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Top 8 UK conference venues for 2022, 2023 & beyond!

There are more than 10,000 event and conference venues in the UK which means that it can be hard to know where to start, if you are struggling with venue finding or are interested to learn more about the options you have, read on to discover our top recommendations.

London & South

We can’t discuss venue finding and not mention London and the South. The capital is the number one choice for conference venues and there are more than 1,100 spaces to choose from. Whether you are looking to host a small or large event, you’re almost guaranteed to find the perfect fit.

QEII Centre, Westminster

The QEII Centre in Westminster is one of our most popular conference venues. It has a total capacity of 2,500 spread across 7 floors and 32 different spaces. The size of this top UK conference venue means that it is a great choice for a large event hosting multiple speakers.

Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, Tottenham

Whether you like football or not, there is no denying that the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium is a major landmark and an impressive conference venue. With a capacity of 400-1000, the recently refurbished stadium works well for large events, including conferences and networking.

The Raddison Hotel & Conference Centre, Heathrow

Less than 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport, the Radisson Hotel conference venue boasts a capacity of 700 across two centres and 41 spaces. It is a convenient venue for conference events with international attendance.

The Grand Hotel, Brighton

Just 90 minutes south of London, you can find yourself in Brighton, which is another popular location for conference venues.

With a capacity of 1,100 and AIM accreditation, the Grand Hotel is a fantastic choice for a large event. Another great feature of this conference venue is its iconic view due to the seafront.

North & Midlands

Moving away from conference venues in London and the South, there are plenty of fantastic UK venues in the North and Midlands, which include:

ACC Liverpool, Liverpool

Voted the UK’s best conference centre, it is no surprise that this conference venue has made it onto our list. Not only does it have a capacity of 1,350 and 21 breakout rooms for smaller discussions, but the layout of the building can also be changed based on your needs.

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

The Bridgewater Hall is based in Manchester. With a wide range of spaces, this conference venue can host from 40 to 1800 guests, making it perfect for small and large events. Plus, with an exhibition room, you even have the option to set up an experiential marketing space.

Magna, Rotherham

Based just outside of Sheffield, the Manga Science Adventure Centre is a unique conference venue with the ability to host events for 30 to 5,000 guests. This venue offers striking spaces that are well equipped with a wide variety of technology to meet your hosting needs.

Hilton at St. George's, Burton Upon Trent

Located in picturesque countryside, the Hilton at St George’s has been home to more than 6,200 events. With 19 meeting rooms and a capacity of up to 500 people, it is a great venue for mid-sized to large events.