Located in the heart of the Black Country to the north-west of Birmingham, Wolverhampton is a city steeped in history. Home to the very first traffic lights and one of the world’s oldest professional football teams, the city also played a key part in pioneering the heavy metal scene.
Wolverhampton is a walkable city with no shortage of conference and event venues and is well connected to the rest of the West Midlands and beyond, with a city centre transport interchange that brings bus, rail and metro into one consolidated commuter hub.
Highlights:
Art Gallery
https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/
Designed by renowned architect Julius Chatwin in 1884 to house the city’s art collection, the Grade II-listed art gallery boasts the largest and most significant pop art collection outside London. Right in the heart of the city centre, the building offers impressive spaces including the recently refurbished Georgian Gallery.
Bantock House
https://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/whats-on/bantock/
Restored to its former Edwardian glory, Bantock House is set within 43 acres of parkland and formal gardens. Event spaces include well-equipped meeting rooms and galleries.
Grand Station
https://www.grandstation.co.uk
Sited next to the city centre’s transport Interchange, this historic former railway station dates back to 1854 with 2 halls to hire for corporate events, both with their own entrance, bar, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Ideal for conferences, exhibitions, black tie and awards evenings.
Grand Theatre
https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk
Built in 1894, the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton is a Grade II listed building staging major touring productions with capacity for 1,200 in its three tier Victorian auditorium. The venue is well suited for events, business meetings, conferences and presentations with smaller suites available for hire.
Molineux Stadium
Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, is a treasure trove of event spaces with uninterrupted views of the pitch, lending itself well to both reception-style events and more conventional theatre-style conferences. The Wolves Museum is an additional space that is available to hire for private events.
The Grand Palace
https://grandpalacewolverhampton.co.uk/
The Grand Palace is a Grade II* listed building in the heart of the city centre with a capacity to host up to 650 guests in its main venue, along with an additional 170 in the second suite, the Grand Palace offers space for all types of events including weddings, conferences and banquets.
The Mount Country Manor Hotel & Golf
The Mount Hotel in Wolverhampton offers modern comforts, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, gardens and conference facilities. In addition, guests can enjoy golf and gym amenities at The Mount Golf and Country Club, just 2 miles away. Ideal for business or leisure.
Wolverhampton Racecourse
https://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk
Located on the outskirts of the city centre, Wolverhampton Racecourse is just 10 minutes from the M54 and has 1,500 free car parking spaces and an on-site hotel. Ideal for corporate hire for exhibition, product launches and shows with a range of indoor rooms and a vast amount of outdoor space.
University of Wolverhampton at The Halls
https://www.thehallswolverhampton.co.uk
Formally known as the Civic Halls, the newly refurbished venue has previously played host to rock and pop legends including Queen, David Bowie and Nirvana. Following a major multi-million-pound refurbishment programme in 2023, the venue is again hosting leading acts, business events and conferences.