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East Riding of Yorkshire boasts a selection of formal event venues perfect for corporate gatherings, galas, and sophisticated soirees. These venues offer a blend of elegance and functionality, ensuring a memorable experience for attendees. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and amenities to find the ideal setting for your next distinguished event.

Indulge in Hull's vibrant gastro scene with bespoke catering options, featuring artisanal gin from Humber Street Distillery and locally-sourced Yorkshire puddings, perfect for adding authentic flair to any event's menu.

FOOD & DRINKS

Experience East Riding's nightlife with live music at The Polar Bear on Spring Bank, or dance the night away at ATIK in Hull, a hotspot for DJ events and themed nights.

NIGHTLIFE

Travel with ease to your East Riding event via Humberside Airport or by train to Hull's Paragon Interchange. Local buses serve venues, while the iconic Humber Bridge streamlines access from the north.

TRANSPORT

East Riding of Yorkshire offers a unique backdrop for events, blending historic charm with modern facilities. The region is home to Beverley, a market town with a notable landmark, Beverley Minster, providing a stunning setting for both corporate and private gatherings. The town's racecourse is another popular venue, offering expansive outdoor space and well-equipped indoor facilities for a range of events.

For food and drink enthusiasts, East Riding of Yorkshire boasts a strong agricultural heritage, with local produce taking center stage. The area is known for its quality meats and cheeses, which can be sourced for events to give guests a true taste of the region. The Wold Top Brewery, located on the Yorkshire Wolds, is an example of local enterprise, producing award-winning ales that can add a unique touch to any event's beverage selection.

Coastal venues in towns like Bridlington provide a refreshing sea breeze for summer events, with fresh seafood readily available to cater to any occasion. The Spa Bridlington, overlooking the beaches, offers a versatile space for conferences, exhibitions, and banquets.

Accessibility is a key feature, with major roads like the M62 and the A1079 connecting East Riding to the rest of the UK, making it convenient for attendees traveling from near or far. With a mix of rural beauty, historical sites, and contemporary amenities, East Riding of Yorkshire stands out as a thoughtful choice for event planners seeking a distinctive location.

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The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Discover top Formal Event Venues in East Riding of Yorkshire for corporate events and galas. Find the perfect setting for a distinguished gathering.

Formal Event Venues in East Riding of Yorkshire

Formal Event Venues

A luxurious cinema screen for events, featuring recliner seating and modern amenities.

SCREEN 5 at ODEON LUXE Leeds Thorpe Park is an ideal venue for a variety of events, including meetings, presentations, and seminars. With a capacity of 66, it provides a comfortable and luxurious setting for attendees to engage and collaborate. The space is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a seamless experience for event organizers. Whether you're planning a corporate meeting or a special presentation, SCREEN 5 offers a unique atmosphere that combines the latest technology with a stylish environment. Its cinema setting allows for a creative approach to events, making it suitable for film screenings, conferences, and more. The venue's design prioritizes comfort, allowing guests to relax and focus on the event at hand.

Modern cinema SCREEN 10 at ODEON LUXE Leeds for corporate events and film screenings.

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Odeon Luxe Leeds Thorpe Park cinema with plush seating for corporate events and screenings.

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Odeon Luxe Leeds Thorpe Park auditorium with tiered seating for corporate events and screenings.

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Modern auditorium with plush seating in ODEON LUXE Leeds for corporate events and film screenings.

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Modern auditorium with tiered seating and large screen for conferences or film screenings.

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Events

SCREEN 10

Leeds

ODEON LUXE Leeds Thorpe Park

A cutting-edge conference venue with city views, vibrant spaces, and delicious catering options.

When you think of training sessions and workshops, what comes to mind? Everyone huddled round a flip chart, or small tables looking at print outs, crammed into a drab room with crazy carpets, fluorescent lighting, and no windows? Punctuated by a beige-heavy buffet followed by a seeming endless afternoon? Not at Horizon, we’re here to engage and inspire.

Meeting room at Inspire@ Horizon Leeds with sleek black chairs for corporate events.

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Meeting room at Inspire@ Horizon Leeds with sleek black chairs for presentations.

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Business

Inspire@

Horizon Leeds

A contemporary minimalist space in Leeds for weddings, large conferences, or awards dinners.

