CARDIFF Conferences & Meetings Guide
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CONFERENCE VENUES | MEETING SPACES | HOTELS | SERVICES | TRANSPORT
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W EL C O M E TO C ARDIFF an attract ive city, a great venue.
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hat’s Cardiff – a city on the move and rapidly becoming one of the UK’s top destinations for conventions, conferences, business meetings. The city’s success has been recognised by the British Meetings and Events Industry survey, which shows that Cardiff is now the seventh most popular UK conference destination.
Meanwhile, this guide will give you a flavour of what’s on offer in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. Below is a translation of the above, only in Welsh. That’s one of the great things about Cardiff and Wales – we have our own language just like other countries. But there’s no need to worry, we speak English too. We also accept English (and Scottish) pounds!
We’ll help you find the right venue and we’ll take the hassle out of booking hotels – all free of charge. All you need to do is call or email us and one of our conference organisers will get things moving for you.
For a quick introduction to some useful Welsh words and phrases, visit our website
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yna Gaerdydd - dinas sy’n datblygu ac sy’n prysur ddod yn un o’r prif leoliadau yn y Deyrnas Unedig ar gyfer confensiynau, cynadleddau a chyfarfodydd busnes. Cydnabyddir llwyddiant y ddinas gan arolwg Diwydiant Cyfarfodydd a Digwyddiadau, sy’n dangos bod Caerdydd yn awr y seithfed lleoliad cynhadledd mwyaf poblogaidd yn y Deyrnas Unedig. 1
Gallwn eich helpu i gael hyd i’r lleoliad cywir, ac fe wnawn ni gymryd gofal o archebu gwestai – y cyfan am ddim. Y cyfan sydd raid i chi ei wneud yw ein ffonio neu anfon e-bost atom, a bydd un o’n trefnwyr cynhadledd yn rhoi pethau ar waith. Yn y cyfamser, bydd y canllaw hwn yn cynnig blas i chi o’r hyn sydd ar gael yng Nghaerdydd, prifddinas Cymru.
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1 John Burges’ stone animals on the castle walls. 2 Donald Gordon Theatre, Wales Millennium Centre. 3 Cardiff Central Library. 4 Cardiff Castle viewed from Bute Park. 5 NoFit State circus at National Museum, Cardiff. 4
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Why Choose Cardiff? Cardiff is the closest European capital to London and is only 2 hours by train – less time than it takes from Earl’s Court to ExCel.
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he city has been adding new facilities every year for a decade and can now offer the very best shopping and a wide range of bars and restaurants. Cardiff just keeps getting better but still retains its roots. It’s still the 15-minute city, where top hotels and conference venues are just a short stroll away from St David’s, Cardiff’s newest shopping centre, with the National Museum, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium also right in the heart of the city centre. Cardiff Bay is just 10 minutes from the city centre by train, bus or taxi. Here, the magnificent Wales Millennium Centre, the Senedd building of the National Assembly and the quirky Norwegian Church overlook one of Europe’s most stylish
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waterfronts. The Doctor Who Experience and BBC Studios are the latest addition to the Porth Teigr development in the Bay. The sport and leisure offer in Cardiff Bay is vast and constantly improving. The International Sports Village offers a 50 metre swimming pool and ice rink plus Cardiff International White Water; an Olympic standard canoe and rafting centre. If you fancy getting in touch with your inner child there’s Techniquest and for afternoon tea try the Norwegian Church.
1 Cardiff Castle, in the heart of the city. 2 Lighthouse, Roath Park. 3 Mermaid Quay Music Festival.
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We can guide you to the best venue for your event. Try a few of these: Dinner for 1,000? No problem. We’ll close the roof of the Millennium Stadium and set you up on the pitch, as we did in 2010 for The Ryder Cup Welcome to Wales dinner and celebrity concert. Major exhibition? We can turn to the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena with 4,070m2 of flexible event space. Academic conference? We can offer facilities at three Universities, with 3,000+ campus beds. Time for something different Take your conference to another world at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff Bay. Your delegates can rub shoulders with Daleks and conference with Cybermen. Somewhere out of the ordinary? St Donat’s Castle, once owned by Randolph Hearst and now home to Atlantic College, a unique international residential school.
Drinks reception with a difference? We’ll call on the National Museum Cardiff where your guests can network in the company of great works of art including one of the finest Impressionist collections on display outside Paris. Looking for a historic setting? Cardiff Castle offers 21st century facilities in the sumptuous surroundings of the 3rd Marquess of Bute’s Victorian staterooms. Sporting theme? Conference facilities at SWALEC, Cardiff City and the Millennium Stadium totalling 123,096 seats! They’re also home to first class and international cricket, Championship, Premiership Football and of course, Six Nations rugby. Cardiff Devils and Cardiff Blues also get in on the act with top-class ice hockey and regional and European rugby.
With 8,413 bed spaces Within the city region ranging from 5 star to budget, student accommodation to self catering, come and join us for a sleepover! Born to shop? The city’s Edwardian High Street and Castle Arcades are available for evening hire for a drinks reception with a difference. Visit the Cardiff Collection Three breathtaking venues in the heart of one capital city - Cardiff Castle, City Hall and Mansion House. Unique and historical venues that offer the wow factor! Need help with subvention? Ask us. We may be able to assist your event financially and with contra deals with our partners. Certainly the resources of the Cardiff Convention Bureau are at your disposal to make your event a success.
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Cardiff Convention Bureau WE LOVE CARDIFF AND WANT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU. WE’LL HELP GUIDE YOU TO THE VENUES MOST SUITED TO YOUR CONFERENCE, MEETING OR EVENT – AND WE WON’T CHARGE YOU A PENNY.
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or organisers, our experienced team will discuss your requirements and work with you to find the facilities you need. We can arrange site visits so you can choose the perfect venue, as well as preparing bid documents and presentations. We can also put you in touch with services such as event and exhibition organisers, hire companies, caterers, AV and technical support and entertainment.
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For delegates, we can make life easier with our online accommodation booking service. The package we offer will help you organise your event more efficiently helping you and your delegates get the best out of your visit to Cardiff.
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Cardiff Convention Bureau can offer the following free services to help your conference, meeting or event, run smoothly: Venue selection We will take your requirements and find venues to match, putting together a comprehensive proposal document. Online conference accommodation booking service For events over 100 delegates, we will set up a dedicated online booking system, powered by PassKey, branded with your logo. All delegates have to do is log on, choose from the range of hotels and prices on offer, and book online. It takes all the hard work out of finding accommodation. Familiarisation visits Cardiff Convention Bureau staff will be delighted to organise and accompany you on a familiarisation visit to potential venues. Preparation of bid documents and presentations We want you to come to Cardiff. In order to help you make your decision we will prepare individual bids or visit you to make a presentation.
