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conferenceyorkshiresouth Hotels Company Logo Address: Yorkshire South Tourism, Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL
Tel: 0871 700 2214
Fax: 0114 281 4042
Email: conferences@yorkshiresouth.com
Website: www.yorkshiresouth.com
 

ABOUT

Where can you meet in a steelworks that is over ¼ mile long? Where are the UK’s newest state of the art racecourse facilities? Which other UK city can cater for 2 to 12,000 delegates? Where can you combine vibrant urban centres with stunning countryside and a national park only a few miles from your conference venue?

With almost 200 venues across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster and situated at the heart of the UK’s road, rail and air network, South Yorkshire is one of the most desirable and THE most accessible locations in the UK for conferences and events.

www.yorkshiresouth.com


MEETING ROOMS

Yorkshire South enjoys one of the strongest conference infrastructures in the North of England. Its central location between Manchester, Birmingham and London and its high concentration of unique venues and quality city centre hotels has seen ‘Yorkshire South' destinations increasingly appear on many event organisers' agenda

In Yorkshire South you will discover a huge choice of venues – from the grandest of traditional to the strikingly different - to give your conference that wow factor. And with the largest conference capacity in the whole of Yorkshire, we have plenty of room no matter how big the occasion.

In 2007 Event organisers chose Yorkshire South for their events including IIFA for the ‘Bollywood Oscars’ Awards ceremony”, UK Corporate Games, Microsoft Challenge and BBC Question Time. Why not join them and hold your next event in Yorkshire South?


LOCATION

A million miles away.
And less than two hours from London.

Place a pin in the very centre of the UK and it comes to rest in Yorkshire South. That’s why, no matter where you are based in the country, this region is truly accessible. Add a tremendous road, rail and air travel network, and it makes getting here refreshingly quick and hassle-free.

By rail
There are mainline stations in Sheffield and Doncaster providing fast, direct links to London, Scotland and regional towns. And with the capital less than 2 hours away, your delegates will arrive raring to go.

By road
Yorkshire South is the meeting point for the country’s most important motorways, including the M1, M62 and A1(M). The region’s towns and cities all boast excellent car park facilities, with well-signposted ring roads to make life simple.

By air
Yorkshire South has the country’s newest international airport –Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield airport – flying delegates in from all over the UK and abroad with both short and long haul destinations well catered for. Leeds/Bradford International Airport and East Midlands Airport both provide excellent alternatives for flyers. And of course just across the Pennines is Manchester International Airport with its swift hourly direct service to the region

  

 

FACILITIES

Contact Yorkshire South direct to discuss the range of facilities available.

Detailed below is information on the venues who will be stand sharing on the Yorkshire South stand.

Sheffield International Venues - Conferencing

Sheffield International Venues (SIV) is one of the largest Sport, Entertainment and Leisure companies in the North of England, offering exclu-siv business facilities for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and major events.
With capacities from as little as 12 to an overwhelming 12,000, across six unique and remarkable venues, Sheffield International Venues has the scope to cater for every business need whether it be a no frills meeting or an extravagant banqueting event

The venues include:
Sheffield City Hall
Ponds Forge
Don Valley Stadium
Ice Sheffield
English Institute of Sport – Sheffield
Hallam FM Arena

www.sivconferencing.com

Conference 21

Situated in the heart of Sheffield, Conference 21 offers a range of facilities which are suitable for conferences, meetings, training sessions, exhibitions, social events, residential youth groups and much more
Whether you’re planning a large conference, small meeting, training session or seminar, Conference 21’s range of superb modern facilities in a convenient city centre location can meet your needs. Excellent value for money packages are available with no hidden extras and a choice of venues from the award-winning Atrium, to the leafy surroundings of our Collegiate Crescent Campus.

High specification audio visual equipment is provided with expert technical support, plus computer suites and videoconferencing facilities.

www.shu.ac.uk/conference21

Brooklands Hotel

The award winning 4 star Brooklands Hotel in Barnsley is ideally located and equipped to ensure your event creates the right impression every time. 

With nine fully air-conditioned conference rooms and a capacity to seat up to 400 delegates theatre style the hotel can accommodate a wide range of meetings and events. 
The hotel also features 77 en-suite bedrooms, The Grill at Brooklands restaurant, the contemporary Blakes Lounge Bar and an on site Bannatynes Health Club, creating a venue to meet all of your requirements. 

Situated only a minute from junction 37 of the M1 the location is perfect for delegates travelling from far and wide.  A range of Team Building and Corporate Entertainment activities are also available.

www.brooklandshotel.com


East Midlands Trains

East Midlands Trains offers a high-speed, first class service, transporting you between London and Yorkshire South region with speed and comfort.

Take the train from brand new, redeveloped St Pancras International, which is an interchange with the Eurostar and has the longest champagne bar in the world. Direct services run to Sheffield in just over 1 hour.

Regional services run from destinations such as Liverpool, Nottingham and Norwich into both Sheffield and Doncaster. 

