Incredibly versatile Cross Fell is our main function suite may be used meetings, conferences, team building, dinners, receptions and more. The space can be split across the middle to create two separate rooms offering both meeting space for 100 theatre style and private dining for 60. A small enclosed courtyard with seating and decking offers direct access to the hotel grounds. There is a bar inside and one of our business lounges a few steps away. There is a lift offering disabled access
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.
Our Cross Fell Suite can be split via a partition in the middle of the room for smaller or intimate gatherings. This offers flexibility for bookings looking for the extra space. We can have Cross Fell one set up differently to Cross Fell 2 for conferences that require meeting set up for some of the day and then refreshments and catering offered in the other half for example. This is still sold at the Cross Fell Suite rate as the room cannot be sold separately when split.
The Blencathra Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.
The Hellvelyn Suite is accessed via stairs and works for a number of different setups. Direct access to one of our business lounges as well as our large hotel grounds and BBQ and al fresco dining area with fire pit offering additional breakout space. Fully air conditioned this meeting space is bright and airy and has large plasma TV and sound system. There are no pillars in this room. Predominantly booked as a meeting space can be used as breakout rooms or cleared for activities for away days and events.
The Blue Room at Leeming House is an ideal space for meetings and receptions.
Capable of holding up to 30 guests, The Blue Room is a unique and flexible space boasting floor to ceiling windows with views across the lake. With an open fire and traditional boardroom table - this function room is ideal for a wide range of events.
The Library at Leeming House is ideal for boardroom meetings or small training sessions.
This delightfully refined space is capable of holding an intimate group of up to 20 people, boasting comfortable arm chairs and the many books laden across our library shelves.
The Regency Room is a classic space, capable of hosting up to 80 delegates during your business meeting or conference.
Featuring an LCD overhead screen, this space is perfect for large presentations and theatre-type demonstrations. The Regency Room at Leeming House also offers guests inspiring views across the lawns, right down to the lake
Our largest space can accommodate up to 250 guests, with its own private entrance and large balcony overlooking our landscaped gardens and towards Kendal Castle, it’s a great venue for any occasion.
Dinner style – Up to 250 (on tables of 10), 200 (on tables of 8) or Buffet style 220 (on tables of 10), with or without space for the dance floor
Entrance foyer with personalised welcome on our TV screen
Fantastically furnished cloakrooms and toilets
Two private bars with coloured mood lighting to suit any occasion
Large dancefloor (6m by 8m)
Natural daylight and full blackout available
Can be split into two halves with a divide, for those slightly smaller events, accommodating up to 90 dinner style on each side (tables of 10)
Our Kendal Suite is situated to the right as you enter the main hotel entrance & has its own private foyer area, which is ideal to use as a syndicate room & refreshment breaks. This room also has its own terrace overlooking Kendal. Air conditioning & lots of natural daylight
This room is situated in the Business & Training Centre & overlooks our beautiful gardens, there is also access directly from this room into the gardens. Air-conditioning & lots of natural daylight.
Situated in our Business & Training Centre. This room has a large glass, boardroom style table for up to 14 guests. Beautiful views of the gardens & Kendal Castle. Air-conditioning and lots of natural daylight.
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The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has strengthened its Conference Sales team with the appointment of Campbell Arnott as Senior Sales and Business Development Manager.Campbell joins the SEC following 16 years with the Glasgow Convention Bureau, where he played a key role in attracting international conferences to the city and helping secure business events that continue to deliver lasting economic and social benefits for Glasgow.In his new role, Campbell will help drive the SEC’s international association strategy. Working closely with the SEC’s city partners, his role will support the SEC’s ambition of strengthening its position as a premier international conference destination.Campbell Arnott said: "Glasgow is one of Europe's most attractive and accessible congress cities and the SEC is its anchor, combining world-class facilities with an incredible delegate experience. I've always believed that if you work in sales, you need to truly believe in the product you're selling, and there are few better products than Glasgow and the SEC."I’ve spent most of my professional career working closely with the venue team who are hugely experienced in delivering major conferences. I’m really excited at the opportunity of playing a much bigger role in securing future business and helping to bring even more success to the SEC and the city."There's a real ambition about where the SEC wants to go, and the opportunity to work alongside such an experienced team to help secure the right conferences for the future was something I really wanted to be part of," he addedCampbell joins the SEC at an exciting time for the business as it continues to strengthen its position in the international association market. This year, the venue has welcomed landmark events including the American Geophysical Union's Ocean Sciences Meeting which was held outside North America for the first time, and the ERA Annual Congress, Europe's largest nephrology conference, which attracted record attendance.Recent conference wins include the 25th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power Transmission and the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2030.Dawn Lauder, Director of Conference Sales at the SEC, added: "Campbell is very well known and respected in the international association community and has spent years championing the SEC, Glasgow and Scotland on the global stage.“Every major congress the SEC hosts brings academic, clinical and commercial knowledge to Scottish institutions, creating lasting intellectual capital. Campbell’s experience and industry knowledge will be invaluable as we seek to build on our success to date and deliver more major international conferences for the venue. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
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