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Fairfax House

The finest Georgian townhouse in England.
Location: Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
Telephone:
01904 655543 Call Us
Fairfax House March 2025 8 4 min
About Us

One of the finest Georgian townhouses in England, Fairfax House transports you to the world of Georgian Britain and the splendour of city-living.

Originally the winter home of Anne Fairfax and her father – Charles Gregory, 9th Viscount Fairfax – the townhouse’s richly decorated interiors, magnificent stucco ceilings and beautiful collection of furniture and clocks unfold a story of life behind closed doors in the bustling Georgian city of York: the food, the fashions and the entertainments.

Our opening times are as follows:

  • Monday: 10am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am-5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-5pm
  • Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday: Guided tours at 11am, 12pm and 2pm
  • Saturday: 10am-5pm
  • Sunday: 11am-4pm

Last entry 4.15pm. Tickets cost £8.00 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, and kids go free. Tickets last a whole year!

Pre-booking is available, but walk-ins are also always welcome. We recommend pre-booking for guided tours.

You can find out more about Fairfax House on our website.

Every ticket sold helps conserve York and preserve Fairfax House for future generations.

Opening Times
  • Monday: 10am-5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am-5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am-5pm
  • Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday: Open for guided tours only at 11am, 12pm and 2pm
  • Saturday: 10am-5pm
  • Sunday: 11am-4pm

Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

Events at Fairfax House

CURATOR TOUR
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7th Aug 25

Exclusive Curator Tour

Join Dr Sarah Burnage, Curator, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Fairfax House. You’ll see areas of the house…

CURATOR TOUR 2 min
8th Aug 25

Awakening the Past - Enhanced Visit to Fairfax House

For this special event, step into the private world of the Hon. Ann Fairfax and experience her townhouse as she once kn…

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