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Grays Court Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in York, United Kingdom, hosting 40 at dinner.

Grays Court Hotel

YorkEngland, United Kingdom

Grays Court Hotel is a historic 12-bedroom property in York offering intimate weddings for 6 to 40 guests.

Guests
40 at dinner
Rooms
12 rooms
Exclusive use
From £19,500a night
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site

About the venue

Grays Court Hotel is a historic 12-bedroom property in York offering intimate weddings for 6 to 40 guests.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue hosts both indoor receptions and outdoor ceremonies in its gardens, with in-house catering, a bar and an on-site coordinator.

A full buyout starts at GBP 19,500 for a minimum of one night and includes rooms, breakfast, reception space, catering, drinks, furniture, VAT and coordination, though exclusive use is not required.

Every guest room sleeps up to two, and parking is available on site.

  • 12 bedrooms, each with a maximum occupancy of two guests
  • Seats up to 40 for a ceremony or seated dinner; minimum 6 guests
  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, plus outdoor ceremony options in the gardens
  • Buyout from GBP 19,500 including rooms, breakfast, catering, drinks, furniture, coordinator and VAT

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
40 guests
Standing reception
40 guests
Ceremony, seated
40 guests
Smallest party taken
6 guests

Staying over

Rooms
12 rooms
Room types
18 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
1 nights
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can Grays Court Hotel host?
The venue seats up to 40 guests for a ceremony or seated dinner, and accommodates up to 40 standing. The minimum booking size is 6 guests.
Can we hold a legally binding ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Grays Court Hotel is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and outdoor ceremonies are also possible.
Is a full buyout required?
No. A buyout is available but not required, and exclusive use is not mandatory. If you do book a buyout, pricing starts at GBP 19,500 with a one-night minimum.
What is included in the buyout price?
The buyout includes rooms, breakfast, reception space, catering, drinks, furniture, an on-site coordinator and VAT.
Is there a dance floor?
No, the venue does not have a dedicated dance space. There is a bar on site and an indoor reception space.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 40 guests

    “The hotel accommodates up to 40 guests for dining and receptions, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.”
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  • Standing reception: 40 guests

    “The hotel accommodates up to 40 guests for dining and receptions, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 40 guests

    “Inside ceremonies are held in the beautiful Stern room, which can sit up to 40 people.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 6 guests

    “The Bow Room Package requires a minimum of 6 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 12 rooms

    “The hotel has twelve individually designed en-suite bedrooms, with views ranging from the cobbled courtyard, the extensive gardens bounded by the City Walls, and York Minster itself.”
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  • Room types: 18 listed

    “Deluxe Double - Elizabeth Gray”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “You will have the house and gardens reserved exclusively for your use.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 1 nights

    “Greys Court specialises in bespoke and intimate weddings, offering exclusive use of the house and gardens for 24 or 48 hours.”
    Read the source for shortest whole-property stay

  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Whether you are looking for an intimate event for a handful of your closest friends and family, or a larger wedding with the house and gardens reserved exclusively for your use, we will curate a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, and options include outdoor ceremonies in the landscaped gardens.”
    Read the source for legal ceremony on site

  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “It is also possible to get married outside at Grays Court – a beautiful garden overlooked by the original, Roman city walls becomes the setting for outside ceremonies and afterwards the ideal location for portraits and canapés in the sun.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Not only do we take care of all of the catering ourselves, using fresh, high quali ty ingredients, we create the menus in consul tat ion wi th you.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Enjoy leisurely lunches all year round in our historic Jacobean Long Gallery, complete with comfortable seating and a well-stocked bar.”
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  • Price: From £19,500 for the whole property, per night

    “£19,500.00 including VAT (based on our maximum number of 40 guests - for numbers less than 40 pricing will adjust to reflect this) For weddings in off peak seasons and on weekdays the events team can offer al ternat ive pricing”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 1 nights

    “Greys Court specialises in bespoke and intimate weddings, offering exclusive use of the house and gardens for 24 or 48 hours.”
    Read the source for nights the booking must cover

  • Included: Rooms, breakfast, reception space, catering, drinks, VAT, a coordinator and furniture

    “£19,500.00 including VAT (based on our maximum number of 40 guests - for numbers less than 40 pricing will adjust to reflect this) For weddings in off peak seasons and on weekdays the events team can offer al ternat ive pricing”
    Read the source for included

  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Whether you are looking for an intimate event for a handful of your closest friends and family, or a larger wedding with the house and gardens reserved exclusively for your use, we will curate a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Parking: Yes

    “Parking: parking is available for hotel guests only by prior arrangement at a cost of £20.00 per car per night.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The hotel accommodates up to 40 guests for dining and receptions, ensuring a personal and memorable experience.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Space for dancing: No

    “Whilst we do not host DJ’s and dancing facili t ies, we give guests the oppor tuni ty to t ry something a li t t le different and curate an evening event that has been designed wi th the couple in mind.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our beautiful gardens with breathtaking views of the City Walls and York Minster are unrivalled in York.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Whether you are looking for a business away day or a family gathering we offer an idyllic location in the very heart of the city, boasting enviable views within a Grade 1 listed building and exemplary service from our team.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Throughout the planning of your wedding day and on the day itself, you will have the dedicated attention of our Grays Court Wedding Coordinator.”
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