The Hospitium's striking and spacious upper floor is ideal for wedding receptions

Hospitium

Wedding ceremonies usually take place on the Hospitium

Wedding ceremonies usually take place on the Hospitium's lower floor

The 14th century Hospitium is licensed to hold Wedding and Civil Partnership ceremonies and provides a peaceful, private and atmospheric venue.

It is a two-storey listed building set within the beautiful Museum Gardens, overlooked by the striking ruins of St Mary’s Abbey - the perfect setting for your wedding photographs.

The Hospitium is available for hire for receptions throughout the day and evening, so we are able to cater for the whole of your special day if you wish.

A perfect location for wedding photographs

The Museum Gardens - the perfect setting for your wedding photographs

The ground floor is ideal for welcoming guests with a drinks reception and hosting a disco and bar, while the first floor provides a stunning dining room for your wedding breakfast.

We can host seated dinners for up to 135 guests and drinks/buffet receptions for up to 200 guests. Whatever your requirements we will do our utmost to help you plan your perfect day.

The Hospitium's designated caterer, as of April 2008, is Bradshaws of York Ltd.

Further information

Our ceremonies are conducted by registrars from York Register Office.

Click here PDF Document for our guidance notes on the procedures for planning your ceremony.

Click here to visit York Register Office’s website.

Click here PDF Document for menus and catering information from Bradshaws of York Ltd.

Client Feedback

I should like to express our thanks to all who helped us prepare and enjoy our wedding celebrations at The Hospitium. The venue was delightful and given also the glorious weather we couldn't have chosen anywhere better.

The Bride and Groom, Hospitium Wedding Reception