We pride ourselves in being
at the forefront of the UK’s searchable database for conference/meeting
rooms. With just over 10,000 UK Conference venues currently listed and
over 12,500, internationally you can be sure to find a venue that matches
your exact requirements and budget.

Simply click
here to start searching for venues that match your requirements. If
you are looking to book a conference you can simply let us know your requirements
by clicking
here and let our expert team of Venue Finders do the searching for
you. We offer you a FREE personalised service, so every time you place
an enquiry you will be assigned a dedicated Venue Finder, who will use
their vast knowledge and experience to identify the best venue and obtain
the best possible price for your conference, meeting or event.

No request is too large or small for our expert team who will use their
experience and contacts to negotiate the best rates, taking advantage
of ’seasonal offers and discounted rates available in the market
place. We will assist you through the planning process and offer you a
minimum of three options that match your exact requirements within a time
frame that suits you. We try our best to act upon every enquiry within
an hour. We work on an industry standard commission for any bookings we
place and commission does not affect the price you receive in any way.
In fact, we challenge anyone to secure better rates.

It’s simple really, this is our business, we have the knowledge
of venues, the experience and the contacts and we will negotiate on your
behalf to ensure you receive preferential rates and value for money. We
are a free Venue Finding service saving you time, hassle and money.
If you are a venue and interested in listing your venue with us then please
click here
for more information.
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Simon Thompson– Managing Director
Simon Thompson is Director and Co-Founder of Conferences:UK, ConferenceVenues.com and ConferencesGroup. Simon is a council member for the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) and strongly supports Accreditation in Meetings (AIM). Simon is passionate about transforming our successful UK business into the World No.1 Hotel and Conference Booking Agency.
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William Berry– Director
William Berry is Director and Co-Founder of Conferences UK, conferencenvenues.com and venues.net. He is passionate about the business and is confident it will achieve its ambition of being the Worlds No1 Conference Venue Finding Agency by 2012. This is the latest in a series of successful ventures with Simon Thompson. For more information on William please see: WilliamBerry.com
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Jill Mearns– Financial Control
Jill has gained over 20 years experience in the accounting profession; firstly as the accounts manager for a busy medical equipment company, then diversifying into self employment looking after payroll and financial records for 40 local businesses. Her role as Financial Controller with the Conferences Group team exercises her wide range of knowledge and experience, in an exciting, forward thinking and fast growing business environment.
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Leanne Fitter– Team Leader
Leanne Joined Conferences: UK in November 2008 and was promoted to Team Leader in April 2010. Leanne has previously worked for a corporate booking agent and brings management experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the role.
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Greg Knight– Corporate Sales Manager
Greg was appointed as Corporate Sales Manager in April 2010, having originally joined ConferencesGroup as Venue Sales Executive in August 2008. Greg is responsible for delivering consistent client growth and is involved in a series of strategic expansion projects. Greg has previously held Account Management positions in the Telecommunications and IT Industry, working for THUS plc and Nimans Ltd
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Julie Humphrey– Receptionist
My role as receptionist at Conferences UK is very rewarding and enjoyable. No two days are ever the same!
My role includes taking calls from venues and prospective clients and transferring them to our very efficient and friendly venue finding agents.
During the day I also welcome people into our office offering them hospitality as they wait to meet one of the members of our team..
If you ever get to visit us here at Conferences UK in our very unusual and amazing building I promise you a very friendly welcome and a good cup of coffee.
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Richard Newman– Venue Sales Executive
Richard was appointed as Venue Sales Executive in June 2009 and is responsible for developing and building relationships and partnerships with new and existing venues. Richard has spent many years in both Sales and Operations in the Hotel, Conference and Hospitality industry and looks forward to playing an active role in the development of ConferencesGroup
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Stan Posner– Venue Sales Executive
Stan was appointed Venue Sales Executive in May 2008 having previously gained considerable experience and contacts in the hotel industry in various hotel sales management roles. Stan is passionate about building strong relationships with venues with the aim of increasing their profitability.
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Karen Goldstraw– Venue Finder
Karen is the longest serving venue finder, having joined the company in 2005. Karen enjoys the variety of the role, finds no two days are the same but is equally happy dealing with the challenges of events for over 500 delegates to smaller requests for 10 or less attendees. Karen's experience and venue knowledge ensures she always finds the right venue. within the client's budget.
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Val Hill– Accounts Assistant
Val Hill joined Conferences:UK during January 2010 as Accounts Assistant to the Financial Controller. She has been employed within the accounting field for most of her working life in sales, purchases and production operations and brings a wealth of experience to the company.
Conferences:UK provides for Val yet another aspect in the everchanging world of administration.
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Aimee Richardson– Corporate Sales Executive
Aimée is responsible for sourcing and developing partnerships with clients throughout the UK, who may, and do, benefit from our FREE Expert Venue Finding service. Using the knowledge and skills she has gained over the last 6 years working within the hotel industry, Aimee is passionate about helping clients save money and time with the reliable and efficient customer service Conferences UK delivers.
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Elspeth Lloyd– Venue Finder
Elspeth joins the company with a degree in Events Management and has obtained a wealth of hands on experience by working in properties in the USA and Ireland. For the past three years Elspeth has worked for a large corporate booking agency and brings to the company valuable expertise and experience in worldwide venue finding and events.
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Jayne Quarmby– Venue Finder
Having worked in the events industry for over three years, Jayne has a passion for helping all clients find the perfect venue that match their exact requirements. She have spent four years studying International Tourism Management and travelling around the world seeing lots of amazing places. Jayne look's forward to hearing from you in the future so we can begin to discuss your event(s) in more detail - wherever the location she is sure to help find you the perfect venue so please do not hesitate in contacting Jayne on 0845 351 9917.
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Rachel Thorpe– Venue Finder
Rachel joined the group having completed a 3 year hospitality management degree, and has gained a wealth of experience working in the Hotel conference industry.
Rachel is enjoying her new venture at Conferences UK and is looking forward to using her expertise and experience to assist clients to find the exact venue that meets their requirements and budget.
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Samantha Dickinson– Administrator
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