The Best Conference Venues in Leeds

Conference Venues in Leeds

Leeds is widely described as the largest legal and financial centre in the UK outside London, which makes it a natural home for corporate conferences, away days and industry events. The venues range from ballrooms and event spaces to private dining rooms and cinemas, plus landmark museums like the Royal Armouries, the national museum of arms and armour at Leeds Dock on the South Bank. That gives you options from a formal dinner after the sessions to a big screen for a keynote. Leeds also has more listed buildings than any other English city outside London, which adds to the choice of characterful venues. If your group is smaller, take a look at our Leeds meeting rooms.

Where to Hold a Conference in Leeds

The city centre is compact, with most of what delegates need within walking distance. The financial district keeps you close to the firms and offices that fill many of the city's conference rooms, and the South Bank, on the south side of the River Aire, is the choice if you want to be a little way from the centre's bustle. Planning other events in the city too? Our guide to venue hire in Leeds covers everything from team days to parties.

Getting to a Leeds Conference

Leeds has one of the busiest stations in the country, with direct trains from London King's Cross in a little over two hours, from Manchester in under an hour, from Birmingham in around two hours and from Edinburgh in around three. For a team split across several offices, that makes it an easy place to meet in the middle.

Finding the Right Venue

Not sure where to start? Our VenueScanner for Business team can put together a shortlist for you at no cost, so send over your brief. Comparing other cities too? Take a look at conference venues across the UK.