Kirkgate at York Castle Museum

Event Space in a Museum
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Private space
Tower St, York, YO1 9RY
York City Centre

About this space

Enter the past and celebrate your event on Kirkgate, our beautifully recreated Victorian street at York Castle Museum. With its warm glow from antique streetlamps, this fascinating space offers a setting like no other.

With storefronts with both historic architecture and historic goods, this is a one-of-a-kind place for memorable events. The space accommodates elegant dinners and receptions, with room for approximately 120 guests. Wedding receptions and ceremonies are also welcome and our venue will make your wedding one for everyone to remember! Kirkgate brings a unique charm that turns any occasion into a truly memorable experience.


Prices

Monday
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
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
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

- 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 with Grace Period

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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
4h Response time
100% Response rate

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