C-TEC Conference
& Catering Facilities
Welcome to Challenge Way
The perfect place to host your meeting, training course, conference or roadshow.
Located in the heart of the North West, with excellent links to road, rail and air networks, our state-of-the-art facility in Wigan boasts extensive free parking, high-tech conference equipment and superb catering facilities.
From a business breakfast meeting to a corporate conference, our professional and friendly team can accommodate any event – and ensure we exceed your expectations every time by delivering first class customer service.
Facilities include:
High-tech Meeting Rooms
Our state-of-the-art meeting/seminar rooms include high-speed audi-visual facilities and hearing loops providing unrivalled presentation tools. Fast free WiFi available throughout.
Private reception areas
Two modern restaurants
Excellent location & facilities
Our Conference Rooms
Seminar Theatre
- Room type: Theatre (Capacity 80)
- Room type: Group work (Capacity 40)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Foster Suite
- Room type: Theatre (Capacity 16)
- Room type: Group work (Capacity 12)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Meeting room one
- Room type: Boardroom (Capacity 12)
- Room type: N/A
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Meeting room two
- Room type: Boardroom (capacity 18)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Meeting room three
- Room type: Classroom (capacity 16)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Meeting room four
- Room type: Meeting room (capacity 16)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Meeting room five
- Room type: Meeting room (capacity 16)
- High-speed audio-visual facilities and World class hearing loop systems
- Fast free WiFi Internet throughout
- Whiteboard
- Extensive free parking facilities
- Dedicated reception/meet and greet area
- Separate cloakroom
- Accessible WC facilities
Companies that have used Challenge Way
Inclusive Catering & Room Packages*
Breakfast
- Seminar/Meeting room of your choice
- Tea, coffee, orange juice, bottled water
- Breakfast Rolls(bacon, sausage, egg, vegetarian)
- Danish pastries
- N/A
Bronze
- Seminar/Meeting room of your choice
- Breakfast for the trainer/organiser
- Mid-morning tea/coffee/bottled water with biscuits
- Working buffet-style lunch or hot meal (selection of options available)
- Afternoon tea/coffee or bottled water with biscuits
Silver
- Seminar/Meeting room of your choice
- Breakfast for the trainer/organiser
- Mid-morning tea/coffee/bottled water with bacon rolls or Danish pastries
- Working buffet-style lunch or hot meal (selection of options available)
- Afternoon tea/coffee/bottled water with biscuits
Gold
- Seminar/Meeting room of your choice
- Breakfast for the trainer/organiser
- Mid-morning tea/coffee/bottled water with bacon rolls or Danish pastries
- Working buffet-style lunch or hot meal (selection of options available)
- Afternoon tea/coffee/bottled water with a selection of home made cakes
*Packages can be tailored to suit your exact requirements.
Special rates available for companies operating in the fire and security industry.
HOW TO GET TO C-TEC
BY AIR
Wigan is within easy reach of Manchester International and Liverpool John Lennon airport. By car or taxi, Manchester and Liverpool airports are approximately 55 minutes from Challenge Way.
From Manchester Airport
For information about where to stay and travelling to and from Manchester Airport, visit http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/to-and-from-airport
By train
Take the train from Manchester Airport (MIA) via Manchester Piccadilly Station (MAN) to Wigan Wallgate (WGW).
Taxis from Manchester airport can be pre-booked with Arrow Cars who have desks in the arrival halls of all three terminals. Go to http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/arrowtaxi
From Liverpool Airport
For information about where to stay and travelling to and from Liverpool Airport, visit
http://www.liverpoolairport.com/getting-to/from-airport.html
By train
Take the 80A or 86A Bus to Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and the train to Wigan North Western (WGN)
BY TRAIN
Trains can be booked via www.thetrainline.com
Challenge Way is located approximately 1 mile from Wigan’s two railway stations (Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate). Wigan North Western station is on the West coast main line with links to Liverpool, London and Scotland.
Wigan Wallgate station is used for regional services to Manchester, Southport and Liverpool. Taxis are always available outside Wigan North Western station.
Local private taxi company numbers are listed below:
Crusader Cabs – 01942 829829
Blue Star Taxis – 01942 242424
BY CAR
From the M6 North: Exit at junction 27 and follow the signs for Shevington (B5206). Follow the B5206 for approximately one mile then turn left into Old Lane (B5375). Follow the B5375 for about 2 miles until you reach traffic lights at the crossing with Scot Lane. Turn right and follow the signs for Robin Park. After the bridge, take the first right at the traffic lights onto Challenge Way. Follow the road for approximately quarter of a mile until you see the sign for C-TEC on the right. From the M6 South: Exit at junction 25, and follow the A49. After about 2 miles, you will reach the Saddle roundabout. Turn left at the first exit onto Robin Park Road. Follow the road for approximately 1 mile until you come to a mini roundabout. Carry straight on and turn left at the Vauxhall Garage onto Challenge Way. Follow the road for approximately quarter of a mile until you see the sign for C-TEC on the right.WHERE TO STAY IN WIGAN
The Wrightington Hotel & Country Club (****)
Moss Lane,
Wrightington,
Wigan,
Lancashire
WN6 9PB
Website
Distance from C-TEC – approximately 5 miles, 8 km
Quote C-TEC to obtain our corporate rate of £76 per night bed and breakfast
Kilhey Court Hotel (***)
Chorley Road, Standish
Wigan
WN1 2XN
Website
Distance from C-TEC – approximately 4.5 miles, 7 km
Thistle Haydock (****)
Penny Lane
Haydock
WA11 9SG
Website
Distance from C-TEC – approximately 5 miles, 8 km
Premier Inn (Budget)
Wigan West (M6, Junction 26)
162 Orrell Road
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 8HQ
Website
Distance from C-TEC – approximately 2 miles, 3.5 km
Premier Inn (Budget)
Warrington Road (M6, Junction 25)
Marus Bridge
Wigan
WN3 6XB
Website
Distance from C-TEC – approximately 4 miles, 6 km