ACC LiverpoolKings DockLiverpool WaterfrontL3 4FP
www.accliverpool.comTel: +44 (0) 151 703 7294Email: [email protected]
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Welcome to ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and,from 2015, Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
Whether you’re an event organiser, exhibitor, delegate or visitor, we know you’ll love ACC Liverpool.
From our flexible facilities and award -winning team to our stunning waterfrontlocation and world class city, ACC Liverpoolhas all you’ll ever need for your next event.
And it’s not just us who think that - we’vebeen voted Best UK Conference Venue forthe last two years running by our clientsand industry colleagues. As a venue teamwe’re passionate about Conferences andExhibitions and the industry we’re a part of.
This is your whistle-stop guide to ACCLiverpool, giving you all the information youneed. But if you really want to get a taste of what ACC Liverpool has to offer then we’d love you to come and visit.
A WARM WELCOME
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2 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTSLiverpool John Lennon Airport within 30 mins drive. Manchester International Airport within 45 mins drive.
JUST OVER 2hrs FROM LONDON
CONNECTIVITY
ALL THE FACTSYOU’LL EVERNEED
ACC Liverpool, home to BT Convention Centre, Echo
Arena and, from 2015, Exhibition Centre Liverpool,
is a spectacular world class venue located on the
banks of the River Mersey in Livepool.
FLEXIBILITY
EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD
HOTEL ROOMS
UPPER LEVEL EXHIBITION CENTRE LIVERPOOL
ANOTHER 216 ROOMS ADDED IN 2015
HOTEL ROOMSON SITE
CITY CENTREHOTEL ROOMS
CITY REGIONHOTEL ROOMS
SUSTAINABILITY
ISO 20121 is a management system standard designed
to help organisations in the events industry improve the
sustainability of their activities, products and services.
LOWER LEVELCITYSIDE
ENTRANCE
RIVERSIDEENTRANCE
Hall A2700m2
10.5m high
PULLMAN HOTEL
Hall B2700m2
10.5m high
Hall C2700m2
18m high
DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2015
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GALLERIAACC Liverpool’s Galleria is a flexible space with organiser offices and a boardroom
facility enabling you to be at the heart of your event. The area is flooded by natural
daylight providing a beautiful setting for delegate registration or a drinks reception.
The Galleria is also home to our much loved 1207 coffee bar, serviced by in-house
caterers Centerplate, and inspired by the year Liverpool burst into life.
ACC Liverpool’s Guest Relations team are based in the Galleria and are always
on hand to provide a one-stop service for clients, exhibitors and delegates that
begins even before you arrive on site.
The team provide a full concierge service to help you, your clients and delegates
make the most of your time in Liverpool.
Business Centre
EON Boardroom
Guest Relations
Cloakroom
Organiser Offices
Cityside Entrance
Riverside Entrance
UPPER LEVEL
GALLERIACityside Riverside
Riverside Balcony
LOWER LEVEL
Riverside Balcony
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On the lower level, connected by the Galleria, is Hall 2 - a multi-functional, sub-divisible,
fully carpeted space that can be used in its entirety for a gala dinner or exhibition.
If you require a more intimate space it can also be separated into smaller areas for
banquets, meetings or more breakout rooms.
LOWER LEVEL
Alternative
configurations
of Hall 2
configuraations
of Hall 2
Hall Size (m2) Theatre Style Banquet Cabaret Classroom
Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us.
UPPER LEVEL
GALLERIACityside Riverside
Riverside Balcony
LOWER LEVEL
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The upper level of ACC Liverpool is purpose built for conferences.
We have a wide range of rooms and configurations, one of which is sure to offer the
best solution for your event, whether you want spectacular views across the Mersey
as your backdrop or a blank canvas to make your own.
The auditorium is central to the venue, with its 1,350 theatre-style seats, impressive
stage, and even more impressive revolving drums. These two areas can be used for
250-seat lectures, or turned and closed off to make the auditorium smaller.
It’s a brilliantly flexible yet effective facility.
Riverside Balcony
The Bridge
to Exhibition
Centre Liverpool
Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us.
UPPER LEVEL
GALLERIACityside Riverside
Riverside Balcony
LOWER LEVEL
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In September 2015, ACC Liverpool is set to double its event space with the arrival of Exhibition Centre
Liverpool, an 8,100m2 purpose-built exhibition centre and integrated 4-star Pullman Liverpool hotel.
This new development, which will be interconnected with ACC Liverpool’s existing facilities, will provide
a space of your own in a city you’ll love.
EXHIBITIONCENTRE LIVERPOOL
Use this space for notes, your next big idea or any questions you might want to ask us.
