VENUE HIRE IN LEEDS

Creative Spaces for Events, Meetings & Community Groups

Looking for a unique venue hire in Leeds?

At Northlight Arts Centre in Chapel Allerton, we offer flexible, light-filled spaces for private events, community groups, meetings and creative activity. With an on-site café and licensed bar, our venue is ideal for everything from celebrations and corporate bookings to regular weekly groups.

PRIVATE HIRE & EVENTS

Our gallery and conservatory provide a relaxed, social setting for:

  • Birthday parties and celebrations

  • Private gatherings and drinks receptions

  • Networking events

  • Corporate events and away days

  • Evening and weekend hire

With artwork on display, natural light and access to our bar, garden and terrace, Northlight offers a welcoming alternative to traditional venues.

REGULAR & COMMUNITY USE

We are proud to support a wide range of community-led activity.

Our spaces are ideal for:

  • Weekly groups and meetups

  • Creative and wellbeing sessions

  • Support groups and community organisations

  • Classes, talks and workshops

We aim to keep our venue accessible and welcoming, with discounted rates available for regular and community bookings.

BAR & CATERING

Our on-site café and licensed bar are at the heart of the Northlight experience.

We offer:

  • Coffee, tea and soft drinks

  • Beers, wines and evening drinks

  • Catering options for meetings, AGMs and full-day bookings

Many groups choose Northlight for the ease of having refreshments available, creating a more relaxed and social experience.

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GALLERY & CONSERVATORY PACKAGE

ABOUT

A bright, open-plan space combining our gallery and conservatory — ideal for social events, group bookings and daytime or evening hire.

Perfect for:

  • Private parties and celebrations

  • Community events and gatherings

  • Networking and social evenings

  • Talks, readings and performances

Capacity: Flexible depending on layout.
Approx: 35-40 seated theatre style. 50 people socially

PRICING

WEEKDAY DAYTIME

£50 PER HOUR

WEEKDAY EVENING

WEEKEND DAYTIME

WEEKEND EVENING

£50 PER HOUR

£55 PER HOUR

£55 PER HOUR

Minimum hire: 3 hours

Minimum hire: 3 hours

Minimum hire: 5 hours

FULL VENUE TAKEOVER
Includes Blue Gallery, garden and terrace

ABOUT

Hire the full Northlight space, including the gallery, conservatory, Blue Gallery Room, garden and terrace— ideal for larger events, private functions and full-day bookings.

Perfect for:

  • Private parties and celebrations

  • AGMs and corporate meetings

  • Training days and workshops

  • Larger group bookings

Capacity: Max 75-80 people.

PRICING

WEEKDAY DAYTIME

WEEKDAY EVENING

WEEKEND DAYTIME

WEEKEND EVENING

£70 PER HOUR

£70 PER HOUR

£75 PER HOUR

£75 PER HOUR

Minimum hire: 3 hours

Minimum hire: 3 hours

Minimum hire: 5 hours

CONSERVATORY

A bright, relaxed conservatory space available for informal daytime use within the wider Northlight Arts Centre.

Overlooked by the gallery and café, this is a shared, open environment — ideal for smaller groups who are happy working in a sociable and creative setting.

IDEAL FOR

  • Informal meetings and catch-ups

  • One-to-one sessions

  • Creative planning and working

  • Small group discussions

  • Wellbeing sessions in a relaxed setting

THE SPACE

  • Light-filled conservatory with large windows

  • Seats 14 people around central workshop tables

  • Open-plan setting within the gallery and café

  • Relaxed seating and flexible layout

  • Access to our on-site café

PRICING ( weekday daytime only)

Available Monday to Friday during daytime hours.

WEEKDAY DAYTIME

£25 PER HOUR

BLUE GALLERY ROOM

A calm, gallery-style space designed for smaller group sessions, meetings and regular bookings.

With natural light, artwork on the walls and a flexible layout, the Blue Room offers a welcoming and professional setting for both creative and practical use.

IDEAL FOR

  • Meetings and small group sessions

  • Workshops and classes

  • Talks and training

  • Rehearsals

  • Wellbeing and creative groups

  • Regular weekly booking

PRICING

Discounted rates available for regular and community bookings.

WEEKDAY DAYTIME

£28 PER HOUR

WEEKDAY EVENING

WEEKEND DAYTIME

WEEKEND EVENING

£28 PER HOUR

£30 PER HOUR

£35 PER HOUR

Minimum hire 2 hours

Minimum hire 2 hours

Minimum hire 3 hours

THE SPACE

  • Large wall mounted projector screen

  • Seats 10–12 around tables

  • Up to 25 theatre-style

  • Large workshop tables available

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible toilets

  • Close access to café and bar

  • Close to baby changing facilities

Not sure which space is right for you? Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll help you choose.

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WHICH SPACE IS RIGHT FOR ME

  • GALLERY PACKAGE

    Flexible event space for social bookings.

    Best for: smaller parties & events
    Atmosphere: light-filled & creative

    From: £150

  • FULL VENUE

    Exclusive hire of the full space.

    Best for: large events & AGMs
    Atmosphere: flexible & hosted
    Privacy: fully private

    From: £210

  • BLUE GALLERY

    Private room for structured sessions.

    Best for: meetings & workshops
    Atmosphere: calm & focused
    Privacy: fully private

    From: £29

  • CONSERVATORY

    Informal, open space for daytime use.

    Best for: small meetings & 1:1s
    Atmosphere: relaxed, café setting
    Privacy: shared, non-private

    From: £25