13-15 FEB 26
York University
frequently asked questions
This page is full of information about tickets, hotels, accommodation, food etc. So have a read and find your answers for Flourish 2026. Click on the question you want answered below, and it will take you straight to the answer
- Where is Flourish?
- How much are the tickets?
- Do I need to be a Methodist Member?
- What ticket do I get if I just want to come on the Saturday?
- Where do I get my ticket?
- What’s included in the CYF tickets?
- What are the Children and Young People doing?
- Where do I get CYF Tickets?
- How do I get to York?
- Is there parking at the University?
- I’m a blue badge holder – where can I park?
- Can I take public transport?
- Where should I stay at Flourish?
- There are too many hotels to choose from – where do I start?
- Is there a loop system available?
- How accessible is this venue?
- What are you provisions for young families?
- Will I be able to access everything with my walker/wheelchair?
- I can’t manage lots of steps – is this going to be a problem?
- I can get really overwhelmed – is there somewhere I can go to find some quiet?
- What tea and coffee facilities are there on site?
- Where should I go for Food over the weekend?
- Are meals included in the ticket?
- I have a severe food allergy – who do I tell?
- Is the Sunday morning worship being live streamed?
venue: university of York
We’re thrilled to be at the University of York for Flourish 2026 – and our main venues are Central Hall and the Physics Exhibition Centre. The postcode for this campus is YO10 5DD.
Central Hall will hold our plenary sessions and is fully accessible via an outdoor lift.
The Physics Exhibition Centre has a huge flexible space as well as seminar rooms and lecture theatres meaning you will find the following in this space:
- Our much loved Market Place
- Hope and Anchor
- Cafe
- Children and Youth Streams
- Workshops
- Flourish Reception
Alongside these two buildings, other rooms across the campus will be used for workshops during the Saturday afternoon.
The University of York boasts a beautiful lake and campus – so consider taking a walk around the lake during your visit!
tickets
Click here for general admission tickets
Flourish is for anyone! You don’t need to be a Methodist member, or even Christian to attend Flourish. Come with interest and we pray that God will meet you!
supporter ticket
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Access to the entire weekend!
subsidised
ticket
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Access to the entire weekend!
Sunday
Ticket
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Access on Sunday morning only
Alongside these tickets the following are also available
Under 18 ticket = £10*
- Family Ticket = £60 **
*This ticket does not give access to the Children and Youth activities. Tickets for the Children and Youth stream can be accessed here
**A family ticket is 2 adults and up to 3 people under 18 or 1 adult and up to 4 people under 18. This ticket does NOT include access to the children and youth stream.
In addition to your ticket, you can also purchase a Flourish Hoodie for an additional £28.
These Hoodies will only be purchasable by pre-order with your ticket so make sure you add it to your basket!
Note: Ticket prices are heavily subsidised by Yorkshire North & East Methodist District. Anyone for whom the cost is prohibitive should seek support from their church, circuit, or get in contact with us (in that order). Tickets allow you to attend any day or the whole weekend of Flourish – however, please note some workshops and parts of the programme will have limited space; the purchase of a ticket will not guarantee entry to these and you may be directed to an alternative session.
Please only buy tickets if you intend to come, as unfortunately no refunds are available.
We want to encourage people to come to the whole weekend of Flourish which is why there aren’t specific day tickets for the Saturday. If you are wanting to just come to the Saturday we recommend getting a subsidised ticket that is £25.
The Sunday ticket is set in recognition that a lot of churches won’t be running services on the Sunday morning.
Childrens stream
Reception - school year 6
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Includes Hoodie, activities and snack
youth - residential
School year 6 to school year 13
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Includes 2 nights of accommodation, 4-5 meals, activities and a hoodie
youth - Non-residential
School year 6 to school year 13
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Includes 2-3 meals, activities and a hoodie
We’re so grateful to be working with a fab team of volunteers to create our Children and Youth Stream. Here is a bit more information on what to expect!
Children Stream
Our Children stream is for those in reception to year 6. Content is provided for them during the Saturday morning (9:45-11:30am) and evening (6:45-9:00pm).
They will be exploring the story of Joseph, weaving his rainbow coat before exploring the University Campus on a scavenger hunt. In the evening they will be watching Joseph: King of Dreams.
volunteering at flourish 2026!
To help Flourish be a success, we need a team of fab volunteers who are willing to work for slots of time throughout the weekend. Most of our volunteering roles will not limit your participating in the weekend. E.g. directing people to workshops and then going to the workshop of your choice, or sitting in a specific seat in the plenary sessions! We are hopeful that we will have enough volunteers for plenty of breaks and freedom to engage in the weekend as you want to.
