Kirkgate at York Castle Museum

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

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 5 days ago

Capacity

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

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (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.


York Castle Museum is a venue like no other, combining history with character. Located in two Grade I listed buildings-former prisons with centuries of stories-our venue offers a dramatic setting in York.

The highlight is Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Guests can have dinner and celebrate among charming shopfronts. Beyond Kirkgate, the museum has a variety of unique spaces showcasing York’s rich social history.


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