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Venue Type
Conference Centre
City
Harrogate
Region
Yorkshire
Standing
5000
theatre
2500
dinner
2000
bedrooms
0
About
Great Yorkshire Events Centre
Great Yorkshire Events Centre is one of the UK's leading large-scale conference and exhibition venues, located on the iconic Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. Offering over 6,270m² of purpose-built indoor event space alongside extensive outdoor grounds, the venue provides a highly flexible blank canvas for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, product launches, consumer shows and major corporate events. Operated by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, all profits generated help support the charity's work across the region.
With two contemporary pillar-free exhibition halls, dedicated breakout facilities, organiser offices, cafés and thousands of complimentary parking spaces, the venue is designed specifically for high-capacity events requiring excellent logistics and flexibility.
Event Spaces
Hall 1
The largest purpose-built event hall in Yorkshire, offering 4,320m² of pillar-free event space for conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, automotive events and product launches. Accommodates up to 3,000 delegates theatre style.
Hall 2
A versatile 1,950m² event hall ideal for conferences, exhibitions, roadshows, dinners, trade shows and large meetings, accommodating up to 1,600 delegates.
Seminar & Breakout Room
A dedicated meeting space suitable for presentations, organiser meetings, speaker preparation and breakout sessions.
Facilities and Services
The venue offers complimentary WiFi, in-house AV support, organiser offices, registration foyers, breakout facilities, cafés, outdoor event space, EV charging, accessible facilities, level-access loading bays, thousands of free parking spaces, extensive power supply, flexible catering options and experienced event management.
Ideal For
Conferences
Exhibitions
Trade Shows
Product Launches
Gala Dinners
Awards Ceremonies
Consumer Events
Roadshows
Corporate Events
Agricultural & Outdoor Events
Key Features
Two Purpose-Built Event Halls
Over 6,270m² Event Space
Up to 3,000 Delegates
250-Acre Showground
Thousands of Free Parking Spaces
EV Charging
Level Access Throughout
Charity-Owned Venue
Two Purpose-Built Event Halls
Over 6,270m² Event Space
Up to 3,000 Delegates
250-Acre Showground
Thousands of Free Parking Spaces
EV Charging
Level Access Throughout
Charity-Owned Venue
Why Hire
Great Yorkshire Events Centre combines the flexibility of a purpose-built exhibition venue with the accessibility and infrastructure required for major national events. Whether hosting a conference for thousands, an exhibition, gala dinner or large-scale product launch, organisers benefit from modern facilities, experienced event support and one of the UK's largest dedicated event campuses. Every booking also supports the charitable work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
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Location and Access
Located on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, the venue is easily reached from the A1(M) and is within easy reach of Harrogate town centre, Leeds Bradford Airport and the national rail network.
Leeds Bradford Airport | 9.4 miles
Hornbeam Park Station | 0.4 miles
Harrogate Station | 0.7 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
3
meeting rooms
3
bedrooms
0
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1977
THEATRE
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STANDING
1130
DINNER
0
BEDROOMS
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