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Access and local transport We can provide details of public transport to and from and in and around Cardiff and private hire companies. We can also broker delegate transport deals with our partners First Great Western and Arriva Trains Wales. Tours/social programmes To make your delegates’ and partners’ stay with us more enjoyable we have ideas for local tours highlighting various attractions in and around Cardiff. Support services If you need advice on specific services, such as entertainment, staging or lighting, we can provide a list of local suppliers. Delegate information To enable delegates to make the most of their stay in Cardiff, we can supply brochures highlighting things to see and do. We also supply online delegation registration service. Multiple delegate types, packages and fees? No problem. Several packages are available at competitive prices. The Cardiff Commitment Can be applied for some major events – whereby a % of the city’s inventory is kept for the event organiser for their purposes at reasonable rates. Subvention For some events we may be able to assist in generating subvention to help your event by working with our venues and Cardiff Hoteliers’ Association on enhanced commissions and contra deals.
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1 Millennium Stadium. 2 Extreme Sailing Series. 3 WOMEX: World Music Expo. 4 Cardiff City Hall.
Why Choose Cardiff? Cardiff has over 8,453 bed spaces. With a range of 3, 4 & 5 star hotels as well as academic and budget accommodation, join us for a sleepover!
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Time after time Cardiff delivers the goods for major events
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ardiff is a bit like Doctor Who’s TARDIS – there’s more to it on the inside than you would ever guess from the outside.
That’s why the city handles major events so well. The list is impressive: the Rugby League World Cup in 2013; BSI Speedway Grand Prix since 2011; Six Nations Rugby Union, year after year; Ashes Test Cricket and Extreme Sailing in Cardiff Bay. An events list like this would test any city but with the stadium right in the heart of the city, a very short walk from the station and a well rehearsed park and ride system, Cardiff absorbs, entertains and then quickly releases up to 74,000 people safely back home or to a watering hole of their choice.
It’s not all sport. In 2013, WOMEX, the leading world music exhibition filled the Wales Millennium Centre, Motorpoint Arena and other venues for 60 concerts featuring 300 plus artists, a trade fair exhibiting in the region of 650 companies from over 90 countries, as well as more than 400 national and international journalists.
negotiated The Cardiff Commitment – a hotels deal that guarantees rates and availability for major events.
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74,500 Seats in one venue 8,413 Bedrooms of your choice 2 Hours from London 547 Bars, cafés and restaurants 2,000 Years of Welsh history 15 Minute city To go with the city’s natural assets, Cardiff Convention Bureau has
At the Convention Bureau we can handle just about everything you would need for major, minor or middling events. We’ll even arrange a diverting programme for delegates’ spouses to make sure they get the best out of their visit while their
Thousands of Doctor Who fans – Whovians, they are called – proved the Tardis point themselves when they descended on the city for the first twoday Doctor Who Convention in 2012. Contact us on 029 2087 1846 in plenty of time for your next event and we’ll make your journey smooth and comfortable.
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Friends of Cardiff The FIM Speedway Grand Prix has been coming to Cardiff for over 10 years and it is without a doubt its spiritual home. Cardiff has a great deal to offer visitors and we have always received a very warm welcome from the people of Cardiff. The location of the stadium and atmosphere throughout the city when a sporting event comes to town is second to none.
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W h at ’ s o n i n C a r d i f f Looking for something to see or do shouldn’t be a problem with the list of events Cardiff HOLDS each year.
Find full event listings on www.visitcardiff.com/events.
Why Choose Cardiff? Cardiff is the 15 minute city where you are never more than a 900 second walk away from key venues, stadia and hotels.
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Friends of Cardiff The Cardiff Convention Bureau opened my eyes to the possibilities in terms of venues for our National Meeting. The Bureau opened doors to allow me to see special venues that I would not have been able to do on my own. Furthermore the Bureau helped to negotiate prices for hotels and the website link for booking accommodation was exceptionally helpful.
David Scott-Coombes, The British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons Annual Meeting (Used Wales Millennium Centre and St David’s Hotel & Spa)
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Why Choose Cardiff? A castle, museum, manor house, stadium, hotel or mansion. With so many different venues you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Wat e r s i d e C a r d i f f From coal to cool – that’s the journey Cardiff Bay has taken in the last 10 years.
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ales Millennium Centre and the Senedd building of the National Assembly for Wales are two familiar neighbours on the waterfront, overlooking the 200-hectare freshwater lake created by the £220 million barrage. Cardiff Bay is now one of Europe’s most sophisticated waterfronts – 13 miles of frontage to a fresh water lake created by the Cardiff Bay Barrage. The heritage is there from the coal port that brought Cardiff and South Wales their industrial might, but it has been transformed to become a stylish and bustling waterfront. Mermaid Quay offers shops, restaurants, bars and cafés which entice, amuse and entertain thousands of
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visitors. Dine alfresco overlooking the water or people watch with a coffee amongst the hustle and bustle of the waterfront. Centrepiece in the Bay is the Wales Millennium Centre, a great monument of a building. It’s a village in itself, nurturing under its steel roof and slate walls all that is best in Welsh arts. The latest development is a £1.2 billion International Sports Village. Here an international standard swimming pool sits next to Cardiff International White Water, an Olympic standard venue for canoeing and rafting to offer a challenge for your team, plus an indoor surf machine. A new dual-pad ice arena, 150m indoor real snow ski slope,
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snow play area, hotels and stylish apartments are also in the pipeline. The popular BBC series Doctor Who is filmed in the area and Cardiff Bay was the fictional base of the spin-off Torchwood series. Home of the BBC Wales Drama Village Cardiff Bay is now the permanent home to Doctor Who, Casualty, Wizards v Aliens and Welsh drama Pobol y Cwm. Just next door The Doctor Who Experience will take you on an interactive journey with the Doctor through time and space. Fly the TARDIS, come faceto-face with some of the scariest monsters seen on screen including Daleks and Cybermen and experience amazing special effects and exclusive filming with Matt Smith.
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M a k e yo u r e v e n t d i f f e r e n t Here are some ideas and suggestions on how to add value, excitement, history, skills, interaction, activity and of course some downtime for retail therapy to your event.
1. Welsh flavours Welsh lamb, laverbread, coq au vin or cockles? Dine around the world at Mermaid Quay or the Café Quarter – from Welsh food to international fare, there’s quality dining for every palate!
