HULL & EAST YORKSHIRE

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1 HULL & EAST YORKSHIRE Directory

2 02 Conferences in Hull & East Yorkshire Contents Introduction 03 Planning 04 Support 05 Venues 06 Services 23 Maps 26 Getting here 28 For bookings & enquiries tel

3 Conference Directory 2008/09 03 More than just meeting rooms. Here in Hull & East Yorkshire conferences and events are not just about meeting rooms. We aim to help create experiences in unique venues and diverse locations. From the historic waterfront city of Hull to the rugged beauty of the East Yorkshire coastline and the tranquil rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds; few destinations can offer conference organisers such a wide choice of locations for their events all within a short drive. Here you will discover a wealth of architecture, breathtaking countryside, dramatic coastline and a real Yorkshire welcome, that makes Hull & East Yorkshire the ideal meeting place. Along with a superb selection of traditional and contemporary conference facilities, Hull & East Yorkshire also offers a range of unusual venues in which to hold your events. Including: - A Castellated Manor House - Country Club with 27 hole challenging golf course - Edwardian Theatre s Art Deco Ballroom - Victorian Grade II listed buildings - Georgian Country House - Converted Barns and Farmhouses - A Convent and Pastoral Retreat - Ultra modern World Trade Centre - Luxurious Boutique Hotel - Underwater Survival Training Centre - Opulent Civic Venues - Magnificent Stately Homes - Museums & Art Galleries - First Class University - Historic Racecourse - Deluxe Cruise Ferries - And the World s only Submarium home to 40 sharks and over 3,500 fish! So whatever type of event you are organising from a residential conference to a meeting, exhibition or training seminar; and whatever kind of venue you are looking for; contemporary, traditional or something unique; and whether you prefer a city, coastal or countryside location, Hull & East Yorkshire is the perfect destination for your next event. For details of these venues and many more in Hull & East Yorkshire visit For bookings & enquiries visit

4 04 Conference Experience More than just meeting rooms. If you re looking for corporate hospitality, partner packages or inspiration for your social itinerary then Hull & East Yorkshire will not disappoint. Six fresh ideas to entertain your delegates The WOW Factor! Host a drinks reception with a difference along the cobbled alleyways of the Streetlife Museum or impress with an exclusive evening spent at the award winning visitor attraction The Deep. This iconic landmark is home to 40 sharks and over 3,500 fish. Wine and dine your delegates and VIPs down on the ocean floor or high above the waves in the glass observatory, keep them entertained with a bespoke dive show amongst the sharks in the Oceans Gallery. Rural Treats Visit the picturesque market town of Beverley, where you can soak up the history of the magnificent Minster, enjoy the numerous speciality shops and café bars or have a thrilling time watching the sport of Kings at Beverley Racecourse located on the historic Westwood. Waterfront City Experience Spend time exploring Hull s 8 free museums in the award winning Museum Quarter; enjoy a tasty lunch in a traditional pub followed by some retail therapy in the uniquely located Princes Quay Shopping Centre, built on stilts over a historic former dock. For something more active visit the Hull Arena where you can take in an exhilarating Hull Stingrays ice hockey match or spend time gliding around the ice. If golf s your cup of tee! You will be delighted to discover that there is an abundance of facilities throughout the area including two golf hotels. Cave Castle Hotel & Country Club is a historic castellated manor house nestling in 150 acres of rolling countryside at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. The 18-hole course provides a good test for all levels of golfer. Just a short drive away across the spectacular Humber Bridge you will find the luxurious 4 star Forest Pines Resort. The stunning 27-hole golf course offers challenging fairways and greens that seamlessly unroll through a natural canvas of ancient woods and wild heathland. Seaside Delight If time away from it all at the coast appeals then experience Bridlington s north and south beaches near the historic harbour, which is a hive of activity and where Olde Worlde pubs and antique shops rub shoulders with art galleries and tearooms. To complete your seaside experience take in a show at the newly re-opened Edwardian Spa Theatre. Themed Walks & Talks Enjoy a tailor-made guided tour by day or by night with an English Heritage accredited tour guide or choose from one of the many themed tours ranging from historic pubs to ghostly scares and scandals! For details of these and many other social activity itineraries contact the HEY Conferences team. For bookings & enquiries tel

5 Conference Directory 2008/09 05 The experienced, knowledgeable and friendly team at Hull & East Yorkshire Conferences are here to help, we can provide an event support service which is second to none. A whole range of free services is available to make your life easier and your event a success. Impartial Venue Finding - Conferences to Gala Dinners, Exhibitions or Product Launches, we will match your requirements to the ideal location and venue; providing you with comprehensive details of availability and rates for your specific event within just 48 hours. Inspection Visits - We will make arrangements for you to view any venues in our area, a member of our team will be happy to accompany you. Accommodation Services ensuring that the practical details are taken care of - Sourcing the ideal accommodation and negotiating special hotel rates for your delegates. - Arranging allocation of bedrooms held specifically for your event. - Providing a bespoke accommodation webpage so your delegates can book accommodation online plus provide telephone, fax and booking mechanisms. - Sending confirmation, maps, hotel & tourist leaflets direct to delegates. Delegate Registration Service - We can provide online delegate registration for your conference, with bespoke webpage showing your full itinerary and with secure online payment facilities. - Delegates can book their places, select workshops, dinners, social activities, provide dietary or access requirements and make payments all via our online system. Social Programme Planning - We will help you ensure that your delegates and their partners enjoy their visit to Hull & East Yorkshire and make the most of any free time they may have. Event Management - Professional & expert advice to guide you through the running of your conference. - First class management of your event from concept to staging. - Our personal attention throughout your event. Marketing & Public Relations Support - A range of literature on the area is available for inclusion in delegate packs. - We can supply relevant images for promotion of your event. - Provide tailored press releases for trade and regional media. - News story on We will save you time and money enabling you to hold the perfect event. So take advantage of the assistance we can offer, our team of experts is happy to help and is waiting for your call. Conference Support Here to help! We know what a headache it can be finding the right venue and event support, particularly in an area you are unfamiliar with. HEY Conferences Team For bookings & enquiries visit

