Archive is an event space in Leeds that can host conferences, exhibitions, private parties, film screenings and weddings for up to 375 guests standing or 200 seated. It occupies a former ITV archive building at 94 Kirkstall Road, next to Prime Studios, and is run as a coffee house and bar by day with the hall available for private hire.
Seminars and company events
The hall is described by the venue as a multifunctional blank canvas. Conferences and exhibitions are named on the private hire page, alongside craft fairs, vintage pop-ups and gigs. Capacity is 375 standing and 200 seated, depending on the layout.
The technical setup suits presentations. It includes a Funktion One PA, a Sonos eight-speaker system, four radio microphones, a laser projector with a 4.5 m by 2.5 m screen, a 6 m by 4 m stage and a configurable second stage. Power comes from a 63 amp three-phase supply and several 13 amp sockets, and the venue lists a 1 GB connection.
Weddings and receptions
Archive sells weddings for up to 375 guests, fewer when seated. The wedding page lists space for a mock ceremony, the sound system, a lighting rig, the projector and screen, wireless microphones for speeches, the stage and optional decoration. An in-house wedding coordinator handles planning, and the venue states that many catering options are available.
Rooms and capacities
There is one main event space rather than a set of rooms. Furniture on offer includes cushioned conference chairs, benches, cushioned wooden folding chairs, trestle tables, 6 ft round tables and beer tables. Lighting uses festoons and fairy lights. Private heated outdoor areas are available, and the venue lists male and gender-neutral toilets.
The building is fully accessible. It has gender-neutral and baby-changing facilities.
Catering
The site includes a licensed bar and a coffee house with a food menu. For weddings, the venue offers a range of catering options. Ask the events team how catering is arranged for a conference or a private party.
History and setting
The name comes from the building's past as the ITV archive. The venue sits within Prime Studios, a film and TV production hub where programmes such as Emmerdale have been filmed. The neutral interior is meant to be styled to the client's brief.
Getting there
Archive is on Kirkstall Road, about 5 minutes by car and 10 minutes by bike from Leeds City Station, or a 19 minute walk. A council car park is one minute away. Enquiries go through the event enquiry form or the events team by email or phone.
