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Country House Conferences

Country House Conferences

With hotels across the UK and Channel Islands, all within strategic locations and beautiful surroundings, boasting fine food and unrivalled service, Hand Picked offer truly unique venues for corporate events.

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Discover Birmingham

Discover Birmingham

From its sleepy canals reminding you of a busy industrial past to cycle routes that lead to green valleys and parks, Birmingham offers something for everyone. Conveniently located a short drive from the city centre, New Hall Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore it all.

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History of Woodlands Park Hotel

History of Woodlands Park Hotel

Woodlands Park House was designed by Rowland Plumbe, RA, in 1885 for Mr FC Bryant, the son of the founder of the match company, Br...

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Unique team building venues

Unique team building venues

Motivate and inspire your employees with a unique team building event at one of Hand Picked Hotels’ venues.

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Hypnos Beds

Hypnos Beds

Exquisitely handmade by Hypnos’ master craftsman, our beds offer a beautifully restful night’s sleep.

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History of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa

History of Wood Hall Hotel & Spa

Wood Hall’s first Norman possessor was Malgar Le Vavasour, and for several hundred years it was the home of the Vavasour family and their descendants.

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The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience was founded in 1988 when 19 individual Scotch whisky companies jointly invested in showcasing their industry to international visitors.

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Discover Northamptonshire

Discover Northamptonshire

Often described as the Rose of the Shires, Northamptonshire offers something for everyone who visits.

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The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

The Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist

Planning a wedding can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. To keep you cool, calm and collected, we’ve put together a detailed wedding to-do list that will be there every step of the way. Follow the wedding planning timeline for a stress-free wedding journey.

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Althorp Literary Festival

Althorp Literary Festival

The Althorp Literary Festival is a unique celebration of the written word, so if you love books then why not make a weekend of it and stay at the nearby Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, or Ettington Park Hotel.

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