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Barley Hall

Name: Barley Hall
Address: 2 Coffee Yard, York, YO18AR, GB
Telephone: 01904 615505
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

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Barley Hall is a stunning medieval house, once home to the Priors of Nostell and a Lord Mayor of York. Until the 1980s the building was hidden under the relatively modern facade of a derelict office block. Only when it was going to be destroyed was the amazing medieval structure discovered and its rich history uncovered. The building has now been lovingly restored to its original splendour with st

unning 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.

06/12/2023

Visit the Bard at Barley Hall and discover many incredible costumes from Shakespeare performances ✨

This exhibition will be available until Summer 2024!

04/12/2023

JORVIK Viking Festival has been nominated for a Little Vikings Award in the best Family Festival section! 😝

You can vote for us here ➡️ https://polly171217.survey.fm/the-little-vikings-awards-2024-finalists 🥰

03/12/2023

There’s nothing better than the Barley Hall Blend! ☕

Pop into the Coffee Shop next week for a festive drink 🔥

01/12/2023

Is this a dagger which I see before me? 🗡️

Discover the Bard at Barley Hall, a history of Shakespearean performances ✨

29/11/2023

Make yourself at home ✨

Discover history at Barley Hall 📜 Explore our exhibitions and experience life in Medieval York!

27/11/2023

The Nutcracker Trail ✨

York’s festive trail is in full swing once again! Discover the incredible Nutcrackers at Barley Hall and JORVIK Viking Centre 🎁❄️

You could win a £250 York Gift Card! For more information, visit https://www.theyorkbid.com/york-nutcracker-trail/ 🎄

The York BID

26/11/2023

We’re feeling very festive here at Barley Hall 🎄

Our Coffee Shop is the perfect place to keep warm this winter 🔥

24/11/2023

What’s your favourite Shakespeare performance? 💀

Discover The Bard exhibition at Barley Hall, perfect for any theatre lover 🥰

23/11/2023

Happy National Espresso Day ☕

Who could live without these amazing little cups?!

20/11/2023

We currently have some delicious spinach and chickpea rolls available 😍

AND they’re vegan! Thank you Bluebird Bakery 🥳

16/11/2023

Are you hosting Christmas dinner this year?🍴

15/11/2023

Even the medieval residents of York loved a drinking game! 🍻

We can’t think of any others related to Adam and Eve though 🤔🍷

13/11/2023

Our Coffee Shop is open tomorrow 10-4!

Whether you fancy a Latte or a Mocha, our drinks are perfectly made by our amazing baristas ☕

Pop in – we have cake too! 🍰

12/11/2023

We offer take out Coffee too!

Grab a latte and get shopping 😍

10/11/2023

Let your imagination run wild! We have a range of Shakespearean costumes and accessories available for you to try 🤠👗

Do you have any pictures from your last visit? Tag us in your best pose 🤩🤳

08/11/2023

It’s National Cappuccino Day‼️☕

Our coffee shop makes the BEST cappuccinos for you to enjoy! Call in today and give them a try 😃

07/11/2023

Hungry? The food in our pantry looks good enough to eat! 🧀🥧

(Please don’t – it’s not real) 🍽️

05/11/2023

There’s something for everyone here at Barley Hall! Let your kids embrace their inner Shakespeare with our fantastic shadow puppet theatre! 🎭

02/11/2023

That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast is loved by many! Even Yorick can’t resist 💀

Listen to the podcast now! Available on Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts 👉 https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/

01/11/2023

Experience life in Medieval York!

Barley Hall isn’t just any old museum… Come and see for yourself 🤩

31/10/2023

Happy Halloween from Barley Hall! 👻

Here’s a throwback to spooky season 2010 ◀️

30/10/2023

Is anyone else in the Halloween spirit? 👻 Here are our JORVIK pumpkins! 🎃

Tag us in your best pumpkin creations 📸 Are there any other Viking designs out there?

29/10/2023

Visit Barley Hall Coffee Shop next week!☕

We’re open 10am-4pm for all of your caffeine needs!

27/10/2023

Barley Hall will be open as normal from tomorrow (Saturday 28th October).

We’ve fixed the roof and we can’t wait to welcome you back into medieval York 😆

27/10/2023

25/10/2023

Halloween is less than a week away!

Barley Hall’s ghost is ready for some ghoulish fun 👻 Come and visit her today!

The York BID

24/10/2023

Our Viking Dragons episode of That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast is now available!

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts 👉 https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/

23/10/2023

⚠️ Due to ongoing challenges with the roof at Barley Hall we will, sadly, have to close so this can be investigated. We will keep you up to date and let you know when we have a date we can re-open.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

23/10/2023

Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas?🎄

Here’s a look back at the Bard at Barley Hall during Christmas 2022! We can’t wait to see York’s decorations this year 🎁🌟

22/10/2023

Inside our Dining Hall, you’ll find an incredible feast enjoyed by the wealthy medieval people of York🍗🍲

Centrally, a hearth can be found that was used to heat the room, keeping many people warm during the cold months🔥

Come along to Barley Hall and see for yourself!