5. Think quirky Dinner in the tower? At Cardiff Castle you choose: formal fine dining in the banqueting hall, medieval banquets in the undercroft or intimate dinners in lavishly decorated tower suites.
2. Get out of the boardroom How about a breakout session at 30 kilometres an hour on the rapids? A great way to invigorate your delegates and clear away any cobwebs! And it’s right here in Cardiff.
6. Sporting achievements Let the Welsh National Anthem swell your pride as you walk from the tunnel onto the sacred turf on a tour of the 74,000-seat Millennium Stadium. Room for smaller groups, too!
3. Let us entertain you Need some entertainment for your event? Wales is the land of song and the musical talent in Cardiff is immense! Only Men Aloud and Only Boys Aloud can certainly put a note or two together!
7. Old meets new Step back in time to hold your meeting at St Fagans National History Museum (voted best attraction in the UK by Which?) Don’t worry, you still get all the mod cons.
4. Fancy a tipple? Penderyn single malt whisky is Welsh Gold, so rare, we ration it outside Wales! Sample (and buy) at the distillery and combine the visit with hill walking in the Brecon Beacons.
8. Shoppers’ paradise Cardiff and shopping – synonymous. Boutique, vintage, high end or high street? Shop in a Victorian arcade or six or take to St David’s Shopping centre – ranked 5th in the UK.
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Why Choose Cardiff? Need help with subvention? Ask us. We may be able to assist your event financially and with contra deals with our partners.
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9. Every penny counts Need help with your event? Sometimes we can help make your event happen with subvention. Ask us for more detail. 10. Out of this world Daleks, Cybermen and Slitheen may not be the ideal team members but they could provide an interesting backdrop for your meeting at the Doctor Who Experience. 11. Dab hand in the kitchen? Here’s a challenge for a team building activity with a difference: bake Welsh cakes at The Vale Resort as part of their ‘Coginio’ (that’s Cooking in Welsh!) course. Eat them afterwards!
Friends of Cardiff Your support with respect to appropriate venues, arranging site visits, handling the accommodation side of the conference, assisting with understanding contracts and sourcing kosher food has been invaluable and I personally wish to convey my thanks and gratitude. If in the future I organise another conference I will certainly be contacting you straight away. Joy Merrell, Past President of Upsilon Xi Chapter at Large, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Swansea University – STTI European Regional Conference (Used Best Western Plus Maldron Hotel)
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E x t e n d y o u r s tay 10 ways to discover C ardiff
1. Sportingly International Rugby, Test and One-day international cricket, Championship football (Fingers crossed for Premier League next year!), Speedway Grand Prix, Extreme Sailing, European club rugby and top class ice hockey all find their place in Cardiff. Join 74,000 for the emotionally charged Six-Nations rugby, enjoy the nuances of a five-day cricket test or look on from dry land as the multi-hulls slug it out in the Bay – a welcome reward for staff or a break in conference proceedings. 2. Artistically The finest collection of Impressionist works on display outside Paris and the very best of contemporary Welsh art are the highlights at the National Gallery of Wales in the National Museum, Cardiff. G39, Martin Tinney Gallery and Milkwood will give a contemporary take on the art scene. The city itself is an innovative architectural display, with pride of place going to William Burges, the Victorian eccentric who transformed Cardiff Castle and the city centre with his adventurous designs.
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3. Environmentally Cardiff’s parks form a green lung from the outskirts, right into the heart of the city. It’s a city that welcomes cyclists – it’s flat, with dedicated cycle ways. It is also compact, which makes walking, cycling and public transport the best ways to get around. You are rarely more than 15 minutes from your next port of call in Cardiff and with an efficient, regular local bus service, getting around is easy, safe and clean. 4. Musically Welsh National Opera have their home at the Wales Millennium Centre, where they share the 1900-seat Donald Gordon Theatre with touring West End Musicals and visiting ballet and dance companies. Motorpoint Arena has the touring gigs, while the biggest acts will fill the Millennium Stadium. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales has its home at the Hoddinott Hall and St David’s Hall offers a mix of world class orchestras, singers, bands and comedy. 5. Theatrically The New Theatre has a year-round programme of drama from touring companies and a resident Christmas Panto. Sherman Cymru champions Welsh and Wales-based writers, with a particular brief to encourage the involvement of young people in the theatre and Chapter Arts Centre offers an eclectic mix of theatre and cinema. At the Wales Millennium Centre, the Weston Studio offers more of the avant-garde, with new productions from innovative writers.
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6. Luxuriously In Cardiff, we have top quality hotels – four of them newly bearing Visit Wales Gold Awards for quality. With spas and health clubs in four-and five-star hotels, Cardiff is the perfect place to pamper yourself. Stay at the best hotels and make your visit something to remember, in the city centre, in Cardiff Bay or in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan. 7. Economically Good quality three star hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and university accommodation give Cardiff the full range of options for event planners and conference delegates. It means visitors can always find somewhere affordable if the budget is tight. With university halls of residence close to the city centre, it can be very convenient to take advantage of a good affordable rate. 8. Historically The Romans built their fort on the River Taff almost 2,000 years ago. The Normans followed, building Cardiff Castle on the site. The Middle Ages and the Civil War battered the stones about until William Burges worked his wonders, creating a Victorian mock Gothic palace that stands to this day. 2,000 years of history, right in the centre of the city. Thoughtful of the Romans to choose a site so close to the shops! 9. Tastefully Cardiff has a growing reputation for its food and drink. One of the city’s favourite restaurants, the Potted
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Pig, has impressed national judges, and Chapter Arts Centre and Milgi Lounge are highly recommended (Observer Food Monthly Awards) as places to go for a drink. There is a wide choice of restaurants throughout the city centre and in Cardiff Bay. Similarly, if your taste in pubs is traditional or modern, Cardiff can satisfy you.
For a trouble-free and successful convention, event or meeting, choose Cardiff. Our Convention Bureau will take care of everything for you.
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10. Adventurously It’s all the thrills and challenges of rafting down the Zambezi – without the crocodiles and without the long trek home. Cardiff International White Water in Cardiff Bay leads the city’s adventure offering. Follow it with a stiff climb at Boulders, a treetop journey at Go Ape or quad bike at unbelievable angles at Taff Valley activity centre and you have a full set of adventure activities, all within a short run of the city centre.
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CONFERENCE VENUES
Bute Park Education Centre
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The Bute Park Education Centre is situated within the city’s premier grade 1 listed historic park and arboretum. Right at the heart of Cardiff, the site is easily accessible, but has all the tranquillity and beauty of a countryside getaway. If you are looking for an informal but well-equipped venue that enables guests to be inspired and stimulated by nature, then the Bute Park Education Centre would be an excellent choice.