6 06 Residential Room layouts and seating requirements There are many possibilities when it comes to deciding the seating arrangements for your event. Details of capacities for the following styles are listed for each venue within this guide. This is not an exhaustive list, if you have any special requirements then please mention them to us when you contact us. U-Shaped Popular for training and presentation events Theatre Style Theatre style is particularly appropriate for groups of 20 or more due to its optimum use of space. Classroom Style Boardroom Banqueting Style Cabaret The ideal seating layout for formal working meetings and training sessions. The classic boardroom style is suitable for various formal meetings or seminars. Classic seating plan for larger functions including formal dinners and wedding receptions. Most suitable for formal luncheons and dinners. Also good for less formal conferences. Leisure Treatment Rooms Golf Course Health Club/Gym Indoor Swimming Pool Sauna/Steam Room Map Reference 17 Total Bedrooms 7 Parking Spaces 10 No. Meeting Rooms 3 Barn House 18a East End, Walkington, Nr Beverley HU17 8RY GUEST ACCOMMODATION VISITBRITAIN Theatre 12 Class Room 16 U Shaped 12 Cabaret - Boardroom 16 Dinner / Banquet - Largest Space (m 2 ) - Leisure facilities Our 5 star accommodation is situated over two properties The Barn House and The Pigeon Loft set in 1 2 acres of beautiful grounds located in the village of Walkington close to Beverley, Hull and within easy reach of the A63/M62. Whether you need accommodation, private dining, somewhere to hold small meetings or conferences, the perfect place to carry out training or an ideal location for your corporate hospitality, The Barn House is the right choice every time. Both guest houses have an informal yet professional style and include a range of meeting, dining and conference facilities. The extra thought that has gone into making our accommodation so unique continues through to our package for businesses providing excellent service, personal attention and healthy food options to ensure that your time spent here is both pleasurable and productive. Our business offer does not end with our meeting and conference facilities; we also provide our own in-house health and wellbeing training and have close working relationships with other training providers. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access to some areas. For bookings & enquiries tel

7 Residential 07 Endsleigh Centre 481 Beverley Road, Hull HU6 7LJ GUEST ACCOMMODATION VISITBRITAIN Map Reference 22 Total Bedrooms 40 Parking Spaces 180 No. Meeting Rooms 9 Theatre 150 Class Room 75 U Shaped - Cabaret 150 Boardroom 50 Dinner / Banquet 150 Largest Space (m 2 ) - The Endsleigh Centre is ideal for conferences, meetings and team building events and also offers pastoral retreats. Set in its own grounds which contains a Labyrinth and ample free parking, the venue provides 9 functions rooms, over 40 bedrooms and on site catering, and is only 10 minute drive from Hull City Centre. The Endsleigh Centre prides itself on giving all guests a warm welcome. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible to some areas and disabled toilets. Forest Pines Resort Ermine Street, Broughton, North Lincolnshire DN20 0AQ AA Map Reference 23 Total Bedrooms 188 Parking Spaces 400 No. Meeting Rooms 9 Theatre 364 Class Room 172 U Shaped 78 Cabaret 224 Boardroom 96 Dinner / Banquet 300 Largest Space (m 2 ) 334 Forest Pines Resort is a premier conference venue and deluxe four star hotel and golf course. Nestled in 190 acres of mature woodland, with beautifully landscaped gardens we have created an oasis of fantastic countryside in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The hotel has 188 well appointed, spacious bedrooms, three restaurants and bars, a lounge to relax in, unrivalled golf and leisure facilities with a fully-equipped health, leisure and beauty club, outstanding quality and professional service. Our fabulous conference and events centre has a variety of different sized meeting/function rooms with capacities ranging from a small intimate boardroom to a large conference for 370 delegates. The main concourse also provides the ideal exhibition area. The golf course at Forest Pines is one of the most interesting and challenging courses in the country. The stunning 27 hole course twists and turns its way through majestic pines and into open heathland providing three magnificent loops of 9 holes. Located just off junction 4 of the M180, the hotel is easily accessible to all major road links and is conveniently situated within easy reach of Humberside Airport and Robin Hood Airport. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, disabled parking and toilets, accessible adapted bedrooms. IT Suite Induction Hearing Loop Leisure facilities For bookings & enquiries visit

8 08 Residential Map Reference 4 Total Bedrooms 100 Parking Spaces 151 No. Meeting Rooms 4 Holiday Inn Hull Marina Castle Street, Hull HU1 2BX AA Theatre 120 Class Room 70 U Shaped 45 Cabaret 60 Boardroom 50 Dinner / Banquet 80 Largest Space (m 2 )104 Induction Hearing Loop Leisure facilities Modern city centre hotel overlooking Hull Marina providing excellent facilities for conference and banqueting. The hotel provides wired high speed internet access in all its bedrooms and conferences rooms with WiFi being available in the lounge. Guests have the full use of our Spirit Health Club with indoor pool, fully equipped gym and sauna. The hotel has secure free car parking and is easily accessible from the M62/A63 and only a 10 minute walk away from Hull train station. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, accessible adapted bedrooms, disabled parking and toilets. Map Reference 8 Total Bedrooms 106 Parking Spaces * No. Meeting Rooms - Ibis Hotel Ferensway, Hull HU1 2Nl BUDGET HOTEL AA - * Pay & display car parking available at nearby Princes Quay Shopping Centre. Centrally located just a few minutes walk from the Hull Transport Interchange, this purpose built economy hotel offers comfortable accommodation with isdn lines in all bedrooms and WiFi access in the lounge / reception area. Buffet style continental breakfast is available along with 24 hour snacks and bar. The hotel s Café Nautique is open Monday-Friday 6pm-10pm. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, accessible adapted bedrooms. For bookings & enquiries tel

