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University & Conference Centre

Open University

Milton Keynes, South East England — MK7 6AA

1200

Max Capacity

FROM

£9200

Per Day

4.3

14 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Open University is the UK's largest academic institution, located on a beautiful 48-hectare campus in Milton Keynes. The university offers comprehensive conference and meeting facilities including the Michael Young Building with its 400-seat auditorium, multiple lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and modern meeting spaces. The campus features extensive parking, accessible facilities throughout, and award-winning architecture set in landscaped grounds. With state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, high-speed WiFi, and professional catering services, it provides an ideal environment for conferences, training events, graduations, and corporate meetings. The venue combines academic excellence with modern amenities, offering delegates a unique and inspiring setting for events of all sizes.

Room Capacities

theatre

800

boardroom

200

classroom

600

u shape

150

cabaret

300

reception

1200

dining

400

banquet

350

Pricing

Day rates from £9200

Competitive rates available for conferences and meetings. Pricing varies by room size, duration, and catering requirements. Contact venue directly for detailed quotations.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Air Conditioning

Accessible Facilities

Parking

Catering

Outdoor Spaces

Video Conferencing

Breakout Rooms

Reception Areas

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Multiple projectors

Large screens

PA system

Wireless microphones

High-speed Wi-Fi

Lecterns

Flip charts

Video conferencing facilities

Live streaming capability

Ideal For

ConferencesAcademic seminarsGraduation ceremoniesBusiness meetingsTraining workshopsCorporate eventsEducational symposiums

Location & Access

Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA

Milton Keynes Central railway station 3 miles away with direct trains to London Euston (45 minutes). Regular bus services connect campus to Milton Keynes city centre and railway station. Luton Airport 25 miles, Heathrow Airport 50 miles.

Extensive free on-site parking available with over 2000 spaces including designated accessible parking bays. Additional overflow parking available during large events.

Wheelchair accessible