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Lister Park in Bradford offers a refined backdrop for formal events, where tradition meets modernity. Ideal for corporate gatherings, galas, and ceremonies, these venues embody sophistication. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and amenities to ensure your event's success in this distinguished locale.

Lister Park has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it was gifted to the people of Bradford by Samuel Lister. The park features a stunning Victorian boathouse and bandstand, perfect for hosting events with a vintage feel.

HISTORY

Lister Park is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops nearby. The park is also a short walk from Manningham train station, making it convenient for guests to reach your event.

TRANSPORT

Explore the stunning Mughal Water Gardens, inspired by the Taj Mahal, with intricate fountains and vibrant flower beds. Don't miss the Cartwright Hall art gallery, showcasing works by David Hockney and JMW Turner. A picturesque venue for unforgettable events.

THINGS TO DO

Lister Park in Bradford is a picturesque and historic venue that offers a charming setting for events. Nestled in the heart of the city, this park boasts beautiful gardens, a serene lake, and impressive architecture. With its rich history and stunning surroundings, Lister Park is an ideal choice for hosting memorable events.

One notable feature of Lister Park is the Cartwright Hall, an art gallery located within the park. This gallery showcases a diverse collection of artworks, including pieces by renowned artists such as David Hockney and JMW Turner. Hosting an event at Lister Park provides a unique opportunity for guests to appreciate these masterpieces in an intimate and inspiring setting.

Another highlight of Lister Park is the Mughal Water Gardens, which were inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal. These gardens feature intricate fountains, vibrant flower beds, and tranquil pathways, creating a serene atmosphere for events. The Mughal Water Gardens offer a picturesque backdrop for outdoor gatherings, providing a sense of tranquility and beauty.

In addition to its natural and artistic attractions, Lister Park also offers practical amenities for events. The park has ample parking facilities, making it convenient for attendees. It also provides well-maintained outdoor spaces that can accommodate various types of events, from corporate functions to weddings.

With its blend of history, art, and natural beauty, Lister Park in Bradford is a truly unique venue for hosting events. Whether you're looking to impress clients, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a day in a stunning setting, Lister Park offers an unforgettable experience.

Lister Park

Easily accessible by road, Bradford is served by the M62 and A650, ensuring swift travel for delegates. Frequent bus services link venues with key points around the city.

Bradford's rich textile past, epitomized by the iconic Lister's Mill, once the world's largest silk factory, offers a historical narrative for events. The city also birthed the Brontë literary legacy, inspiring cultural gatherings.

Bradford's dynamic business landscape boasts the pioneering Broadway shopping centre, ideal for corporate retail events, and the esteemed Kala Sangam arts centre, attracting creative industry conferences.

BUSINESS

Bradford offers a unique setting for hosting events, with a blend of historical architecture and modern facilities. The city is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire Village, where the grandeur of Victorian-era design can serve as a stunning backdrop for any gathering. For a more contemporary venue, the National Science and Media Museum provides interactive spaces that can engage and entertain attendees.

Transport links in Bradford are robust, with Leeds Bradford Airport nearby, offering easy access for international guests. The city is also well-connected by train, with Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square stations providing direct routes to major cities across the country.

Event planners can take advantage of the Alhambra Theatre, a notable landmark with a capacity for large audiences, ideal for conferences or performances. Additionally, the University of Bradford offers state-of-the-art conference facilities within a campus setting, suitable for educational or corporate events.

For those looking for a unique experience, the Bradford Industrial Museum showcases the city's industrial heritage and can host special events amidst historical machinery and exhibits. With a range of hotels and restaurants catering to various tastes and budgets, Bradford ensures that event attendees have comfortable accommodations and enjoyable dining options.

In summary, Bradford presents a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a practical and appealing choice for event organizers seeking a distinctive location with convenient transport options.

Bradford

Discover top Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford. Perfect for corporate, gala, and ceremonial occasions. Plan your distinguished event today.

Formal Event Venues in Lister Park

Formal Event Venues

Explore elite Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford for corporate galas and ceremonies. Secure your prestigious event space with Hire Space.

Featuring the original black and white marble flooring, the Great Hall commands view over the Thames and is an ideal space for corporate dinners and private parties. 
Guests can arrive for a reception at the back of the house in the Orangery and South Parlours. In fine weather, enjoy the terrace overlooking Greenwich Park before heading through to the Hall for dinner. 
For those wishing to add a dancing element to their event, the venue offers its Undercroft where guests can also retreat for post dinner drinks, dancing and entertainment. This venue really does have it all!


The Great Hall at The Queen's House, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant Great Hall event space with floral centerpieces for galas and corporate dinners.

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Elegant gold chairs in The Great Hall, perfect for upscale events and conferences.

