The building reopened in 2023

The University of Leeds has announced a multi-million pound investment to expand Cloth Hall Court, its primary conference and events venue in the city centre.

The funds will improve existing spaces at the venue, as well as bringing the unused third and fourth floors back into use.

In recent years the venue has hosted occasions such as Yorkshire Sustainability Week and the Child Health Outcomes at Research at Leeds (CHORAL) launch, with the improvements seeking to organise further prestigious events in future.

The expansion will add new facilities and flexible spaces, as well as increasing its overall capacity | University of Leeds

placeholder image — The expansion will add new facilities and flexible spaces, as well as increasing its overall capacity | University of Leeds

“Cloth Hall Court has already shown what a strong venue it can be, and this investment gives us the chance to take that much further,” said Sam Glenister-Batey, Deputy Director of Commercial and Business Development at the University of Leeds.

Sam added: “Cloth Hall gives a fantastic presence in the heart of Leeds, bringing together businesses, partners and communities in one place.

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“We’ll be able to welcome more people, host a much wider range of events and give organisers far more flexibility in how they use the building.”

The University also said that the “sustainability is central to the expansion,” noting that the venue is forecast to reduce its annual carbon emissions by 54% and tie-in with the industrial heritage of Leeds.