Why would a porcupine’s quill be found in medieval York? Which animal’s teeth were carved into a chess set? And what does a 15th century dog collar have to do with a window in York Minster?

Beasts at Barley Hall

Barley Hall

Following in the fine festive tradition of telling ghostly stories by the fireside, join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting dark delights set during Christmastide. Our night of seasonal spirits features terrors from some of the finest authors of their age… W. W. Jacobs, Algernon Blackwood and A. M. Burrage. Bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas...

Christmas Ghost Stories

From Monday, 17th February to Sunday, 23rd February 2025 we’re excited to once again unleash JORVIK Viking Festival onto the streets of YORK!

Barley Hall

29 - 30 Nov, 2024

Christmas Ghost Stories

Feb 18, 2025

JORVIK Viking Festival 2025

Jul 1, 2024

Beasts at Barley Hall

Barley Hall