Meet us at CHS Birmingham 2024

Encompassing cities, coast and countryside, the west of England offers a wealth of inspiring and practical event venues, perfect for corporate, association or incentive business. Whether meeting at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world's first luxury liner, networking next to the Roman Baths in the double UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath or dining under the wings of the last Concorde to fly, the region offers your delegates an experience to remember. Alongside the many exciting activities to enjoy in Bristol and Bath, our close proximity to the Cotswolds, Mendips and Stonehenge provides lots of exciting experiences for delegates wishing to extend their stay either before or after their conference. 

Who are Meet Bristol & Bath?   

Meet Bristol & Bath is the Convention Bureau for the two cities and the west of England. We offer impartial support and advice to help bring your next event or incentive group to our region. Our complimentary services include; 

• Negotiating venue and accommodation rates.

• Creation of bespoke accommodation booking website for delegates. 

• Arranging site inspections of our cities and venues. 

• Content support including destination images, film and visitor guides 

• Advice and support relating to external funding applications. 

• Connection to other experts within the city and region. 

• Helping to make the most of the delegate’s stay by suggesting social programmes and itineraries. 

• Advice and assistance in generating a positive impact and legacy. 

We are delighted to return to CHS Birmingham 2024.    

We will be showcasing the region’s meeting, incentive, conference and event offering at the annual trade show which is taking place at the ICC, Birmingham on Tuesday 28th October. Partnering with the Bureau on the stand are seven exciting venues – Aerospace Bristol, De Vere Tortworth Court, DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House, Eastwood Park, The Bristol, Thornbury Castle and We The Curious.  

To find out more information about Bristol, Bath and the west of England come and meet Helen Applin and Vicki Webb from Meet Bristol & Bath at CHS Birmingham on stand C33.  

Introducing our stand sharers    

Aerospace Bristol 

Aerospace Bristol offers the exclusive opportunity to stage your event under the last Concorde to fly or in one of the museum's purpose-built meeting rooms.  

The venue can host a variety of different events, from small meetings, large conferences, drinks receptions and evening banquets. Aerospace Bristol also offers smaller meeting rooms, which are named after key Concorde destinations plus there is also a 146-seat lecture theatre. With the Concorde hangar being over 2,000 sq metres, it is a perfect venue to fit over 500 guests in a banquet layout or over 1,000 guests for an exhibition.   

Need a large space with a unique selling point? The Concorde hangar can be hired exclusively for larger events and exhibitions.  

Plus, whilst on-site, all delegates will also have complimentary access to go on board Concorde and visit the rest of the museum, which tells the story of more than a century of Bristol's aerospace history.  

To find out more about this exciting venue then come arrange a meeting with Lauren Monkhouse.   

De Vere Tortworth Court 

Situated on the southernmost edge of the beautiful Cotswolds in the heart of 30 acres of rolling countryside, Tortworth Mansion House is a truly majestic country house hotel.  Only two hours from London, 1.5 hours from Birmingham and 15 minutes from Bristol is the South West’s perfect MICE venue – De Vere Tortworth Court.   

With 201 bedrooms, 14 event spaces, restaurants, a spa and gym the hotel offers all the “standard” requirements you would need, however nothing at De Vere Tortworth Court is delivered as “standard”. 97 of the 201 bedrooms are De Vere Reserve deluxe rooms and suites with 55 located in the Mansion House.  De Vere Reserve offers a sense of luxury on arrival perfect for those high-end luxury away days and board meetings.    

The Westminster Suite is the largest and most flexible event space, holding up to 350 delegates, it offers built in AV, the ability to spilt into four additional sections, its own breakout and bar and it connects directly to the Atrium. The Orangery, dating from the 18th century with its glassed domed ceiling is the ideal private dining space for up to 120 guests with its own bar, private kitchen and patio. The Tipi at Tortworth caters for up to 80 guests and is perfect for summer get togethers or Christmas celebrations.     

To find out more about this beautiful hotel then arrange a meeting with Patricia Marqués Silva 

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House 

Discover the perfect venue for your next corporate event or private function at DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House. The hotel takes pride in offering extensive meeting and event facilities, tailored to accommodate our guests’ needs. With eleven remarkable meeting rooms, ranging in capacity from intimate gatherings of four to large-scale events hosting up to 400 guests, they provide the ideal setting for every occasion. 

