Description
The historic Hospitium. Originally a centre of hospitality for visitors to the 14th century Abbey, now a wonderful events space, perfect for wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions.
Every wedding booked here supports our charity (York Museums Trust), keeping this beautiful building and gardens alive for years to come.
The stone ceremony room has a wonderfully solemn feel, with a natural aisle running down the centre, with room for guests to be seated either side. Head upstairs for the dining room with vaulted ceilings, where we can style and decorate to your vision. We can seat up to 120 on round tables or a few less with banquet style long tables.
Party the night away back in our ground floor space, where the evening entertainment will be ready to go after your meal.
It really is such a beautiful and unique space, perfect for a relaxed wedding day where the events flow easily and guests enjoy being in the centre of York, surrounded by peaceful botanic gardens.
We love this venue, and we would love to show you around soon! Drop us a message and we can arrange a time that suits you to visit.
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Reviews (22)
- JJessica & Oliver15/06/2026Stunning venue and seamless experienceStunning venue and seamless experienceWe chose the Hospitium because of the beautiful museum gardens and stunning historic building! It was the perfect setting for our wedding. We also really appreciated the excellent accessibility, including the step-free access and lift, which made a huge difference for our older guests. The Whirlwind package made the whole process so easy. Everything was incredibly well organised, and the team were friendly, professional, and so helpful throughout. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend the Hospitium to anyone looking for a beautiful and well-run wedding venue.We chose the Hospitium because of the beautiful museum gardens and stunning historic building! It was the perfect setting for our wedding. We also really appreciated the excellent accessibility, including the step-free access and lift, which made a huge difference for our older guests. The Whirlwind package made the whole process so easy. Everything was incredibly well organised, and the team were friendly, professional, and so helpful throughout. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend the Hospitium to anyone looking for a beautiful and well-run wedding venue.
- TTim and Amy15/06/2026Thank you!Thank you!We just wanted to send a proper thank you now that things have settled slightly after the most incredible day. The venue looked absolutely beautiful, even better than we had imagined and the whole day ran flawlessly from start to finish. Everything felt calm, organised and seamless, which meant we were able to completely relax and just enjoy every single moment. We genuinely had the most amazing time, and so much of that is down to you both and the wider team. We just wanted to send a proper thank you now that things have settled slightly after the most incredible day. The venue looked absolutely beautiful, even better than we had imagined and the whole day ran flawlessly from start to finish. Everything felt calm, organised and seamless, which meant we were able to completely relax and just enjoy every single moment. We genuinely had the most amazing time, and so much of that is down to you both and the wider team.
- DDavid and Steven in Your Yorkshire Wedding15/06/2026Love is EternalLove is EternalThe couple visited The Hospitium on a wedding open day. They’d long admired the building and, “As soon as we entered, we knew the hunt for a venue was over,” David shares. “It had everything we wanted, space, light, history, and gardens.” So, there was no hesitation in securing 11th July 2024, for the big day. Continue reading the article online...The couple visited The Hospitium on a wedding open day. They’d long admired the building and, “As soon as we entered, we knew the hunt for a venue was over,” David shares. “It had everything we wanted, space, light, history, and gardens.” So, there was no hesitation in securing 11th July 2024, for the big day. Continue reading the article online...
- CC & A15/06/2026Happy Parents of the Bride!Happy Parents of the Bride!A very special day!A very special day!
- FFern & Liam15/06/2026Amazing dayAmazing dayHi Claire, Now that the dust has settled we just wanted to email to say a huge THANK YOU to the whole York venues team …but especially yourself Claire, for all of your help, support and coordination of our wedding. We had the most amazing day and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you all. Thank you also for the York Museums Trust supporters cards 🥰 All the best, Fern and LiamHi Claire, Now that the dust has settled we just wanted to email to say a huge THANK YOU to the whole York venues team …but especially yourself Claire, for all of your help, support and coordination of our wedding. We had the most amazing day and everything ran so smoothly. Thank you all. Thank you also for the York Museums Trust supporters cards 🥰 All the best, Fern and Liam
- AAlex & Stuart28/03/2026Stunning venue for a beautiful wedding day Stunning venue for a beautiful wedding dayThe venue is incredible and every member of staff at the Hospitium is professional and lovely, making the whole day seamless and enjoyable. Every detail is thought of and they are so accommodating to make sure the day is as you want it while also bringing their experience in delivering weddings. Would highly recommend for a memorable day!The venue is incredible and every member of staff at the Hospitium is professional and lovely, making the whole day seamless and enjoyable. Every detail is thought of and they are so accommodating to make sure the day is as you want it while also bringing their experience in delivering weddings. Would highly recommend for a memorable day!
- 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!
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Wedding Fair
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.
