Visit Halton at Confex Conference on 26th February 2025

Science, Sport, Heritage, Theatre, and Music. Halton's fantastic venues have it all!

Representatives from Visit Halton will attend Confex on 26th February to promote the borough's award-winning convention facilities. Positioned as ‘The Alternative Destination,' the collection of venues and spaces have all been considered to make every meeting, incentive, conference and event, a highlight of the business calendar.

The ongoing physical regeneration of Halton, which includes Runcorn, Daresbury, and Widnes, combines a rich heritage with contemporary and quirky venues. All are supported by a strong infrastructure that ensures a balanced and productive working environment, now and in the future.

Historically, Halton has been at the forefront of trade and connectivity, with its inland port and waterway network playing a central role in transporting goods across the country. Today, Halton remains a prosperous and pioneering industrial hub, home to world-class science and innovation, musical and sporting legends, as well as cultural and heritage excellence.

This Alternative Destination offers everything needed to host any event—whether it’s music and arts festivals, new product launches, or active awaydays. Halton ensures you can plan and book with confidence; here’s the top 5 highlights:

Location, Location, Location
With a Liverpool edge, set in the rural heart of Cheshire, and just a stone’s throw from the buzzing city life of Manchester, Halton offers a blend of industrial heritage, natural attractions, and alternative cultural highlights. Halton effortlessly connects with neighbouring cities while maintaining a uniquely secluded atmosphere.

Easy Access
Boasting a direct rail service from London to Runcorn Station via the West Coast Main Line, domestic and international flight routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, and its strategic position at the heart of the major Northwest motorway network, Halton is easy to reach by train, plane, or car. Once here, an efficient transport network ensures seamless navigation throughout the borough and beyond.

Great Value Accommodation
Halton provides a variety of accommodation options to suit all preferences and budgets. From modern, comfortable rooms to quaint, cosy inns and larger international hotel chains, delegates will find the perfect place to rest and recharge.

Variety of Venues
Whether you're looking for an intimate space, an epic stadium, a state-of-the-art venue, a film-worthy location, or a heritage-rich setting, Halton offers a range of diverse spaces for events of any size, type, and budget. Each venue is equipped with the latest technology, flexible catering options, accessibility features, and sustainable initiatives, as well as unique ‘alternative incentives’ to make your event extra special.

Work Hard, Play Hard
From an all-action round of golf to a cycle along the Trans Pennine Trail, watching a high-energy Rugby match to relaxing with a rejuvenating yoga class or a leisurely canal trip, Halton offers a wide variety of attractions to suit every occasion. Get creative in a sound recording studio or experience virtual reality—the possibilities are endless.