A historic meeting room with high timber ceilings, ornate wallpaper, wood paneling, chandeliers, and arranged desks with red leather chairs at The Guildhall York.
A historic meeting room with ornate wood paneling, high vaulted ceiling, chandeliers, long wooden desks with microphones, and decorative wallpaper at The Guildhall York.

The Council Chamber at The Guildhall York

Auditorium / Conference Room in an Event Venue
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Private space
Coney Street, York, YO1 9QN –
York City Centre
Up to 95
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A high-walled, wood‑panelled council chamber organised around a semicircular layout and lined by tall stained‑glass windows, giving a historic, institutional working environment.

Room features: The chamber is equipped for presentations and speeches, with multiple screens, and receives strong natural light through large windows.

Best for: Council and committee meetings, formal hearings, panel discussions and presentation-led sessions.

What sets it apart: The chamber's restored carved timber ceiling with painted bosses provides a distinctive historic focal point.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Per day
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Per day
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Per day
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Per day
8:30 – 16:30
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
Per day
8:30 – 16:00
from £59 per person
Note: All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago

Capacity

Dining
up to 95
Theatre
up to 95
Classroom
up to 95

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
15th century historic building
Medieval stained glass windows
Ornate carved wooden vaulted ceiling
Scenic River Ouse views
Outdoor courtyard entrance
Gender-neutral restroom
LGBTQ+ friendly environment
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Damage to the space will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About The Guildhall York

The Guildhall York is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map
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