The Yorkshire Event Centre is based on the Great Yorkshire Showground, just outside of the spa town of Harrogate. The Showground has been the venue for the Great Yorkshire Show since 1951. This annual three day event attracts more that 135,000 visitors each year.
Investments into the facilities has been consistent and created some great event spaces. We welcome many thousands of visitors to hundreds of events, ranging from conferences, exhibitions, dinners, team building and private trade events.
There have been many highlights throughout the years, including president Bill Clinton speaking at a prestigious conference through to Elton John performing here.
Our ethos is to offer the very best service, food and facilities with a warm Yorkshire welcome. Yorkshire Event Centre is home to a wide range of events from popular consumer shows to corporate events, conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners. Whether it’s a wedding for 500 guests to an exhibition for thousands, our halls offer 6,270m2 of versatile event space.