Description
Located in St Helen’s Square, Impossible York is one of the most iconic wedding venues within the historic city walls of York. Set within the former Terry’s Chocolate Orange building, this striking Grade II listed venue blends original architectural features with bold, contemporary design to create a truly unforgettable backdrop for your special day.
From elegant ceremony spaces to atmospheric reception rooms, each area has been thoughtfully reimagined to suit weddings of all styles and sizes. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a larger gathering, the flexible spaces can be tailored to reflect your vision perfectly.
The venue is also home to the Impossible Motel, offering 13 uniquely designed bedrooms for you and your guests. Once a former bank, the building still retains original bank vaults, adding a distinctive sense of history and character. For an added touch of luxury, guests can also enjoy two rooftop hot tubs, offering a unique way to relax and take in the city skyline.
With bespoke wedding packages available, the dedicated team ensures every detail is considered, delivering a seamless and personalised experience from start to finish. At Impossible York, your wedding becomes more than a day—it becomes a lasting memory in a truly extraordinary setting.
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Reviews (6)
- JJodie30/04/2026We'll Never Forget - Highly RecommendWe'll Never Forget - Highly RecommendWe had our wedding reception here at Impossible in their Wonderbar and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more amazing venue! The Team were fantastic from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you again so much for making our wedding evening so special and something we will never forget! Highly recommend this venue for a wedding!We had our wedding reception here at Impossible in their Wonderbar and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more amazing venue! The Team were fantastic from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you again so much for making our wedding evening so special and something we will never forget! Highly recommend this venue for a wedding!
- AAmy & Will30/04/2026Attention To Detail was Next Level Attention To Detail was Next LevelWe had our wedding reception here in August 2025 and we could not fault our whole experience with Impossible York! Planning the wedding with Ellie’s help was a dream and so stress free! Nothing was too much of an ask and the attention to detail was next level. The whole event from the food (we still have guests now telling us how delicious the food was!) , to the entertainment and the service was 10/10. We can’t recommend this venue enough and we wish we could re-live the whole day again! We had our wedding reception here in August 2025 and we could not fault our whole experience with Impossible York! Planning the wedding with Ellie’s help was a dream and so stress free! Nothing was too much of an ask and the attention to detail was next level. The whole event from the food (we still have guests now telling us how delicious the food was!) , to the entertainment and the service was 10/10. We can’t recommend this venue enough and we wish we could re-live the whole day again!
- EEmily30/04/2026Nothing Was Too Much Trouble - Best Day!Nothing Was Too Much Trouble - Best Day!We had our wedding reception in the upstairs room and it was the best day ever. The staff were amazing, so accommodating and the atmosphere was incredible. The events team were brilliant and made the whole organising process so easy! The food was delicious and they were able to cater for various dietary requirements. Nothing was too much trouble and it honestly made the best day. Would definitely recommend to others!We had our wedding reception in the upstairs room and it was the best day ever. The staff were amazing, so accommodating and the atmosphere was incredible. The events team were brilliant and made the whole organising process so easy! The food was delicious and they were able to cater for various dietary requirements. Nothing was too much trouble and it honestly made the best day. Would definitely recommend to others!
- AAlice & Jack30/04/2026It Was Everything We Wanted and MoreIt Was Everything We Wanted and MoreWe fell in love with the Wonderbar as soon as we saw the bar set up with the globe lighting. It was right up our street. I can categorically say everything went perfectly - It was everything we wanted and more. The staff were all super helpful and approachable throughout the night. All in all, we just want to thank Ellie and the team for the perfect night. You made our vision a reality ♥️We fell in love with the Wonderbar as soon as we saw the bar set up with the globe lighting. It was right up our street. I can categorically say everything went perfectly - It was everything we wanted and more. The staff were all super helpful and approachable throughout the night. All in all, we just want to thank Ellie and the team for the perfect night. You made our vision a reality ♥️
- CCarina & Lee30/04/2026Couldn't Have Asked For More! Couldn't Have Asked For More!Impossible hosted my daughter's wedding reception today and they were absolutely brilliant, particularly Ellie the events manager who supported my daughter and son in law from day one. We really couldn't have asked for better service and everybody really enjoyed the day. Thank you Impossible for all of your hard work.Impossible hosted my daughter's wedding reception today and they were absolutely brilliant, particularly Ellie the events manager who supported my daughter and son in law from day one. We really couldn't have asked for better service and everybody really enjoyed the day. Thank you Impossible for all of your hard work.
- CClaudia30/04/2026Stunning, Great Atmosphere and Incredible Food! Stunning, Great Atmosphere and Incredible Food!We held our evening wedding celebrations at Impossible York and it was everything we had hoped for and more. The venue itself is stunning, with a great atmosphere, and the food was absolutely fabulous! From the start, the team were brilliant at liaising with us about our plans and ideas. They were flexible, accommodating, and happy to coordinate with our outside vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. Their support made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable. We held our evening wedding celebrations at Impossible York and it was everything we had hoped for and more. The venue itself is stunning, with a great atmosphere, and the food was absolutely fabulous! From the start, the team were brilliant at liaising with us about our plans and ideas. They were flexible, accommodating, and happy to coordinate with our outside vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. Their support made the whole process stress-free and enjoyable.
Location & Contact Details for Impossible York
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Is the venue accessible?
Due to our Grade II listed status, some areas of the venue are not fully accessible, and many of the spaces involve a number of stairs leading up to the rooms.
Do you allow children?
For private events, we do allow children to attend and stay for as long as you would like.
When can I have access to the space?
Access to Impossible is determined by a variety of factors. Please speak to your coordinator for more information.
What is the price to hire a space?
We operate on a minimum spend basis for weddings. For more information, please drop us an email with as many details as possible and we’ll be happy to provide a tailored quote for you.
Do you allow live entertainment?
We encourage this! Our licensing allows entertainment of all kinds—please speak to the venue team for more details and recommendations.
Are there any additional costs?
Additional costs may include linen hire, a cleaning fee, and a set-up fee (where applicable). Please note that these are calculated on a client-by-client basis.
