Step into Barley Hall, a stunning medieval house that was even once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York!
The building has been lovingly restored to its former glory, and you can marvel at the beautiful exposed wooden beams it even features the only horn window in the whole of England. The house has even been decorated to resemble the Snawsell Home, so close your eyes and imagine you’re living in 1483, it won’t be hard considering where you are!
Step into Barley Hall, a medieval house that was even once home to the Priors of Nostell and the Mayor of York!
The building has been lovingly restored to its former glory, and you can marvel at the beautiful exposed wooden beams it even features the only horn window in the whole of England. The house has even been decorated to resemble the Snawsell Home, so close your eyes and imagine you’re living in 1483, it won’t be hard considering where you are!
Why would a porcupine’s quill be found in medieval York? Which animal’s teeth were carved into a chess set? And what does a 15th century dog collar have to do with a window in York Minster?
These mysteries and many more will be explored in an exciting new exhibition for Summer 2024 at Barley Hall, the restored medieval townhouse hidden on one of York’s snickleways! Beasts at Barley Hall tells the stories of animals in medieval life, from domestic pets (and pests) and livestock to lions, bears and even dragons, using artefacts found in and around the city of York.
Hands-on activities for children, new accessible interpretation boards, audio stories and much more make Barley Hall a must-see if you are in York this summer!
Opening hours may vary, please check the attractions website for more details.
Barley Hall
2 Coffee Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8AR, England
Tel: 01904615505
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