9 Residential 09 Institute Owner Hotel Albion Street, Hull HU1 3TD AWAITING RATING The Institute is regarded as one of Hull s finest buildings from the 19th century and is now home to Hull s first boutique hotel, which opened early April The Institute Owner Hotel provides luxurious accommodation in the heart of Hull city centre just a few minutes walk from the Transport Interchange. The hotel also boasts conference facilities for up to 50 delegates and an elegant restaurant with south facing café terrace. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, accessible adapted bedrooms and disabled toilets. Map Reference 9 Total Bedrooms 27 Parking Spaces 4* No. Meeting Rooms 1 Theatre 50 Class Room 16 U Shaped 20 Cabaret 20 Boardroom 24 Dinner / Banquet 24 Largest Space (m 2 ) 40 * Valet parking also available. For bookings & enquiries visit

10 10 Residential Map Reference 12 Total Bedrooms 126 Parking Spaces 25* No. Meeting Rooms 6 The Portland Hotel Paragon Street, Hull HU1 3JP AA Theatre 220 Class Room 100 U Shaped 100 Cabaret 84 Boardroom 50 Dinner / Banquet 200 Largest Space (m 2 )206 (off site) *Concierge parking service available. The Portland Hotel is the first and only AA 4 star Hotel in Hull. Centrally located next to the City Hall and within walking distance of the Hull Transport Interchange and set within the main business, retail and leisure areas of the city. The hotel offers a concierge parking service and complimentary admission to one of Hull's premier health and fitness centre situated nearby. Accessible facilities details: Limited wheelchair access at entrance, wheelchair accessible to all internal areas, accessible adapted bedrooms. Map Reference 28 Total Bedrooms 20 Parking Spaces 70 No. Meeting Rooms 5 Rudstone Walk South Cave, Brough HU15 2AH GUEST ACCOMMODATION & SELF CATERING VISITBRITAIN Theatre 55 Class Room 24 U Shaped 22 Cabaret 36 Boardroom 24 Dinner / Banquet 50 Largest Space (m 2 ) 53 Hull's country alternative located on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds with fantastic views extending 50 miles across the Vale of York and the Humber Estuary. The conference centre has been superbly converted from a traditional and ancient stone barn to offer 3 meeting rooms that can be hired individually or as a suite. For residential courses and conferences accommodation is provided in the beautifully appointed ensuite rooms built around the walled garden adjacent to the farmhouse. Rudstone Walk also offers a stylish restaurant, marquee to seat up to 200 theatre style and outdoor team building facilities in over 80 acres. Set in its own grounds with ample parking the venue is just 2 miles from the M62 and 20 minutes drive from Hull City Centre. Accessible facilities details: Mobility 1. Wheelchair accessible throughout and disabled toilets. For bookings & enquiries tel

11 Residential 11 Village Hotel & Leisure Club Henry Boot Way, Priory Park East, Hull. HU4 7DY Welcome to more at the Village Hotel, Hull. Work out, eat out, crash out! Whatever you do, you can do it all at Village hotels. Set on the banks of the River Humber with spectacular views of the Humber Bridge. The hotel provides 6 purpose built conference suites, ample parking, 116 bedrooms, a leisure club with 25m indoor pool and 3 choices of dining Verve Grill, Victory Pub and Vibe cafe. Less than 10 minutes drive to Hull City Centre this venue has excellent accessibility to the A63/M62. Accessible facilities: Wheelchair accessible throughout, accessible adapted bedrooms, disabled parking and toilets. AA Map Reference 32 Total Bedrooms 116 Parking Spaces 385 No. Meeting Rooms 6 Theatre 200 Class Room 100 U Shaped 60 Cabaret 120 Boardroom 65 Dinner / Banquet 160 Largest Space (m 2 )200 Leisure facilities For bookings & enquiries visit

12 12 Non-Residential Acorns Centre Nestor Grove, Bilton Grange, Hull HU8 9LS Map Reference 16 Parking Spaces 40 No. Meeting Rooms 5 Bespoke Centre Zeals Garth, Wawne Road, Bransholme, Hull HU7 4WD Map Reference 18 Parking Spaces 41 No. Meeting Rooms 3 Theatre 60 Class Room 50 U Shaped 50 Cabaret 60 Boardroom 50 Dinner / Banquet 60 Largest Space (m 2 ) - - IT Suite Induction Hearing Loop Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking and toilets. The recently opened Acorns Centre is a multi purpose venue with 5 meeting rooms. The main conference room can seat up 60 delegates theatre style with an array of equipment including data projector and screen, full pa system and radio microphones. Also on site is café and crèche facilities. Located to the east of the city the Acorns is just under 5 miles from Hull City Centre and has a 40 space carparkwith CCTV. Theatre 60 Class Room - U Shaped 22 Cabaret - Boardroom 24 Dinner / Banquet 30 Largest Space (m 2 ) Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking and toilets. The Bespoke Centre is a multi purpose venue located to the North East of Hull city centre with good road links and secure parking. The venue offers professional conference and meeting room facilities fully equipped with flipcharts, OHPs and TV/Video. The Centre has a main hall that is suitable for exhibitions and larger functions. On site catering is available on request. Map Reference 19 Parking Spaces 1000 No. Meeting Rooms 15 Beverley Racecourse & Events Centre The Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Theatre 300 Class Room 150 U Shaped 70 Cabaret 180 Boardroom 50 Dinner / Banquet 250 Largest Space (m 2 ) Beverley Racecourse & Events Centre provides an excellent range of conference and meeting facilities along with exciting corporate hospitality opportunities. Your delegates can experience the thrill of watching the sport of Kings whilst enjoying first class hospitality within a unique setting. Beverley Racecourse is located on the historic Westwood on the edge of the bustling market town of Beverley, which is easily accessible from Hull and York and is just 13 miles from the M62. A wide range of facilities to accommodate any number of delegates A large number of smaller break out rooms WiFi enabled Flexible catering arrangements Inspirational location Ample free parking Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, lifts to all floors, disabled parking & toilets. For bookings & enquiries tel

