Snawsell Seasonal Tours at Barley Hall
Included in entry to Barley Hall
Step into the rhythms of medieval life at Barley Hall with our Snawsell Seasonal Tours.
Have you ever wondered how the changing seasons shaped life in Medieval York? What did Christmas look like then compared to now? And how did York’s people celebrate summer?
Join our expert guides as they bring the story of William Snawsell—a coin maker, former Mayor of York, and resident of Barley Hall—to life. Discover how he, his family, and their busy household navigated the celebrations, challenges, and daily routines of the medieval year.
History - The oldest parts of Barley Hall date from about 1360, when the Hall was built as the York townhouse of Nostell Priory, the monastery near Wakefield in West Yorkshire. A new wing was added in about 1430. Soon after, the Hall became the home of a leading York citizen, William Snawsell goldsmith, Alderman and Lord Mayor of York.
Address: Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, York YO1 8AR
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This October half term (2025), families are invited to Barley Hall for an evening of spine-tingling storytelling as part of York Ghost Week. Step into the shadows of history and gather in the Haunted Hall for an unforgettable night of spooky tales and haunted folklore.
