Visit RUTLAND. Introducing Rutland to businesses nationwide 2009 RUTLAND CONFERENCE GUIDE MEETINGS CONFERENCES SEMINARS ACTIVITIES TEAM BUILDING

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1 Visit RUTLAND...for business Introducing to businesses nationwide 2009 RUTLAND CONFERENCE GUIDE MEETINGS CONFERENCES SEMINARS ACTIVITIES TEAM BUILDING

2 VISIT RUTLAND The picturesque county of is located in the heart of the East Midlands, just an hour from major business hubs such as Nottingham, Leicester, Peterborough and Derby and only a couple of hours drive from London, making it a convenient place to travel to and the perfect place to meet. CONTENTS Visit 2-3 Venue Directory 6-7 Corporate Activities 9 Map/Travel Info 11 National Map

3 Location benefits from easy access to major transport connections. The A1 and M1 are close by and if travelling by train, Oakham Railway Station offers convenient rail connections to Leicester, Peterborough and onwards to other major cities. At the centre of the county, between the traditional market towns of Oakham and Uppingham, lies Water one of the largest manmade lakes in Europe around which a wealth of business facilities are located. Rural Setting s excellent conferencing venues are situated in the most tranquil and relaxing rural surroundings which provide a naturally conducive learning environment, and after a busy day s work, there s a wide selection of sport and leisure pursuits to enjoy on the doorstep. In addition, a range of traditional pubs and restaurants dotted throughout the county cater for all tastes; and there s even a couple of Michelin starred eateries if you re celebrating something special. Conference Desk The Conference Desk is a free service which aims to quickly find you the most appropriate venue for your conference in. We have an unrivalled local knowledge of the area and offer a fast, friendly and impartial service to find you the best negotiated rate at the most appropriate venue. We can arrange accompanied site visits on request and will always provide you with written quotations. Contact us for free expert advice on: n Venues n Corporate activities n Accommodation n Travel t: e: enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk w: enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk

4 Hold your meeting in the comfort of Barnsdale Lodge 8 fully equipped conference suites Private dining We can cater for a small meeting, right up to a large conference with 330 delegates Wi-fi throughout the hotel 44 ensuite bedrooms Conference facilities including ohp s, screens, direct dial LCD multimedia projector, pa systems and secretarial support available Seasonal bistro menu using fresh locally sourced ingredients Morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner Vicienté Beauty & Relaxation Room Team building activities including cycling, laser clay shooting and off-road driving which can be arranged within the hotel grounds Parking for 200 cars Disabled facilities The Avenue, Water, Nr Oakham, LE15 8AH Tel: enquiries@barnsdalelodge.co.uk Conferencing for up to 150 delegates Call enquiries@whitwellhotel.co.uk Special day delegate rates available that include: n The hire of a main meeting room n Complimentary wireless broadband access n Booking team and support staff services n LCD projector, television and video n Whiteboard, flip chart, pads and pens n Highlighters, pencils, delegate name cards, note pads and folders n Two-course lunch n Unlimited refreshment tea, coffee and biscuits n Chilled water in the main meeting room

5 With an extensive range of services to ensure that your conference, meeting or event are a success, Barnsdale Hall is a pressure removal system and oasis of well thought out focus for you and your team. With 9 individual conference rooms with capacities that range from 6 to 200 delegates, total flexibility is available whatever the format of your conference may be. There are 66 individual bedrooms including standard, superior and suites with many enjoying views over the Water. Barnsdale Hall Hotel Nr Oakham LE15 8AB Tel: The ultimate in small country house hotels and one of the region s favourite Michelin starred fine dining destinations. HAMBLETON Hall Hambleton Hall has played host to many influential entrepreneurs and executives. For conferences and retreats, Hambleton provides an exclusive environment in which privacy and confidentiality are assured. Discerning business travellers will be pleased to find themselves in a setting where the executive services and facilities they require, as well as leisure activities they enjoy are close at hand. Hambleton Hall is first choice for business meetings held by companies who value atmosphere, food, comfort, and surroundings as the ingredients for a successful meeting. We believe that the secret of successful business meetings is good planning and the allocation of a sufficient number of experienced people to make it happen. This high level of service is delivered by Hambleton staff. Hambleton Hall conference facilities are located on the ground floor of main house. There are four rooms for events, which can seat up to 20 Board Room, 64 Dining and 40 Theatre Style. The hotel can also be hired exclusively and has 17 double/twin bedrooms....the service is superb and the food is heavenly, so if you are looking for somewhere for a special occasion, this is the place HAMBLETON, OAKHAM, RUTLAND LE15 8TH T: F: hotel@hambletonhall.com enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk

