The Home of Extraordinary Events
We don’t believe in ordinary. That’s why we go the extra mile for events. Whether that’s the flexibility of The Great Yorkshire Events Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate to help you create unforgettable conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, meetings, celebrations and weddings. Or knowing you have our team of passionate experts on hand every step of the way.
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.
Discover what you can do across our 2 venues and 250 acres of outdoor space.
8,500m² of flexible indoor event spaces
250 acres of outdoor space
All of our profits go to our charity
ECOsmart venue
Free car parking
Prime location
Our Venues
The Great Yorkshire Events Centre
over 450
The Great Yorkshire Events Centre boasts 6,270m2 of events space. The perfect blank canvas venue for a diverse range of large-scale events, from conferences to gala dinners and trade exhibitions.
The Great Yorkshire Showground
250 acres
Spanning 250-acres, the Great Yorkshire Showground features 6km of internal roads, hundreds of acres of grass, and a 4,000-seat Main Ring; perfect for events that demand large outdoor space.
Our sister venue: Pavilions of Harrogate
up to 450
Pavilions of Harrogate is award-winning event space features 14 rooms, accommodating smaller gatherings, from meetings and conferences to sophisticated awards evenings, celebrations and weddings.
Our Clients
“The space is so flexible we could have done so so much but all very much budget restricted! Love the venue for its space, its privacy, its cleanliness, its modern look and feel, its facilities and its outdoor green space!!”
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All profits go to our charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society
The Society champions farming, food, and the countryside by connecting and supporting farmers while paving the way for the next generation through grants. Inspire curiosity, educate children, and empower teachers to share our vision for a thriving agricultural future.
Sustainability is a commitment that drives every aspect of our work.
At The Great Yorkshire Events Centre we are reducing our environmental impact whilst working towards a long term environmental social governance (ESG) strategy with our charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
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