The Business Travel Magazine December/January 2018/19

DEPARTURES
Meeting in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes was once a
collection of towns and
villages, but was
transformed into a 'New
City' in the 1960s as part
of a government scheme
to relieve London's
housing congestion. Now
an economic success
story, Milton Keynes is
home to organisations
including Santander,
Volkswagen, Network Rail
and Mercedes Benz.
Wow factor
The Arena MK
This significant exhibitions and
event venue opened in 2014
and can host up to 3,500 for a
conference. It has numerous
offices, bars and green rooms
spread across three floors. The
space is pillarless and totally
customisable. The venue also
provides banqueting menus
and in-house production if
required. Due to the versatility
of the space, call for a quote.
Stadium Way, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, MK1 1ST
0844 902 7777 / arenamk.com
big, bold and
beautiful
Quirky venue
National Museum
of Computing
Events are hosted within its
galleries and displays, which
include WWII's famous Enigma
codebreaker. Facilities include
a 40-seater meeting room with
three large screens, buffet
catering options and wifi
throughout. Corporate events
have the option of private tours
with experts and so are priced
according to requirements.
Bletchley Park, Bletchley,
Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB
01908 374 708 / tnmoc.com
On a shoestring
The National
Badminton Centre
The world-class badminton
club can cater for meetings of
up to 100 delegates and rooms
can be set up in a range of
configurations. Conference
rooms feature AV, flipchart,
pens, tea and coffee, and a
buffet lunch is included. Room
hire for the smallest room
starts from £145 per day. DDRs
are available from £29.95.
Bradwell Road, Great Holm, Milton
Keynes, MK8 9LA / 01908 268 479 /
badmintonengland.com
Small but perfectly formed
Wired up
Out of town
Getting there
The city benefits from
direct mainline train services
from London Euston which
take less than an hour. By car,
Milton Keynes is accessible via
the M1 and the journey time
from London is upwards of
an hour.
Further information
Contact Destination
Milton Keynes for advice on
organising a conference or
event. Destinationmilton
keynes.co.uk has details of
venues and accommodation
available. Call 01908 688 293
or email info@destination
miltonkeynes.co.uk
Woughton House –
Mgallery by Sofitel
Situated just outside of town,
this elegant hotel has four
meeting rooms and a
Clubhouse Suite able to host up
to 250. A day meeting for ten
starts at £390 and includes AV
facilities, wifi, pastries and
buffet lunch. There are also
breakout spaces indoors and
out, plus walking trails to enjoy.
Newport Road, Woughton on the
Green, Milton Keynes, MK6 3LR
01908 661 919 / sofitel.accorhotels.
com/mgallery/milton-keynes
escape to the
country
Venue Cranfield
The facility comprises four
flexible venues in one,
which are suitable for
conferences, meetings,
and accommodation.
There are over 65 rooms
in all, suitable for up to 250
delegates. There is high-speed
wifi, a 24-hour reception,
exercise and leisure areas and
a licenced bar and restaurant.
Enquire for DDRs.
Duncan Road, Wharley End, Cranfield,
Bedfordshire, MK43 0HG
01234 754 885 / venuecranfield.co.uk
meetings
to the four
Whittlebury Hall
The 254-room hotel is located
20 minutes north of the
city and comprises 20
conference and training
suites, 28 syndicate
rooms, an executive
boardroom and three
private dining rooms. Event
organisers can also make use
of the two banqueting and
conference suites that can hold
up to 500 delegates. DDRs are
from £31 plus VAT.
Whittlebury, Towcester, NN12 8WP
01327 857 857 / whittlebury.com
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