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Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre

ETPS Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, GU14 6FD
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Farnborough international Exhibition & Conference Centre's new Hall 1, 20,000 sqm facility is a multi-purpose event space with a 12,500 sqm exhibition hall which can be subdivided by partition walls as well as plenty of flexible meeting space. Hall 1 can cater for 2,500 delegates theatre style and has on-site car parking for 3,500 cars. accompanied by drive-in access facilities allowing easy vehicle unloading during event build and break down. Hall 5 was launched in 2008 as the first permanent on-site venue and has since been a popular choice for events South West of London. Providing 3150 sq m of clear span event space ideal for exhibitions, is an ideal venue for conferences for 250 to over 2500 delegates and an ultimate space for 200-2000 dinner guests. The Hall 5 facility lends itself well to the flexible site and surroundings with an unbranded pillar free interior allowing for event organisers to showcase creativity.. The extensive show site surrounding the venue comprises more than 100,000 sqm of private and secure event space. This includes 50,000 sqm which is laid to hard-standing perfect for building sizeable temporary structures and exhibits, or for organising outdoor activities such as teambuilding or driving challenges. There are more than 2,500 hotel bedrooms within a 20 minute drive of the venue and three of the best local hotels are less than a mile from the front doors. Boasting excellent access by road and rail, Farnborough is the gateway to London and the South East with Central London being only a 35 minute train journey away. It is an affluent area and has strong national and international travel links, with Heathrow only 30 minutes and Gatwick only 50 minutes by car, making it the perfect location for international conferences and events. Farnborough is one of the top 10 business districts in the UK situated at the heart of the M3’s Sci:Tech corridor and is a central hub for business activity.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space10,711 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Facilities

  • AV capabilities
  • AV capabilities (Bring your own)
  • Furniture
  • Furniture (Bring your own)
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Lighting (Bring your own)
  • Other decor
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Table linens
  • Table linens (Bring your own)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
10,711 sq. ft.
Largest room
134,548.9 sq. ft.
Space (private)
18,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
10,763.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
12,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
47,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
175
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hall 5 - Main Exhibition Space
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33,906.3 sq. ft.
295.3 x 114.8 sq. ft.
23.6 ft.
3000
1500
3000
3000
2000
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Hall 1 - Exhibition Space
134,548.9 sq. ft.
820.2 x 164.0 sq. ft.
26.2 ft.
2000
1500
-
2000
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Hall 1 - Discover
9,149.3 sq. ft.
144.4 x 65.6 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
765
530
-
765
--
425
Hall 1 - Pioneer 1
2,152.8 sq. ft.
52.5 x 45.9 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
180
120
-
180
--
100
Hall 1 - Navigate
1,506.9 sq. ft.
45.9 x 36.1 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
126
90
-
126
--
70
Hall 1 - Lloyd Boardroom
645.8 sq. ft.
24.6 x 30.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
60
40
-
60
-
20
54
Hall 1 - Inspire
10,763.9 sq. ft.
144.4 x 85.3 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
1000
700
-
1000
--
550
Hall 1 - Innovate 2
2,045.1 sq. ft.
52.5 x 39.4 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
180
120
-
180
--
100
Hall 1 - Advance
3,121.5 sq. ft.
72.2 x 42.7 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
260
180
-
260
--
145

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 0.1 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Bus parking

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Additional details

Farnborough international Exhibition & Conference Centre's new Hall 1, 20,000 sqm facility will be a multi-purpose event space with a 12,500 sqm hall which can be subdivided. Hall 1 can cater for 2,500 delegates theatre style with additional 10 meeting spaces suitable from 20 to 900 delegates and has on-site car parking for 3,500 cars.

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