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East Riding of Yorkshire offers a unique selection of quirky conference venues that inspire creativity and break away from the conventional. These spaces are perfect for organisations looking to foster innovative thinking and engagement in a setting that's anything but ordinary. Consider the ambiance, technological capabilities, and flexible layouts when choosing your ideal venue to ensure a memorable and productive 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.

East Riding of Yorkshire

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.

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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 unique and quirky conference venues in East Riding of Yorkshire, ideal for fostering innovation and engagement at your next corporate event.

Quirky Conference Venues in East Riding of Yorkshire

Quirky Conference Venues

Historic Edwardian railway headquarters boardroom with original parquet floors and York Minster views, accommodating up to 120 reception-style for quirky corporate confer

The Grand Boardroom is our flagship space accommodating up to 120 delegates. A vast, majestic room with floor to ceiling wood panelling, huge windows, and an original parquet floor, the room enjoys grand views of York Minster and the City Walls.

The board table that once hosted meetings between the railway elite, political players and the great and good of Yorkshire business was so large it had to be cut up to be removed! Today we deploy the space in much more flexible ways, making it suitable for an event, party, private function or presentation.

Grand Boardroom at The Grand, York: elegant wedding venue with floral decor and festive tree.

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The Grand, York

Grade II listed stately home in 700-acre Roundhay Park, ideal for quirky conferences. Reception capacity 220, dining 134. From £200/hour for full venue hire.

All the rooms in the Mansion are available for bespoke events, making it the perfect venue for any occasion. Nestled within the stunning Roundhay Park, this Grade II listed stately home offers a unique blend of elegance and versatility. With 700 acres of picturesque grounds, lakes, and woodlands, your event will be surrounded by natural beauty. The Mansion provides exceptional catering and alcohol services, ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities, private dining options, and a dedicated conference room, it caters to both corporate and private events. Whether you're planning a wedding, brand activation, or a celebratory party, The Mansion is the ideal setting for unforgettable moments. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary Wi-Fi and a professional PA system, ensuring your event runs smoothly. Choose The Mansion for your next event and create lasting memories in a truly magnificent venue.

Elegant banquet table with fine china in The Mansion for formal events and celebrations.

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Elegant dining setup with centerpieces for upscale events at The Mansion.

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Elegant venue with strategic lighting, perfect for upscale receptions and gala dinners.

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Elegant catering display with floral centerpieces for events and meetings at The Mansion.

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Elegant catering presentation with vibrant appetizers at The Mansion event venue.

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The Mansion

2,500-capacity waterfront conference hall in £350m Leeds development, ideal for quirky corporate events with museum backdrop, state-of-the-art tech, from £1,000 daily.

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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Luxury hotel's Library conference room in 300-acre estate near Harrogate, accommodating up to 350 delegates with outdoor team-building activities available.

Every couple wants something different on their wedding day and at Rudding Park our dedicated Wedding Coordinators will work with you to ensure your wedding day reflects your personality, whether you are looking for a traditional or contemporary feel. 
Rudding Park is versatile and suits all sizes and styles of weddings.  In addition to a range of room sizes in Rudding House, the Kitchen Garden is a fantastic space for an alfresco civil ceremony and the lawn can seat up to 120 guests.  Rudding Park Chapel is also available for a wedding blessing.

Elegant dining table setup with floral centerpieces for events at Rudding Park.

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Brides embracing in a lush garden at Rudding Park wedding venue.

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Outdoor wedding venue at Rudding Park with elegant chairs and charming gazebo.

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Outdoor wedding at Rudding Park Library with lush greenery and historic charm.

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Charming Rudding Park Library, ideal for weddings and events in a picturesque landscape.

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The Library

Rudding Park

Grade II listed quirky conference venue in York's St Helens Square, accommodating 100 seated or 170 standing with professional AV equipment from £500 daily.

Impossible Wonderbar is located on the 1st floor and is the largest area of the venue, accommodating x100 seated and x170 standing.

