall has cutting edge 1gb wired internet and WiFi 6 allowing over 300 active devices at any one time at 100mbps up/download. 

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Banqueting Hall

Glaziers Hall

Glaziers Hall: Oakengates' Modern Conference Hub

Discover The Brewery, a premier modern conference venue in Oakengates, Telford. Perfect for professional events and corporate gatherings.

The Porter Tun is one of the largest and oldest unobstructed event spaces in London. An exposed King Post timber roof giving a clear span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor makes it a perfect location for conferences, awards dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The large raised balcony is ideal for a reception area or presentation platform. The Malt Room is able to be booked as a green room. 

Event space at The Porter Tun with spacious seating and large screens for presentations.

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Dynamic event at The Porter Tun with stage backdrop and confetti celebration.

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Dynamic conference at The Porter Tun, featuring modern visuals and engaged audience.

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The Porter Tun 

The Brewery

Oakengates Modern Conference Hub | The Brewery

Discover Oakengates' premier modern conference venues in Telford. Perfect for professional events with top facilities and charming aesthetics.

The Wilberforce Room is a flexible, multi-purpose space that can host events for up to 273 guests theatre style, 240 for dinner or 350 standing.

Perfect for a variety of different events, from conferences to dinners and parties, the Wilberforce Room has all of the unique charm of a 19th century warehouse, whilst being brought up to date with a state of the art audio-visual system. There is direct access to the adjacent Quayside Room which provides the perfect breakout space. 



Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, featuring rustic beams for events and meetings.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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Wilberforce Room at London Museum Docklands, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Wilberforce Room

London Museum Docklands

Oakengates Modern Conference Hub | Telford

Discover Oakengates' premier modern conference venues for professional events. Perfect for corporate gatherings in Telford.

indigo at The O2 stands as one of London's most sought-after corporate event spaces, offering unparalleled flexibility and sophistication. Whether you're planning a conference, workshop, training session, meeting, or seminar, our versatile venue with is built-in main stage, in-house AV, and VIP lounge is perfectly equipped to meet your needs. By choosing to host your event under the world-famous roof of The O2, you gain access to unique branding and digital media opportunities, ensuring a truly world-class experience for your corporate or private event. 

Spacious indigo event venue with tiered seating, ideal for concerts and corporate gatherings.

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Stylish event space at The O2 with sleek seating and ambient lighting for corporate gatherings.

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indigo at The O2

Oakengates Modern Conference Hub | Telford Events

Discover The Inner Temple, a premier modern conference venue in Oakengates, Telford. Perfect for professional events with top-tier facilities.

A newly built conference space for 2022.

This self-contained floor is perfect for events, with private registration and catering areas.

The Lecture Theatre can seat up 120 guests, with in-built AV. We also have the facility to stream all content to our meeting rooms via the in-house production facilities.  

The adjoining breakout space is included in the rate and features a bar area and catering points.

Modern lecture theatre with tiered seating, ideal for corporate meetings and seminars.

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Modern lecture theatre with tiered seating for conferences and presentations.

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Modern Lecture Theatre in The Inner Temple, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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The Inner Temple

The Inner Temple: Oakengates Conference Hub

Discover The Insurance Hall for modern conferences in Oakengates, Telford. A professional venue with historic charm and top facilities.

An impressive room by any standards. Spacious with plenty of natural daylight and full of impressive, iconic period features of oak panelling and magnificent stained-glass windows, detailing a history of insurance companies from the past. 

The Great Hall is perfect for conferences, presentations, meetings and AGMs. The space is fully equipped with an automated blackout system, lobby reception area, adjustable lighting, 13ft front projection screen and features a fixed stage and minstrel gallery.

Elegant Great Hall with wooden paneling, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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The Insurance Hall

The Insurance Hall: Oakengates Conference Space

Discover Oakengates' premier venues for modern conferences. Professional settings for impactful events in Telford.

The Great Briton overlooks the City skyline and is ideal for workshops, conferences and seminars for up to 350 people.  Your delegates will be inspired during their conference or meeting by the natural light filled space filled with references to the champions of London 2012 and West Ham United.
The space features high ceilings and its own wrap-around balcony with stunning views across East London to the City.
The adjoining Academy space provides a separate unique catering area with lounge space and with pitch view balcony access.


Event space in London Stadium with modern seating for presentations and workshops.

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Modern event space in London Stadium with stylish blue chairs for presentations and workshops.

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Modern event space in London Stadium with chevron floor, ideal for networking and gatherings.

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Modern event space in London Stadium with chevron-patterned floor for conferences and gatherings.

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The Great Briton and The Academy

London Stadium (Formerly 2012 Olympic Stadium, Home to West Ham United)

Oakengates Modern Conference Hub

Discover The Steel Yard for contemporary conferences in Oakengates, Telford. Perfect for professional events and dynamic presentations.

Arch 3 comes with its own private entrance and own bar, this space can be booked independently, or used as a reception area before moving into Arches 1 & 2. 

Ideally suited for networking events, conferences,  presentations, Christmas parties, product launches, exhibitions from 50 up to 200 guests.




Modern event space with arched ceiling, ideal for gatherings and corporate events.

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Arch 3 at The Steel Yard: modern industrial event space with exposed brick, ideal for gatherings.

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Stylish industrial event space with exposed brick and high ceilings at The Steel Yard.

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Arch 3 at The Steel Yard: industrial event space with exposed brick, ideal for workshops and networking.

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The Steel Yard

The Steel Yard: Oakengates' Modern Venue

Discover Level39, a leading modern conference venue in Oakengates, Telford. Perfect for professional events with stunning views and advanced facilities.

The larger of our two-part Sandbox room, Sandbox 1 features a modular stage (with removable lectern) to meet our clients' needs as well as two large 90'' HD screens designed to produce visually stunning, clear images visible from every part of the room.

The 39-storey high views overlook Greenwich, Canary Wharf and the South of London.

With innovation in mind, this 150 person capacity venue can be set up in a number of different formats for conferences, seminars and more intimate networking and drinks events. 

Modern event space with black chairs and pink lighting for presentations and networking.

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Modern event space with black chairs for corporate presentations at Level39.

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Modern meeting space with glass walls, ideal for collaboration and brainstorming events.

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Modern event space with black and yellow chairs for corporate presentations at Level39.

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Level39

Level39: Oakengates' Premier Conference Venue

Discover Frobisher Auditorium 2 in Oakengates, Telford for modern conferences with top-notch facilities and full technical support.

Frobisher Auditorium 2 comes complete with full technical support, lighting, sound, and presentation facilities. The raked seating makes for excellent sight lines and are complete with retractable writing tablets. For groups of 80 or more, Frobisher Auditorium 2 may be a suitable alternative to the conference suites. Frobisher Auditorium 2 is located on the Frobisher floor adjacent to 6 individual Frobisher rooms, a dedicated boardroom and our stunning catering areas. The auditorium has a dedicated technician and facilities for video and data projection. 

Frobisher Auditorium 2: modern event space with tiered seating for corporate meetings.

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Frobisher Auditorium 2: modern event space with tiered seating for presentations and discussions.

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Modern Frobisher Auditorium 2 with tiered seating for conferences and presentations.

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Frobisher Auditorium 2: cozy event space with comfortable seating for presentations.