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Three Liverpool Venues with Kudos

24/05/2019 Ali Cook Liverpool, Quirky Venues, Sporting Venues, Top Cities

Liverpool must surely be one of those cities that never strikes a blank. Such is the city’s fame and kudos, you could travel the world mentioning Liverpool and people will instantly think Liverpool Football Club. They think The Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Cilla and the Cavern, Crabbies Grand National and maybe even a ferry across the Mersey. This former European Capital of Culture is always exciting visitors with new cultural initiatives and exhibitions; from tall sailing ships at Albert Dock to the crowd pleasing Giants trilogy that passed through the streets of Liverpool. As a matter of fact,

Work that Budget!

18/03/2019 Ali Cook All Locations, Birmingham, England, Latest News, Offer of the Month, Top Cities

With just a few weeks of the 2018/19 budget to go, it’s always a testing time to work that budget, especially if you’ve been tasked with finding a last-minute room for a company meeting, brainstorming session or breakfast briefing. Our Findmeaconference experts have access to hotels, conference centres and venues across the UK with last minute deals and discounts. We selected just a few examples below but you can give our team a call too on 01775 843411. They will work with you and work that budget so you get real value for money, plus you can get on with

Ruck-up at a Rugby Club!

15/03/2019 Ali Cook Outdoor Venues, Quirky Venues, Scotland, Sporting Venues

With the Guinness 6 Nations due to reach a passionate conclusion on 16 March we’ve been taking a closer look at the corporate facilities and services available at BT Murrayfield, home to Scotland’s rugby team. It’s the stadium arena familiar with sporting victories and heartbreak, rousing anthems and applause, of battered, bloodied and bruised players and the battle of the Calcutta Cup. So what can an event organiser expect from this prestigious Scottish stadium? A pitch side arrival for registration should certainly create an exciting and unique start to a meeting, conference or an evening reception. We know this is

Picnic in the Allianz Park

11/03/2019 Ali Cook All Locations, England, Inspiring London Venues, Outdoor Venues, Quirky Venues, Sporting Venues, Sports Bars in London

With spring just around the corner it’s a good time to look ahead to the hopefully glorious summer! And that can only mean one thing! It’s time to start planning for those outside events too. Escaping the standard four walls can have great results for companies; employees often relax more which in turn can lead to great opportunities for ideas to flow and communication to develop. If you’re looking to motivate or reward your team, Allianz Park is a great setting in a convenient location as its only five minutes from the M1 and A1. The London stadium, which is

Five hotels for hosting meetings and event in Wales

Five hotels for hosting meetings & events in Wales

26/02/2019 Ali Cook Cardiff, Countryside locations, Golfing Venues, Quirky Venues, Spa Facilities, Top Cities, Wales

To coincide with St. David’s Day we take a look at five hotels in different locations in Wales. From a cool and vibrant city centre location to the dramatic Welsh countryside, we’ve selected hotels that can be hired for corporate events, meetings, weddings and celebrations. In addition, these hotels in Wales offer event organisers access to delegate day rates and 24-hour delegate rates for overnight stays. Celtic Manor Resort, Wales Set in the Coldra Woods in the Usk Valley in Gwent, the Celtic Manor Resort is a Welsh winner on many levels. It’s award-winning, having been voted the Best UK

Find me a fashionable London Hotel for London Fashion Week!

06/02/2019 Ali Cook Inspiring London Venues, London Fashion Week, London Venues

It’s back! London Fashion Week will be rocking the capital with cool and contemporary catwalk creations from 15 to 19 February 2019. The invitations to the world’s fashion editors and famous celebrities have been sent. Front row seats have been reserved! And the finishing touches to shows and presentations from designers such as Victoria Beckham, Zandra Rhodes, Alexa Chung, Anya Hindmarch and Jasper Conran are complete! We always get excited for London Fashion Week, and that’s not just because we love to see Anna Wintour and David Beckham sitting on the front row! Or because we love watching the supermodel

5 London Hotels with great views

05/02/2019 Ali Cook Inspiring London Venues, London Venues

Generally speaking, everyone can agree that a guest room with a view is vital for feelings of well-being, appreciation and anticipation. For our team, and indeed many event organisers, a room with a view is equally important for creating the right environment for a meeting or an event. But if you’re in charge of finding a London hotel or a London venue to hire, it can be tricky. This fact is especially true when you’re not familiar with the famous city. For instance, finding a London hotel with great views in one of the capital’s tourist hotspots is a minefield!

Love is in the London Air!

04/02/2019 Ali Cook England, London, London Hotels for a marriage proposal, London Venues, Private Dining in London, Top Cities, Venues for Celebrations, Wedding Venues

Love is in the London air for us at the moment because we’ve been looking at a selection of beautiful 4 and 5-star London hotels with a view to celebrating love! With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching you may have been thinking about asking a question of your loved one. And if that is the case, along with the ring, you’ll need a romantic setting to ask THAT question! You’ll want to know the champagne is on ice to toast the occasion. And maybe, if you’re feeling extra confident, you’re even thinking further ahead and planning that the place where you get

Mix, Muse & Mingle in Manchester this Summer!

01/02/2019 Ali Cook 30th Birthday Party Venues, England, Manchester, Meetings in Manchester, Museums, Offer of the Month, Party Venues, Quirky Venues, Summer Parties, Top Cities, Venues for Celebrations

Today we thank the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester for giving us the perfect excuse to look forward to summer time and to balmy nights spent networking, celebrating, coming together to mix, muse and mingle in Manchester! And as we’ve recently just experienced the coldest night of winter, the timing couldn’t be better to share details on a summer soiree in one of Manchester’s coolest venues! The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is an inspiring venue for holding a meeting, conference or corporate celebration in what was the world’s first inter-city railway. Nowadays, this exciting venue

Teamscapes Team Savings!

11/01/2019 Ali Cook All Locations, England, Team Building, Team-building Venues, Teamscapes Learning

Teamscapes Learning are the innovative people delivering exciting team-building days at Sundial properties. They have a superb delegate saving that’s available until the end of February 2019. With over 25 years experience, Teamscapes tailor a team-building package to suit your company’s aims. For instance, if you wish to encourage greater communication, develop skills or create more efficient team work, they can help. In their expert hands, they promise to get the best from every individual and achieve your team’s full potential. The Teamscapes Offer Teamscapes will have a discussion with you prior to your day so they ascertain a true

Author: Ali Cook