IN THE SPOTLIGHT …
Explore what venues Coventry and Warwickshire have to offer
oventry and Warwickshire are home to some of the most diverse venues . From exhibition and conference spaces , to sporting arenas , as well as heritage sites and cultural museums – the region is capable of hosting both small and large scale events in the heart of Coventry , or in the stunning Warwickshire countryside .
Not sure where to find these venues ? Look no further because we ’ ve rounded up some of the very best below :
Coventry Building Society Arena Coventry Building Society Arena is the city ’ s largest business , sporting and entertainment venue , boasting 20,000sqm of event space .
It ’ s central and accessible location , just 20 minutes by car from Birmingham Airport and Coventry being 55 minutes from London by train , has helped the arena attract more than 1.5m visitors per year . It ’ s also home to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel , which has 121 rooms and direct access into the venue .
Starting with Coventry Building Society Arena ’ s Exhibition Halls , its 6,000sqm of flexible space can host up to 10,000 delegates . It can also be divided into two separate exhibition rooms ( 4,000sqm and 2,00sqm ). The Exhibition Halls , however , are not only used for business events . They can be transformed into a dedicated music / entertainment venue . With a standing capacity of 12,000 , the Indoor Arena has previously hosted events such as the MOBO Awards and Britain ’ s Got Talent .
The arena also offers a wide range of conference facilities , from The Coventry Lounge to The Boardroom and Chairman ’ s Lounge – event planners are able to host training events , intimate dinners and meetings .
Over the years , Coventry Building Society Arena has undergone significant investment . For example , prior to the Commonwealth Games 2022 , the West Midlands invested £ 6.3m into the Commonwealth Convention Centre , adding an extra 1,500sqm of space to the arena ’ s main hall and modernizing its AV capabilities .
Sporting events therefore play a large role in the arena ’ s success . It ’ s Stadium Bowl ( capacity 40,500 ) has hosted the Olympics , Commonwealth Games and Rugby League World Cup .
“ Coventry Building Society Arena is the city ’ s largest business , sporting and entertainment venue ”
Below : Coombe Abbey Hotel
Coombe Abbey Hotel Located just six miles from Coventry City Centre , over the border into Warwickshire , is Coombe Abbey Hotel . Set within 500 acres of parkland , Coombe Abbey Hotel comprises of 119 hotel rooms . Like St Mary ’ s Guildhall , the hotel is rich in history and has welcomed many regal guests over the years , including Queen Elizabeth I .
Coombe Abbey Hotel also has a total of 11 meeting rooms . For example , The Centre Court , a restored tennis clubhouse that dates back to 1817 , can be used for conferences , exhibitions and launches . The Centre Court has its own separate bar and lounge and can host a maximum of 180 delegates .
Moving onto its outdoor spaces , Coombe Abbey Park has an 80-acre lake ( which can be viewed from its Lake View bedchamber ). The park is considered as a conservation area and has been named as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature due to its diverse biodiversity .
The hotel isn ’ t just suited for corporate events or weddings , it is also made for ‘ bleisure ’ activities . From Go Ape and axe throwing , to Murder Mystery Evenings – employees can participate in teambuilding and business planning , all at one site .
British Motor Museum The British Motor Museum is a purpose-built conference centre and events venue , located in Warwickshire , just five minutes from Junction 12 of the M40 . The venue is also home to the largest collection of historic British cars due to its partnership with the British Motor Heritage Trust . As a registered charity , all of its conferencing profits are donated back to the Trust .
It ’ s obvious that Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ) is important to the venue . In addition to being a www . conference-news . co . uk