Visit Belfast. Belfast Waterfront 29.5m expansion project Opening Belfast and Northern Ireland Conference and Meetings Guide

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Opening 2016

Belfast and Northern Ireland

Conference and Meetings Guide

2014–2016

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welcomes the World to Belfast and Northern Ireland.

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2 Meet the New Belfast

4 Social Programme Ideas

6 Visit Belfast Services

8 Venues

52 Event Suppliers

62 Discover Northern Ireland

74 Directory

86 Regional Venue Listings (Northern Ireland)

93 Getting to Belfast

96 Tourism Offices

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Northern Ireland

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this Guide is given in good faith on the basis of the information submitted to Visit Belfast and McCadden by the promoters of the venues and services listed. Visit Belfast and McCadden cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this guide and accept no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. All liability, disappointment, negligence or other damage caused by the reliance on the information contained in this guide, or in any company, individual or firm mentioned, or in the event of any company, individual or firm ceasing to trade, is hereby excluded. © VB 2014.

A selection of images supplied courtesy of Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Tourism Ireland Limited. Designed & produced by McCadden +44 (0)28 9024 2228

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Meet the New Belfast

We’ve hosted world leaders at the G8 summit, threw the biggest ever party for the MTV European Music Awards and this year we will play host to the prestigious Giro d’Italia cycling race. We are not number one in the world – yet. But we are number one in the UK! Belfast was recently awarded the Best Conference and Incentive City destination in the UK by Conference and Incentive Travel (C&IT) Magazine.

Unique and Different

Belfast is the undiscovered part of Ireland – and a UK capital city at the same time. We are proud to be different and that’s what makes our city a perfect choice for events.

From dinners in a Victorian Prison, to drinks with a Lord and Lady in a Mansion or Wake Boarding on the Slipways where the most famous ship in the world was built, Belfast offers a truly authentic and memorable experience for your colleagues or delegates. When the hard work is done, social programmes can include whiskey tasting, cookery schools, comedy performances, art exhibitions, Titanic-themed evenings and some of the best golf courses in the world. It’s time to Visit Belfast.

VIP Experience

Belfast loves when a conference is in town – because it really matters to the city that you are here. From branded welcome banners for your conference, to a civic reception with the Lord Mayor, we will go the extra mile when your conference is in town. Cabin crew to taxi drivers, hotel managers, venue staff and restaurateurs will all be briefed on your event and ready with their best Belfast welcome when you’re delegates arrive. Belfast is home to some of the friendliest and happiest people you’re likely to meet. In fact, Instagram recently revealed Belfast is the happiest city in the UK!

Belfast is buzzing. From

a £30 million expansion to

our award-winning Belfast

Waterfront conference centre

to an iconic events venue at

the birthplace of Titanic, come

and discover the city that the

travel and tourism industry is

talking about.

Over one billion pounds has

been invested in Belfast

over the past decade and

the city has come alive as a

vibrant, exciting new events

destination. If you haven’t

considered Belfast before, it’s

time to take a fresh look.

“Get here early and

enjoy it before the rest

of the world arrives.”

Team Belfast

Duke of York

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Easy Access

Belfast is just two flights from anywhere in the world and it’s easier and cheaper than you think to get here. You can get to Belfast from over 150 UK and international destinations – flying direct to one of our two airports, or via Dublin which is just 90 minutes away. We have over 30 direct European flight routes and direct links to North America with United Airlines. You can also connect to Belfast from London, which has over 35 flights to the city each day with flight times of just one hour. Once you arrive in Belfast, you will be in the city within minutes and flight fares are comparable and often cheaper than rail travel. Once you arrive in Belfast, all venues, hotels and attractions are within walking distance and you will be right in the heart of the action.

Affordability

As an exciting new destination, your budget goes further in Belfast. Not only can you deliver a bigger and better event within the same budget, your delegates’ budget goes further too. Belfast consistently ranks amongst the Best Value cities in the UK according to TripAdvisor.

Inspiring Place –

Leading Business

A city of Titanic ambition, Belfast regularly outperforms cities double its size in terms of innovation, invention, technology and investment. We are leading in ICT, Creative industries, Renewable energy, Engineering, Agri-food, Business Services, Aerospace and Medicine. We have a young, highly educated workforce which has made us home to over 800 global companies including the New York Stock Exchange, Citi Group, Caterpillar, Bombardier, Capita, Allstate, Liberty, Microsoft, Seagate and DuPont. We are also home to two world-leading Universities, Queens University Belfast and the University of Ulster. Global brands sit alongside home-grown companies and inspiring start-ups that export across the world. One in four London Buses are made here by a locally-owned engineering company and Northern Ireland manufactures a third of the world’s business class seats. So, it makes business sense to meet in Belfast.

It’s Time to Visit Belfast.

Belfast

Titanic Belfast, Titanic Quarter Flybe

Happiest city in the UK

Belfast. One of the top 10

places in the world to host

a conference or major event.

Europe’s Ten

Hottest Destinations

Best UK Conference and

Incentive City Destination

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Social Programme Ideas

Titanic City

Explore Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, home to the Game of Thrones film set, take a tour of the impressive Edwardian Dock and Pumphouse, or get team-building at the T13 urban skate park. Explore the Titanic story at the £97m Titanic Belfast, an architecturally stunning building on the original site where the famous ship was built in Belfast. Titanic Belfast brings history to life in an unforgettable way over nine interactive galleries from the design of the famous ship, the experience on board, right through to her tragic maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.

SS Nomadic

Restored to her original glory, SS Nomadic is the only remaining White Star Line ship in the world. Step on-board and learn about her turbulent and exciting history. SS Nomadic is docked in Hamilton Dry Dock with an exhibition to tell her captivating story.

Cathedral Quarter

The historic heart of Belfast is now the city’s up and coming cultural hotspot. These cobbled streets are dotted with gems of all kinds from restaurants, pubs, art and photographic galleries and even a circus! Each year the quarter hosts a cutting edge

festival with the emphasis on bringing the arts to unorthodox places.

The Murals

View the famous political and cultural murals in the west and east of the city - either on a black taxi tour or on an open top bus. Learn about the history and culture of Belfast through the political wall murals and before you leave, add your personal message to the peace wall.

Guinness, Oysters and Irish

music in a traditional Belfast pub

Sample a local brew in one of Belfast’s historic hostelries, visit one of the traditional pubs for a live Irish music sessions, or check out the hip and trendy bar and club scene, you’ll find it all in Belfast! Savour a pint in the flamboyance of the National Trust’s Crown Liquor Saloon or other atmospheric hostelries such as the Duke of York, The Harp Bar or Kelly’s Cellars.

