York has long been a city of great importance and a meeting place for over 2000 years. Today it’s one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities, offering inspiring possibilities for your business events.
Modern day York continues to thrive and has one of the strongest economies in the North of England. More than £800m of investment in the past decade has helped to transform the city in to an international hub for science and technology and a growing centre for enterprise, creativity and commerce.
Ancient medieval architecture and contemporary culture come together in York’s cosmopolitan centre. The city’s historic charm is complemented by an abundance of diverse dining spots, quirky independent shops and modern bars, all contained within the magnificent circuit of 13th century walls and overlooked by the breath-taking York Minster.
Exciting Venues
From majestic ancient buildings to state of the art facilities and a host of internationally standard hotels, York has an unrivalled choice of venues.
Located in the Heart of the UK
York is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK and with an abundance of travel routes on offer, it is actually much closer than you think.
+ Under 2 hrs from London by rail
+ 2 hrs 20 mins from Edinburgh by rail
+ 1 hr 30 mins from Manchester by rail
+ Within easy reach of 6 international airports
+ Direct flights from London Heathrow to Leeds Bradford Airport for international travellers
+ Well served by the M1/A1 motorways
+ Daily crossings with P&O Ferries
Thrilling Delegate Experiences
York has more to see and do per square mile than any other UK city and provides a huge array of options from some truly entertaining delegate social programmes, team building and corporate hospitality. York’s popularity as an internationally recognised tourist destination will undoubtedly attract more delegates to your event and boost attendee figures.
Ideal for Multi-Venue Events
Compact and pedestrianised, York is the ideal setting for a multi-venue conference. Most of the venues, hotels and accommodation providers are accessible on foot from York railway station and you’ll find attractions, shops and restaurants dotted around in-between. It’s actually possible to walk across the walled centre in just 20 minutes.
