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An event venue with exposed wooden beams, string lighting, and round tables draped in white linen at Hospitium.
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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
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 Notices (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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Meet your host

Penny Smurthwaite
Member of Tagvenue since February 2025
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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