This page is full of information about tickets, hotels, accommodation so have a read and find your answers for Flourish 2026
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.
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:
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!
Alongside these tickets the following are also available
Under 18 ticket = £10*
*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.
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 o.
Our team of volunteers will be supporting the following:
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!
As a District aiming to be net zero by 2024, 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]
Campus West Car Park [6.2]
Closest to Central Hall
Campus Central Car Park [2.4]
Additional parking
Campus North Car Park [3.1]
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
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