Nottingham Venues – East Midlands Conference Centre / Orchard Hotel / Jubilee Hotel & Conference Centre
- Bedrooms
- 308
- Meeting Rooms
- 35
- Max Capacity (theatre)
- 1000
- Onsite Parking Spaces
- 250
Overview
East Midlands Conference Centre
Established in 1994, the East Midlands Conference Centre is a cornerstone for events. Known for its architectural elegance,it has a multitude of rooms and state-in-the-art facilities, enjoying a prime position next to the Orchard Hotel & Restaurant.
Best for: Large events, gala dinners, multi-day events, weddings, meetings.
Examples: Corporate conferences, summer camps, awards ceremonies, festive parties.
Total Capacity: 10-1,000 attendees.
The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences
Nestled on the Jubilee Campus, this venue serves as an all-in-one solution for both business and leisure. It has been transformed into a flexible space with top-notch meeting facilities and cosy accommodation. Plus, the Spoke Cafe is perfect for a coffee and a catch-up.
Best for: Meetings, exhibitions, team building, training days, residential conferences.
Examples: Networking events, team away days, departmental off-sites, board meetings.
Total Capacity: 10-250 attendees.
Campus Venues
For those on a budget, Campus Venues offers a range of spaces, from educational facilities to athletic venues across various campuses.
Best for: Summer schools, sports events, exhibitions, filming, lectures.
Examples: Meetings, academic seminars, grassroot sports tournaments, associations.
Total Capacity: 10-3,000 attendees.
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
The Orchard Hotel provides a serene, modern setting for meetings and events. It excels in combining business and leisure amenities with convenient overnight accommodation.
Best for: Private dinners, banquets, small business meetings, overnight stays.
Examples: Anniversary celebrations, client dinners, team-building events, celebrations, weekend getaways.
Total Capacity: 10-120 attendees.
Features & Facilities
Green Sustainable Venue
East Midlands Conference Centre has a feature Video wall and digital signage throughout.
Award winning 4* Orchard Eco Hotel built to the highest environmental standards.
Fully DDA Compliant, including 5 accessible bedrooms rooms, quiet room and prayer room for event delegates.
Set on 330 acres of historic green University of Nottingham parkland, ideal for wellbeing and teambuilding events.
Purpose Built Hotels & Conference Centres
Meeting space from 5 to 1000 delegates. Over 40 meeting rooms with Exhibition space over 2000 sq.
Offering 308 bedrooms at The Orchard Hotel and The Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre.
3000+ bedrooms within Halls of Residence during Easter, Summer, and Winter vacation.
Dedicated in-house AV Team with inbuilt Video wall and Hybrid offerings.
Access to the £40m David Ross Sports Village.
Meeting / Event Spaces
Meeting Room Capacities
| Room Name | Standing | Theatre | u shape | Boardroom | Classroom | Cabaret | Banquet | Exclusive Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banqueting Suite
|
1500 | 1000 | - | - | 280 | 360 | 480 | 800 |
Conference Theatre
|
- | 520 | - | - | - | 150 | 180 | 520 |
Conference Suite 1 & 2
|
- | 100 | 36 | 36 | 42 | - | - | - |
Conference Suite 3
|
- | 120 | 46 | 46 | 48 | - | - | - |
Conference Suite 4
|
- | 80 | 24 | 24 | 24 | - | - | - |
Gallery Suite (can be split into 3 rooms)
|
- | 115 | - | 50 | 45 | - | - | - |
Brailsford Suite
|
- | 80 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 60 | 50 | - |
Worcester Suite
|
- | 50 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 40 | - | - |
Discovery Suite
|
- | 40 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 20 | - | - |
Russet Suite
|
- | 12 | 8 | 10 | - | 8 | - | - |
Auditorium
|
- | 250 | - | - | - | 160 | - | - |
Raleigh 1
|
- | 140 | - | - | 40 | 90 | - | - |
Triumph 1
|
- | 60 | - | 20 | - | 40 | - | - |
Meeting Room 7
|
- | 55 | - | 24 | - | 30 | - | - |
Meeting Room 8
|
- | 70 | - | 28 | - | 48 | - | - |
Location
Drive – located in the heart of the Midlands, just off the M1 motorway (J25)
Car Parking – free car parking onsite with 230 spaces including 8 electric charging points at the Orchard Hotel and 43 spaces at Jubilee.
Train – excellent transport links, 4 miles from Nottingham Train Station (London 90 minutes by train and with direct tram links to venue).
Air – 12 miles from East Midlands Airport, with over 40 European routes.