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Work... Connect...Motivate... Meet... Network... Learn...in the Heart ofEngland

www.conference-worcestershire.org

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Our beautiful, easy to accesscounty has great venues andmany varied things to do.It is a county filled with hidden surprises. Venues arediverse in style and size. Choose from large, state-of-the-art conference centres; stately homes steeped intradition; sporting stadiums; educational centres;venues with excellent ‘green’ credentials, large wellestablished hotels or small, ‘quirky’ venues.

A Worcestershire event will leave your delegates feelinga world away from the hustle and bustle of ordinaryworking life. The inspiring landscape has acres of rollingfields and scenic waterways. It is an unspoilt county,dotted with market towns and vibrant Worcester city,for contrast. The city and surrounding towns offer abuzzing mix of bars, restaurants, clubs and shopping.The balance of urban and rural makes Worcestershirea great year round destination.

For more information about any of the venuesdisplayed in this mini guide please visit:

www.conference-worcestershire.org

Conferences l Networking l Training l MeetingsProduct Launches l Away Days l BanquetsTeam Building l Christmas Parties l Workshops

Welcome to

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0845 641 1540

or email [email protected]

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How to Find Us:Worcestershire’s location in the heart of England makes itextremely accessible and closer than you think. If you areflying into the area, then Birmingham International Airportis approximately 40 minutes away, Manchester is 2 hours,Heathrow is 2 hours 10 minutes and Gatwick is 2 hours 50minutes. Worcestershire also has excellent road links to themajor motorways (M5/M6/M40/M42/M50) and London isonly 21/2 hours away.

Public Transport:Worcestershire is easily accessible by public transport,located on the London Paddington and Birmingham NewStreet direct line service as well as easy access to BristolTemple Meads, Cardiff Central and many destinationsbeyond via train and coach.

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Brockencote Hall Hotel

A Victorian country manor house set in 70 acres of beautifulparkland, complete with scenic lake and glimpses of thefamed Malvern Hills in the distance. Well established as oneof the finest luxury hotels and restaurants in Worcestershire,Brockencote Hall has won a host of awards for levels ofcomfort and hospitality as well as two AA Rosettes for it’scuisine. The dining experience is enhanced by panoramicviews and a superb wine cellar.

Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4PYwww.brockencotehall.com

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - From £4524hr Delegate Rate - From £165

Venue:21 60 2

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:30 20 20 20 15 80

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Colwall Park Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

Renowned for superb food and friendly efficient service,Colwall Park enjoys a peaceful village location halfwaybetween the Cotswolds and Welsh Marshes, just 15 minutesfrom M5/M50. Enjoy welcoming country-house stylecomplete with walks on the Malvern Hills direct from ourgardens! Dine on gourmet food in our award winningSeasons Restaurant; try our popular Lantern Bar, a meetingplace for locals and residents alike.

Walwyn Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6QGwww.colwall.co.uk

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £50 inc VAT24hr Delegate Rate - £150 inc VAT

Venue:22 40 3

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1004 50 80 60 40 100

Cotswold Conference Centre

Companies love to meet, train and team build at CotswoldConference Centre. Our Heart of England location, betweenStratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham, is perfect fordelegates arriving from all corners of the UK. We are easilyreached from the M5 and M40 and by train from London.But a really good “location” is not merely about motorways,it’s about mind set. We think we can change yours, with ourbreath taking views, stunning parkland setting and dedicatedbusiness environment.

Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LJwww.cotswoldconferencecentre.com

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £40 +VAT24hr Delegate Rate - £135 +VATDinner B&B from £95 +VAT

Venue:89 200 5

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:11 120 2050 80 40 70 Business Tourism

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Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle is a luxury venue for team building andactivity days, meetings, conferences, private dining andparties. We can seat from 10 to 150 guests for dinner, up to600 in a marquee and our sumptuous bedrooms can be usedby groups wishing to stay overnight. The castle is situated inthe Malvern Hills, located in the heart of a 5,000 acre estate,yet only ten minutes from the motorway network.

Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RLwww.eastnorcastle.com

Rates:Day Hire - £2,700 +VATEvening Hire - £2,400 +VATDay/Evening Hire - £3,900 +VATDinner, B&B - £295pp +VAT(minimum 10 guests)

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Conference Rooms:

Capacity:3 120 2050 100 80 150

Elim Conference Centre

Elim Conference Centre is ideally located in the picturesqueMalvern Hills. With its unspoilt beauty and stunning scenery,the site is a wonderful spot for a getaway or retreat, andperfect for residential or day conferences, training eventsand holiday weeks. The centre has been refurbished to a highstandard and offers fully equipped conference/meetingrooms, a private informal coffee lounge with comfy sofasand even a 240 seat theatre. All bedrooms are en-suite.

De Walden Road, West Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4DFwww.elimconferencecentre.co.uk

Venue:21 80

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:3 240 2024 100 24 21 80

Rates:Overnight - £61/£69Two Nights - £121/£137Weekly - £360/408Prices are all-inclusive (meeting room,bedroom, F&B, facilities)

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Hilton Birmingham Bromsgrove

Whatever the occasion, we offer the flexibility, impeccableservice and an excellent central location to host all types ofevents. From business meetings for five or conferences for225 delegates, to a product launch or a gala ball, our ninemeeting rooms and function suites are available to suit yourneeds. Our dedicated and professional Events Coordinatorswill attend to every detail to ensure a successful andunforgettable meeting.

Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JBwww.hilton.com/bromsgrove

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - From £2924hr Delegate Rate - from £129

148 220 2

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:9 225 2068 120 75 120 170 444

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Award-winning town centre hotel adjacent to Redditch trainstation on the Birmingham New Street service (20mins).Two vibrant air conditioned meeting rooms with naturaldaylight for 2-50 delegates with High-Speed Wi-Fi,complimentary Tea/Coffee, Biscuits, Mineral Waters andParking.GR Restaurant serving freshly prepared evening meals andselection of buffet or sandwich conference lunches.

2 Hewell Road, Enfield, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6AEwww.meridianleisurehotels.com/Redditch

Rates:Room Hire - from £100Day Delegate Rate - £26pp24hr Delegate Rate - from £105pp

100 100 2

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:2 50 2020 19 26 42.3

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Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire, DY10 4PY [email protected] www.brockencotehall.com Proud to be part of www.edenhotelcollection.com

For enquiries call 01562 777 876

Newly refurbished Victorian country house hotel

Choice of meeting and events spaces

Dedicated events team

Range of team building activities in 70 acres of grounds

Private dining

Ideal for residential conferences

Award-winning food

Stylish conservatory bar with rural views

Extensive wine cellar

Set in the beautiful countryside of leafy Worcestershire

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Mount Pleasant Hotel

Enjoy the excellent service and comfortable surroundingsof a family run hotel, with beautiful views. Our versatileconference facilities, range of AV equipment, togetherwith maximum support and assistance, ensure a successfulmeeting or event. Catering options to suit all budgets anddietary requirements. Located on the A449, approx 8 milesfrom Junctions 7/8 of the M5 motorway. Great Malvernrailway station nearby.

50 Belle Vue Terrace, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4PZwww.mountpleasanthotel.co.uk

Rates:Variable

Venue:15 20

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:3 100 2050 80 40 28 70 90

Stanbrook Abbey

Historic Benedictine Abbey set in 22 acres of private landand the ideal venue for conferences, events and weddings.The beautiful grounds with orchard and pond are great forteam building activities. The facilities are some of the bestavailable in Worcestershire, offering high quality food andservice to compliment beautiful décor and ambiance.

