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 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.

Kirkgate at York Castle Museum

Name: Kirkgate at York Castle Museum
Address: Tower St, York, YO1 9RY, GB
Price range: from £1320 hire fee / per evening

Museum

Private space

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.

Offers and packages

Menus

Prices

Monday

19:00 – 0:00

from £1320 hire fee

Per evening

19:00 – 0:00

from £1320

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venue can organise food and drink

Venue can supply alcoholic beverages

Facilities

Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Venue allows playing your own music

Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users

Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities

Guests can enter without using stairs

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for

Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

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.