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5 factors to consider when looking for a conference venue

July 2015

 

Whether you’re organising a small leadership get-together or your organisation's annual conference, the venue you choose for your event is incredibly important.

As the backdrop to the conference, the venue will play a big part in the success of the occasion. If you’re currently searching for the perfect venue for your next event, here are five of the most fundamental things to think about before choosing a venue.

1. Cost

Whether you're a recent start-up or a well-known organisation, money is probably going to be one of the deciding factors when it comes to choosing a conference venue. Even though some organisations may appear to be so big that money is no object - their trustees, supporters and employees will still expect money to be spent wisely.

As well as the overall cost of booking the venue, look out for any extras that might be lurking in the small print. Things like car parking fees, Wi-Fi costs, snacks and refreshments can really add to the cost of the event, so make sure you choose a venue with a clear, simple pricing policy if you want to avoid any nasty surprises.

As our pricing is all-inclusive, you'll know exactly what you're getting and how much your event will cost from the start. Our quality conference centres are run ‘not-for-profit’ so that everyone can benefit, and we believe that no one should be left behind. For this reason, we are half the price* of commercial venues.

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2. Accommodation

Having accommodation on site will make your conference or meeting run more smoothly and give attendees the chance to rest and relax after a busy day.

The accommodation should be of a high quality in order to reflect your organisation’s standards. Flexible options like family rooms and disabled accessibility are also a big bonus when it comes to booking a venue for a church group.

At our venues, all accommodation is of a high standard, ensuring your delegates will be comfortable and happy for the duration of the conference.

3. Capacity

Whether you’re expecting 20, 50, 100 or 400 people at your event, finding a venue that caters to your capacity is a must.

Our flexible venues cater to a wide range of events, from small meetings of 20 to 30 to conferences of hundreds. So, we’ll be able to provide the perfect setting for your event whether you’re looking for a cosy and comfortable spot for your church weekend or an expanse of space for your organisation's national conference.

A group eating at a table in one of our dining rooms at The Hayes centre.

4. Location

A venue with a central location and good transport links will help your attendees to arrive and leave the conference easily.

The location you choose will depend on where in the country, or the world, your delegates are coming from, but try to find somewhere that’s easy for the majority of your guests to reach.

Our venues are located at convenient and central locations in the Midlands and London.

5. Food & drink

Helping to give everyone the energy they need to get through the day, good food and drink are the fuel that will drive your conference. We all know the importance of a good breakfast and the role it plays in our ability to concentrate.

We provide 3 hot meals of delicious, hearty English food per day to ensure every single delegate at your event is set up for a day packed with ideas, initiative and the concentration to conquer the challenges facing your organisation. This is, once again, part of our all-inclusive price.

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Our large conference centres host a full range of events for Christian groups, from exclusive-use residential conferences for 400 delegates, to team meetings, church weekends away, youth group breaks, exhibitions and training events.

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*Average saving based on analysis of the per-person midweek price quoted by 22 commercial conferencing venues located within a 90-minute drive of CCT venues on a like-for-like basis. Based on Christian group pricing for events taking place in Spring 2024. Source: CRNet Venuefinder.

 
 
 
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Swanwick, Alfreton
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