An event space with round tables, blue chairs, arched stone columns, and stained glass windows at National Centre for Early Music.
An auditorium with arched stone columns, wooden ceiling beams, and rows of black chairs at National Centre for Early Music.
An auditorium with arched stone columns, rows of blue chairs, and tall stained glass windows at National Centre for Early Music.
An auditorium with vaulted wood ceiling, arched windows, and a U-shaped table setup at National Centre for Early Music.

Church at National Centre for Early Music

Auditorium / Conference Room in a Church
·
Private space
88-96 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL –
York City Centre
Up to 180
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The room occupies the medieval nave and shows exposed stone arches, a high timber‑vaulted roof and a long, rectangular plan. Tall arched windows and wooden panelling create a formal, historic work environment.

Room features: The room provides a ceiling-mounted projector, a PA system with speakers and a freestanding flipchart. The space is designated a quiet area and is subject to a noise restriction during hires.

Best for: Presentations, lectures and concerts are appropriate uses for this room.

What sets it apart: Historic church architecture provides notable acoustic clarity that helps speech and music carry naturally.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£690 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £450 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £450 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £690 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£690 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £450 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £450 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £690 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£690 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £450 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £450 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £690 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£690 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £450 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £450 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £690 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £450–£690 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 13:00
from £450 hire fee
Per session
13:00 – 17:00
from £450 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £690 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £570 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £810 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £810 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £810 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £810 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Dining
up to 130
Theatre
up to 180
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 110

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking inside

About National Centre for Early Music

National Centre for Early Music is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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