The space lends itself to corporate events, whether this be meetings, conferences, work shops or networking and boasts private facilities and a private bar. 

The space is available to hire as a room or alongside various food and drinks packages. Both professional lighting sound equipment are available as well as a projector and screen which are located on the stage at the front of the space, making it perfect for formal presentations. 

Elegant event space with circular stage, ideal for meetings and gatherings in York.

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Elegant event space at Wonderbar, featuring natural light and versatile seating for gatherings.

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Impossible York - Restaurant & Wonderbar

Historic 300-year-old State Room with civic regalia and 17th-century windows overlooking St Helen's Square, seating 80 theatre-style from £300 daily.

With seating available for 80, and standing room for 100, there is no end to the events that could be showcased in the State Room.

Take advantage of a single room hire, having an intimate civil ceremony and reception, using the caterers of your choice. Host a conference or workshop; we provide the flips charts, stationery, projectors, and refreshments. Or throw a decadent banquet, fit for the Lord Mayor, using a caterer of your choice.

Elegant State Room at York Mansion House, ideal for upscale events and meetings.

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Elegant State Room in York Mansion House, perfect for corporate meetings and social events.

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Elegant State Room at York Mansion House, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant State Room at York Mansion House, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant State Room at York Mansion House with cherry blossom decor for upscale events.

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State Room

York Mansion House

Former steelworks venue with 2,046m² blank canvas space, accommodating 800 cabaret-style or 3,500 theatre. Vehicle access, built-in PA, from £5,000 daily hire.

The showcase arena at MAGNA, the Big Hall has 2046m2 of space to be tailored specifically to your needs.  We have hosted everything from banquets and award ceremonies, to blue chip AGM's, product launches and exhibitions. 
Seating up to 1,000 banquet guests and up to 3,500 theatre style. person conferences. trade shows and exhibitions. 
The Big Hall boasts flexible seating, staging, in-house catering, direct vehicle access, built in PA system and internal operations team. 
 

Sleek car on stage at Magna Science Centre product launch event with dynamic visuals.

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Vibrant event space in The Big Hall, MAGNA, with colorful stage and modern seating.

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Elegant banquet hall in MAGNA, ideal for weddings and galas with round tables and soft lighting.

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Vibrant event space in MAGNA with dining area and bumper cars for unique gatherings.

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Vibrant event space with inflatable attractions for family-friendly festivals and corporate events.

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MAGNA - The Big Hall

Latin-themed conference venue with stage and projector setup, accommodating up to 150 theatre-style in Leeds city centre from £1,000 daily hire.

When it's time to get down to business, expect all the nuts and bolts you'd take for granted at a hotel, delivered to Revolucion way. 

The Bacardi Bar comes equipped with a stage and full projector set-up for up to 150 people in a theatre style layout.

It's a top notch event space for your meetings, presentations, product launches, networking lunches and any other types of off-site events you arrange. 



Bacardi Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Leeds, stylish wooden decor for networking events.

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Bacardi Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Leeds, cozy event space for networking and parties.

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Bacardi Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Leeds, modern event space for parties and networking.

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Bacardi Bar at Revolucion de Cuba Leeds, vibrant event space for gatherings and meetings.

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Bacardi Bar in Revolucion de Cuba Leeds, stylish venue for cocktail receptions and networking.

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Bacardi Bar

Revolucion de Cuba Leeds

5th-floor conference space with roof terrace overlooking Tower Square, 3 minutes from Leeds Station. Hybrid meeting capability, up to 150 people, from £67 per person dail

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.

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

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

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The Terrace

The Terrace - Skyline

Design-led coworking space with bespoke bar, up to 100 theatre-style capacity, built-in AV systems, breakout areas, from £500 daily for quirky conferences.

