About York

Home to 561,000 residents, York is known as one of England's famous cathedral cities. Surrounded by the ancient Roman walls, York has both urban and rural areas, portraying a beautiful mix of city and country.

York has a vibrant yearly calendar of festivals, music shows, events and more. One such quirky event is the Dark Skies Festival, a family-friendly stargazing event that aims for people to appreciate the uniqueness of the stars on a dark winter night. Another winter event is the Sora Winter Installation, a showcase of winter wonderland at the seventh story of the Sora Roof Bar and Terrace.

Throughout the year, York has many events for targeted audiences, so planning your pop-up event here fits right into the York calendar. Let’s look at some options to consider when setting up a pop-up space.

Pop-up Space Options in York

Planning a pop-up event can be exciting and unnerving at the same time. You get to showcase your products to random people, hoping that they take interest in what you have to offer. However, planning a pop-up event or shop involves paying attention to what you may need such as venue, furniture and AV, to name a few.

• Furniture Rental
  After renting your pop-up space, you will want to furnish it. Whether you are planning an art exhibit, fashion show, meeting or retail space, adding furniture where needed invites guests to stay longer. There are vendors within York who offer many furniture types, from couches and loungers to standard chairs and tables. If you need some pieces for your pop-up space, York has got you covered!

• Mannequins
  If you plan on a clothing product launch, jewellery launch or an immobile fashion show, you may need some mannequins to showcase your pieces! And lucky you, right here in the heart of York, there is a mannequin rental spot just for this purpose.

• AV Rental
  If you’ve got a large pop-up space in mind and need to say some words at the beginning or end of your event, hiring some AV technology would be beneficial. It's important to get your message across clearly to as many people as possible, and that's where a reputable AV rental company comes in.

• Equipment Rental
  Depending on the purpose of your pop-up, you may need some equipment. If you need photo or video documentation of your pop-up event, you may want to hire some camera equipment. Finding a good camera shop in York can get you started.

Pop-up Space Companies in York

• ACME Visual
  ACME Visual has been open for over ten years and prides its business on high-quality audiovisual hire. ACME has worked with many well-known companies and channels such as the Royal Television Society and The British Voice Association. Carrying projectors, screens, PA systems and lighting in their stock, ACME has many different options to choose from. ACME is with you every step of the way, as they also take care of delivery and installation!

• Yorkshire Displays LTD
  Yorkshire Displays LTD has over 25 years of experience in shop equipment and retail displays. Established in 2005, Yorkshire Displays LTD is the leading supplier of mannequins, display systems, wall displays and more in the West Yorkshire area.

• Hire A Camera
  Hire A Camera is part of the Simplysnap Group, one of the leaders within the photo and video equipment business. With award-winning customer service, Hire A Camera has many items to offer, such as cameras, lenses, accessories, lighting and more. Delivery and collection are available, and there is a 28-day hire period maximum.

Pros and Cons of Pop-up Spaces in York

Pros

• Experience
  The experience of York is very unique. York has the twofold characteristic of a city and country in one, and not many cities in England can offer such a classic mix of both. The experience here is one for the books. So if you want to hold your pop-up event in a city where you can experience both afterwards, York is the place to go!
  
  
• Eventful calendar
  York has a full calendar of yearly events loved by its residents and tourists. Adding your pop-up space to this calendar fits in perfectly, and you'll surely be able to invite many interested people to visit your pop-up!

• Cost-effective
  In comparison to other larger cities in England, York is very cost-effective. Here, it is way cheaper to host a pop-up space than in a more popular city like Manchester or London.

• Transport
  York has a very effective bus transportation system with buses running every hour or so. The York bus system is very reliable if you’re running a bit late and are not driving yourself.

Cons

• Cold
  If you are in York within the colder part of the year, buckle up! In the summer, York does not see temperatures above 20 degrees celsius, and in the fall and winter, the cold sees temperatures around 7 degrees celsius. Although the temperatures are above freezing, the wet cold has a big bite. In case you're placing your pop-up outdoors, make sure to dress according to the weather.

The Best Pop-up Spaces in York

• Oak Room at the Principal York
  Holding a capacity of 160 guests maximum, this impressive oak room was initially built in 1896 with oak-panelled walls and chandeliers that it still has today. This space is very multifunctional and can be used as a pop-up venue. This 1732 sq ft room is climate-controlled and has plenty of natural daylight, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and an in-house AV technician to help you with your tech needs.

• Refectory Kitchen & Terrace
  This space has a great location as it is beside York Station. It is 3000 sq ft and can hold a rather large group of 300 guests. The terrace can be used for pop-up events, and catering is not too far behind, as the terrace has a kitchen that only sources local ingredients.

• Chapter House York
  This relaxed lounge car has a cosy and intimate atmosphere and holds up to 150 guests. Opposite York Station, this bar space is perfect for pop-up events serving beer, wine, cocktails and local food.