Baptist Assembly is held in the centre of the vibrant, modern spa town of Harrogate. Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) is an extraordinary venue in the North that excels in the top three criteria for a venue, namely destination, accessibility and facilities. Being a Victorian spa town, Harrogate delivers a unique, relaxing delegate experience distinct from bigger cities. HCC’s town centre location means delegates can fully enjoy all that our beautiful, walkable town has to offer–from accommodation, dining, shopping to award-winning gardens and the iconic Turkish Baths–without needing transport. Click here to find out more about the local area.

Catering

Harrogate Convention Centre’s in-house catering services, Matcham’s, offer a comprehensive service to suit all requirements. It is a contractual obligation that you do not provide your own food and drink at Harrogate Convention Centre.
 

Discount Card for Restaurants, bars and cafés in Harrogate

The Harrogate Convention Centre is at the very heart of a town packed with great places to eat, drink, shop, relax and pamper yourself.  The venue team work with local partners to offer you exclusive discounts around Harrogate. To redeem offers simply show your delegate badge along with the Visitor Discount Card which is available from the venue.

Finding the Harrogate Convention Centre

Click here for directions to Harrogate

By Car

From south: 21 minutes from the A1. Take the M1 and A1(M) before leaving at Junction 45 (Wetherby) then take the A661 to Harrogate. 
From north: 24 minutes from the A1.Take the A1(M) and exit at Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow signs on A59 to Harrogate.
Click here to check the route using Google Maps.
 
Click here fore information about parking at the Harrogate Convention Centre.
Please note that there may be free parking on the streets after 17:00 on Friday and throughout the weekend.

By Train

Harrogate is linked to all major UK cities and the Harrogate Convention Centre is a seven minute walk or short taxi ride from Harrogate train station. Click here to book tickets.
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By Plane

At 12 miles (20 minutes) the closest airport to Harrogate Convention Centre is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). The Airport Direct 747 bus runs hourly to Harrogate’s bus station. Click here for information about Leeds Bradford Airport.
 

Getting Around

Please click here for local bus and rail information, local planning guides and directions around town.
 

Accessibility

• Lifts: Harrogate Convention Centre is mainly accessible by lift. Please discuss any accessibility needs by contacting us at admin@baptistassembly.org.uk
• Toilets: There are fully accessible toilets in every area of Harrogate Convention Centre. 
• Wheelchairs: The venue cannot provide wheelchairs so delegates are encouraged to bring their own. There are allocated areas within the auditorium for wheelchairs. If you are using a wheelchair, please indicate this when booking.