An event venue with round tables draped in white linens and blue chair sashes beneath exposed beams at Hospitium.
An event venue with stone walls, arched windows, and rows of white chairs with blue sashes at Hospitium.
An event venue with vaulted wooden beams, fairy lights, and round tables with white linens at Hospitium.
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An event venue with exposed timber beams, string lights, and round tables with white linens at Hospitium.

The Hospitium Venue at Hospitium

Historic Building
·
Whole venue
Museum Gardens, York, YO30 7DR –
York City Centre
Up to 150
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The 14th century Hospitium is a two-story listed building set within the beautiful York Museum Gardens in York city center, overlooked by the striking ruins of the Grade 1 listed St. Mary’s Abbey.​ The Hospitium is our most versatile venue available throughout the day and evening. It’s licensed to hold weddings and civil ceremonies, and can also host unique conferences, workshops, private parties, trade fairs, and more. ​

The ground-floor space works well as a welcome and lunchtime area, with the first-floor space providing a wonderful learning or dining room. The whole venue is fully accessible for users, with ramps, lifts, and hearing loops, along with accessible toilet facilities. The Medieval rooms and garden setting are beautiful and atmospheric.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:30 – 13:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
13:30 – 5:30
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:30 – 5:30
from £1320 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 150
Boardroom
up to 25
Cabaret
up to 70
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 70

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
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 00:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

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
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Please see full T&Cs before booking.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About Hospitium

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

Location

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Member of Tagvenue since February 2025
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