Sample local produce at the

lively St George’s Market

If you want to enjoy a real taste of Belfast, visit St. George’s Market, open each Friday, Saturday and Sunday offering a wide range of local high quality specialist food and products. Customers can sample the produce; relax

Our social programmes are

designed to give your delegates

a truly unique and authentic

taste of Belfast and Northern

Ireland. Using expert local

knowledge, we will work

with you to design a creative

social programme for your

event to ensure that delegates

remember their trip to Belfast

long after the conference has

finished. In the meantime, we’ve

pulled together some ideas

to give you a flavour of what

Belfast and Northern Ireland

has to offer.

SS Nomadic Crumlin Road Gaol

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with a coffee and newspaper against a backdrop of live jazz or flamenco music. St.George’s Market was recently awarded the ‘Best Large Indoor Market in the UK’.

Northern Ireland Golf

-The Home of Champions

Northern Ireland is home to some of the world’s best golf courses such as Royal County Down and Royal Portrush to name a few. Play courses that are home to recent US Open Winners Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy and British Open winner Darren Clarke.

Whiskey tasting at the

oldest working distillery

-world famous Bushmills

For those with a taste for the finer things in life - a trip to the oldest working distillery is a must at Bushmills. The distillery’s famous portfolio includes five award-winning whiskeys: Bushmills, Black Bush, Bushmills 10 year Malt, 16 year Malt and 21 year Malt. Bushmills is the only distillery in Ireland to make triple-distilled malt whiskey and offers tours and whiskey tasting sessions all year round.

Ready, Steady, Cook!

Awaken your passion for cooking with fresh ingredients, local produce with leading local chefs at one of our cookery schools. Under

the expert guidance of experienced chefs you will be given a step by step lesson in creating a culinary masterpiece at the Belfast Cookery School at Mourne Seafood or James Street South Cookery School. Bookings can be made for groups of up to 16 people and are perfect for team building and socialising.

Festival Fever

From music and dance to visual arts and talks, Belfast has a jammed packed festival calendar to suit all tastes. Events throughout the year include the world class Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s, Belfast Taste and Music Festival and Féile an Phobail.

Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory

Visit Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory to see hand made chocolates, fudges and boiled sweets, made from 100 year old recipes. A visit to the shop is like taking a trip back in time where visitors can look in on the whole production process and see how hand made chocolates, fudge and boiled sweets are made, most of which can be sampled as it’s produced.

Take a Tour

Take a walk and stroll through the streets of Belfast - our city centre is very compact and can be easily explored by foot. We have a range of tours that allow you to explore the unique history, culture and heritage

of Belfast and Northern Ireland. A range of tours are available about our Music, Photography, Literary, Historical Pubs and of course Titanic.

Crumlin Road Gaol

The architecturally stunning prison dates back to 1845 and closed its doors as a working prison in 1996. During those 150 years the Gaol has housed murderers, suffragettes and loyalist and republican prisoners. It has witnessed births, deaths and marriages and has been the home to executions, escapes, hunger-strikes and riots. On a guided tour you will be taken through the years and experience what life was like for those imprisoned in ‘The Crum’. It is also a unique and impressive setting for meetings, dinners and events.

For more information contact Visit Belfast

+44 (0)28 9024 6609

conference@visit-belfast.com Traditional Music, Duke of York

Belfast Cookery School

Bushmills Distillery St George’s Market, Belfast

Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke

@visitbelfastbiz /visitbelfastcity

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Visit Belfast

Services

The city loves when a conference

is in town - because it really

matters to us that you are here.

When your delegates come to

Belfast, they’re our guests so

we always ‘go the extra mile’ to

ensure a fantastic stay in our city.

Visit Belfast’s conference team are your local experts specialising in all that the city has to offer. We provide free and impartial support and advice on all aspects of holding an event in Belfast.

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Visit Belfast support includes:

– Providing a tailored Belfast bid/ presentation for your event

– Finding your perfect venue and accommodation at preferential rates

– Financial support (subject to eligibility and application)

– Civic hospitality and city-wide support

– Arranging site inspections and familiarisation trips to Belfast

– Developing unique local entertainment itineraries for delegates and their partners

– Literature for delegate packs

– Free conference iPhone app for delegates which can be tailored for your conference

– Accommodation booking service and support

– Dedicated account manager who will support you planning and during the event

– Information on access to Belfast and within the City

– Special offers and discounts for delegates

– Marketing support

– Sourcing event services such as AV and transport

– Appointment of a local professional conference organiser or event management agency to support your event if required.

– Tourist information and meet/greet service for delegates and VIPs

Need to know more?

For further information contact Visit Belfast today:

conference@visit-belfast.com Call +44 (0)28 9023 9026

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Venues at a glance

MAX CAPACITY MAX CAPACITY MAX EXHIBITION NUMBER OF

COMPANY PAGE THEATRE STYLE BANQUET STYLE SPACE (SQM) BEDROOMS

Belfast

Odyssey Arena 13 8,500 1,500 3,700 —

Kings Hall Complex 5,500 1,800 4,632 —

Belfast Waterfront Conference Hall 14 2,000 450 520 —

Belfast Waterfront Conference Hall 14 2,000 1,200 1,855 —

(2016 capacity post extension)

Queen’s University 16 1,250 350 560 1,000

St George’s Market 18 — 1,200 4,029 —

Assembly Buildings 19 1,150 300 780 —

Grand Opera House 1,020 200 180 —

Ulster Hall 20 1,000 340 475 —

Ramada Plaza Belfast 21 900 550 701 120

Titanic Belfast 22 750 580 689 —

Hastings Europa 24 750 600 611 272

Holiday Inn Belfast 25 650 324 52 170

Hastings Stormont 27 500 360 440 110

Hilton Belfast 30 450 300 384 198

Stranmillis University College 32 400 — 360 465

The Lyric Theatre 33 389 120 192 —

The Mac 350 192 — —

Belfast Metropolitan College – E3 35 330 250 700 —

Crumlin Road Gaol 36 310 200 — —

Wellington Park Hotel 38 300 230 282 75

Spectrum Centre 300 — 450 —

Beechlawn House Hotel 300 200 — 42

Ulster Rugby 300 140 — —

Queens University Riddel Hall 17 290 150 180 —

Park Avenue Hotel 42 250 180 226 56

Belfast Metropolitan College – Titanic Quarter 38 250 220 — —

Malone Lodge Hotel & Apartments 41 250 240 380 61

Belfast Castle 43 200 160 150 —

Black Box 200 — — —

Parliament Buildings 200 120 — —

The Merchant Hotel 44 200 150 246 64

Ten Square 200 180 — 23

Ulster Museum 45 200 400 110 —

W5 46 200 180 100 —

Holiday Inn Express 120 — 140 114

Malone House 47 120 120 98 —

Park Inn by Radisson Belfast 120 20 — 145

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Belfast (continued)

