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York Castle Museum is a unique and unusual wedding venue in York, North Yorkshire, England. It is an idyllic location for smaller evening wedding ceremonies and receptions. It will give your event a warm, nostalgic feel that is sure to be enjoyed by family and friends alike.
A site visit is highly recommended to appreciate the setting's delights and discuss the details of your event.
Your wedding or civil ceremony at York Castle Museum will be truly unique. You and your guests will be surrounded by the magical Kirkgate, a beautiful cobbled street with authentic Victorian shopfronts.
York Castle Museum is housed in a former debtors’ prison and an adjoining former women’s prison, both of which are Grade I listed. The museum’s name comes from the fact it stands on the site of the former York Castle.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Confetti permitted
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Tower Street YO1 9RY York (North Yorkshire)
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