A venue fit for a King & his horse
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Have your delegates eating out of your hand…
From a simple canapé to a full 5 course dinner in our Fine Dining Restaurant. Visualise yourself at conference dining beneath the Great Dome itself. If that’s not given you a bit of an appetite, speak to one of our banqueting specialists for more information and a variety of menu options.
Banqueting
The University is a recognised Centre for Excellence in Hospitality and Catering. Our state of the art kitchens enable us to cater for any size of delegation and occasion; from intimate dinners to grand formal occasions. From morning coffee and biscuits to evening dinner.

We are happy to provide a bespoke solution to suit your requirements. If you have a special theme in mind, we will happy to suggest further menus, after all our aim is to make your conference a successful and memorable occasion.

Bistro 44
Facilities within the Café Quarter of the Great Dome offer a variety of informal dining options, including fresh soups, pasta, a selection of freshly prepared meat, poultry and fish dishes, together with salad bar, dessert platter and great coffee.

Fine Dining
Treat yourself to three courses of the very best in cuisine. Our ‘Fine Dining experience’ caters for up to 70 delegates within a calm, comfortable and private environment to enable discussion over lunch to be a truly memorable experience. The cooking style is mainly modern, British and European cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh local produce and if that’s not given you an appetite, speak to one of our banqueting specialists for more information and a variety of menu options.
  • One of the most impressive spaces available anywhere in Britain
  • Wide variety of room sizes available, from lecture theatres and board rooms to meeting pods and of course the Great Dome floor itself
  • Wireless internet access
  • Situated in Buxton, the heart of the Peak District
  • Excellent commuter links from Manchester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield
  • Only 45 minutes from Manchester Airport
  • Superb catering facilities including an on-site Bistro and Fine Dining Restaurant
  • A Centre of Excellence in Hospitality and Catering
  • Fully equipped hair and beauty salons
  • The Devonshire Spa offers a full range of treatments
  • Student Halls accommodation
  • A range of local accommodation available.
Event Management
What ever your event, why not take full advantage of our dedicated and experienced team of event managers. We’re on hand at all times to assist in all organisational aspects and to ensure that your event is professionally managed and expertly delivered from start to finish!

Why not contact us and let us take the reins!
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