13 Non-Residential 13 Community Enterprise Centre Cottingham Road, Hull HU5 2DH Map Reference 20 Parking Spaces 50 No. Meeting Rooms 5 Theatre 60 Class Room 60 U Shaped 40 Cabaret 60 Boardroom 40 Dinner / Banquet 60 Largest Space (m 2 )150 The Community Enterprise Centre provides flexible and adaptable meeting facilities to suit your every need, offering 5 meeting rooms that can be tailored to meet a range of diverse events. The centre comprises of a conference and exhibition space fitted with a large screen and projector plus two smaller high quality training rooms one of which is fitted with an interactive whiteboard. Two smaller rooms ideal for interviews and counselling sessions are also available. All rooms have broadband internet access and are fully accessible. Located less than 3 miles north of Hull City Centre the venue has ample on site parking. The Community Enterprise Centre is an adaptable venue suitable for any event, the staff pride themselves on being able to providing an excellent quality service from arranging your room layout to providing catering and reception services to assist with your event. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, disabled parking & toilets. Country Park Inn Cliff Road, Hessle Foreshore, Hessle HU13 OHB - Induction Hearing Loop Map Reference 21 Parking Spaces 109 No. Meeting Rooms 2 Theatre 350 Class Room 44 U Shaped 38 Cabaret 250 Boardroom 52 Dinner / Banquet 350 Largest Space (m 2 )414 Set within the grounds of a country park the venue s Shoreline Function and Conference Suite offers fantastic views of the Humber Bridge and River. This tranquil setting is just 5 miles from Hull City centre and conveniently located 5 minutes from the A63. The Country Park Inn is an ideal location for any event seating from 2 to 350 delegates with the Shoreline Function and Conference Suite having fantastic views of the Humber Bridge and River. Portable staging, dance floor, PA system and full range of audio equipment is available on request. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout and disabled toilets. - For bookings & enquiries visit

14 14 Non-Residential Visitor Business Attraction Centre Map Reference 1 1 Parking Spaces No. Meeting Rooms 7 3 The Deep Hull HU1 4DP Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) Induction Hearing Loop - The Deep visitor attraction is a conservation and educational charity which runs one of the deepest and most spectacular aquariums in the world. Day time meeting and conference facilities are also available in The Deep s adjacent Business Centre with its dedicated support services. Exclusive evening hire of the awardwinning attraction is available for sit down meals to wedding ceremonies! Dive shows can be tailored and delegates can dine deep down amongst the sharks or high above the waves in the stunning glass observatory. The Deep s event team will create a bespoke event to suit a broad range of clients and budgets! Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking and disabled toilets. Map Reference 25 Parking Spaces * No. Meeting Rooms 1 Fudge Café-Restaurant 93 Princes Avenue, Hull HU5 3QP Theatre - Class Room 30 U Shaped 14 Cabaret 55 Boardroom 18 Dinner / Banquet 50 Largest Space (m 2 ) - - * On street parking is available outside. Fudge Café-Restaurant is renowned for hosting discreet business lunches, meetings, training sessions and directors' meetings, in the comfort of our restaurant or private second floor conference room. We will provide you with freshly-brewed coffee, a modern breakfast menu, restaurant style lunch, fresh food platters, afternoon cream teas and service that is second to none. Fantastic for intimate team discussions, meetings and client entertaining. Our bright and airy environment improves concentration and increases productivity. Ancillary equipment is available on request with full and half day delegate rates tailored to suit. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access to some areas, disabled toilets available on ground floor only. For bookings & enquiries tel

15 Non-Residential 15 Freedom Centre 97 Preston Road, Hull HU9 3QB The impressive Freedom Centre is located just 3 miles east of Hull City Centre and is ideal for professional functions, conferences, training sessions, seminars and exhibitions. The versatile Freedom Suite accommodates up to 300 delegates, and can be used as a conference facility, or a fully functioning theatre with sound and lighting effects. The state-of-the-art cinema size screen can enhance and clarify any presentation. The Top Pod offers a high class executive business suite for up to 12 delegates plus breakout area. The Gallery Pod with comfortable sofa seating is perfect for a more informal meetings. The centre is fully licensed and the in-house catering team provides excellent service and varied menu options from delicious buffets to 3 course banqueting feasts. New for October at The Freedom Centre a new state of the art 100 seater conference suite incorporating all latest technology. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking, toilets and changing facilities. Map Reference 24 Parking Spaces 100 No. Meeting Rooms 6 Theatre 300 Class Room 54 U Shaped 80 Cabaret 160 Boardroom 40 Dinner / Banquet 160 Largest Space (m 2 )224 Induction Hearing Loop For bookings & enquiries visit

