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was the night before Christmas‌ This winter come along to atmospheric Barley Hall
for a unique festive experience exploring the history and traditions of Christmas; tucked away in a courtyard off Stonegate right in the centre of the City, this hidden gem medieval townhouse steeped in history will be decorated for the season and offering a cosy tavern serving steaming mugs of mulled wine along with real ales and juices by candlelight. With a seasonal reimagining of the Hamlet to Hollywood exhibition featuring pantomime costumes from the fabulous Berwick Kaler and the opportunity for children to meet Father Christmas and get a lovely gift to put under the tree, Barley Hall has something to offer everyone this December.
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29th November to 2nd December St Nicholas Fair
10.00 – 17.00 | Barley Hall £2 adult, £1 conc., £5 family of four Medieval traders gather to sell their wares. Includes living history and unique gifts, plus enjoy traditional wine and ale at the bar! Upgrade your ticket to include access to the rest of the Hall and the From Hamlet to Hollywood exhibition £3 adult, £2 Conc
1st December Father Christmas at Barley Hall
11.00 – 16.00 | Barley Hall £5 per child. Includes gift and child’s access to the rest of the Hall. As part of our festive transformation of Barley Hall a very special visitor will be in residence at weekends through December, starting today! Seated in our splendid Great Chamber, decorated for the season, children will meet a traditional Father Christmas and receive a lovely gift to put under their tree. No booking required.
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th December Dickensian Christmas
19.30 | Barley Hall £10 adult, £8 Conc. Includes a mulled wine and a mince pie Gather in the gloriously atmospheric setting of the Great Hall for a mixture of traditional carols, seasonal stories and entertainment presented against a backdrop of traditional decoration and soft candlelight; this intimate evening is just the thing to get you in the festive spirit! Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505. EVENT EXTRA: arrive at 7pm for your chance to view our Christmas reimagining of the fabulous From Hamlet to Hollywood costume exhibition prior to the Dickensian Christmas.
Saturday 8th December Children’s Christmas at Mansion House
14.00 | York Mansion House £12 per child with one accompanying adult Join us on this wintry afternoon for traditional festive fun, with parlour games, stories, a Christmas tea party and a chance to meet Father Christmas, who has a present for each child to put under their tree. Also includes a cup of tea and a mince pie for parents. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505
Sunday 9th December Father Christmas at Barley Hall
11.00 – 16.00 | Barley Hall £5 per child. Includes gift and child’s access to the rest of the Hall. See listing on 1st December
Thursday 13th December Medieval Christmas
19.30 | Barley Hall £8, £6 Conc. Includes a mulled wine and a mince pie Join medieval entertainment duo Trouvere as they present music for Christmas from medieval times, mixed in with seasonal tales and traditions from the era in our impressive medieval town house dressed for December festivities! Pre-booking essential 01904 615505 EVENT EXTRA: arrive at 7pm for your chance to view our Christmas reimagining of the fabulous From Hamlet to Hollywood costume exhibition prior to the evening event.
Saturday 15th December Father Christmas at Barley Hall
11.00 – 16.00 | Barley Hall £5 per child. Includes gift and child’s access to the rest of the Hall. See listing on 1st December
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th December The Festival of Angels
10.30 – 16.00 | Barley Hall Normal admission prices apply A true Christmas festival, transforming York’s most unique streets into a winter wonderland of ice-sculptures, stalls, al fresco dining, street entertainment and guaranteed ‘snow’ showers. Start your trail outside Barley Hall with a hearty drink from our tavern.
Saturday 22nd December Father Christmas at Barley Hall
11.00 – 16.00 | Barley Hall £5 per child. Includes gift and child’s access to the rest of the Hall. See listing on 1st December
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EVENTS FROM THE JORVIK GROUP
JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG, Barley Hall and Mickelgate Bar Museum make up The JORVIK Group and are owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England & Wales (No.509060) and Scotland (No. SCO42846)
us for the most Join wonderful time
of the year www.thejorvikgroup.com