6 VENUE DIRECTORY Venue No. of Meeting Rooms No. of Bedrooms Capacity Theatre Style Private Dining Capacity m² Exhibition Space Natural Daylight Parking Available Quality Ratings Description Barleythorpe Conference Centre Barleythorpe Oakham LE15 7ED Yes Yes-100 QIT 3* IIP Well-appointed meeting facilities offering natural daylight and picturesque views combined with first class customer service, free parking, freshly prepared menus and excellent value should make Barleythorpe your ideal choice. Barley Lodge adjoining the conference centre has 22 immaculate en-suite bedrooms, a spacious lounge and licensed bar and is available for exclusive hire. Barnsdale Hall Hotel Barnsdale Oakham LE15 8AB N/A Yes Yes-500 QIT 3* With an extensive range of services to ensure that your conferences and meetings are a success, Barnsdale Hall is a pressure removal system and oasis of well thought out focus for you and your team. With nine individual rooms with capacities that range from 6 to 200 persons all undertakings can be accommodated. Barnsdale Lodge Hotel The Avenue Exton Oakham LE15 8AH N/A Yes Yes-270 QIT 3* Silver Award Barnsdale Lodge is ideally located for those wishing to find a halfway point in England. With 6 meeting rooms and 44 individually styled bedrooms it is an ideal location for team meetings & product launches. Exclusive use available. Greetham Valley Hotel Golf and Conference Centre Wood Lane Greetham LE15 7NP Yes Yes QIT 3* Greetham Valley boasts superb stateof-the-art conferencing facilities in a beautiful and tranquil setting. A range of air-conditioned rooms cater for every requirement, for between 2 and 292 delegates. Needless to say, golf is a popular post-conference activity and can be arranged for individuals or groups. Halstead House Halstead Tilton-on-the-Hill Leicestershire LE15 7NP 2 Self Catering Cottage Yes Yes * Halstead House offers a peaceful, rural setting ideal for conferences, business meetings and functions, including corporate Christmas parties. Catering can be arranged to suit individual requirements including unlimited tea and coffee with biscuits or pastries, homemade lunches or dinners. Hambleton Hall Hotel Hambleton Oakham LE15 8TH N/A Yes 30 4* Hambleton Hall is first choice for business meetings held by companies who value atmosphere, food, comfort, and surroundings as the ingredients for a successful meeting. We believe that the secret of successful business meetings is good planning. Our reputation is based on a record of delivering top service consistently for a period of over 25 years

7 Venue No. of Meeting Rooms No. of Bedrooms Capacity Theatre Style Private Dining Capacity m² Exhibition Space Natural Daylight Parking Available Quality Ratings Description Normanton Park Hotel South Shore Water LE15 8RP N/A 30 N/A 100 N/A N/A Yes - 60 QIT 3* At Normanton Park your comfort and enjoyment is of prime importance to us. Take your breaks in our comfortable lounge or on the patio facing the magnificent Water. Audio / visual equipment can be arranged with prior notice. Corporate day delegate & 24hr delegate rates available. 4.5 acres of private ground available for Team Building Activities. County Museum/ Oakham Castle Catmose Oakham LE15 6HP 3 N/A 60 N/A N/A Yes Town Parking N/A These two unusual venues could be ideal for your meetings. County Museum is the perfect introduction to England s smallest county with displays on the story of the county, archaeology, history and rural life whilst Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late Norman domestic architecture in England. Stapleford Park Country House Hotel & Sporting Estate Stapleford Melton Mowbray LE14 2EF Yes Yes QIT 4* Stapleford Park, a 17th century home set in 500 acres of parkland, offers 55 individually designed bedrooms, an 18- hole championship level golf course, Spa, Technogym and 11 varying sized function rooms. Whether planning a corporate golf day, high profile launch or management meeting, Stapleford Park is a truly inspirational location. The Falcon Hotel The Market Place Uppingham LE15 9PY Yes Yes - 25 AA 3* The Falcon Hotel at Uppingham welcomes business travellers and leisure guests alike. Originally a renowned 16th century coaching inn of great character and charm. A full refurbishment in 2009 will offer guests a combination of traditional English hospitality and service coupled with modern facilities. The Meeting Venue A1 North Stoke Rochford Services Grantham Lincolnshire NG33 5EW 5 N/A 60 N/A N/A Yes Yes - 60 N/A Professional and affordable venue for meetings, conveniently located on the A1 nr Grantham. 5 rooms fully equipped from 8, 12, 16, 24 delegates. Day delegate rate Whitwell Hotel & Conference Centre Whitwell Oakham LE15 8BW N/A Yes Yes QIT 3* AIM IIP Whitwell is a 16th Century 8 acre estate with a stunning location on the shores of Water, featuring original stone built accommodation and conference rooms. Minutes from the A1, Whitwell is the perfect place for your conferences and accommodation. Day delegate rates from enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk

