Venue Spotlight

From a world-leading Convention Centre and stylish accommodation, to boutique hotel meeting rooms and versatile spaces in an award-winning event centre – here you will find just a taster of the range of venues available across the Harrogate district. To discover more venues to suit your event needs, head to eventsharrogate.co.uk.

Harrogate district has a proud history of hosting leading medical events. Following the discovery of the first spring in 1571, Harrogate became known as the English Spa and the rich and famous visited from far and wide to ‘take the waters’ in hope of curing a host of medical ailments.

In 1884 Harrogate changed its very constitution to become a borough council, with an appointed Mayor in order to welcome the British Medical Association. A culture of innovation and invention with one third of medicines on the market today developed by a world-leading contract research organisation based in the area, makes Harrogate district the ideal Health & Wellbeing destination to host a medical event, conference or exhibition.

The Harrogate district has a reputation for excellent education with many people choosing the area to raise their children thanks to the choice of top schools at all levels, both private and public.

With many schools rated as outstanding and good in the region, nine leading universities on the doorstep, alongside being part of the thriving Leeds City Region with a network of 119,000 businesses, educational institutions choose the Harrogate district time and time again for their events.

When you bring your event to Harrogate district, you join the legacy of leading public sector and corporate events. From trade unions, emergency services, special interest groups, government bodies, and political parties to large corporate events across retail, telecoms, banking and finance, professional services, and the motor trade. Large or small, the range, quality, and service our event venues deliver help ensure many events return to the region year after year.

A strong year-round events programme across the district means people continue to be attracted by our world-renowned festivals and events. With talented local and experienced organisations including Harrogate International Festivals and Harrogate Theatre as well as national and international organisers bringing their events, including high profile cycling tournaments to the area, Harrogate district and Yorkshire has put itself on the map as a leading events destination.

Harrogate Convention Centre is a premium purpose built conference and exhibition centre located in the heart of one of the safest, most attractive and welcoming towns in England.

Facilities include a world-class conference auditorium, the splendid Royal Hall and 13,700sqm flexible event space along with on-site parking and adjacent hotels.

Further parking and numerous quality hotels are available in easy walking distance.

The venue offers organisers excellent value with in-house AV services, transparent pricing, seasonal rates and opportunities for long term contracts. The award-winning event teams pride themselves on exceptional client service.

VENUE CAPACITY

Theatre 1977

Cabaret 910

Banquet 1200

Reception 340

Classroom 180

CONTACT

E: sales@harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk

T: 01423 537474

W: harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk

A: Harrogate Convention Centre, King’s Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA

HIGHLIGHTS

> World-class venue

> Central location

> Video conferencing

> 13,700sqm flexible space

Built in 1903 by Frank Matcham, the Royal Hall is a stunning Edwardian theatre and a jewel in Harrogate’s crown. The breath-taking interior inspired by the great ballrooms of Imperial Europe combined with British theatrical elements give this venue the wow factor.

This magnificent building is an ideal location for an unforgettable event in a historic space.

The Royal Hall comes with its own technical package and three dedicated technical staff.

The hall’s richly detailed architecture, proscenium arch stage and excellent acoustics make it ideal for theatre, concerts, recitals, tea dances, dinners, conferences and seminars.

VENUE CAPACITY

Theatre 1000

Cabaret 340

Banquet 340

Reception 340

HIGHLIGHTS

> Historic venue

> Central location

> WOW factor

> Something different

CONTACT

E: sales@harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk

T: 01423 537474

W: harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk

A: Royal Hall, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2RD

Yorkshire Event Centre is an award-winning event venue located just outside of Harrogate town centre. The excellent location and facilities, led by a dedicated events team, has helped accelerate the Yorkshire Event Centre to having an industry-leading reputation.

Offering 6,270sqm of flexible space across two purpose-built halls with access to the 200 acres of the Great Yorkshire Showground, the Yorkshire Events Centre is the perfect choice for anything from a meeting for 500 delegates to a dinner for 2,000. Both Halls have easy and efficient loading and have vehicular access.

When you hold an event at Yorkshire Event Centre, not only will the passionate and experienced team work with you to ensure it’s a success, but every penny goes to help fund the charitable activities of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which was formed in 1837 to support food, farming, and the countryside. The venue also has many green credentials with LED lighting throughout, a solar panel array on the roof to Hall 1 and no waste goes to landfill.

Yorkshire Event Centre is the perfect solution to all your event needs.

