The Venue Report: Celtic Manor Resort, Newport
400Guest Rooms
32Event Spaces
Total Meeting Area
VENUE SUMMARY
Venue for The 2010 Ryder Cup and only 90 minutes from London Heathrow, The Celtic Manor Resort is a world-class destination set in the beautiful Usk Valley, South Wales.
The exceptional facilities include a five star 330 room Resort Hotel and historic four star Manor House with 70 rooms, a purpose-built state-of-the-art convention centre and exhibition hall, three championship golf courses, two luxurious clubhouses, a world-class golf academy, two health spas, five restaurants and much more, all set in 1400 acres of beautiful parkland.
Celtic Manor offers some of the largest and most functional conference spaces in Europe. Equally skilled at catering for small meetings of two people to conventions of 1500, a dedicated conference and event management team provides professional and technical support, with a solid track record of producing the highest quality experiences for major corporate clients.
Celtic Manor was voted ‘Number One UK Conference Hotel 2007, 2008 and 2009’ by readers of Conference and Incentive Travel magazine.
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INCENTIVE NAMES AND IDEAS
Adjoining 23,000 acres of countryside and located within the extensive parkland the Resort has two dedicated activity sites. In partnership with activity/event management companies we are able to arrange a host of activities and challenges for groups of all sizes for corporate team building and incentive events.
Under the guidance of professional instructors you can enjoy everything from:
Tank driving
Laser clays
Archery
Quad biking
Indoor activities and themed events.
Treetops Shooting School is located in woodland, a 15 minute drive from The Celtic Manor Resort and caters for all levels of expertise, from beginners to professionals, offering clay pigeon shooting in a safe, professionally managed environment.
- Size (m 2 )
Convention Centre - Level C1
Caernarfon Suite (full)
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2 photos Convention Centre - Level C2
Beaumaris Suite
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1 photos Also on this level you will find the dedicated Business Centre, which houses a digital colour laser copier and printer, fax and computers. The Organiser’s Office gives your team a base from which to coordinate your event.
Beaumaris Suite Lounge
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1 photos Also on this level you will find the dedicated Business Centre, which houses a digital colour laser copier and printer, fax and computers. The Organiser’s Office gives your team a base from which to coordinate your event.
Denbigh Suite (full)
Also on this level you will find the dedicated Business Centre, which houses a digital colour laser copier and printer, fax and computers. The Organiser’s Office gives your team a base from which to coordinate your event.
Conwy Suite (full)
Also on this level you will find the dedicated Business Centre, which houses a digital colour laser copier and printer, fax and computers. The Organiser’s Office gives your team a base from which to coordinate your event.
Convention Centre - Level C
Exhibition Centre
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1 photos Designed as dedicated exhibition space and not an additional meeting room, the Exhibition Centre features include; concrete block work flooring, vehicular access, telecom and data supply, wireless networks and comfort panel radiant heating as well as a public-address facility with a distributed loudspeaker system for announcements and background music. With its high ceiling, natural daylight, open plan layout and the benefit of two large outdoor car parks located within walking distance, the Exhibition Hall is ideal for product launches, trade shows, receptions and of course, exhibitions.
The Resort Hotel
Caereleon Club Lounge
Private Dining Room
Rooftop Garden Terrace - Marquee
The Lodge
Augusta Suite (full)
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Via Julia Suite
Chairmans Marquee
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Albert Matthews Suite
Robert Trent Jones
Isca Suite
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1 photos The Manor House
Manor Suite (full)
Hedleys
Residents Lounge
The Twenty Ten
Samuel Ryder Suite
The world-class facilities on offer include a state of the art Convention Centre, Exhibition Hall and 32 function rooms. The Caernarfon Suite is the Resort’s largest function space and can comfortably accommodate 1200 guests theatre style, 900 for banquets or 1500 for cocktail receptions. The Resort’s dedicated Exhibition Hall also offers an additional 1200 sqm of flexible floor space.
Exhibition Hall
The impressive Exhibition Hall offers in excess of 1200 square metres of floor space. This unique facility gives organisers additional accessible, flexible and versatile options in planning their events. Designed as dedicated exhibition space and not an additional meeting room, its features include concrete block work flooring, vehicular access, telecom and data supply, wireless networks and comfort panel radiant heating as well as a public-address facility with a distributed loudspeaker system for announcements and background music. Ideal for product launches, trade shows, receptions and of course, exhibitions.
The Caernarfon Suite
This is the largest function room at the Resort and can accommodate 1200 delegates theatre style or 900 for banquets. There are two adjoining pre-function areas for delegate registration or receptions. The suite can be divided into halves, thirds or further combinations. Features include a hi-tech PA system, audio visual and lighting scene control with touch screen roving controls, theatre style lighting, vehicular access, ceiling hoists, retractable chandeliers, table pin spots, telecommunications, power, data/ISDN and trunking.
