conference facilities booklet 2016
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A perfect backdrop for your event
Our four campuses in the North West of England provide the perfect setting for a diverse range of events, from committee meetings or training sessions to residential retreats and international conferences.
We value and support our place in the community and customer satisfaction is at the heart of our provision. We have over 50 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
We pride ourselves in being flexible to the changing needs of our guests and provide a dedicated Conference Team, on site, to work with you before, during and after your event.
“All I can say is ...thank you. The event was a huge success. Everything went very well, food was lovely, and your staff are so helpful and generous with their time and help.”
S Jackson
“As always an excellent few days thanks to your friendly and helpful staff, and excellent food – excellent quality, variety and quantity. So nice to be remembered by the staff.”
CCP4 Conference Delegate“One of the best unis for all aspects of the visit. Congratulations! Nothing too much trouble.”
Ms Steed
“One of, if not the best university facilities that I have stayed at.” Ms B Jones
“Just to say that the conference today went really well and the participants had a very enjoyable day. Many thanks for your support with this.”
Achievement for All Conference
Ambleside
A jewel in the Lake District’s crown
This quiet little town hides a wealth of things to see and do in the heart of one of the world’s most well-known national parks – the Lake District.
On campus you will find a range of facilities including a library, halls of residence and The Barn, which is a flexible space with social and meeting areas including a small café. This picturesque town has everything you would expect from a campus set among the fells of the Lake District.
Ambleside
• Lecture theatre seating up to 100 delegates.
• There are 80 single study bedrooms available during the summer, with 70 new ensuite rooms available 2017.
• Flexi-meeting rooms.
• Spacious foyer area - ideal for exhibitions and dining.
• Catered and self-catered services available.
• All areas are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Hearing-aid loops available.
Carlisle
City of the LakesWith a bustling city centre, beautiful surroundings and a wealth of history, Carlisle is a fantastic place to live and visit. Home to a castle which has dominated for nine centuries as well as an impressive cathedral, this city is rich in both culture and heritage. The city is on the West Coast main line and M6 motorway. The University has two campuses located in Carlisle. Fusehill Street campus
A ten minute walk from the railway or bus station and set on the grounds of a previous maternity and wartime military hospital, Fusehill Street is the university’s second largest campus.
Facilities include the sports centre and gym, halls of residence, Skiddaw dining hall, Calva bar, a chapel and a modern Learning Gateway building ideal for conferences and events.
Brampton Road campus
Our Brampton Road campus is less than a ten minute walk from the city centre. The campus contains halls of residence, a theatre with two performance spaces, well-equipped studio spaces and The Works; an eatery which serves up both hot meals and cold snacks.
Carlisle
• Dedicated conference officer on hand to assist with your needs.
• Two lecture theatres seating up to 141 delegates.
• Ten flexi-meeting rooms, each seating up to 32 delegates.
• Each room features a computer, projector, OHP, interactive white-board and flipchart stand.
• Spacious foyer area ideal for exhibition space and dining.
• Single ensuite accommodation for up to 85 delegates at Fusehill Street and 37 ensuite rooms at Brampton Road during the summer. There are a further 76 standard rooms at Brampton Road.
• Catered and self-catered services available.
• All areas within the Learning Gateway are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Hearing-aid loops available.
Lancaster
One of the UK’s 11 heritage citiesLancaster is a vibrant, historic heritage city, ideally located just south of the Lake District and close to the Morecambe Bay coastline. The city is on the West Coast main line and M6 motorway. Our Lancaster campus is a ten minute walk from the city centre with a wide variety of facilities and services readily available including halls of residence, a sports centre, gym and a chapel. View! offers dining with a panoramic vista of Morecambe Bay coastline and the Lake District fells.
Lancaster
• Lecture theatres seating up to 200 delegates.
• Flexi-meeting rooms.
• There are 400 single study rooms available during the summer.
• Dining facilities and licensed bar with seating up to 300 guests.
• Access to Sports Centre facilities.
• Dedicated conference officer on hand to assist with your needs.
• Self-catered services available.
• All areas are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Hearing-aid loops available.
Food
Exceptional catering, served by our dedicated teams at each campus will complement your event.Our caterers use regional suppliers for all fresh produce, thereby supporting the local economy, reducing food miles and carbon footprint. From small lunches to impressive gala dinners for up to 200, the University’s catering team is happy to create menus based on your requirements, themes, special diets and preferences.
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Getting hereAmbleside
By rail: Connection to Windermere from Oxenholme mainline station. Then a 4 mile scenic route by bus or bicycle.By road: About 30 minutes from J36 of M6, including a scenic drive along the shore of Lake Windermere.
Carlisle
By rail: Walking distance of mainline station Brampton Rd. 25 minute walk Fusehill St. 10 minute walkBy road: Within a few miles of the M6, J42 or J43.
LancasterBy rail: Walking distance of mainline stationBy road: Within a few miles of the M6 J33 or J34.
www.cumbria.ac.uk/locations
Get in touch todayAmbleside CampusRydal RoadAmblesideLA22 9BBt: 01539 430224 e: [email protected] Fusehill Street & Brampton Road CampusesFusehill StreetCarlisleCA1 2HHt: 01228 616 317 e: [email protected]
Lancaster CampusBowerham RoadLancasterLA1 3JDt: 01524 384460e: [email protected]
www.cumbria.ac.uk/conferences
Contact the Conference Team for more information:
Ambleside CampusRydal RoadAmbleside LA22 9BBt: 01539 430224 e: [email protected] Fusehill Street & Brampton Road Campuses Fusehill StreetCarlisleCA1 2HHt: 01228 616 317 e: [email protected]
Lancaster CampusBowerham RoadLancasterLA1 3JDt: 01524 384460e: [email protected]
www.cumbria.ac.uk/conferences
© University of Cumbria 2016 (UOC 660)