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Are you eligible for a discounted ticket, or have a giftcard to spend?

The following discounts are available to book in advance for Barley Hall.

NHS/ British Emergency Services/ British Armed Forces/ Blue Light Card

Enjoy 20% off admission. This discount is available for every member of your party (when purchased together).

Please note: This discount applies only to single-attraction tickets and does not apply to Pastport or event tickets.

York Card

Enjoy 20% off admission with a valid York Card. This discount is available for the cardholder only and must be redeemed in person by showing a current York Card on arrival.

Please note: This discount applies only to single-attraction tickets and does not apply to Pastport or event tickets.

Blue Peter Badge

Enjoy free entry with a valid Blue Peter Badge. This offer is available for the badge holder only and applies to visitors under 16 years old.

Please bring both your Blue Peter Badge and badge card to redeem this offer.

Carer

We are pleased to offer free entry for carers who are assisting someone during their visit. If you have a carer’s card or similar form of ID, please bring it with you – but do not worry if you do not have one; we understand that not everyone who requires assistance will have formal documentation.

Carer tickets can be found in the standard tickets section.

Returning Visitors

Most of our tickets are valid for 12 months, allowing you to visit multiple times within that period. When booking your return visit, please select the Gift Aid option if you added Gift Aid to your original purchase, or Non-Gift Aid if you did not.

Return visits are available for all members of your original party, but tickets are not transferable. Please bring your original ticket and photo ID with you.

York Pass

You can reserve a time online, but you must present a valid York Pass on arrival. Your pass will be redeemed at the door. You can get your York Pass here.

MAX Card

A MAX Card provides free entry for up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Please select the Free Adult and Free Child options when reserving your time, and remember to bring your MAX Card with you.

You can get your MAX Card Here

Tesco Clubcard Partner Codes

You can use Tesco Clubcard Partner Codes to pay for admission. Please exchange your points for a Clubcard Partner code via your Tesco account. You will receive an email with QR codes. When you arrive, have Clubcard Partner code (QR Code) ready for us to scan, and we will provide a paper ticket.

Please note: Clubcard Partner Codes can only be used for single attraction tickets, and are not valid for any discounted or joint tickets. They can, however, be used for families of 4 or 5.

20% Off with Select Hotel Partners

Enjoy 20% off admission when staying at one of our participating hotel partners. To claim your discount, select the ‘Hotel Discount‘ option during checkout.

Please bring proof of your stay and your booking confirmation when you visit.

Click here for a full list of our affiliate hotels

 

These are our most commonly used discount, and can be purchased online – if you have another voucher or discount that is not listed here, please ask for more information ([email protected] or 01904 615505) before purchasing tickets. 

We also offer discount for English Heritage members online and by phone .

English Heritage Members (Includes Cadw and Historic Scotland)

Enjoy 15% off admission when you show a valid English Heritage Membership card for each member of your party.

Please note:

  • Other schemes that offer free entry to English Heritage sites (e.g.Barclays Premier, CSSC) are not eligible for this offer.
  • This discount is not available on family or joint attraction tickets.
  • This discount does not apply to Pastport or event tickets.

You can book your English Heritage tickets here

We are not able to apply discounts after you have placed a booking, or after you have purchased tickets on the door.

Anyone who would like to claim a discount will be asked for proof of eligibility on arrival. If you cannot provide this, you will be charged for the standard ticket price.

Gift Cards

York BID Gift cards

We accept York BID Gift cards.

York Archaeology Attractions Gift Vouchers

Looking for a gift for a friend or family member? You can purchase a gift voucher on our website.

How to use gift vouchers:

Give the gift of history with a York Archaeology Attractions Gift Voucher.

  • Purchase and delivery: Select the amount you wish to purchase, enter the recipient’s name, and optionally add a personal message. The voucher will be delivered by email to address you provide at checkout – either yours or the recipient’s.
  • Validity: Voucher’s are valid 12 months from the date or purchase. Most attraction tickets are valid for 12 months from first use, while event tickets are valid for the specific event only.
  • Redeeming vouchers: The recipient can redeem their voucher by adding tickets to their basket and entering the voucher code at checkout. Vouchers must be redeemed online in advance and cannot be used to purchase tickets over the phone or at the door. Please note that vouchers are not eligible for Gift Aid.
  • Non-refundable: Vouchers and any tickets purchased with them are non-refundable.
  • Scope: These vouchers can be used for tickets to York Archaeology attractions and events only.