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World Class Venues

If you're still wondering why Liverpool has become a natural choice for conference organisers (apart from its central location), consider its range of venues. There are the purpose-built exhibition and event centres, refurbished treasures from the city's seafaring heyday, academic establishments and unique - some would say quirky - venues that will make any conference a memorable experience.

The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool and the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, opening to coincide with the City of Culture 2008, were designed specifically for conferencing and exhibitions, and blend the latest technology with accommodation to produce a perfect conference environment.

Aintree Racecourse, home to the world-famous Grand National, has also recently undergone a multi-million-pound upgrade to both its sporting and conferencing venues. Haydock Park, on the road to St Helens, is another racing venue that offers polished and professional facilities. Delegates at these places might be tempted to have a flutter if dates coincide, but the choice of venue will certainly be no gamble.

Sefton Park's Palm House is a sparkling jewel of Victorian ambition, whose original use was as a vast greenhouse for the fruits of empire, and part of it remains the home of Liverpool's Botanical Collection. However, today it is a multi-purpose venue for artistic performances, exhibitions and conferences, and is guaranteed to host an unforgettable and professional event.

St George's Hall is the first thing visitors see when emerging from the main entrance of Lime Street Station, and it's truly breathtaking. Neo-Classical columns, statues and opulence date the building firmly in the mid-nineteenth century of its foundation. Following a major refurbishment inside and out, the Hall reopened on St George's Day 2007, and is now a venue for conferences and events that cannot help but be positively influenced by the stunning surroundings.

Knowsley Hall is the historic home of the Earl of Derby, but it fulfils the very modern needs of conference and event organisers who choose to get together in contemplative surroundings of the extensive grounds.