ACC Liverpool Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront L3 4FP Tel: +44 (0)

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1 ACC Liverpool Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront L3 4FP Tel: +44 (0)

2 Welcome to ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and, from 2015, Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Whether you re an event organiser, exhibitor, delegate or visitor, we know you ll love ACC Liverpool. From our flexible facilities and award - winning team to our stunning waterfront location and world class city, ACC Liverpool has all you ll ever need for your next event. And it s not just us who think that - we ve been voted Best UK Conference Venue for the last two years running by our clients and industry colleagues. As a venue team we re passionate about Conferences and Exhibitions and the industry we re a part of. This is your whistle-stop guide to ACC Liverpool, giving you all the information you need. But if you really want to get a taste of what ACC Liverpool has to offer then we d love you to come and visit. A WARM WELCOME

3 ALL THE FACTS YOU LL EVER NEED ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and, from 2015, Exhibition Centre Liverpool, is a spectacular world class venue located on the banks of the River Mersey in Livepool. FLEXIBILITY PULLMAN HOTEL Hall A 2700m m high Hall B 2700m m high Hall C 2700m 2 18m high CONNECTIVITY JUST OVER 2hrs FROM LONDON UPPER LEVEL LOWER LEVEL CITYSIDE ENTRANCE EXHIBITION CENTRE LIVERPOOL DEVELOPMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS Liverpool John Lennon Airport within 30 mins drive. Manchester International Airport within 45 mins drive. HOTEL ROOMS HOTEL ROOMS ON SITE ANOTHER 216 ROOMS ADDED IN 2015 RIVERSIDE ENTRANCE CITY CENTRE HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD CITY REGION HOTEL ROOMS ISO is a management system standard designed to help organisations in the events industry improve the sustainability of their activities, products and services.

4 GALLERIA ACC Liverpool s Galleria is a flexible space with organiser offices and a boardroom facility enabling you to be at the heart of your event. The area is flooded by natural daylight providing a beautiful setting for delegate registration or a drinks reception. Riverside Balcony The Galleria is also home to our much loved 1207 coffee bar, serviced by in-house caterers Centerplate, and inspired by the year Liverpool burst into life. ACC Liverpool s Guest Relations team are based in the Galleria and are always on hand to provide a one-stop service for clients, exhibitors and delegates that begins even before you arrive on site. The team provide a full concierge service to help you, your clients and delegates make the most of your time in Liverpool. Organiser Offices Riverside Entrance Business Centre EON Boardroom Cloakroom Guest Relations Cityside Entrance UPPER LEVEL Riverside Balcony Cityside LOWER LEVEL GALLERIA Riverside

5 Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us. LOWER LEVEL On the lower level, connected by the Galleria, is Hall 2 - a multi-functional, sub-divisible, fully carpeted space that can be used in its entirety for a gala dinner or exhibition. If you require a more intimate space it can also be separated into smaller areas for banquets, meetings or more breakout rooms. Hall Size (m 2 ) Theatre Style Banquet Cabaret Classroom Alternative configurations of Hall 2 UPPER LEVEL Riverside Balcony Cityside LOWER LEVEL GALLERIA Riverside

6 ACCL 2014 capacities brochure:layout 1 03/11/ :56 Page 6 Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us. The upper level of ACC Liverpool is purpose built for conferences. We have a wide range of rooms and configurations, one of which is sure to offer the best solution for your event, whether you want spectacular views across the Mersey as your backdrop or a blank canvas to make your own. The auditorium is central to the venue, with its 1,350 theatre-style seats, impressive stage, and even more impressive revolving drums. These two areas can be used for 250-seat lectures, or turned and closed off to make the auditorium smaller. It s a brilliantly flexible yet effective facility. The Bridge to Exhibition Centre Liverpool Riverside Balcony UPPER LEVEL Riverside Balcony GALLERIA Cityside LOWER LEVEL Riverside

7 Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us. EXHIBITION CENTRE LIVERPOOL In September 2015, ACC Liverpool is set to double its event space with the arrival of Exhibition Centre Liverpool, an 8,100m2 purpose-built exhibition centre and integrated 4-star Pullman Liverpool hotel. This new development, which will be interconnected with ACC Liverpool s existing facilities, will provide a space of your own in a city you ll love. Service Yard The Deck Meeting Rooms Meeting Rooms Atrium Atrium At a glance Exhibition Centre Liverpool opens for business September ,100m 2 of flexible and accessible event space Three separate and sub-divisible halls Maximum hall height of 18m Connected to ACC Liverpool via an interlinking bridge 8 flexible meeting rooms 4-star integrated 216 bedroom Pullman Liverpool Hotel Public atrium area with glazed frontage overlooking the river Organiser suites serving each hall Free Wi-Fi throughout Guest Relations Team Secure onsite parking with 1,600 spaces

