About Bedern Hall

Since the 14th Century, Bedern Hall has been a place for people to come together. As you admire the medieval timber framing, you’ll dine, meet or celebrate in what was originally the refectory of the Vicars Choral, singers at nearby York Minster.

Nestled in the centre of the ancient city, Bedern Hall is the perfect location for a gathering. We continue our history of hospitality by producing food of the highest quality with ingredients from across Yorkshire. Our resident caterers craft every dish with care.

The Grade II* listed building is full of charming features guaranteed to make any occasion special. From our York stone floor to our soaring beamed roof space, Bedern is a memorable place for weddings, meetings or dinners with loved ones. All the while, we have the modern facilities needed to make your visit comfortable.

Our resident team will make your visit special

For over 30 years, Director Roger Lee has worked in heritage, tourism and hospitality and can help in planning your event, suggesting local connections and suppliers to enhance the day.

Our caterers, Bradshaws, craft menus to reflect our Yorkshire setting. They’re made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and carefully prepared in our Bedern Hall kitchen.

Hall Manager, Elly Richmond, will take care of all your arrangements so that your gathering in our historic medieval space is a success.

Find out more about our unique dining options

The perfect space for an intimate wedding in York

If you’re looking for somewhere with character in an impressive city centre location, Bedern Hall could be perfect for your wedding. Our medieval hall and quaint courtyard offer plenty of scenic photo spots and our hospitable staff can make sure all runs smoothly.

Unlike many medieval spaces, the Hall is disability accessible and entirely located on the ground floor.

Our hire charges are reasonable and with our special midweek discounted rate, securing the perfect setting for your special day may be less expensive than you think. We’re not for profit so hiring our venue will help preserve our history.