Bethel Convention Centre hosts conferences, seminars, meetings, concerts, exhibitions and wedding receptions, from 25 seats in its smallest meeting suite to 2,500 in its auditorium. The centre stands on Kelvin Way in West Bromwich, in the West Midlands of England, with free parking close to the building.
Seminars and company events
For business use, the centre lists conferences, seminars, meetings, lectures and exhibitions. The Alexander Suite seats 300 and is offered for corporate events, the Monroe Suite seats 60 for meetings and company sessions, and the Arnold George Suite seats 25 for smaller meetings. Lecterns and audiovisual equipment are available, and the foyer can take exhibition stands alongside a conference program. Very large gatherings, such as a company-wide convention, a product launch with a stage or an annual general meeting, can move into the auditorium. Having several suites in one building means a plenary session, breakout groups and a lunch can run side by side without moving guests between venues.
Weddings and receptions
The Herman D Suite is presented as the room for wedding receptions and seats 110. The centre also hosts proms and parties, with its planners designing and decorating the room to the client's brief, and it refers to rooms holding between 180 and 300 people for these events. Audiovisual equipment for showing photos is available. The venue is alcohol free, a point to settle early when planning a reception.
Rooms and capacities
The auditorium seats 2,500 and is used for concerts and performances as well as large gatherings. The Alexander Suite seats 300, the Herman D Suite 110, the Monroe Suite 60 and the Arnold George Suite 25. The foyer hosts exhibitions. The site does not publish floor areas or separate theater and banquet figures for each room, so ask for the layout that matches your format when you send a request.
Catering
Food is prepared in the on-site kitchen, and organizers choose from a set of banquet menus. The planners can also arrange the room layout and decoration. No alcohol is served on the premises.
History and setting
The centre describes itself as a venue for every occasion, combining a large auditorium with a set of smaller suites under one roof, which lets it host anything from a 25-person meeting to a concert. The site does not give an opening date or the history of the building.
Getting there
The address is Kelvin Way, West Bromwich B70 7JW. West Bromwich lies a few miles northwest of central Birmingham, and Birmingham Airport is the nearest airport. Free parking is available near the venue, which helps for large delegations arriving by car or coach.
