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Cheltenham : racing to the front

15 Venue tips
Pictured : Queens Hotel Cheltenham - MGallery
Pictured : Cheltenham Racecourse
Pictured : Cheltenham Ladies ’ College
Cheltenham may be known for its racecourse , but as a conference and meetings destination it is replete with a multitude of other venues . The spa town oozes character , and among the spires and Regency architecture are 25 venues fit for all purposes .
Queens Hotel Cheltenham - MGallery
Set close to the Cotswolds and among the backdrop of Cheltenham ’ s Montpellier district , the Queens Hotel - MGallery offers a civilised haven for guests . Its Regency Suite offers both grandeur and the personal touch from 10 to 100 guests . A pleasant backdrop for conferences with individually designed delegate packages , the hotel is well-equipped to cater for corporate meetings , seminars , business banqueting , weddings and social events . Victoria ’ s restaurant boasts views of the Imperial Gardens , and the menu celebrates the very best of British seasonal cuisine .
Adding a touch of playful nostalgia , Victoria ’ s also creates a culinary theatre with the addition of a dining room trolley . Delegates pick and choose from a bounty of British dishes as the trolley is presented with a flourish at your table . Queens Hotel Cheltenham – Mgallery features 84 bedrooms .
Website : www . queenshotel cheltenham . co . uk
Cheltenham Ladies ’ College
Cheltenham Ladies ’ College has been at the forefront of girls ’ education for over 160 years , and its range of town-centre spaces offer breath-taking history with modern amenities . From the gothic-style Princess Hall to meeting rooms , boarding houses , state-of-the-art arts centre and a modern sports centre , it is the perfect venue for meetings , conferences and celebrations .
CLC Venues and Events Team ’ s top tip is to consider safety and social distancing by
picking a spacious venue . Research shows attendees will be nervous to return to in-person events , so choose as much space as possible . Having overspill outdoor areas , like their landscaped lawns , adds to that sense of safety .
As hybrid events will be part of the mix for the foreseeable future , CLC Venues suggests organsiers check IT capabilities in advance to ensure the internet can support their needs .
Website : www . venues . cheltladiescollege . org
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse boasts 2,600sqm of flexible indoor space along with over 360 acres of outdoor space and is home to one of the largest auditoria in the South West of England : The Centaur . This is an iconic and well-known feature of the racecourse , cleverly linked to the Grandstand . If you are looking to hold an indoor event , the Centaur has been a
successful and impressive asset for indoor occasions , previously hosting film crews , awards ceremonies and a number of high-profile exhibitions and concerts including Jools Holland , Jack Savoretti and Rob Beckett .
Cheltenham Racecourse has built an enviable reputation as one of the UK ’ s premier event venues with a variety of spaces and suites available to hire .
Whatever the size of your event , the facilities and capabilities promise to impress guests , thanks to its easily accessible South West location , ample free parking and comfortable , welcoming environment . Cheltenham Racecourse ’ s facilities can cater for the smallest of talks , as well as the grandest demonstrations .
With competitive costs to help keep your event on budget and a choice of catering options , there are many reasons why Cheltenham Racecourse is a winner .
Website : www . thejockey club . co . uk / cheltenham
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