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Situated in the heart of the capital, Cardiff Castle is the ultimate in prestigious venues, perfect for large scale functions or intimate gatherings. The enchanting fairytale towers conceal splendid interiors with magnificent décor and breathtaking elegance. A number of these remarkable rooms are for hire. The Banqueting Hall is perfect for grand entertaining with high ceilings, atmospheric lighting, and medieval-themed decoration providing a spectacular setting for your gala dinner or banquet. There is also the option of pre-dinner drinks in the Library. The Guest Tower Rooms is a more intimate, self-contained area, offering flexible spaces for your business meetings, seminars, dinners or luncheons. The Interpretation Centre is a large, modern and flexible venue offering wonderful views across the castle green to the house and Keep. The Undercroft, one of the oldest parts of the Castle, offers a flexible space for meetings, lunches and dinners.
Particularly suited to meetings, workshops, seminars and small conferences, the Education Centre offers a main classroom, optional break out room and a reception area for display material. Your guests will enjoy a pleasant walk through the park to the venue (restricted vehicle drop off by arrangement), and there is a high-quality on-site caterer who will tailor buffets and refreshment packages to your particular taste and budget.
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Cardiff Central Library
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Cardiff’s award winning Central Library is more than a collection of books. It is a modern cultural venue. Light open spaces, vibrant colours and wide expanses of glass offer spectacular views across the City. An exciting environment to read, listen to music, to learn or to just relax and enjoy. The library offers free WiFi access, over 90 PCs with free internet and software packages, meeting rooms, music pods, plasma screens with news and travel updates, a baby grand piano, and relaxation and study areas. Cardiff Central Library is conveniently located in the centre of town.
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Cardiff City Hall City Hall stands at the heart of Cardiff’s city centre. Within the magnificent exterior, elegant rooms can be found of all sizes to meet any conference, event or function requirement. The spacious Assembly Room can host a conference and the elegant Marble Hall is perfect for presentations and receptions. Behind its magnificent façade you will find that City Hall is surprisingly flexible and can accommodate state-of-the art conferencing and hitech communications systems. It is within walking distance of a variety of hotels, shopping centres, Cardiff Castle, the Millennium Centre and Cardiff’s central train and bus stations. At City Hall, you can be assured of a warm welcome, as well as a superb service from the Conference & Events Team. Choose this venue for your function or conference and you can be confident that it will be an event that everyone will remember.
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Cardiff City Stadium
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Welcome to the home of winning events in Cardiff. Home of Cardiff City FC event organisers can replicate the success the team has on the field by staging an event at this superb venue.
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Looking for a unique venue? Cardiff International White Water, in the International Sports Village, is an Olympic-standard white water facility. With a choice of three meeting rooms, on site catering and state of the art presentation equipment, the friendly staff will make sure that you have everything you need to make your meeting a success. The venue also has free parking and is accessible by public transport links from the city centre.
The venue boasts a broad range of facilities including two suites of over 700m² each which are ideal for conferences, exhibitions and banquets plus a number of smaller suites. The venue also has over 1,000 complimentary on-site car parking spaces and has great links to both Cardiff city centre and the M4, J33. Cardiff City Stadium can offer a full range of catering options and the venue strives to offer seasonal and bespoke banqueting menus wherever possible.
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Want to challenge your delegates? CIWW specialises in a range of team building activities, including Indoor Surfing and White Water Rafting. All itineraries will be tailored to suit your needs. Contact the team for prices.
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Cottrell Park Golf Resort
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The resort is one of the leading golf and event venues in south Wales with an excellent location just outside Cardiff city.
Looking for a unique venue? Look no further than Porth Teigr in Cardiff Bay, home to the Doctor Who Experience.
Celebrate in style with a choice of suites and a committed events team. The venue boasts a luxury marquee which is available to hire for parties of up to 400 guests. This facility is widely used for corporate events, gala dinners, fundraisers and weddings. For smaller parties the marquee can be partitioned and comes complete with a fitted bar, chandelier lighting and pleated ivory draping.
Filled with amazing special effects and exclusive filming with the Doctor, the Doctor Who Experience offers a range of bespoke event packages with an exclusive backdrop unlike anything your guests have experienced before.
For smaller events the venue offers two conservatories and function suite; Tylers Cabin, for up to 100 guests. Develop business awareness and relationships on one of the two highly regarded golf courses, with a corporate golf day or course sponsorship. Boost team moral and skills with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities.
The Doctor Who Experience can cater for: • Conference & Meetings • Product Launches • Training Sessions • Drinks Receptions • Birthday Parties • Bespoke Events With the opportunity to host your event in a private conference room or in the exhibition area amongst the extraordinary props and artefacts themselves, the Doctor Who Experience truly is a unique venue for any event.
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Fonmon Castle
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Welcome to the Mansion House Cardiff – a resplendent Grade II listed building opening its doors on over a century of history.
A unique 800 year old venue, 25 minutes from Cardiff and M4, magnificent historic setting in a private estate, excellent catering and first class service combined to create an inspiring location for any corporate event.
Originally home to James Howell, founder of the famous department store in the City Centre, the Mansion House offers unrivalled opulence and sanctuary for events that are a little more special.
The Castle is the perfect place to bring your team or customers, whether to encourage creative thinking, land new ideas or celebrate success. A platform for everything you’ll need – from activity or team building days on the show field; a unique venue for product launches, exhibitions, meetings and small conferences to champagne receptions and fine dining in fabulous Georgian interiors.
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Catering for everything from weddings to conferences, corporate days to banquets, the Mansion House’s dedicated, friendly team is committed to delivering the highest level of service and support for your individual requirements. Choose this exclusive venue for your function or conference and you can be confident that it will be an event that everyone will remember.
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The Millennium Stadium is the World’s most versatile stadium venue, providing a stunning stage for famous names in music and sport. It also provides the perfect backdrop for business events including conferences, meetings and dinners. • A unique venue in the heart of Cardiff city centre. • Six lounges up to 300 theatre and 300 dining. • 124 Executive suites. • BT Openzone wireless broadband available in some suites and boxes. • Award winning catering. • Stadium tours available. • Stadium roof closes creating Europe’s largest indoor arena (over 11,000m²). • Arena curtain creates smaller arenas within the Stadium. • 120 minutes from London Paddington. Easy access from M4 and Cardiff Airport.
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Trains leave London Paddington every 30 minutes. Less time than it takes from Earl’s Court to ExCel. Closer than you think.
