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The Tickled Trout

This week's Venue of the Week is The Tickled Trout. Their secluded riverside location is conveniently close to the motorway network and both Manchester and Liverpool airports.

The Tickled Trout’s secluded riverside location is conveniently close to the motorway network and both Manchester and Liverpool airports. One of the most versatile venues in Preston, they have a range of comfortable, well-equipped meeting rooms and conference suites which benefit from natural light and offer a variety of space that works as well for an intimate board meeting as a large-scale conference.

If you are staying at The Tickled Trout, their comfortable bedrooms are equipped with large desks and complimentary Wi-Fi – ideal for catching up with emails and unwinding at the end of the day.

Macdonald Meetings delegate packages
Audio, visual and IT equipment
10 naturally lit meeting rooms
Free onsite parking
Business support available
Only two minutes from M6
Complimentary WiFi
Expert meeting and events team

Their self-contained conference centre offers ten bright, flexible, naturally lit event spaces and meeting rooms, with capacity for up to 80 guests.

Spacious and peaceful with views of the river, the Samlesbury Suite is one of the larger event spaces, ideal for meetings, workshops and lectures. The beautiful views also make it a wonderful location for a lunch, dinner or banquet.

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