Our experienced in-house team is on hand to offer expert guidance at every planning stage, right through to delivery of the event. From your initial enquiry until your last guest departs, we’ll be there to make sure your event is all you envisioned and more.
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Helen Beresford-Boyse
As is true of many members of the events team, a career in events was always on the cards for Helen. Following a degree in International Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University and event roles in hotels, Helen joined the museum as Event Sales Executive and has since been promoted to Event Sales and Marketing Manager. Her favourite space is the Royal Platform—in particular, Queen Victoria’s personal carriage.
Nicola Coates
Nicola has a varied background with extensive experience in events, hospitality, sales and marketing and a BSc Hons in Events and Leisure Management. Nicola looks after event operations across the northern sites in Manchester, York, Bradford and Shildon and while a lot of her work is behind the scenes, she enjoys jumping back in on event delivery when needed! Nicola’s favourite exhibit is the Shinkansen Bullet Train in Great Hall
Sophie Kirkwood
With a BSc Hons in Event Operations & Production Management and a background in the Events & Hospitality Industry full time since 2019, Sophie manages corporate events across the Science Museum Group’s northern sites in York, Bradford and Shildon. She enjoys working closely with clients to deliver seamless and engaging experiences across the three museums, ensuring that every event runs smoothly. With a passion for events in unique venues and operational detail, she takes pride in helping bring memorable events to life.
Lydia Burley
Lydia holds a BA (Hons) in Media and brings a diverse background across the Events, Media, and Sales sectors. She currently oversees marketing for the Science Museum Group’s northern sites York, Manchester, Bradford, and Shildon, while also managing sales enquiries.
She thrives on the creative aspects of her role, from designing content for social and promotional platforms to supporting clients in crafting and delivering their ideal event experience.
Her favourite space is North Shed, as you always discover something new!