The impressive suites are designed to cater to a variety of events, including product launches, exhibitions, business meetings, and team-building exercises. So, whether you’re planning a small boardroom discussion or a grand conference, our flexible spaces can be customised to suit your requirements. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and elegant furnishings, our meeting rooms create an ambience of professionalism and sophistication. 

The dedicated event planning team is committed to ensuring the success of your event, assisting you every step of the way to guarantee a seamless experience. From audiovisual support to gourmet catering options, they offer comprehensive services to make your event exceptional. Choose DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House for your next meeting or function, and let them provide the perfect backdrop for your success. 

Make an appointment with Claire Jones on stand C33 to find out more about this lovely venue. 

Eastwood Park 

Eastwood Park Training and Conference Centre is a magnificent Victorian mansion and estate situated within the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.  Conveniently located 1 mile from J14 of the M5, Eastwood Park is easily accessible from Bristol, Gloucester, South Wales and the Midlands.  Our versatile range of conference and training rooms can accommodate meetings and events for up to 150 delegates, creating the ideal environment for assessment centres and recruitment days. Combining 16 conference and meeting rooms plus 70 bedrooms, with 200 acres of gardens and grounds, it is an ideal setting for all manner of offsite business meetings, conferences & outdoor team build corporate events.  Extensive gardens and grounds  along with our beautiful terrace with extensive views over  the Berkeley Vale provide the space for outside team building events and corporate functions 

To find out more about this exciting venue then come arrange a meeting with Kerry Watson.   

The Bristol 

The Bristol with 187 rooms is part of a family-owned collection of luxury and urban hotels, providing modern style and warmth in the waterside creative quarter of Bristol. With its modernist façade and warm contemporary design, it enjoys an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting and eclectic cities, as well as a central role in the local business community.  

Against the attractive harbour backdrop sits the hotel’s fully dedicated Meetings & Events Centre, which has a separate entrance and its own lobby and lounge area.  Offering nine elegantly appointed event spaces, generous lobby and break-out areas, the best in technology and the dexterity to handle any kind of event from sales conferences to executive board meetings, training seminars to interviews and weddings to Christmas parties, The Bristol ensures that doing business is always a pleasure.   

The hotel has always been a firm favourite with Bristolians and visitors alike. Its unique location and lively ambience, coupled with an exceptionally warm welcome and ‘can do’ service, ensures that The Bristol becomes a home from home. Throughout the hotel, the ethos is one of real warmth and thoughtfulness, delivered by a dedicated and professional team. The definition of success is for guests to feel that the hotel is more akin to a home and therefore will want to return again and again. 

To find out more about this exciting venue then come arrange a meeting with Louise Herron.   

Thornbury Castle 

Built in the 16th century, with impressive Tudor architecture and features, Thornbury Castle, is a five-star deluxe Relais and Chateaux Tudor castle in the heart of Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds.  

Once the honeymoon retreat of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Thornbury Castle now acts as an inspiring setting for meetings, and conferences, private dining, and exclusive events. Set within extensive grounds perfect for a wide variety of unique and exciting team building activities and corporate summer fun days and BBQ’S. 

Inspiring and invigorating, impressive and intimate; these are the qualities that set the castle and its grounds apart as a wonderfully impactful setting for meetings, team building and training. Located within 30 minutes from Bristol City Centre and Bristol Parkway, our distinct event spaces are able to accommodate up to 70 guests. 

To find out more about this stunning venue then schedule a meeting with Joanne Reeves on stand C33 at CHS Birmingham. 

We The Curious 

Where else can you take a trip around the solar system before dinner? Or sip some fizz over a giant game of chess? Bristol's science centre, We The Curious, reopens this July with a fully refurbished venue hire suite, offering a unique corporate event space that embodies the city's sense of fun and passion for discovery and innovation. 

The 3D Planetarium, over 200 interactive exhibits and the intriguing Project What If exhibition provide inspiration and a chance to play and relax. Upstairs, the versatile spaces are ideal for meetings, training and networking events, award ceremonies and dinners for up to 300 people. The light and airy Rosalind Franklin Room has integrated AV and break- out rooms, as well as access to the rooftop terraces, making it perfect for larger events and conferences.  

Centrally located on Bristol’s historic harbourside, the venue is well connected to public transport. Sustainability is also top of the agenda here, with the educational charity working hard to achieve net zero by 2030. 

To find out more about this exciting venue then come meet us at CHS Birmingham on stand C33, where we will be joined by Aisha Eveleigh.