National Motorcycle Museum Blog

When choosing a venue to hold a conference, there are some aspects that are essential to look for. Many conference venues are in picturesque areas and this outlook appeals to many people that are finding the perfect venue for business meetings. However, this isn’t all that appeals to a customer when looking for new places to hold business meetings.

Accessibility is one of the most important factors when choosing a conference venue. It is vital for your customers to find a meeting place easily and efficiently and therefore understand where the conference venue is situated. With this in mind, many conference venues are situated near ideal road and rail networks.

Some businesses hold conferences that include overseas partners or customers. Fortunately there are conference venues that are also situated near national airports. They are close enough to travel from the airport but far enough away for passing planes to not cause any noise pollution.

The situation of a conference venue may be picturesque but does not always mean it is accessible. This can be a down side if there are a variety of people trying to find a hotel, museum or business centre in the countryside. Many will not see the appeal of driving out of the way with the likelihood of getting lost. This is why there are those conference venues that are situated off the motorway and close to train stations, but are still facing large open space and make the most of their grounds.

Some conference venues understand the efficiency of finding their venue but use gardens and decorative furniture to appeal to those looking for a serene atmosphere. It is important especially for the purpose of presentations, conferences and training seminars that outside noise pollution is limited. It is hard for many venues to cater for all these aspects, but there are those available so research is worth while to ensure that the right venue is found.

It is important to know of a location that can hold business meetings, presentations and wedding receptions, which is also surrounded by beautiful scenery. The National Motorcycle Museum provides a quality service as well as being located in the stunning countryside with many qualities that make it stand out from the rest.

They offer all of these services as well as providing free parking, a choice of suites and meeting rooms as well as imaginative menus that can cater to specific needs. Conference venues that provide this sort of service pride themselves on creating an unforgettable experience regardless of the reason for your visit.

The National Motorcycle Museum believe the success of any conference or banquet relies on the support of staff that make the event run as smoothly as possible. With duty managers on hand to ensure everything runs accordingly as well as dedicated staff to provide a top service for any occasion, this conference venue goes that extra mile to ensure your experience is one of a kind.

An ideal location for a conference venue would be close to all major road networks, railway stations and, if really fortunate, airports. It may seem unlikely but in fact The National Motorcycle Museum is situated in this infrastructure. This takes away the pressure of finding the location and result in everyone finding it easily, arriving on time so everything can start off as planned.

Whether it is a banquet suite, business meeting room or conference venue that is required, finding a location that provides all of these services doesn’t have to be difficult. A little research can go a long way to bring you to a venue that offers all of the services above all in a location that will take your breath away.

There are many places where you can hold your business conferences. It is essential to know that there are conference venues that offer you a service that is ideal for you and your customers.

It is important to be given the right service at your chosen venue. There are venues that know how to provide a professional service and make you and your colleagues feel comfortable.  With many situated in the middle of attractive surroundings,  your colleagues or delegates will be able to take in breathtaking views as well as enjoying a first class service.

However, there are venues available that offer so much more than just somewhere for business meetings or team building exercises. Some may have a museum or attractions on site that you and your delegates can visit, making a great attraction to this site and a break if it’s an all day meeting or training day.
Look at where your venue is situated. Ideally, for easy accessibility, the better venues may be near motorways and major transportation depots, such as train stations, bus stations and maybe even airports. This will help people arrive at the destination in a calm manner if directions to the venue are simple and easy to follow, rather than the difficulty of trying to find the venue and becoming flustered. With the options of free parking, some venues have it all in terms of catering for their guests.

Conference suites are available for everyone. Whether you want somewhere scenic for a business meeting, or it is intended for more of a training exercise, the options for conference venues are endless. It is a matter of research and finding the right one for you and your business needs. Some conference venues may also provide you with a conference manager to assist you with the planning of your day taking away the stress and worry, leaving you to enjoy the facilities they have to offer.

When deciding to hold business meetings, team building days or for anything business related, hiring the right conference venue can make all of the difference. It is important to give the right impression of your business and choosing a professional, easily accessible venue for your business needs can give a last impression.

