BGS’s Keyworth site has a conference suite and separate exhibition space available to hire by the day or half-day.
The conference suite seats up to 100. We offer competitive rates, in-house buffet catering and free car parking, making BGS Keyworth an ideal venue for hosting meetings, training days and conferences.
If you would like to arrange a viewing or would like to enquire about availability, please contact our events manager on 0115 936 3341 or via our event enquiry form.
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Conference suite
The conference suite is a contemporary venue for conferences and business meetings. Audio-visual equipment is included in the cost; poster boards and flip charts are available upon request.
Our lecture theatre seats up to 100 delegates. Two small rooms adjacent to the lecture theatre are included and may be used for breakout meetings.
The conference room at BGS Keyworth. BGS © UKRI.
Exhibition space
If you are planning to have a small exhibition, our exhibition space can be hired separately. We can provide tables and poster boards.
Catering
We offer a variety of buffet lunch options, as well as refreshments throughout the day.
| Menu item | Price |
|---|---|
| Freshly brewed filter coffee, selection of herbal teas and traditional English breakfast tea Decaffeinated tea and coffee and soya milk are available on request | £1.50 per person |
| Danish pastry platter (includes tea and coffee as above) | £2.50 per person |
| Chilled apple and orange juice | £2.50 per litre |
The early-bird working breakfast is served in the staff restaurant between 08:30 and 10:00.
| Menu item | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Breakfast roll: grilled back bacon, finest pork sausage or Moving Mountains vegan sausage Freshly baked pain au chocolat Yoghurts Seasonal fruit platter Hot and cold refreshments: fresh bean-to-cup coffee, traditional English breakfast tea, a selection of herbal teas and apple or orange juice | £9.00 |
Email event bookings (BGSEventbookings@bgs.ac.uk) with a custom selection from the the standard lunch platter menu or give the number of visitors, with any dietary requirements, and they will handle the rest.
The standard lunch platter will be served with jugs of chilled tap water. Hot refreshments are also available at an additional cost (prices shown in the refreshments menu).
| Menu item | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Freshly made filled tortilla pockets — meat and vegan options available | £4.00 |
| Seasonal fruit platter (vegan) | £1.00 |
| Mini quiche selection (vegetarian) | £1.50 |
| Samosas (vegan) | £1.00 |
| Spring rolls (vegan) | £1.00 |
| Mini pork pie | £1.50 |
| Mini muffin selection (vegetarian) | £1.50 |
| Superfood salad bowl (vegan) | £0.50 |
| Apple and orange juice | £2.50 (per litre) |
Email event bookings (BGSEventbookings@bgs.ac.uk) with a custom selection from the the premium lunch platter menu or give the number of visitors, with any dietary requirements, and they will handle the rest.
Hot refreshments are available at an additional cost (prices shown in the refreshments menu).
| Menu item | Price per person |
|---|---|
| £6.00 |
| A generous wedge of fresh, homemade, free-range quiche of the day with a fresh salad garnish (vegetarian) | £2.50 |
| Marinated chicken spears — chunky spears of chicken breast coated in one of our homemade marinades | £2.00 |
| Mini Mediterranean skewers — chorizo slices, feta cubes, black olives and cucumber thins | £1.50 |
| Mini Asian platter (vegan) — selection of onion bhajis, vegetable samosas and vegetable spring rolls served with shredded cucumber and mango chutney dipping sauce | £2.50 |
| Handmade Mediterranean focaccia (vegan) — Amelia’s Italian family dough recipe packed with Mediterranean delights | £2.50 |
| Fresh Greek-style salad (vegan) — black olives, salted cucumber and sun-dried tomatoes | £1.50 |
| Homemade coleslaw (vegan) — a mixture of shredded cabbage, red onion, carrot and chives coated in premium vegan mayonnaise | £1.00 |
| Homemade cake of the day — freshly baked on site
Gluten-free and vegan options available on request | £2.00 |
If you have any questions about our hospitality menu, wish to order more bespoke or unique hospitality for your meeting or conference, or anything else, don’t hesitate to email event bookings (BGSEventbookings@bgs.ac.uk).
Buffets are provided by the BGS Restaurant at Keyworth. BGS © UKRI.
Meeting room information
| Room | Conference suite | Exhibition space |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | First | Ground |
| Lift to floor level | Yes | — |
| Theatre | 100 | — |
| Reception | — | 150 |
| AV package | Yes | — |
Other event and meeting equipment available upon request. Additional charges apply.
Accessibility
- Hearing induction loops
- Access ramps
- Lifts (elevators)
- Accessible and gender-neutral toilets
- Accessible parking
- Visual and auditory fire alarms (if a PEEP plan is required, please let us know at the time of booking)
- Designated smoking areas
- Vegetarian, vegan and allergen-avoidant food available for all catered events (please indicate any dietary requirements at the time of booking)
- Quiet room for prayer (please indicate if this is needed at the time of booking)
- Taxi booking available on request
Visit the Keyworth accessibility page for detailed site accessibility. For any other accessibility questions, please contact BGS Enquiries (enquiries@bgs.ac.uk).
How to book
If you would like to arrange a viewing or to enquire about availability, please contact our events coordinator on 0115 936 3341 or complete our online events enquiry form.
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