Welcome to St Saviourgate York
St Saviourgate York is a conference and events venue situated within the ancient walls of York and surrounded by 2000 years of history. The venue is the Central Methodist Church which dates back to 1840 and is today a Grade II* listed building. Designed by architect James Simpson who was tasked to create a building that would provide as a meeting and community space for up to 1500 people and to mark the centenary of Methodism.
St Saviourgate York (SSY) is a new name and brand that forms a part of the Central Hall Venues group who successfully support and manage events venues in other parts of the country. St Saviourgate has five flexible event spaces capable of holding events for up to 400 people.
Positioned next to the Shambles and in view of York Minster, the building has an iconic colonnaded portico frontage that leads into a two storey Great Hall. The Great Hall has a decorated high ceiling, stained glass windows and an impressive organ. A series of buildings connected to the Great Hall via a corridor lead to a sunny and green courtyard in the centre of the venue.
The Fulford and Rawcliffe rooms combined make up the primary events spaces, these rooms can be separated by moving wall. This original wall feature is a wonderful example of Victorian engineering providing a flexible use of meeting space. Our smaller room Clifton makes for an ideal break out space.
Ideal for all occasions
The flexibility of the meeting and events space in St Saviourgate York combined with its convenient central location in the heart of York, make it the ideal venue for a variety of public and private occasions:
We typically host:
- Musical concerts and performances
- Filming and TV locations
- Rehearsals
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Training and seminars
Versatile rooms and spaces
If you are considering St Saviourgate for your next event, you have a choice of flexible and impressive events spaces to choose from ensuring your requirements are met.
All rooms within the venue have natural daylight and high ceilings. Delicious bespoke catering can be arranged to complete your function too, if needed.
This beautiful Grade II* listed building has many eye-catching original features that will leave a lasting impression to you and your attendees.
Over two centuries of history
Before St. Saviourgate York was formed, the building was first inaugurated as a meeting venue by the Methodist church in 1840. During this time the Methodist church have developed strong links with the entertainment, corporate and local sectors.
This extensive background enables us to deliver the best possible service and event for you and your guests.
Latest news, blogs and events
To discover more about what has been going on at St. Saviourgate York, take a look at our media centre.
Here you will be able to check out our latest news, press releases and generally find out what has been going on within our events venue.
Eventprofs flock to BNC Show at Central Hall Westminster
More than 800 event buyers attended the 21st edition of the BNC Event Show on Wednesday 19th April at Central Hall Westminster.
Nicolson Square Edinburgh welcomes Momentum Performing Arts
Nicolson Square Edinburgh welcomes Momentum – Edinburgh’s first combined performing arts academy, providing children with new opportunities.
Central Hall Venues strengthens team with two new appointments
Central Hall Venues (CHV) announces two new appointments to strengthen its team across the group, both newly created roles.
St Saviourgate York chosen to host Historic England Archaeology Sector Day 2022
St Saviourgate York chosen to host Historic England Archaeology Sector Day 2022
Central Hall Venues reshapes entire team for further multi-venue growth
Venue Management organisation, Central Hall Venues (CHV), today announces the reshaping of its entire team structure in a radical overhaul for future growth. The move comes after CHV acquired two new UK-wide event venues in 2021, Nicolson Square Edinburgh and St...
