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.

Kirsty McAllister

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

Danielle Edwards-Barran

Ruby French

Scarlett Chan

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!