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Price: £2,200 – £5,500
Guests: 120
Deals available: 2
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (2)
Description
Description
Celebrate your love in a historic hidden gem. Licensed for ceremonies and bursting with character, the medieval Hospitium is a canvas for your dream wedding. . Every wedding supports our charity, keeping this beautiful space alive for years to come.
Exchange vows in the historic stone-walled ground floor, sip drinks outside overlooking the Museum Gardens in summer, and dine under high, timbered ceilings upstairs. By night, the space comes alive for dancing, laughter, and unforgettable memories perfect for couples seeking a wedding with heart, history, and soul.
Drop us an enquiry and come see it for yourself!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Ava & Penny
Hello from Ava and Penny, the sales supervisors here at the Hospitium!
We’d love to answer any questions you have and can help arrange a visit, either in person or via video call so you can see the space for yourself.
Wishing you all the best as you plan your special day!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Overview of The Hospitium
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Confetti permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Disabled access
Grade I/II Listed Building
City View
In-house wedding coordinator
Pet friendly
Outdoor Reception Space
Water view
Ballroom
We offer in house decor packages
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol license
Western / European
Bar
In-House Wine List
Mediterranean
Hog Roast
Pizza van available
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Hospitium
Pricing for The Hospitium
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Reviews (16)
- KKatie & Ben15/01/2025Winter WeddingWinter WeddingIt was such a fantastic day and certainly not an easy one for you all with Storm Darragh, but you professionalism and organisation on the day was truly exceptional! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and didn't speak to one guest who wasn't complimenting the venue and all the staff on the day. Thank you also for the wonderful gift cards to the museum!It was such a fantastic day and certainly not an easy one for you all with Storm Darragh, but you professionalism and organisation on the day was truly exceptional! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and didn't speak to one guest who wasn't complimenting the venue and all the staff on the day. Thank you also for the wonderful gift cards to the museum!
- PPeter and Nada28/12/2024Gorgeous venue and fantastic serviceGorgeous venue and fantastic serviceWe celebrated our wedding at the Hospitium in October 2024. The Hospitium staff has been extremely helpful and dedicated to us having the best day. We had support every step of the way and the staff was very responsive and flexible. We opted for the Whirlwind Package and we found it was a great option!We celebrated our wedding at the Hospitium in October 2024. The Hospitium staff has been extremely helpful and dedicated to us having the best day. We had support every step of the way and the staff was very responsive and flexible. We opted for the Whirlwind Package and we found it was a great option!
- PPaul & Claire19/12/2024Stunning venue and an amazing pizza truck - what's not to like?Stunning venue and an amazing pizza truck - what's not to like?Fabulous day at The Hospitium, an incredible historic building in beautiful surroundings. A relaxed and multicultural crowd made for great mingling, particularly around the pizza truck from Dough Disciples who were knocking out amazing pizzas to keep the dance floor going!Fabulous day at The Hospitium, an incredible historic building in beautiful surroundings. A relaxed and multicultural crowd made for great mingling, particularly around the pizza truck from Dough Disciples who were knocking out amazing pizzas to keep the dance floor going!
- CChloe and Katie12/12/2024Happy BridesHappy BridesWe wanted to say a massive thank you to everybody at York Venues and Bradshaws for helping us create the most wonderful wedding day imaginable. We couldn’t have wished for anything to go any better and we are so grateful for all your help, support and organisation on the day! We’d particularly like to extend a massive thank you to both Ava and Mika for running the day so well and for being a calming influence! You both worked so hard to make sure we could stay calm and enjoy our day. Thank you!We wanted to say a massive thank you to everybody at York Venues and Bradshaws for helping us create the most wonderful wedding day imaginable. We couldn’t have wished for anything to go any better and we are so grateful for all your help, support and organisation on the day! We’d particularly like to extend a massive thank you to both Ava and Mika for running the day so well and for being a calming influence! You both worked so hard to make sure we could stay calm and enjoy our day. Thank you!
- LLauren & Ashlee12/12/2024Ceremony and Drinks ReceptionCeremony and Drinks ReceptionWe just wanted to say a massive thank you so so much for making our ceremony and drinks reception so special in the Hospitium!! We were blown away by your attention to detail, organising and just generally how smoothly everything went- honestly didn’t need to worry about a thing. Claire and Becky (sorry I don’t have Becky’s email) you were so warm on the day and really put any nerves I had at ease. We couldn’t have asked for anything better and such a beautiful venue too ♥️ We just wanted to say a massive thank you so so much for making our ceremony and drinks reception so special in the Hospitium!! We were blown away by your attention to detail, organising and just generally how smoothly everything went- honestly didn’t need to worry about a thing. Claire and Becky (sorry I don’t have Becky’s email) you were so warm on the day and really put any nerves I had at ease. We couldn’t have asked for anything better and such a beautiful venue too ♥️
- BBex and Debbie12/12/2024Autumn Themed WeddingAutumn Themed WeddingThank you so much for helping organise our special day! We couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue or kinder staff to help run our day. The day was absolutely perfect and we’re so grateful that you helped bring our vision to life. We wish that we could do it all over again! Thank you so much again!Thank you so much for helping organise our special day! We couldn’t have picked a more perfect venue or kinder staff to help run our day. The day was absolutely perfect and we’re so grateful that you helped bring our vision to life. We wish that we could do it all over again! Thank you so much again!
