Welcome to the 3rd Quarter 2006 edition of our Conference, Group and Events email newletter.
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We are happy to research venues to fit exactly with your requirements, but you may like to read about some that could be of interest to you one day.
In this issue:
- Down Hall Country House Hotel (on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex)
- Conference in Regents Park (a quiet haven in Central London)
- Royal Pavilion Brighton (for a truly regal setting)
- West Dean Conference Centre (on a South Downs estate)
- East Malling Conference Centre (flexible facilities in the Garden of England)
- Brands Hatch will put you on track (and add a touch of excitement to your event)
- New Venues
Some Groups & Events arranged in 1st Half 2006
Medway Travel is proud to have arranged many very successful groups and events in the first half of this year, amongst which are:-
- English Chess Youth Team representing England in Greece.
- Incoming Pilgrimage to Canterbury of 180 people for the Consecration of St. Anselm's Altar (including guided trips to Canterbury City, London and Leeds Castle).
- Schools expo group to Dubai.
- Numerous training sessions and seminars countrywide for our corporate clients from 10 to 33 people.
- Staff Incentive travel to the South of France for 40 people including Gala Dinner arrangements and day excursion to Monte Carlo.
- Staff incentive Cruise reward for 12 people.
- Group accommodation for attendees to various trade fares in Germany and London.
- Conference of 120 people in Canterbury with accommodation.
Our consultants will be pleased to advise on possibilities for your function / group / event and quote for it, in order to ensure it is as successful as possible and every last penny of value is obtained from your investment.
For further information why not visit our website Group Travel pages?
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Down Hall Country House Hotel (on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex)
Down Hall is a four star hotel offering five star service and award-winning cuisine. One of the UK's most established country house hotels, the honey coloured Italianate mansion has a beautifully decorated Romanesque facade, the front entrance of which leads into a lavish interior with well-appointed rooms. High ornate ceilings, natural light and picturesque views of the gardens characterise the hotel. Dating back to 1322, when records show it to have had a monastery on site, Down Hall has a fascinating architectural history with different generations adding to and embellishing the building. Today, the classic English country mansion lies amidst 110 acres of landscaped gardens, parks and natural woodland.
The ambience is warm and comfortable. Log fires, antiques, welcoming sofas, fine furnishings, wall tapestries and modern amenities create a contemporary home from home. Whether it's business or pleasure, Down Hall provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing weekend break, a corporate meeting or wedding.
Down Hall is located on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex and is a 10 minute taxi ride from the station to Down Hall. It has 99 luxury bedrooms and suites with en suite shower or bathrooms, wireless internet access, lavish furnishings with stunning quilts and throws, select guest bedrooms have two and four-poster beds and 26 spacious and fully-equipped meeting rooms.
Restaurants
Ibbetsons: fine dining, two rosette AA award winning restaurant featuring seasonal cuisine and locally sourced ingredients. Seats 30.
Downham:
Informal, relaxed atmosphere featuring traditional English fare with a modern twist. Has an enviable reputation for Sunday lunch. Seats 65.Extensive wine cellar serves both restaurants
Traditional afternoon tea served in the spacious and sumptuous lounge. Advance booking is essential for this ever-popular indulgent treat.
Meetings & Conferences
The team at Down Hall has a specialist expertise in supporting bespoke corporate events - from residential study and training through to outdoor team building including motivational sporting activities (i.e. quad biking, archery, giant chess, croquet, gun dogs, duck herding and clay pigeon shooting).
Down Hall is one of the largest conference and banqueting venues in the area, offering 26 stunning training and event rooms, flooded with natural daylight. High ornate ceilings and a calm atmosphere help motivate delegates to think far outside the box!
All meeting rooms are fully equipped with contemporary presentation technology, including wireless Internet access and ISDN.
Conference and meetings rates are tailored to meet budgets and requirements. The venue can cater for small to large scale events with a maximum conference capacity of 200. Delegate rates can be tailor made to suit all requirements.
Weddings
Down Hall is the most perfect and idyllic setting for a wedding and is renowned for its spectacular views and efficient service. The wedding team work diligently around the clock to ensure a wedding that is special, magical and memorable.
The venue is able to stage Civil Ceremonies in the Harley or Prior Suite.
The venue's beautiful exterior and façade, coupled with picturesque gardens and natural woodland offer an excellent backdrop for wedding photography.
Award-winning cuisine enables Down Hall to provide fresh, seasonal wedding menus - catering for up to 180 family and friends inside or for 500 by erecting a marquee in the garden for an outdoor event.
The dedicated wedding team is on hand to advise and take care of every aspect of a wedding. The team can additionally help with pre-Ceremony celebrations, offering a wide variety of leisure facilities and sports activities.