Hiring the right conference venues can show the care and attention you take to ensure that the right setting has been sought after. In choosing the right place to hold any business meetings people will feel more relaxed and welcome, especially in a place that is surrounded by beautiful scenery, as well as an inviting atmosphere.

When choosing a conference venue it may be beneficial to choose one where there is good infrastructure. If clients are coming from all over then a good choice of conference venue would be one that is surrounded by a train station, motorways and airports for easy accessibility. This can mean a stress free trip for those coming to the venue, starting the meeting on a calm note.

The right conference venue will understand the importance of their customers and therefore provide them with a professional service. Knowing that every need is different for each conference, a quality conference venue will be happy to cater to your specific needs. There are venues that have a conference and banqueting manager that can help assist with the planning of your conference or event.

There are many conference venues across the UK, but when deciding on which one would be best for your business it is important to research and look at the facilities they have to offer. Of course there are those conference venues that have that little more to offer than others, so it is essential to look at all aspects of a conference venue before deciding on the right one.

Every industry holds conferences at one time or another and your industry is undoubtedly no different. Conferences are important in showcasing your business for a whole host of reasons. It may be for training purposes or for giving awards. It may even be for discussing the latest developments in terms of technology, news or rules and regulations. Whatever your conference is for, it is important to organize it with a whole host of factors in mind. One of those factors, and perhaps the most pressing, is your selection of conference venues. You should consider conference venues with a view to booking them before doing anything else.

When choosing conference venues to suit your wants and needs, you should look for several elements that are unique to that particular venue and use these elements to choose the one that is the most convenient and suited to your industry, company and;/or attendees.

The first element to consider is whether or not the individual conference venues are in a convenient location. This should be considered in line with just how easy it is to get to by road and by rail. Depending on the nature of the conference, you may even want to assess whether or not it is convenient for your overseas attendees to get to, so does it have an airport nearby? All good conference venues will be ideally located so major roads run directly to it. The will also be just a short taxi ride from the nearest train station.

Secondly, you should consider conference venues in line with just how many people you think would be attending. For example, if you have 500 people coming then you will not want a venue that has a capacity of 450. You need to be able to fit everyone in there without hoping that people will drop out.

Finally, you should also cater for your attendees in terms of overnight accommodation and catering if need be. All good conference venues will have a hotel nearby if not in the grounds of the venue itself. Ideally, it would also have a kitchen area for preparing food. This may not be something you think of before the event but it does merit consideration. Of course, we expect all conference venues have the technological facilities required, but we do not think about the human facilities needed as well. Getting a good all round balance is absolutely necessary so bear that in mind when you are in awe about just how good the technological aspect is!

If you have your own business or work in a large company in an organisational capacity then you will undoubtedly need a wide range of facilities at your disposal during the course of your career. If your business does organise and hold seminars, conferences or training days then the likelihood is that you will need good conference venues in which to do so. Conference venues are extremely important in giving outsiders of any sort the right impression about your company, whether they are trainers, visiting speakers or the heads of other companies. Creating the right impression is half of the battle because it can launch your business to the next level.

The availability of conference venues is important for any business and there is a wide range of them available in the UK today. The best option when it comes to selecting a conference venue is largely depending on where you live and work, but the Midlands provides an excellent solution if you have company branches spread out all over the country or are expecting attendees from various regions to converge in the one place.

The National Motorcycle Museum in the Midlands has a wide range of excellent business functions and can cater for your every want and need. There is professional staff in place for you to use and catering facilities that you can make the most of if you so wish. The conference rooms are also spacious and so you can be sure that there will be enough room for the attendees of any conference. There are also technology points available so you can make presentations and ensure that speakers have everything they need to have the maximum impact. These facilities come as standard in the majority of good conference venues but very few other places have the elegance and functionality combined, which of course can impress your guests.

The National Motorcycle Museum also has little extras that you can use to entertain your guests and attendees. Alongside the first class conference facilities, there is a museum that chronicles the history of the motorcycle and has fantastic displays and collections year after years. As such, it would make for a welcome break and provide your attendees with a little entertainment. What more could you ask for from conference venues?