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Conference in The Great Hall, Queen's House; elegant venue with engaged audience.

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Elegant banquet in The Great Hall, Queen's House with checkered floor and floral centerpiece.

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The Great Hall

London

The Queen's House

Lister Park Formal Event Venue Hire

Explore premier Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford for corporate and gala events. Plan your distinguished gathering with Hire Space.

One of London's last remaining Livery Halls, Stationers' Hall was completed in 1673.  The Hall comprises a suite of characterful, interlinking rooms, along with a Garden, that combine to make the perfect events and conference venue. 

The Livery Hall is the largest space and has opulent stained glass windows which give an impressive ambience. The Court Room is fabulously elegant and ideal for breakout sessions. 

The Stock Room joins the two larger spaces and is often used for dancing or drinks.

The secluded Garden with its' huge plane tree is an ideal location for a summer event.

Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall: elegant event space for conferences and seminars.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers, perfect for upscale receptions.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wooden paneling for conferences and formal gatherings.

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Serene outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Lister Park Formal Event Spaces

Host elegant corporate galas in The Brewery, a premier Formal Event Venue in Lister Park, Bradford. Plan your distinguished event with ease.

The King George III Room, named after his royal visit in 1787, is a unique venue with period features including a barrel vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor, the room is directly accessible from the reception and the loading bay, and is joined to the Lower Sugar Room and the Queen Charlotte. The space can hired individually, or together with the Porter Tun for bigger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Stylish event space with dance floor and twinkling lights for corporate events and celebrations.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III, ideal for gala and networking.

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Vibrant event space at The King George III with stylish seating for social gatherings.

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Elegant banquet hall at The King George III, perfect for corporate dinners and galas.

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The King George III

The Brewery

The Brewery at Lister Park - Formal Events

Host prestigious events at Glaziers Hall in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for corporate galas and ceremonies. Experience elegance on the Thames.

Directly on the River Thames, the Bridge Room is a multi-purpose space suitable for meetings , small conferences, training, breakfast meetings, receptions, private dining and away days. With views over the City, the Bridge Room provides river views for up to 50 of your most important dinner guests, with the adjoining Thames Room for a pre-dinner reception or as a syndicate/breakout space. 

Both rooms feature built in screens and projections with camera systems available for hybrid events. There is super fast wifi with download and upload speeds of up to 300mbps. 




Elegant dining table in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for corporate dinners and gatherings.

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Elegant chiavari chairs in The Bridge Room, Glaziers Hall for meetings and presentations.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: modern event space with large windows for natural light.

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The Bridge Room at Glaziers Hall: circular seating, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Versatile event space in Glaziers Hall with large windows, ideal for meetings and gatherings.

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The Bridge Room

Glaziers Hall

Glaziers Hall: Elite Lister Park Venue

Explore premier Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford for corporate and gala events. Plan your distinguished gathering with ease.

Located on the ground floor of this spectacular Westminster event venue is the Stephenson room, one of our smaller but really traditional function rooms. This cosy meeting room has high ceilings and large windows allowing in lots of natural daylight. Your delegates will be amazed by the rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings adorned by beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. There is a solid wooden table along the middle of the room, ideal to seat up to 26 people for a board meeting or for a small presentation for up to 30 people theatre style.

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Stephenson Room

One Great George Street

Host elegant events at RSA House in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for corporate galas and ceremonies. Plan your distinguished gathering with ease.

Benjamin Franklin Room is ideal for theatre and cabaret styles meetings and drinks receptions. Spacious and elegant, this ground-floor room has recently been refurbished to the highest standards. The room features a stunning chandelier designed by Troika and two original Adam fireplaces. Close to the entrance, cloakroom this room is easily accessible for all guests. 

Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room in RSA House, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room with columns, perfect for receptions and meetings.

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Elegant meeting room with long table, ideal for professional events at RSA House.

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Elegant Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House, perfect for corporate events and meetings.

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Elegant event space in The Benjamin Franklin Room, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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The Benjamin Franklin Room

RSA House

RSA House: Lister Park's Premier Formal Venue

Explore premier Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford for corporate galas and ceremonies. Secure your distinguished event space today.

The Terrace Gallery is brightly lit space perfect for a business conference, room hire includes projector, screen, PA system including 1 handheld microphone and Wi-Fi. The space allows up to 120 theatre or 81 cabaret and is often hired in conjuncture with the Garden Room to allow a separate welcoming and refreshments area. 


Terrace Gallery at Museum of London, modern venue for cultural and corporate events.

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Networking event at Terrace Gallery, London; modern architecture, professional atmosphere.

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Terrace Gallery in London: modern event space with natural light for meetings and gatherings.