Contemporary minimalist space that is perfect for weddings, large conferences, or awards dinners, New Dock Hall at the Royal Armouries offers an exceptional venue for any business event. Nestled in a stunning £350 million waterfront development in Leeds, this versatile space accommodates gatherings from intimate meetings of 20 to grand conferences of up to 2,500 attendees. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a dedicated bar, New Dock Hall ensures seamless connectivity and comfort. Enhance your event with world-class catering options and the unique cultural backdrop of the Royal Armouries Museum, making every occasion truly unforgettable. Whether you’re hosting a corporate retreat, product launch, or gala dinner, New Dock Hall provides the perfect blend of modern elegance and historical charm, ensuring your event stands out.

Elegant banquet hall at New Dock Hall, ideal for gala and corporate events.

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Elegant banquet hall at New Dock Hall, ideal for corporate events and galas.

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New Dock Hall

Royal Armouries

A chic brasserie with city views, ideal for corporate events, presentations, and networking in Leeds.

The Fourth Floor Brasserie combines award-winning design and food for the perfect city-centre dining experience. A wall of windows reveals a striking city-rooftop vista, while stunning metallic finishes, teal leather seats and statement mirrors and lighting all contribute to the Brasserie's luxurious setting. We offer a versatile space from having a reception with fifty people to using the whole fourth floor whilst in central Leeds.   

Elegant event space at Fourth Floor Brasserie, perfect for receptions and private dinners.

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Modern restaurant interior at Fourth Floor Brasserie, ideal for private dinners and corporate events.

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Festive cocktails with candy canes at Fourth Floor Brasserie, Leeds holiday event.

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Elegant dining table at Fourth Floor Brasserie, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Stylish Fourth Floor Brasserie in Harvey Nichols, ideal for events with elegant decor.

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Dining 

Fourth Floor Brasserie

Harvey Nichols Leeds

A versatile 5th-floor event space with rooftop terrace, near Leeds Station. Ideal for meetings and conferences.

Skyline is a unique meeting, conference, and event space located on the 5th floor of 3 Wellington Place, just a few minutes' walk from Leeds Station. It offers a variety of well-appointed and versatile meeting spaces with Hybrid meeting capability, encouraging collaboration and innovation. The space has four purpose-built meeting/conference rooms accommodating between 1 and 150 people, with amenities such as floor-to-ceiling windows, direct access to a roof terrace with views over Tower Square, widescreen TVs, temperature control, breakout lounge, refreshments, PA system, roving microphone, built-in speakers, conference and video call facilities, and more. Skyline provides tailored packages for meetings and events, ensuring each event surpasses expectations.

Modern meeting space with large windows, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Rooftop venue with greenery and city views, perfect for networking events and gatherings.

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Modern conference room with long table, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Stylish rooftop venue with city views, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Skyline

The Terrace

A versatile lounge with a bar, natural light, and exclusive entrance. Ideal for corporate events and parties.

The Black and White Lounge at first direct arena is an elegant and versatile space perfect for hosting memorable festive dining and parties. With its own dedicated VIP entrance and reception area, this beautiful venue features floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural light, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for your event. It can accommodate between 80 to 350 guests, making it ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. The dedicated events team and on-site chef ensure a memorable experience, with food prepared on-site using the best seasonal and local ingredients. Whether you're planning a corporate event, a festive party, or a special celebration, the Black and White Lounge offers a unique setting that captures the spirit of the occasion.

Black and White Lounge at First Direct Arena, elegant event space for networking and meetings.

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Black and White Lounge in Leeds, modern event space for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Modern dining space at The Black and White Lounge, ideal for corporate events and private dinners.

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Black and White Lounge in Leeds set for a formal dinner event with elegant tables.

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Networking event at The Black and White Lounge, Leeds with modern decor and vibrant atmosphere.

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Dining

Black & White Lounge (Large Parties)

first direct bank arena

A vibrant ground floor coworking space in Leeds with private offices and a café, ideal for networking.

An iconic flexible workspace address! Centrally located overlooking the leafy Park Square, Park House offers a vibrant ground floor coworking space with spacious private offices, meeting rooms, zoom rooms, and private work pods. The coworking space includes Leed's best coffee shop, La Bottega Milanese Café, offering an exclusive discount to members. Ideal for hosting business meetings, networking events, and coworking sessions.

Modern coworking space with communal table, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Modern coworking space with bar and greenery, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Modern coworking space with large windows, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Modern coworking space in Park House, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Modern coworking space with natural light, ideal for workshops and networking events.

