Merchant Adventurers' Hall

York, United Kingdom

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall in York is a medieval guildhall, the largest of its type remaining in England. It is a timber framed building on two floors, still used by the Merchant Adventurers' guild.

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Founded: Medieval
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

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William W (2 years ago)
I was lucky enough to attend a wedding here. What a wonderful venue, dining and dancing in an original medieval guild hall! The timber framed building is stunning inside and outside. It was great to enjoy the garden in the warm sunny day and retreat into the lovely hall for more gluttony.
Louise (2 years ago)
A wonderful hidden gem where we enjoyed cream tea including the best home baked scones in the world! Lovely, friendly staff too. Thank you so much. We’ll be back!
Matt Dungey (2 years ago)
Really nice location and setting. I had cake and coffee here with a friend, he had a cream tea. My flapjack was huge and delicious. I'll definitely be here miss often. It's also great to suit outside and there is space for kids to run around.
David Knapp (2 years ago)
Amazing hidden gem. 600 plus year old commercial hall giving interesting insights about medieval guild associations and unbroken chain between past present. BeUtifully maintained halls antenna chambers. Good tea room gardens and souvenir shop
Helen Smith (2 years ago)
Fantastic place. Fascinating merchant history. Try and guess who the emblematic standards of the various trades belongs to. Nice quiet cafe that you can visit without having to pay the entrance fee.
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