Jennet Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4TDwww.clarenco.com

Rates:Day Delegate - From £4524 Hour Delegate - From £170

Venue:50

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:120 2020 70 16 60 100 126

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The Abbey Hotel Golf & Spa

Set in 175-acres of Worcestershire countryside, the AbbeyHotel features 100 contemporary bedrooms. There arewonderful activities onsite including a championship 18 holegolf course, plus a superb health club and spa. Enjoy twodining experiences, including; fine dining in the BramblingsRestaurant and pub classics in Tawnys Bar. All this combinedwith large banqueting and meeting rooms available to hire,makes the Abbey an Ideal base for exploring Worcestershire.

Hither Green Lane, Off Dagnell End Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9BEwww.theabbeyhotel.co.uk

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £30-£6024hr Delegate Rate - £120-£170

Venue:100 170

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:7 180 2050 80 50 80 140 307

The Dormy

Willersey Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LFwww.dormyhouse.co.uk

Venue:43 100

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:30

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £60 +VAT24hr Delegate Rate - £160 +VAT

The Dormy near Broadway is an award-winning, converted17th century farmhouse with oak-panelled bars, roaring logfires and a two-rosette dining room. Famous for itsimpeccable AA four-star service and traditional ambience,The Dormy also offers executive meetings for up to 30 people.You will appreciate the high-quality fittings and naturaldaylight, hi-tech equipment and free Wifi. There’s easy accessfrom the M5 and M40 and visitors are perfectly placed forCheltenham and the culture of Stratford-upon-Avon.

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University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is the ideal location forConferences, with excellent facilities, either on our St. John’sCampus, a short distance from the the centre of Worcester,or our City Campus located in the city centre. We offer arange of venues for conferences, seminars, presentations,exhibitions, meetings, events and celebrations. During thesummer months we can offer a range of residentialaccommodation.

Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJwww.worc.ac.uk

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £22.80-£28.8024hr Delegate Rate - £80-£120

Venue:1000 500 10

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:40+ 200 2040 150 30 40 150

The Elms Hotel & Spa

The Elms is the ideal business venue for meetings andcorporate events; allowing participants to escape and takesome quality time to focus in a beautiful 10 acre historicsetting. Delegates will enjoy the comfort, quality and uniqueatmosphere each meeting room and bedroom has to offer.This includes high ceilings, plenty of natural daylight withtraditional features such as fireplaces and chandeliers; alongwith plenty of other perks for delegates staying the nightincluding usage of our fantastic spa facilities.

Stockton Road, Abberley, Worcestershire, WR6 6ATwww.theelmshotel.co.uk

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - £5524hr Delegate Rate - From £165Peak Time - £205

Venue:23 100 1

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:3 60 2030 24 26 30

Hotel of the Year

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Artrix

Artix provide a year round programme of theatre, dance,music, comedy, cinema and workshops in its 300-seatauditorium, 90 seat studio and 4 meeting rooms. Near tothe M5 and M42, we are ideally sited for anything from aregional conference to local business meetings.

School Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1AXwww.artrix.co.uk

Rates:Variable

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:4 301 50 50 50 40 500

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Chamber of Commerce (Herefordshire & Worcestershire)

Our training rooms are spacious and well-equipped. Situatedjust minutes from Junction 6 of the M5, our facilities aresuitable for meetings, away days, training sessions or evenjust for some thinking space. Delegates will be greeted by ourcourteous and professional staff and our rooms provide theperfect setting for your requirements. Flip charts, laptop/PCs,plasma screens for presentations, DVD/Video players.Refreshments are included and buffet lunches can beordered (from £5 per head).