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Motorpoint Arena
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in the heart of the city provides a focus for business and entertainment in Wales. The multi-purpose venue has become first-choice for event organisers and visitors who return year after year. The venue is able to host a variety of events such as worldclass concerts and entertainment, conferences, sporting events, exhibitions and trade shows.
The Museum offers a unique and unparalleled venue for large and more intimate corporate and private events from drinks receptions, gala dinners, charity balls and weddings to conferences, award ceremonies and meetings. The Museum can also offer competitive all-inclusive Day Delegate rates for 15-340 delegates. The dedicated Venue Hire team and first-class caterer provide the highest level of quality and service to ensure your event is a resounding success. Venue Hire supports the Museum as a registered charity.
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Norwegian Church Arts Centre
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Formerly a Church for Norwegian Sailors, this is a landmark building on the Cardiff Bay waterfront. Whether you are organising small meetings, corporate hospitality or a wedding blessing and reception – our team are on hand to help. The main hall holds up to 90 delegates, offering audio visual equipment and complimentary wi-fi and internet access. Wedding Blessings can seat up to 90 guests, with the stylish café bar and outside terrace suitable for a marquee, overlooking the tranquil waters of the Bay. We can cater for all your needs with set and bespoke menus. Pay & Display Parking; public transport links just a short walk away.
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Portland House
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Portland HousePortland House provides businesses with sophisticated and affordable office space in the cosmopolitan Bay area of Cardiff. Both serviced offices and office wings are available with bay views for companies seeking to either set up or expand their business. The building is also home to a stunning 4000 square foot luxury Banking Hall which is available to hire for a range of events including corporate conferences, dinners and weddings. We offer clients bespoke packages based on their event’s needs and guarantee superb value for money. We also offer corporate facilities for business meetings including a board room, WIFI and projector.
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The flagship of National Museum Wales is situated in the heart of Cardiff’s impressive civic centre. The Museum houses spectacular collections of art and natural history, as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions.
The perfect solution for large-scale events is the main arena, a blank canvas that can be the creative backdrop for whatever you want it to be. Located on the ground level the main arena can offer flexible layouts and seating capacity for 50 -4,994 delegates, banqueting for 350-1200 guests and a total exhibition space of 4,070 square metres. In addition to our larger secondary space rooms we also have a number of Boardrooms, perfect for a small meeting set up.
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St David’s Hall
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St David’s Hall is the award-winning National Concert Hall and Conference Centre of Wales, owned and managed by Cardiff Council. The building is extremely versatile with technical facilities suitable for major conventions, meetings and corporate presentations. The visually stunning auditorium has been ranked acoustically as 6th best in Europe and is permanently wired for broadcasting. As well as major entertainment events – including BBC Cardiff Singer Of The World and the Welsh Proms Cardiff – it has successfully hosted political conferences, shareholders’ Annual Meetings and spectacular corporate parties. Since its royal opening in 1983, it has welcomed delegates from The National Union of Teachers, The Association of British Chambers of Commerce and The Chartered Insurance Institute. St David’s Hall has 30 years experience in hosting some of the largest conferences to the very intimate conference setting.
Just 30 minutes’ drive from Cardiff and with wonderful sea views, St Donats Arts Centre is set in the colourful gardens of St Donats Castle and Atlantic College. This beautiful venue is available for a wide range of events including conference hire, weddings and exhibitions. By using our conference facilities here at St Donats Arts Centre, you will benefit from complimentary WiFi, free on-site parking and in-house technical support.
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If you are looking for a venue for that special occasion, the Castle is also available for hire. Our Bradenstoke Hall, with its original 14th Century features can accommodate 170 banqueting style in a setting like no other.
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St Fagans National History Museum
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St Fagans, on the outskirts of Cardiff, is one of the world’s leading open air Museums and a perfect venue to introduce delegates to Wales’ heritage and culture. Flexible and unique venue hire options are available for private or corporate events, dining and entertaining, workshops, meetings, seminars and conferences. St Fagans Castle is a Grade 1 listed building and its oak-panelled Dining Room, Hall and Buttery is a great choice for both corporate events, weddings and civil partnerships. From May-September clients can also make use of a marquee on the beautiful grounds. Oakdale Workmen’s Institute, a late-Victorian building with its large hall, is ideal for presentations, training days or corporate entertaining. Competitive all-inclusive Day Delegate Packages are available for 15-180 delegates.
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Techniquest
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Techniquest’s architecturally acclaimed building is located close to the Welsh Assembly and the Wales Millennium Centre and commands impressive views of Cardiff Bay. It provides an imaginative setting for formal or informal occasions, amid more than 120 hands-on science exhibits. Techniquest has proved the ideal venue for award ceremonies, celebrations, staff social events, product launches, seminars and receptions. The exhibition hall can be adapted to provide a stage area, and to display branding and decorations to suit individual organisations. The Science Theatre is fully equipped with excellent audio-visual facilities for up to 100 guests. Functions can also make use of the Planetarium and laboratory. Fully catered sit-down meals can be provided for up to 100 guests, and buffets up to 500. The cost of each event is tailored to individual requirements.
2,000 years of Welsh history
A conference in a castle, an event in an Edwardian civic building or a meeting in a historic open-air museum? Decisions, decisions!
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The Cardiff Story
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The Cardiff Story Museum is not only a great visitor attraction and education centre it is also an amazing unique convention/conferencing space in the heart of the City Centre. The museum can host conferences, events and dinners for up to 170. The newly refurbished temporary gallery space is very versatile being ideal for conferences and dinners with a difference. There will also be the opportunity for your guest to explore the museum prior to your event which will make it extra special.
Wales Millennium Centre enjoys an iconic status. Its world-class facilities make it ideal for conferences, business meetings and banqueting. With a range of multipurpose meeting rooms, award-winning hospitality and exceptional customer-care, the Centre is the choice for vibrant and inspirational events.
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The Centre hosts events of all sizes every week of the year. From training sessions in a meeting room for 10 people; to banquets on the stage of the Donald Gordon theatre for 550 guests or a weeklong conference for 1,000 people in the Donald Gordon Theatre, the Centre is a dynamic, purpose built location for your events.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Easily accessible from the M4 and close to Cardiff City centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University has quality facilities available to host a range of meetings, conferences and events. Facilities include the spectacular new building comprising 30 seminar rooms and lecture theatres, a purpose built Hospitality and Conferencing Suite, licensed bar, restaurant and exhibition space all under one roof. In addition the University has tiered lecture theatres to accommodate up to 300 persons, extensive exhibition space, numerous top quality teaching rooms, sports facilities and single bedrooms.