Our team of volunteers will be supporting the following:
- Flourish reception
- Art Project
- Directing to rooms
- Stewarding the large plenary sessions
- Tech Team (AV & PowerPoints)
- The Kairos Yurt
If you are interested in being a volunteer over the weekend, please get in touch with our Event Manager – Naomi Prince, to see the role description.
All Volunteers will get a free Flourish Ticket!
getting to york
As a District aiming to be net zero by 2040, we would love to encourage you to think about this when sorting out your travel.
Please try and make the most of the good transport links or car share with others in your circuit as we try and do our bit in making this weekend as eco-friendly as possible.
Travel by Train
York Railway Station has good transport links from all over the country.
From the Train Station there are a number of buses that will take you to the University of York. The names of these buses change, but these are currently U1 and U2. Please head to the First Bus website for more information.
You will want to get off the bus at the University Library.
Park and Ride
Please head to the First Bus website for more information
There is ample parking across the University of York Campus. Parking is free in the evenings from 6pm and over the weekend.
For more information – check the University of York website Pay and display – About the University, University of York
Closes to Physics Exhibition centre
Campus South Car Park [6.1] (YO10 5NA) (what3words: ///loud.rests.exist)
Campus West Car Park [6.2] (YO10 5NA) (what3words: ///mint.pram.sorry)
Closest to Central Hall
Campus Central Car Park [2.4] (YO10 5DD) (what3words: ///fingernails.onions.unless)
Additional parking
Campus North Car Park [3.1] (what3words: ///jacket.wings.moth)
Here are a list of taxi services that are available in York. Please note that there is a very limited number of wheelchair accessible taxis in York in general.
Streamline – 01904 656565 – www.streamlinetaxisyork.co.uk
Do offer tail-lift minibuses for wheelchair accessible use.
Fleetways – 01904 365365 – www.fleetways.co.uk
Limited no of wheelchair accessible taxis available (ramped access from rear)
Station Taxis – available on Railway Station concourse – 01904 623332 – www.yorkstationtaxis.co.uk
VERY limited no of wheelchair accessible taxis
accessibility
Loop System
The loop system will be available in the following venues
- Central Hall
- Flourish Theatre
- Silk
- Cotton
- Wool Theatre
In all of these rooms, hosts will be using microphones.
There will be some workshops in smaller seminar rooms which won’t be mic’d and the capacity of these rooms will be between 25-35.
Quiet Room
A quiet room will be available in the Cotton Lecture theatre during:
- Friday evening
- Saturday Morning
- Saturday Evening
- Sunday Morning
Due to workshops on the Saturday afternoon this room will not be available between 2 and 4:30pm on the Saturday afternoon.
The chaplaincy team will float in and out of this room and we hope there will be some self-led prayer resources in here. If you want to do something with your hands, you could head to the resident artist and grab a embroidery hoop to weave and bring it with you into this room or grab one of the fiddle toys that will be around for people.
There will also be prayer stations in the foyer of central hall.
Mobility Aids
The University of York is completely accessible, and other than a lift to access Central Hall, the venue is completely flat and accessible, making it perfect for wheelchairs, walkers and pushchairs.
In every lecture theatre there are seats at ground level.
Central Hall
At Central Hall there is a stage level wheelchair access platform, and further wheelchair/flat access spaces at the top of central hall.
For those who struggle with steps or use walkers or wheelchairs when entering central hall please make yourself known at the front desk. A steward will then accompany you in the lift and help you find an appropriate seat.
Young Families
Whilst children under school age aren’t provided for within the Children Stream, we want to make sure that young families feel welcome at Flourish.
In Central Hall, there will be a dedicated and safe area for young kids to play and engage with the session. Soft toys, cushions and books will be provided but families are encouraged to bring their own toys as well.
Lunch opens at 12 o’clock which means that if young kids can’t wait until the end of sessions at 12:30 they can get in early. And dinner opens at 5pm
Kairos are also hosting a multi-sensory end of day prayer at 4:30pm. This means if families have to leave early they can share in prayer with others and round the day off nicely.
Blue Badge parking
There are disabled car parking spots in every carpark on the University of York campus, however you can check the link below which will take you directly to the University of York website which has further information.
Accessible travel and parking – Transport, maps and parking, University of York
We recommend parking in the Campus South car-parking if you have limited mobility as that car park is closest to the Physics Exhibition Centre.
Food and Drink
Tea and Coffee
There will be 2 café outlets open specifically for Flourish attendees, one in the market place and one in the Roger Kirk Centre.
They will be serving local coffee (it is currently York Emporium) with some sandwiches and cakes also available.
