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Purpose-built, unique, flexible and amongst the largest in the UK, the BT Convention Centre combines state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge design with professional event delivery to make sure your conference or event goes without a hitch.
The flexibility of our facilities makes BT Convention Centre a unique setting for conferences. The impressive main auditorium comfortably seats 1350 delegates; two large drums – unique in England – also revolve, dividing this space into three separate, self-contained spaces of 250 (x2) and 850 seats.
The complex also houses 18 breakout rooms containing top-of-the-range technology, with capacities ranging from ten to 500. Each room is equipped with the latest telecommunications and data network, cabling infrastructure, wireless LAN, digital audio visual facilities and acoustic panels on the walls for excellent sound clarity. Banqueting functions and exhibitions are easily accommodated in our versatile Multi-Purpose Hall (3725m2, with space for 1800 dinner guests). This, combined with the Echo Arena, gives event organisers 7125m2 of exhibition space.
While the meeting rooms are ideal breakout spaces during conferences, their flexibility and varied sizes make them ideal for a range of functions including board meetings, company awaydays and planning sessions. Individual rooms can be booked at an hourly or per-delegate rate which includes catering and tea and coffee as required.
You can use every inch of this space to create the event that perfectly suits your needs. In fact, there are so many options you can do practically anything!
By using ACC Liverpool you will be bringing your event to one of the most environmentally friendly venues in Europe. Through initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, wind turbines and low energy lighting we’ve created a venue which produces just half the C02 emissions it would without any environmentally-friendly measures, whiles using 20% less electricity. Not only this, our on-site recycling means that we send zero waste to landfill.
ACC Liverpool is the only UK venue to have achieved both BREEAM and ISO 14001 accreditation. We have achieved Gold status in the Green Business Tourism Scheme and have also joined forces with Quebec City Convention Centre and Cape Town Convention Centre to create a Global Green Alliance promoting industry best practice for sustainable events.
Framed by the magnificent waterfront setting and a landscaped piazza for outdoor events and performances, the ACC Liverpool complex includes two on-site hotel accommodation with approximately 500 rooms; a direct pedestrian link along the waterfront provides access to a further 1570 rooms at Albert Dock and Princes Dock, both just a short walk away.
Delegates can enjoy the leisure and cultural opportunities offered by our neighbours at the Albert Dock – home to Tate Liverpool, the Beatles Story and numerous bars and restaurants. Across the road, Europe’s largest retail and leisure experience – Liverpool One – boasts more than 160 shops, 20 restaurants, a 14-screen cinema and five-acre park. A Delegate Discount Card is available to visitors, offering a range of discounts across Albert Dock outlets, Liverpool One and the nearby Metquarter.
Visitors to the BT Convention Centre will find a 1600 space car park on site plus easy pedestrian access – all parts of the city centre are within easy walking distance, including Lime Street station.
Frequent access to Monarchs Quay is available via the public transport network and the expansion of Liverpool John Lennon Airport – the fastest growing airport in the UK – offers hundreds of national and international air links. Manchester International Airport is also just a short drive away.