Museums & Galleries · York
Bar Convent Museum
📍 YO23 1PJ
Photo: dun_deagh (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore an exhibition on secrecy, spies and survival
- Visit the stunning 18th century Hidden Chapel
- See incredible artefacts and engaging interactives in the house
- Enjoy scones and cakes in the on-site café
- Stay overnight in the recently refurbished guest house rooms
Bar Convent Museum in York is the UK's oldest living convent, established in 1686 at a time when being Catholic was illegal. You can explore its rich history through an exhibition covering secrecy, spies and survival, and visit the stunning 18th century Hidden Chapel. There's also a café serving scones and cakes, and recently refurbished guest house rooms if you fancy staying over. It suits visitors interested in heritage, religious history and hidden stories of the past. Conveniently, it's close to York station, just 0.2 miles away, and with 171 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's well placed for a wider visit to York.
Practical details
- Booking
- Rooms can be booked online
- Best for
- Those interested in history, heritage and overnight stays
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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