Ramada Encore 48 110 90 118 165

Crescent Arts Centre 100 140 — —

The Mount Business & Conference Centre 100 — — —

Radisson Blu Hotel 90 60 — 120

The Linen Hall Library 90 — — —

The Belfast Barge 49 80 50 75 —

Dukes at Queens 70 72 — 20

Madisons 70 60 — 35

Clifton House 60 24 — —

Days Hotel 60 — — 250

The Fitzwilliam Hotel 50 55 22 59 130

Premier Inn Waring St 44 — — 140

Best Western Crescent Townhouse 40 35 — 17

Malmaison 40 32 — 61

Jurys Inn 50 30 — 42 190

Benedicts 30 — — 32

Belfast Cookery School 51 — — — —

Home Restaurant 51 — — — —

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Beyond Belfast

La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Comber, Co.Down 1,000 600 855 120

Hastings Culloden Estate and Spa, Holywood, Co.Down 23 800 590 408 105

Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, Co.Down 26 600 500 618 —

Marine Hotel Ballycastle 600 350 — —

Galgorm Resort & Spa, Ballymena, Co.Antrim 28 500 300 333 75

Hilton Templepatrick, Co.Antrim 29 500 300 392 129

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Holywood, Co.Down 500 300 628 —

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor, Co.Down 450 350 — 43

Balmoral Hotel, Dunmurry, Co.Antrim 400 250 300 42

Clarion Hotel, Carrickfergus, Co.Antrim 400 400 550 68

Dunadry Hotel and Country Club 400 400 230 83

Larchfield Estate, Lisburn, Co.Antrim 34 364 264 255 —

Beechlawn House Hotel, Dunmurry, Co.Antrim 300 200 — 42

Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, Co.Down 275 180 275 —

Rosspark Hotel, Ballymena 250 180 247 —

Maldron Belfast, Belfast International Airport 39 250 150 228 103

Templepatrick

Corrs Corner Hotel, Newtownabbey, Co.Antrim 200 170 240 68

Cultra Manor, Holywood, Co.Down 200 150 184 —

Mount Stewart, Newtownards, Co.Down 120 100 — —

SIGNAL Centre of Business Excellence 48 120 60 97 —

Bangor, Co.Down

Ballywalter Park, Newtownards, Co.Down 100 80 120 12

Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards, Co.Down 100 120 — 38

Londonderry Arms Hotel, Carnlough 100 80 — 35

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Odyssey Arena

Superbly located in the heart

of Belfast City centre, Odyssey

Arena is the perfect choice

for exhibitions and makes an

exceptional conference venue

offering integrated exhibition

and breakout facilities.

The design of the Arena offers the exhibition organiser pillar-free exhibition space ranging from 1,800sqm. The spacious foyer provides an excellent reception or registration area for visitors. A secure service yard at the rear of the building allows easy access for a smooth build.

The Arena’s auditorium has a flexible seating configuration that can seat a conference delegation for any capacity from 600 to 8,500. This flexibility allows conference

planners to choose from a variety of set up combinations including plenary with integrated exhibition in one hall. Add to that, the close proximity of multiple breakout theatres in the adjacent cinema in the Odyssey Pavilion and you have the perfect conferencing solution all under one roof. Odyssey Arena offers an experienced and talented management team to ensure your event is an outstanding success. Box office and marketing support can also be provided to maximise attendances for public events.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Distance from Belfast International Airport 35km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 3km Distance from Belfast City Centre 1km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes *No natural day light in Arena

2 Queen’s Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ +44 (0)28 9076 6000

odysseyarena.com

Contact: Sharon McCrea

sharon.mccrea@odysseyarena.com

ROOM THEATRE BANQUET RECEPTION CLASSROOM BOARDROOM AREA (M²)

Arena Full Hall 8,500 1,500 — — — 3,700 Arena Half Hall 4,500 750 — — — 1,800

Millennium Room 80 60 40 40 100 80

Harbour Room 40 30 20 20 50 40

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“We’re very happy to have chosen the

Waterfront as our headquarters and

media centre. First of all for its accessible

facilities and for its modern and beautiful

building. Also, it’s a very prestigious

venue which usually hosts the most

important events in Belfast: the Giro

d’Italia Big Start will be one of them!”

RCS Sport

Main Auditorium 2000 450 — 300 120 520 Hall 1* 2000 1000 — 1000 — 1805 Hall 2* 800 450 — 430 — 702 Studio 380 250 — 90 80 510 Bar 1 150 200 — 100 — 311 Bar 2 200 250 — 150 — 306 Meeting Room 1* 180 100 — 100 30 155 Meeting Room 2* 180 100 — 100 30 154 Meeting Room 3* 210 120 — 110 40 182 Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available

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and Exhibition Centre

Belfast Waterfront

Conference and Exhibition

Centre ranks among

the top tier of European

conference centres.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 30km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 5km Distance from Belfast City Centre < 1km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

With £29.5 million expansion plans to double the size of the award-winning facilities underway, there has never been a more exciting time to book an event at Belfast Waterfront, one of the world’s best conference centres.

Situated in the heart of the city with convenient access to major roads, rail, sea and air links, Belfast Waterfront enjoys a world-wide reputation for exceptional customer service and has vast experience welcoming national and international clientele. From corporate to associations, academic institutions to trade unions, the venue stages conferences, seminars, AGMs, exhibitions, banquets and award ceremonies.

The venue’s stunning architecture epitomises contemporary design at its best with spectacular city views and flexible spaces to suit any event from 10 to 2,000+ delegates. Clients are spoilt for choice with its world-class facilities including a

2,000-seat auditorium, 380-seat studio and meeting rooms for 10-90 delegates. From mid 2016, clients will be able to take full advantage of its new development boasting 4,000m² of additional fully flexible conference, exhibition, banqueting and breakout space.

In keeping with the venue’s contemporary style, the extension will fully integrate with the existing facilities and will offer more choice, greater flexibility and even bigger space to host events.

Set to open in 2016, the calendar is already filling up fast with a number of national and international conferences lined-up to be among the first to benefit from the new enhanced multi-purpose spaces. Award-winning venue, world-class service, flexible and stylish spaces, Belfast Waterfront has it all to ensure the success of any event.

