The City Pads

Featured venue: Event Exeter

University Challenge 
What: It’s back to school (well university) with the extensive city centre conference facilities available at the University of Exeter. Its portfolio of venues form the largest academic conference venue in the South West and it can accommodate a range of corporate events, from a day meeting for 10, to a residential conference for 1,400 delegates. There is a choice of two stunning campuses. Firstly the uniquely beautiful Streatham Campus, which is built around a large country estate and meanders over 250 acres of landscaped parkland, woodland, lakes, streams and gardens. Seondly there is St Luke's campus, a smaller self-contained campus, based around an attractive lawned quadrangle. Both have an extensive choice of conference spaces, exhibition areas and facilities, including comprehensive audio-visual / IT resources with full technical support, lecture theatres, choice of dining rooms and 1,050 en-suite bedrooms across both campuses.

Where: Both campuses are based in Exeter city centre, close to the M5 and transport links such as the bus and mainline railway stations and Exeter airport.

Find out more: 01392 215566 or visit www.exeter.ac.uk/eventexeter

Featured Venue: Plymouth Pavilions

City Centre Conference Hotspot
What: For large scale events, Plymouth Pavilions is one of the most outstanding conference venues in the South West. It offers the perfect combination of technical facilities, professional service, proven experience across a broad spectrum of events and an unbeatable location. The main arena provides 1,800m² of conference, exhibition and dining space, which can accommodate conferences from 500 to 2,500 delegates. The Pavilions specialises in providing versatile spaces with professional event management, planning, staging and catering – all under one roof. State of the art technical facilities include full audio, visual and lighting equipment.

Where: Plymouth Pavilions is situated in the heart of the city Plymouth with excellent road, rail and air links.

Find out more: Call 01752 522211 or visit www.plymouthpavilions.com  

Purpose Built Modernity
What: Sandy Park offers a purpose built, state of the art conference facility, accommodating 4 – 450 delegates, with stunning views across the East Devon countryside and Exe Estuary. Located just off the M5, Sandy Park has choice of four large versatile air conditioned conference and banqueting suites, with 11 seminar rooms – all with moveable walls. Facilities include data and video projectors, electronic screens, wi-fi, staging, microphones and exhibition tables. The creative chefs have built up a reputation for producing innovative dishes from locally sourced produce and will work with you to meet your catering needs.

Where: Sandy Park enjoys a superb location situated just off junction 29 of the M5 with on site car parking. It enjoys close proximity to Exeter International Airport and has close rail and bus links nearby.

Find out more: call 01392 427 427or visit www.sandy-park.co.uk/conferencing.php

 

4 Star City Centre Convenience 
What: The Mercure Southgate Hotel is a perfect city centre conference location, situated within walking distance of Exeter Quayside. This 4 star hotel offers a selection of meeting rooms, with the flexibility to accommodate board meetings, team away days and events for 2 to 150 people. It provides a named conference organiser to finalise every detail of your event in advance and a dedicated meeting room host on the day itself. Hotel facilities include Cloisters Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Terrace Restaurant, indoor pool, gym, sauna, and whirlpool spa.

Where: The hotel is situated in the city centre, just 3 miles from Junction 30 of the M5 and 2 miles from the main Exeter business parks

Find out more: Call 01392 412812 or visit www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-6624-mercure-exeter-southgate-hotel/meeting.shtml