Venue and travel information
Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 June 2026
The Grand, York, UK
| Venue and accommodation |
The Grand, York, was built in 1906 as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway. Designed by William Bell and Horace Field, the building showcases elegant marble interiors, oak-panelled rooms and the majestic Grand Boardroom. A cherished landmark in the heart of Yorkshire, The Grand is an award-winning five-star hotel, welcoming guests with the warmth, charm and character of true Yorkshire hospitality.
BINDT has secured a limited number of bedrooms at The Grand at significantly discounted rates. Please ensure your accommodation booking is completed as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as rooms will be allocated on a strictly ‘first-come,
first-served’ basis.
| Booking information | |||
| Standard room – single occupancy with full breakfast | £220.00 including VAT per night | ||
To book accommodation and secure the allocated discounted rates for The Grand, Station Rise,York YO1 6GD, contact the hotel directly by telephone on +44 (0)1904 380038 or email reservations@thegrandyork.co.uk, stating that you are attending the BINDT conference and the date. The reservations team will require card details to secure the booking. Free cancellation up to 72 hours prior to date of arrival. Any remaining rooms will be released on 25 May 2026.
| Travel information |
The Grand, Station Rise,York YO1 6GDF, UK.
The Grand, York, is perfectly placed half-way between London and Edinburgh and is less than one mile from York train station. Some of the city's most popular attractions include York Minster, the National Railway Museum, York's Chocolate Story, the historic Shambles and much more, all of which are also within walking distance of the venue.
By rail:
Travel by rail in under two hours from central London. Edinburgh is just two-and-a-half hours away and there are regular direct services from Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle. The Grand, York, is just a three-minute walk (0.3 miles) from York train station.
By air:
York is easily accessible via Manchester (83 miles/133km) and Leeds (30 miles/48km) airports. Fly to Manchester from across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Fly to Leeds from 19 European countries including France, Croatia and Greece.
For further information contact: Events and Awards Department, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing,
Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300; Email: conf@bindt.org; Web: www.cm-mfpt.org