A selection of the Museum’s ex-works Norton Rotary racers thrilled the large crowds at the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park. Five of the legendary machines that revived Britain’s road racing fortunes in the Eighties and Nineties were displayed in the paddock, where swarms of devotees got a close-up look.

They could also meet some former Norton team stars and see them in noisy action on the track. Ian Simpson, British Supercup champion of 1994 rode one of two Duckhams QXR-sponsored machines at Mallory, the other being aired by fellow Scot Jim Moodie, winner of 10 major races on Nortons in 1993.

Phil Borley, third in the 1994 Supercup, was out on the earlier RCW588 on which Steve Spray won a milestone British championship in 1989 while Trevor Nation, Norton’s Isle of Man TT hero of 1990, rode a 1991 NRS588.

Unfortunately the Museum’s updated 2007 NRV588 developed a lubrication problem and had to be parked rather than risk engine damage. It was ridden at Mallory by Lee Dickinson, development rider for the recently-formed Norton Racing Ltd. The company’s busy technical director is Brian Crighton, who initiated Norton’s Rotary racing campaigns and tends our historic Rotaries collection.

The high-tech NRV588 Crighton built for the Museum is being loaned to Norton Racing Ltd to aid development of new-generation Rotaries.

Ian Simpson ready to do some quick laps on the 1994 Duckhams Norton

Trevor Nation rode a 1991 machine in John Player Special colours

C: Eight times TT winner Jim Moodie was back on a Norton

Phil Borley on a 1989 bike. “That blew a few cobwebs away!” he said after his ride

The National Motorcycle Museum’s legendary Norton Rotary Racers are again demonstrating at the VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park, Sunday 13th July.

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The National Motorcycle Museum is a British institution and one of the most vital venues n the British Isles today for a whole number of reasons. It has extensive conference venues / rooms and facilities for businesses, but it offers excellent facilities for the average person as well. In fact, it is fair to say that it is one of the most fascinating UK historical venues that you could choose to visit!

The National Motorcycle Museum is the biggest and the best motorcycle museum not only in Europe but also in the world today. There is no other to rival it anywhere else, which may be why people travel from all over the world to see the displays in all their glory year after year. The artefacts on display have been collected over a number of years and so this is easily the most comprehensive collection of motorcycles and accessories in the world today. As a result of continuing contributions, it will undoubtedly get bigger and better in the future. This is why it is a must for all fans of both history and of the motorcycle.

In actual fact, the focus of The National Motorcycle Museum has not changed in all the years since it has been open. It was initially designed to draw the attention of the public to the great British motorcycle industry that dominated the world between the 1930s and 1960s. At that point in time, no other country could rival the motorcycles that were made there. As such, the vast collection that was originally displayed paid homage to the makers of the motorcycle. It still does that to this day. In fact, it does it better than any other institution or museum. Although the displays have been updated and the works of other countries are now on display, no other collection can rival the British golden era of motorcycles.

The National Motorcycle Museum is a place where nostalgia can run riot for the older generations whilst the displays can capture the imagination of younger visitors. The chronology of the motorcycle is here for all to come and see. This is why The National Motorcycle Museum is a place that you can spend all day in. With a restaurant and gift shop available to visitors during opening hours, you can take your time looking at what is on offer and take a piece of history home with you. There is much to be learned and much to see so spend your time marvelling at the wonders of technology and transport in just one place!

Newly arrived on display, this beautifully restored 1912 Zenith was an ultimate racer of its time. Powered by a 500cc vertical overhead valve JAP engine of the type that won the first Tourist Trophy race in 1907, it has Zenith’s innovative Gradua gearing system giving any ratio from 10: 1 to 4:1 at the turn of a handle. As the engine pulley size changes, the rear wheel moves in the frame to maintain constant drive belt tension.

Zenith-Gradua machines were so good at hill climbing that 16 British clubs banned them from competitions in 1910. The company turned this to its advantage by using ‘Barred’ as an advertising slogan and even exhibiting a machine caged behind bars at a London Show.