16 16 Non-Residential Map Reference 3 Parking Spaces - No. Meeting Rooms 9 Guildhall Alfred Gelder Street, Hull HU1 2AA Theatre 400 Class Room 200 U Shaped 250 Cabaret 250 Boardroom 100 Dinner / Banquet 250 Largest Space (m 2 ) Map Reference 26 Parking Spaces 40 No. Meeting Rooms 5 The Guildhall in Kingston upon Hull is a prestigious location for conferences, formal dinners, civil ceremonies and wedding receptions. It is one of the North s most impressive venues, providing excellent hospitality within an historic setting. There are a number of rooms available for hire and the Guildhall can accommodate any event from small meetings to formal dinners for up to 250 people. The venue offers a full range of AV equipment including PA system, microphones and multi media centres with 50in LCD screens. This magnificent venue provides a professional catering service and conference support team, whatever your requirements the dedicated staff will be happy to help. Situated in the City Centre the Guildhall is 10 minutes walk from the Hull Transport interchange. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking and toilets. HOTA Malmo Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull HU7 0YF Theatre 28 Class Room 16 U Shaped 16 Cabaret - Boardroom 16 Dinner / Banquet - Largest Space (m 2 ) 40 - Looking for teambuilding or corporate hospitality with a difference? Why not give your clients a unique and exciting experience at Humberside Offshore Training Association s purpose built Survival Training Centre. Participants are strapped into the Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Stimulator, fondly known as the Dunker and submerged in the 4.5m deep training pool. Fully trained, experienced and friendly staff will make this an event to remember. The HOTA training centre offers 5 fully equipped meeting rooms with data projectors, OHP/Screens. TV s and videos. HOTA is located just 4 miles from Hull City centre with ample car parking and full catering facilities. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access to some areas and disabled toilets. For bookings & enquiries tel

17 Non-Residential 17 Hull City Hall & Hull New Theatre Queen Victoria Square, Hull HU1 3RQ Kingston Square, Hull HU1 3HF Hull City Hull New Map Reference Hall 5 Theatre 7 Parking Spaces - - No. Meeting Rooms 6 2 Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) The impressive Hull City Hall is a multi-purpose venue located in the centre of Hull with excellent access to rail and bus links. The City Hall has held numerous and varied events including the International Classical Masters Series, pop concerts, children s shows, degree ceremonies and major conferences. Hull New Theatre is a major touring venue and hosts some of the best in large scale entertainment. The auditorium can hold up to 1189 delegates. The Circle bar area is also available to host small meetings and functions holding up to 40 delegates. Accessible facilities details: Various levels of accessibility and facilities please enquire before booking Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce Beverley Road, Hull HU3 1YE Map Reference 6 Parking Spaces * No. Meeting Rooms 4 Theatre 60 Class Room 50 U Shaped 40 Cabaret 30 Boardroom 45 Dinner / Banquet - Largest Space (m 2 ) 85 The Chamber of Commerce is based in a central location of Hull city centre, it offers a number of meeting rooms with a variety of facilities including audio visual equipment and catering. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access to some areas and disabled toilets. * Parking is available at the nearby Hotel Campanile for a small fee. For bookings & enquiries visit

18 18 Non-Residential Ferens Art Gallery Hull Maritime Museum Map Reference 2 10 Parking Spaces - - No. Meeting Rooms 2 1 Hull Museums City Centre Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Maritime Museum, Queen Victoria Square, Hull Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret - - Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) Streetlife Wilberforce Museum House Map Reference Parking Spaces - - No. Meeting Rooms 2 1 The award-winning Ferens Art Gallery boasts a magnificent and diverse collection of both classic and contemporary art. The Ferens can host a number of events from conferences, corporate hospitality and meetings to private dinners. The Hull Maritime Museum houses whaling, fishing and shipping displays. The magnificent Court Room is available for drinks receptions, dinners and meetings. Both venues are set in the heart of the city centre just a few minutes walk from the railway station. Availability for all hire is subject to Hull Museums exhibition plan and security of collections. External caterers can be used by agreement only with Hull Museums. Accessible facilities details: Various levels of accessibility and facilities please enquire before booking. Hull Museums Quarter Streetlife Transport Museum, Wilberforce House Museum, High Street, Hull Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret - - Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) * * * * * * Equipment varies from venue to venue, please enquire before booking. Streetlife Transport Museum is Hull's noisiest museum, it brings 200 years of transport history alive with all the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Streetlife offers an unusual venue to host corporate hospitality, its cobbled alleyways are perfect for a drinks reception with a difference and can accommodate up to 150 guests. Wilberforce House is a superb 17th century merchant s house and birthplace of slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce. The house re-opened in March 2007 after a 1.6m refurbishment and now offers an inspirational insight into the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This impressive venue provides modern facilities with a historical backdrop and has a range of conferencing options available. Located in the Museums Quarter in Hull s historic old town both museums are within 15 minutes walk of the Hull Transport Interchange. Accessible facilities details: Various levels of accessibility and facilities please enquire before booking. For bookings & enquiries tel

19 Non-Residential 19 Octagon & Goodwin Centres Walker Street, Hull HU3 2RA & Ice House Road, Hull HU3 2HQ The 5 million Octagon Centre which opened in August 2005 incorporates an impressive 260 seat state-of-the-art conference hall and 6 meeting rooms. All rooms have been tastefully furnished with an emphasis on design and practicality. The Octagon can also provide crèche facilities. The Goodwin Centre continues to be a hidden treasure, its dedicated conference/training suite offers four rooms, capable of seating between 2 80 people. Both venues offer full catering services, parking, plus a park and ride service and are situated just five minutes walk from the centre of Hull, within easy reach of the Hull Transport Interchange and are easily accessible by car. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, disabled parking and toilets. Octagon Goodwin Map Reference Parking Spaces No. Meeting Rooms 7 2 Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) For bookings & enquiries visit