2 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3WH +44 (0)28 9033 4400

waterfront.co.uk

Contact: Jennifer Patterson

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Queen’s University Belfast

From large scale conferences to

small private meetings, Queen’s

has both the infrastructure and

support mechanisms to meet

the needs of every customer and

to deliver a choice of venues

that combine architectural merit

with the very latest technology.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 32km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 7km Distance from Belfast City Centre 2km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

Add a unique dimension to your event by placing it against the inimitable backdrop of a venue in Queen’s University – a highly respected, world renowned academic institution.

At Queen’s you’ll find:

• Venues that can host from 10 to 1200 delegates, for day or residential conferences • 1000 modern en-suite bedrooms available

outside term-time at Elms Village • Full on-line registration service available • Superb choice of rooms to suit specific requirements, many with bespoke AV equipment.

• Excellent catering to suit all budgets,

tastes and requirements

• Favourable rates for conference delegates • All facilities fully wheelchair accessible • Many areas Wi-Fi enabled

• Support services tailored to your requirements

• Attention to detail throughout; with a range of services and ideas to personalise each event or conference. The Eventus team have many years of experience in managing events and conferences and are uniquely placed to provide every aspect of event and conference management, from initial briefing to final delivery.

The Sir William Whitla Hall 1,250 350 700 175 — 560 / Stage 87 The Great Hall 170 150 220 70 — 232 Canada Room/ 80 90 150 40 36 103 / 118 Council Chamber

Elmwood Hall 378 — — 100 — 290

South Dining Hall 200 100 150 70 — 317

Senate Room 40 30 30 20 26 46

Old Staff Common Room 40 40 40 — 18 44 Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available

University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN eventus@qub.ac.uk

Contact: Fionnuala Lavery

f.lavery@qub.ac.uk +44 (0)28 9097 5047

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Riddel Hall

Riddel Hall is a red brick

listed building and is

one of Belfast’s newest

conference venues.

Set in its own landscaped grounds, Riddel Hall has been sympathetically renovated to retain many of its original features while incorporating the highest standard of modern technology.

The Centre comprises 8 syndicate rooms for 12-20 delegates and 4 larger lecture rooms which can accommodate 40-80 persons. There are two Executive lounges and a range of break-out spaces throughout the building. The original external courtyard has been enclosed by a glass roof and is now a multifunctional space with a capacity of 290 theatre style or 150 for banqueting.

Alongside Riddel Hall and linked by two glass walkways is a newly built Conferencing Centre with a lecture theatre for 110 and function space for up to 290 theatre style.

Catering at Riddel Hall is provided by our in-house team and can be planned to suit any event, from small meetings to gala dinners. The lawns and external courtyard can be used for conference breaks or evening receptions. All rooms are fully equipped with modern AV equipment. The facility benefits from providing on-site car parking for delegates.

University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN eventus@qub.ac.uk

Contact: Fionnuala Lavery

f.lavery@qub.ac.uk +44 (0)28 9097 5047

The Isdell Courtyard 290 150 300 80 48 180 James Rutherford Room 70 50 80 24 40 99

Ulster Bank Room 40 30 50 18 22 64

Glen Dimplex Room 80 40 90 24 40 97 Conference Room 1 124 60 150 42 46 100 Conference Room 2 161 60 150 42 46 100 Conference Rooms 1&2 290 120 300 84 48 200 Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available

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Distance from Belfast International Airport 31.7km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 4.5km Distance from Belfast City Centre 0.8km Business centre No Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

St George’s Market

St George’s Market is a

versatile venue and can

be adapted to suit your

individual conference or

exhibition needs.

St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland.

It has been nominated for numerous local and national awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.

St George’s Market is available to hire as a venue for events. It has already hosted a wide range of events including food festivals, conferences, fashion shows, press conferences, exhibitions, live music gigs and art initiatives.

The overall floor area spans some 4,029m2

(43,370 ft2_{), making the market one of the}

largest hireable venues in the city. 12–20 East Bridge Street, Belfast

+44 (0)28 9043 5704

belfastcity.gov.uk/stgeorgesmarket

Contact: Ian Carmichael

iancarmichael@belfastcity.gov.uk

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Assembly Buildings Conference Centre

With its unique setting and

superb facilities, Assembly

Buildings is one of the finest

conference and exhibition

venues in the city of Belfast.

Assembly Buildings Conference Centre is located in Belfast city centre. Built in 1905, in the style of a Scottish Baronial Castle, this conference and meetings venue is capable of hosting anywhere from 10 to 1150 delegates. A recent investment of £8 million has brought the meetings space right up to date. The Assembly Hall seats 100 to 1150 delegates in a range of formats - classroom, cabaret, theatre style. Built into the room are 3 large projection screens, a state of the art sound system, cameras and recording facilities. Organisers are able to film and transmit conference proceedings to other parts of the venue, stream over the internet or record and create edited highlights.

The venue has free WiFi for all delegates. A range of smaller meeting rooms include the Minor Hall suitable for up to 200 delegates, the Boardroom and 6 syndicate rooms. Each room boasts the same range of integrated sound and projection systems. The Assembly Hall and all syndicate rooms are fully air-conditioned.

All of this is underpinned by a first class friendly and can do attitude to making your meeting a success for you and your delegates. This is of course, backed up with great food and catering to keep your delegates happy.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 30km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 5km Distance from Belfast City Centre 0km*

Business centre No

Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes *2 minute walk from train/bus station and car parking

Assembly Hall 1,150 300 700 200 60 780

Minor Hall 200 100 200 50 40 140

Boardroom 100 60 100 — 40 118

Syndicates 10-30 10-25 30 — 10-25 — Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available

2-10 Fisherwick Place, Belfast BT1 6DW +44 (0)28 9041 7200

assemblybuildings.co.uk

Contact: Harry Orr

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Ulster Hall

One of Northern Ireland’s artistic

and cultural landmarks, the Ulster

Hall offers an enviable setting and

is sure to make your event a truly

memorable occasion.

The elegant Grand Hall is the perfect backdrop for gala dinners, award presentations or keynote speeches. Designed by local architect WJ Barre the Ulster Hall opened in 1862 and has an unrivalled reputation for outstanding events. Rich in heritage, this Victorian masterpiece offers a unique alternative for all your event requirements. Recently refurbished to the highest standards, adding modern features yet retaining all of its original character, the Ulster Hall offers a range of flexible meeting and exhibition spaces. Whether for 10 or 1000 delegates, the multi-purpose facilities are equally suitable for conferences, exhibitions or gala dinners.

Together the spectacular Grand Hall, featuring the Mulholland Grand Organ, and the stunning Group space, offer ideal settings for any event. A suite of new purpose built meeting rooms adds to the flexibility of this grand venue.

