The Cedric Ford Pavilion is a contemporary conference and events facility located at the University of Nottingham's Newark campus. This purpose-built venue offers modern, flexible spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, seminars, and corporate events. The pavilion features state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet connectivity, and adaptable room configurations to accommodate events ranging from intimate board meetings to large conferences for up to 400 delegates. Set within the university campus, the venue benefits from ample parking and easy access to the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent, making it an ideal choice for business and academic events in the East Midlands region.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Hall | 350 | — | 40 | 180 | 60 | — | — |
| Seminar Room 1 | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
| Seminar Room 2 | 30 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on request. Competitive rates for academic and non-profit organizations.
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London Road, University of Nottingham, Newark, NG24 1BX, United Kingdom
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The Cedric Ford Pavilion is a verified university conference centre in Newark, hosting up to 400 guests, with day delegate rates from £630. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 400 guests in theater style, 300 in classroom style, 250 for banquet seating
Full AV setup including projection, sound system, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Complete catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshment breaks
On-site parking available with additional university parking nearby
The Cedric Ford Pavilion is a contemporary conference and events facility located at the University of Nottingham's Newark campus. This purpose-built venue offers modern, flexible spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, seminars, and corporate events. The pavilion features state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, high-speed internet connectivity, and adaptable room configurations to accommodate events ranging from intimate board meetings to large conferences for up to 400 delegates. Set within the university campus, the venue benefits from ample parking and easy access to the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent, making it an ideal choice for business and academic events in the East Midlands region.
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