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

Welcome guests in your own private dedicated reception area – perfect for intimate lunches and corporate events – or relax in our beautifully designed, spacious and permanently staffed reception area.

Two modern restaurants

Delicious high-quality food freshly prepared in a 5-star food hygiene rated environment with mouth-watering menus and dietary requirements catered for all tastes.

Excellent location & facilities

Conveniently located for motorways and the rail network. There are a large number of hotels and restaurants within a 5 mile radius for those requiring an overnight stay.

Our Conference Rooms

Companies that have used Challenge Way

Inclusive Catering & Room Packages*

*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

WHERE TO EAT IN THE EVENING

The Fat Olive Restaurant
Wigan
13 Upper Dicconson Street
Wigan
WN1 2AD
01942 242 000
Website

The Spice Lounge Indian Restaurant
19 Bretherton Row
Off Wallgate
Wigan
WN1 1LL
Email
Website

The Windmill
3 Mill Lane
Parbold
Wigan
WN8 7NW
Website

Gallimore’s Fine Restaurant
13 The Wiend
Wigan
WN1 1PF
Tel: 01942 492100
Email
Website

Franco’s Italian Restaurant
5 Rodney Street
Wigan
WN1 1DG
Tel: 01942 248668
Email
Website