Opening Times

April - September
Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday - Saturday 9.00am - 3.30pm
Sunday 12.00 - 4.00pm

October - March
Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 3.30pm
Sunday Closed

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

The Hall has been in continuous use for the past 650 years. Every major historical period from then till now is shown in some way in the fabric of the building, its collections of artefacts and archives, and the work of its founding Company (or guild) which holds it in trust.

The Company and Hall show an example of a locally based organisation whose activities affected its surrounding community in historical and contemporary times, and adapted and evolved to suit our changing society.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

The Hall is a suitable context to explore local and wider national and international issues, with cross curriculum to the National Curriculum in History, Citizenship, Geography and Art and Design.

What are the activities?

Bold Travellers worksheet
Guild bannners guide
Adventurers' 650-downloadable play and worksheets
Guided Tours: Meet the Merchants, Hands on the Hall (tour and object handling) customised tour (depending on ages and curriculum)

What is the age range of the activities?

The worksheets are aimed at 7-11 years olds. The play and guided tours can be adapted for young and older students alike.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

We provide an information pack to any education providor who enquires or books with the Hall. All our educational resources can be downloaded from our website. We suggest that if students are using worksheets that they bring clip boards and pencil/pens.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

All teachers are free, however large the group may be. There is no minimum size, although for the guided tour a maximum of 30 students is suggested. These can be discussed with the Hall manager in advance of the visit.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We provide information to education providers on carrying out their own risk assessments.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

No, although one-to-one familiarisation visits with the Hall Manager can be organised in advance

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

We provide a space for school groups to have their lunch, plus in the summer months lunch can be had in the grounds of the Hall. We have a very small retail space in which students can buy postcards.

Is specific clothing required?

No

Do you have first aid on site?

There are trained first aiders on site.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No

Additional information.

We are fully accessible for wheelchair users from the Fossgate entrance and have a lift to both floors.