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A suite of conference rooms at Cyncoed Campus, ideal for business meetings and seminars are available to hire all year round. All rooms are fully equipped with modern AV equipment and free WiFi is available. A dedicated conference team will offer a warm welcome and assistance in all aspects of your event. Suite/Capacity Theatre Banquet Boardroom Cabaret Hospitality & 90 96 32 66 Conferencing Suite (Llandaff) Conference Rooms (Cyncoed) 60 30 30 36 Lecture Theatre 309 n/a n/a n/a Conference Services, Cyncoed Campus, Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff CF23 6XD
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Cardiff University Cardiff University – an ideal venue situated in the heart of the city’s civic centre, offers a range of conference and meeting facilities available all year round. Its purpose built conference centre seats up to 230 and the campus also has traditional style executive meeting rooms available for smaller events. Accommodation is also available at a number of venues, all within walking distance to the city centre. University accommodation is available from mid June to mid September each year offering a range of options, including self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation. Talybont is the ideal venue for larger groups, lying just north of Cardiff’s civic centre with 2000 single occupancy en-suite bedrooms. A full catering service is available at all the residences.
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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Uniquely overlooking one of the UK’s most beautiful parks surrounding Cardiff Castle, the stunning castle mews building with its historic open-air courtyard and spectacular tree-lined entrance add to the magnificent glass-walled banqueting hall and terrace with its beautiful panoramic park view to form one of Cardiff’s most sought-after locations – with Wales’ Capital City a short walk away! The new world-class concert hall, theatre, studios and exhibition gallery superbly complement the meeting and board rooms accommodating 20 – 400 guests. Expect the highest professional standards from event managers, technicians and caterers while professional musicians, lighting and theatrical specialists can enhance your conference, celebration, corporate event or wedding day with an extra-special, individual touch.
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CONFERENCE HOTELS
Best Western Plus Maldron Hotel Cardiff The Maldron hotel Cardiff is the newest and largest hotel in the heart of Cardiff City Centre. The hotel is located adjacent to Cardiff Central Railway Station as well as being only a minute’s walk from the Millennium Stadium. It offers 7 individually designed meeting rooms with natural daylight, great city views and built in AV equipment. The hotel comprises of 216 guest bedrooms and features complimentary broadband and WiFi. The conference rooms have a capacity of up to 100 theatre style, offering first class service and the latest technology providing an ideal venue for all business requirements.
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Cardiff City Centre, The Parc Thistle Hotel Thistle Cardiff, The Parc is located in the heart of the city centre close to the shops, many local restaurants and local businesses. At Thistle Cardiff, The Parc, there are 140 bedrooms, including Suites and accessible rooms. There are also eight meeting and function rooms; the largest seating up to 250 people theatre-style, which means Thistle Cardiff, The Parc is also perfect for business meetings and events or as an elegant wedding venue or location for private events and dinners. The hotel has onsite parking for 60 vehicles and complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. The Social Restaurant is located at the front of the hotel and caters for a maximum of 90 guests - serving coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily. The hotel also has a separate bar area – The Harlech Bar which can be hired privately but is open daily from 3pm serving drinks and bar meals.
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Situated only a 2 minute walk from Cardiff Central Rail Station in a prime city centre location that’s easily accessible by car and train, the Cardiff Marriott is the perfect venue for all of your business needs. The hotel offers a conference floor with 2 executive boardrooms and 4 additional meeting rooms to accommodate from 2 to 60 delegates all with natural daylight and air conditioning. A dedicated host will ensure your meeting runs smoothly. The Bardd Suite caters for up to 300 for dinner and 400 for conference.
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With 184 luxury ensuite bedrooms including 3 prestigious suites and 2 Executive levels enjoying access to the Executive lounge. The extensive leisure facilities are complimentary to residents and the ideal place to unwind after a busy day. Facilities include a heated swimming pool with sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi bath along with a fully equipped gym. Dining is available within the Zest restaurant offering delicious dishes and there is secure on-site car parking available for 160 cars. Theatre Banquet Boardroom Cabaret 400 300 100 250 60 40 30 25 40 20 20 20
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The purpose-built Academy Conference Centre offers 11 meeting rooms. All rooms have natural daylight, air conditioning and access to the Academy Lounge, where you can enjoy your coffee in a comfortable surrounding. A dedicated Conference Manager will be on hand to assist you during the event and guarantee peace of mind.
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The hotel has 157 bedrooms that offer a comfortable night’s sleep with air-conditioning, TV, and high speed internet access. The hotel offers 85 parking spaces on site (charges apply). The Bar & Restaurant offer a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy food or drink. The hotel is compliant with DDA requirements and offers a range of facilities, including accommodation with a ceiling track hoist. Please advise the hotel of your access needs.
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Hilton Cardiff
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Hilton Cardiff provides refreshing, attentive service in the heart of the Welsh capital. The fantastic location and 197 newly refurbished bedrooms will ensure the comfort and pleasure of all guests. Business is made easy with complimentary WiFi in our public areas and a range of meeting suites to cater from 2-350. With a dedicated meetings floor with purpose-built suites offering state of the art facilities to make your event a success. The ballroom accommodates 350 delegates, featuring dazzling glass and fibre optic chandeliers to add ambience to any occasion. The 7 storey atrium is the perfect venue for exhibitions, break sessions or pre-dinner drinks.
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Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa A 4 star luxury hotel in the centre of Cardiff, minutes away from the cosmopolitan shopping area, the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle, the infamous Cardiff Bay and many other attractions. The hotel is a 5 minute ride from Cardiff central railway and bus station and a 30 min drive from Cardiff Airport.
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The hotel features 165 luxury bedrooms and suites, the award winning Hodges restaurant, a stylish bar as well as the Naturel luxury leisure club and spa. The hotel has 15 air conditioned function rooms and suites suitable for conferences, events and weddings. WiFi internet access available throughout the hotel together with underground parking (subject to availability).
Novotel Cardiff Centre
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Novotel Cardiff Centre is close to the key transportation hubs and offers the perfect venue for meeting on business. Take an informal working lunch at the Elements restaurant. Or combine your meeting with a stay-over. The spacious bedrooms all offer ergonomically designed desks and all have WiFi broadband connectivity. For larger business needs, the hotel has dedicated conference & banqueting suites comprising 9 fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 200 people theatre-style – all with natural daylight – plus breakout areas. Flexible room layouts and the latest technology, including WiFi, combine with our delegate packages to guarantee a conducive working environment. Under the Meeting @ Novotel promise, the hotel offers:
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bars, cafés & restaurants From fine dining to old favourites, Clark’s Pies to cawl, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Get a real flavour of Cardiff.
