Sheffield, otherwise known as “The Steel City”, is located in South Yorkshire in the Heart of England. This vibrant city has a great mix of business, shopping and leisure and is close to some of the most spectacular countryside in England. In fact it is also known as the “greenest city in England” thanks to over 200 parks and woodland areas.
Sheffield is easily accessible to the rest of the UK. It is located in close proximity to the M1 motorway and is within an hours reach of many other major towns and cities, such as Leeds, Manchester, Lincoln, Huddersfield, Rotherham and Doncaster. It is served by good transport links with a major train station in the city centre serving the outlying towns and rest of the country. Robin Hood Airport (once known as Doncaster Sheffield Airport) is the UK’s newest airport and is seeing steady growth for both domestic and international flights.
Being so centrally located and easily accessible makes Sheffield a great place to hold a conference of exhibition. Visitors to the city are sure to find a wealth of great conferencing venues including purpose built venues or within 4 star rated city and countryside hotels.
Some of the very best conference venues are detailed below, so you can start planning your next meeting in Sheffield with confidence.
Dedicated Conference Venue Sheffield
The Cutlers Hall, Sheffield
If you are looking for a dedicated conference venue located in the heart of Sheffield city centre then you should consider The Cutlers Hall. The prestigious Grade II listed building is a city centre landmark, which was originally built in 1638. Behind the elegant façade lies an impressive wealth of elegance, which has been teamed with all the necessary modern technology you would expect from a dedicated conference venue.
As this venue is essentially an old hall you will find that no two rooms are the same. Each varies in shape, size and décor and you can chose the room most suited to your needs. The smallest room can cater from 2 to 10 guests and the largest is the impressive Main Hall, which can seat up to 550 in a theatre or banqueting style layout. The Main Hall is noted as being one of the most impressive meeting areas in Sheffield and has undergone a high profile restoration in recent times. The walls feature hand carved marble and gold leaf making this room an incredibly impressive place to hold your next event.
If you require catering at your event then the staff at The Cutlers Hall are on hand to exceed your expectations, so from simple canapés to formal five course dinners everything is possible.
Thanks to the wealth of fine dining and wines and the elegant rooms The Cutlers Hall is also the ideal venue to host a wedding reception, dinner dance or charity event.
To allow you to conduct your meeting or deliver your conference in a professional manner The Cutlers Hall provides you with all the necessary audio and visual equipment you may require. Broadband and WiFi is available, overhead projectors, flip charts and pens, TVs and DVD players are provided as required and can be arranged prior to your event with a member of the events team. Guests are provided with refreshments throughout the day.
There are a range of conferencing packages available at The Cutlers Hall and to provide an indication of price the day delegate rate starts at £39.50 inclusive of VAT. This rate includes all the technological equipment required, plus refreshments, lunch, afternoon tea and cake.
You should contact the hall directly for more information.
Address details:
The Cutlers Hall
Church Street
Sheffield
S1 1HG
You can email the events team at: cutlers.hall@sodexho.com
Hotel Conference Venue Sheffield
Copthorne Hotel Sheffield
Opened in 2009 this luxurious, boutique style, four-star hotel is well located close to the city centre as well as to rail and road links, combining convenience and accessibility with state of the art meetings and events facilities.
The flexible, multi functional suites were launched in January 2011 and cater for up to 400 guests with all rooms benefitting from natural daylight, internet access and are all fully air conditioned.
From exhibitions, conferences, banquets and product launches to smaller seminars, business meetings and private dining this venue offers a range of state of the art business and conference equipment along with a dedicated team’s expertise and unrivalled first class service. Your event co-ordinator will be delighted to offer advice and guidance to ensure your event runs smoothly and memorably.
For your guests wishing to stay overnight this Sheffield hotel has 158 superbly appointed bedrooms, including a sumptuous Penthouse suite with panoramic views of the city, which provide the definitive setting for urban relaxation. Guests also benefit from full disabled access, complimentary wi-fi access in public areas and ample, free, on-site parking.
The multi award-winning 18Fifty5 Restaurant offers the perfect setting for any occasion and the Executive Chef and his team are happy to help with menu choices for your event. There is also an informal and relaxing bar area in which to enjoy a light snack or a refreshing drink.
Copthorne Hotel Sheffield
Bramall Lane
Sheffield
S2 4SU
Tel: 0114 252 5480
E mail: reservations.sheffield@millenniumhotels.co.uk
www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornesheffield
Mercure St. Pauls Hotel, Sheffield
Located right in the heart of the city centre is the Mercure St Pauls Hotel, operated by the well-known Accor Hotel chain. Ideally located for commuters, the hotel is just a short stroll from the main train station and several bus terminals and is home to the largest hotel based conference facilities in the city.
Hosting a conference within a hotel is becoming increasingly popular and makes great sense if your meeting is likely to span two or more days. The Mercure St Pauls offers delegates competitive room rates, spa facilities and an excellent restaurant.
There are nine rooms from which to hold your conference and each can cater for a varying number of guests. The smallest room offers a boardroom setting and is ideal for small meetings or interviews. The largest room can hold up to 650 delegates when seated in a theatre style and this number is reduced to 450 in a banqueting layout.
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Each room features the following:
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Air conditioning
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State of the art presentation facilities
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Smart boards
There is also a dedicated business centre on hand for all your administrative needs such as photocopying, faxing and scanning.
Catering can be provided as required and throughout your meeting you will be provided with mineral water and soft drinks. Lunch can be either a buffet or more formal meal with waiter service. You can plan such extras with your dedicated events manager, who will be on hand both before and during your event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Please contact the hotel directly with further enquiries on price and availability.
Address details:
Mercure St Pauls Hotel and Spa Sheffield
119 Norfolk Street
Sheffield
S1 2JE
Unusual Conference Venue Sheffield
Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium is well known for hosting large concerts and sporting events, but is also a great venue from which to hold your next corporate event. The stadium has a great mix of indoor and outdoor space, making it a popular choice for organisations hosting corporate team building events. The staff at Don Valley Stadium can help you host such an event, as they have all the equipment and qualified staff on hand to run activities including Mini Olympics, hover craft racing and obstacle courses.
It is also the ideal venue to showcase new products or hold exhibitions.
Internally, there are a number of conference and meeting rooms, which can cater from two people up to 50,000 in the indoor convention centre.
Don Valley Stadium is easily accessible, being located just 5 minutes from the M1 motorway. There are a number of hotels close by offering quality accommodation and dining and parking is free of charge for all delegates.
All audio visual equipment is provided as standard and can be organised prior to your event with the dedicated events planner. The planner can also assist with the choice of rooms, all of which are fully flexible and can be laid out to suit your needs. All of the rooms have natural daylight meaning they offer a pleasant and stimulating environment.
Please contact the stadium directly for more information.
Address details:
Don Valley Stadium
Worksop Road
Sheffield
S9 5DA
