Venue Hire in Leeds
Looking for a creative space to hire in Leeds?
Creative Spaces for parties, events, meetings, workshops and community groups
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.
Gallery & Conservatory Package
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
Licensed 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
Help to source suitable catering for your event
Many groups choose Northlight for the ease of having refreshments available, creating a more relaxed and social experience.
Full Venue Hire
Includes Blue Gallery, garden and terrace
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
Max capacity 85
Blue Gallery
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.
Meetings and small group sessions
Workshops and classes
Talks and training
Rehearsals | Photography
Wellbeing and creative groups
Regular weekly booking
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
The Space
Need an Art Room?
The centre is also home to two flexible art spaces, available separately or together. Both are part of Northlight’s working creative environment and can be adapted to suit different types of workshops and classes.