Weddings at the Hospitium, York Museum Gardens |

Weddings at the Hospitium, York Museum Gardens

Our 14th century building has always been a place of hospitality, from a guest house for the monks of St Mary’s Abbey, to a unique and beautiful wedding venue today.

Our warm and friendly team are here to guide you through your day and welcome you and your guests into our historic building, providing you with all the amenities you could need.

Set within the botanical York Museum Gardens in the heart of the city, it is an incredible location to entertain guests and capture moments on camera.

With the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, there is no better backdrop to your day! Easy to get to with plenty of wonderful accommodation nearby, it’s a hidden gem within this beautiful city.

Our stunning downstairs space seats up to 100 guests for the wedding ceremony, whilst our upstairs room seats up to 120 diners. We can host 150 guests for evening receptions. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch our team. You can either contact us via our online form or call 01904 687671.

Browse our gallery for inspiration or download our brochure!

Prices

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Special Packages

Whirlwind Wedding Package

If you’re looking to book your wedding within the next 6 months, we have a wonderful stress-free wedding package available. Find out more about what’s included in the package.

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Valentine’s Day

Why not celebrate your wedding on one of the most magical and romantic days of the year – Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14 February 2026.

Our Valentine’s Day package includes everything you need to create a memorable day full of love and romance, including the Hospitium venue hire, catering, chair covers, florals, DJ hire, LED candles, lawn games and a ‘It was always you’ neon sign.

The offer is for up to 50 guests and costs £8,700.

Secure the perfect date for your perfect day by contacting the team today at york.venues@ymt.org.uk.

Please note this offer is only available for a wedding at the Hospitium on 14 February 2026.

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