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SUMMARY:General Admission 2026
DESCRIPTION:Let Fairfax House transport you to the glory days of city-living in eighteenth century York. \nOnce the elegant townhouse of Ann Fairfax and her father\, Fairfax House boasts richly decorated interiors and exceptional stucco ceilings\, standing today as a masterpiece of Georgian design and architecture. Our rooms invite you to step directly into the past and experience the collections at close quarters\, as its original inhabitants would have done. \nSet in the heart of York | Children aged 16 and under enter free with a paying adult. \nYour ticket is valid for one year of entry!
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/general-admission-2026/
LOCATION:Fairfax House\, Castlegate\, York\, YO1 9RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:April 2026,August 2026,February 2026,January 2026,July 2026,June 2026,March 2026,May 2026,September 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Mouse Mischief
DESCRIPTION:Step inside Fairfax House this summer and discover a secret world hidden in plain sight. While the Fairfaxes are in residence\, a group of mischievous mice have moved in\, and are dancing\, feasting\, and making merry around the house.\nBut these tiny revellers must stay out of sight so they’ve tucked themselves away in the most unexpected corners. As you explore the house\, search high and low to spot them enjoying their favourite Georgian summer traditions\, from maypole dancing to sunny picnics.\nThis family-friendly trail around Fairfax House needs sharp eyes and lots of curiosity! It’s taking place all summer long\, including half term and the summer holidays. How many mischievous mice can you find? \nOn during all school holidays. \nPrice included in your entry ticket.\nUnder 16s go free
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/midsummer-mouse-mischief/
LOCATION:Fairfax House\, Castlegate\, York\, YO1 9RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:August 2026,July 2026,June 2026,May 2026,September 2026
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SUMMARY:Curator Tour: Fashion in Focus
DESCRIPTION:Led by our curator\, Dr Sarah Burnage\, this special tour of Fairfax House takes a closer look at the museum’s stunning collection. Discover objects\, furnishings\, and artworks\, and the decisions that shape how they are interpreted and displayed today. This tour offers more time for close looking\, discussion\, and insight into both Georgian life and the ongoing work of caring for a historic house museum. \nDr Burnage will also explore our beautiful collection of Georgian fashion. A chance to see court dresses\, costumes\, and suits – items very rarely on display at Fairfax House. \nThursday 6th August\, 11am
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/curator-tour-fashion-in-focus/
LOCATION:Fairfax House\, Castlegate\, York\, YO1 9RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:August 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T180000
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SUMMARY:Friends Event: Georgian Dance in York and the York Social Season
DESCRIPTION:Fairfax House \nFriday 7 August 2.30 pm\nTalk: Includes tea\, coffee & refreshments | £20 \nTimed to coincide with the Georgian Festival\, the Friends of Fairfax House are invited to join a talk by Lottie Adcock of Dance the Past. York is fortunate to enjoy the Assembly Rooms and to have built a world first grandstand at York Racecourse. You will have also seen the House is now displaying an autographed letter by Charles Gregory Fairfax\, 9th Viscount of Emley\, dated 21st November 1763\, written from York. Lottie is dedicated to researching and sharing the history of dancing\, etiquette and society in order to preserve this important piece of social history for future generations. She will tell us about the importance of the Season at that time and York’s place in that\, as well as how dance was an integral part of society. \nThis event is part of the Friends of Fairfax House’s Event Programme. \nYou may be asked to provide proof of membership if you book a member’s ticket. You can buy membership here.
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/georgian-dance-in-york-and-the-york-social-season/
LOCATION:Fairfax House\, Castlegate\, York\, YO1 9RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:August 2026
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Past
DESCRIPTION:As part of York’s Georgian Festival see Fairfax House as never before.\nFor this special weekend\, we invite you to visit Fairfax House as the honoured guest of the Hon. Ann Fairfax. Step into her private world and experience her townhouse as she once knew it. Candlelit rooms\, dressed for the season\, are brought back to life with evocative sounds and scents of the past. \nTickets: £9.50\, £8.50 concession\nBuy tickets on our General Admission booking page.\nKIDS GO FREE
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/awakening-the-past-2/
LOCATION:Fairfax House\, Castlegate\, York\, YO1 9RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:August 2026
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SUMMARY:Friends Event: Three Churches
DESCRIPTION:Guided by expert Richard Carr-Archer\, York architect specialising in churches\, we will visit St Helen’s Church Escrick (built 1856–57)\, St Helen’s Church Skipwith (c.960-c.1300) and St Helen’s Church Wheldrake (mostly rebuilt 1778–79). Three very different buildings but each with fascinating stories. \nStart at St Helen’s Church\, Escrick\, YO19 6EX\nWed 16 Sept\, 2pm\nTour: Includes refreshments | £25 \nThis event is part of the Friends of Fairfax House’s Event Programme.\nMembers’ tickets launch: 23 February 2026\, 10am\nGeneral public ticket launch: 23 March\, 10am\nYou will be asked to provide proof of membership if you book a member’s ticket. You can buy membership here.
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/friend-event-three-churches/
LOCATION:St Helen’s Church\, St Helen's Church\, Escrick\, YO19 6EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:September 2026
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260930T153000
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SUMMARY:Friends Event: Stamford Bridge Tapestry
DESCRIPTION:A private view of the tapestries completed in 2021 for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Sept 1066. We will be given an introduction to the history of the tapestries and how they were created\, after which we can examine the embroidered panels. Refreshments follow this opportunity to see one of the hidden gems of East Yorkshire. \nOld Station Building\, 24 Church Road\, Stamford Bridge\, YO41 1DG\nWed 30 Sept\, 2pm\nTour: Includes tea\, coffee & cake | £20 \nThis event is part of the Friends of Fairfax House’s Event Programme.\nMembers’ tickets launch: 23 February 2026\, 10am\nGeneral public ticket launch: 23 March\, 10am\nYou will be asked to provide proof of membership if you book a member’s ticket. You can buy membership here.
URL:https://fairfaxhouse.co.uk/event/friend-event-stamford-bridge-tapestry/
LOCATION:Old Station Building\, Old Station Building\, 24 Church Road\, Stamford Bridge\, Yorkshire\, YO41 1DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:September 2026
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