Great Yorkshire Showground is a venue in Harrogate with 6,270 m² of exhibition space. We list 1 upcoming show there.
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- Largest room
- 2,500
- theatre style, Hall 1 (Great Yorkshire Events Centre)
- Exhibition space
- 6,270 m²
- Event spaces
- 19
- Upcoming shows
- 1
Visit website (opens in a new tab) greatyorkshireeventscentre.co.uk
Hall 1 at the Great Yorkshire Showground is a single pillar-free floor of 4,320 m², 120 m long and 36 m wide, all at ground level, so you can drive stands and machinery in through four 4.7 m high loading doors. With Hall 2 you get 6,270 m² under cover, 250 acres of showground outside, and free parking for every visitor.
Halls and rooms you can hire
| Space | Area (m²) | Theatre | Banquet | Classroom | Cabaret | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall 1 (Great Yorkshire Events Centre) | 4,320 | 2,500 | 2,000 | – | 1,600 | – |
| Hall 2 (Great Yorkshire Events Centre) | 1,950 | 1,000 | 800 | – | 500 | – |
| Hall 1 and Hall 2 combined | 6,270 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pavilions of Harrogate (14 rooms) | 2,300 | – | 450 | – | – | – |
| Wharfe (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 640 | 528 | – | 320 | – |
| Aire (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 450 | 204 | – | 170 | – |
| Derwent (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 300 | 240 | – | 200 | – |
| Calder (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 240 | 140 | – | 150 | – |
| Nidd (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 80 | 50 | – | 40 | – |
| Cover (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 70 | 50 | – | 40 | 30 |
| Ryedale (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 70 | 40 | – | 24 | 28 |
| Fountains (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 70 | 28 | – | 24 | – |
Show all 18 spaces
| Space | Area (m²) | Theatre | Banquet | Classroom | Cabaret | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swale (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 70 | – | – | 32 | 30 |
| Esk (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 60 | 48 | – | 32 | 30 |
| Crimple (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 30 | 30 | – | 24 | 18 |
| Fewston (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 25 | 20 | – | 16 | 14 |
| Swinsty (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | 10 | – | 4 | – | 4 |
| Byland (Pavilions of Harrogate) | – | – | – | – | – | 8 |
Also available: Main Ring (outdoor) (capacities not published).
Capacities as published by the venue. Source: greatyorkshireeventscentre.co.uk (the halls, exhibitions at the halls, gala dinners, the grounds), pavilionsofharrogate.co.uk.
Getting to Great Yorkshire Showground
Free parking at every event: thousands of spaces on grass and hard standing, priority blue badge parking, dedicated coach parking and several EV charging points; parking stewards direct you. Sat nav HG2 8NZ, entering from the junction of Wetherby Road onto Railway Road. Pavilions of Harrogate: free parking for over 500 vehicles outside its entrance; close to the A1. Rail: Harrogate station about 2 miles (taxis and buses), on the Leeds to York line, with LNER services from London King's Cross; Hornbeam Park station about 1.5 miles, linked by the Showground Greenway walking and cycling route (no taxis there without pre-booking). Bus: 7 and X70 from Harrogate town centre to Sainsbury's on Wetherby Road, under a mile's walk to the main gate. Bike racks outside the venue. Air: Leeds Bradford Airport about 14 miles, around 30 minutes by taxi, or the 747 bus to Harrogate bus station.
Upcoming shows at Great Yorkshire Showground
| Show | Dates | Sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yorkshire Show | 13-16 July 2027 | Livestock and equine competitions, Farm machinery and agri-technology, Food and drink producers, Countryside and outdoor clothing, Home, gift and garden, Agricultural services and breed societies |
Where to find Great Yorkshire Showground
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Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ
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What's on at Great Yorkshire Showground
One upcoming show on the calendar, 2027, in date order. Dates are checked against each organiser's official website.
