Originally the private chapel for this impressive building, the Avon Room is located on the first-floor and features a dance floor and private kitchen. It’s a marvellous suite, ideal for weddings, conferences and large celebrations for up to 130 people.
The Kennet, adjacent to the Avon Room, can be used in conjunction with the Avon as a reception area or separately as a venue for meetings, smaller weddings or private dining. It’s a smart, compact space with elegant furnishings and, for those who love a mystery, there’s a hidden 'bookcase' bar.
The Admiralty Room is a warm, refined, wood-panelled setting, ideal for board meetings and private dining. The parquet floor and open fireplaces add to the ambiance of this splendid space.
The Morrison Room blends classic lines with the latest tech. Featuring a beautiful, long mahogany table with comfortable chairs, plus state-of-the-art video conferencing technology, the Morrison Room will easily accommodate up to 10 people.
An intimate, charming space with elegant décor suited for smaller capacity dinners, parties and conferences. Floor to ceiling windows reveal panoramic views of the racecourse with doors that open out onto the balcony.
The Royal Crescent is modern, spacious and light. The large, carpeted floor space is ideal for conferences, banqueting and wedding fairs. In addition, the balcony provides views of the landscape so your guests can spill out for extra breathing space.
We have a set of nine suites with balconies, ideal for holding smaller meetings or breakout groups. All in a light, modern décor with lovely views. Take as many as you need.
This functional suite offers a sizeable space suitable for a number of events. Complete with access to the Beaufort Suite, as well as a champagne lawn accompanying a patio with outdoor seating and parasols. This flexible space has a lot to offer.
On ground level, the 1811 Bar provides the solution for a registration or reception area for welcoming your delegates. Similarly, this could double as a break out space or buffet area, separate from the upstairs exhibition spaces if you desired.
Our rooftop terrace underneath an iconic sail canopy is perfect for networking, receptions and summer parties. Whether you want al-fresco dining or an inspiring space for informal drinks where up to 200 guests can mingle freely, this is one of the course’s most coveted areas.
This beautiful glass-fronted marquee boasts views that span out to the parade ring, with a champagne lawn for guests to traipse out onto. It’s looks are matched only by its functionality as this space can host hundreds of guests and split into multiple sections, making it adaptable for any event. From exhibitions with different sectors or conferences with different workshops, this picturesque space can work uniquely for your event.
This has all the charm of a traditional bar but the flexibility to accommodate theatre, cabaret or reception styles of up to 100 guests.
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7th October 26, International: Start-ups and scale-ups will have access to up to £3.5m of investment capital across the cohort and a programme of coaching, pitching and commercial opportunities, as IBTM World confirms the remainder of the 15 investors to its Ignite programme this year.Delivered by IBTM World in partnership with specialist growth consultancy allpoints, Ignite has been designed to put ambitious businesses directly in front of investors actively looking for opportunities within the events industry and its wider technology and service ecosystem.The investor group brings significant experience of building, buying, investing in and exiting businesses, with more than 25 successful exits, acquisitions and investments represented across the cohort.Ahead of the show, start-ups and scale-ups will receive dedicated coaching and investment-readiness support from allpoints, helping founders sharpen their investment proposition, and ensure their business is focused on the needs and opportunities shaping the business events industry.At IBTM World, they will have the opportunity to pitch on the Future Stage, network and meet investors and tap into IBTM World’s buyer diary to secure pre-scheduled meetings with potential customers from across the global business events industry, opening their businesses to a much broader international community of buyers and event professionals.Max Fellows, Founder and CEO of allpoints, said: “£3.5m of potential investment gets attention, but Ignite is about more than putting money on the table. These are pre-qualified investors who are actively looking for opportunities, backed by people with first-hand experience of growing, acquiring, investing in and exiting businesses.“We’ll be working with the entrepreneurs ahead of the show, so they arrive prepared to make the most of that access. Add the Future Stage, the IBTM World diary and thethousands of buyers and event professionals attending the show, and the opportunity becomes much bigger than an investment pitch.”Claudia Hall, Exhibition Director, IBTM World, added: “Ignite gives start-ups and scale-ups something incredibly difficult to recreate independently: access to investment, expertise, potential customers and an international industry community in one place.“We want to see the next generation of businesses bringing their ideas to IBTM World and using the platform to accelerate what happens next. With the investor community already in place and ready to engage, there has never been a better opportunity to join us as a start-up.”Start-up spaces for Ignite remain available, but limited, with the final cohort now taking shape ahead of IBTM World, which takes place in Barcelona from 17–19 November.Successful applicants will gain access to the full Ignite programme, including investor introductions, coaching and investment-readiness support, Future Stage pitching, the Ignite Lounge, the IBTM diary and the wider international buyer and event professional community attending the show.Applications are now open
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Coastal Cruises Poole invites the community to join a very special farewell cruise as one of Poole Harbour’s most familiar ships prepares to make her final departure.On Monday 12th October 2026, Coastal Cruises Poole will take to the water to escort Barfleur on her final sailing from Poole, marking the end of an era for a vessel that has been a much-loved sight in the harbour for more than three decades.For generations of local residents and visitors, Barfleur has been part of the fabric of Poole’s maritime landscape, carrying thousands of passengers between Poole and Cherbourg and becoming an instantly recognisable sight as she arrived and departed from the port.Now, members of the public will have the opportunity to be out on the water to witness her final departure and give her a proper Poole send-off.Coastal Cruises Poole’s Solent Scene will depart from Poole Quay at 7.30am sharp, with passengers able to enjoy bacon baps, tea and coffee as they begin this unique morning on the water.The boat will sail close to the Ro-Ro berth to watch Barfleur’s final loading before taking up position for a special farewell sail-past. In accordance with the Harbour Master’s Notice, Solent Scene will then follow approximately 50 metres astern as Barfleur makes her way out of Poole Harbour.The cruise is expected to return between 9.00am and 9.30am.Carol Scott, Director of Coastal Cruises Poole, said:“Barfleur has been such an important part of Poole’s maritime story for over 30 years, and for many people she has been a familiar sight throughout their lives. We wanted to give people the opportunity to come together, get out on the water and give her the farewell she deserves.“It will undoubtedly be an emotional morning, but also a celebration of the memories, journeys and connections Barfleur has created over the years. We are honoured to be able to play a small part in this very special moment in Poole’s maritime history.”Passengers are encouraged to wrap up warm and bring their cameras for what promises to be a unique opportunity to witness a piece of Poole’s maritime history from the water.
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