Contacts
See below for information about pricing, terms and conditions, and refreshments. When you’re ready to book please contact the staff at the library of your choice. Download our leaflet (PDF, 5470kb) for more information.
The Centre @ Burnholme
Our newest Explore Centre in Tang Hall has twelve high quality rooms available to hire with spaces ranging from 3 people up to 250. Businesses pay £20 to £80 per hour. Discounts are available for regular and repeat users and for not for profit groups who pay from £13 to £45 per hour.
Contact roombookings@exploreyork.org.uk
or call Katie (01904) 552655
York Explore
Contact roombookings@exploreyork.org.uk
or call York Explore (01904) 552828
Acomb Explore
Contact roombookings@exploreyork.org.uk
or call Fiona (01904) 552651
Pricing
Profit making organisations
If social distancing is required by government guidance, the room capacities below are roughly 25% of that stated.
| Room | Max Occupancy Theatre Style | Max Occupancy Board Room Style | Day | Hourly |
| Burnholme – Main Hall | 250 | N/A | £560 | £80 |
| Burnholme Room 1 (Sensory Room) | 8 | 8 | £160 | £25 |
| Burnholme – Room 2 or 6 | 14 | 8 or 12 | £160 | £25 |
| Burnholme – Learning Kitchen | 28 | N/A | £315 | £45 |
| Burnholme – Room 7 | 22 | 14 | £315 | £45 |
| Burnholme – Room 9 | N/A | 4 | £140 | £20 |
| Burnholme – Room 11 | 50 | 20 | £315 | £45 |
| Burnholme – Room 14,15 or 16 | 50 | 12 | £270 | £40 |
| York – Marriott Room | 50 | 25 | £300 | £40 |
| York – Garden Room | 40 | 18 | £250 | £35 |
| York – Brierley Room | 20 | 15 | £200 | £30 |
| York – Archives Reading Room | 40 | 25 | £250 | £35 |
| York – Family History Mezzanine | 15 | 8 | £100 | £15 |
| Acomb – Room 1 | 30 | 20 | £200 | £30 |
| Acomb – Room 4 | 20 | 15 | £175 | £25 |
Day (applies to all bookings of 4 hours and above).
Hourly Rate (applies to bookings of less than 4 hours).
Non-profit making and Explore Community Members
| Room | Max Occupancy Theatre Style | Max Occupancy Board Room Style | Day | Hourly |
| Burnholme – Main Hall | 250 | N/A | £315 | £45 |
| Burnholme Room 1 (Sensory Room) | 8 | 8 | £105 | £15 |
| Burnholme – Room 2 or 6 | 14 | 8 or 12 | £105 | £15 |
| Burnholme – Learning Kitchen | 28 | N/A | £210 | £30 |
| Burnholme – Room 7 | 22 | 14 | £210 | £30 |
| Burnholme – Room 9 | N/A | 4 | £91 | £13 |
| Burnholme – Room 11 | 50 | 20 | £210 | £30 |
| Burnholme – Room 14,15 or 16 | 50 | 12 | £175 | £25 |
| York – Marriott Room | 50 | 25 | £175 | £25 |
| York – Garden Room | 40 | 18 | £120 | £20 |
| York – Brierley Room | 20 | 15 | £100 | £15 |
| York – Archives Reading Room | 40 | 25 | £150 | £20 |
| York – Family History Mezzanine | 15 | 8 | £80 | £12 |
| Acomb – Room 1 | 30 | 20 | £160 | £25 |
| Acomb – Room 4 | 20 | 15 | £140 | £20 |
Day (applies to all bookings of 4 hours and above)
Hourly Rate (applies to bookings of less than 4 hours)
IT Suites
| Room | Profit Making | Hourly | Non-profit Making | Hourly |
| York – IT Suite | £300 per day | £45 | £200 per day | £30 |
| Acomb – IT Suite | £300 per day | £45 | £200 per day | £30 |
| Clifton – IT Suite | £250 per day | £35 | £150 per day | £25 |
Day (applies to all bookings of 4 hours and above)
Hourly Rate (applies to bookings of less than 4 hours)
All rooms include use of free wi-fi, use of IT equipment (PC, digital projector and screen) and flipcharts & PA available on request.
Out of hours use of libraries
Available at libraries excluding Dunnington, Fulford and New Earswick. Please contact the library for further information.
Cancellation Charges
More than 21 days before event incurs no charge. Between 21 – 7 days before event there will be a charge of 50% of the original price. With 7 days or less remaining before the event, a full charge will be incurred.
Please read through our full terms and conditions (PDF, 136kb) before you reserve a room.
Refreshments
We provide a professional, high quality and friendly service. Whether it’s a working lunch or a celebratory party, we will work closely with you to cater for all your needs and dietary requirements. We always use the freshest ingredients and work with local producers and businesses to ensure that you receive the very best quality.
Choose from our buffet menus (PDF, 686kb), or if you have different requirements or are planning something more extravagant please do not hesitate to contact us.
Coffee and Tea £1.50
Coffee and Biscuits £2.00
Coffee and finger Cake Selection £3.00
Set Menu One £6.95
Selection of Sandwiches
Ham & Cheese
Egg Mayo
Tuna Mayo
Hummus & Sundried Tomato (VG)
Mixed Leaf Salad
Crisps
Finger Cake Selection
Set Menu Two £8.50
Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps
Ham & Cheese
Egg Mayo
Tuna Mayo
Yorkshire Cream Cheese and Chorizo Wrap
Falafel Wrap (V)
Hummus served with Pitta Bread (VG)
Mixed Leaf Salad
Crisps
Finger Cake Selection
Buffet Lunch Option Three £9.95
Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps
Ham & Cheese
Egg Mayo
Tuna Mayo
Yorkshire Cream Cheese and Chorizo Wrap
Falafel Wrap (V)
Moroccan Chickpeas with Red Pepper Kofta Salad (VG)
Hummus and Sundried Tomato served with Pitta Bread (VG)
A selection of mini quiches
Finger Cake Selection
All buffet prices are exclusive of VAT.
Some of our menu items contain allergens and there is a risk that traces of these may be in any other food served here.
We understand the dangers to those with severe allergies so have recorded which of these menu items contain any of the14 named EU allergens as an ingredient.
If you do have a food allergy, it would be helpful if you could inform us so we can ensure that the dish you select is not at risk of cross-contamination during its preparation and service.