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Aspire

Aspire

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Welcome to Leeds’s Premier Events Venue – Aspire – the perfect combination of rich and opulent Victorian architecture with modern day comforts, technology and facilities. It really does have it all. Spaces that will wow your guests, inspire your team, and create lasting memories.

Previously the Yorkshire Penny Bank built on a site of the Infirmary in Leeds City Centre, this grand building is now home to this unique events venue purely designed and equipped with everything imaginable, from food and drink to lighting and décor, to create amazing events. Dedicated events managers will coordinate and plan the logistics and all the details alongside you ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

From as little as 4 people up to 700 guests can be accommodated here. The largest space, the grand Banking Hall features a mezzanine, high ceilings with chandeliers and beautiful details such as mosaic tiling and antique mirrored pillars. It has 2 bars and not to mention an original banking safety deposit vault! The mezzanine itself can be hired for parties and celebrations. Other rooms include the Directors Office, Directors Boardroom and Ledger Suite, cozy Victorian study themed rooms ideal for a board meeting or private lunch. For a more modern feel the bright and airy Sterling Suite is ideal for examinations, large conferences and seminars.

With so much to choose from and in such beautiful surroundings Aspire will certainly not disappoint. Aspire is walking distance from the railway station and only 8 miles from Leeds/Bradford Airport.

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Venue Aspire
Max Capacity 700 guests
Address 2 Infirmary Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 2JP

Capacity Overview

Max Capacity
700
Reception
700
Theatre
400
Dining
300
Dinner & Dance
300
Cabaret
210
Classroom
130
Boardroom
60

Featured Event Spaces (4)

The Banking Hall - Aspire

The Banking Hall

Max Capacity
700
Reception
700
Theatre
400
Dining
300
Dinner & Dance
300
Cabaret
210
More Details

This is a magnificent ground floor open space perfect for all conferences, parties, weddings and exhibitions. Includes the original features built in the 1800s, a high chandeliered ceiling, colour control lighting for all branding, controlled heating and cooling system, arched windows, oak parquet flooring, marble mosaic tiling, mirrored pillars, an onyx marble bar, and bathrooms built into the original bank vaults. Send us an enquiry, and our Event Managers can set-up the space however you require to ensure event excellence and luxury.

The Sterling Suite - Aspire

The Sterling Suite

Max Capacity
130
Reception
130
Theatre
120
Dining
130
Dinner & Dance
130
Cabaret
60
Classroom
100
More Details

The perfect blank canvas for small conferences from 60 - 100, or for private and Christmas Parties dining up to 130 guests. The various pockets in the room are perfect for registration, loungeroom areas, catering and refreshments. The space has built in AV, and a satellite kitchen to ensure the catering quality is fresh and luxurious.

The Ledger Suite - Aspire

The Ledger Suite

Max Capacity
80
Reception
80
Theatre
60
Dining
40
Dinner & Dance
40
Cabaret
24
Boardroom
30
More Details

An incredible loungeroom space perfect for all events up to 40 guests. With an attached breakout bar area for arrivals, satellite kitchen, and working fireplace - this event space will set your meetings and private dinners apart from any other venue in the city.

The Director's Boardroom - Aspire

The Director's Boardroom

Max Capacity
10
Dining
10
Boardroom
10
More Details

The original Director's Boardroom of the Yorkshire Penny Bank since the 1800s. With all the original features, this stunning space is perfect for important meetings, lunches and dinners up to 10 delegates.

Key Features

  • AV Equipment
  • Disability Access
  • Family Friendly
  • In-house Catering
  • Late Licence
  • Licensed Bar
  • Local Public Transport
  • Music Licence
  • Smoking Area
  • Wedding License
  • Wi-Fi Access