National Railway Museum

Overview

From the glory of the Flying Scotsman, to the luxury of the Orient Express trains have always transported, inspired and entertained us. The National Railway Museum's dedicated conference centre has been twice-named ‘Conference Venue of the Year’ in the Visit York Tourism Awards It offers a choice of 6 fully-equipped and recently refurbished suites, along with adjoining breakout areas. Free parking and wifi for delegates comes as standard, along with ergonomic furniture.The awe-inspiring Great Hall - home to a stunning display of the finest locomotives, including Mallard - the world’s fastest steam train, is ideal for large receptions and dinners. The stunning platform setting of Station Hall, with its unique, luxurious collection of Royal Carriages caters for award ceremonies and gala dinners up to 600 guests.

Venue Awards

CHS Awards - Best Unusual Event Space 2017 - Highly Commended

Tourism and Hospitality Business of the Year - York Press Business Awards 2015

Tourism Event of the Year (Mallard 75) - White Rose Awards 2014

Visitor Experience of the Year (Mallard 75) - Visit York Tourism Awards 2014

Conference Venue of the Year - York Tourism Awards (Visit York) 2013

Welcome to Yorkshire 'White Rose Awards' 2013 - 'Business Tourism Award' Finalist - Highly Commended

Venue Group

Accreditations, Associations, Memberships and Affiliations

Venue Styles

Banqueting Suite, Conference Centre, Museum/Gallery, Non Residential, Tourist Attraction, Unusual/Unique

Event Types

Activity Day, AGM, Awards Dinners, Away Day, Barbeque, Breakfast Meeting, Charity Ball, Christmas Lunch, Christmas Package, Christmas Party, Company Fun Day, Conference, Dinner, Dinner Dance, Exhibition, Gala Dinner, Interviews, Lunch, Marquee Event, Meeting, Networking, Party, Presentation, Private Dining, Product Launch, Reception, Seminar, Summer Party, Teambuilding, Training Course, Wedding

Parking

• 200 Onsite Car parking spaces available
• 8 Onsite Coach parking spaces available

Corporate Responsibility

The NRM events team is committed to creating sustainable events.

We already:
- Serve filtered water in all conferences rather than bottled water
- Have signed up the 10:10 campaign, which is aiming to cut 10% of the UK’s emissions in 2010.
- Have recycling bins in all conference rooms
- Use seasonal and local produce where possible for buffets and dinners
- Encourage delegates to use public transport
- Use recycled stationery and pencils in our conference rooms

Onsite Facilities and Leisure

Marquee Space, Places of Interest, Wedding Licence

Equipment

Flipcharts, LCD/Data Projector, PA System, Photocopier, Wi-Fi

Venue Grounds

The National Railway Museum is spread across a large site, split in two with two main entrances for guests to arrive at. There is an underpass which seamlessly connects the two areas. The Museum has an outside BBQ area which is available for corporate summer parties up to 150 guests and which also doubles as a café in the summer.

Location Map

Directions

By car from the A1M take junction 45, off onto the A64, signposted York. Branch left onto the A1036, signposted York West. At traffic signals turn left onto the A1036, following signs to York / Inner ring Road. Follow signs for City Center & the station. Pass the station on your left and take next left at the traffic lights.

Pick Up and Drop Off

Park and Ride facilities are located at various points off the inner ring road towards York West, East and North on the A1036 and A64

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