Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hall Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world.

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. Redoubtable tales, fascinating architecture and intriguing, rare artifacts

Hear about The Mystery of Mercers and how John Colwyk earned 6 sh

illings for building the stunning oak roof…

… in a garden setting on the Foss, key tributary to the River Ouse: the life blood of the city’s trading past welcoming ships from around the globe.

For those not in the UK...It is HOT. 🔥However the Undercroft due to its very thick stone and brick walls is COOL. 😎Big ...
27/05/2026

For those not in the UK...

It is HOT. 🔥

However the Undercroft due to its very thick stone and brick walls is COOL. 😎

Big round of applause to John Colwyck and his team in 1357 for building a Hall perfect for a hot May half term in 2026. 👏

You have seen many MANY photos of the Great Hall roof.However we haven’t shown the roof from these angles very often. R...
15/05/2026

You have seen many MANY photos of the Great Hall roof.

However we haven’t shown the roof from these angles very often.

Rather lovely inside and out!

We do love an allium.The medieval guild hall in the background isn’t bad either. 💜
13/05/2026

We do love an allium.

The medieval guild hall in the background isn’t bad either.

💜

If Ladybird books did medieval guild halls…We don’t know much about this mid century view of the Hall - it’s not even pa...
11/05/2026

If Ladybird books did medieval guild halls…

We don’t know much about this mid century view of the Hall - it’s not even part of our collection, we just have this digital copy.

We love its charm though!

Happy 100th Birthday to the national, nay global icon that is Sir David Attenborough! 🥳We are celebrating our own little...
08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to the national, nay global icon that is Sir David Attenborough! 🥳

We are celebrating our own little patch of the natural world with a new stained glass window coming in the summer. It will also include York's own Tansy beetle.

We hope Sir David would approve! 💚

06/05/2026

Built in 1357, still looking awesome 669 years later. ❤️

Why hello there May. 👋
01/05/2026

Why hello there May. 👋

Address

Fossgate
York
YO19XD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441904654818

Website

https://www.merchantshallyork.org/beer-festival/

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