Experience what life was like in this magnificent restored medieval townhouse with the help of our friendly Barley Hall servants.

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What We Offer Visiting Schools

A visit to Barley Hall allows students to become immersed in life in a wealthy merchant’s townhouse in the Middle Ages. Learn about the Snawsell family who lived here towards the end of the medieval period. You can discover how the remains of their home were uncovered and restored.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

All booked groups are welcome to take a tour of Barley Hall with a costumed guide. This 15th-century townhouse comes to life as you are led through the private and public spaces of a medieval Lord Mayor of York’s family home. As you explore the house you will learn about the building materials used in its construction, the functions of the different rooms and the divisions in society between the rich and the poor that are at play during the late medieval and early Tudor periods.

Subjects and Topics Covered

A school visit to Barley Hall is the perfect fit for supporting history topics on the Medieval and Tudor periods. Our cross-curricular workshops explore themes such as medicines, warfare and literacy during the Medieval and Tudor periods.

Itineraries, Resources, and Workshops

Extend your visit with our 45-minute workshop sessions. Each aims to spark your pupils’ interest in the past by exploring a variety of fun and interesting themes. Designed with Key Stage 2 in mind, but suitable for all key stages, our learning team are happy to discuss your specific learning aims.

Pricing Information

1 site / 2 sites / 3 sites

School Child: £4.50 / £7.85 / £10.15

Teacher: £4.75 / £8.80 / £10.45

*One teacher free with every 6 child places booked.

**Schools do not have to visit all three attractions on the same day.

Prices may be subject to change. Please contact our Reservations team to confirm prices at the time of booking.

The other sites include DIG and Barley Hall.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

York Archaeology has a strong commitment to making our learning programme inclusive and accessible for all. Unfortunately due to the structure of this historic building, wheelchair access at Barley Hall is extremely limited. The ground floor can only be accessed by people who are wheelchair users via ramps over thresholds. There are steep stairs and high thresholds throughout.

The accessibility guide on our website provides a comprehensive overview of accessibility at Barley Hall; there is also a Visual Story and Sensory Guide for Schools which you and your students can use to learn about what you might experience on your visit. Please let our Reservations team know of any additional access needs your group may have at time of booking, so we can support you on your visit. Contact us via email at schools@yorkat.co.uk or call 01904 615505.