The Octagon

A flexible event space in the heart of Stafford

Perfect for conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and private hire

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Flexible Layouts

Breakout Spaces

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Central Stafford Location

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Price on Application

A space that adapts to your event

Our versatile main space offers the perfect setting for large conferences, exhibitions and trade shows, with breakout rooms for presentations, workshops, and group sessions.

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The Main Space

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The Main Space at Beaconside offers versatile seating layouts, advanced AV technology, and a bright, welcoming environment, with breakout spaces around the edges. Perfect for conferences, trade shows & exhibitions.

Room Layouts

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Up to 750

Key Features

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Breakout Spaces

Up to 560

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Free Parking

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Onsite AV

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Up to 85

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Catering

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Breakout Spaces

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Haywood Suite

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Hixon Suite

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Sandon Suite

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Weston Suite

Pricing

Price on application

We tailor our pricing to the specifics of your event.

Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements and receive a bespoke quote.

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  • I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help at our event last week. Your support is greatly appreciated. Everything ran smoothly, and we’ve had some fantastic feedback from customers and vendors.

    —Converge Technology Solutions

  • "I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for everything you did for us yesterday. The event was absolutely amazing-it ran like clockwork, and we’ve received wonderful feedback from both delegates and stand holders. You were incredibly helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed and that everything ran smoothly-not one hiccup, which is very rare! I’m so pleased with how it all went.

    —Staffordshire County Council

  • "A quick note to say thank you for an absolutely fantastic day at our Midsummer Conference. The Octagon was perfect in every way, and your team, including AV and catering, was friendly, welcoming, and clearly proud to make our day a success. The space worked brilliantly for our Marketplace, breakout rooms, and lunch setup, avoiding queues and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Most importantly, you made my job easy, handling every request with enthusiasm and a smile."

    —MPFT Talking Therapies

FAQs

  • Absolutely! While our standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, evening and weekend bookings can be arranged.

  • For an additional cost, the space can come equipped with in house AV, including staging, microphones, projectors, and screens.

  • Yes. As a multi-use site, parking is shared across the venue, but there is ample on-site parking available for event guests.

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