Black Country Conference Desk

Black Country Conferences has a great team of experienced people ready to help you discover the range on offer in the Black Country and to provide advice or assistance on any aspect of your event. So, whether it is information on venues, accommodation, restaurants, attractions or transport – help is only a telephone call away.

We have a free venue finding service (call 08458 15 15 16 or fill in the enquiry form on this website) where we can find the ideal location for your event, free of charge. This includes research on availability and costs. We also offer a free accommodation booking service, whereby we can arrange accommodation for delegates at preferential rates.

Black Country Conferences can help take away the stress of organising your events, we are here to make sure it is a success.

Questions And Answers

Why is it called the Black Country?

beneath the surface lies a rich, loamy earth mixing with the 30 ft coal seam, which dominates the land.

How many delegates can the Black Country accommodate?

Our largest venue is the Civic Halls in Wolverhampton. The purpose built auditorium can accommodate up to 1800 delegates. The venue is situated in Wolverhampton City Centre and for the larger events is supported by the city's hotels all within easy reach of the motorway network and within walking distance of the train and coach stations.

How long does it take to reach the Black Country from London?

The Black Country can be reached within 2 hours 15 minutes London.

How far is Birmingham from The Black Country?

The Black Country is to the north and west of Birmingham sharing some it's borders. Venues within Sandwell are only a few minutes drive from Birmingham City Centre. Wolverhampton is a 20 minute drive from Birmingham City Centre.

What is the nearest Airport?

Birmingham International Airport can be accessed within a 20 minute drive and Manachester is one and a half hours away.
Wolverhampton Business Airport caters for smaller aircraft and is a 20 minute deive from Wolverhampton City Centre.

Can you offer Partner programmes for delegates?

Yes. We will discuss with the organiser what kind of programme they require some examples would be:
Visit to the Black Country Living Museum, Lunch at Jonathans Hotel & restaurant followed by Shopping at Merry Hill.
Visit to National trust properties within the Black Country.
Visit to walsall Leather Museum, Lunch at a local hotel and then onto the New Walsalll Art gallery to view Picasso, Modigliano and the Garman-Ryan collection.