Destinations
Yorkshire packs in a remarkable choice of conference and event destinations. Our venues are located in no less than five cities, numerous market, spa and coastal towns and set in glorious countryside including three National Parks.
Barnsley
Famed for its legendary chop and epic countryside, Barnsley is situated between Sheffield and Leeds and is a great choice for hotel based venues close to the M1 and with free parking. Other choices include stately homes and small to medium sized venues born of massive regeneration.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/conference
Bradford
Bradford was recently awarded the accolade of the world’s first UNESCO City of Film. Event organisers can make the most of its associations with cinema and photography by organising events, including making their own TV programme, at the National Media Museum.
www.conference-leeds.com
Bridlington
Bridlington, situated on Yorkshire's magnificent coastline, offers the traditional seaside experience and is home to the Spa Bridlington which provides state-of-the-art facilities after recently undergoing a £20million refurbishment.
www.heyconferences.co.uk
Doncaster
This centre of flat racing is a great bet for exhibitions and trade shows, with amongst the highest concentration of exhibition venues in the country. Access to major routes is fast, the town is 90 minutes from London on the east coast mainline and has its own international airport.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/conference
Harrogate
With its grand boulevards, enticing shopping arcades and manicured green spaces, Harrogate is the epitome of elegance. It’s also a fitting home for the impressive Harrogate International Centre (HIC), one of the UK’s foremost conference and event venues.
www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk
Huddersfield
Magnificent architecture, spectacular Pennine Yorkshire scenery, great value and a location between Leeds and Manchester, with easy access from the M62, make Huddersfield an equally practical and attractive meetings proposition.
www.conference-leeds.com
Hull & East Yorkshire
Hull & East Yorkshire’s romantic coastline, iconic architecture and unspoilt countryside offers a world of simply stunning attractions. Even seasoned conference organisers will be surprised by the choice of outstanding locations here.
www.heyconferences.co.uk
Leeds
With world class shopping, inspirational venues, fabulous hotels, excellent cooking and a flourishing cultural scene Leeds is a city brimming with possibilities. On top of all that, its superbly connected to the rest of the UK.
www.conference-leeds.com
Rotherham
Rotherham is an entrepreneurial hotspot with endless opportunities to host a truly unique event. Magna, set within the hull of a colossal former steel works, is a case in point.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/conference
Scarborough
With its stunning coastal location and a National Park, just minutes away, Scarborough is naturally blessed. A host of historic venues and fine Victorian hotels with sea views means this unique resort really does have it all.
www.visityork.org/conference
Sheffield
Built on steel and innovation and with an unmatched location, Sheffield offers all the big chains and some exclusive properties. A leader in sporting and academic venues, the city is ideal for large scale banquets too. And there's nowhere finer for events requiring major venues with great access to an excellent range of hotels.
www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/conference
Wakefield
Wakefield really fits the bill for its accessibility, it’s close to the M1 & M62 motorways and on the east coast mainline. Its unique venue stock is rather special too, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the National Coal Mining Museum and Xcscape all offer event organisers something different.
www.conference-leeds.com
York
York is celebrated the world over for its colourful history, charming medieval atmosphere and cosmopolitan cafe culture. Small wonder it topped the poll to claim the title European Tourism City of the Year.
www.visityork.org/conference