CONTACT

E: enquiries@eventcentre.co.uk

T: 01423 544544

W: eventcentre.co.uk

A: Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

VENUE CAPACITY

Theatre 3000

Cabaret 2000

Banquet 2500

Offering over 2,300sqm of internal space and 200 acres of external space, Pavilions of Harrogate, located on the Great Yorkshire Showground is the perfect venue for a range of events from small meetings and exclusive private dining to conferences and exhibitions for up to 500 delegates. The 14 rooms available have natural daylight, 10 of which have direct access to lawns, woods, ponds, and fields.

Free Wi-Fi and car parking with EV charging points are also available on-site.

HIGHLIGHTS

> Great location

> Easily accessible

> 2000 car parking spaces

> 6,270sqm of flexible space

CONTACT

E: enquiries@pavilionsofharrogate.co.uk

T: 01423 544544

W: pavilionsofharrogate.co.uk

A: Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

VENUE CAPACITY

Boardroom 120

Theatre 640 Cabaret 256

Banquet 552

Reception 800

Classroom 200

U shape 130

HIGHLIGHTS

> Spaces with natural daylight

> Access to outdoor space

> 500 car parking spaces

> Fully accessible venue

Located in the centre of Harrogate, this stylish and modern hotel is within walking distance of the many shops, restaurants, bars and businesses in the town centre.

Positioned next door to the Harrogate Convention Centre, the Crowne Plaza offers a central location just a short walk from the train station, whilst also offering stunning views over the spa town and the Yorkshire Dales. The hotel has an underground car park catering for up to 150 cars.

The hotel boasts six versatile meeting spaces with capacities from two to 320 guests. The largest room is the Harewood. Situated on the ground floor, the Harewood has a bar and leads out onto the Springs Terrace, which is available for private drinks receptions and pre-dinner drinks. The other five meeting rooms are on the first floor close to the Springs Restaurant. All meeting rooms have air conditioning.

The Crowne Plaza has a total of 214 contemporary bedrooms including Club rooms which offer walk-in showers, mini bars, Sky TV and access to the exclusive club lounge. The club lounge offers complimentary tea and coffee all day plus wine and beer with canapés between 5pm - 8pm every day. The hotel has a resident’s gym which is open from 6am - 10pm daily.

CONTACT

E: Anna.piechocki@valoreurope.com

T: 01423 849988

W: ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/harrogate/ hrtuk/hoteldetail

A: Kings Rd, Harrogate, HG1 1XX

Sitting on the site of the town’s first hotel, The Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate is a Grade II listed four-star venue which dates back to 1671 and overlooks the famous 200 acre Stray parkland.

The hotel is centrally located, with 100 bedrooms and extensive on-site parking, close to the railway station and only a short drive from the A1. A series of ground-floor interconnecting rooms provide multiple options for meetings which can be subdivided to create space for working lunches, refreshment breaks and dedicated breakout areas.

The property can host 350 delegates for a conference in the Cedar Suite, with a bar and patio area providing options for breakout spaces and refreshments. The stylish Rowan Suite can hold up to 160 people in a natural, airy space with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Stray. The 90 capacity Queens Suite provides a regal setting for theatre style events or dinners. All meeting and event spaces have high speed Wi-Fi.

The venue also offers a Tipi in the garden, a unique and versatile space, framed by landscaped gardens and historic parkland.

E: events.harrogate@cedarcourthotels.co.uk

T: 01423 858585

W: cedarcourthotels.co.uk

A: Park Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5AH

This alternative option provides the perfect airy summer venue or a cosy winter hideaway. A magnificent setting, befitting of your event.

This stunning hotel offers outstanding event space and accommodation right in the heart of Harrogate’s central and enticing Montpellier Quarter.

With space for up to 700 delegates, The Crown Hotel is an ideal location for events and conferences. The smallest function room hosts up to 20 guests with the largest up to 400, complete with full conference facilities catering for all attendees.

The hotel boasts 115-bedrooms, all with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, large fluffy bath sheets, flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are en-suite and range from singles, doubles, twin rooms, suites and family rooms as well as two specially designed rooms for guests with accessibility needs.

Just a short walk from Harrogate’s famous Turkish Baths, luxurious shops and the renowned Bettys Tearooms, and close to award-winning gardens at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, nearby Fountains Abbey and the Yorkshire Dales, The Crown is a convenient choice for everyone.

CONTACT

E: enquiries@crownhotelharrogate.com

T: 01423 56 7755

W: crownhotelharrogate.com

A: Crown Place, Harrogate, HG1 2RZ

VENUE CAPACITY

Boardroom 80

Theatre 400

Cabaret 160

Banquet 250

Reception 400

Classroom 200

U shape 80