Visitor Info

Planning your trip to the Royal Albert Hall?

Contact details for booking tickets:
Tel: + 44 (0) 0207 589 8212
Book on-line at: RAH Website

Click here for MultiMap directions to the hall
Harrogate International Centre

Planning your trip to Harrogate International Centre?
Contact Details:
Tel: + 44 (0) 1423 500500

Book on-line at: Harrogate International Centre Website

Click here for MultiMap directions to the centre

Harrogate International Centre's generous and versatile conference and exhibition space makes it the second largest venue outside London. The management team at the Centre also has extensive experience of hosting major events and the 2,000-seat auditorium offers armchair comfort in seating – ideal for settling down to a full day of brass band entertainment!

The Conference Auditorium seats 2000, the exhibition halls offer 16,500m2 of exhibition space and there are extra meeting rooms, restaurants, catering points and a glamorous bar area.

If you'd like general information about Harrogate International Centre, telephone: +44 (0) 1423 500500. Or e-mail: sales@harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk

To book tickets to the 2008 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, Sections 1 – 4, call Harrogate International Centre Box Office on 01423 537230 Alternatively, book on-line at: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk

Harrogate

With its Victorian architecture, wide streets, chic shopping parades and immaculately maintained green spaces, Harrogate presents a stylish and elegant place to visit.

Not only does this sophisticated town top the polls as a conference destination, it is also widely known as one of the most desirable places to live in Britain.

Central to the town's appeal is the spectacular Turkish Baths and Health Spa, magnificently restored to their former Victorian glory, with the addition of a suite of modern treatment rooms. The adjacent Royal Pump Room Museum explores Harrogate's interesting history as a spa town, and the beautiful Valley Gardens, plus the world-renowned Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Harlow Carr, are nearby.

Alternatively, take a short car ride to the unspoilt and breathtaking countryside in the Yorkshire Dales, or visit Ripley Castle, Fountains Abbey, picturesque Kanresborough, the impressive Harewood House one of Britain's oldest cities - Ripon. Leeds and York, with their premium shopping and exciting social scenes, are also a stone’s throw away.

Harrogate enjoys good transport links from all over the UK; Leeds Bradford airport is just 30 miles away and the train station is a short walk from Harrogate International Centre.

Not surprisingly, Harrogate and its surrounding district are sought-after tourist locations and holiday destinations.

For more information about the Harrogate district, log on to:
www.enjoyharrogate.com

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Hotels in Harrogate

Harrogate has 1,107 bedrooms within walking distance of Harrogate International Centre; 1,243 three and four-star rooms in the town, and 5,247 spaces across the Harrogate District.

THE NATIONAL BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GREAT BRITAIN IN HARROGATE

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Championship Section, Royal Albert Hall, London
Saturday, 17 October 2009

'Finals' for bands in sections 1 - 4, Harrogate International Centre
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2009

Congratulations on qualifying for the National Brass Band Championships in the Royal Albert Hall, London and the Harrogate International Centre.

In association with Kapitol Promotions Ltd, Music on the Move Ltd is delighted to offer competing bands a range of travel programmes from accommodation only to complete weekend programmes.

Please find enclosed details of the hotels we have teamed up with in London and Harrogate.

For bands wishing to book weekend packages, please e-mail info@musiconthemove.me.uk for an Enquiry Form and please be assured that, wherever possible, we will be happy to work with your existing coach company.

We look forward to hearing from you regarding your hotel and travel arrangements.

FREEPHONE 0800 783 1202
info@musiconthemove.me.uk

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THE NATIONAL BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GREAT BRITAIN IN LONDON

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Saturday, 17th October 2009

Congratulations on qualifying for the National Brass Band Championships in London.

In association with Kapitol Promotions Ltd, Music on the Move Ltd is delighted to offer competing bands a range of travel programmes from accommodation only to complete weekend programmes.

Please find enclosed details of the hotels we have teamed up with in London.

For bands wishing to book weekend packages, please find enclosed an Enquiry Form, wherever possible we will be happy to work with your existing coach company.

We look forward to hearing from you regarding your hotel and travel arrangements.

FREEPHONE 0800 783 1202
info@musiconthemove.me.uk

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Music on the Move – The Official Tour Operator of the National Finals

Music on the Move Ltd. is the Official Tour Operator for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

After this year's Regional Championships, Music on the Move will be offering complete travel solutions for bands qualifying for both the Lower and Championship Section Finals in Harrogate and London respectively.

Over the last few years, Music on the Move has worked with bands to offer a range of solutions from hotels only, to complete travel programmes, which included coaching, rehearsal rooms and group meals.