Severn House, Prescott Drive, Warndon Business Park, Worcester, WR4 9NEwww.hwchamber.co.uk

Rates:Half Day Rate - £90*Full Day Rate - £150*+VAT*From £70 and £120 respectively forChamber of Commerce Members.Prices vary depending on room capacity

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:4 12 14 15

90

Avoncroft Museum

The unique home for historic buildings which have beenrescued from demolition and rebuilt in a beautiful corner ofWorcestershire’s rural countryside. Guesten Hall is the largestof our conference rooms and has a Grade II listed roof.Above Guesten Hall is the Weaver Gallery, an ideal break outspace which can hold up to 35 people. The Long Room is anattractive room on the upper level of a half timbered 16thcentury String of Horses building rescused from Shrewsbury.

Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4JRwww.avoncroft.org.uk

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:2 120 100 60 90 160

Rates:From £8.50 - £24.50 +VAT

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Museum of Royal Worcester

Located in the historic quarter of Worcester, close to thecathedral with excellent transport links by road, rail or air.The sumptuous displays cover 250 years of production byRoyal Worcester and offer a unique back drop for meetingsand conferences, providing a professional and comfortableenvironment. A wide range of facilities are included andrefreshments are served on finest Royal Worcester china!

Severn Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2NDwww.museumofroyalworcester.org

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1 60 2025 16 18 80 72

Worcester Customer Service AwardEntertainment & Leisure

Rates:Full Day - £100Half Day - £75Evening - £150

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Hagley Hall

Hagley Hall, last of the great Palladin houses, with its richRococo decoration and 350 acres of picturesque parkland,offers a splendid and unique venue for corporate events. TheState Rooms boast ornate plasterwork, exquisite silk wallcoverings and crystal chandeliers. The Lyttleton Suite offersa lounge, bar and dance floor for evening entertainment.The versatility of the Hall means you can choose to have aconference, drinks reception or banquet. Marquees can alsobe arranged.

Hagley, Worcestershire, DY9 9LGwww.hagleyhall.com

Rates:Half Day Delegate Rate - £45 +VATFull Day Delegate Rate - £75 +VATBanquet - From £60 per head

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:2 138 100 60 110

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Spring Grove House & Cellarz

Spring Grove House is set in the grounds of West MidlandSafari Park located in the rolling Worcestershire countryside.We can tailor a package to suit exact requirements. Whetherit’s a conference, training session or team building event, theopportunities to impress are endless. Cellarz is the largevaulted brick cellars ‘below stairs’ venue that adds a differentdimension to corporate entertaining.

Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LFwww.springgrovehouse.co.uk

Rates:From £35.50 +VAT

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:Cellarz 1 2 30 2020 30 30 30 50 56.4

Capacity:Spring Grove 4 160 2060 110 60 110 200 192

Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb

Shelsley Walsh, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6RPwww.shelsley-walsh.co.uk

Rates:From £40

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:2 80 2040 64 40 40 80 792

Set in the heart of the Teme valley at the historic ShelsleyWalsh Hill Climb motor racing venue, The Courtyard facilitiesprovide your function with a unique countryside feel toescape the pressures of the towns and cities. The newlyconverted barns provide 2 conference suites overlooking alawned courtyard. The Shelsley Walsh Suite and StratstoneRestaurant can cater from 20-80 people in a number ofdifferent layouts.

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BUSINESS & PLEASURE

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Versatile, spacious and comfortable, with superb top floor views of the spectacular Malvern Hills …

PERFECT FOR• Conferences & Seminars• Exhibitions & Trade Fairs• Product Launches & Video Shoots• Training and Team Building Days• Parties & Weddings

EXCELLENT FACILITIES• More than 300 square metres of space on each of two floors• An additional 2,200 square metres of exhibition space• Fully equipped for audio visual, internet and plasma• Provision for catering and bars• Break-out rooms• Ample parking and access

FIRST CLASS SERVICE• Accomplished event organisers• Established venue• Tailor-made packages and multi-day discounts to suit your

business budget

Don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself!

