With a thousand-year history as a port, the sea reflects what drives Bristol. Alongside the echoes of seafarers past are the sounds of a vibrant young city, with the latest in state-of-the-art facilities for Bristol conferences, venues and corporate business meetings. Bristol is, perhaps, best known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, created by that great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who was also responsible for other of Bristol's best-loved features, such as his great iron ship, the SS Great Britain and Temple Meads old station, the terminus for the Great Western Railway.
Docks were built at the mouth of the Avon in the 1870's and Bristol grew as an industrial centre. Well known for the construction of aircraft, including Concorde, at Filton, it became an important post-war industry. Bristol is also the home of Rolls Royce. Today, Bristol is a large commercial centre, and has developed into one of the most popular cities for business relocation. It has also become a major focus for media industries. Bristol offers a quality of life far above many other major cities. The harbour area continues to be developed, and the old city is beautifully restored.
Bristol is the south west's premier shopping city, there being not just one main centre but several diverse shopping areas each with their own individual character.
Bristol, and the countryside around the city, offers conference delegates an excellent range of quality accommodation ranging from stylish 'designer' hotels, to comfortable family run guest accommodation, international four star hotels, to comfortable self catering suites.
Aztec Hotel & Spa - 4 star
The Aztec Hotel is a haven of traditional comfort, with excellent facilities for conferences or corporate meetings.
Bailbrook House was opened in 2001 following a substantial refurbishment. There are 78 executive double bedrooms and suites, top quality leisure facilities including spa bath, sauna, gym and floodlit tennis and fantastic meeting rooms to suit the most demanding meeting planner.
Bath Racecourse has the facilities and know how to take the stress out of conference and seminar organisation. Simply decide which function room best suits your needs.
Bishopstrow House Hotel is an excellent conferencing or corporate meeting venue, the Bishopstrow House
Hotel and Spa is the quintessential English country house.
The Mercure Brigstow hotel is located on Welsh Back, a delightful riverside location, ideal for conferences, meetings and training events, set in the heart of the city of Bristol.
Bristol City Football Club believes a successful meeting or event requires detailed and thorough planning by everyone involved from start to finish and their aim is to make sure your event gets the success it deserves.
Bristol City Football Club believes a successful meeting or event requires detailed and thorough planning by everyone involved from start to finish and their aim is to make sure your event gets the success it deserves.
The Best Western Gables conference facilities comprise of a number of boardrooms or conference rooms, which can cater for small delegate groups for 3 people up to larger groups with 200 delegates being the maximum.
Cadbury House Hotel and Country Club is set in a relaxed rural location, and is the perfect venue to hold Bristol conferences, Board Meetings, Training Seminars, Product Launches, Trade Shows and Exhibitions.
The Chewton Place Conference and Training Centre Bristol is only six miles from thriving Bath and Bristol. This grade II listed Georgian House, complete with log fire, is a perfect location for a conference in Bristol and intensive training.
Combe Grove Manor offers exceptional conferencing facilities, restored to their original style with individual features such as open fireplaces and large Georgian bay windows, all 4 meeting rooms at Combe Grove Manor can be adapted for a variety of business gatherings.
The Folly Farm Centre is a stunning new eco-friendly conference venue, close to both Bristol and Bath. Housed in beautifully restored historic farm buildings, the 4 purpose-built conference suites include state-of-the-art internet connectivity and excellent audio-visual and IT equipment.
Gloucestershire County Ground is located in Bristol, close to Bristol City Centre yet still with easy access to the Motorway network and good public transport links. It has gained a reputation as a top class Conference and Events Centre. There are 9 Function Rooms of varying size in the Pavilion that can be used for a seminar with syndicate rooms, a training course, business meeting or product launch.
At The Thistle Bristol your business conferences, product launches and corporate
events are set to background of a distinguished Victorian 4 star hotel.
At The Hunstrete House, the Garden Room is air-conditioned and equipment can be arranged. The Garden
Room board table can seat 25 and up to 50 for theatre style. The Quail Room can
accommodate up to 25 Theatre Style.
Lucknam Park is eminently well suited to the business user. Smart meeting rooms, dining rooms and suites are ideal for director-level meetings, private luncheons or dinners, with suitably discreet service.
At The Manor House Hotel there are a range of meeting rooms and facilities for up to 50 delegates. They all have the latest technology and know-how for your conference or meeting.
The Bristol Marriott is situated close to the city centre. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from the major business and shopping areas making it a superb location for both leisure and business guests.
At The Bristol Marriott there are a 21 meeting rooms that can seat up to 300 delegates. All the rooms have the latest technology for your conference or meeting.
At Redwood Lodge and Country Club 14 meeting rooms to choose from the hotel is ideal for a whole range of meetings and events. From an interview room to a brainstorming session in our Think Tank, a seminar for 175 in our Presentation Suite to a one-stop venue for team building, activity days and residential conferences.
Business guests at Ston Easton Park can choose the setting that most appropriately suits the occasion. For up to 100 delegates seated theatre-style, cocktail parties, large
receptions, special celebrations and important presentations, the Ston Easton is ideal.
