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Merchant Adventurers' Hall

















About Us
Fascinating tales, awe-inspiring architecture and intriguing, rare artefacts…explore this stunning timber framed building - the inspirational home to The Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York. Discover the Hall and delve into York’s entrepreneurial past, present and future following stories of the “mystery of mercers” - business pioneers who made it happen: from the medieval wool trade, via the railways, chocolate and two universities to the 21st century Science City.
Also enjoy a locally roasted coffee, freshly baked sumptuous cakes & snacks or a light lunch in our Merchants’ Coffee House.
Admission charges apply, no advance booking is required:
Adult: £7.50
Concession (Student or Senior over 65): £6.50
Child (16 or under): FREE with a full paying adult
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- We only take card or contactless payments
- On-site cafe
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Facilities for educational visits
- Groups welcome
- Language Guides
- Dogs not accepted (except Guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Lift
- Vaping not allowed
- Large groups accepted (up to 40)
Accessible Services
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible Toilets
- Clear Signage Throughout Venue
- Lift Access
- Audible Alarm System
- Visual Alarm System
Location
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