Contact: Olivia Buxton, Venue Hire Co-ordinator,Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire. WR13 6NW. Telephone: 01684 584924. E-mail: [email protected]

For more information visit: threecountiescentre.co.uk or Tel 01684 584924

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Three Counties Centre

Contemporary, versatile and spacious, the Three CountiesCentre comprises 2,900 square metres of multi-functionalaccommodation arranged on two levels, complete with anExecutive Boardroom and break out suites. Whether you'rein the business of conferences, exhibitions and seminars, orproduct launches, video shoots, parties and weddings, it's atruly superb venue in charming, green and peacefulsurroundings.

The Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NWwww.threecountiescentre.co.uk

Rates:Day Delegate Rate - From £20

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:5 2200 1600 2000 2200 1600 2880

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The Hive

Worcestershire’s landmark new library and history centre willbring together a range of exciting new facilities and servicesto the region. Situated in a convenient central location inWorcester with picturesque surroundings, The Hive makes anideal place to meet, research and learn. The Business Centrewill be a base to meet, network and read businesspublications. Multi-functional meeting, conference andevent rooms will be also available to book.

Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3PBwww.thehiveworcester.org

Rates:To be confirmed July 2012

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:8 70 15

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Wasesley Hills Country Park

Situated amongst 150 acres of award winning country park,the Christopher Cadbury Room offers an alternative venuefor a conference, meeting, training or team building event.With superb panoramic views, a large picnic area, valleys andwoodlands rich in wildlife, Wasesley Hills offers a peacefulescape to the countryside.

Gannow Green Lane, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9ATwww.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

Rates:Variable

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1 40 16 16

60

Tree Tops Pavilion

Tree Tops is an African inspired pavilion situated close to theAnimal Reserves of West Midland Safari Park. Its vastproportions and capacity make it one of the largestcorporate entertainment facilities in the county. Specificallydesigned for larger events, Tree Tops capacity is 100-1,000guests with a maximum of 450 seated. An ideal venue for avariety of events from product launches to Christmas Parties.

Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LFwww.springgrovehouse.co.uk

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1 500 350 60 300 450 875

Rates:From £27.50 +VAT

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Worcester Racecourse

Nestling on the banks of the River Severn, the racecourseprovides the perfect town centre venue for all eventsincluding conferences, meetings, parties, weddings, fairs andexhibitions. Suites accommodate from 10 to 300 people withample free parking and outdoor areas for team buildingevents. Easy access from the M5 motorway and 10 minuteswalk from Worcester Foregate Street train station.

Grandstand Road, Pitchcroft, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3EJwww.worcester-racecourse.co.uk

Rates:Full Day - £24pp +VAT Half Day - Variable

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:6 300 160 40 50 200 625

500 50

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West Bromwich Albion FC

The Hawthorns, home to West Bromwich Albion FootballClub and the perfect venue for any event. We offer a goodcentral location with easy access to major motorway routes,metro and public transport. We have a wide variety ofversatile, modern function rooms capable of hosting smallmeetings to large conferences. Club memorabilia locatedthroughout the rooms. Tours of the ground available (pre-bookable).

The Hawthorns, Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 4LFwww.thehawthornsstadium.co.uk

Rates:Full Day - £30pp

Venue:300

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:? 300 25 40 300 567

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Worcester Woods Country Park

The Countryside Centre, an eco building with turf roof andwood fuel boiler is located in the grounds of the awardwinning Worcester Woods Counrty Park with its 100 acresof woodland and meadow. An ideal venue for a conference,meeting or team building event with quiet surroundingsand the landscaped Worcestershire Garden. Situated only5 minutes from Junctions 6/7 of the M5.

Wildwood Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LGwww.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

Rates:Woodland Room - £85 session £125 all dayMeadow Room - £65 session £90 all dayPond Room - £65 session £90 all day

Venue:60

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:Meadow/Pond 2 30 12

Capacity:Woodland 1 50 20 20

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Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Lower Smite Farm is the perfect venue for business meetings,conferences, training days or family celebrations. Our threerooms plus additional break out capacity can accommodatesmall meetings or up to 90 people. Conveniently located1 mile from Junction 6 of the M6 in an attractive naturalsetting. Free parking, Wi-Fi and audio visual equipment.Refreshments and catering to suit your requirements.

Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill, Hindlip, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZwww.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk

Rates:Variable

Venue:100 2

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:4 90 50 50 50 50

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Discover History

Team building exercises and activities through the use ofhands-on history tasks. Also available to give short talks onthe history of the local area. We are always up for achallenge and can tailor make a day to suit your needs.

221 Tolladine Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9ATwww.discover-history.co.uk

Rates:Variable

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Rates:Day Rate - £100pp for a teambonding/building day with basicreviewing

Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre

Old Hollow, West Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4NRwww.malvernoutdoors.com

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1

We offer a vast range of outdoor activities on a 9 acrewooded site nestled at the northern end of the MalvernRidge. The centre’s experienced, qualified staff offer instructedteam building activities using the ropes and poles courses andthe surrounding woodland area is used for archery andbushcraft, ensuring a memorable experience for all delegates.Programmes can be tailored to meet a wide range ofobjectives. The Centre benefits from classroom spaces thatcan be used for meetings, workshops and seminars and alsooffers catered bunkhouse accommodation for organisationslooking for longer visits.

Go Ape - Wyre Forest

Inspire, Motivate and Energise your tribe!

Time for some monkey business. Get your tribe off theirlaptops and into the tree tops for a great team bonding dayout in the forest. Your day could also include a variety ofcatering options from picnic lunches to forest BBQ’s,conference facilities, use of our Forest Shelter, a dedicatedhost and African drumming. We want your Go Apecorporate day to be a day you and your tribe never forget,so to get you ready for your forest adventure chimply getin touch.

Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY14 9XQwww.goape.co.uk/corporateevents

Venue:

Rates:Variable

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Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre

Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre offers a vast rangeof water sports and land based activities on its 40 acre sitelocated just off Junction 5 of the M5. Indoor spaces can beused for meetings, seminars and workshops, whilst theoutdoor facilities offer opportunities for a wide range ofbespoke team building activities. The centre’s experiencedteam will happily organise activity itineraries that meet awide range of objectives.

Upton Warren, Near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7ERwww.uptonwarren.com

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:1 40 20 20

Rates:Day Rate - £100pp for a teambonding/building day with basicreviewing

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Top Barn Activity Centre

Top Barn hosts a wide range of outdoor activities and teambuilding opportunities to suit all budgets and capabilities.There is a choice of 4 corporate packages that we havetailored to galvanise your team and inspire leaders amongstyou. Each package is focused on different areas of corporatedevelopment, offering team building, environmentalsustainability, community projects and charitable fundraising. We cater for groups from 10 up to 200, withconference facilities available for any size party.

Top Barn Farm, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NHwww.topbarnactivity.com

Venue:

Conference Rooms:

Capacity:3 100 50 50 50 120

Rates:Contact the Activity Centre forprices. Room Hire £25 for 4 hours,£15 for every subsequent hourafter that.

team building l www.conference-worcestershire.org

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Conferencing Capacities

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Bedrooms

Car Parking

Coach Parking

Own Grounds

Leisure Facilities

Wireless Internet

Facilities forLimited Mobility

Facilities for Wheelchair

Facilities forVisual DisabilityFacilities forHearing Disability

Fax / Photocopying

Video Conferencing

Internet Access

Natural Daylight

Air Conditioning

Number ofConference Rooms

Theatre Style Capacity

Boardroom StyleCapacity

Cabaret Style Capacity

U-Shape Style Capacity

Classroom Style Capacity

Banqueting Capacity

Square Metres

Please note:We recommend that you check facilities for disableddelegates with the venue in advance. Maximum capacities arestated for each room layout. Some venues offer more than onefacility with differing capacities.

Venue Facilities

Conferencing Facilities

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