The hotel is centrally located within walking distance of the train and bus station, has onsite car parking, a 2,000 space adjacent NCP car park and excellent public transport links.
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The hotel offers; • 6 meeting rooms • Capacity up to 300 theatre or 250 cabaret style in ground floor room • Green policy in place, on-site bottled water and Goldpoints for planners •• Easily accessible to all, AC, daylight • Separate conference foyer and bar • Competitive rates & flexible service The hotel also offers 146 quiet and modern rooms with work space, free tea/coffee facilities, full length mirrors, power showers, in-room safe and much more. The modern bar is the deal place to relax after your event. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with our latest promotions and special offers. Suite/Capacity Glamorgan Llandaff St Fagans
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Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff North Park Inn Cardiff North is conveniently located close to the M4, just 3 miles from Cardiff city centre. It is an ideal location for delegates travelling from most directions and has extensive free car parking for guests. All 132 bedrooms have been recently refurbished to a high standard, with WiFi access, laptop safe, LCD television, air conditioning, tea/ coffee making facilities and work desk with extra lighting. Bathrooms are particularly appealing with double rainfall showers.
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Park Plaza
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AA Hotel of the Year for Wales and BDRC No 1 Conference Hotel in the UK, this luxurious 4 star contemporary-style hotel boasts an ideal location in the heart of Cardiff. 11 meeting rooms offer complimentary WiFi and air-conditioning and are flexible enough to accommodate meetings from 5-160 delegates. All 129 bedrooms feature free WiFi, full air conditioning, flat screen TVs, mini-bar whilst our Executive rooms offer spectacular views over the Civic centre.
There are 10 flexible conference and meeting rooms accommodating from 2-250 guests all with WiFi access, air conditioning and natural daylight. The hotel also has an outdoor area for team building activities. RGB restaurant offers a great dining experience whilst the comfortable lounge bar offers a less formal menu early until late. For relaxation there is a fitness suite and fabulous therapy room.
The Laguna Kitchen & Bar uses only the freshest local seasonal produce to create a fusion of flavours to suit every palate. The Kuku Club is also available to book for private functions daytime or evening (up until 9.45pm on a Friday or Saturday). Finally, unwind in our luxury Spa with 20m indoor heated pool, spa bath, steam room, gym and 8 Elemis treatment rooms.
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Radisson Blu Cardiff
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Whether travelling on business or on leisure the Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff is ideally located in Cardiff’s city centre. Standing out 21 storeys high, the Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff boasts 215 modern design rooms in three different styles with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city. The hotel offers six flexible state-of-the-art meeting rooms, conference and event facilities which have the latest in A.V equipment, providing an easy, efficient and business like environment for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and banquets. Located on the first floor in a dedicated conference wing, the hotel can cater for events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates. WiFi is provided complimentary for all delegates with 100mbs speed. For those wanting to stay in-house our Filini restaurant and bar offer a sumptuous authentic Italian menu accompanied by a great wine menu or cocktail selection. The hotel was awarded at the National Tourism Awards for Wales 2013 as the “Best Business Operator” in Wales. Suite/Capacity Azzurro Azzurro 1 Rosso
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The St David’s Hotel & Spa The St David’s Hotel & Spa is positioned spectacularly on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay. This stylish hotel is flooded with natural light creating a calming and tranquil atmosphere.
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Indulge in a delicious dinner at the Tempus at Tides Restaurant and Bar or simply enjoy a relaxing break in one of the 142 bedrooms, the majority of which have a balcony and all with outstanding views across the water. Melt your cares away in the famous Marine Spa, voted in the top 15 spas in the UK by Conde Nast Traveller.
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Whether you’re looking for an inspirational setting for a conference, or planning a fabulous wedding or gala dinner, then there is a choice of two main suites, benefiting from glorious floor to ceiling windows with views across the Bay.
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The Angel Hotel
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The Angel hotel has a choice of 7 meeting rooms and offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for events of every kind. We also have direct loading access from the onsite car park, making the hotel especially suitable for product launches and exhibitions. The largest room, the Dragon Suite, seats up to 300 delegates theatre-style, has no pillars and 7 metre high ceilings, making it a much sought after venue. The Clocktower suite can hold up to 12 people and has its own private balcony with views over looking the castle grounds and surrounding city making it ideal for board meetings.
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Nestled away in 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, the Vale Resort is the ideal location for combining business with pleasure. Business delegates feature prominently on the hotel’s agenda. With conference and meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 700 delegates and packages to suit a clients every need, it is not surprising that leading national and international businesses such as L’Oréal and GlaxoSmithKline have adopted the Vale Resort as their favoured location for conferences and team building activities. The Resort houses 10 multi-functional meeting and conference suites all with natural daylight that can be tailored to fit any clients’ requirements. Although seemingly worlds away from the city bustle, the Resort is a mere 15 minute drive from the centre of Cardiff, three miles off junction 34 of the M4 and less than two hours drive time from Central London.
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Genesis Marketing & Events Ltd
Production 78
Genesis Marketing & Events Ltd ‘Streetdressers.com’ – producers and installers of Event, City & Street Dressing – Branding both internal and external venues for events across the UK.
Production 78 is Wales’ leading independent Creative Event Agency, founded in 2001 and based in the heart of the Welsh Capital City.
• Event Sponsor Branding • Street Furniture Graphics • Pull-Ups & Pop-Ups • Street Bunting • Crowd Barrier Jackets • Heras Fence Mesh • Retail Shop Fronts • Feather Flags • Inflatable Arches
Production 78 is ideally placed to create and deliver all the supporting elements for any Event. As well as South Wales they have been responsible for events in London, Manchester, Los Angeles and in prestigious venues including Buckingham Palace. Representing clients such as Vanity Fair, EDF energy, Cardiff Council, UK Sport, and the Welsh Government, Production 78 has the knowledge and expertise to support your event in Cardiff. Production 78 can offer “excellent technical knowledge and a safe pair of hands” to provide all your audio-visual, sound, lighting, staffing and event management requirements. They are also SSIP safety accredited, members of the PSA, and NOEA, as well as being ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified.
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Quadrant Media & Communications Ltd
Sonalyst
Add creative splash to your Corporate Communications.
Sonalyst is a very diverse technical supplier providing equipment and consultation for concerts, theatres, television studios, outside broadcast, film, exhibition, conference, corporate events, parties, balls and installations.
