The future starts with us
BSL Conference2025
17 - 18 July 2025
Celebrating 135 years of cultural heritage
Accommodation
The Queens Hotel is available for you to book a room. Please contact them directly to secure your booking in advance. You can reach them by phone or email and mention that you are attending the BDA’s event to receive a discounted rate.
Telephone: 0113 243 1323
Email: reception@thequeensleeds.co.uk
Website: www.thequeensleeds.co.uk
Booking.com: The Queens Hotel, Leeds (updated prices 2025)

Other Hotels
Here are a few hotels located near The Queens Hotel, Leeds:
Park Plaza Leeds
- Address: Boar Lane City Square, Leeds, LS1 5NS
- Distance: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
- Features: 4-star hotel, modern amenities, close to city attractions
The Met Hotel
- Address: King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HQ
- Distance: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
- Features: Historic Victorian architecture, elegant rooms, conference facilities
Novotel Leeds Centre
- Address: 4 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, LS1 4HR
- Distance: 0.2 miles (5-minute walk)
- Features: Modern rooms, fitness centre, on-site dining
Hilton Leeds City
- Address: Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4BX
- Distance: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
- Features: 4-star hotel, health club, indoor pool
Radisson Blu Hotel, Leeds
- Address: No. 1 The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL
- Distance: 0.2 miles (5-minute walk)
- Features: Stylish rooms, direct access to shopping and entertainment
Quebecs Luxury Apartments
- Address: Leeds, LS1 2HT
- Distance: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
- Features: Spacious serviced apartments with modern amenities
Travelodge Leeds Central
- Address: Blayds Court, Swinegate, Leeds, LS1 4AD
- Distance: 0.1 miles (2-3 minute walk)
- Features: Budget-friendly, simple rooms, central location
BSL Conference 2025
135th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Join us on Friday, 18th July 2025, for an unforgettable evening at the BSL Conference 2025 Gala, marking 135 years of the British Deaf Association. Held in the stunning Queens Hotel Ballroom, this special event will bring together our community for a night of celebration, entertainment, and reflection.
Us
Culture & Arts – What we value
Expressing our amazing signed heritage creatively and with pride.
Here
Place and Community – Where we are.
Signing confidently in our homes, schools and communities.
Now
Society and Identity – What we know.
Reviewing evidence of what works in Early Years, Schools and the Economy.
Always
Science and Power – What we hope.
Assessing benefits and risks of technology and innovation for Deaf-led futures.
These Are
Our Speakers
Brian Watkins
Web Designer - Acme
Judith Flores
Full Stack Developer - Initech
Rose Hawkins
Art Director - Globex
Zachary Scott
Interaction Designer - Soylent
William Hanse
Content Strategist - Hooli
Jane Roberts
Front End Developer - Vehement
Jacob Freeman
UI Designer - Massive Dynamic
Frank Ferguson
Visual Designer - Globex
Jacqueline Knight
Content Strategist - Umbrella IT
Betty Hopkins
UX Designer - Initech
A Few Words
About The Event Organizer
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