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De Vere Venues first franchise agreement – with Heythrop Park

By James Russell: De Vere Venues first franchise agreement – with Heythrop Park

March 7, 2013

De Vere Venues, the UK’s number one provider of meetings, training, conference and events space, has signed its first franchise agreement with the Firoka Group, to add the prestigious Heythrop Park to its expanding venue portfolio.

Set within impressive historic surroundings, in 440 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Heythrop Park provides meetings and events space for up to 250 delegates, with a wide range of  training and lecture rooms, plus one of the best-equipped conference theatres in the country.

The venue is easily accessible from major UK business hubs, including London and Birmingham and offers an integrated solution providing 154 bedrooms, acres of space for teambuilding, plus a golf course and on-site spa and fitness amenities.

Darren Patt, Managing Director, Development at De Vere Venues commented:

‘’Heythrop Park is a fantastic addition to the De Vere Venues portfolio, offering state of the art conferencing facilities in a great location.  This further supports our commitment and growth strategy for De Vere Venues, with many more exciting franchise opportunities in the pipeline.  We’re thrilled to have Heythrop on board.”

Heythrop Park

Dating back to 1710 this quintessential English country estate seamlessly combines elegance with style, and provides the perfect solution for business and leisure travel alike.

  • Heythrop Park is a Baroque style Country House, originally built in the 18th Century and designed by Thomas Archer for Charles Talbot, the 1st Duke of Shrewsbury.
  • 7 flexible meeting, training and events spaces for up to 250 delegates
  • 154 bedrooms including 17 unique, stylish rooms within the main country house
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout, LCD, plasma and audio visual equipment available with trained experts on hand
  • Energy stations with free flowing tea, coffee, mineral water, biscuits, fresh fruit, porridge and popcorn
  • Restaurant, bar and room service
  • 440 acres of space & fresh air for team-building challenges with a difference
  • 70,88 yard, 72 par golf course
  • On site spa and fitness facilities

The addition of Heythrop Park forms part of a great week for De Vere Venues, who last week won the coveted ‘Coolest Conferencing / Expo Centre’ award for Holborn Bars, as part of the ‘COOL Venue Awards’

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