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"Modern conference room in Terrace Gallery, London, with engaged audience at a professional meeting."

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Terrace Gallery event space with purple chairs, ideal for presentations in London.

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Terrace Gallery

London Museum Spaces

Lister Park Formal Event Venue

Explore premier Formal Event Venues in Lister Park, Bradford for corporate galas and ceremonies. Secure your ideal setting for a distinguished event.

The River Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place offers a stunning backdrop to your private dinner. With views over Whitehall Gardens, London Eye and River Thames

Once the ladies room, the wooden-panelled River Room is perfect for formal and informal dinner parties. 

This can be hired as one room, or in conjunction with 
Churchill's Bar for pre-lunch or dinner drinks


Elegant River Room dining setup for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall with wood paneling, ideal for corporate dinners and formal events.

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Elegant River Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant dining table in River Room, Royal Horseguards Hotel for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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River Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Lister Park Formal Event Spaces - Bradford

Host elegant formal events at No.11 Cavendish Square in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for corporate meetings, galas, and ceremonies.

The Garden room is located in the Grade II listed Georgian town house part of the venue and overlooks both Cavendish Square and our Courtyard Garden. The rooms original purpose was a traditional library and research resource before being revamped into a stunning space perfect for a board meeting, training or workshops.

The Garden room has 3 different spaces making it the perfect space to host registration, the meeting and lunch or drinks.

The Garden room can accommodate up to 50 Theatre, 24 Cabaret or 24 Boardroom and comes with a 55" plasma screen. 

Elegant Garden Room at No.11 Cavendish Square, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Garden Room at No.11 Cavendish Square, U-shaped table setup for professional meetings.

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Garden Room

No.11 Cavendish Square

No.11 Cavendish Square: Lister Park Formal Events

Elevate your corporate events at Italian Greyhound, a premier Formal Event Venue in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for galas and ceremonies.

The space has natural light and is complete with a private bar, small terrace and bathroom. There is a TV screen which can be used for visuals, and you can connect into our speakers for any audio requirements. 

Capacity is 2-32 guests over one table, up to 50 guests over four tables and between 40-100 standing, depending on the set up required. 

We can host Corporate Dinners, Cocktail & Canapé Parties, Product Launches, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, Weddings, Kids Parties, etc. 

Elegant dining space in The Garden Room, perfect for corporate dinners and gatherings.

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Stylish bar area in The Garden Room, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Elegant dining space in The Garden Room, ideal for intimate gatherings and corporate events.

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Stylish restaurant interior with natural light, ideal for events and casual dining.

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Charming outdoor seating at The Garden Room, ideal for casual meetings and networking events.

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Weddings

The Garden Room

The Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound at Lister Park

Elevate your corporate events at One Birdcage Walk in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for galas & ceremonies with natural light & park views.

The Manufacturing room is located on the first floor and offers an abundance of natural light, air conditioning and views over St James's Park. 

One of our larger and more flexible rooms, which can be arranged in a variety of setups making it perfect for Meetings, Workshops, Small Lectures and Private Dining or Lunches. This room is also ideal as syndicate space when used in conjunction with the Lecture Theatre.

An unmanned registration table and a coat rail are available outside the room.

Inbuilt AV or onsite removable AV can be hired at an additional cost.

Modern meeting room at One Birdcage Walk, perfect for corporate presentations and events.

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Elegant meeting room at One Birdcage Walk for corporate events and workshops.

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Meeting room at One Birdcage Walk, elegant decor for professional gatherings and brainstorming.

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Professional meeting room with long table, ideal for workshops and board meetings.

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Event space at One Birdcage Walk with purple lighting for presentations and seminars.

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One Birdcage Walk

One Birdcage Walk: Lister Park Formal Venue

Elevate your corporate events at National Liberal Club in Lister Park, Bradford. Ideal for galas and ceremonies in a Victorian setting.

The largest of the Club’s function rooms, the David Lloyd George Room features a grand piano once played by Rachmaninov, set against a backdrop of perfectly preserved Victorian architecture. 

Seating up to 140 people for formal dinners and up to 200 for a standing reception, this room is extremely adaptable. It can be set up in a myriad ways to suit various functions such as boardrooms, lectures or launch events. 

In addition to our David Lloyd George room, our Smoking Room can be offered as a pre-event reception space for the additional price of £275 for the hour. 



David Lloyd George Room, elegant meeting space with chandeliers for corporate events.

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David Lloyd George Room, elegant wood paneling, formal meeting space at National Liberal Club

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David Lloyd George Room with polished grand piano, perfect for receptions and gala dinners.

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David Lloyd George Room, elegant event space with chandeliers, ideal for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall in David Lloyd George Room, ideal for weddings and corporate events.