Meeting Rooms
Service Yard
Atrium
Atrium
The Deck
Meeting Rooms
At a glance• Exhibition Centre Liverpool opens for business September 2015
• 8,100m2 of flexible and accessible event space
• Three separate and sub-divisible halls
• Maximum hall height of 18m
• Connected to ACC Liverpool via an interlinking bridge
• 8 flexible meeting rooms
• 4-star integrated 216 bedroom Pullman Liverpool Hotel
• Public atrium area with glazed frontage overlooking the river
• Organiser suites serving each hall
• Free Wi-Fi throughout
• Guest Relations Team
• Secure onsite parking with 1,600 spaces
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TAKINGCARE OF BUSINESS
AT YOUR SERVICEA bespoke menu of added value services
to add that special “wow” factor to your event.
Just speak to your event manager to find out more.
BESPOKE PRODUCTION From arranging a live video stream, designing
a bespoke stage set or simply the hiring of a
microphone, our professional and friendly
team will ensure you are supported throughout.
CATERING
Our in-house caterers Centerplate will give your
delegates all they’ll ever need. Centerplate’s classically
trained chefs have the skill and experience to make food
and drink a stand-out feature of your event.
GUEST RELATIONSYour event is in safe hands with our dedicated
Guest Relations team who provide a one-stop shop
for clients, exhibitors and delegates that begins
before your event is on site.
FREE WI-FIWi-Fi Internet connectivity
is available throughout the venue,
fast and free to visitors and delegates.
DELEGATE CARDTo ensure delegates make the most of their visit,
the ACC Liverpool Delegate Card offers a range of
exclusive incentives and discounts to some of the
city’s best places to stay, eat and explore.
A stunning waterfront location, award-winning events team
and the uniquely flexible design of ACC Liverpool combine
to give event organisers the ultimate venue.
LIVERPOOL CONVENTION BUREAULiverpool boasts a full range of unbeatable conference services
and Liverpool Convention Bureau works in partnership with event
managers and ACC Liverpool’s expert team to deliver all the best
that Liverpool has to offer. It’s all you’ll ever need.
ADVANTAGE BY ACC LIVERPOOL Advantage by ACC Liverpool is a unique support
programme that draws together venue and destination
resources. It is designed to do one thing – make organising
your event easier and more effective. Just ask the team
for more information.
4-STAR PULLMAN LIVERPOOL HOTELFrom Autumn 2015, ACC Liverpool will welcome Pullman Liverpool Hotel,
a brand new 4 star on-site hotel offering for you and your delegates.
This 216 bedroom hotel will be integrated with Exhibition Centre Liverpool
for maximum convenience and its opening will mark the arrival of the first
UK Pullman Hotel outside of London. Pullman is an upscale international
hotel brand for cosmopolitan travellers, with over 80 hotels worldwide.
For more information visit pullmanhotels.com
To find out more please visit www.accliverpool.com To find out more please visit www.accliverpool.com
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THEPERFECTCHOICE We hope this guide has given you a senseof the opportunity that ACC Liverpool offersevents of all shapes and sizes.
To experience more, visit our website atwww.accliverpool.com and try our virtualtour of the venue.
Even better, give us a call, we’d love to seeyou and to show you around ourselves - ourcontact details are on the back cover.
ACC Liverpool… It’s all You’ll Ever Need.
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HOWTOFINDUS
Where we areACC Liverpool is located on the Liverpool waterfront next tothe Albert Dock. We’re easily accessible via rail, road and air,and have ample car parking and accommodation for delegates.
By Car from the North: Approaching from the north, leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58Liverpool. Follow to the end of the M58 and then take signsfor A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centreuntil picking up signs for the Waterfront. The LiverpoolWaterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront' on the city-wide 'available spaces' signage.
By Car from the South: Approaching from the south, leavethe M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At theend of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre alongEdge Lane, picking up and following signs for The Waterfront.The Liverpool Waterfront Car Park is signposted 'Waterfront'on the city wide 'available spaces' signage.
By Train: Virgin Trains operates hourly, direct services fromLondon Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey timeof just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services alsooperate into Liverpool Lime Street station.
ACC Liverpool is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or ashort taxi ride. Ring Traveline Merseyside 0871 200 22 33 for up-to-date information. The Traveline is open from 8am – 8pm every day of the week
By Plane: Airlines at John Lennon Airport (JLA) include two of Europe’s largest low cost airlines, easyJet andRyanair, both of which have large bases at JLA. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will takeapproximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five-minute walk of ACC Liverpool. If you prefer, we canarrange private transfers for you.
Just 45 minutes’ away via the motorway network,Manchester Airport has an even more extensive network of flights, with long haul destinations including America and the Far East served with direct flights. Once again, we can arrange private transfers for you.
Satellite Navigation: Use postcode L3 4BX
ACC Liverpool, BT Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre Liverpool and Echo Arena are trading names of Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool Limited.Registered Office: Municipal Buildings, Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2DH. Registered in England No. 5204033.
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