Located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned.
Our Leofric Room is located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 20 people boardroom style.
Located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned.
Located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned and has its own private bar in the room and access to outside patio area. Sound Proofing partition.
Located on the ground floor next to Seymour Suite One, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned and has access to outside patio area.
Main function room at the hotel, made up of Seymour Suite One and Seymour Suite Two. Located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned and has its own private bar in the room and private patio.
Located on the ground floor, has natural daylight and is fully air-conditioned.
The crown jewel within the Sandy Park complex, the spacious and light-filled Exeter Suite - which boasts two private bars - is the largest on site and boasts the latest in audio-visual technology including: four high-definition data projectors with 4.4m wide screens, two additional projector screens, five large plasma screens and an internal PA system, with a selection of microphones on offer to suit different requirements.
Not only ideal for conferencing and meeting space, the fully air-conditioned Exeter Suite has hosted awards shows, business exhibitions, charity gala events, as well as events put on by Sandy Park itself, including Comedy Nights, Ministry of Sound and in-house sporting events.
The suite also has a high definition camera, allowing speakers or other activities to be displayed across the screens both in the Exeter Suite and throughout the building. Delegates and organisers can enjoy wireless streaming of videos and presentations from their devices to the screens via the Apple TV system installed.
One of the most interesting and practical features of this suite is that it can be split into two rooms by a floor to ceiling partition wall. Each of these rooms can comfortably seat up to 390 guests. This convenient feature lends itself very well to meetings or events that require either a separate breakout space, networking zone, exhibition area or catering space.
One of the most interesting and practical features of the Exeter Suite is that it can be split into two rooms by a floor to ceiling partition wall. Each of these rooms can comfortably seat up to 390 guests. This convenient feature lends itself very well to meetings or events that require either a separate breakout space, networking zone, exhibition area or catering space.
One of the most interesting and practical features of the Exeter Suite is that it can be split into two rooms by a floor to ceiling partition wall. Each of these rooms can comfortably seat up to 390 guests. This convenient feature lends itself very well to meetings or events that require either a separate breakout space, networking zone, exhibition area or catering space.
The County Suite is conveniently situated adjacent from the Exeter Suite, offering an ideal room to provide either a reception, break-out space, exhibition zone or catering area for any event taking place in the much-larger Exeter Suite.
With its large ceilings and state-of-the-art technology, the Suite also provides the perfect setting for smaller conferencing and meetings needs. Not only is it air-conditioned, spacious and with disabled access, but its unique lay-out means it remains a popular setting for clients, both new and returning, who are keen to make full use of its capacity.
The County Suite, situated on the first floor, also offers a large private bar along with a Panasonic SOLID SHINE HD Laser projector with 4m x 2.25m screen, 4 Plasma screens (2 x 75", 1 x 60", 1 x 42"), Apple TV, vMix and WiFi.
The Chiefs Suite is situated adjacent from the Estuary Suite and is therefore an excellent room to either provide a reception, registration or breakout area for any event taking place in the larger Estuary Suite.
The Suite's serene interior offers a warm and easy-going ambiance, which makes it the ideal event space to fit with the colours and theming for any dinner, party or wedding. The floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the pristine Exeter Chiefs pitch towards East Devon and the Exe Estuary.
Capable of comfortably seating a maximum of 220 guests, the Chiefs Suite has its own private bar as well as seven seminar suites in close proximity, making it an ideal location for any potential breakout areas.
The space is fitted with a Panasonic SOLID SHINE HD Laser Projector with 4m wide screen plus three plasma screens.
The Chiefs Suite has full disabled access and is also fully air-conditioned.
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Hilton Birmingham Metropole is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long programme of “50 Acts of Kindness”, bringing together staff, guests and the local community through a series of thoughtful gestures, wellbeing initiatives and fundraising activities. The landmark anniversary provides an opportunity for the hotel – one of the UK’s largest residential conference and events venues – to reflect on five decades of hospitality while giving something back to the people who help make it such a vibrant hub for meetings, events and travel. The initiative began in January with a focus on team wellbeing offering staff the chance to take part in Reiki sessions on Blue Monday. In February, the focus shifted to guests, with a series of surprise treats designed to enhance their stay. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the hotel gave out 50 red roses to guests checking in, creating a memorable welcome for visitors arriving at the property. Guests checking in throughout the month were also invited to take part in a scratch card giveaway, with each guest receiving a card and the chance to win one of 50 prizes, such as cocktail experiences, complimentary suite upgrades and champagne. Looking ahead, the anniversary celebrations will also include a significant fundraising challenge. In June, members of the Hilton Birmingham Metropole team will take on a 50km hike in the Lake District, raising money for charity as part of the 50th anniversary programme. The initiative will also extend beyond the hotel itself. In the coming months, team members will be heading out into the local community to deliver a number of community-led projects, including volunteering at local charity Birmingham Dogs Home in April, helping to spread the spirit of the “50 Acts of Kindness” campaign more widely. Nicola Betley, General Manager for Hilton Birmingham Metropole said:“Celebrating 50 years is an important milestone for the hotel and a moment to recognise the people who have helped shape our journey – from our team members to our guests and the local community. Our ‘50 Acts of Kindness’ initiative is about creating positive moments, whether that’s supporting the wellbeing of our team, surprising guests with thoughtful gestures or giving back through charity and community projects. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary while reinforcing the values that sit at the heart of hospitality.” The programme will continue throughout the year with further acts of kindness planned, reflecting Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s ongoing commitment to people, community and creating memorable experiences for guests and event organisers alike.
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Corporate event planners are increasingly prioritising experience-led ‘social-ready’ venues that do more than host meetings, according to Royal Windsor Racecourse, part of YourVenue, which represents 16 UK racecourses.Planners are seeking locations that provide shareable, Instagram-worthy moments and enhance delegate engagement — a trend that has shaped enquiries at Royal Windsor Racecourse.“Planners aren’t just booking a space anymore,” says Julie Coates-Walker, Group Head of Sales at Arena Racing Company (ARC). “They want venues that create built-in content opportunities — from striking arrival experiences to visually engaging settings and experiences.”At Royal Windsor, enquiries and bookings are being driven by its unique boat arrival on the Thames, creating a dramatic first impression for delegates, as well as its on-site pub — now known as the Fitzdares Arms, following its refurbishment for a Marvel film and current sponsorship by Fitzdares — which provides a distinctive hospitality setting that sparks conversation and social engagement.The venue’s wider infrastructure further enhances the experience, with Airstreams offering street food and container bars serving bespoke cocktails — all designed to create vibrant, highly Instagrammable moments for guests.“With summer bookings on the rise, planners are increasingly seeking venues that combine wow-factor, social amplification, and experiential programming,” says Julie. “Royal Windsor Racecourse is a prime example of this emerging trend.”Jimmy Wallace , Executive Director, Windsor Racecourse, adds: “Our clients increasingly want experiences that inspire delegates and create content naturally. Royal Windsor Racecourse’s combination of riverside views, heritage, and immersive elements like the Fitzdares Arms and our food and drink offerings allow us to deliver that — creating memorable events that stand out.”Julie concludes: “We are seeing this demand across all of our racecourses nationwide. With each venue offering large-scale, distinctive, and outdoor spaces for conferences, meetings, summer parties, exhibitions, team-building exercises, and corporate hospitality, we can support planners in delivering immersive, content-rich events.”
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