• Choose us for PR to get you noticed • Our event management style is hands on and spot-on • Videos come to life with our state-of-the art filming and video production team
Sonalyst offers full sound design, lighting design and rigging design and has facilities for set storage and rehearsal space.
• And they can be shown live online using our own web streaming technology
The hire division supplies equipment for shows, events, tours and music concerts worldwide.
• Our media training team give the best tips on handling media interviews professionally
Sonalyst sound systems range from small dry hire conference packages to complex line array systems for major events and festivals.
• For immediate support or forward planning, choose our experienced crisis & issues management team
The lighting department offers the latest Robe and Clay Paky intelligent fixtures, i-Pix and Pulsar LED equipment, Avolites dimming and consoles, plus Grand MA and WholeHog control systems. The rigging department stocks all types of CM LodeStar motors, control and a host of Thomas trussing and accessories. Sonalyst also offers video equipment and screen hire with a stock of BARCO and PANASONIC projection solutions.
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TRANSPORT
Arriva
Cardiff Bus
Arriva Trains Wales is part of the Arriva Group and runs a range of transport services including buses, trains, coaches, waterbuses and airport-related transport services, and bus and coach distribution. With operations in Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the UK, Arriva provides more than 2.2 billion passenger journeys every year. Our group website also provides ‘Local bus and train information’ links to our local websites across the UK and mainland Europe.
Cardiff Bus is the major provider of local public transport services in Cardiff. They operate a comprehensive network of services seven days a week, throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, with a bus fleet amongst the most modern and environmentally friendly in the UK. Why not try the state-of-the-art bendy buses which operate the BayCar services between the City Centre and the Bay. One of the £3.40 ‘day to go’ or £15 ‘week to go’ tickets will provide a day or week’s unlimited bus travel anywhere in Cardiff. Simply buy your ticket on board any Cardiff bus and enjoy the freedom to hop on and off buses in Cardiff all day or all week. Or if you’re planning your travel in advance why not try the iff card, log onto www. cardiffbus.com or visit the Customer Service Centre to register for a card* and enjoy the cashless way to pay for bus travel. Travel in and around the heart of the city couldn’t be any easier! *terms and conditions apply
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First Great Western
FlightLink Wales
At First Great Western, we work to achieve our vision of putting customers first by exceeding your expectations of journeys by train. From our welcome at the station, to the service you can expect on-board our trains, right through to your arrival at your destination, we make sure that your journeys with us are safe, comfortable, convenient and enjoyable, and that you always feel welcomed and valued.
Flightlink Wales is an extremely reliable Airport Shuttle company servicing Cardiff Airport but with links also from Bristol International, Heathrow and Gatwick to South Wales. With 3 FlightLinks to choose from there’s a service to suit every occasion and budget. The SilverLink Executive service is a stylish, chauffeured experience and with on board complimentary drinks you’ll arrive at your destination feeling relaxed and refreshed. The BlueLink Exclusive service offers convenience, transporting you in comfort direct to your destination while for the more cost conscious traveller, the GreenLink Shared-Shuttle offers an economic and eco-friendly way to travel. With over 20,000 passengers trusting Flightlink Wales for their airport transfers in 2012 they have developed an enviable reputation for reliability. For more information and to book, please call. Get an instant quote online at www.flightlinkwales.com where you can also book and pay.
Our services stretch from London in the east to Brighton and Gatwick in the south, Carmarthen, Pembroke Dock and Penzance in the west and Banbury, Hereford and Worcester in the north. We have one of the largest and most complex rail networks in the UK, carrying one and a half million passengers every week on 9,000 services, and calling at 276 stations. We are the only UK rail company to operate High Speed Inter-city, commuter, regional and sleeper services. Our High Speed Inter-city services link South Wales, the Cotswolds and the South West with London. We provide fast and frequent commuter services for the M4 corridor, the Thames Valley and Newbury and Oxford routes and operate services in the South West, providing local commuter and leisure services and the key longer distance routes from Cardiff to Portsmouth. www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
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Getting here By road Cardiff is on the national motorway system. The M4 runs through the north of the city, making London a comfortable drive away. From the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland it is a straightforward drive via the M6, M5 and M50/M4. From the South and South West of England the approach is by M5 and M4. Access from West Wales is by M4. By rail Cardiff has direct rail links to many cities in the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Torbay and Portsmouth. The journey time from London Paddington to Cardiff is under two hours (2hrs 40mins on Saturdays) and leaves every 30 minutes. Cardiff Central Station is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre just a short walk from most hotels and conference venues.
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By sea For those travelling from mainland Europe there is a wide choice of entry points to the UK served by many ferry companies. Ferry ports link with the national motorway system to provide fast and easy access to Cardiff. For maps, please see the back of this guide. For more information and maps, go to www.visitcardiff.com. By air Cardiff Airport is 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4. Cardiff Airport has direct flights to over 50 destinations and connecting flights to over 800 destinations worldwide. Visit www.cardiff-airport.com for details. Bristol International Airport is only 1 hour away with flights from 112 different countries. Direct flights operate from across the UK and Europe and regular routes operate from North America via Dublin.
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Getting around By foot Cardiff is a compact city and can easily be explored on foot, with the majority of attractions, shops, restaurants and hotels all within a few minutes of each other.
Buses Cardiff Bus runs an extensive system throughout Cardiff with most buses running anti-clockwise around the city. A regular bendy bus service connects Cardiff city centre with Cardiff Bay.
Taxis Black and white cabs are widely available around the city centre, with taxi ranks at Cardiff Central Station, St Mary Street and Greyfriars Road.
By train Regular trains run from Cardiff’s Queen Street station to Cardiff Bay and city stops including Cathays, Ninian Park and Llandaff North.
For more information on different transport options as well as downloadable maps go to www.meetincardiff.com
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Conference Venues 20
Bute Park Education Centre
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Cardiff Castle
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100
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Cardiff City Hall
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620
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Cardiff City Stadium
Map 1/d6
400
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Cardiff International White Water
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60
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Cottrell Park Golf Resort
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Doctor Who Experience
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100
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Fonmon Castle
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Mansion House
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65
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Millennium Stadium
Map 2/e6
300
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11,000
130
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
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National Museum Cardiff
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Norwegian Church Arts Centre
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Portland House
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St David’s Hall
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St Donats Arts Centre & Castle
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St Fagans National History Museum
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120
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Techniquest
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100
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The Cardiff Story
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25
Wales Millennium Centre
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1,897
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Academic Venues 28
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Best Western Plus Maldron Hotel Cardiff
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Cardiff City Centre, The Parc Thistle Hotel
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Cardiff Marriott
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