From a large main hall, perfect for exhibitions or banquets, to a main plenary room for training days, and more intimate rooms for meetings and workshops, the Guildhall can cater for both large and smaller events.
Whether you’re looking for a corporate event space, or an idyllic, historical setting for a wedding or more personal event, we can provide a solution. You’ll work with our highly knowledgeable team, who have over 50 years experience in taking events from concept to completion.
Features:
- Space to host up to 270 guests
- A diverse array of spaces to suit your needs
- Over 50 years experience in hospitality
- Audio-visual opportunities
- Award winning on-site catering
- 5 minute walk from York train station
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The Main Hall
Lined with oak pillars, each carved from a single tree, this grand hall serves as a fantastic space for any event. On the ground floor with adjoining courtyard, the Main Hall offers one of the largest spaces available for hire in York, only a stone’s throw away from St Helen’s Square.
This space is one of a kind, with newly refurbished facilities and façades complementing the hall’s original 15th century features.
Capacity Floor space;
- 200 Theatre Layout
- 120 Cabaret Layout
- 35 Exhibition Layout
- 356.3m2
The Council Chamber
The Guildhall has been at the heart of the City’s governance for over 800 years and here’s where it happened. Also known as the ‘Inner Room’ or ‘Justice Room’, The Council Chamber was modelled on the Houses of Parliament, and was used for council meetings.
The Chamber retains its traditional arrangement, creating a striking environment for debates and presentations, and an exceptional space for meetings or exhibitions, with the public gallery providing some of the best seats in the house.
Capacity Floor space;
- 47 fixed seating
- 151m2
Committee Room One
Committee Room One looks over the River Ouse and comes complete with a grand 19th century table which is the perfect platform to conduct any meeting.
This historic room showcases the masonry that built The Guildhall, with medieval roof bosses, and a marble fireplace that still bears battle scars from World War II. Leading to the dungeons, it has probably played witness to many a secret in its time.
Capacity Floor space
- 10 boardroom
- 45.7m2
Other meeting rooms
Throughout The Guildhall, we have a variety of meeting and breakout rooms. Each room has unique and historic features, providing the perfect environment for creative and dynamic thinking.
The Foss Room
- 5 boardroom
- 11.72m2
The Nidd Room
- 6 boardroom
- 20m3
The Wharfe Room
- 12 boardroom
- 32.6m2
The Ouse Room
- 12 boardroom
- 36.32m2
The Riverside Garden
The perfect breakout area for any event, this tree-shaded patio overlooks the River Ouse and provides stunning views.
The calming and relaxing garden is an idyllic place to eat your lunch, relax in the sun or even host a street food themed soirée for your delegates, co-workers or guests.
The Courtyard
The Guildhall boasts an amazing courtyard which showcases the building’s 15th century limestone architecture in all its glory. This open space can be transformed into a unique breakout space or used as a stunning photographer’s backdrop showcasing the history of this magnificent building.
