The National Centre for Early Music

York

5 EXCELLENT

6 Reviews

The National Centre for Early Music - Venues - York - North Yorkshire

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Information For The National Centre for Early Music

Our medieval, grade-one listed building is set within peaceful and private gardens and can offer the perfect setting for your special occasion.

The NCEM is set in the grade-one listed, medieval church of St Margaret’s and provides a stunning and unusual venue for your wedding reception or celebration party. Restored to the highest possible standards, this award-winning building provides an idyllic and unusual venue in the heart of York with exceptional facilities and set in peaceful, private grounds. You can relax and enjoy our first-class venue whilst our friendly and welcoming staff will ensure that your event is a memorable occasion.

On the day you will have exclusive use of the venue and our friendly and welcoming staff will work with you to ensure that your occasion runs smoothly and is enjoyed by everyone. You might choose to enter through our stunning Norman arch on the south side or via our contemporary foyer with views of the garden. With plenty of natural light, the church offers a bright, welcoming atmosphere and the stone arches and wrought iron candelabras give a sense of grandeur. At night, the candlelit church offers a beautiful and intimate setting for dining or dancing and the excellent acoustics are perfect for a live band or DJ. The setting inside and out provides a perfect backdrop for your memorable photographs.

We work with Bradshaws of York, Caterers of Distinction, who will be on hand to create your delicious dishes, bursting with seasonal style. They offer an extensive range of options for food and wine to suit your tastes and can cater for any special dietary requirements.

**COVID-19 UPDATE**
Our team are still working hard to respond to enquiries and can provide you with any information about weddings at the NCEM. To help keep our staff and clients safe, we are delighted to be able to offer a virtual tour of the venue. Please get in touch if this is something you’re interested in or if you have any other questions. You can contact Emily and Hannah at [email protected]

The National Centre for Early Music at a Glance

Price Range

£750 - £1700

Bedrooms

N/A

Type of Venue

Historic
City Centre
Unique Venue
Exclusive Use
Marquee Weddings
Same-Sex Weddings

Seated Capacity

Up to 120

Reception Capacity

Up to 150

A truly unique venue set in the heart of York You will have exclusive use of the venue for your wedding celebration The beautiful gardens and magnificent 12th Century porch provide a stunning backdrop for photographs Our dedicated caterers can provide an extensive range of menus and will deliver exceptional service to you and your guests We can accommodation up to 120 for a seated meal or 150 for a drinks reception Our friendly and experienced staff will ensure that your day goes without a hitch! Pricing Category : AffordableReception Capacity ( Indoor / Outdoor ) : 150Seated Dining Capacity ( Indoor or Outdoor ) : 126HistoricCity Hotel / City VenueWedding Contact : Hannah & Emily 01904 632220 [email protected] View More

Number of People In Team : 2No of Weddings Hosted : Number of Weddings Hosted - More Than 50Location : In The CityNearest Town : YorkNearest Airport : Leeds BradfordNearest Motorway : M1Nearest Train Station : YorkChurch Within Walking DistanceLandmarkAlternativeUnique Wedding VenueAffordableUnusualCasualClassicFormalIntimateOpen Flame PermittedIn House DancefloorAlcohol LicenseCorkage ChargeAlcohol ProvisionBartendingIn House CateringAsian CateringKosher CateringHalal CateringBuffet StylePre-Wedding ConsultationSet UpStaff ProvidedTables And Chairs ProvidedTableware ProvidedCeremony and Reception MusiciansSound Systems Available Ceremony MusicReception MusicMaster Of CeremonyPublic Liability InsuranceBridal Changing FacilitiesDisabled AccessExclusive UseGrade Listed BuildingLandscaped GardensMarquee or Tipi PermittedOnsite ParkingOutdoor SpacePet FriendlyGreat ViewsBlank CanvasLovely GroundsRomanticRusticGarden OutdoorSame-Sex View Less

Top Wedding Tips

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Keep it simple. This beautiful, historic venue has bags of unique charm and character so let that shine through and don’t worry about complexed décor

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Think about the flow of your special day. From wow-factor at your guests’ arrival to the candlelit dancing into the night, we will be on hand to advise you every step of the way

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Enjoy every minute! These are your once in a lifetime moments so hand over the details to others and make sure you treasure every second

The National Centre for Early Music Reviews

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5 EXCELLENT

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Natasha Morris

Review Date

30 Sep 2019

Wow, what a special and beautiful venue for our wedding this summer. Hannah and team were a delight to work with, and helped make our wedding run like clockwork. Thank you all so much. I'd 100% recommend.

Ilona and Lukasz

Wedding Date

07 Apr 2018

It really could not have been better!

From the beginning, the communication was excellent and we were positive that the NCEM was the perfect venue for us. The help from everyone before the Saturday was appreciated and it meant we could relax and enjoy our big day knowing everything was completed or in safe hands.

On the day, all staff were professional, willing and good humoured, even when some guests were lingering at the end of the night! We also had a lot of guests remarking how kind and helpful all the staff were, in particular Mark who helped a guest with her young baby.

We had such a fantastic day celebrating with our friends and family and it really could not have been better. Thank you to you and your team at the NCEM for making our day so special!

Sarah and Michael

Wedding Date

08 Apr 2017

We found it a lovely, unique and beautiful settin

What can we say! We are so delighted that we chose the NCEM as our wedding reception venue. Hannah was OUTSTANDING in her customer service answering all of our queries. She was so helpful and so friendly and without her involvement we know our wedding wouldn't have been so fab! Bradshaw's (the designated caterers) were perfect too! The most delicious food and wonderful service!
If we ever renew our vows, it will be at the NCEM!

Kelly and Rob

Wedding Date

01 Oct 2016

Perfect place to have a magical wedding day

Our entire wedding experience was a real joy - from all the planning with Hannah, to the day itself. Everything went smoothly, and all our needs were met. Our guests all commented on the beauty of the place, and how much they enjoyed the food. It's the perfect place to have a magical wedding day.

S and D

Review Date

04 Sep 2015

Lovely hospitality and venue

It was such a pleasure to have our wedding at the NCEWM. Nothing was too much to ask and our day went exactly to plan.

R & R

Review Date

04 Sep 2015

Amazing wedding reception

Thank you so much to the NCEM for their help during our wedding planning, the day was amazing and we would not hesitate to recommend the NCEM to any of our friends wanting to marry in York.