46 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2RY offers a versatile event space suitable for various gatherings such as company conferences, product launches, strategy sessions, and even weddings. The space can accommodate up to 80 people, providing a flexible layout for different event types. With a bespoke built bar, large screens, a built-in speaker system, and breakout areas, it ensures a personalized and professional experience for event organizers. The venue also features fully-equipped kitchens for caterers and offers the option of a professional catering team. 46 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2RY is ideal for hosting events that require a mix of creativity, productivity, and networking opportunities.

Modern reception area at 46 Park Place, Leeds for networking events and meetings.

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Stylish lounge at 46 Park Place, Leeds for networking and informal meetings.

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Modern reception area at 46 Park Place, Leeds, perfect for meetings and events.

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Refreshment area at 46 Park Place, Leeds; ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern meeting room at 46 Park Place, Leeds with oval table for collaboration.

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46 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2RY

Wizu Workspace

Contemporary 14-person boardroom with frosted glass walls and green space views, ideal for quirky conferences. Video conferencing equipped. £300 full day.

We are pleased to offer our 14 person boardroom with contemporary furnishings and ample natural light for filming and photoshoots! The Harewood Suite at Wizu Workspace - Richmond House is an ideal backdrop for your creative projects, featuring stunning views of lush green spaces that enhance any visual narrative. With state-of-the-art amenities including a plasma screen, video conferencing capabilities, and high-speed WiFi, your production will run smoothly. The frosted glass wall adds a touch of elegance while ensuring privacy. Enjoy complimentary premium tea and coffee, and take advantage of free on-site parking for your crew. Whether you're capturing corporate videos or hosting a photoshoot, the Harewood Suite provides a versatile and inspiring environment to bring your vision to life.

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Wizu Workspace - Richmond House

Historic Leeds landmark workspace with boutique event space for 50 standing, state-of-the-art AV, near train station, from £850 daily.

Welcome to Park Place Event Space. Whether you need a space for a board meeting, co-working, networking, presentation, or anything else - we've designed this space to be completely dynamic in use so we can tailor-make it to suit you!

Enjoy complete privacy on your own floor with a private meeting room, breakout space and a fully equipped bar with private tea & coffee facilities. 

Make use of not one, but two presenting screens! A 75" wall mounted TV and a drop down projector screen will allow you to showcase your presentations with ease. 

We're pleased to offer catering for food and drinks!

Modern meeting space with brick wall for corporate events and workshops at Park Place.

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Modern meeting space at Park Place Event Space, ideal for workshops and team meetings.

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Park Place Event Space refreshment station with pastries and fruit for networking events.

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Intimate meeting space at Park Place Event Space with brick wall, ideal for workshops.

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Modern meeting room at Park Place Event Space, perfect for workshops and gatherings.

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Park Place Event Space

Wizu Workspace - 46 Park Place 

Elegant 16-person boardroom in Harrogate's heart with stunning Stray views, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and bespoke furniture from £22 per person daily.

Classic, elegant and designed to impress - this bright, uplifting space seats up to 16 people, found in the heart of Harrogate with stunning views of The Stray. Its chic finish with a mixture of classic colours and bespoke furniture is the perfect space to evoke creativity and bright ideas. Equipped with state of the art AV equipment, complete with a large screen with plug and play presentation hardware and video conferencing equipment.

Duchy Suite meeting room with oval table, ideal for collaboration and brainstorming.

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Duchy Suite at Wizu Workspace: elegant venue with gardens for outdoor events and receptions.

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Harrogate

Wizu Workspace - Royal House

STEM-focused conference venue with inspiring architecture, 290-capacity lecture theatres, atrium breakout space, labs and full AV. £550 daily for quirky York location.

Our atrium provides the ideal space for networking and exhibitions.

Conveniently located off the lecture theatre and at the heart of the National STEM Learning Centre, the atrium is a versatile space with natural daylight which can be used for catering, exhibitions, poster displays and wine receptions.

Modern event space in National STEM Learning Centre with pink lighting for conferences.

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Spacious atrium in National STEM Learning Centre, ideal for conferences and receptions.

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Vibrant meeting space with round tables at National STEM Learning Centre for workshops.