National Conference Centre & Motorcycle Museum
Bickenhill
Birmingham
West Midlands
B92 0EJ
Overview
With in excess of 1000 free parking spaces and 4 electric charging points, 13 private event spaces that deliver over 49,000 ft2 of flexible space and 200Mbps of super-fast WIFI - you couldn’t wish for a more flexible venue. With capacities of up to 1400 theatre style and up to 1000 banqueting capacity in each of the two main suites, the venue is ideal for large-scale productions, product launches, sales conference and Gala Dinners or awards. It can also cater to smaller meetings, more intimate dinner parties and even roadshows, making great use of the 204,000 ft2 external space. Based at The National Motorcycle Museum we also have the world’s largest collection of British built motorbikes celebrating the glory years of the industry and sport.
Venue Awards
Best UK Unusual Venue, Meetings Category.
Meetings and Incentive Travel.
5 - Star Food Hygiene Rating 2017
Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations
Venue Styles
Banqueting Suite, Conference Centre, Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre, Museum/Gallery, Non Residential
Event Types
AGM, Assessment Centre, Awards Dinners, Away Day, Barbeque, Charity Ball, Christmas Package, Christmas Party, Company Fun Day, Conference, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Dinner Dance, Exam, Exhibition, Gala Dinner, Interviews, Lunch, Marquee Event, Meeting, Networking, Party, Presentation, Product Launch, Reception, Road Show, Seminar, Summer Party, Teambuilding, Training Course, Wedding
Restaurants
Museum Cafe
Parking
- 1000 Onsite Car parking spaces available
- 40 Onsite Coach parking spaces available
- 10 Onsite Electric Charging parking spaces available at £1.00 Per Hour
Bars
Corporate Responsibility
The company launched its CSR Strategy in December 2006 to recognise its social and environmental responsibility to the wider community; locally, regionally, nationally and globally. There are three principle strands: Charity of the Year sponsorship – Working with a charity is important in building relationships with the communities in which the company operates. Community support – Linking up with charities and charity liaison bodies, such as Business in the Community, which are local to our facilities. The giving of our time and expertise in this way is beneficial both for the personal development of the staff who get involved and the communities within which we work and live. Ethical purchasing and consumption of goods and services.Encouraging ethical principles and making informed decisions on the purchasing of goods and services across the company, considering where possible the ethical policies of suppliers alongside cost. As an example, we purchase local produce wherever possible
Onsite Facilities and Leisure
Marquee Space, Places of Interest, Wedding Licence, Lawns
Offsite Facilities and Leisure
Archery, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis/Squash, Golf - 18 Hole, Hunting, Lake, Medical Facility, Pony Trekking, River, Shopping Mall
Equipment
AV technician, Flipcharts, Internet Connection Cable, LCD/Data Projector, Lectern, Microphone, Screen, Wi-Fi
Venue Grounds
Landscaped courtyard garden, with lawn area and feature fountain, ideal for drinks receptions. Tarmac outdoor area for vehicle / exhibition display Field on site that can be used for team building, including motorised sports. Complimentary car parking for 700+ cars
Meeting & Event Room Capacities
| Room Name | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom + Back Projection | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Lunch / Dinner | Reception | Theatre | Theatre + Back Projection | U-Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Suite | 0 | 608 | 700 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 760 | 1600 | 1300 | 0 | 0 |
| Trafalgar Suite | 0 | 200 | 160 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 200 | 600 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| Waterloo Suite | 48 | 180 | 130 | 0 | 216 | 0 | 216 | 350 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Britannia Suite | 0 | 672 | 750 | 0 | 910 | 0 | 910 | 1800 | 1400 | 0 | 0 |
| Ballacraine Suite | 48 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 300 | 500 | 120 | 0 | 30 |
| Bracebridge Suite | 48 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 330 | 0 | 330 | 500 | 120 | 0 | 30 |
| Kirkmichael Suite | 32 | 40 | 48 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 80 | 250 | 90 | 0 | 26 |
| Balcony Suite | 24 | 45 | 50 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 120 | 70 | 0 | 20 |
| Crow's Nest Suite | 25 | 54 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| The Wardroom | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Premier Suite | 0 | 240 | 250 | 0 | 370 | 0 | 370 | 550 | 400 | 0 | 0 |
| The Compton Suite | 0 | 240 | 250 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 360 | 500 | 400 | 0 | 0 |
| Manxman Suite | 0 | 240 | 250 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 360 | 500 | 400 | 0 | 0 |
Location Map
Nearest train stations
- Birmingham International (0.9 miles)
- Hampton-in-Arden (1.1 miles)
- Marston Green (2.6 miles)
Nearest airports
- Birmingham International Airport (1.6 miles)
- East Midlands Airport (30.9 miles)
- Manchester Airport (67.7 miles)
Nearest motorways
- M42 JCT 7 (2.2 miles)
- M42 JCT 7A (2.2 miles)
- M6 JCT 4 (2.3 miles)
Directions
Located on Junction 6 of the M42. Follow the brown directional signs to The National Motorcycle Museum on all approaches. Just 5 minutes in a taxi from Birmingham International Train Station and also similar from Birmingham airport.
Pick Up and Drop Off
With 1000 FREE car park spaces onsite plus 10 electic car charging points there is an abundance of space for everyone.
The car park can also accommodate numerous coaches without any awkward turning circles.
Taxi drop off areas situated directly outside both entrances with fully accessible slip ways for wheelchairs.
Venue offers
Pick N Mix Your Event
Available from 16 April 2024 to 14 June 2024
Book your conference with us and pick n mix your own treat this Spring:Select one of our Pick N Mix
1 in 10 delegates go free. Complimentary syndicate roomComplimentary scones with clotted cream and jam with afternoon breakComplimentary bedroom for the organiser at our sister hotels Complimentary voucher for spa treatment at the Windmill Village Hotel
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