The orchard
Conference

11 OCTOBER 2025
THE ICC, BIRMINGHAM

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us at the ICC for a day of amazing worship, teaching, interviews and plenty of space to respond, receive prayer ministry and connect with others from across the UK. We can’t wait to see you!

SCHEDULE

9:30AM: REGISTRATION

10:30AM: CONFERENCE START

12.30PM: LUNCH

2.30PM: SEMINARS

4PM: BREAK

5PM: EVENING SESSION

7.30PM: CONFERENCE CLOSE

Schedule subject to change.

BSL translation will be available in Birmingham.

SOAK SPACE
Open all day for those wanting to take some time out to rest in God’s presence.

MARKETPLACE
Explore the exhibitor’s area, where you will be able to hear about the work of different charities, buy from some great Christian makers and pick up your Orchard Merch!

FAQS
If you have questions check out our FAQs below or send us a message for anything else!

speakers

RACHEL
HUGHES

Rachel is married to Tim and together they have 5 children. She is the co-lead Pastor of Gas Street in Birmingham; a church they planted in 2015.  Rachel has a background in Television & Media and also served on the staff team at HTB for several years. Two of her passions are seeing young women released into leadership and inspiring families into fostering & adopting.

AMY
HUGHES

Amy has been leading Trinity Church Nottingham since 2016 alongside her husband Jonny. She is ordained into the Church of England but spends much of her time being mum to her five young children. She is also known to squeeze in a home DIY project here and there. She enjoys walking the family dog with her husband, but her life passion is leading people into the beautiful presence of Jesus where life is transformed and freedom released.

YOUTH

You know we run an Orchard Youth Conference on the same day? Come and be surrounded by hundreds of other young girls from across the country, to discover your God given identity!

PLACES TO EAT

New Street — Nando’s, Rudy’s Pizza, Yorks & Tortilla
Brindley Place — Las Iguanas, Perios, Wagamamas & Zizzi
Chinese Quarter – Takumi, Braska Coffee, Topokki & Ming Moon

PLACES TO STAY

Jury’s Inn Birmingham, B1 2HQ [5 mins walk]
AC Hotel by Marriott, B1 1RL [7 mins walk]
Park Regis Birmingham, B15 1DT [10 mins walk]

FAQ’s

We want everyone to feel welcome at The Orchard Women’s Conference so we’ve answered a few questions to help you plan your day a little better. For more information specific to the ICC please visit their website. Or for any general access queries please email us at hello@theorchardwomen.com.

  • All our tickets are unreserved when purchased so if you require an accessible seat, including a seat with step-free access, then please let us know and we can arrange this for you.

  • We offer a free companion ticket for anyone who requires assistance to enable them to attend the conference.

    Once you’ve purchased your ticket, please get in touch at hello@theorchardwomen.com and we can add your companion onto your ticket. We will need you to send us one of the following pieces of evidence dated with the last year.

    Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book.

    Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award.

    Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Disability Student's Allowance (DSA) or DID card (UK Disabled ID Card)

    A valid Blue Badge.

    In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).

    Credibility’s Access Card with the carer/companion symbol.

    GP’s letter - dated within 3 months.

  • We have a wonderful stewarding team who will be more than happy to assist you in any way they can. Please do make any requirements known to the team on arrival or find someone with a team lanyard if you have any questions!

  • You are welcome to bring your baby with you. You are, of course, welcome to breast feed anywhere but if you are struggling to feed in the main room, please feel free to use the Soak Space or speak to a member of the team and they can help find you a quiet room. Bear in mind that there will be loud music so we recommend bringing ear defenders with you.

  • Bring a packed lunch & dinner, or there are many options in Birmingham. Scroll up for our recommended places to eat!
    Remember to bring a water bottle with you.

  • There are several carparks near to the ICC. Please be aware that the centre of Birmingham is in the clean air zone, go to https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones to check whether your vehicle is chargeable (do not use any other website to check)

  • Yes! BSL translation will be available in Birmingham.

  • Moving lights will be used throughout the conference, particularly at the start and during worship. However flashing or strobing light effects will not be used.

  • Yes, the ICC foyer outside Hall 1 & 3 and cafes are open to all attendees throughout the conference.

    There will also be a ’soak space’ open all day which you are welcome to make use of.

  • Yes, the ICC is equipped with a hearing loop. Please speak to the ICC on arrival for assistance with this.

  • The ICC has several positions for wheelchairs users in the auditorium and has lift and ramp access throughout the building.