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International Convention Centre Wales

Newport, South Wales, GBby The Celtic Collection (joint venture with Welsh Government)

26,000 sqm

Indoor Space

1,500

Plenary Capacity

3,080

Banquet Capacity

15

Breakout Rooms

1

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) is a state-of-the-art 5,000-capacity venue located in Newport, South Wales, set within ancient woodland. It features a 4,000 sqm pillar-free exhibition hall, a 1,500-seat auditorium, and 15 versatile meeting rooms, all designed with natural daylight and integrated technology. The venue emphasizes sustainability, aiming to be a no single-use plastic facility, and is committed to accessibility and inclusivity. It is easily accessible from the M4 motorway and both Cardiff and Bristol airports.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Newport

Country

GB

Total Indoor Space

26,000 sqm

Max Plenary

1,500

Max Banquet

3,080

Breakout Rooms

15

Exhibition Halls

1

Airport Distance

40 min

Accessibility

70/10

Full Address

Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ, GB

Event Spaces & Rooms

3 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Main HallExhibition Hall
AuditoriumAuditorium
Meeting RoomsMeeting Rooms

Sustainability

ICC Wales is committed to being a green, environmentally friendly venue, continually reducing its carbon footprint, water consumption, and waste production. Key initiatives include being a no single-use plastic venue, utilizing smart LED lighting, providing water stations, natural ventilation, and recycling stations. The venue employs a building management system and combined heat and power technology. It procures locally grown products, reduces packaging waste, and recycles food waste into renewable energy and waste oil into biodiesel. The adjacent Celtic Manor Resort's woodland offsets CO2 emissions. ICC Wales is a member of isla, an independent industry body for sustainable events.

Certifications

Green Key International AccreditationGreen Dragon Environmental Standard Level 4Green Tourism certificationAssociation of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO)Association of Event Venues (AEV)International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA)Meetings Industry Association (MIA) AIM Secure Accreditation

Notable Past Events

3 events hosted

UK Space Conference
M&IT Awards (headline sponsor)
SSCL Country Carnival Event

Subvention & Funding Support

The Welsh Government is a 50/50 joint venture partner with Celtic Manor Ltd in ICC Wales, providing grant funding and equity. It has also provided significant financial support packages, including debt reduction, to the venue.

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Quick Facts

Airport
40 min drive
Exhibition Halls
1
Breakout Rooms
15
Indoor Space
26,000 sqm

Contact Information

www.iccwales.com — register free for link access

Destination

Newport, United Kingdom

Europe — Western Europe

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Data Quality

Bronze

Last Verified

5 Apr 2026

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