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Merchant Adventurers' Hall

York, North Yorkshire

Discover a historic guild hall in York, featuring medieval architecture and a rich history.

Opening Thursday: 10am – 4pm

Price Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50, Child (16 or under) FREE with a full paying adult, English Heritage Members and Art Fund Members 50% off admission, York Pass free admission with a valid pass. Return Tickets: one visit gives 12 months' free Hall admission.

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Age fit School visits for Key Stage 2 classes; free half day school visit for all Key Stage 2 classes in York.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is one of the finest medieval guild halls in the world, established over 660 years ago and carefully looked after by the York Merchant Adventurers Company. This Grade I listed landmark remains a vibrant hub for learning, enterprise, and community life. Today, it continues to welcome visitors, bring members together, and host events in one of the UK's most remarkable settings.

When to go

Opening calendar

Thursday: 10am – 4pm

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult £7.50, Concession £6.50, Child (16 or under) FREE with a full paying adult, English Heritage Members and Art Fund Members 50% off admission, York Pass free admission with a valid pass. Return Tickets: one visit gives 12 months' free Hall admission.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

🧒 Ages 0–16Merchants' Coffee House caféToilets including one accessible toilet on the ground floorFree digital guide via Bloomberg Connects appPlatform liftLimited bicycle parking (uncovered) at the Hall accessed via the Fossgate entrance

Accessibility: The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is accessible to wheelchair users; accessible entrance via Fossgate with ramped access via automatic doors; individual fire alarms have a red flashing light; glass doors and barriers have contrast markings; The Undercroft and Ante Rooms do have slightly lower lighting; display information and menus in large print; The Hall is on two floors linked by a platform lift or a set of stairs; the platform lift can take one wheelchair user and one other person or two people; due to fire evacuation requirements, only one wheelchair user on the first floor at a time; all signage, displays and written guides use a clear font which is at least 16pt; one accessible toilet on the ground floor, gender neutral.
Parking: No parking at the Hall; three car parks close by: Coppergate Centre, QPark, Castle Car Park; blue badge holders can park up to three hours in two parking bays on Piccadilly close to the Hall; Park & Ride at Grimston Bar (Service 8) stop is directly outside the Hall on Piccadilly, park for free; limited bicycle parking (uncovered) at the Hall accessed via the Fossgate entrance; more bicycle parking available on Piccadilly and Fossgate.
Dogs: Assistance dogs welcome; other assistance or service animals other than dogs by prior contact.

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