Host your event at GNC
Bring your event to life in a unique setting that blends industrial heritage, automotive culture and modern hospitality. Great Northern Classics provides a special backdrop to your car launch, product unveiling, conference or celebration.
Corporate events and conferences
Our beautifully restored former engineering works provides a distinctive alternative to traditional conference venues. Our flexible spaces accommodate everything from board‑level strategy days to large‑scale presentations – room layouts include theatre, cinema, cabaret and bespoke formats.
Why businesses choose GNC
From morning briefings to full‑day conferences, your delegates experience a venue that feels unique, professional and inspiring.
Characterful spaces with state‑of‑the‑art AV
Breakout areas surrounded by heritage vehicles
On‑site cafe and full event menu
Free parking and easy access from Derby, Nottingham and the wider Midlands
A setting that sparks creativity, conversation and connection
Conference room hire
Capacity
| Boardroom style | 24 |
| Cinema style | 60 |
| Theatre style | 40 |
| Horseshoe style | 24 |
Benefits
| High-speed wifi | |
| Large media wall | |
| On-site parking | |
| On-site cafe |
Rates
Half day
(9am–12pm)
£150 + VAT
Full day
(9am–5pm)
£250 + VAT
Evening
(6pm–12am)
£500 + VAT
Evening events and celebrations
As the lights go down, GNC transforms into a striking evening venue perfect for:
- Awards nights
- Gala dinners
- Automotive showcases
- Live music
- Networking receptions
- Charity events
- Filming and photography
The combination of atmospheric lighting, industrial architecture and heritage vehicles creates a dramatic backdrop that your guests will remember, long after the event ends.
Special events at GNC
- Flexible staging and lighting
- Customisable layouts
- Premium catering partners
- Space for vehicles, displays, and brand activations
- A dedicated events team to support planning and delivery
Whether you’re celebrating, entertaining or launching something special, GNC delivers an evening experience with impact.
Celebrate Christmas in style with us
Make it a Christmas party to remember at one of the East Midlands’ most distinctive venues, with a heritage setting, special atmosphere and festive hospitality.
Venue hire – large mezzanine and cafe
Capacity
| Cabaret style/dinner seated | 150–200 |
| Theatre style or standing | 250 |
Benefits
| Full bar licence until 12am | |
| On-site parking until 9am the following day | |
| Accessible lifts to mezzanine | |
| 3 x 65″ screens in the cafe | |
| PA system | |
| High-speed wifi |
Rates
Midweek
£1000 + VAT
Weekend
£1500 + VAT
In-house catering available on request
What’s on
Explore our programme of events shaped by automotive heritage. Whether it’s a celebration of a classic marque, an audience with a legendary industry figure, or an informal gathering on a motoring theme, our events encompass the history and character of automotive culture.
