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Magistrates‘ Suite to the magnificent Grand Jury Room and the Civil Court. galleriesofjustice.org.uk


NEW ART EXCHANGE New Art Exchange is the largest space dedicated to African, Afro-Caribbean and South Asian arts outside of London and presents an annual programme of contemporary visual arts. It has two dedicated exhibition galleries and a range of other facilities, including a café, performance space, arts education work spaces and a meeting room, all of which are available for hire. thenewartexchange.org.uk


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CONFERENCEANDMEETING SPACES ARE VARIED, FROMPURPOSE-BUILT FACILITIES TO GRANDHERITAGESITESANDGREENSPACES. SOMEOFTHEHIGHLIGHTS ARE BELOW


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A leading centre for science and research, this impressive city venue also offers flexible spaces for meetings and events. Providing accommodation, facilities, expertise and access to finance, it has become an international hub for new thinking in bioscience business. biocity.co.uk


CAPITAL FM ARENA The prestigious National Ice Centre and Capital FM Arena Nottingham complex is one of the most high-profile venues in the East Midlands, having played host to international artistes and superstars including Lady Gaga, Elton John and the Dalai Lama. Famed for being the home of ice skating


legends Torvill and Dean, the arena provides a large, flexible space with more than 6,000 tiered seats that can be adapted to accommodate numerous corporate events, from gala dinners for 1,500 people to religious seminars for 6,000 people and, more recently, a conference venue for 2,000 people for the Labour Party. Within the National Ice Centre, the Bolero


Suite is a large room seating a maximum of 250 delegates, while the Platinum Suite can accommodate up to 220 people standing. Or you can treat your guests to a hospitality experience at one of the many spectacular events, concerts and shows at the venue, with full catering and bar facilities. capitalfmarena.com


CLUMBER PARK HOTEL AND SPA On the edge of Sherwood Forest, overlooking the beautiful National Trust property of


Clumber Park, the hotel is able to accommodate up to 250 delegates. The versatile Normanton Conference Suite lets guests decide the layout of the rooms while enjoying the peaceful countryside. clumberparkhotel.com


EAST MIDLANDS CONFERENCE CENTRE AND THE ORCHARD HOTEL See The Inside Track (page 49) for more about the launch of this green hotel. The adjoining East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham offers an impressive event space with 17 flexible meeting areas that can accommodate between 10 and 588 delegates. nottinghamconferences.co.uk


GALLERIES OF JUSTICE MUSEUM For something different, why not hold your next event in the UK’s most haunted building? The imposing historical building is renowned for its supernatural goings-on and is full of intriguing stories. Located in the Lace Market district, this Georgian shire hall has a range of interesting rooms, from the intimate


TRENT BRIDGE Set to host the Investec Ashes in 2013 and 2015, the world-famous Trent Bridge cricket ground offers unforgettable conference, banqueting and trade show facilities for anything from eight to 200 delegates. A couple of miles from the city centre and a


short walk from the south banks of the River Trent, the old venue now encompasses a recently refurbished events centre. All of the rooms offer views across the playing area, so there is the added extra of the unique Trent Bridge ambience – whatever the function. The corporate hospitality option offers


views of play in one of several private suites, with afternoon tea, champagne and a three-course evening meal, or a lighter alternative of tea and scones. trentbridge.co.uk


THE ALBERT HALL, NOTTINGHAM Combining unique Edwardian architecture with modern conference facilities and the highest quality food and service standards, the Albert Hall Conference Centre has the facilities to host everything from large global conferences for up to 800 people, through to AGMs, fashion shows and corporate dinners. alberthallnottingham.co.uk


WOLLATON HALL One of the finest Elizabethan houses in England, Wollaton Hall is a Grade I-listed building set in the stunning grounds of Wollaton Deer Park. Its excellent acoustics make it ideal for larger events, while the Willoughby Room is a smaller space that can be used on its own, or for an elegant drinks reception in conjunction with the Great Hall. nottinghamcity.gov.uk


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For more information on the services offered and how to create a legendary event in Nottingham, visit experience nottinghamshire.com/conferences


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