This Christmas season, immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of The Bar Convent; the UK’s oldest living convent and one of York’s most significant heritage houses.

As part of a global campaign, join us as we pay homage to the Archangel Michael, with a celebration of Angels and all that they symbolise to people of different ages and backgrounds; from faith, love and comfort to strength, protection and guardianship.

A new installation will take centre-stage against the befitting backdrop of our stunning C18th Chapel. This collaborative community work of art in partnership with York arts charity, New Visuality, not only responds to the Bar Convent’s story but is part of the ‘Angels of Hope’ international campaign originating in Viborg, Denmark, one of York’s fellow UNESCO Creative Cities of Media Arts.

Continue your experience with an ‘Angels of Hope’ trail throughout the house and enjoy a warming Christmas lunch in our café surrounded by beautiful twinkling traditional decorations.

This year you can also join us for two special ticketed evening events- a festive wreath making workshop and our annual carol concert with the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir.  You can even extend your visit with a stay in our newly renovated guest house- the perfect place to to enjoy all that York has to offer this Christmas.

Admission applies to the exhibition. Monday- Saturday, 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm)

Lead image by Ben Sehnal.