Wedding ‘Fixtures’ Now Available At Hilton At St. George’s Park

BURTON UPON TRENT, U.K., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The recently opened Hilton at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, the new national football centre and training home to the 24 England teams, is inviting couples who have found their perfect ‘match’ to join them at its wedding fayre later this month.

Those seeking the perfect venue to celebrate their nuptials can visit the venue on Sunday January 27th to see the awe-inspiring event spaces available for wedding breakfasts and post-ceremony parties. A variety of companies will also be on hand to advise on wedding preparations including flowers, dresses, table decorations and wedding gifts.

Greg Crawford, general manager of Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George’s Park, said, “This very unique venue provides the perfect backdrop for the modern wedding – it’s not just about football and the sporting elite, it is a beautiful site with rolling countryside, stunning architecture and a tranquil ambiance which will inspire any couple tying the knot, this year or next. We invite couples to visit on 27th January to see first-hand what an amazing venue this is.”

Hilton at St. George’s Park opened for business in August 2012 and was officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in October as part of a site-wide event. The hotel, as part of the 330-acre complex, features 142 beautifully-appointed bedrooms, a large ballroom which can cater for up to 400 people, a large event lobby with floor to ceiling windows and event bar, and a 130-cover restaurant, complete with private dining facility. The stunning health club and spa adds additional appeal for the bride, groom and wedding guests alike. The adjacent Hampton by Hilton hotel features a further 86 bedrooms providing additional accommodation for larger weddings.

A select few dates for 2013 and 2014 will be released on January 27th for those wanting to guarantee this amazing venue for their special day. The wedding fayre is free to attend and ill take place from 11am until 3pm. Further information is available by calling 01283 576626.

A selection of images of Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent are available at http://news.hilton.com/stgeorgespark.

About St. George’s Park
Set in the heart of the National Forest, in 330 acres of beautifully landscaped parkland, St. George’s Park is the training base for the 24 England teams and features a Hilton hotel and Hampton by Hilton hotel. St. George’s Park is also the home of FA Learning, The FA’s educational department.

Through the delivery of national coach education courses, St. George’s Park will provide a platform for the communication of The Future Game philosophy, which outlines a vision for the development of English football. The Future Game will be brought to life in the football centre which includes a full-sized indoor third generation football pitch equipped with a viewing gallery for up to 200 people, a 60mx40m multipurpose indoor sports hall, 11 full size outdoor pitches and one elite DESSO training pitch which is an exact replica of Wembley. Players, coaches, guests and athletes from other sports have the opportunity to access the very best medical and sports science facilities on site. Perform at St. George’s Park is a bespoke sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance centre operated by Perform, part of Spire Healthcare. Perform combines 25,000 square feet of cutting-edge technology with elite medical expertise, creating the most advanced sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance science and training centre in the UK. The goal is to become the first FIFA F Marc Centre of Medical Excellence in the UK. This world class facility is available to use by national and international football clubs, as well as other sports and business organisations to drive excellence in performance.

Visitors can enjoy impressive accommodation, with Hilton Worldwide operating two hotels under one roof. The hotels cater for individuals, groups or team bookings, along with major sporting or business conferences and banquets and will provide onsite accommodation for those attending residential courses run by FA Learning.

More information is available at thefa.com/sgp and stgeorgespark.hilton.com.