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Why Choose Our Convention Centres

Our carefully curated collection of convention centres combines cutting-edge facilities with professional service

Multiple Halls

Various sized halls for different event requirements

Advanced AV Systems

Cutting-edge audio-visual and broadcast facilities

Exhibition Services

Full exhibition setup and management services

Multiple Dining Options

Various catering venues and dining facilities

Transport Links

Excellent transport connections and parking

Event Management

Comprehensive event planning and coordination

Perfect for Every Type of Event

International Conferences

Large-scale industry conferences and summits

Trade Exhibitions

Major trade shows and industry exhibitions

Award Ceremonies

Prestigious industry award events

Corporate Conventions

Company-wide meetings and conventions

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Featured Convention Centres You Can Book Now

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Up to 140,000

Silverstone Circuit

Towcester

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Up to 82,300

Croke Park Stadium

Dublin 3

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Up to 74,500

Principality Stadium

Cardiff

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Up to 52,000

Hampden Park

Glasgow

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Up to 40,000

ExCeL London

London

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Up to 15,000

P&J Live

Aberdeen

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These are a small sample from 9,000+ UK venues we work with. Send your brief and we'll match venues to your exact date, headcount and budget — free.

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Convention Centres: Frequently Asked Questions

What size of event needs a convention centre rather than a hotel?+

Once a plenary passes roughly 250 delegates, or you need exhibition space alongside breakouts, purpose-built convention centres become the practical choice. They offer column-free halls, loading access, rigging points and production-grade power that hotel ballrooms rarely match. Below 250 we will usually shortlist large conference hotels too, which are cheaper and include bedrooms.

How much does it cost to hire a UK convention centre?+

Large-hall hire typically runs £8,000–£25,000 per day regionally and £20,000–£60,000+ in London, before catering, AV and rigging. On a day-delegate basis expect £60–£110 per person regionally and £90–£150 in London for 500+ delegates. Jigsaw negotiates directly with the centre and the service is free to organisers.

Which UK convention centres handle 1,000 or more delegates?+

ExCeL London, the QEII Centre and Olympia in London; ICC Birmingham and the NEC; Manchester Central; EICC Edinburgh; SEC Glasgow; ACC Liverpool; ICC Wales in Newport; and Harrogate Convention Centre all run plenaries of 1,000–5,000+. We hold current availability and rate cards for each.

How far ahead should a large conference or exhibition be booked?+

For 500+ delegates allow 9–18 months; the major centres release peak autumn and spring weeks to repeat clients first. We can still place large events at 3–6 months notice by working the secondary dates and regional centres — tell us your flexibility and we will run a live availability sweep.

Can Jigsaw manage accommodation for delegates as well as the venue?+

Yes. Alongside the convention centre we block-book hotel allocations at negotiated group rates, manage the delegate booking portal and reconcile the final bill — one contract and one point of contact for the venue and the beds.