Hosting an event in our city
A bustling, vibrant city with a booming creative industry, Leeds is a city with a rich cultural heritage and friendly Northern soul. There’s a thriving hospitality scene, easy transport links from major UK cities, and no shortage of spacious venues, so it’s an ideal choice for your next event, be it an activity-based team day, exhibition or international conference.
Here’s why Leeds should be top of the list for your next event:
A cultural hub in the North
Birthplace of the M&S stall that started it all, the world’s first steam locomotive and the oldest surviving moving pictures, Leeds has always been an industrious, inspiring city. Today, it’s a cultural hub in the North, with countless music venues, four different universities, and a number of museums and galleries, like the prestigious Henry Moore Institute.
The city also plays host to several major headquarters, including Channel 4, ASDA and Sky. This unique blend of heritage, creativity and industry makes Leeds a great choice for contemporary organisations looking to break away from the Greater London area when planning their next event.
Diverse accommodation options
If you need to organise accommodation for your conference or event attendees, Leeds has all the chains you’d expect, with Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt hotels all within walking distance of the city centre. Options like the Ibis Budget and Leonardo Hotel are even closer to Leeds Dock, where the Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall are located.
There are plenty of more luxurious choices too, including the Queens Hotel and Malmaison, a boutique hotel right by Leeds Railway Station. So whether you’re looking to secure a bulk booking for the whole company or put your VIPs up somewhere special, Leeds is sure to have an ideal hotel for your event.
Unique event and conference venues
Large events spaces
Leeds is home to a wide range of event and conference venues, with options to suit businesses of all sectors and sizes.
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New Dock Hall
One of the largest venues in the city, with a capacity of up to 1,500. The space has a contemporary, minimalist feel you can easily put your own branded spin on, with unrestricted views to the stage. Bar facilities and the dedicated kitchen next door keep guests well fed and watered, whether it’s an awards dinner, gala, or something less formal.
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Royal Armouries Hall
Another remarkably generous space, with a capacity of 1,000 standing or 600 seated theatre style. The hall can be divided into three areas with soundproof walls for break-out sessions, and dimmable lighting so you have complete control of the ambience.
Smaller and more distinct spaces
We offer more distinctive spaces too, like the charming Tournament Gallery, ideal for a quirky Christmas party, or the Cinema of War, which is the perfect spot for a corporate screening.
There’s also a handful of smaller spaces available, well-suited to events like workshops, presentations, training days and client pitches.
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