Down Hall can offer a set price wedding option: including: room hire, drinks reception, appetisers, four course menu, half bottle of wine per person, glass of toast champagne, linen, flowers, cake stand, evening buffet and special room hire rates for wedding guests. Price per head is £140 - not including registrar and legal costs.
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Conference in Regents Park (a quiet haven in Central London)
Regent's College enjoys an excellent reputation as a centre of University level education. It is a private independent college, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, research and a range of short courses.
Beautiful lawns, formal gardens and stunning lakes surround the college, making you forget that you are in the middle of London.
The Conference Centre not only offers a quiet haven from the noise and pollution of the busy West End (only half a mile away) but it's professional conference and meeting facilities also offer an attractive yet affordable alternative to many hotels in London.
All year round the numerous seminar and meeting rooms can be adapted to suit every need, from small interview style meetings to conferences for up to 370 delegates.
In the summer months the beautiful grounds can be utilised for corporate or private functions for up to 500 guests.
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Royal Pavilion Brighton (for a truly regal setting)
Brighton is a sparkling, stylish and very special city by the sea. It has been a fashionable seaside resort since the eighteenth century, when the relaxed charm of the little fishing town of Brighthelmstone and the presence of George, Prince of Wales, made it the place to be for Regency high society.
The Royal Pavilion is the former seaside residence of King George IV and is lavishly decorated in Chinese style with an Indian exterior. Built for King George IV, the Pavilion was also used by William IV and Queen Victoria. Originally a farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neo-classical villa on the site. It was transformed into Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1823.
Apart from being one of the most important tourist attractions, the Brighton Royal Pavilion can also be booked for corporate events for which an outstanding setting is required.
The smaller rooms can take up to 60 people, larger rooms up to 90 people and the music room can accommodate 180 people.
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West Dean Conference Centre (on a South Downs estate)
West Dean conference centre is housed on a 6,000 acre estate in the South Downs and surrounded by gardens featuring some of the finest Victorian glasshouses in the country.
Conference rooms are furnished with art and antiques. There are break out rooms as well as a choice of art and craft studios where tutored courses can be arranged for delegates.
The area can accommodate activities and team building exercises, including guided walks, clay pigeon shooting and marquee hire.
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East Malling Conference Centre (flexible facilities in the Garden of England)
Set in 200 hectares of soft fruit orchards, East Malling conference centre in Kent has a 200 seat air-conditioned auditorium.
Furthermore the conference centre offers five meeting rooms, suitable for 2 to 200 delegates. For medium sized meetings, the Thomas Neame room seats up to 100 delegates and the garden room seats up to 50.
For smaller meetings, there are two versatile rooms, which can be used independently or opened up to create one larger room for up to 30 delegates.
A large foyer area of up to 230 square metres can be used for exhibitions, receptions and refreshment breaks provided by on site caterers.
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Brands Hatch will put you on track (and add a touch of excitement to your event)
If you're looking for a different place to do business, then why not try a day at one of Britain's top racing venues. The world famous Brands Hatch circuit never fails to provide an irresistible lure for conference and exhibition attendees.
Boasting a glamorous and rich heritage, it's a venue that is steeped in the single minded pursuit of finishing ahead of the competition. The purpose-built venue, overlooking the Brands Hatch Indy Circuit, is the perfect environment in which to invigorate and motivate. Capable of hosting everything from a full blown conference for 600 delegates to a more intimate gathering of ten, it can be used in conjunction with the extensive range of corporate activities on offer. Everything from single-seat racing cars to dual controlled helicopters.
From Racing days to Christmas parties Brands Hatch is the perfect venue for your event.
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New Venues
The Magic Circle - London
The Magic Circle was founded in 1905 and can now be hired in it's entirety offering a 162 seat theatre and two function rooms.
Within minutes of London's Euston Station each function room can hold 80 to 100 people and it's three floors are packed with displays and posters from The Magic Circle archives. Magical entertainment can be provided for your event and the venue also has it's own conference host and facilitator.
For further details please contact us.
The Tate Modern - London
The Tate Modern has opened two spaces on the 11th Floor for event use. The glass walled East Room overlooks the Thames and the restaurant holds up to 250 with views of St Paul's Cathedral and the City.
For further details please contact us.
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You can perhaps see from the above, which of course only reflects a tiny selection of the huge number of venues we have access to (each with its own individual strengths and characteristics), that we are able to match our recommended venue shortlist very accurately to your exact requirements and budget for any given event, ensuring it is every bit as successful and hassle free as you could wish.
So why not contact our Groups and Events department? Having helped you to select the best venue for your conference or event, we will then negotiate best rates and make all the logistical arrangements including fares, airport transfers, themed banquets, sight-seeing outings and entertainments, in close collaboration with you. So please contact us about your next event and we will take its burden off your shoulders!
