Pictured above: The Honda team celebrate their launch at one of Staffordshire's finest stately homes, Keele Hall

It was a case of past meets present as the Keele Conferences & Events team played host to a spectacular Honda car showcase at Keele Hall.

The event, hosted last month, saw three Honda branches from Staffordshire and Cheshire unveil their full 2010 model range, against the stunning backdrop of the Grade II listed 19th century venue.

Attracting business and fleet buyers from the Cheshire and Staffordshire area, those in attendance were given the opportunity to test drive the latest models in the idyllic surroundings of one of Staffordshire's finest stately homes.

This is the third time the Honda event has been held at Keele Hall, and this year saw branches Stewart Graham, Chester Honda and Holdcroft Honda take part.

Myles Irwin, Business Manager from the Holdcroft Honda Branch said: "Our event at Keele Hall has helped to build brand awareness in anticipation of our latest hybrid the CR-Z which is the world's first six speed manual hybrid. The location of Keele Hall is ideal; we can showcase our cars within the ballroom itself and arrange our full range of models within the courtyard. Our customers can also take a test drive within the surrounding areas." 

Marcus Wilson, Deputy Head of Keele Conferences & Events said: "We are delighted to welcome Honda back for the third year - it is always a pleasure to see the newest cars set against the backdrop of our magnificent Keele Hall. Many of our clients return year after year and we are committed to delivering the highest standard of service and securing this repeat business."

Keele Hall is set within Keele University's rural campus in the heart of the West Midlands in Staffordshire. Surrounded by hundreds of acres of woodland and gardens with its own lake, Keele Hall offers a dramatic setting for weddings, conferences and large scale events.