Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park Hotel

A unique blend of fabulous 18th century Italianette style architecture, classic features and contemporary interior design, plus 8 acres of private landscaped grounds. Located conveniently for travel from different parts of the country, this 4-star Staffordshire country manor hotel has a well-equipped conference centre and a choice of 5 meeting rooms covering all manner of business events for 2-120 delegates.

Whether it’s a conference, presentation, team building day, training session, exhibition, product launch, or smaller executive meeting or interview, you’ll find a space to suit you. Don’t forget those glittering Christmas parties and private banquets, or summer barbecues.

The William Morris Suite is the biggest events space; a wonderful light filled room that adjoins the Conservatory and opens onto the veranda and grounds; with original warm wood panelling this room seats 100 guests in theatre style, 120 for dinner, or 60 in cabaret layout. It can be swiftly partitioned into two smaller rooms, each holding 50 people. The light and airy Conservatory holds 50 guests in theatre style and 40 for dinner, whilst the Trent Room accommodates 60 in theatre style and 50 for dinner, or 22 for a board meeting. Featuring a gorgeous stained-glass window and decorative ceiling, The Boardroom holds a maximum of 24 delegates; the Oak Room is perfect for those very discreet executive meetings and interviews for up to 8.

All rooms are wheelchair friendly and there’s high-speed wifi throughout; delegate packages can be tailored to suit your requirements, and include basic stationery and refreshments, plus there’s a delicious choice of lunches. The friendly events team will help to organise your corporate function and will ensure its glitch free.

The 50 modern en suite rooms have HD TV and complimentary wifi, with most enjoy a pleasing aspect over the grounds. The highly reputed Folly Restaurant is a sumptuous room with original oak panelling and views of the garden; the menu has some very tempting dishes created using local produce, or opt for the relaxing ambience of the Brasserie where you’ll find something to delight all palates.

With free on-site parking, Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park Hotel is nestled in the village of Newton Solney, just 3 miles from the nearest train station at Burton-upon-Trent and 7 miles from Derby. The M1 and the East Midlands Airport are both about 15 miles away.