University of York
The Quiet Place


The Quiet Place is set aside as an area of stillness and quiet, which can be used for the purpose of reflection, meditation, prayer, reading and contemplative walking.

There are four elements to the Quiet Place: the outer lawn area and alcove seat, an enclosed garden area, a lower room, which is available for individual use, and an upper room which can be booked by groups or individuals.

Anyone using the Quiet Place or the surrounding area is asked to do so in a manner that respects the purpose for which it is designated and to refrain from activities that will disturb the peace of others or the symbolic stillness of the immediate environment.

Enclosed Garden and Lower Room

Upper Room

Access Arrangements

Conditions of Use

Comments or Complaints


Quiet Place photograph copyright David Rose


Student Support Services/Steve Page/Feb/2006