With all the benefits of a prime city centre location, the Ulster Hall can meet every requirement and the in-house technical and event management team provide all the support you need to deliver a memorable and successful event.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 30km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 5km Distance from Belfast City Centre 0km

Business centre No

Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF +44 (0)28 9033 4400

ulsterhall.co.uk

Contact: Jennifer Patterson

conference@belfastcity.gov.uk

Grand Hall 1,000 340 — 250 — 475

Group Space 100 100 — 60 60 100

Meeting Room 1 40 30 — 18 22 35

Meeting Rooms 2 & 5 30-40 30 — 18 22 40

Conductor Room — — — — 6 8

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Distance from Belfast International Airport 30.6km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 11.3km Distance from Belfast City Centre 5.6km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms 120

Ramada Plaza Belfast

Ramada Plaza is Belfast’s

premier conference and events

venue, boasting extensive

meeting and convention rooms

catering for events of all sizes.

Our experienced team of conference & events staff has established the Ramada Plaza over the last 10 years as not only the largest but the best conference & events venue in Belfast.

The recently upgraded 4 star deluxe Ramada Plaza is just 10 minutes from Belfast City Centre, convenient to George Best Belfast City Airport and all of the city’s main road and public transport links.

Our Business floor features 12 meeting rooms of various sizes, whilst “The Grand Ballroom” is one of the largest ballrooms in Belfast facilitating up to 550 guests for a gala dinner or banquet and 900 delegates theatre style. Whilst attending a conference or event we are delighted to offer a number of facilities and services including an exclusive executive lounge, as well as LA Fitness Centre, 120 luxurious bedrooms and 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to this we offer complimentary car parking for over 300 cars and free WiFi throughout.

Shaw’s Bridge, 117 Milltown Road Belfast BT8 7XP

+44 (0)28 9092 3500 ramadaplazabelfast.com

Contact: Heather Sparkes

heather.sparkes@ramadabelfast.com

Michelle Madine

michelle.madine@ramadaplazabelfast.com

Grand Ballroom 900 550 900 300 108 701.1

Malone Suite 200 190 200 60 84 334.8

Madrona 160 120 160 80 38 172.5

Hemlock 90 45 30 45 30 80.5

Syndicate Rooms 15 4 15 4 8 14

Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available

V E NU E S 300 -999

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Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast is an

iconic building that offers

spectacular conference

and banqueting facilities in

an array of architecturally

unique spaces.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 31.6km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 7.1km Distance from Belfast City Centre 2.2km Business centre No Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

From intimate mezzanines to exclusive use of the entire building, Titanic Belfast is the perfect location for gala dinners, receptions and conferences, catering from 50 to 2000 guests. Offering a uniquely Belfast experience, delegates can enjoy panoramic views over the original slipways where the giant structure of Titanic was built over 100 years ago.

Located on the top floors of the building, and at the exact height of Titanic’s superstructure, the Titanic Suites comprise an unparalleled range of state of the art flexible event spaces, offering conference, meeting and breakout spaces in elegant but practical surroundings. With capacity for up to 750 delegates in a theatre style format, Titanic Suite is a large

pillar free room equipped with discreet, multifunctional audio, visual and lighting facilities adaptable to meet all requirements. Titanic Belfast provides a spectacular setting for sumptuous private dining and iconic tailored experiences. The opulent decor in the Titanic Suites is themed on the interiors of Titanic herself, including a replica of the liner’s famous Grand Staircase. Coupled with White Star Line branded crockery and Titanic themed menu options, the Titanic Suites offer a truly unique dining experience. With expertise in large association, corporate and incentive groups, our in house hospitality solutions are tailored to each event, ensuring a truly unique and memorable experience for all guests.

As part of any event, visitors can experience the Titanic story in an authentic, exciting and dynamic way by exploring Titanic Belfast’s nine interactive galleries using state-of-the-art technology and innovative design to tell Titanic’s story from conception to construction and launch, to its maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. 1 Olympic Way, Queen’s Road Belfast BT3 9EP

+44 (0)28 9076 6386 titanicbelfast.com

Contact:

enquiries@titanicbelfast.com

Titanic Suite 750 580 800 300 — 689 The Bridge 120 110 200 40 — 293 Olympic Suite 200 160 250 84 — 250 Britanic Suite 150 100 200 50 — 179 Andrew’s Gallery 200 220 350 100 — 470 The Atrium — — 650 — — 705

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Hastings Culloden Estate & Spa

Set in 12 acres of beautifully

landscaped gardens, the 5

star Culloden Estate and Spa

overlooks Belfast Lough and

the County Antrim coastline.

The Culloden prides itself on its atmosphere of comfortable, informal splendour, with each guest room exquisitely decorated and tastefully furnished. The property boasts a variety of conference and meeting facilities which offer an eclectic mix of old style, old-world character and high-end technology. The purpose-built Highland Centre with its sea views and numerous bright, airy rooms offer perfect surroundings for business

meetings and events. Complementing the business centre is the property’s Stuart Suite which offers one of Northern Ireland’s largest function spaces for a variety of event formats from a gala dinner or reception through to a business symposium or conference. The hotel being just 6 miles from Belfast city centre hosts many of the City’s celebrity and VIP visitors.

Bedrooms 105

Bangor Road, Holywood County Down BT18 0EX +44 (0)28 9042 1066 hastingshotels.com

Contact: Caitriona Lavery

clavery@hastingshotels.com

Stuart Suite 800 590 1,200 360 160 408 Cumberland Suite 200 170 300 80 70 247

Balmoral Suite 60 50 55 20 30 73

Cameron Suite 45 40 50 20 25 60

Erskine Suite 45 40 50 20 25 61.4

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Bedrooms 272

Hastings Europa

The internationally renowned

Europa Hotel is located in

the heart of Belfast within

the city’s business and

commercial districts.

The internationally renowned Europa Hotel located in the heart of Belfast within the city’s business and commercial districts, offers four star accommodation alongside a wide variety of conference and meeting space. Having undergone major refurbishment in the past few years the Europa is now Belfast’s largest hotel

boasting 272 bedrooms which includes the fabulous Titanic Suite and 85 Executive bedrooms. The hotel is well known for its banqueting and conference and exhibition facilities and has hosted numerous national and international conferences.

Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AP +44 (0)28 9027 1066

hastingshotels.com

Grand Ballroom 750 600 750 300 150 611 Exhibition Suite 650 250 750 350 150 550 Penthouse Suite 150 150 200 60 40 171

Dublin Suite 90 50 60 38 30 92

Rotunda Suite 50 48 50 — 28 44

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Distance from Belfast International Airport 32km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 6km Distance from Belfast City Centre 0.1km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms 170

Holiday Inn

name, great transport connections and free super fast 26mb Wi-Fi.*

Our newly refurbished Ballroom, Olympic Suite, on the ground floor can hold up to 650 delegates. This room offers natural daylight, air-conditioning and it’s own bar and breakout area.

