Conference News Supplements CN Milton Keynes Supplement July/Aug 2017 | страница 12

12 Milton Keynes

Welcome to the big Arena MK

tadium MK has grown into a full-scale complex with it’ s own integrated event and hotel space. It is home to the 4 * deluxe DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, Arena MK and MK Dons Football Club. This iconic Milton Keynes landmark is popular with local, national, and international businesses. Stadium MK’ s location provides
many advantages for event planners and visitors alike, for one it’ s well signposted. Large numbers of people can use the space with ease. Arena MK can accommodate up to 5,000 guests and the hotel’ s Ballroom up to 1,000. Delegates and organisers can park seconds away from the venue’ s entrance in the 1,450 space car park, and behind the scenes tours of Stadium MK can be built into packages.
At the end of a great day guests can wander back to one of the 304 stylish bedrooms or even a meal in Marco’ s Steakhouse Bar & Grill- new for 2017. For those wanting to enjoy a little leisure time, MK1 Shopping & Leisure Park is just a short stroll away. Arena MK made its debut in February 2014 when it hosted the National Badminton Championships it has also hosted the 2015, 2016 and 2017 televised Unibet Masters.
However, sporting events are just one example of what the 3,420sqm space can be used for. Set across three floors, Arena MK welcomes everything from music concerts to exhibitions, conferences and parties. Arena MK has been selected as the venue for many high profile events from a number of sectors predominantly: automotive, retail and banking. The client list includes Mercedes Benz, Boots, Suzuki, Santander,
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