York is a beautiful and medieval old city in Yorkshire in the heart of the UK. With a visible history stretching back over 2000 years, York now combines old and historical with new and modern and is a vibrant city to live, work and visit.
Located conveniently in the heart of the UK, York has good transport links to the rest of the country and is within easy reach of major cities such as Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Newcastle and Durham. It is well served by a major railway station, situated in the centre of the city, which provides links to London in the south and Edinburgh in the north. For air passengers, York can be easily reached from Manchester Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport and Doncaster Sheffield Airport.
Such an enviable location means that York is the ideal place to hold your next business conference. There are a number of venues throughout the city and there are several offering not just meeting rooms, but also stunning scenery, top class facilities and unusual extras in order to make your conference, exhibition or party a memorable one.
We have the low-down on some of the very best conference venues in York, with contact details of you would like to make a reservation or have any further enquiries.
Stylish Hotel Conference Venue York
Ramada Encore York Hotel
If you are looking to host your next conference or meeting in a hotel and are looking for a place with modern style yet traditional elegance then the Ramada Encore York Hotel is the ideal venue. Located right in the middle of the city centre, just a short stroll from the banks of the River Ouse, this hotel will leave a lasting impression on your delegates.
There are a number of meeting rooms to choose from, and each can be laid out as per your requirements. The hotel provides an Events Manager so prior to your event you have a point of contact so all necessary arrangements can be made.
The pricing structure can be varied to best suit your needs, so you can arrange for simple room hire, or chose the day delegate or 24 hour delegate rate as necessary. Each room has access to WiFi and all audio visual equipment required can be arranged for an extra charge, meaning you only pay for what you actually want to use.
To ensure your meeting is held in a stimulating environment the rooms are flooded with natural daylight through the windows. Beverages can be arranged for the entire meeting and there is an assortment of catering options to chose from. For added convenience, delegate car parking is provided by the hotel.
A hotel is the ideal place to hold a conference if require two or more days. Guests will be impressed by the quality of rooms at this hotel and also by its close proximity to restaurants and other areas of interest in the city centre.
To build your conference package with the Ramada Encore Hotel York you should contact them directly.
Address:
Ramada Encore York Hotel
Micklegate
York
YO1 6JG
Unusual Conference Venue York
York Racecourse
York boasts one of the finest racecourses in the UK hosting a number of prestigious horse races throughout the season. Conferences are commonly held at York race course, on both event and non event days and to meet an increase in demand York Racecourse has recently build two new stands, each with conferencing facilities. The largest room can hold up to 1000 delegates, so space is rarely an issue. There are a number of other rooms for smaller groups of people so you can select the most appropriate for your event.
If you book a conference at York Racecourse you will be provided with a dedicated events team, who are on hand to assist with all aspects of planning and hosting. Each suite is air-conditioned; many have spectacular views and great networking areas. The rooms each have up to date audio visual equipment, designed to help you deliver your conference in a professional manner.
Catering can be provided as required from simple buffet style to formal dining. The Racecourse can also assist with arranging accommodation and for delegates arriving by car there are hundreds of free parking spaces.
York Racecourse is a popular venue for business meetings, exhibitions, conferences, product launches, team building events, weddings and business dinners. Boxes are also available for corporate events during race days at competitive prices.
To find more details about hosting your next conference at York Racecourse please contact the venue directly:
The telephone number for York Racecourse Hospitality is 01904 638 971 or you can email events @ yorkracecoursehospitality.co.uk
Dedicated Conference Venue York
York University – Heslington Campus
York University is recognised as one of the finest educational institutions in the UK and has a number of campus’ offering conferencing venues for private functions.
Heslington Campus is situated just outside the city walls and lies in over 200 acres of mature woodland beside a lake. The venue is impressive and stimulating and as you would expect from a University establishment it delivers high standards in conferencing facilities.
Hosts are offered a choice of rooms, which cater for a variety of numbers. The rates are incredibly competitive, with the day delegate rate costing £32 (Aug ’09). The 24-hour rate including en-suite overnight accommodation costs £82.50. These rates include the following:
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Room hire
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Standard AV in the room
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Tea and coffee served in morning and afternoon
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Biscuits
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Two course conference lunch
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Projector and screen
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Flipchart and pens
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Video
For overnight guests the list above is extended to include:
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2-day room hire
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3-course conference dinner
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Overnight accommodation
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Full breakfast
If you are looking for a conference venue to host a wedding then you should note that Heslington Campus is not suitable for weddings, but York University can offer full wedding services at the licensed Kings Manor campus.
To enquire about hosting your next conference at Heslington Campus, or any of the other conferencing venues provided by York University you should visit the university website and complete the online enquiry form.