20 20 Non-Residential Map Reference 27 Parking Spaces 200 No. Meeting Rooms 9 P&O Ferries King George Dock, Hedon Road, Hull HU9 5QA Theatre 100 Class Room 70 U Shaped 70 Cabaret 70 Boardroom 12 Dinner / Banquet 150 Largest Space (m 2 ) Now you don t have to sail with P&O Ferries to experience our famous hospitality. Our fantastic and well equipped P&O Ferries are now available to be used as a meeting and conference venue while the ships are docked in Hull during the day. Boasting unique and individual facilities, the two ships are extremely flexible in meeting any specific requirements you may require for your event. These impressive facilities include a Show Lounge, a professional and relaxed Business Lounge, cinemas and even a Sky Deck offering stunning views across the River Humber and the city of Hull. The majority of rooms have their own bars and purpose built food serving areas. However, if you require formal catering, all our Ferries include a choice of buffet style dining in the Four Seasons Restaurant or a superb à la Carte option in our Langan s Brasserie. Making your event unique can be simple; travel with us to the continent and continue your event the following day or enjoy a day in the beautiful surroundings of Rotterdam, Amsterdam or Bruges before returning to the UK that night. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, parking and toilets. Map Reference 29 Parking Spaces 500 No. Meeting Rooms 3 Sewerby Hall Church Lane, Sewerby, Nr Bridlington YO15 1EA Theatre 120 Class Room 120 U Shaped 30 Cabaret 45 Boardroom 40 Dinner / Banquet - Largest Space (m 2 )147 - Induction Hearing Loop Leisure facilities Sewerby Hall is situated in a spectacular cliff-top position overlooking the broad sweep of Bridlington Bay on the East Yorkshire coast. The grade I listed country house is set in 50 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens. Sewerby Hall boasts a range of excellent facilities with impressive interiors ideal to hold any conference, meeting, private function or civil wedding ceremony. The Orangery, a magnificent glass conservatory overlooking the South gardens and Bridlington Bay seats up to 120 delegates. The Swinton Room is a smaller Victorian reception room, seating 70 delegates, with a fine Neo-Rococo plaster ceiling and views onto the North Gardens. Along with the conference and meeting rooms, Sewerby Hall also provides outdoor teambuilding areas and a range of leisure facilities including golf course and putting green, woodland walks and a small zoo. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair access throughout, disabled parking and toilets. For bookings & enquiries tel

21 Non-Residential 21 The Spa Bridlington South Marine Drive, Bridlington YO15 3JH Map Reference 30 Parking Spaces - No. Meeting Rooms 9 Theatre 1600 Class Room 500 U Shaped 28 Cabaret 1000 Boardroom 56 Dinner / Banquet 800 Largest Space (m 2 ) 1800 The East Coast's premier venue is perfect for any event. Following a multi-million pound redevelopment The Spa Bridlington reopened with a Grand Launch in spring To compliment the magnificent 1930s Art Deco Ballroom and the Edwardian Theatre are new and refurbished rooms of different sizes available to hire for events, conferences, exhibitions, weddings and meetings. Many of the rooms give stunning views onto the beach, promenade and sea. All have state-ofthe-art technical and hospitality facilities. This much-loved local landmark hosts the very best in drama, music, dancing, comedy, sports and more. The Spa also offers an onsite cafe bar and is the only venue in the area able to accommodate a car within the building. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout and disabled toilets. IT Suite Induction Hearing Loop University of Hull Cottingham Road, Hull. Hull HU6 7RX Hull Dennison Lawns Campus Centre Centre Map Reference a Parking Spaces No. Meeting Rooms Theatre Class Room U Shaped Cabaret Boardroom Dinner / Banquet Largest Space (m 2 ) Universities play an increasingly important role in the conference market. The University of Hull provides the ideal environment for conferences, with its well appointed training and meeting rooms it has established an excellent reputation for the quality of its conference facilities and professional service. It is also the perfect venue for that special function or private dinner. All of the University venues provide a full range of dinner, lunch and buffet menus. The main campus is situated just over 2.5 miles from Hull city centre with ample parking. The University also provides 5 meeting rooms at the newly opened WISE Institute, in Hull City Centre. Accessible facilities details: Various levels of accessibility and facilities please enquire before booking For bookings & enquiries visit

22 22 Non-Residential Map Reference 33 Parking Spaces 50 No. Meeting Rooms 4 Waltham House Conference and Meeting Centre Riverview Road, Beverley HU17 8DY Theatre 80 Class Room 40 U Shaped 26 Cabaret 64 Boardroom 24 Dinner / Banquet - Largest Space (m 2 )104 Map Reference 15 Parking Spaces * No. Meeting Rooms 6 Waltham House Conference and Meeting Centre is an exciting new facility located on the South East edge of Beverley, with good transport links and ample free car parking. The centre offers a range of excellent conference and meeting facilities accommodating from 2 80 delegates; ideal for business meetings, training seminars, functions, workshops and product launches. Whether you require facilities for a small team meeting, board meeting, training session or a full conference, you will find our rates very competitive and our friendly and professional team will cater for your organisation s needs. We offer excellent buffet style catering and provide a full range of audio visual equipment and wireless internet access. Video conferencing, telephone and fax facilities are available at a small cost. Waltham House is operated by DEFLOG VQ Trust, a registered educational charity specialising in training delivery. The members of our small but professional conference team have an excellent awareness of clients needs and expectations, we pride ourselves in providing first class service and facilities for every organisation s event. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, disabled parking and toilets. World Trade Centre Hull & Humber One Humber Quays, Wellington Street West, Hull HU1 2BN Theatre 50 Class Room 16 U Shaped 30 Cabaret - Boardroom 25 Dinner / Banquet 30 Largest Space (m 2 ) 79 IT Suite Induction Hearing Loop * Parking on request The World Trade Centre Hull & Humber is situated in a unique location on the mouth of the Humber Estuary and River Hull in a spectacular waterfront setting in the heart of the sub-region s new and prestigious business district - Humber Quays. The Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities and excellent services with professional staff at hand to handle a wide range of requests and provide first rate office and secretarial services. The Centre hosts some of the most innovative and well equipped, air conditioned office, conference and meeting space available in the region. The Centre has an Executive Business Lounge with international newspapers and trade magazines and the highest quality and beautifully crafted bespoke Italian furniture, providing a welcoming and luxurious area for clients. Other facilities include; hot desking, conferencing/exhibition space and stylish meeting rooms equipped with cutting edge AV equipment, video conferencing, ISDN and VoIP technology which allows either free or extremely cost-effective calls over the internet to suppliers and clients worldwide. The Centre also provides complimentary drinks, wireless internet access and can provide catering. Located within a stunning world-class building the World Trade Centre Hull & Humber delivers amazing waterfront views. Accessible facilities details: Wheelchair accessible throughout, disabled parking and toilets. For bookings & enquiries tel