8 Events planning & consultancy Outdoor Adventure Tailor Made Activity Days Cycling Climbing High Ropes Orienteering Team Building & Training Whitwell Leisure Park, Whitwell, LE15 8BL All your event needs... n theming n catering n entertainment n stylish bars n a/v equipment n guest speakers For a free consultation contact t: e: enquiries@rutlandevents.co.uk w: A training and conference venue with a difference Barleythorpe Training & Conference Centre, Barleythorpe, Oakham,, LE15 7ED Barleythorpe n 11 purpose built equipped meeting rooms n Maximum capacity 110 theatre style n Top Quality freshly prepared daily menus n 22 immaculate en-suite bedrooms n Within easy reach of A1 and local train station n Ample free car parking n Grounds ideal for relaxation and team building Set in 5-acres of grounds overlooking peaceful countryside our popular centre, supported by an experienced dedicated conference team, offers wellappointed meeting facilities at unbeatable rates. Contact us today for details. Contact ccarter@eef.org.uk

9 Corporate Activities is the perfect backdrop for a wide range of corporate activities. Water is the county s biggest and most popular attraction, offering a host of activities all year round from a simple cycle ride or a day s fishing to competitive sailing or dragon boat racing. Away from the shores of the water corporate golf days and driving experiences or perhaps even a spa relaxation day are just a few of the many other activities available. Team Building Team Building is a great way to boost productivity within any organisation. offers an extensive range of activities to suit all needs and business goals. The county is capable of hosting groups of any size and we are able to offer advice on the many packages available. n Golf Days n Race Days n Shooting n Fishing n Cycling n Rock Climbing n Spa Treatments n Art Galleries n Water Sports n Falconry n Gardens n Museums n 4x4 Driving n Horse Riding n Cookery Classes n Bird Watching Call us for more great ideas enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk

10 MEETING SPACE IN THE HEART OF OAKHAM OAKHAM CASTLE & RUTLAND COUNTY MUSEUM County Museum is located in the heart of Oakham, opposite the council offices and adjacent to a public car park. Two meeting rooms are available for hire, the Colonel Noel Suite and the Welcome to Gallery. Prices start from just 22. RCM is the perfect introduction to England s smallest county with displays on the story of the county, archaeology, history and rural life. To book please call museum@rutland.gov.uk Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late Norman domestic architecture in England and the perfect venue for your meeting. Court No 1 is available for hire with prices for a half day starting from 47. The castle is located in the heart of Oakham, just yards from the Market Place and within easy walking distance of public transport links. Stapleford Park Country House Hotel & Sporting Estate This relaxed 17th century home set in 500 acres of parkland, offers 55 individually designed bedrooms, reflecting the style of their own creators. Whether planning a high profile corporate event, prestigious award ceremony or a simple get together, Stapleford Park s 11 elegant meeting and dining rooms, golf course, spa and array of country pursuits make it the ultimate retreat to work and play. For more information or to discuss you event requirements please contact our sales team on or sales@stapleford.co.uk Please quote...for business FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Stapleford Park Country House Hotel & Sporting Estate Stapleford, Nr Melton Mowbray, Sunny Leicestershire, LE14 2EF, England T +44 (0) F +44 (0) E sales@stapleford.co.uk

11 LOCATION and travel A606 A RUTLAND A607 MELTON MOWBRAY 11 A606 4 A1 NORTH LEICESTER 5 1 OAKHAM A606 RUTLAND WATER STAMFORD A47 A UPPINGHAM A47 PETERBOROUGH A47 A6003 A1 SOUTH is easily accessible wherever you are in the UK, whether it s a convenient meeting place for your national sales team or just the ideal location for a getaway. VENUES 1 Barleythorpe Training & Conference Centre 2 Barnsdale Hall Hotel 3 Barnsdale Lodge Hotel 4 Greetham Valley Golf Club 5 Halstead House 6 Hambleton Hall 7 Normanton Park Hotel 8 Oakham Castle 9 County Museum 10 Cycling 11 Stapleford Park 12 The Falcon Hotel 13 The Meeting Venue 14 Whitwell Hotel & Conference Centre By Road Birmingham Bristol Cambridge Coventry Derby East Midlands Airport Leeds Leicester Lincoln London Central Manchester Northampton Nottingham Peterborough Sheffield Stansted York By Rail Birmingham Edinburgh Leeds Leicester London Kings Cross Nottingham Peterborough York 72 miles 158 miles 55 miles 52 miles 43 miles 38 miles 101 miles 26 miles 61 miles 102 miles 99 miles 40 miles 31 miles 27 miles 69 miles 83 miles 121 miles 1hr 20mins 2hr 50mins 2hr 20mins 25mins 1hr 30mins 45mins 30mins 1hr 50mins enquiries@rutlandbusiness.co.uk

12 - the place to do business. Easy access from the A1, mainline railways and airports. MANCHESTER BIRMINGHAM RUTLAND LONDON All information in this guide was compiled in good faith and was believed to be correct at time of going to print. Every effort has been made to avoid errors and omissions. Events Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or subsequent changes made by the establishments featured. Photography with thanks to Tourism and all venues that supplied images. Cover cycling image courtesy of Britain on View/Tony Pleavin.