Helen Samuels, of Music on the Move, commented: “We are delighted to once again be endorsed as the chosen operator of the 'Finals'. Our knowledge and experience enable us to offer a professional and friendly service to bands travelling from across the UK, to stay in Harrogate and London. The Company works hard to provide excellent travel and accommodation solutions for competing bands.”

Philip Morris, a director of Kapitol Promotions Ltd., which presents the 'Nationals', was glowing in his appreciation of Music on the Move’s contribution to the two ‘Finals’ events, commenting: “Music on the Move is a trustworthy and experienced tour operator. The Company has a long-standing track record in organising sports and music tours, and has brought a high level of expertise to negotiating and handling accommodation on behalf of bands and supporters attending the National Finals.”

Harrogate ‘Finals’

This year, Music on the Move is offering competing bands travel and accommodation options, including coach travel, to a wide choice of hotels in Harrogate and the surrounding district.

As in previous years, Music on the Move will be hosting a party at the Holiday Inn, Harrogate, to give everyone the chance to relax with their families and friends, and to share their contest experiences.

Testimonials

Many bands are happy to endorse the work undertaken by Music on the Move, here are just a few.

Amington Band, Midlands
“Our band would have no hesitation in recommending Music on the Move for all aspects of your tour. Many thanks, we would certainly use your services again.”

South West Telecoms Band
“Having someone who knows the area arranging our coach and hotel was great. A lot of the hard work was taken away, allowing the band to focus on the test-piece.”

Lympstone Band, Devon
“A reliable and friendly company, which offers a stress free and economical travel and accommodation package.”

Track record

Music on the Move also specialises in the provision of music tours for all age groups. Helen Samuel elaborated: “Tours are a great opportunity for musicians to develop individually, are great team builders, and offer tremendous scope for travel and new cultural experiences. By allowing us to look after their travel arrangements, bands are free to focus on their performance and take in the local sights. Each group tour is very different and, as such, Music on the Move is happy to tailor itineraries. This may include excursions to theme parks, educational attractions, group dinners, etc.”

For more details on 'Finals' package and other group tours, contact Music on the Move on 01457 829747.

Contact Music on the Move:
Freephone: 0800 783 1202
Email: info@musiconthemove.co.uk
Travel information

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By air

Leeds/Bradford International Airport
Tel: + 44 (0) 113 250 9696
www.lbia.co.uk

20 minutes drive from Harrogate. Daily scheduled flights. Worldwide connections and direct flights from the UK and Europe. Bus2Jet - This is the new bus service between Harrogate and Leeds Bradford Airport. www.bus2jet.com

Manchester Airport
Tel: + 44 (0) 161 4893000 
www.manairport.co.uk 90 minutes drive from Harrogate, 24 direct train service to and from Leeds station. Internal, European and worldwide flights to a wide range of destinations.

By bus/coach

For details of public transport in the Harrogate District www.harrogateanddistrict.co.uk

For details of National Express coaches www.nationalexpress.co.uk

By car

If travelling to the venue by car, why not try car sharing? Log on to www.harrogatecarshare.com register your one-off journey, or a series of journeys, then click to search for a match - this is a free service.

Directions to Harrogate by car
From London: M1, then A1(M) - exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate)
From the North: A1 - exit Wetherby or Knaresborough (Knaresborough exit is 8 miles from Harrogate)
From the East: M621 - A1(M) - exit Wetherby
From the West: M56 - M62 - A1 (M) - exit Wetherby

To help you plan a journey use a route planner
www.theaa.com
www.rac.co.uk

Car Parking information

There are 450 car parking spaces at the Harrogate International Centre.

The charges are as follows;
Up to 3 hours = £3.50
Up to 6 hours = £5.50
Up to 12 hours = £7.50
Up to 24 hours = £10.00
Free parking for evening public entertainment events in the Harrogate International Centre. Pay & display parking at ALL other times.

By sea

North Sea Ferries
Tel: 0870 5202020
www.poferries.com
From Rotterdam to Hull and Zeebrugge to Hull. Hull is 60 miles from Harrogate.

By train

Train service to and from London Kings Cross is run by National Express East Coast. These run to either Leeds or York.

Regular services to Harrogate from Leeds and York run by Northern Rail
National Rail Enquiries Tel: 08457 48 49 50. National Rail

The Trainline
Other train companies: Virgin Trains, Transpennine Express, Midland Mainline.

For more details about travelling to Harrogate go to www.transportdirect.info the government run website is Britain's free online journey planner.

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