Top Small Wedding Venues in York
York feels wonderfully suited to a wedding that is intimate, romantic, and full of charm. Historic surroundings and characterful venues give smaller celebrations here a sense of occasion without making them feel overdone. Small wedding venues in York are perfect for cosy ceremonies, elegant wedding breakfasts, and relaxed receptions with the people who matter most. Whether you are after something traditional, refined, or quietly distinctive, there is plenty here to tempt you. Have a browse and see what feels right.
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from £14500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
58 guestsNo.1 York, by GuestHouseYorkA boutique Regency townhouse hotel, No.1 York organises its public rooms as a series of intimate, house-scale dining and lounge areas rather than a single open-plan space.
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from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
16 guestsNo.1 York, by GuestHouseYorkNo.1 York, by GuestHouse is a hotel housed in a Regency townhouse that pairs period interiors with playful vintage touches. Venue highlights: The hotel provides hireable restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge spaces supported
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from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWonderbar
70 guestsImpossible Wonderbar & Tea Room YorkYork City CentreWonderbar is an Event Space in Impossible Wonderbar & Tea Room York. The room's most distinctive quality is its ornate ballroom‑style plaster ceiling.
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from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityJohn Barry Room
58 guestsYork Pavilion HotelYorkJohn Barry Room is a private event space at York Pavilion Hotel that can be arranged as a dining room, meeting room or ceremony space. Design: Deep burgundy wall panelling, pale timber flooring and ornate ceiling moulding
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from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityOak
160 guestsThe Milner York HotelYorkOak Room is one of the hotel's historic event spaces, accommodating up to 160 guests, perfect for conferences, presentations, networking events, private dinners, and wedding receptions.
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from £1350
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Great Hall and Undercroft
180 guestsMerchant Adventurers’ HallYork City CentreThe chapel offers an intimate room for smaller ceremonies or private meetings, and the ground-floor café and museum displays supply built-in catering and guest activities during receptions.
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from £11570
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150 guestsPriory Barn & CottagesNear YorkIf you hire Priory Barn and Cottages for your wedding, you will enjoy exclusive yours of the venue from the day before the event. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration in the Barn with 60 guests or a large reception
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from £9995
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
150 guestsHornington ManorNear YorkEnjoy exclusive use of Hornington Manor and the grounds for a celebration with your friends and family. Sleeping up to 60 guests across 19 luxury, en-suite bedrooms and 16 guests in 8 individually themed Shepherd's Huts,
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from £27
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
60 guestsBombay SpiceYork City CentreAn entire restaurant set across two floors, ideal for large celebrations, wedding parties, corporate functions, and private events. With two upstairs dining rooms and a downstairs bar, it works perfectly for both drinks receptions
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from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWedgewood
85 guestsThe Milner York HotelYorkLocated on the first floor, Wedgewood Room accommodates up to 85 guests and overlooks the gardens towards York Minster. The room features high ceilings, period details, natural daylight, and a dedicated breakout and refreshment
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from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityCrown
85 guestsThe Milner York HotelYorkCrown Room is a first-floor event space with views across the gardens towards York Minster. Accommodating up to 85 guests, the room combines high ceilings, large windows, ornate wall panelling, and crystal chandeliers, with
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from £99
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Chefchaouen Room
30 guestsThe Marrakesh YorkYork City CentrePerfect for small parties, private lunches, and exclusive dinners, this serene space accommodates up to 30 guests and offers an ideal setting for birthdays, celebrations, business gatherings, or simply a special meal with
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FAQs about Top Small Wedding Venues in York
Prices of small wedding venues average £35 per person. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in York, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £25 | and £40 | per person |
| Typically between £350 | and £7000 | hire fee per event |
| Typically between £500 | and £3000 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce York
on 26 Back Swinegate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: What sets it apart: An internal rooflight brings natural daylight into the main room. What guests say: The venue delivers attentive, accommodating service during visits. -
Entire Venue at Bombay Spice
on 58 Goodramgate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: With two upstairs dining rooms and a downstairs bar, it works perfectly for both drinks receptions and seated dinners. The space is air-conditioned and decorated with floral arrangements. -
Upstairs Area at Royal Oak
on 18 Goodramgate - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Royal Oak is a traditional pub-restaurant housed in a 14th-century building, combining period features with leather banquettes and a library-style lounge.
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