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Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ

Main Telephone: 01423 544544
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Venue Overview

Max Capacity: 500
Total Meeting Rooms: 14
Rating: N/A

Location

10.3 m to Leeds Bradford International Airport

Pavilions of Harrogate

The Yorkshire Event Centre comprises of 2 main exhibition halls offering near 5,500 mÂ² of level access event space and is set in grounds that extend over 250 acres offering great flexibility to host a diverse range of events. The Yorkshire Event Centre has been built with versatility in mind, with masses of free car parking, and stunning views across the Crimple Valley it really is the Space for Success. Based on the renowned Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, the Yorkshire Event Centre Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. What this means is that all the profits from our company go to fund the work of our charity which actively supports agriculture, the environment and rural initiatives within the Yorkshire region. The venue is passionate about what they do, and their approachable event team has the expertise to provide all the help you could need to make your event an unqualified success. Public Transport Information : There are half hourly train services from Leeds and York to Harrogate Town Centre. The station is two and a half miles from Yorkshire Event Centre - therefore a short taxi journey. Leeds/Bradford airport is 13 miles away and a regular bus service runs into town from the airport. Parking - masses of free on-site car parking.

Extensive lawns and gardens.

Capacity

Name	Banqueting	Boardroom	Theatre	Cabaret	Reception
Aire	220	70	450	144	500
Cover	50	32	60	40	100
Fewston	x	14	25	16	x
Swinsty	x	6	9	6	x
Swale	40	32	70	32	100
Esk	x	32	60	32	x
Byland	x	8	12	8	x
Ryedale	x	38	60	24	x
Crimple	30	18	30	24	x
Fountains	40	28	60	24	x
Calder	140	60	240	120	300
Derwent	300	70	300	220	400
Nidd	50	34	80	40	80
Wharfe	500	120	500	300	1000

Parking

Type	Basis	Spaces	Cost	Location
Car	Per Hour	0	£0	Offsite
Car	Per Day	500	£0	Onsite
Coach	Per Hour	0	£0	Offsite
Coach	Per Day	20	£0	Onsite
Electric Charging	Per Hour	0	£0	Offsite
Electric Charging	Per Hour	4	£0	Onsite

Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations

Venue Safety Policy

We believe that safety is a joint responsibility between us, you, and the visitor and we will work with you to ensure everyone’s safety. We recognise that each event is different and will, therefore, work with you to tailor the following points to ensure effective control for your event. We understand that this is an ever-changing situation and look forward to collaborating with you on a specific plan for your event.

Before you arrive

Located on the southern edge of Harrogate within a few miles of the motorway network, we are easily accessible without using public transport; drive from your home to us and enjoy free parking adjacent to the venue.

The venue will be thoroughly cleaned before you arrive.

We will confirm the name of all rooms to be used beforehand and send you maps and directions on how to access them which can be sent in advance to guests.

Appropriate signage will be in place to ensure guests know where to go.

A dedicated catering space will be assigned to your event.

We will work with you to create a bespoke room plan with the aim of alleviating pinch points whilst maintaining current social distancing.

Team members are trained on updated health and safety processes, and hand sanitiser points are located throughout the venue.

Should you require additional space for your event to go ahead, we will be delighted to discuss the various options available.

We will work with you to provide AV solutions to allow for speeches and public addresses to be delivered virtually if required.

While you are here:

Appropriate COVID-19 signage will be displayed around the venue, reminding visitors and exhibitors to maintain social distancing, wash their hands and sanitise regularly.

Hand sanitising points have been placed around the venue.

Where possible, windows and doors will be opened to increase ventilation so please ask your guests to bring a coat or jumper on cooler days.

All doors will be open on arrival including secondary access points to reduce touch points when accessing your rooms.

The additional antibacterial spray will be available should guests prefer to clean their own spaces.

Our catering partners will provide individually plated meals.

Seating will be arranged to follow current social distancing. Guests can also take advantage of the outside seating areas available.

Toilets will be cleaned regularly during the event. Events that have a gender-specific bias can have toilets changed from female to male and visa versa if required

When you leave:

All areas will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each event, and all doors and windows will be opened for ventilation.

Corporate Responsiblities

As part of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, all profits are gift aided to the charity at the beginning of the year and go towards assisting with the promotion and support of local food and agriculture

Venue Group

Our Conference Leeds team was named Best Destination Team at the miaList Awards 2021.