Why York?
An unrivalled choice of venues
Choose York for your next event and you'll find timber-framed medieval guildhalls, conference facilities at two world class universities, space for over 600 delegates overlooking a legendary racecourse and a host of international-standard hotels – all within easy reach of the train station, making onward travel straightforward.
Compact and pedestrianised
York is ideal for a multi-venue conference with most venues and accommodation easily accessible on foot, and iconic landmarks, popular attractions and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop dotted in between. You can walk across York's walled city centre within 20 minutes, meaning delegates will see and experience more of York during their visit.
Dinner with a difference
Dine amongst the locomotives at the National Railway Museum or welcome guests with a drinks reception in the magnificent Chapter House at York Minster, one of the finest cathedrals in the world. Host a banquet fit for a king in the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, the place to do business for over 660 years, or transport your guests to Victorian York with a dinner on Kirkgate, a reconstructed street scene at York Castle Museum.
Social suggestions
With more attractions per square mile than any other UK city, there’s plenty to entertain your delegates. Break the ice with a ghost walk in one of Europe's most haunted cities, or enjoy the flavours of a chocolate masterclass and uncover the city's chocolate heritage. See York from the river with a cruise through the heart of the city, or book a private tour guide to explore the cobbled streets and snickelways.
Team building ideas
Take on a street-food themed cookery challenge at The Cookery School at The Grand, or test your wits against the clock in one of the city's escape rooms. Head outdoors for adventures in some of the most stunning landscapes in the region, or take on the challenge of axe-throwing and find your inner Viking – right in the heart of the city!
