Annual Admissions Conference 2022

Travel by train

Harrogate Convention Centre is a seven-minute walk from Harrogate Train Station.

HCC is linked to all major UK cities via Leeds (34 minutes) and York (33 minutes) including a direct, daily connection to London (3 hours 1 minute).

See here for discounted train travel.

Travel by car

From the South:

21 minutes from the A1. Take the M1 and A1(M) before leaving at Junction 45 (Wetherby) then take the A661 to Harrogate. Alternatively continue on the A1(M) to Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow signs to Harrogate.

From the North:

24 minutes from the A1. Take the A1(M) and exit at Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow signs to Harrogate.

Parking information

If you are using Sat Nav to get to the HCC, use the postcode HG1 2HR.  HCC has its own underground car park with around 158 spaces and a number of spaces for Blue Badge holders. The entrance is on Springfield Avenue.

Charges for Springfield Car Park are as follows:

Daytime

Up to 3 hours     £5.00

Up to 6 hours     £9.00

Up to 12 hours   £13.00

Up to 24 hours   £15.00

Up to 48 hours   £25.00

Up to 72 hours   £35.00

Please note that if you are staying at the Crowne Plaza Harrogate, Cedar Court Hotels Harrogate, parking is available at these hotels.

Crowne Plaza Harrogate

Although spaces cannot be reserved, there is a large underground car park with up to 180 spaces.

£7 per overnight stay.

Cedar Court Hotels Harrogate 

Up to 150 car parking spaces available and there is a charge of £5 for up to 18 hours.

Double Tree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa 

250 car parking spaces - £10. 

Please remember to check closing times of your car park if you are intending to stay late as vehicles locked in will be charged a release fee.

There is no accommodation at the Harrogate Convention Centre, if you need accommodation you can book a bedroom at one of 3 hotels as part of your booking. 

Event delegates – for higher or further education providers:

Non-residential conference package

£330 +VAT (25 January – 1 March)

£385 +VAT (2 March – 20 March)

£440 +VAT (21 March – 1 April)

Includes: Attendance at the conference on Tuesday 5 April and Wednesday 6 April, including lunch each day. Excludes evening meal on Tuesday 5 April and accommodation.

Day delegate

£220 +VAT (25 January – 1 March)

£247.50 +VAT (2 March – 20 March)

£275 +VAT (21 March – 1 April)

Day delegate includes full attendance on one day, including lunch.

Residential conference package 

You can book accommodation at a nearby hotel as part of your booking, the 3 hotels we have available to book are: 

Includes: Attendance at the conference on both days, including lunch each day, evening meal and accommodation on Tuesday 5 April.

Double occupancy B&B supplement £10+VAT per night 

Additional accommodation:

All the hotels listed are adjacent or a few minutes’ walk from the Harrogate Convention Centre.

Double occupancy is available on request at £10+VAT per night. 

Meal and entertainment at the Harrogate Convention Centre on Tuesday 5 April (included in the residential package): £60 +VAT     

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