Barley Hall

Explore the role of magic in the everyday lives of people living in the Middle Ages at our brand new exhibition, 'Magic & Mystery' http://ow.ly/aCXJ30mcV4o

Come to Barley Hall and meet best selling author Terry Deary as he hosts a signing to celebrate his latest release, Wiggott's Wonderful Waxworld. http://ow.ly/O5iC30mcV4h

Thomas de Dereford, Prior of Nostell from 1337 to 1372, is responsible for creating the building that today is known as Barley Hall. He arranged for the building of a hostel in York in 1360 for the Priors of Nostell who were prebendary canons and senior clerics at York Minster and as such were expected to attend ceremonies, services and business meetings in the city. As they were required to be present at the Minster so often it made sense for Prior Dereford to build a residence in York. http://ow.ly/aYBp30m8GrS

Halloween is just around the corner! Find out about what's going on at Barley Hall this spooky season: http://ow.ly/9u4B30m8GrP

Celebrate like a medieval nobleman at Barley Hall this festive season with our exciting range of hospitality packages http://ow.ly/q3dF30m8GrN

Step into a world of medieval mystery at 'Magic & Mystery'... http://ow.ly/btoI30m8GrL

Barley Hall is proud to be supporting National Autism Hour at 4pm on Friday 12th October. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/nEs130mbHO5

Discover some incredible historical replicas in our JORVIK eShop, now including brand new 'Magic & Mystery' items! http://ow.ly/Cw3Z30m8GrI

Celebrate the start of the festive season with an evening of gin tasting at York's hidden medieval gem, Barley Hall http://ow.ly/AXDn30m8GrH

Not discovered the world of Magic and Mystery at Barley Hall yet? Step into a world of #Mystery http://ow.ly/2ery30m0Yc3

In 1540 Barley Hall was confiscated by the crown along with all monastic property. Discover more about the history of this medieval gem: http://ow.ly/CQOK30m0Yc2

Amazingly, medieval townhouse Barley Hall was hidden behind a modern office building until 1984! Discover it for yourself today http://ow.ly/BhKe30m0Yc1

What secrets will you uncover at Magic & Mystery? http://ow.ly/eYkO30lUS4J

Don't miss your chance to discover the hidden history of the use of charms, potions and magic during Christmas celebrations in medieval York at our beautifully decorated townhouse, Barley Hall, during the festive season.

Fancy sampling the wine of the gods? Join us for a special mead tasting event at Barley Hall tonight http://ow.ly/g9WB30lUS4B

Our special evening of mead tasting at Barley Hall takes places tomorrow, and includes a selection of fine varieties from the Lancashire Mead Company http://ow.ly/RMwh30lUS4A

Investigations into Barley Hall's interior helped piece together the medieval layout of the building. It was clear that the building had been altered over time with floor levels changing and timbers moved around the building depending on the needs of the different occupants.

Now that we are officially into Autumn, it's time to get planning your perfect Christmas party... Barley Hall offer a range of packages to suit your needs http://ow.ly/iRbM30lOYlH

Using both archaeological and documentary evidence from the period, Magic and Mystery showcases a thought-provoking and often misinterpreted feature of medieval culture. http://ow.ly/B5Ix30lOYlF

fantastic place - really well thought out information and special exhibits do this incredible historic site justice. excellent.

Wonderful and not too crowded. Well worth the time if you're interested in medieval history.

What a fantastic hidden gem this place is! We had the privilege to visit the hall during the opening weekend of the Magic and Mystery exhibition and had a great time there. Our children ages 5 and 2 were well entertained, the staff was very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed making magic wands and potions and watching the alchemist at work. Could have easily spent more than a couple of hours there if we wouldn’t have been in a hurry to get to our next appointment. Thank you everyone at Barley Hall!

I loved the barley hall experience because it was small and compact, clean and full of detail and staff was on hand if you needed to know anything and being down the alley added to the experience.

Had a lovely experiences today. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Best of all, it is a touch and feel museum. It was myself and my two boys, aged7 and 3. My 7 year old is very into history. The 3 year old.... Well, he's 3!! But thankfully I didn't need to worry he'd break anyrhing. Would definitely recommend. Small, but lots to see. A real eye opener.

A lovely time looking into our history plus the dressing up and the games you can play.

A hidden gem, lovely restored medieval town house which offers hands on experience. We went to the magic, religion and science exhibition which really got us thinking. My son commented that during medieval times people could be accused of witchcraft when in-fact they were doctors or medical scientists. I'd never really thought of it that way before.

really interesting and well worth a visit.

fantastic place - really well thought out information and special exhibits do this incredible historic site justice. excellent.

Wonderful and not too crowded. Well worth the time if you're interested in medieval history.

What a fantastic hidden gem this place is! We had the privilege to visit the hall during the opening weekend of the Magic and Mystery exhibition and had a great time there. Our children ages 5 and 2 were well entertained, the staff was very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed making magic wands and potions and watching the alchemist at work. Could have easily spent more than a couple of hours there if we wouldn’t have been in a hurry to get to our next appointment. Thank you everyone at Barley Hall!

I loved the barley hall experience because it was small and compact, clean and full of detail and staff was on hand if you needed to know anything and being down the alley added to the experience.

Had a lovely experiences today. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Best of all, it is a touch and feel museum. It was myself and my two boys, aged7 and 3. My 7 year old is very into history. The 3 year old.... Well, he's 3!! But thankfully I didn't need to worry he'd break anyrhing. Would definitely recommend. Small, but lots to see. A real eye opener.

A lovely time looking into our history plus the dressing up and the games you can play.

A hidden gem, lovely restored medieval town house which offers hands on experience. We went to the magic, religion and science exhibition which really got us thinking. My son commented that during medieval times people could be accused of witchcraft when in-fact they were doctors or medical scientists. I'd never really thought of it that way before.

really interesting and well worth a visit.

fantastic place - really well thought out information and special exhibits do this incredible historic site justice. excellent.

Wonderful and not too crowded. Well worth the time if you're interested in medieval history.

What a fantastic hidden gem this place is! We had the privilege to visit the hall during the opening weekend of the Magic and Mystery exhibition and had a great time there. Our children ages 5 and 2 were well entertained, the staff was very accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed making magic wands and potions and watching the alchemist at work. Could have easily spent more than a couple of hours there if we wouldn’t have been in a hurry to get to our next appointment. Thank you everyone at Barley Hall!

I loved the barley hall experience because it was small and compact, clean and full of detail and staff was on hand if you needed to know anything and being down the alley added to the experience.

Had a lovely experiences today. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Best of all, it is a touch and feel museum. It was myself and my two boys, aged7 and 3. My 7 year old is very into history. The 3 year old.... Well, he's 3!! But thankfully I didn't need to worry he'd break anyrhing. Would definitely recommend. Small, but lots to see. A real eye opener.

A lovely time looking into our history plus the dressing up and the games you can play.

A hidden gem, lovely restored medieval town house which offers hands on experience. We went to the magic, religion and science exhibition which really got us thinking. My son commented that during medieval times people could be accused of witchcraft when in-fact they were doctors or medical scientists. I'd never really thought of it that way before.

really interesting and well worth a visit.