"Set in the heart of Bakewell, amid the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales, the Agricultural Business Centre (ABC) is the ideal venue for meetings, conferences, seminars and training workshops.
With livestock markets taking place every week, together with additional monthly sales, the ABC is very much a working environment. On these days, the place bustles with activity and this can form an interesting backdrop to a variety of events.
Visitors can view the bidding for cattle from special galleries above the main auction rings or observe the selling of smaller livestock under the unique marquee effect roof of the sheep and calf penning areas.
Function rooms are available for hire, with extensive facilities. To book or for further details, contact us.
The Conference Room
The Conference Room can seat up to 60 people cabaret style or 100 theatre style and is ideal for conferences, large meetings, promotional events, training workshops and lectures.
The Meeting Room
The Meeting Room can seat 20 people boardroom style. It is ideal for inter-departmental meetings, small seminars, job interviews and training workshops.
The Concourse
The Concourse is also available for hire and provides an exciting and expansive space for a multitude of events. The Concourse easily accommodates large vehicles, display stands, machinery and equipment and is ideal for trade exhibitions and displays.
On livestock market days small areas of the Concourse can be hired to display agricultural products and equipment - an excellent way to promote products.
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Two further rooms are available, each seating 10-12 people boardroom style.
Whiteboards, flip charts and multi-media projector are available for use and the Conference Room has the additional benefits of an audio loop system, plus:
Wi-Fi available
Full disabled access
400 car parking spaces and 15 coach bays
Free parking for conference delegates
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The ABC has a large cafe/restaurant and bar. Food & drink can be provided to suit individual requirements."
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Bakewell Farmer's Market
Generally held on the last Saturday of every month, the District Council's popular Bakewell Farmers' Market is now regularly attracting more than 5,000 visitors and is so popular that many of the 70 stall holders are selling out before closing time – and there is a waiting list of more than 50 traders.
The Farmers' Markets are organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council and are held at the District Council's Agricultural Business Centre (ABC), which celebrates its 17th anniversary in 2015."
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