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Cabaret

Ground floor coworking space

Park House by Spacemade

Park Court at Wizu Workspace offers a flexible and design-led space that goes beyond just a workplace. It is ideal for hosting a variety of events, meetings, and gatherings, providing a vibrant and inspiring environment for attendees. With modern amenities and a creative atmosphere, Park Court is suitable for corporate events, workshops, seminars, and networking sessions. The space is designed to enhance productivity and collaboration, making it perfect for businesses looking to host engaging and successful events.

Modern meeting room with natural light, ideal for collaboration and presentations.

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Modern co-working space with bright lighting, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Modern reception area with warm lighting in Wizu Workspace for meetings and events.

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Modern event space at Wizu Workspace with vibrant colors, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Modern conference room with ergonomic chairs for productive meetings at Wizu Workspace.

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Park Cross Street

Wizu Workspace

A versatile large-scale venue in a Victorian spa town, ideal for conferences, banquets, and events.

Banqueting Spaces at Harrogate Convention Centre offer a fully scalable venue suitable for a wide range of events, including banquets, gala dinners, and other special occasions. The venue provides over 147,000 sq ft of space, with the flexibility to accommodate events of various sizes. With experienced account management, event planning, and operating teams, the venue ensures that events are meticulously planned and executed for success. The dedicated account manager advises on the best hall combinations for exhibitors and sponsors, and the venue offers an exceptional range of banqueting spaces with an excellent kitchen and table staff. Located in the heart of Harrogate, the spa town offers plenty of attractions, hotels, food and drink options, and shopping, making it an ideal location for events. The venue also provides hospitality services, catering for events ranging from tea, coffee, and cakes to banquets for over 1500 guests. With event services expertise, the venue caters to high-profile conferences, major industry exhibitions, banquets, and live shows. The Meeting Rooms at Harrogate Convention Centre offer a fully scalable venue suitable for a wide range of events and meetings. With over 147,000 sq ft of space, the venue provides multiple uses including 1000 and 2000 capacity auditoria, break out rooms, and additional meeting rooms in the interconnected Crowne Plaza. The space is perfect for hosting UK associations, corporate meetings, public sector conferences, faith and charity events, banquets, gala dinners, and TV and location filming. The Meeting Rooms are designed to accommodate various event sizes and aims, making it an ideal choice for event organizers.

Modern auditorium with tiered seating at Harrogate Convention Centre for conferences and events.

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Ornate theater with plush red seating at Harrogate Convention Centre for elegant events.

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Modern meeting rooms in Harrogate Convention Centre with sleek design and natural light.

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Spacious Harrogate Convention Centre meeting room with red carpet, ideal for conferences and events.

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Meeting Rooms

Edinburgh

Harrogate Convention Centre

A bright, modern boardroom for up to 16, ideal for pitches and workshops with advanced tech.

Our show-stopping boardroom, a beautiful, uplifting space that seats up to 16 people. Spacious and flooded with natural light from the arching period windows. Perfect for those pitches, conferences, larger training sessions and workshops when you really need to pull out all the stops for your VIP meetings. The George Suite is equipped with a large plasma screen for presenting, video conferencing equipment and superfast WiFi. 

Modern meeting room in Wizu Workspace, featuring a long table for corporate events.

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Modern conference room in Wizu Workspace, featuring a sleek table and natural light.

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Boardroom

George Suite

Wizu Workspace - The Leeming Building 

A bright 18-person boardroom with modern decor, ideal for filming and creative projects in Leeds.

We are pleased to offer our bright and uplifting 18-person boardroom for filming and photoshoots! Located in the heart of Leeds' vibrant business district, the Millennium Suite at Wizu Workspace - 55 St Paul's boasts modern interiors that inspire creativity. With abundant natural light, abstract ceiling art, and stylish furnishings, this space is perfect for capturing stunning visuals. Enjoy amenities like superfast WiFi, video conferencing capabilities, and a welcoming reception area. Surrounded by artisan coffee shops and bars, it’s an ideal setting for creative professionals looking to elevate their projects. Whether you're shooting a corporate video or a stylish photoshoot, the Millennium Suite provides an inspiring backdrop that will impress your audience.

Modern conference room with oval table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming at Wizu Workspace.

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Modern conference room in Millennium Suite, Wizu Workspace, ideal for collaborative meetings.

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Modern conference room in Millennium Suite, Wizu Workspace, ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern conference room with elongated table for productive meetings at Wizu Workspace.