Fairfax House

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Please note: Fairfax House is currently closed due to urgent structural repairs and is set to re-open on March 28 2020.

Let Fairfax House transport you to the splendour of city-living behind closed doors in Georgian York. Originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax and his daughter Anne, it's richly decorated interiors and magnificent stucco ceilings make it an architectural masterpiece. Fairfax House vividly recalls a lost world of 1760s-life, with a beautiful collection of furniture and furnishings recreating the opulence, grandeur and comfort which once existed. Families can also meet Gregory, The Townhouse Mouse, and enjoy his award-winning children's trail and quest and with an exciting programme of events and exhibitions, there is always a reason to come and savour Fairfax House.

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Opening Times

Open Christmas

* Monday: Entrance by guided tour only at 11:00 and 14:00.
No bookings are required. Please just arrive 10 minutes before the start of the scheduled tour. Tours last approximately 1 hour.

Bank Holiday Mondays: The House is open as normal 10:00 to 17:00 (no guided tours)
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: 11:00-16:00

Last admission is half an hour before the stated closing times.

Closed 24-26 December

Guide Prices

2019 Pricing

Adults: £7.50
Concessions: £6.00 (includes seniors over 60 and students)
Children (6-16): £3.00

Family pass: £17.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Groups

Education/study area
Facilities for educational visits
Facilities for groups

Languages

French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Spanish signs/guides

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

Parking with charge

Property Facilities

Gift shop

Target Markets

Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted

Awards

Other Awards Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme 2016
Yorkshire Awards York Pass Accepted 2018

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Road Directions

DirectionsFairfax House is quickly and easily reached on foot and is within minutes of all of York's major attractions. It is located opposite Clifford's Tower and The Hilton, and is close to Jorvik Viking Centre, the Coppergate Centre and York Castle Museum. By Road:If coming by car take the A64 to York. Exit at the A19 junction for York & Selby. Follow the road into York. At the War Memorial turn right on to Tower Street. The Castle Car Park is directly behind Clifford's Tower.By Public Transport:The train services to York are extremely reliable.On Foot:Fairfax House is quickly and easily reached on foot and is within minutes of all of York's major attractions. It it located opposite Clifford's Tower and The Hilton, and is close to Jorvik Viking Centre, the Coppergate Centre and York Castle Museum. Look out for the green finger signposts to help direct you.Park & Ride: York is served by a Park & Ride Bus Service with stops at many convenient locations around York and close to Fairfax House. Visit www.yorkparkandride.co.uk to find your nearest stop. Parking:Centrally located in York, Fairfax House is within easy walking distance of any of the city’s attractions. We are easily accessible for visitors staying in York, Leeds, Harrogate or indeed any Yorkshire town. Coach drop-off can be made to the front of Fairfax House. Clifford’s Tower car-park is directly adjacent and offers an excellent parking option. Alternatively York’s Park & Ride bus service will drop visitors in the centre of York within a 5 minute walk of Fairfax House.Accessible by Public Transport: York station is 1 mile away.