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Located in the foothills of the Pennines in West Yorkshire, Northern England, the city of Bradford rose to prominence in the 19th century as a center for textile manufacture and rapidly became the wool capital of the world. With the decline of the traditional textile industry in the 2oth century, Bradford re-invented itself with innovative industries that brought in many immigrants and high-technology companies. Today it is a thriving industrial town and important tourist center boasting lots of character hotels and other Bradford venues that provide plenty of space for conferences, weddings, meetings and concerts.
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Recently declared a UNESCO City of Film, the city is rich in culture with striking Victorian architecture that pays tribute to its wonderful history. Bradford offers many award-winning conference centers, unique venues and hotels that make it the ideal place to host a conference, meeting, wedding or any other event.
The largest of these venues is the Abundant Life Conference Centre which can accommodate more than 2,000 delegates in the main auditorium or banqueting facilities for up to 800 guests. The ALCC is fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and lighting making it a perfect concert venue as well. Smaller breakout rooms are perfect for meetings and seminars. Located close to all major road and rail networks and only a 15 minute drive from Leeds International Airport, the ALCC is easily accessible from all angles.
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The National Media Museum not only celebrates cinema and movies with its IMAX theatre, film festivals and permanent and touring exhibitions but is also packed with a mix of meeting spaces that include small boardrooms and large exhibition space. This Bradford venue is the perfect place to host a team-building exercise which includes scripting and filming your own TV show. Four other theatres in Bradford as well as St Georges Concert Hall that dates back to 1853, pay tribute to the theatrical and musical arts and provide visitors to the city with plenty of entertainment options.
Many of the hotels in the city center offer not only charming accommodation but also elegantly decorated meeting spaces that are perfect for weddings, banquets as well as conferences and meetings. The Midlands Hotel has two of the finest Ballrooms in Yorkshire which can be transformed into a fairytale wedding venue or a huge conference center. Posh guest rooms, delightful meals and polished service as well as the perfect room for a rehearsal dinner of reception make Bradford Hotels a perfect venue for that special day. With well-qualified wedding planners and conference staff and modern technological equipment, the success of any occasion is guaranteed.
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For visitors wishing to get out of the city and enjoy some of the charming countryside, the hills around Bradford are full of country hotels that provide lots of meeting and conference space. Magnificent Victorian country homes have been beautifully modernized and include all the technological features necessary for hosting exhibition and trade shows and conferences. Stunning decorated to provide the wow-factor these Bradford venues are perfect for christening parties, wedding receptions, private parties and banquets.
Bradford venues provide delegates with the perfect opportunity to explore the surrounding areas. Delegates to conferences can visit the World Heritage Saltaire which is a perfectly preserved Victorian village and home to the Salt Mill, enjoy the stunning countryside near the village of Haworth, home to the Brontës or head for the former spa town of Ilkley in the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy long walks in the county.
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No matter what the occasion, Bradford venues offer something for everyone. From large meeting and conference halls suitable for weddings and trade shows to small intimate meeting spaces perfect for board meetings and private parties, the perfect location for any event or function can be found in the city of Bradford.
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