Fortuna Fatum: York Ghost Week
It is Allhallowtide in 1764, and the Honourable Fairfaxes have returned to Castlegate to commence the Winter Season. After last year’s misfortunes, Ann and the Viscount are eager to turn […]
It is Allhallowtide in 1764, and the Honourable Fairfaxes have returned to Castlegate to commence the Winter Season. After last year’s misfortunes, Ann and the Viscount are eager to turn […]
For three exclusive evenings this Ghost Week, experience Fairfax House by candlelight. Step back to 1764, as the Honourable Fairfaxes return to their Castlegate home for the Winter Season. Join […]
This Christmas the Fairfax family are preparing for a spectacular Ball, and you are their cordially invited guest. Wander into the glittering world of Georgian York, where Ann Fairfax and […]
Step behind the scenes of Fairfax House this festive season with one of our curators as your guide. This special evening tour offers rare access to hidden corners of the […]
By flickering candlelight and the scent of pine and spices, Fairfax House comes alive for an unforgettable festive evening. Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing for a grand Georgian […]
Let Fairfax House transport you to the glory days of city-living in eighteenth century York. Once the elegant townhouse of Ann Fairfax and her father, Fairfax House boasts richly decorated […]
Taking in highlights from the exceptional collection and exploring the rich stories of Fairfax House, our Friday Guided Tour offers a fascinating introduction to our history and magnificent interiors. You'll […]
Celebrate this Lady Day with York’s finest Georgians. In the eighteenth-century Lady Day marked a significant time of year: tax and bills were due but more importantly spring was on […]
In the early 19th century, the demand for bodies for medical training outstripped the regular supply, and the ‘Resurrection Men’ raised the recently buried and delivered them by various surreptitious […]
A Georgian Easter Visit Fairfax House this Easter holiday and find our rooms beautifully dressed for the Spring season. You’ll step back in time and discover each room as if […]
Led by our curator, Dr Sarah Burnage, this special tour of Fairfax House takes a closer look at the museum’s extensive collections and glorious expression of Georgian architecture. Explore objects, […]
Join artist Freya Horsley for an afternoon lino printing workshop inspired by the collections at Fairfax House. The session begins with a curator-led tour of the House, giving participants the […]