Northern College
Northern College has 3 meeting/event spaces for 30–150 delegates (theatre), largest: Main Lecture Theatre (150).
- Up to 200 delegates
- 3 meeting spaces
- On-site parking
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Capacity overview
3 spaces · capacities by layout · floor area in m²
| Room | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception | m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Lecture Theatre | 150 | — | 30 | 80 | 40 | — | — | 120 |
| Seminar Room A | 30 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — | 40 |
| Conference Room | 50 | — | 20 | 35 | 25 | — | — | 60 |
At a glance
Northern College is a unique residential adult education institution set in beautiful grounds in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The college specializes in providing second-chance education opportunities for adults and offers excellent conference and meeting facilities. With a range of flexible spaces including seminar rooms, lecture theatres, and breakout areas, the venue can accommodate various events from small meetings to larger conferences. The college features modern AV equipment, WiFi throughout, and ample parking. Its peaceful campus setting provides an ideal environment for focused learning and professional development activities. The venue combines educational excellence with practical meeting facilities, making it suitable for training courses, workshops, seminars, and corporate events.
Best suited for
- Training Sessions
- Educational Conferences
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Corporate Training
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
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Pricing & packages
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Competitive rates for educational and training events. Contact for detailed pricing based on requirements.
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- Restaurant on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Free WiFi
- AV equipment
- Parking
- Accessible
- Catering
- Accommodation
- Gardens
- Quiet location
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Location & getting there
Holgate Road, Barnsley, S70 6RT, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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Northern College is a verified educational institution in Barnsley, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £150. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Hybrid Ready, Training. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, hybrid and streamed events, training days and workshops.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 5 images
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- Oct 2025Live day delegate rates from £150
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Frequently asked
How many meeting rooms does Northern College have?
Northern College has 3 meeting and event spaces in Barnsley, seating up to 150 delegates theatre-style in the largest room.
What is the capacity of Northern College's largest event space?
The largest event space at Northern College is Main Lecture Theatre, with a maximum capacity of 150 guests.
What conference facilities does Northern College offer?
Northern College offers Free WiFi, AV equipment, Parking, Accessible, Interactive Whiteboards, Projectors, Screens across its 3 meeting and event spaces.
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 200 delegates in theatre style, smaller capacities available for workshop configurations
What AV equipment is available?
Modern teaching technology including interactive whiteboards, projectors and wireless presentation facilities
Is catering available?
Full catering services available including refreshments, lunch packages and dietary requirement options
Is there parking available?
Free on-site parking available for delegates and visitors
About Northern College
Northern College is a unique residential adult education institution set in beautiful grounds in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The college specializes in providing second-chance education opportunities for adults and offers excellent conference and meeting facilities. With a range of flexible spaces including seminar rooms, lecture theatres, and breakout areas, the venue can accommodate various events from small meetings to larger conferences. The college features modern AV equipment, WiFi throughout, and ample parking. Its peaceful campus setting provides an ideal environment for focused learning and professional development activities. The venue combines educational excellence with practical meeting facilities, making it suitable for training courses, workshops, seminars, and corporate events.
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