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Venue Type

Exhibition Venue

City

Newport

Region

Wales

Standing

4000

theatre

1500

dinner

1200

bedrooms

About Venue

Located within the world-renowned Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, ICC Wales is one of the UK's premier conference and exhibition destinations, purpose-built to host world-class events on an international scale. Opened in 2019, the state-of-the-art venue combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional flexibility, offering an inspiring setting for conferences, exhibitions, awards ceremonies, gala dinners and large corporate events. Supported by extensive woodland surroundings and contemporary architecture, ICC Wales delivers an outstanding delegate experience in South Wales.

The venue features a spectacular 4,000m² pillar-free exhibition hall, a 1,500-seat auditorium and 15 flexible meeting rooms that can accommodate events ranging from executive board meetings to international conventions for more than 5,000 delegates. Purpose-built networking areas, outdoor spaces and seamless production infrastructure make ICC Wales one of the most versatile event venues in Europe.

Situated just minutes from Junction 24 of the M4, the venue offers excellent accessibility from Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham, with two international airports and high-speed rail connections nearby.

Event Spaces

Main Hall

A 4,000m² pillar-free exhibition and event hall divisible into six sections, ideal for exhibitions, conventions, gala dinners, product launches and large-scale conferences for up to 4,100 guests.

Auditorium

A world-class tiered auditorium with fixed seating for 1,500 delegates, dedicated production access and stage-level loading facilities, making it ideal for conferences, keynote presentations and awards ceremonies.

Meeting Rooms

Fifteen flexible meeting rooms featuring integrated presentation technology and natural daylight, accommodating events from 20 to 660 delegates.

Networking Spaces

Purpose-designed breakout areas, lounges and outdoor plazas providing informal networking, catering and exhibition opportunities throughout the venue.

Facilities and Services

High-speed Wi-Fi, integrated AV technology, hybrid event capabilities, intelligent lighting systems, exhibition infrastructure, production offices, green rooms, dedicated loading facilities, extensive breakout areas, in-house catering, outdoor event spaces, dedicated event management and over 2,000 onsite parking spaces.

Location and Access

Located at Coldra Wood, Newport NP18 1DE, ICC Wales sits within the Celtic Manor Resort estate just minutes from Junction 24 of the M4 motorway. The venue is approximately 20 minutes from Cardiff city centre and around 30 minutes from both Cardiff and Bristol Airports, while Newport Railway Station provides direct services to London, Bristol and Birmingham.

Ideal For

Conferences
International Conventions
Exhibitions
Trade Shows
Awards Ceremonies
Product Launches
Corporate Meetings
Gala Dinners
Networking Events

Key Features

International Convention Centre
4,000m² Pillar-Free Main Hall
1,500 Seat Auditorium
15 Flexible Meeting Rooms
Capacity for Over 5,000 Delegates
State-of-the-Art Event Technology
Extensive Breakout Spaces
2,000 Onsite Parking Spaces
Adjacent to Celtic Manor Resort
Excellent M4 Access

Why Hire

ICC Wales is one of the UK's leading conference and exhibition venues, combining exceptional scale with world-class facilities and outstanding accessibility. Whether hosting an international congress, trade exhibition or prestigious awards dinner, the venue provides the flexibility, technology and professional support to deliver events of the highest standard.