Drayton Manor Resort joins Venues of Excellence

Drayton Manor Resort in Tamworth, West Midlands is the latest member to join Venues of Excellence (VOE) in 2025.

As a renowned theme park and resort with outstanding corporate meeting and event facilities, Drayton Manor joins a prestigious network of unique, diverse, and independent venues across the UK. 

By joining Venues of Excellence, Drayton Manor Resort will gain access to exclusive sales and marketing opportunities, align with the UK’s leading collection of independent venues, and connect with industry peers through exclusive member events. They’ll also stay ahead of the curve with insightful industry updates and trends in the ever-evolving MICE market.

Set amongst 280 acres of lakes and parkland Drayton Manor Resort is the UK’s top family attraction theme park, combining a beautiful setting with four star conference spaces, exciting corporate packages and delicious cuisine.  Corporate companies can opt to add tickets to the park for the ultimate unique event which will keep delegates talking about their experience for months to come.

Mandy Jennings, CEO, VOE on welcoming Drayton Manor Resort into membership commented: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Drayton Manor Resort as our latest new member.  As a renowned destination with outstanding corporate meeting and event facilities, they are a perfect fit for our prestigious consortium of unique and diverse venues. They offer first class, versatile event spaces for conferences, meetings, and team-building days and we were so impressed with the team who are extremely enthusiastic and welcoming.

By joining Venues of Excellence, Drayton Manor Resort will benefit from exclusive sales and marketing opportunities, high-profile networking events, and invaluable industry insights within the MICE sector. We look forward to supporting them in maximising their presence in the corporate events market and showcasing their exceptional venue to our extensive network of event professionals.”

On joining the consortium, Victoria Lynn, Managing Director, Drayton Manor Resort said: “We are delighted to join Venues of Excellence, marking an exciting new chapter for Drayton Manor Resort. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, not just as a leading theme park but also as a premier venue for corporate events, conferences, and special occasions. At Drayton Manor, we pride ourselves on offering unique, high-quality facilities set within a stunning resort, and we look forward to collaborating with Venues of Excellence to continue exceeding guest expectations.”

Drayton Manor Resort was welcomed at VOE’s recent annual conference as new members and will be joined over the next few months by more independent venues looking who value the benefit of membership with a sales and marketing consortium whose members represent the best in class to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

(Image Left to right: Kirsty Nicholls, Sales Manager, Stewart Elsmore, Chairman of the Advisory Board Venues of Excellence and Nicola Ray, Resort Events Manager)

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