The Great Yorkshire Events Centre offers unparalleled versatility for events of all kinds. With a wealth of experience, we specialise in hosting a variety of events from exhibitions, conferences and team-building retreats to gala dinners, trade shows, and weddings. Let our award-winning expertise transform your vision into an unforgettable experience.

Our Spaces: 

The Halls

Discover The Halls – Designed for Your Event.

Established in 2001, with a significant £11 million expansion in 2016, The Halls offer modern, flexible spaces designed to host a wide range of events. With two halls to choose from and acres of outdoor space, our Halls are designed to deliver exceptional experiences.

• Over 450 attendees 
• Capacity to seat 2,000 dinners
• Ability to book The Grounds for enhanced event experience
• Dedicated off-road loading bays
• 2,000+ Free car parking spaces
• 2 cafes and catering facilities
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Natural daylight with access to outside space
• Fully accessible event spaces

Hall 1

The larger of the two, spans an impressive 4,320m² and offers unparalleled flexibility. It features a spacious entrance foyer, organiser offices, seminar room, café, visitor facilities and ample natural light from large windows, with blackout capability via remote-control blinds.

Additionally, our halls feature access to an outdoor covered balcony, a terrace, and beautifully landscaped lawns, all offering stunning views of the picturesque Crimple Valley.

Hall 2

This 1,950m2 hall has its own entrance foyer, organisers offices, and a café with beautiful views across the valley and direct access to outdoor event space.

Ground level access from a large loading door and dedicated off-road loading bay ensures easy load in and out.

Easily accessible with modern disabled toilets and spacious Changing Places facility.

The Pavilions

Endless Configurations, Tailored to Your Event

One of the venues at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre is the Pavilions which offers a premier event experience across our 13 versatile function rooms. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, these flexible spaces can accommodate up to 450 attendees, across 2300m² of multi-purpose, pillar-free rooms.

• Up to 450 guests for dinners, conferences, or large wedding receptions.
• Room layouts include cabaret, boardroom, or theatre-style
• Bespoke layouts
• 13 flexible room options
• Licensed rooms
• Vehicular access
• Access to external spaces
• Romantic outdoor White Pavilion
• Fully accessible event spaces
• 500+ Free Car Parking Spaces
• EV Charging Stations
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Access to outside space
• Natural daylight
• Pillar free

The Grounds

Located on the iconic Great Yorkshire Showground on the outskirts of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, The Great Yorkshire Events Centre is a premium venue for events that make a difference.

The Grounds are 110 acres of bookable space nestled within the 340 acre Great Yorkshire Showground. 

• 6km of internal roads: Perfect for automotive showcases and test drives.
• Breathtaking scenery: Hundreds of acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside and woodland providing a stunning backdrop for any event.
• Main Ring: With seating for up to 4,000 people, the Main Ring is ideal for large-scale gatherings and performances.
• Tandem Tops: Great for combining the great outdoors with the reassurance of protection from the weather.
• Outdoor Spaces: Providing a variety of options for marquess or temporary structures, ideal for team building, sporting events or outdoor productions.
• Connectivity: 5G coverage is available across most of the site and Wi-Fi is also available in many areas.

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