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Plan Your Visit
To get the most out of your visit, you’ll find all of the information you need here. You can pre-book at any time by clicking on the BOOK icon at the top of the page.
Please note: To help ensure the safety of all visitors, additional security measures are currently in place. Bags may be searched upon entry, and the maximum permitted bag size is 38cm × 30cm. We cannot allow aerosols into the attraction under any circumstances and ask that they are removed from bags prior to entry. Visitors who do not comply with security procedures may be refused admission.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Opening Hours
Our planned opening hours for 2026 to 2027 are as follows (the time shown is last admission, closing time is 30 minutes later):
28th March 2026 – 25th October 2026: 10am – 4:30pm
26th October 2026 – 19th March 2027: 10am – 3:30pm
Except for
24th December 2026 – 26th December 2026: Closed for Christmas
If you are booked into the last time slot, please arrive on time.
Opening times valid as of 27/03/26.
Prices
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| Barley Hall | Pastport*** | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.50 | £25.00 |
| *Child (5-16 years old) | £5.50 | £19.00 |
| Student | £7.75 | £21.50 |
| **Family 4 | £25.75 | £72.00 |
| **Family 5 | £31.00 | £84.00 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
| Carer | Free | Free |
An admission ticket to Barley Hall allows the holder to unlimited FREE entry for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Our Pastport includes entry into the JORVIK Viking Centre, Barley Hall and DIG.
*Please be aware that children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by an adult.
**Maximum of 2 adults per family ticket.
***Please be aware that if you would like to pay with Tesco Clubcard Partner codes please exchange your points for a Clubcard Partner code via your Tesco account. You will receive an email with QR codes. When you arrive, please have your Clubcard Partner code (QR code) ready for us to scan. We will then give you a paper ticket. Please note that Clubcard Partner codes can only be used for single attraction tickets, and are not valid for any discounted or joint tickets. However, you can use them for a family of 4 and a family of 5. Please visit the Tesco Clubcard FAQs page for more.
Please note: Our tickets are non-refundable. However, If you are not able to visit the attraction for your pre-booked slot we can re-book your visit for a more convenient time.
Prices valid as of 01/01/26.
Student rates apply to any student with a valid ID card.
Pre-Booking
Pre-booking your visit to Barley Hall is advisable.
Pre-booking and refund policy
If you are not able to visit the attraction for your pre-booked slot we can re-book your visit for a more convenient time. We are not able to offer refunds.
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can help us further by turning your donation into a Gift Aid donation at no extra cost to you, which allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you spend from the Government.
Your payment will be treated as an admission donation that entitles you and your family group to 12 months free admission from the date of payment.
Please note this only applies to individual and family tickets, not larger groups.
Discounts
Find out more here about the discounts we offer and how to redeem a discount when you visit. You must bring proof of eligibility with you, or you will be charged full price on the day.
Bags and Suitcases
For larger bags, we recommend using Bounce to find your nearest luggage storage location. Alternatively, you can use Left Luggage service at York Station, which provides secure storage for York Railway Station.