23 Services 23 Beverley Executive Travel 9 Driffield Rd, Beverley, East Yorks HU17 7LP Tel: beverleyexecutivetravel@hotmail.co.uk Chauffeur One 72 Hillcrest Drive, Beverley HU17 7JL Tel: info@chauffeurone.co.uk Beverley executive travel provide a first class service to many business users throughout the UK. Travel in Mercedes vehicles with airconditioning, leather interior, dvd players and a fridge stored with drinks of your choice. There are even laptop power points and tables in some vehicles. Beverley executive travel offer competitive rates for all you corporate travel needs. From transporting 20 people to a conference across the country or chauffeuring a CEO to the airport, it is something that we can accomplish with regular efficiency and professionalism. Work on the move or relax in comfort. Arrive feeling ready to do business. Services include: Airport Transfers Chauffeur Service Full and Half Days Business or Pleasure From 1-17 Passengers Catered For Mercedes S Class Mercedes Viano Fudge Outside Catering Services Tel: info@fudgecafe-restaurant.com Peppertree Florist Tel: info@peppertreeflorist.co.uk Bored of the usual cling-film wrapped sandwiches and bowls of crisps? Whether you need lunch for a boardroom meeting, a banquet to impress or canapés for a P.R. bash, we ll provide a bespoke service that ensures the food really makes your event stand out from the rest, best enjoyed with a few bottles of fizz and boxes of homemade fudge! From 6.95, ideal for office meetings, parties and product launches or simply for a gathering of clients, our stylish and delicate food served on platters and easy to eat by hand, is a fresh and tasty provision to break up the day and re-energize. Request a menu. Deliveries welcome. The Peppertree Florist is situated in the picturesque village of Swanland, west of the city of Hull. We offer individuality, creativity and designs made to the specific requirements and budget for the occasion. We are able to translate current trends and ideas effectively into stunning displays and arrangements, the style being contemporary or traditional. We service a number of customers within the corporate market, this being a particular area of specialism where flowers are required to compliment the occasion and theme in colour, style and suitability. Statements can be made by using striking individual specimen plants for exhibitions stands and events, plants providing clean air benefits while making an impression. Further samples are available on our website or alternatively contact us direct on for a prompt efficient friendly service. For bookings & enquiries visit

24 24 Services Princes Quay Shopping Centre Queen Victoria Square, Hull HU1 2PQ Tel Princes Quay Shopping Centre, resting on stilts above the waters of an historic former dock has stunning panoramic views of the marina and rejuvenated docklands area. It is home to 75 shops under one roof, an unbeatable choice to suit everyone s taste, including high-street names such as French Connection and the Disney Store. Once you've shopped till you drop, you can enjoy a break at one of the cafes and restaurants that are located on the Harbour Deck offering a wide variety of food to suit any taste and budget or alternatively take in a movie at the new Vue Multiplex Cinema located on the Top Deck. Princes Quay also incorporates its own safety award wining 1000 space car park. Saville Audio Visual Units 1 & 2, Principal Trading Park, Scarborough Street, Hull HU3 3EE Tel UK Hire Company of The Year, Saville introduces Business Theatre - a fresh look at audio visual conference technology. From stage sets, lighting and sound to projection, voting and special effects, let the experience, resources and passion of the award-winning Saville team transform your presentations into memorable events. Saville has the area s largest supply of LCD projectors and plasma screens available for hire. Services include: Stage set design & build Projection, lighting & sound Conference recording & webcast Video & multimedia graphics production Audience voting systems Videoconferencing suite for hire 24-hour technical support Winners of 22 national awards For bookings & enquiries tel

25 Services 25 First Hull Trains Premier House, Ferensway, Hull HU1 3UF Tel: First Hull Trains operate direct daily services between Hull and London Kings Cross with a fastest journey time of around 2 1 /2 hours. We have an unrivalled reputation for making rail travel a real pleasure from the booking stage to travelling on-board. Our high speed state of the art Pioneer rolling stock help to create a more relaxing travelling experience and our friendly staff will ensure your journey is one to remember. For bookings & enquiries visit

