The Guildhall York is a city centre workspace offering private offices on long term leases, co-working space and virtual offices, with meeting rooms fitted with AV equipment. It also has a large Main Hall, historic council rooms, committee and boardrooms, and outdoor areas for events, with on-site catering. Businesses based there have access to the University of York's academics and an annual programme of events and workshops.
On offer
Private offices, dedicated desks, a virtual office, meeting rooms, a conference hall, event space, exhibition space, training rooms, catering and outdoor space.
Price
Private offices from £300 per month with a 12 month licence agreement. Co-working with flexible licence options and dedicated desks from £250 per month.
Holds
Main Hall: 200 theatre layout, 120 cabaret, 120 banquet, 35 exhibition. Council Chamber: 47 fixed seating. Committee Room One: 10 boardroom. The Foss Room: 5 boardroom. The Nidd Room: 6 boardroom. The Wharfe Room: 12 boardroom. The Ouse Room: 12 boardroom.
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Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 16 December 2026
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Amount
Courses may be fully or part-funded, dependant on learner eligibility criteria
Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Deadline
Open all year
Area
York and North YorkshireRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
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