The Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Ceremonies

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall was one of the first private venues to be licensed for civil ceremonies in York and is now one of the most popular outside the registery office.

The Hall is a romantic setting for large or small wedding parties. It can accomodate 20-180 guests for your ceremony. Large ceremonies take place in our timbered Great Hall, while small ceremonies (20 people or less) are held in our Governor's Parlour.

Afterwards, celebrate with a banquet in our Great Hall and a bar, dance and entertainment in the Undercroft.

In season, the Garden makes a lovely setting for drinks and photography after your ceremony.

Having both your ceremony and reception at the Hall makes the big day even more enjoyable for you and your guests- no one will get lost or delayed moving between the ceremony and reception, so you have more time to celebrate!

Receptions

Even if you hold ceremony elsewhere, you can still use the Hall for your reception. 

In season, start your celebration in the Garden with photography and drinks, or if the weather is cold, be welcomed by a roaring fire in our Undercroft reception for drinks in the Undercroft, followed by a meal in the Great Hall and dancing in the Undercroft- it's up to you!

The Hall is centrally located in the historic city centre of York, within a 5 minute walk of several car parks and historic churches.

Click here for details on parking in York City Centre.

High Heels in the Hall

Many women grow concernced when they find out that stiletto heels are not permitted in the Hall. This is to protect both you and our ancient wooden floor. We classify a stiletto as anything small than a 5 pence coin. Heels larger than this are welcome!

However, you can wear stilettos if you purchase plastic heel caps to cover them. These are available from most cobblers, or at the website below

CleanHeels

So never fear ladies, this means that you can wear almost any pair!