Great Yorkshire Events Centre News

  • Host your next team building event at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre

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    Photo from First Event summer party with GOTO Events.

  • How to plan the perfect trade show at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre

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    Did you know, we host over 400 events each year including Trade Shows at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre? We caught up with Graham Thompson, Head of Venue Operations at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre to learn a bit more about what goes into delivering events here and asked him to share his top tips…

  • Events booked at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre really do make a difference

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    Did you know, we host over 400 events each year at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre? With 250 acres of bookable outdoor grounds and indoor events space, the GYEC can be transformed to suit any occasion, whether that be a gala dinner, team building day, conference, or trade show. Whether you book a team building…

  • The Great Yorkshire Events Centre – the perfect option for events that require outdoor space

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    Here at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre we pride ourselves on the flexibility we’re able to offer event organisers through The Halls and the Pavilions of Harrogate. But what really sets us apart is our unparalleled outdoor space, delivering outstanding outdoor events. In addition to both the The Halls and the Pavilions of Harrogate benefitting from natural daylight, they’re…

  • Events catering just for you – working together for a more sustainable future

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    Here at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, we know how important sustainability is to the businesses that choose to exhibit and run their events on our grounds and, as such, our commitment to sustainable working practices drives every aspect of our work – including our catering. Our award-winning caterers, Kings Catering, which provides more intimate…

  • Sales and Networking at an Events Venue

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    Ben Chatburn – Head of Sales Sales and networking at an events venue is a key opportunity for many organisations. With a decade of sales experience, Ben’s journey at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre (GYEC) has been full of valuable learnings that have shaped his approach to the job. The events landscape has changed enormously…

  • Hosting Large-Scale Events at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre

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    Hosting large-scale events can often feel like a daunting task. At the Great Yorkshire Events Centre we have a wealth of experience working with event planners ensuring successful planning and delivery of your event, regardless of size. A premier event destination Did you know the Great Yorkshire Events Centre is home to the renowned Great…

  • What’s in store for 2025

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    What’s in store for 2025 The Great Yorkshire Events Centre (GYEC) is committed to excellence, and as we step into 2025, we are thrilled to embark on a new chapter following our recent rebrand and strategic merger. On Tuesday 14th January, The Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre merged to become the Great…

  • Welcome to The Great Yorkshire Events Centre

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    2025 is predicted to be a great year for the Yorkshire Event Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate. Both venues, alongside the Great Yorkshire Showground have been merged to become The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, marking the start of a new chapter. The venues – which have individually become known as The Halls, The Pavilions and…

  • The benefits of booking your team building event at the Great Yorkshire Showground

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    Accessible event venues help to make attending or being involved with the fantastic range of events more available to everyone. We understand how important accessibility is for both our visitors and event organsiers and how accessible event venues can help.We are delighted to be able to offer a completely accessible venue. YEC allows people with…