Barley Hall

Barley Hall is a stunning medieval townhouse dating from around 1360, once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York. Until the 1980's the house was hidden under the relatively modern façade of a derelict office block. Only when the building was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval building discovered and its history uncovered.

The building has now been lovingly restored to its original splendour with stunning high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. It has been decorated to replicate what it would have looked like as the Snawsell home around 1483 and boasts a magnificent Great Hall. Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home and sit on the chairs and handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.

It has been named after the first chairman of the archaeological trust.

A 4 page PDF file showing the parts of the building, its history and more available by clicking here

The JORVIK Viking centre, DIG can also be combined with composite tickets. I think they are all run by the same people. 

Location:  Barley Hall, York Grid Reference: Ceremonial County: Yorkshire Map Link: local map Aerial photo: Getting there: Barley Hall is located in Coffee Yard, which runs between Grape Lane and Stonegate in the centre of York Access: Website:  www.barleyhall.org.uk  Other Useful Websites: Barley Hall at Tesco Email: barleyhall@yorkat.co.uk Address: Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York, Postcode: YO1 8AR Telephone: 01904 615505 Opening Times: 10am to 5pm most of the year, Nov to Feb 10am to 4pm, but as private hires occur is not always open so check their website for details. Charges: Accepts Tesco Deals vouchers There are several combinations of this and other local attractions, so see their website for one price options. Nearby Locations: JORVIK Viking centre , DIG , York Minster Other Location Pages: Notes: York Pass allows you to purchase a card to get free or discounted entry into 30 attractions in and around York. See also our page Tesco Clubcard Deals   CIN Page Ref: barley_hall Classification: House Date Updated: 07/2008

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