But while the Conservative conference used the entire facility , the mainstay of the venue throughout the rest of the year is the ability to host multiple events simultaneously , while making the most of both our heritage and new facilities .
The spice of life
The new Conference and Exhibition Centre and Winter Gardens combined provide 12 distinct venues , all under one roof , offering a total of 4.9 acres of connected conference , meeting , event and exhibition space .
The new 2,400sqm Conference and Exhibition Centre space can be adapted with a blank canvas approach to cater exactly to specific event themes and requirements . Hi-tech partitioning technology allows single events within the space to be divided into individual experiences or usages with , for instance , a main conference area linking directly to breakout rooms , dining spaces or
other uses , while state-of-the art audio and visual technology , with specialised acoustics , means sound quality is maintained throughout .
The Conference and Exhibition Centre itself can then be further connected to the wider venue , as required , with each individual space providing its own unique character and experience . From the majesty of the Empress Ballroom to the Arena , Spanish Hall , the Pavilion and Horseshoe , through to the Olympia Exhibition Hall and the Opera House , as well as the Baronial Hall , Derham Lounge and Renaissance Room .
While the venue itself combines huge heritage appeal and character along with the ultra-modern facilities , a key component for us in providing a unique experience for delegates is also the iconic status of our location ; Blackpool .
With our front doors overlooking a modern plaza in selfie-friendly proximity to Blackpool Tower itself , our central location next to the famous Golden Mile seafront of Blackpool promenade provides an iconic and memorable location for delegates .
Re-popularised by the BBC ’ s Strictly Come Dancing in recent years , the expression “ we ’ re going to Blackpool ” holds a certain promise and expectation of a unique experience .
The Winter Gardens Conference and Exhibition Centre was launched as part of the ongoing development of Blackpool as a 21st Century destination , with hundreds of millions of pounds being invested in new hotels , office space , attractions , transport infrastructure and the built environment .
As part of this , Blackpool is enjoying unprecedented investment in its hotel and hospitality offer . In addition to its already extensive choice of accommodation to suit every need and budget , five new hotels , including Blackpool ’ s first five-star hotel are being developed over the next two years , adding over 500 new rooms of four-star quality and above .
Transport infrastructure developments completed recently mean quicker trains with more direct routes from most major cities across the UK arrive in Blackpool every day and seamlessly connect with a modern tram network , ensuring easy , comfortable and fast travel around the resort .
Our dedicated team of event specialists are proud to be a central part of Blackpool ’ s renaissance , putting the town on the map of leading conference destinations in the UK . CN www . conference-news . co . uk