General Admission 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As part of York's Georgian Festival see Fairfax House as never before. Experience Fairfax House as it would have appeared in the 1760s: candlelit, dressed for the season, and alive […]
Fairfax House Friday 7 August 2.30 pm Talk | £10 Timed to coincide with the Georgian Festival, the Friends of Fairfax House are invited to join a talk by Lottie […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Christmas at Fairfax House as York's finest Georgian townhouse is transformed for the festive season. For this spectacular Georgian Christmas celebration lavish decorations and beautiful greenery will adorn the […]