Markfield Conference Centre

Situated in the heart of England, Markfield Conference Centre nestles in nine acres of well-established parkland with sprawling lawns, flowerbeds and a good selection of mature trees. It offers an ideal venue for conferences, courses and training programmes by local authorities, schools, religious community, service groups and organised groups of all kinds. A subsidiary of the Islamic Foundation, a registered non-profit charity, it provides excellent facilities at exceptionally competitive rates.

Residential Accommodation
The maximum number that can be accommodated residentially is normally forty-four. There are two low-rise residential blocks of single high class, centrally heated, study bedrooms. Each floor is equipped with Showers and Toilets.

The residential halls have relaxing lounges with good scenic views. Furnished with colour televisions, they also have facilities for hot and cold refreshments and snacks.

Recreation
In the grounds of the Centre, there is ample space to relax and enjoy the scenery or use the grass areas for outdoor games. A reasonable size games room offers table tennis, pool tables, exercise and keep fit and weight-lifting apparatus. Board games are also available in the lounges on request.

There is a floodlit driving and skid pad, formerly used for the training of ambulance staff and other professional driving courses.

Conference Facilities
This centrally located building contains a well-fitted reception room for registering and welcoming programme participants. A large meeting hall tastefully decorated to high standards, with all modern A/V equipments (including power-point projectors and a PA system) accommodates 130 persons. Two small teaching rooms accommodate 20 people each. Two multi-purpose conservatory halls, one opening out onto a lawn, can be used for exhibitions, buffets, etc. There is also a permanent brick-built barbecue. An extra lecture theatre accommodating 90 persons can be made available on request.

Catering
Markfield Conference Centre provides full board facilities. All meals are prepared in the main kitchen serving the Dining Hall. A wide variety of menus, especially oriental and vegetarian, are available. Special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior request. There is some flexibility in the serving times; however, groups should arrange the exact times with the Centre administration at the time of booking.

The Dining Hall is suitably furnished for formal dinners and banquets with seating capacity for a maximum of 70 persons. Hot serving units and cold salad bars provide efficient serving.

General Points
Please note: It is advisable to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Centre is run on a strict “no-alcohol” basis; it neither allows nor serves alocoholic beverages.

The Centre allows camping for organizations, clubs and schools, etc, who are encouraging the development of outdoor education.

The A/V equipment such as the PowerPoint, video recorder, slide projector, overhead projector, etc. are available by prior request at nominal charges. Laptops are not provided by the Centre.

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For bookings contact:
Mr Suleman on +44 (0)1530 244944
suleman@islamic-foundation.org.uk

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