University of Cumbria

Throughout the year the Conference Office can book rooms for meetings of up to 400 guests and during the summer vacation, the accommodation, both academic and residential is available for rent by conference organisers and holiday -makers.
 
We have venues across Cumbria and Lancaster and whatever venue you decide on, you can be assured that your enquiry will be dealt with by professional staff, who will assist you with the planning of your event. They will also be on-hand throughout the event to ensure that it runs smoothly and to deal with any problems as they arise.

The Newton Rigg Campus at Penrith is situated on a 200-hectare estate, just 2 miles from the junction of the M6/A66, at the gateway to the Lake District, Newton Rigg is the perfect venue for a Conference or short visit. We are only ten minutes away from Ullswater and the picturesque scenery of lakes and mountains.

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 Newton Rigg Facilities:

•  A dedicated Conference Centre that is available year round
• Total of 5 conference rooms with the largest accommodating 200 people
• Classrooms also available on campus
• All rooms are well furnished and have a full range of Audio-Visual equipment
• Disabled access and facilities
• Registration and Exhibition areas as well as fax & photocopying facilities
• 200 Dining seated in Brambles Restaurant and 200 Dining buffet in Conference Centre
• 300 Car Parking Spaces
• 210 single bedrooms available out of term time only
• Self-catering accommodation for families or groups  
• Licenced bar (subject to availability)
• Sports complex

Conference Cumbria at Lancaster

The Lancaster campus is set in beautiful 35 acre grounds within walking distance of the historic city of Lancaster

Lancaster Facilities Contact Details:

• 2 lecture theatres with 93 and 212 seating capacity
• 350 Dining Seated (plus Lancaster Room seating 100) and 350 Dining Buffet 
• 400 Car Park Spaces
• Single & Twin Study Bedrooms accommodating 450 available during the Summer 
• Self-catering flats for families or groups
• Reception & Registration facilities plus exhibition areas, fax & photocopying facilities
• Licenced bars
• Sports complex