Book your conference accommodation and return travel with East Midlands Trains with Yorkshire South Tourism – it’s quick and easy. Travel first class with return prices from London to Sheffield from only £50.00.

www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Leopold Hotel

The luxurious and stylish Leopold Hotel offers charm and comfort abundance. A sophisticated boutique hotel built on the former site of a grade 1 listed boys school, the historic property has retained many of its original features and architectural character.  Nestled in Sheffield’s latest leisure destination Leopold Square, this 90 bedroom hotel offers the discerning guest beautiful individually designed bedrooms, comprising of 61 Leopold rooms, 15 deluxe rooms and 14 mezzanine suites overlooking a delightful courtyard and a relaxed atmosphere restaurant offering an array of fine cuisine and exceptional service. Our business guests can set the tone for a productive meeting in one of our 5 meeting rooms; the grandeur of the main meeting room is truly a sight to behold and will provide the perfect backdrop for any prestigious business gathering. And with its breathtaking scenery, only a short drive away, the hotel offers leisure guests the perfect tranquil and relaxed base.

www.leopoldhotel.co.uk

Holiday Inn Royal Victoria Sheffield

Peacefully located at the end of a private drive within 2 minutes walk of the city centre and within 1 mile from the train station and easily accessible from the M1 at junction 33.
This grade II listed building boasts 107 bedrooms offering both Executive and Suite options.

There are 16 conference rooms, all with natural daylight including the hotel’s elegant ballroom.  High Speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel with Wifi in all meeting rooms and public areas.

Full equipped life fitness gym, dance studio and sauna. Summer barbeques available in the Victorian Garden. 240 free car parking spaces.

www.holidayinnsheffield.co.uk

 Doncaster Dome

The distinctive architecture of The Dome houses a range of meeting rooms designed to accommodate any size and scale of event. The main hall seats up to 1850 delegates and is suitable for exhibitions and trade fairs. The impressive Gallimore and Lakeside suites overlook The Dome’s lake and landscaped gardens. Dedicated conference staff will assist in planning the perfect event. Delegates and exhibition staff have access to The Dome’s superb leisure facilities including swimming pools, ice-skating rinks, squash courts and gymnasium.

www.the-dome.co.uk

Magna

Magna is an awe-inspiring and breathtaking venue housed in the former Templeborough Steelworks, Rotherham. Awarded gold for the Enjoy England Business Tourism Award in 2006, Magna is ideal for corporate hospitality, exhibitions, large conferences, product launches, award ceremonies, team building, concerts and functions. Spaces include the Big Hall and Magna Arena, a giant blank canvas that can be transformed into just about anything, allowing event organisers to use their imagination. Magna also has a multi-story, multi-media space in the Face of Steel. In March 2007 Magna opened a new £2.7 million corporate development which includes: a new 600sqm event space in the Red Hall; a new glass fronted 150 seater restaurant with an external terraced area with amazing views over the former steelworks; seven new flexible syndicate rooms for smaller meetings and presentations; a new glazed walkway leading to the Big Hall; new in-house catering for all events; and new kitchen and toilet facilities to service the main events space.

The new break-out facilities allow Magna to host conferences for up to 2500, with dedicated workshop/breakout space now available.

www.visitmagna.co.uk

Sheffield Park Hotel

The 4 star delux, Sheffield Park Hotel is a premier function venue ideally located for both Sheffield and Chesterfield. It couldn't be more convenient with a choice of six junctions from the M1 within 15 minutes with 250 complimentary, secure parking spaces and two midland mainline stations only 5 minutes away.

The hotel has been refurbished throughout, totalling £4 million receiving a complete redesign of the meeting and function rooms, public areas, bedrooms and leisure facilities. The contemporary transformation creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere whilst offering cool sophisticated surroundings.

All bedrooms offer air-conditioning, laptop safes, broadband internet access, plenty of desk space and seriously comfortable beds. All meeting rooms have air conditioning, wireless broadband, mood lighting and can accommodate anything from 5 to 500 delegates. The indoor health and leisure club, Revive is renowned for its first class spa facilities with a swimming pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and high tech gymnasium.

www.pedersenhotels.com

The Source at Meadowhall

The Source at Meadowhall is a brand new, state of the art venue, which boasts some of the city’s best-equipped meeting and conferencing facilities. With its dedicated conference suite, offering a 150-seat lecture theatre and separate exhibition area, as well as a host of smaller meeting and breakout rooms, The Source is the perfect venue for events of all types.
Situated adjacent to Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Junction 34 and M1, The Source boasts excellent public and private transport facilities, with an on-site railway station and tram stop directly behind, as well as thousands of free car parking spaces. Catering is available on-site and refreshments can be served to delegates throughout the day. All rooms have flexible seating arrangements and a range of presentation aids, including video conferencing, are available.

www.thesource.meadowhall.co.uk


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Conference Yorkshire South
Free Venue Location Service

Here at Conference Yorkshire South we’re dedicated to making life as easy as possible for you. And that extends to assisting you with your venue search. Just brief us on your event, and we will swing rapidly into action, contacting suitable venues on your behalf and obtaining all availability and rate information. 

Just 48 hours later, we’ll present you with a comprehensive report for your consideration. And it’s all free and without obligation. It’s the swift, stress-free way to pin-point your perfect venue.

Submitting an enquiry

Submitting your event enquiry is simple. Just call Conference Yorkshire South direct on 0871 700 2214 or complete and submit the online enquiry form at www.yorkshiresouth.com. Alternatively, email your requirements to conferences@yorkshiresouth.com and we’ll get in touch straight away.

We can also help you with the following:

  • Event bid support
  • Accompanied site visits
  • Free accommodation booking service
  • Discounted rail travel
  • Impartial advice on social / partner programmes and activities

Web:  www.yorkshiresouth.com  


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