Discover 700 years of history in York's Hidden Ancient Hall
(This image was taken on the 29 October 1983 showing Sir Peter Shepherd laying the foundation stone for the Bedern Hall annexe, watched by, from left Mr Keith Groom chairman of the Bedern hall company, Mr Bill Bonney, master of the Guild of Builders, Mr Leslie Buckle, Deputy Master of the York Guild of Freemen and Mr Robert Stabler, Deputy Master of the Company of Cordwainers. Photo courtesy of the York Press).
The Bedern Hall Foundation has been launched to secure Bedern Hall’s future with a new vision for the Hall that encompasses; education, preservation and accessibility. The Bedern Hall Foundation aims to raise £50,000 annually to enable this vision to be realised and to secure its future for the next generations.
If you would like to make a general donation to help keep the Hall’s history alive you can do by clicking the button below.
We offer a unique membership service providing a range of benefits to supporters, which also helps to maintain and improve the venue’s historical fabric as one of York’s treasured attractions.
There are three levels of Bedern Hall Foundation membership:
Designed for small and medium sized organisations and businesses. Includes all of the benefits in the personal membership, plus:
For larger organisations and businesses that understand the need to support the historic buildings of the City and the traditions that are bound up with them. Corporate Members can take advantage of all of the benefits listed under Personal and Enterprise Membership plus:
In addition to the three membership options listed here, you may prefer to support the Bedern Hall Foundation with corporate sponsorship tailored to your own needs. Trust Funds and other charitable bodies may prefer this option. Please feel free to make contact to discuss your budget and mutual benefits and arrangements.
For further information download our leaflet here: Bedern Hall Foundation leaflet (PDF).
