Newlyn Building

A modern, light-filled venue at the heart of Leeds, the Newlyn Building offers flexible, fully accessible event space with a range of rooms designed for conferences, meetings and breakout sessions.

Venue info

Purpose-built for collaboration and innovation, the Newlyn Building provides a contemporary setting for conferences and events. Opened as part of a major campus investment, it combines natural daylight, flexible layouts and integrated AV to support seamless event delivery.

With a mix of larger teaching spaces and smaller breakout rooms, it’s ideally suited to multi-stream conferences, training programmes and workshops. The venue can also be used alongside the adjacent Esther Simpson Building to accommodate larger-scale events.

  • Technology

    Integrated AV in all rooms with plug-and-play connectivity, supporting seamless presentations, hybrid elements and multi-stream events

  • Accessibility

    Purpose-built with accessibility at its core, offering step-free access throughout, lifts to all floors and inclusive, easy-to-navigate event spaces

  • Flexible event flow

    Works seamlessly alongside the Esther Simpson Building, with Newlyn suited for catering, breakout sessions and networking.

Newlyn Building

Main event rooms

  • Four flexible rooms accommodating up to 100 delegates each, ideal for plenary sessions, workshops or parallel streams
  • Flat-floor layouts to support a range of set-ups, including theatre, cabaret and classroom styles
  • Bright, modern spaces with natural daylight to enhance delegate experience
  • Fully accessible, with step-free access and lifts to all floors
Newlyn Building

Breakout rooms

  • Four additional rooms accommodating up to 30–36 delegates, ideal for smaller sessions and group work
  • Flexible layouts to support workshops, syndicate sessions and meetings
  • Located within close proximity to main rooms for smooth event flow

Location

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Contact us

To find out more about the Newlyn Building, arrange a site visit or discuss your specific requirements, complete a short form or contact our dedicated Conferences and Events team – call us on 0113 343 6100 or email us at [email protected].