8 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS A stunning waterfront location, award-winning events team and the uniquely flexible design of ACC Liverpool combine to give event organisers the ultimate venue. AT YOUR SERVICE A bespoke menu of added value services to add that special wow factor to your event. Just speak to your event manager to find out more. LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAU Liverpool boasts a full range of unbeatable conference services and Liverpool Convention Bureau works in partnership with event managers and ACC Liverpool s expert team to deliver all the best that Liverpool has to offer. It s all you ll ever need. CATERING Our in-house caterers Centerplate will give your delegates all they ll ever need. Centerplate s classically trained chefs have the skill and experience to make food and drink a stand-out feature of your event. BESPOKE PRODUCTION From arranging a live video stream, designing a bespoke stage set or simply the hiring of a microphone, our professional and friendly team will ensure you are supported throughout. 4-STAR PULLMAN LIVERPOOL HOTEL From Autumn 2015, ACC Liverpool will welcome Pullman Liverpool Hotel, a brand new 4 star on-site hotel offering for you and your delegates. This 216 bedroom hotel will be integrated with Exhibition Centre Liverpool for maximum convenience and its opening will mark the arrival of the first UK Pullman Hotel outside of London. Pullman is an upscale international hotel brand for cosmopolitan travellers, with over 80 hotels worldwide. For more information visit pullmanhotels.com ADVANTAGE BY ACC LIVERPOOL Advantage by ACC Liverpool is a unique support programme that draws together venue and destination resources. It is designed to do one thing make organising your event easier and more effective. Just ask the team for more information. FREE WI-FI Wi-Fi Internet connectivity is available throughout the venue, fast and free to visitors and delegates. GUEST RELATIONS Your event is in safe hands with our dedicated Guest Relations team who provide a one-stop shop for clients, exhibitors and delegates that begins before your event is on site. DELEGATE CARD To ensure delegates make the most of their visit, the ACC Liverpool Delegate Card offers a range of exclusive incentives and discounts to some of the city s best places to stay, eat and explore. To find out more please visit To find out more please visit

9 THE PERFECT CHOICE We hope this guide has given you a sense of the opportunity that ACC Liverpool offers events of all shapes and sizes. Even better, give us a call, we d love to see you and to show you around ourselves - our contact details are on the back cover. To experience more, visit our website at and try our virtual tour of the venue. ACC Liverpool It s all You ll Ever Need.

10 ACCL 2014 capacities brochure:layout 1 03/11/ :57 Page 10 A B C D E AD RO ICCK SW UN BR F 1 1 MOORFIELDS (OLD HALL ST ENTRANCE) MOORFIELDS LIME ST LIME ST MERSEYTRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE 2 2 JAMES ST (WATER ST ENTRANCE) JAMES ST LIVERPOOL CENTRAL 3 MERSEYTRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE Merseyrail / Merseytravel National Rail Bus Station Taxi Rank 5 HOW TO FIND US Parking 5 Parking Disabled NHS Walk-in Centre World Heritage Site A B C D E F Where we are ACC Liverpool is located on the Liverpool waterfront next to the Albert Dock. We re easily accessible via rail, road and air, and have ample car parking and accommodation for delegates. By Car from the North: Approaching from the north, leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to the end of the M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city-wide 'available spaces' signage. By Car from the South: Approaching from the south, leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for The Waterfront. The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city wide 'available spaces' signage. By Train: Virgin Trains operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station. ACC Liverpool is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. Ring Traveline Merseyside for up-to-date information. The Traveline is open from 8am 8pm every day of the week By Plane: Airlines at John Lennon Airport (JLA) include two of Europe s largest low cost airlines, easyjet and Ryanair, both of which have large bases at JLA. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five-minute walk of ACC Liverpool. If you prefer, we can arrange private transfers for you. Just 45 minutes away via the motorway network, Manchester Airport has an even more extensive network of flights, with long haul destinations including America and the Far East served with direct flights. Once again, we can arrange private transfers for you. Satellite Navigation: Use postcode L3 4BX ACC Liverpool, BT Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre Liverpool and Echo Arena are trading names of Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool Limited. Registered Office: Municipal Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2DH. Registered in England No