The Lodge
The Lodge was designed with major tournaments in mind and is one of the largest and most luxurious golf clubhouses in Europe. It offers five conference and banqueting rooms (details below).
Chairman’s marquee and the Via Julia Suite
This beautifully appointed venue has one of the most spectacular views at the
Resort, overlooking the 18th green with the hotel in the distance. It has a private
bar and reception area leading into a spacious and stylish marquee.
The Augusta Suite
A comprehensive suite, with its own bar and reception lounge. The suite can also be partitioned for smaller events.
The Robert Trent Jones Suite
Suitable for small meetings, drinks receptions and private dining.
The Albert Matthews Suite
This beautiful suite enjoys the same views as The Via Julia Suite and is suitable for small meetings and private dining.
The ISCA Suite
Situated on the ground floor of The Lodge, this intimate suite makes an atmospheric venue for small events or private dining.
The Samuel Ryder Suite
Situated in The Twenty Ten Clubhouse, you are treated to a spectacular panorama of the course and an enviable view of the final hole from a spacious covered balcony which wraps around the building.
OVERVIEW
Planning large or multi-day corporate events can be a daunting task. Our dedicated sales team will guide you through the booking process offering assistance and advice for any event from a corporate golf day to a multi day conference or event which is supported by specialist technical expertise.
Once your event has been confirmed, a dedicated event manager will work with you to develop the details of your event at the Resort.
Your event manager will be your point of contact throughout your stay at Celtic Manor, ensuring your guests and delegates have an enjoyable and memorable experience.
TECHNICAL FACILITIES
Technical Facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort include:
Wifi
ISDN Lines
Telephones
TV Monitors
Video Conferencing
35mm Slide Projector/Carousel
Camcorder
Stereo System/CD Player
Overhead Projectors
PA System
Microphones
Sennheiser UHF 16 channel diversity radio mic systems
Induction loop system
Remote Control Equipment
Screens
Lighting System
Spotlights
Staging
Lecterns
Truss systems
Outside broadcast facilities
Fax machine
Photocopier
Whiteboards
Flipchart and Stand
DELEGATE RATES
Day Delegate Rates from £90.00 per person
24 Hour Delegate Rates from £260.00 per person
CATERING
Equally skilled at catering for small meetings of two people to conventions of 1500, the Resort regularly sets new standards for large scale catering as demonstrated by high profile events such as The Celtic Manor Wales Open Gala Dinner attended by Europe’s leading golfers and numerous celebrities and corporate guests.
The Resort offers a choice of five extraordinary culinary experiences. Within the Resort Hotel there is The Olive Tree and its spectacular buffet, Le Patio in the style of an authentic French bistro and the Resort’s flagship venue The Crown – a fine dining experience that will satisfy the most demanding of gourmets. And for a change of scenery, you can choose the gastronomic delights of both The Lodge Brasserie and award-winning Rafters, the sunning restaurant at The Twenty Ten Clubhouse.
ACCOMMODATION
The Resort features two hotels each with their own unique style and atmosphere. The five star Resort Hotel offers 330 luxury rooms including 32 suite bedrooms and 2 Presidential Suites. The historic four star Manor House features 70 rooms with traditional country house charm.
There are a variety of room types with many offering spectacular views over the golf courses and the Severn Estuary. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and all Resort rooms have Italian marble en-suites furnished with luxurious Elemis toiletries.
LEISURE FACILITIES
There are three spectacular championship golf courses including The Twenty Ten, venue for The 2010 Ryder Cup, two golf clubhouses, a state of the art golf academy, two health clubs and two luxurious spas, five restaurants, designer shopping mall, tennis, fishing, shooting and much more.
Both health clubs, Dylans and The Forum, offer state of the art gymnasiums and spectacular swimming pools completed by invigorating jacuzzis, saunas and steam rooms.
WE USE THE CELTIC MANOR RESORT ON A REGULAR BASIS TO HOLD CONFERENCES AND EVENTS. THE SERVICE WE RECEIVE IS ALWAYS OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD AND THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE CONFERENCE FACILITIES ENABLES US TO DELIVER HIGHLY INNOVATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL EVENTS.
John Worthington, Head of Conference and Corporate Hospitality, O2
Client List
- Accenture
- O2
- Sky
- Lloyds
- Diageo
LOCATION 
Set in 1,400 acres of parkland adjoining 23,000 acres of countryside in the Usk Valley, South Wales, the Resort’s surroundings lend themselves perfectly to all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Conveniently situated only 2 hours from central London, the Celtic Manor Resort is easily accessible by land, rail or air to both national and international visitors.
AIRPORTS
| Airports | |
| Distance | 55 Km |
| Airport Transfers | Approximately 45 minutes in light traffic |
Day delegate rate from:£ 90.00 
24hr delegate rate from:£ 260.00
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