The Library Café is also open at weekends and is about a 5-1o minute walk away from Central Hall and the Physics Exhibition centre.
Meals
The University of York is a short bus ride or walk (30min) from York City Centre where there are ample restaurants (both independent and chain). There are also pubs and restaurants along Hull Road and in Heslington and Fulford.
However, to help ensure that every has time to eat and isn’t overwhelmed by the thought of travelling into the city, there will be at least 2 catering halls open for the following meals
- Saturday Lunch
- Saturday Dinner
- Sunday Lunch
They will serve a variety of food with 2 vegetarian and 1 meat option at each meal. The average cost of a meal here will be around £10.
They will cater for all dietary requirements as it is, but if there are any serious allergies or you would like reassurance that you will be catered for please email admin@yorkshirenemethodist.org
Hostels and Hotels
We know finding accommodation for Flourish can be stressful and a barrier for some people, so we have compiled a helpful list of suggested places to stay. There are lots of options in York that are within easy distance of the University Venue.
Click here for a map of those listed below – https://maps.app.goo.gl/ohgDngnTBwK5HmjSA
HOSTELS
YHA – based at 42 Water End, Clifton. Various types of dormitory accommodation.
Tel: 01904 653147 – www.yha.org.uk
Safestay – 01904 627720 – www.safestay.com
Both of these are off the bus route to the University, but a bus into the City Centre is a few minutes walk.
HOTELS
Barbican House – opposite Barbican Centre on Barbican Road. Bus stop to University is on Heslington Road, approx. five minutes walk away.
Website: Barbican House – A Warm and Welcoming Guest House in York
Number: 01904 627617
The Victoria – pub with rooms. On the corner of Barbican Road and Heslington Road.
Number: 01904 622295.
Website: Available on all hotel comparison websites.
Emerald Residence by Diamonds, 5 Main Street, Fulford (A19 south of the city, near campus)
Website: Emerald Residence by Diamonds – York
Number: 07717941122
The Saddle Inn – pub with rooms. 37 Main Street, Fulford
Website: THE SADDLE INN YORK | GREAT PRICES FOR ACCOMMODATION IN YORK
York Pavilion Hotel, 45 Main Street, Fulford.
Website: www.bestwestern.co.uk – search for York Pavilion
Number: 07897 031134
The Plough, Fulford Road, Boutique B&B, 48 Main Street, Fulford.
Website: www.theploughinn.guestreservations.com
Number: 01904 615131
Pinfold Cottage, Fulford Road, 145 Main Street, Fulford
Number: 07553 005529
Website: www.pinfoldcottage.com
Ashbourne House, 139 Fulford Road, York
Number: 01904 639912
Website: www.ashbournehouseyork.co.uk
Moorgarth Guest House, 158 Fulford Road
Number: 01904 636768
Website: www.moorgarthyork.co.uk
Friars Rest Guest House, 81 Fulford Road
Number: 01904 629823
Website: www.friarsrest.co.uk
The Lighthorseman – pub with rooms, 124 Fulford Road
Number: 01904 624818
Rose and Crown – pub with rooms, 13 Lawrence Street
Number: 0104 659393
Website: www.roseandcrownyork.com
CHAIN HOTELS
Hilton – City Centre
Travelodge – York Central, York Hull Road
Premier Inn – Blossom Street South, Blossom Street North, Layerthorpe
Holiday Inn – Piccadilly
Marriott – Tadcaster Road
Live Streaming
As was the case at Flourish in 2019 and 2023, we will NOT be live streaming any parts of the weekend unfortunately.
We get a small number of enquiries from churches about the Sunday Morning Service, but please bear in mind:
the schedule is unlikely to coincide with your local church worship. Our opening worship on the Sunday starts at 10:00am (with 4 session options) and the closing celebration afterwards at 11:30am.
The venue doesn’t have a fully integrated streaming kit and cameras installed, and so we would need to buy in (with additional budget and volunteers needed) a “make-shift” set-up that is unlikely to provide a good experience for those watching. There are also copyright, licensing, and other logistical complications.
Most importantly, however, we are keen to encourage everyone to attend on-site and experience this engaging and interactive weekend (as a whole or just for a day) in the primary way it has been designed, recognising it hasn’t been planned as a hybrid event. We are trying to make the event as accessible and easy to attend as possible – if there is a particular barrier for you, do get in touch and we will do our best to help.
As in previous years, we will be recording all the main sessions taking place (including some of the Sunday Worship options) and many of the smaller workshops to a lesser extent. These will be available after the weekend for those who were unable to make it, or want to watch back certain sessions.
And we are looking to offer some additional worship resources for that Sunday, which local churches can use for local arrangement services.