- SSam Chipman Photography08/12/2024What a charming wedding venueWhat a charming wedding venueIt was my first time at the Hospitium, and I can't wait to be back. Friendly staff, beautiful building and surroundings, and I got well fed (always a big plus for us photographers who often haven't eaten since 7am - when it gets to 4/5pm you bet we're hungry). If you're looking for a wedding venue in the centre of York, go book a viewing.It was my first time at the Hospitium, and I can't wait to be back. Friendly staff, beautiful building and surroundings, and I got well fed (always a big plus for us photographers who often haven't eaten since 7am - when it gets to 4/5pm you bet we're hungry). If you're looking for a wedding venue in the centre of York, go book a viewing.
- AAlice Lodge Photography06/12/2024The venue and location speaks for itselfThe venue and location speaks for itselfI have photographed many weddings at the Hospitium and it is one of my favourite York venues! It is a personal venue not a wedding machine. The staff are lovely. You can really make the venue your own with decorations, table setting etc. but at the same time you don't have to do anything to it to make it look beautiful. The history, architecture and location all speak for themselves. It's a very special venue yet it has a super relaxed feel to it as it is in such a unique setting. There couldn't be a better place in York for your wedding photos within the gardens and not far from the city walls either! Children can run around freely and the gardens are closed to the public after a certain time so you have them all to yourselves. I can only recommend the Hospitium for your special day!I have photographed many weddings at the Hospitium and it is one of my favourite York venues! It is a personal venue not a wedding machine. The staff are lovely. You can really make the venue your own with decorations, table setting etc. but at the same time you don't have to do anything to it to make it look beautiful. The history, architecture and location all speak for themselves. It's a very special venue yet it has a super relaxed feel to it as it is in such a unique setting. There couldn't be a better place in York for your wedding photos within the gardens and not far from the city walls either! Children can run around freely and the gardens are closed to the public after a certain time so you have them all to yourselves. I can only recommend the Hospitium for your special day!
- CCat and Phil11/06/2024A stunning venue and incredible staffA stunning venue and incredible staffMelody was my wedding contact for the three years leading up to the wedding, she is so lovely, and answered all my solly questions like what measurements are the stairs. We hada meeting 4-6 weeks before the wedding and she talked us through the day. On the day we were so luck to have four of the ladies working. They are true professionals, if things went wrong i was unaware. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Melody was my wedding contact for the three years leading up to the wedding, she is so lovely, and answered all my solly questions like what measurements are the stairs. We hada meeting 4-6 weeks before the wedding and she talked us through the day. On the day we were so luck to have four of the ladies working. They are true professionals, if things went wrong i was unaware. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
- TThe Hayes21/05/2024Perfect day Perfect dayThank you so much for everything in preparation for and on our wedding day! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Thanks for all the flexibility and patience with the date changes! Thank you so much for everything in preparation for and on our wedding day! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Thanks for all the flexibility and patience with the date changes!
Location & Contact Details for The Hospitium
Location & Contact Details for The Hospitium
Travel Notes
We recommend parking on Marygate or in the car park when visiting our venue. Access to the public is daily 9am-6pm, but on the day of your event a dedicated security team will look after the gardens for your private hire after 6pm.
Nearest Town
York
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A1 - A64
Nearest Train Station
York Train Station
Nearest Airport
Leeds
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Two amazing Grooms booked with us over 5 years before their happy day. Despite many interruptions, including the pandemic, they tied the knot at the Hospitium surrounded by pumpkins, skulls, Halloween decorations and an incredible amount of love. The happiness and love radiated from them and their guests all the way through - from the initial excitement of planning meetings, through their passionate ceremony and tear-inducing speeches, to celebrations during the evening party. 2 years later and we still mention them fondly!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy the process and explore what makes you happy - this is YOUR big day! We are here to help you make it as smooth and magical as possible.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One lovely couple got engaged in the romantically lit up "Storytelling" part of Museum Gardens, right next to the Hospitium. Few months later they were getting married at our venue and inside their wedding bands were engraved coordinates for this place. We are still incredibly touched by this. It was such a beautiful and personal event that even our hosts cried during the ceremony!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, unique, beautiful, atmospheric & memorable.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
To the side of our building are historic ruins that create a phenomenal atmosphere for your pictures.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes! However, we care about privacy of our guests and couples.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Welsh Rarebit with caramelised onion chutney - made by our wonderful caterers. Yummy!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Proper oven baked pizza on thin crust - delicious :-)
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The perfect combination of being in the town centre but still quiet and intimate, and of being modern and historical - fully accessible, beautiful space that work with any number of decoration or ideas, whether you like it full on or minimalistic.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our dedicated, close team that goes over and beyond to support you and each other in making your dream day come true.
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree York Museum Passes
Bridebook Special OfferFree entry for you and your partner to one of our lovely museums - The Yorkshire Museum, Art Gallery or York Castle Museum.