26 26 Venues Within Hull City Centre Ratings you can trust VISITBRITAIN and the AA inspect accommodation to the same agreed rating ranging from 1-5 stars. 1 The Deep (p14) 2 Ferens Art Gallery (p18) 3 Guildhall (p16) 4 Holiday Inn (p8) 5 Hull City Hall (p17) 6 Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce (p17) 7 Hull New Theatre (p17) 8 Ibis Hotel (p8) 9 Institute Owner Hotel (p9) 10 Maritime Museum (p18) 11 Octagon & Goodwin Centre (p19) 12 Portland Hotel (p10) 13 Streetlife Museum (p18) 14 Wilberforce House (p18) 15 World Trade Centre (p22) SPRING BANK SPRING ST CANNING STREET PARK & RIDE A1079 BEVERLEY YORK, BRIDLINGTON LOMBARD STREET A63 LEEDS (M62) A1,M1, HESSLE UNIVERSITIES COLLIER STREET NORFOLK STREET LIDDELL STREET ANLABY ROAD PORTER STREET MIDLAND ST FERENSWAY ST. STEPHEN S TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE 11 6 OSBORNE STREET CLIVE SULLIVAN WAY ENGLISH STREET MILL STREET FERENSWAY PROSPECT STREET WEST STREET JAMESON STREET PARAGON STREET COMMERCIAL STREET ALBION STREET CARR LANE OSBORNE STREET MYTON STREET CHARLES ST FREETOWN WAY PROSPECT CENTRE KINGSTON STREET KING EDWARD ST CITY HALL BOND STREET JARRATT ST SAVILLE ST RAILWAY ST WELLINGTON STREET WEST CAROLINE ST GEORGE STREET DOCK STREET PRINCES DOCK STREET WHITEFRIARGATE DAGGER LANE A63 CASTLE STREET 4 5 PRINCES QUAY SHOPPING CENTRE QUEEN VICTORIA SQ HULL MARINA HUMBER QUAYS POSTERNGATE HUMBERDOCK STREET QUEENS DOCK AV PARLIAMENT ST KING ST. BLANKETROW MINERVATER POLICE STATION QUEENS GARDENS WILBERFORDRIVE GUILDHALL ROAD ALFRED GELDER ST FRUIT MARKET GUILDHALL BOWLALLEY LA. SILVER ST MARKET PLACE QUEEN STREET NELSON ST LOWGATE WINCOLMLEE HULL COLLEGE 3 BISHOP LA. LIBERTY LANE BLACKFRIARGATE HUMBER ST HUMBER ST STREET HIGH HIGH DOCK OFFICE ROW ALFRED GELDER ST CHAPEL LA. SCALE LA. NORTH BRIDGE STREET RIVER HULL CLEVELAND ST GARRISON ROAD MYTON BRIDGE RIVER HUMBER A165 HORNSEA BRIDLINGTON DRYPOOL BRIDGE 1 EAST BANK TOWER STREET GREAT UNION ST For bookings & enquiries tel

27 Conference Directory 2008/09 27 Venues Across Hull and East Yorkshire 16 Acorns Centre (p12) 17 Barn House (p6) 18 BeSpoke Centre (p12) 19 Beverley Racecourse (p12) 20 Community Enterprise Centre (p13) 21 County Park Inn (p13) 22 Endsleigh Centre (p7) 23 Forest Pines Resort (p7) 24 Freedom Centre (p15) 25 Fudge Café Restaurant (p14) 26 HOTA (p16) 27 P&O Ferries (p20) 28 Rudstone Walk (p10) 29 Sewerby Hall (p20) 30 Spa Bridlington (p21) 31 University of Hull (p21) 31a University of Hull (p21) 32 Village Hotel & Leisure Club (p11) 33 Waltham House (p22) Terrington Sand Hutton Stamford Bridge Sutton upon Derwent Crowle Ryton Langton Birdsall Westow Leavening Eastoft West Knapton Rillington Settrington North Grimston Garthorpe Flixborough Amcotts Yedingham Sherburn West Heslerton Wintringham Foxholes Kirby Grindalythe Duggleby Sledmere Fridaythorpe Wetwang Burton upon Stather Weaverthorpe Kirkburn South Ferriby Appleby Worlaby Staxton Langtoft Wold Newton Kilham Harpham Elsham Hunmanby Nafferton Wansford Skerne Hutton Cranswick Beswick Lockington Wilfholme Aike Leven Reighton Burton Grindale Buckton Fleming Marton Boynton Flamborough 29 Sewerby Rudston Bridlington 30 Carnaby Burton Agnes Foston on the Wolds Barrow upon Humber Ulceby Habrough Lissett Beeford North Frodingham Fraisthorpe Brandesburton Bempton Barmston Skipsea Skirlington Seaton Sigglesthorne Hornsea Flamborough Head Bridlington Bay Appletonle-Street Garton-onthe-Wolds Bishop Huggate Wilton Fangfoss Wilberfoss Millington Warter Barmby Moor Kilnwick North Dalton Bainton Middletonon-the-Wolds Londesborough South Allerthorpe Hayton Dalton Pocklington Percy Lund Shiptonthorpe Mappleton Bielby Goodmanham Cherry Leconfield Withernwick Everingham Cowden Market Burton Holme-on- Tickton Weighton Skirlaugh Spalding-Moor Beverley Aldbrough Sancton 17 Woodmansey Foggathorpe North Newbald 28 Coniston Garton Hotham Little Dunswell Weighton Sproatley Fitling Skidby Ganstead North Cave 18 Burton Breighton South Pidsea Spaldington Cottingham 31a 31 Tunstall Cave Lelley Wressle Kirk Willerby Roos Eastrington 22 Ellerker Preston Ella Howden Swanland Anlaby Hedon Broomfleet Welton HULL Burstwick 21 Hessle Drax Faxfleet Brough Paull Thorngumbald Ottringham Goole Laxton Whitton North Ferriby Keyingham Barton-upon- Winestead Ousefleet Alkborough Winteringham Patrington Thorne Malton Norton Thixendale NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE Scunthorpe 23 Driffield Humber For bookings & enquiries visit Immingham Welwick With Holl