Harrogate
Experience Harrogate, one of the most impressively integrated and sophisticated
conference, exhibition and events destinations in Europe in one of Britain’s most
aspirational locations, easily accessible by road, rail and air. At HIC experienced
and knowledgeable planners work with each client to develop the optimum event
package, skilfully blending dedicated service and character with cutting edge
technology.
Attracting in excess of 250,000 visitors each year, and within strolling distance
of numerous hotels, guest houses and smaller places to stay. There are approximately
2250 bedrooms within a 10 mile radius of the Centre.
Contact Details:
Jane Nicholls, Sales & Account Manager
Harrogate International Centre
Springfield House
Kings Road
Harrogate
HG1 5LA
Tel: 01423 500500
Fax: 01423 537210
Email: Jane.Nicholls@harrogate.gov.uk
Web: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
Jane Nicholls, Sales & Account Manager
Harrogate International Centre
Springfield House
Kings Road
Harrogate
HG1 5LA
Tel: 01423 500500
Fax: 01423 537210
Email: Jane.Nicholls@harrogate.gov.uk
Web: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
To order a copy of the Harrogate conference guide, please email: sales@harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk.
Harrogate's strengths:
Harrogate International Centre can host events of all kinds, from private parties,
to international conferences and exhibitions. Entertainment shows run throughout
the year in the auditorium and the Royal Hall. Harrogate is known for its beautiful
flora and is a consistent winner in the Britain in Bloom competition. The Yorkshire
Dales are right on the doorstep.
- Unique venues
- Large capacity venues
- Historic / sporting venues
New developments:
- The Royal Hall re-opened in April 2008 after a £10.7m restoration programme.
- Plans are in the pipeline for a £50m re-development programme to upgrade the existing exhibition space and increase space to 18,500 sq m.
Largest capacity venues:
- Harrogate International Centre - (upto 2,000 delegates theatre style in Auditorium,
600 in Queens Street reception / theatre style. Hall D, up to 850 banquet style
and Halls A,B and C up to 1,600 banquet or buffet style)
- Royal Hall (upto 1,026 delegates theatre style)
- Sun Pavilion - (upto 200 delegates theatre style, 200 buffet style, 150 banquet style, 120 dinner dance, Exhibition Hall = 16,500 sq m of exhibition space. Facility for large capacity dinners of 500+ guests)
Something different in Harrogate:
- Box office ticket sales for entertainment shows passed the one million mark in 2007.
- There are over 70 restaurants within a 1 mile radius of the Conference Centre.
- Kudos Hospitality, the HIC Catering Partner, served approx. 31,100 glasses of
wine in 2007 at conferences and events in Harrogate.
How to get there:
Road: From London: M1 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate)
Road: From the North: A1 - exit Knaresborough (8 miles from Harrogate)
Road: From the East: M621 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby
Road: From the West: M56 - M62 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby
Rail: Train service to and from London King's Cross is run to either Leeds or york. Regular services to Harrogate from Leeds and York are run by Northern Rail.
Air: Leeds / Bradford International Airport
Road: From the North: A1 - exit Knaresborough (8 miles from Harrogate)
Road: From the East: M621 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby
Road: From the West: M56 - M62 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby
Rail: Train service to and from London King's Cross is run to either Leeds or york. Regular services to Harrogate from Leeds and York are run by Northern Rail.
Air: Leeds / Bradford International Airport
