Situated in the heart of England, Markfield Conference Centre nestles in nine acres of well-established parkland with sprawling lawns, flowerbeds and a good selection of mature trees. It offers an ideal venue for conferences, courses and training programmes by local authorities, schools, religious community, service groups and organised groups of all kinds. A subsidiary of the Islamic Foundation, a registered non-profit charity, it provides excellent facilities at exceptionally competitive rates.

Conference Facilities
This centrally located building contains a well-fitted reception room for registering and welcoming programme participants. A large meeting hall tastefully decorated to high standards, with all modern A/V equipments (including power-point projectors and a PA system) accommodates 130 persons. Two small teaching rooms accommodate 20 people each. Two multi-purpose conservatory halls, one opening out onto a lawn, can be used for exhibitions, buffets, etc. There is also a permanent brick-built barbecue. An extra lecture theatre accommodating 90 persons can be made available on request.

Catering
Markfield Conference Centre provides full board facilities. All meals are prepared in the main kitchen serving the Dining Hall. A wide variety of menus, especially oriental and vegetarian, are available. Special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior request. There is some flexibility in the serving times; however, groups should arrange the exact times with the Centre administration at the time of booking.

The Dining Hall is suitably furnished for formal dinners and banquets with seating capacity for a maximum of 70 persons. Hot serving units and cold salad bars provide efficient serving.

Location
The county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands, gives easy access to many tourist attractions. The River Soar runs through the county. To the eastern side is the most rural area littered with many old churches, small market towns and charming villages. Places of attraction include Belvoir Castle, Burghley House, Stamford, Rutland Water, Swithland Woods, Beacon Hill and Bradgate Park; all of them are ideal places for walking. Bradgate Park, only a couple of miles away, is also a historic deer park. Other interesting places in the county include Broom Briggs Farm, Nottingham East Midlands Airport, Donnington Motor Museum and Shardlow Waterways Exhibition. Thornton Reservoir, only one mile away, may be used for fishing and walking in a woodland setting.

General Points
Please note:
It is advisable to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
The Centre is run on a strict “no-alcohol” basis; it neither allows nor serves alocoholic beverages.
The Centre allows camping for organizations, clubs and schools, etc, who are encouraging the development of outdoor education.
The A/V equipment such as the PowerPoint, video recorder, slide projector, overhead projector, etc. are available by prior request at nominal charges. Laptops are not provided by the Centre.