20/10/2023

Gluten-Free Treats Available! 🥐🍰

We offer a range of food to meet many dietary requirements🥨

18/10/2023

The Bard at Barley Hall ✨💀

Experience the history of York through the dramas of Shakespeare 🎫

We’re open this week 10am-4pm!

16/10/2023

We’re over the moon to be back open!🌙

Come along and experience Barley Hall – York’s Hidden Gem✨

15/10/2023

We cater for your four-legged friends too! 🦮

Come along to Barley Hall Coffee Shop for a drink and treat (for both of you!) 🦴

13/10/2023

Barley Hall has reopened!

We plan to remain open this weekend (14th/15th October).

Due to continued maintenance work, we expect Barley Hall to be closed on Monday 16th October. We then plan to be open as normal from Tuesday 17th October.

We will share further details on Barley Hall’s social media channels soon.

13/10/23

12/10/2023

🥳Happy Friday🎉

In need of some caffeine? We’ve got just the thing!☕

11/10/2023

Feeling like someone’s watching you? 👀

We’re closed this week, but if you fancy a brew, keep an eye out for our resident ghost! 👻

Coffee Shop open 10AM-4PM☕

The York BID

09/10/2023

07/10/2023

Need a break? ☕

Our coffee shop is serving a fantastic range of drinks and snacks!
Pop along and grab something sweet! 🍰

05/10/2023

04/10/2023

Barley Hall is closed for essential maintenance work on the roof. We plan to re-open on 13 October 2023.

Barley Hall Coffee Shop is unaffected by the works, and features a host of interactive displays exploring the story of coffee houses in York.

More details on re-opening will be shared on Barley Hall’s social media channels soon.

04/10/23

Address

2 Coffee Yard
York
YO18AR

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

01904 615505

Website

www.barleyhall.co.uk

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Wake up with some Barley Hall caffeine 😴 Our takeaway coffee is the perfect option for a cold morning of Christmas shopping! ☕ #Coffee #Takeaway #Christmas #York #VisitYork #BarleyHall #CoffeeShop #Caffeine

York Fashion Week has started! Barley Hall is currently displaying costumes designed by the likes of Alexandra Byrne, John Bright and Susannah Buxton for Shakespeare adaptations. York Fashion Week

Ever wondered what goes into creating That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast? We put some questions to its creators and hosts, Lucas & Miranda to find out more https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/

If you had to pick your top 5 That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast episodes, what would they be? Well, we asked creators and hosts Miranda and Lucas exactly that https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/

Barley Hall Coffee Shop

Book now and experience The Bard at Barley Hall. Uncover the history of York through the drama of Shakespeare's work. Featuring costumes worn by famous actors from popular films. Including Michael Fassbender's Macbeth and Kate Winslet's Ophelia. Tickets ➡️ https://barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/bard-at-barley-hall/

Book now and uncover the history of York through the drama of Shakespeare's work with The Bard at Barley Hall. Featuring costumes worn by famous actors from popular films. Including Michael Fassbender's Macbeth and Kate Winslet's Ophelia. 📣 https://barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/bard-at-barley-hall/ #BarleyHall #BarleyHallBard #Shakespeare #York

Misericordia at Barley Hall, York

Elizabethan entertainment by Misericordia in Coffee Yard outside Barley Hall today - come and see before visit Bard at Barley Hall, or indeed, enjoy the music whilst sipping your beverage from Barley Hall Coffee Shop.

Ben Fry performs Hamlet

Can you perform Hamlet as well as York's Town Crier? Unleash your inner thespian and share your Shakespeare at the new Bard at Barley Hall exhibition, open today.

Escape the heatwave at Barley Hall

Welcome to Barley Hall, a Medieval Townhouse located in the heart of York, perfect for escaping the heat #heatwave #York

Have you ever played with a Cup & Ball before? One of the most satisfying traditional toys to play with and complete

Join us for an evening of festive mead tasting at Barley Hall! In December, Lancashire Mead Company will be hosting a tasting of several of their delicious meads in our lovely medieval building. Book here: http://ow.ly/t1wJ30s16Fi

Will you be using cloves or cinnamon in your gingerbread recipe this year? Sample a selection of historic gingerbreads and join food historian Sam Bilton for a glass or two of spiced ale at Barley Hall: https://barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/the-history-of-gingerbread-with-food-historian-sam-bilton/

Join us for an evening of mead and festive merriment at Barley Hall. ☃️❄️🎄 Learn about the cultural and historical significance of mead, a honey-based drink beloved in the Middle Ages and now the 21st century! You'll be able to sample several delicious meads. Book here: http://ow.ly/CGVj50GQIR0