Devonshire Hall

Situated in a quiet residential area just one mile from the main campus, Devonshire Hall is ideal for meetings and training events.

Venue info

This traditional ‘Oxbridge’ style hall has a long standing reputation for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere extended to its delegates. Situated in a quiet residential area just one mile from the main University campus, Devonshire Hall is ideal for self-contained groups.

Most of the year the maximum capacity is 60 delegates in a theatre style arrangement, with a selection of smaller rooms that are ideal for breakout sessions or smaller events.

Available during university vacations, the Main Conference Room can seat up to 120 delegates in a theatre style.

All rooms are flat floored and have black out facilities. The Hall has an impressive choice of additional facilities including tennis, snooker and lounge bar.

  • Maximum capacity

    120 delegates in a theatre style in university vacations, 60 delegates the rest of the time, with a selection of smaller rooms that are ideal for breakout sessions.

  • Over 550 bedrooms for residential events

    123 ensuite bedrrooms and 431 shared bathroom bedrooms available during the summer vacations, perfect for self contained groups and summer schools.

  • On site leisure facilities

    Gym, squash courts, tennis courts, snooker and pool room to keep your delegates entertained.

Rooms and capacities

  • Junior Common Room
  • Theatre
  • Boardroom
  • Cabaret
  • Reception
  • U-Shaped
  • Dining
  • Junior Common Room
  • Theatre 80
  • 0
  • Cabaret 50
  • Reception 120
  • 0
  • 0
  • Kirkby Room
  • Theatre 25
  • Boardroom 16
  • Cabaret 15
  • Reception 30
  • U-Shaped 16
  • Dining 16
  • Fenton Room
  • Theatre 60
  • Boardroom 25
  • Cabaret 25
  • Reception 60
  • U-Shaped 35
  • Dining 35
  • Evans Room
  • Theatre 35
  • Boardroom 20
  • Cabaret 20
  • Reception 40
  • U-Shaped 18
  • Dining 20
  • Belfield Room
  • Theatre 15
  • Boardroom 12
  • 15
  • Reception 15
  • U-Shaped 12
  • Dining 12
  • Byford Room
  • Theatre 25
  • Boardroom 16
  • Cabaret 15
  • Reception 30
  • U-Shaped 16
  • Dining 16

Green Tourism

The University is committed to sustainable development and seeks to reflect best environmental practices in the conduct of its activities and operations.

University House has received a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme and as such we are committed to working to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment.

Find out how you can play your part by reading the Responsible Visitor Charter. More information on the University’s green initiatives can be found on the Living it Green web page.

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Accommodation

Bedrooms are only available during vacation periods.

Devonshire Hall has 554 beds arranged in a mixture of single study bedrooms (431), where each room has its own wash basin, but toilet and shower facilities are shared and ensuite (123) layouts.

Location

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Contact us

To find out more about the Devonshire Hall, complete a short form or contact our dedicated Conferences and Events team – call us on 0113 343 6100 or email us at conferences@leeds.ac.uk.