Explore Leeds and York

While you're with us explore Leeds

Discover Leeds’ vibrant food scene, historic pubs, unique shopping arcades, and free cultural spots all near the Conference Centre.

A Local Guide to the Best Spots Around the Conference Centre

Leeds is known as the “foodie capital of the North” and it’s also great for shopping and pubs. For a quality cup of coffee nearest to the Conference Centre, head to Stage Espresso Bar (corner of Great George Street and Oxford Row), or 200 Degrees Coffee (Bond Street) For a sweet treat,

For evening drinks – there are loads of choices! Not far from the conference center is Northen Market and Nation of Shop Keepers. A little further are some nice places along the canal where you’ll find The Lock, Fazenda, and Water Lane Boat House – these are well worth the extra walk if the weather is nice enough to sit outside

While you're with us explore York

Explore York Minster, The Shambles, museums, and more — from Viking history to classic afternoon tea and evensong.

Iconic Cathedrals, Viking Legends, Tea, Trains, Markets, and Magic

The no.1 must-see is York Minster. Dating back to the 7th century it is among the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. If you would like to take a 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral, we will arrange a group booking – but you will have to pay an additional fee.

The JORVIK Viking Centre is a world-class museum boasting live actors, rides, and real-life archeological sites. This museum explores the 200 years that Vikings settled in York.

York is the home of the U.K.’s National Railway Museum, where you can see and climb onboard to a wide range of both the world’s more famous steam engines and the groundbreaking bullet trains. We will also be eating here for our Conference Dinner on Tuesday evening.