170 bedrooms, including Executive rooms and Suites. Restaurant and Bar, Spirit Heath and Beauty Club.

Your Meeting, Your Way

You might be looking for the perfect venue for training, a client presentation or a team building session. Or perhaps you just need a well-equipped space for that last minute meeting. The answer is as close as the Holiday Inn Belfast, where we take care of your every need.

We’ve thought of every little thing. The Academy at Holiday Inn Belfast offers 8 flexible meeting rooms with many options for layout, equipment and presentation. Coupled with our great location, a familiar

The Service you need

Tell us what you need and we will tailor a package and event that exactly matches your needs. Our experienced Event Planners will attend to every detail, delivering your meeting your way.

At a price that’s right

Flexible packages brimming with value delivered on time every time, backed by our service guarantee to make your meeting a success.

*Terms and Conditions Apply

22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS +44 (0)28 9027 1708

hibelfasthotel.co.uk

Contact: Caroline Lemon

meetings-belfast@ihg.com

The Academy Conference and Training Suites

Canberra 30 12 20 10 18 7.32 x 4.36 Southern Cross 30 12 20 10 18 6.09 x 4.95 Sicilian 35 12 10 10 18 6.05 x 4.95 Syrian 54 36 30 30 28 7 x 7.25 Venetian 54 36 30 30 28 7 x 7.25 Oceanic 54 36 30 30 28 7 x 7.25 Pretoria Castle 54 36 30 30 28 7 x 7.25 Titanic 1 70 48 50 30 36 8.95 x 7.3 Titanic 2 70 48 50 30 36 8.95 x 7.3 Titanic Suite 120 96 150 58 — 8.95 x 14.85

The Olympic Suite

Olympic 1 140 96 — 52 46 9.5 x 12 Olympic 2 200 144 — 88 58 15 x 12 Olympic 3 200 144 — 88 58 15 x 12 Olympic Suite 650 324 — 218 — 31 x 12 V E NU E S 300 -999

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Down Royal Racecourse

A range of versatile indoor and

external spaces for all types

of events situated in the heart

of the countryside yet only

minutes from the M1 & A1

dual-carriageway.

Down Royal Racecourse is a unique venue with modern internal areas that can host from 10 to 600 delegates and vast open-air expanses with an external capacity of 10,000 people. From our large function room accommodating 600 guests with over 20 break-out rooms, to acres of external grounds; your event can be tailored to your exact requirements. Our conference

suites are WiFi enabled and are fitted with an internal PA system and room hire is available for a full day and half day rental. Our award winning caterers offer a range of delicious menus to suit all tastes and dietary needs, and with an on-site dedicated Event Coordinator providing event management assistance right from the initial briefing to final delivery.

Maze, Lisburn BT27 5RW +44 (0)28 9262 1256 downroyal.com

Contact: info@downroyal.com

Beef or Salmon Suite 600 500 650 275 — 618

Rainbow 180 200 250 100 50 230

Communications Suite

Moscow Flyer Suite 160 130 160 80 40 150

Downshire Suite 40 40 50 20 20 58

Private Suites 16 10 16 — — 29

Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available USEFUL INFORMATION

Business centre No

Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms -VE N U ES 300 -999

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Bedrooms 105

Hastings Stormont

The Stormont Hotel, located

4 miles from Belfast City

Centre in the leafy suburbs,

overlooks the landscaped

gardens of Stormont Castle

and Parliament Buildings.

The property houses 110 bedrooms, including a luxurious new Executive floor and boasts 10 conference suites of varying sizes within the Confex Centre. In addition there are a number of larger rooms including the Stormont Ballroom which is available for large meetings and gala functions accommodating up to 500 conference delegates with its own private entrance, reception area and bar.

The venue’s substantial car park, which is located within the grounds of the hotel and is complimentary to guests and delegates, offers an added incentive for meeting planners. Guests can enjoy contemporary dining in the La Scala bistro, or simply relax in the lounge and reception area by the log burning fire. In addition, the David Lloyd Fitness Centre, which is located near to the hotel, can be used by all hotel guests.

587 Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT4 3LP

+44 (0)28 9065 1066 hastingshotels.com

Stormont Ballroom 500 360 500 160 100 440

Dunmisk Suite 120 96 100 40 40 140

Barnett Suite 100 72 100 36 40 110

Knockdene Suite 50 40 50 24 24 76

Thornhill 45 32 50 24 24 55

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Galgorm Resort & Spa

Galgorm Resort & Spa is

Northern Ireland’s Premier

luxury Hotel and Spa.

Set in 163 acres of lush parkland, near Northern Ireland’s most renowned scenic attractions, yet just 30 minutes from Belfast city centre and 20 minutes from Belfast International airport, it is the perfect place to combine business with pleasure. Ideal for Incentive Groups, Galgorm boasts an exceptional array of facilities, including a world class Spa, 3 on-site restaurants, a 62 seat auditorium, the Great Hall offering flexible conference and banqueting for up to

500 in a truly opulent setting and extensive grounds for team-building.

At Galgorm Resort your business can escape from disruptions and your delegates can truly focus on the job at hand.

136 Fenaghy Road, Galgorm Ballymena BT42 1EA +44 (0)28 2588 1001 galgorm.com

Contact: Beth Swindlehurst

Great Hall Lower 500 300 350 170 — 333 Great Hall Upper 300 160 300 100 — 310

Auditorium 62 — — 62 — 110

Four Seasons Suite 120 100 100 50 30 58

Drawing Room 40 24 30 24 20 51

Titanic Room — — — — 14 48

Distance from Belfast International Airport 29km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 51.5km Distance from Belfast City Centre 48km Business centre No Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms 75 VE N U ES 300 -999

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Hilton Templepatrick

A quick 15-minute drive from

the centre of Belfast, the Hilton

Templepatrick Hotel & Country

Club was awarded Winner at

the World Travel Awards for

“Northern Ireland’s Leading

Business Hotel” for the fifth

consecutive year.

