The Merchant Adventurers' Hall Hall hosts weddings throughout the year and is a light and spacious venue for weddings in the Spring and Summer whilst the Hall is warm and atmospheric and offers a unique experience for anyone choosing to get married during the winter. The Hall is a wonderfully romantic setting for large or small wedding parties and can accommodate 20 to 180 guests for ceremonies and receptions. Larger ceremonies take place in the stunning timber framed Great Hall, whilst small ceremonies are held in the intimate and elegant Governor's Parlour. Afterwards, celebrate with a dinner in the captivating and breath-taking Great Hall followed by an evening reception in the atmospheric Undercroft. The Hall also boasts a large secluded walled garden which provides an ideal setting for a pre-dinner drinks reception and plenty of potential for photographs to capture the special day! There is also a varied choice in what caterer you would like to choose at the Hall. The Hall boasts five approved caterers who will provide delicious food and drink whilst delivering exemplary service. The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall really is a truly special venue offering an unforgettable day!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rob Haigh

Congratulations on your recent engagement - It is such an exciting time for you both as you start to plan for your wedding. We would be delighted to be a part of your special day and help to create magical memories that will last a life time. You would be more than welcome to come and have a look around the Merchant Adventurers' Hall and discuss your plans in more detail or just come and take a look inside if planning is still in the very early stages!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1356

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Venue Type

Barn

Dining Capacity

180

Reception Capacity

180

Usual Access Time

03:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted

Water View

City View

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Disabled Access

Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

In-house Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£2,195

Maximum Price

£2,495

The charge to hire the Hall on a Saturday in 2022 is £2,495 (we do not charge VAT as we are a charity). For this you would get exclusive use of the Hall from 3.00pm through to 12.30am with the licence for any music and a bar finishing at 11.30pm (live music to finish at 11.00pm). The charge for the sound system for speeches is £95 (includes VAT) and in the winter months, the open fire £50 (includes VAT). The charge includes the use of the Great Hall where your ceremony and meal would take place and the Undercroft where a drinks and evening reception would be, tables and chairs and a member of staff in duty throughout the period of hire are also included in the hire price.

Reviews for The Merchant Adventurers' Hall
(3)

Ana and Ben

Happy couple married in October

November 2024

Stunning venue and exceptional customer service

We wanted to have our wedding at a venue full of history and character and we fell in love with the Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York as soon as we saw it. We couldn't believe that having our wedding at this beautiful old building in the heart of York was so affordable. The Merchant Adventurers' Hall has 2 spacious halls (one upstairs and one downstairs) where we had our wedding breakfast and our evening party. We were also lucky with the weather and had our photos and canapes in their huge private garden. Many of our guests complimented our choice of venue and said it's stunning. However, we are even more impressed with the Merchant Adventurers' Hall team. They offered us an exceptional service from the first visit to the day after the wedding when we went to collect a couple of boxes with decoration. The team was super helpful and flexible. They gave us a friendly advice, responded swiftly to all our queries, did their best to meet our requests and made sure that all on our wedding day is running smoothly. We really can’t thank them enough for making our special day so magical.

Amy and Rowan

Happy couple married in September

July 2022

Stunning venue

Thank you for all your help and support during the build up to our wedding on 3rd September. The venue is absolutely stunning! Thank you again, Amy and Rowan

Izzy and Rob

Happy couple married in February

February 2019

Amazing day

Thank you for your support and help in organising our wedding. We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful venue and had an amazing day.