An event space with round tables and white chairs set along a recreated Victorian street at York Castle Museum Kirkgate.
An event space with round tables, white chairs, and Victorian street decor beneath festive garlands at York Castle Museum.
An event space with rows of white chairs set on a cobblestone street among period shopfronts at York Castle Museum.
An event space in a museum with cobblestone streets, shopfronts, and horse carriage at York Castle Museum Kirkgate.
An event space with Victorian shopfronts, festive decorations, and a horse-drawn carriage at York Castle Museum's Kirkgate.
An event space with cobblestone flooring, vintage storefronts, bunting, and a leafy tree at York Castle Museum.
An event space with cobblestone streets, period shopfronts, and timber-framed buildings at York Castle Museum.
An event space in a museum with cobblestone streets, period shopfronts, and a vintage carriage at York Castle Museum.
A grand stone museum building with tall columns, arched windows, and a staircase at York Castle Museum.
A grand museum entrance with stone columns, arched windows, and blooming red tulips at York Castle Museum.

Kirkgate at York Castle Museum

Museum
·
Private space
Tower St, York, YO1 9RY –
York City Centre
Up to 92
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Kirkgate is a recreated Victorian street in York Castle Museum; it is a full‑scale indoor cobbled thoroughfare lined with period shopfronts.

Design: The space presents narrow, street‑scale proportions with cobbled flooring, exposed brick shopfronts and recessed bay windows. The space pairs bunting and painted fascias with warm, directional lighting to create a theatrical, historically accurate appearance.

Features: A PA system and speakers are installed, and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ. The space provides venue Wi‑Fi and receives natural light. The space is wheelchair accessible and includes accessible toilets plus a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Small, sociable groups seeking a relaxed, standing, walk‑around experience that prioritises interaction and photography.

What guests say: The Kirkgate is immersive and richly detailed with atmospheric lighting and realistic shopfronts. The Kirkgate rewards allowing ample time to explore and is popular for photo opportunities.

Prices

Monday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 70
  • Theatre
    up to 92

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

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
  • 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Prohibited Items & Decorations:
- No real candles or helium balloons inside the venue. Battery-operated candles are recommended.
- No pyrotechnics, including fireworks, sparklers, and sky lanterns.
- All decorations must be approved by the York Venues team in advance.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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FAQ

Yes, a standing event can be held without furniture, although guests often appreciate having some seating.

Yes, the space can be hired with a live band and bar service.

About York Castle Museum

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

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Penny Smurthwaite
Member of Tagvenue since March 2025
2h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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