Conference Venues

Keele University Conferences and Events, Staffordshire

Voted 6^th in The 2016 Telegraph ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful Universities’, the majestic Grade II mansion Keele Hall set within acres of parkland is complemented by the contemporary Campus meeting facilities, residences and extensive sports facilities all provide an excellent backdrop to your event.

Chancellor’s Building
Located at the heart of the campus, Chancellors Building offers 5 lecture theatres– the largest being the 400-seated Westminster Theatre, plus a further 24 syndicate rooms. The 650 m² Exhibition Suite with its own registration, foyer and gallery are ideal for networking events. In addition to this, we also have the Walter Moberly, Medical School, Dorothy Hodgkin and Hornbeam buildings, all with their own tiered theatres and flat-floored meeting rooms.
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Sports Centre
In 2016, a £3M investment to the Sports Centre enhanced the facilities to offer; full size 3G pitch, multi-use 3G pitch, outdoor basketball, beach volleyball, outdoor tennis courts, netball courts, astro turf and cricket wicket.  In addition, there is a gymnasium, several fitness studios and the gymnasium provides additional exhibition or meeting space.
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Keele Hall
The stunning Grade 2 listed Keele Hall includes the magnificent Ballroom, which is the largest conference and banqueting venue in Staffordshire. It comes complete with fully-integrated audio and visual facilities, making it a flexible space ideal for exhibitions, conferences and banqueting up to 500 guests.

The Salvin Room: This was formerly The Drawing Room and features the beautifully sculptured and painted original ceiling decorations. This ornate room is complemented by views to both the Italian Gardens and Keele Hall lakes, and is ideal for conferences for up to 115 theatre, 70 cabaret style, and banqueting for up to 95 guests.

The Old Library: Complemented by the original lower and upper library, with views of the Italian Gardens, the Old Library is ideal for small meetings or as a breakout room. The room can hold up to 40 delegates theatre style, drinks receptions for up to 50 and caters for up to 36 dining.
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Keele Management Centre
Located in the village of Keele, with 20 bedrooms available year round, the management centre has four meeting rooms ideal for smaller meetings, training and interviews. The lounge area opens out onto a small enclosed garden and catering is provided by Hawthorns restaurant.
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