The Great Yorkshire Events Centre

Where Extraordinary Events happen

We don’t believe in ordinary. That’s why we go the extra mile for events. Whether you’re delivering a conference for 2,000, a spectacular gala dinner, or building a large trade show or consumer exhibition, The Great Yorkshire Events Centre features two halls offering over 6,270m2 of space to bring your vision to life. With thousands of free parking spaces, EV charging points, and excellent transport links, everything is in place to ensure ease of travel.

No matter how big your event, we know every moment matters, so our teams bring the attention to detail to make it extraordinary.

Hall 1

This purpose-built event venue spans an impressive 4,320m² of pillar-free space, offering unparalleled flexibility for event organisers and ease of loading and unloading as everything is on the ground floor. It’s the ideal space for bespoke event solutions, supporting the creative freedom and practicality you need for large conferences, gala dinners, awards evenings, trade fairs, automotive events and much more.

Hall 1 features a spacious entrance foyer, offices for event organisers, seminar room, café, and visitor facilities, plus access to a terrace and outdoor space with stunning views. A variety of catering options are available, featuring local Yorkshire produce when possible.

Hall 2

At 1,950m², Hall 2 is a smaller but incredibly versatile events space with great accessibility. It features a separate entrance foyer, offices for event coordinators, a café with beautiful views, and direct access to our 250-acre showground for outside events.

Ground level access from a large loading door and dedicated off-road loading bay ensures easy load in and out. The space is easily accessible with disabled toilets and a Changing Places facility.

Discover the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground

The Grounds are 250 acres of bookable space located at the home of the iconic Great Yorkshire Show on the outskirts of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. With capacity for thousands of visitors on the showground, The Grounds is a huge outdoor space that benefits from being in a central location close to Harrogate train station and several bus links.

If you are an event booker who has an event taking place in The Great Yorkshire Events Centre or The Pavilions of Harrogate and require outside space, please contact us to discover the amenities on offer at this award-winning events destination, located on the Great Yorkshire Showground.

Boasting 6km of internal roads, a Main Ring with seating for up to 4,000 people and hundreds of acres of glorious Yorkshire countryside, The Grounds will provide you with unparalleled flexibility and a wealth of amenities for a wide range of events.

Our Charity

We also like to do things differently when it comes to our business. With a focus on sustainable working practices and all profits going to fund the charitable work of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, your events will make a positive impact in even more ways.