You are assured that for a conference or training event, our stimulating environment produces the desired results. The Hilton Templepatrick features 129 guest rooms with 5,855 sqft. of versatile function space designed to accommodate groups of up to 500 guests. The elegant 3,530 sqft. Castle Upton Suite divides into four sections, and features an adjacent patio ideal for

networking. The Lylehill Suite is like your own private meeting place, with a bar and lobby. When your meeting ends, your entire group can look forward to exhilarating recreation using our LivingWell Gym with pool and Sauna or play our 18-hole championship golf course and floodlit driving range. All this and our extensive complimentary car parking makes Templepatrick the ideal venue for your next Event.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 11km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 18km Distance from Belfast City Centre 18km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms 129

Castle Upton Estate, Templepatrick Ballyclare BT39 0DD

+44 (0)28 9443 5500 hilton.com/templepatrick

Contact: Kelly-Anne Small

kelly-anne.small@hilton.com

Castle Upton Suite 500 300 450 200 100 392

Castle Upton 1 100 70 115 50 34 98 Castle Upton 2 100 70 115 50 34 98 Castle Upton 3 100 70 115 50 34 98 Castle Upton 4 100 70 115 50 34 98 Lylehill Suite 180 120 200 50 50 144 Lylehill 1 60 50 100 24 24 72 Lylehill 2 60 50 100 24 24 72 Donegore Suite 50 30 45 20 22 54 Boardroom 20 12 20 10 12 21 Muckamore Suite 20 12 20 10 12 21 Rathmore Suite 15 — — 8 8 15

V E NU E S 300 -999

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Hilton Belfast

The Hilton Belfast hotel features

198 newly refurbished guest

rooms and suites with refreshing

river or mountain views and an

array of thoughtful amenities.

Recognised as “Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel of the Year’’ at the renowned World Travel Awards 2013.

Enjoy the riverside location of the Hilton Belfast hotel, just two minutes’ walk from Belfast city centre. The hotel is the ideal choice for those attending a conference or City Event. Each non-smoking room offers all the pleasures of home including a spacious work desk, high speed Internet access and marble bathrooms. The rooms at the Hilton Belfast hotel are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, providing a place to unwind or to catch up on work. Whether it’s a standard Hilton Guest Room or an Executive Hilton Guest Room, choose the space that’s right for you. Guests who upgrade to an Executive Room will enjoy enhanced amenities, including access to our exclusive Executive Lounge. The hotel, located adjacent to the Waterfront Hall Convention centre offers more than 7,000 square feet of versatile function space, including the 3,454 square foot Lagan Suite, which can accommodate up to 450 people. The Lagan is divisible into

two smaller sections, three-phase power, sound proofing as well as a state-of-the-art light and sound system. For smaller groups, our Hilton Meeting rooms offer bright and airy spaces with natural daylight in all rooms and refreshing views over the River Lagan, complete with contemporary décor and ideal for up to 60 attendees. Our professional event co-ordinators will personalise every detail of your gathering from the decor and catering menus to audiovisual setups and team building activities, ensuring success both in and out of the boardroom.

Belfast City has lots to offer your group just minutes walk from the newly developed Cathedral and Titanic Quarters. This area is home to the stunning Titanic Belfast building which tells the story of the construction of the world’s best known ship. For an event your attendees will always remember, look no further than the Hilton Belfast hotel. In 2016 the Waterfront Hall extension opens a direct link into Hilton Belfast. This makes us the perfect choice for head quarters hotel or breakout sessions for your conference delegates.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 29km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 5km Distance from Belfast City Centre 0km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Bedrooms 198

4 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3LP +44 (0)28 9027 7000

hilton.com/belfast

Contact: Kelly-Anne Small

kelly-anne.small@hilton.com VE N U ES 300 -999

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The rooms at Hilton Belfast hotel are

designed with comfort and convenience

in mind, providing a place to unwind or

to catch up on work.

Boardroom 50 40 45 30 24 58.33 Broadway Suite 40 30 45 24 20 50.73 Brookfield Suite 40 30 45 24 20 50.73 Ewart Suite 30 20 — 16 16 39.01 Glenbank Suite 40 30 45 24 20 50.73 Lisburn Suite 50 50 80 40 32 119.02 Rosebank Suite 18 10 — 10 14 20.36 Tower Suite 20 20 — — 12 25 Lagan Suite 450 300 500 180 — 383.52 Lagan A 200 130 250 80 50 191.76 Lagan B 200 130 250 80 50 191.76 V E NU E S 300 -999

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ROOM THEATRE BANQUET RECEPTION CLASSROOM BOARDROOM AREA (M²) College Hall 400 — — 200 — 360 Drama Theatre 269 — — — — 156 Conference Hall 200 — 150 80 — 162 Lecture Theatre 105 — — 105 — 100 Seminar Room 25 — — 25 24 70

Stranmillis University College

Set on a site of great natural

beauty - with 46 acres of

woodland and wildlife - yet

only half an hour away from

Belfast International Airport,

10 minutes from Belfast City

Airport and less than 2 miles

from Belfast City Centre.

Whether you are looking for great

accommodation or searching for the perfect venue to host your meeting, conference, exam, drama production, sporting event or training session we are confident you will find that our facilities are second to none. We are perfectly located; only 2 miles from Belfast city centre and within easy reach of all major transport hubs. We host numerous events all year round and with our dedicated team, who will assist you from start to finish, and our wide range of facilities we will be sure to exceed all expectations.

We can offer:

• Excellent choice of conference rooms that can host 4 to 400 delegates, all equipped with the latest Audio Visual equipment. • State-of-the-art computer labs. • An impressive Drama Theatre with an

audience capacity of 269.

• Fully equipped Dance Hall and Sports Hall. • Spacious Exam Halls.

• Over 450 modern bedrooms, both en suite and standard.

• First rate catering tailored to suit all tastes and budgets, from a simple sandwich lunch through to a four course formal dinner, we will work with you to create the perfect menu that suits your budget. • Complimentary Wi-Fi.

• Free car parking.

• Excellent local transport networks. Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5DY

+44 (0)28 9038 4251 hospitality@stran.ac.uk stran.ac.uk

Contact: Christine Nesbitt

c.nesbitt@stran.ac.uk VE N U ES 300 -999

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Lyric Theatre

An iconic addition to Belfast’s

cultural landscape, the Lyric

Theatre’s new state of the art

venue on the banks of the River

Lagan is the perfect location for

your event.

An iconic addition to Belfast’s cultural landscape, built in a stunning blend of red brick, Iroko timber, sandstone and glass, the Lyric Theatre’s new state of the art venue on the banks of the River Lagan is the perfect location for conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches, training sessions and AGMs. You want your event to be memorable, to have impact. At the Lyric, that’s what we do on stage every week and our dramatically different venue will give your event that touch of star quality.

The Lyric is situated in the Queen’s Quarter of Belfast within two miles of the city centre. The Danske Bank Stage is a

modern 389 seat theatre in a single steep rake, encouraging and intensifying a sense of intimacy and is ideal for large-scale conferences, performances and seminars. The Naughton Studio has flexibility to facilitate end stage, traverse, thrust, in the round, cabaret and promenade performances, as well as large-scale hospitality, exhibition and conferencing events.

