Aspire
Built in 1894 in an imposing and opulent styled building, rich with historic interest in the heart of Leeds City Centre, Aspire is Leeds’ premier private event space. Today it benefits from a multi-million pound restoration with many contemporary features mixing the old with the new.
Located in the city centre close to major transport links, Aspire is the first choice for many corporate and private customers small and large, offering both intimate and grand spaces with a complete bespoke service so you can choose exactly what you would like on your event and how you would like it to run.
Set in chic surroundings offering a complete event management service to include Audio Visual production and multimedia presentation facilities along with event styling, we are passionate about what we do, we aim to build a long lasting relationship and to partner with you to ensure your event is a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.
Our client centred approach ensures that you, the client, are as involved as you want to be. Our versatility and truly personal service ensures that every enquiry is handled individually. Our in-house team have a multitude of experience and expertise to present a tailor made service, delivering your desired message and utilising your budget to maximum effect.
The event space is flexible and can be adapted to your specific requirements, we can transform each room accordingly with our experienced in-house style team who can create and deliver your plans, utilising our space to bring your ideas to life! Whether you are simply looking to have a meeting, plan to host a drinks party from 50 up to 1,000 guests, deliver fine dining from as little as 2 guests or a banquet for up to 400, Aspire is the perfect choice for your occasion.
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We tailor packages for special days such as Christmas, Valentines, Birthdays, Anniversaries, any special celebration you wish for.
We have themed special days which you can share with other guests or indeed you are welcome to create your own unique gathering.
Full event management, bespoke packages including food, wine, entertainment and AV production with extended hours to suit.
Room Information
Aspire has 8 rooms. The largest, Banking Hall, holds up to 700 guests standing or 300 seated.
- Directors Office4-10 seated15 standing
- Directors Boardroom8-12 seated20 standing
- Bankers Draft16-28 seated30-45 standing
- Banking Hall130-300 seated700 standing
- Mezzanine60-200 seated300 standing
- Sterling Suite50-100 seated150 standing
- Statement Suite18-40 seated50 standing
- Ledger Suite20-50 seated50 standing
Travel Information
Leeds (about 4 min walk)
Getting to Aspire by public transport
In Leeds, Aspire is about 4 minutes' walk from Leeds (train). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to Aspire by car
For sat nav, use the postcode LS1 2JP.
Getting to Aspire by air
The nearest major airports are Leeds Bradford (about 6.6 miles away) and Manchester (about 43 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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