Additional spaces, each one offering a very different view of Belfast, include the Board Room with scenic views of the River Lagan and the Ridgeway Room overlooking the terraced houses of Belfast towards the distinctive cranes of Harland & Wolff.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 27.4km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 8km Distance from Belfast City Centre 2.4km Business centre No Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Free Wi-Fi throughout building

55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast BT9 5FB +44 (0)28 9038 5697

lyrictheatre.co.uk

Contact:

events@lyrictheatre.co.uk

Danske Bank Stage 389 — 193 — — 192

Naughton Studio 112 120 246 126 — 183 Café Bar & Foyer 86 120 250 — — 182

McGrath Suite 40 40 40 40 20 55

Ridgeway Room 35 36 73 35 20 54

Rehearsal Room 60 60 60 56 32 159

Board Room 20 14 43 14 14 32

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Larchfield Estate

Larchfield Estate is

a stunning 600 acre

private walled estate

located 20 minutes from

Belfast city centre.

The converted barn and stables are perfect for events, conferences, private parties and weddings whilst the extensive grounds offer a wealth of opportunities for corporate clients. There is a fully inclusive event co-ordination service.

The award winning Larchfield Estate offers a wide, flexible range of options for seminars and meetings, corporate team building days, gala events and private dinners in an incredible, atmospheric setting. We believe in offering tailored packages and a high end personalised service to help with the event coordination ensuring you will be superbly looked after.

Each event is booked on an exclusive hire basis. Along with complimentary WiFi and free parking, our dedicated events team offers a personal, flexible and efficient service. We are great believers in you having the event that you want, with help and support in organisation if required. With a variety of areas available, from a large stonewalled barn to a more modern stables area, walled gardens, lakes, old deer parks and with exclusive high end accommodation on site, we are suitable for events large and small. Please contact us direct for any further information.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 40km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 28km Distance from Belfast City Centre 22.5km

Business centre

-Natural daylight in meeting rooms Stables Yes Barn No Wheelchair accessible Yes

375 Upper Ballynahinch Road Lisburn BT27 6XL

+44 (0)28 9263 8025 larchfieldestate.co.uk

Contact: Sarah Mackie

enquiries@larchfieldestate.co.uk

Barn 364 264 364 220 100 255

Bar/Lounge Area 116 40 116 40 20 74

The Flax Room (Barn) 80 40 80 30 20 77

The Stables 172 86 172 40 25 86

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e3 Building

At Belfast Met we guarantee

memorable and successful

events, from large-scale

corporate functions to charity,

public/private sector meetings

and conferences.

Situated just ten minutes from Belfast city centre, e3 on the Springfield Road offers an idyllic setting, with ample free parking, for any event.

e3 houses modern, spacious and comfortable meeting rooms of various capacities and configurations to suit all

business requirements. All rooms are fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The adjacent Community Learning Centre, also situated within the Springvale Campus, is an award winning building providing conference facilities and office space to all business sectors and community groups.

398 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DU +44 (0)28 9026 5046

belfastmet.ac.uk

Contact: Commercial and Events Manager

Main Atrium 330 250 400 — — 765

Seminar Room — 16 — — 16 44

Training Rooms x 3 30 30 30 16 16 44-47 Double Training Room 60 50 60 32 40 92.6 Meeting Rooms x 4 — 6-8 — — 6-8 15-19 Meeting rooms listed are a selection of those available.

Business centre No

Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes

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Having closed its doors as a working

prison after 150 years in service,

Crumlin Road Gaol offers a range

of versatile event spaces.

Lanyon Suite 310 200 350 100 60 —

(Old Chapel)

Gaol Circle & Wing 200 180 250 70 40 —

The Scullery 160 100 120 60 20 — Forbes Boardroom 80 60 80 30 34 — Governors Office 20 14 20 10 14 — Governors 16 10 16 6 10 — Boardroom Matron’s Gallery 80 60 100 20 40 — Syndicate Rooms 8 6 8 4 6 — x30 (cells)

VE N U ES 300 -999

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Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast

is a unique and alternative

venue to truly captivate

your guests and delegates.

Distance from Belfast International Airport 20.1km Distance from George Best Belfast City Airport 5.8km Distance from Belfast City Centre 1.7km Business centre Yes Natural daylight in meeting rooms Yes Wheelchair accessible Yes Free Car Parking spaces 250

Crumlin Road Gaol is set against a spectacular backdrop and boasts an entire range of state-of-the-art conferencing and hospitality facilities within the nineteenth century Grade A listed building.

Belfast’s newest yet most historic tourist attraction closed its doors as a working prison after 150 years in service in 1996. Today it offers a range of versatile event spaces for a range of conferences, meetings, exhibitions and events with a range of unique break-out facilities. A professional events team will provide guidance and assistance to tailor your event to your needs. You will have ease of mind with a dedicated point of contact from start to finish ensuring that you impress your guests with a memorable experience. Steeped in history, the Gaol’s Old Chapel (Lanyon Suite) is perfect for larger events suitable for up to 350 guests. The Gaol Circle & Wing provides a distinctive and remarkable setting for up to 250 guests. The Scullery, once the Victorian Kitchen, and Matron’s Gallery areas are ideal surroundings providing atmospheric settings to suit more intimate gatherings. You can host your meeting in one of the

Boardrooms on the Governor’s Corridor. Also available are several exclusive syndicate rooms (Gaol Cells) and reception areas. The large exercise yards can also accommodate larger scale events in marquees or open air.

Additional Features

• Bespoke AV equipment and in-house technical staff on hand if required • Quality catering with menus that can be

tailored to meet your needs, whether for an informal reception or a themed gala dinner. • Room hire available on full day and half

day rental

• Optional Guided Tours of the Gaol on the day/evening of your event

• A step back in time with the option to book Living History Characters to perform at your event

• Conveniently located with close proximity to all major motorways and just 250 metres from the A12 (Westlink). • A large and secure car park is located

within the grounds of the Gaol and is complimentary for all visitors and delegates.

53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST +44 (0)28 9074 1500

crumlinroadgaol.com

Contact: The Conferencing Team

V E NU E S 300 -999

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Belfast is buzzing. From

a £30 million expansion to

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travel and tourism industry is

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Over one billion pounds has

been invested in Belfast

over the past decade and

the city has come alive as a

vibrant, exciting new events

destination. If you haven’t

considered Belfast before, it’s

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enjoy it before the rest

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Cathedral Quarter

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Guinness, Oysters and Irish

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Sample local produce at the

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Our social programmes are

designed to give your delegates

a truly unique and authentic