Fairfax House
The finest Georgian Townhouse in England
Find us in the heart of York, on Castlegate
Open every day between 10.30am - 4.30pm.
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 Ann 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.
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Apr 25
Hello to all our new followers 👋 We are a stunning historic house located in the centre of York, U.K, and we are open to the public ❤️ The house was originally owned by the Hon. Ann Fairfax, and we often tell stories about the lives of women forgotten by history 🙌 Here are some stunning photos...Read more
Apr 5
Our sensory Easter activity trail has been EXTENDED 🎉 It will now run until Sunday 14th April. That means you get a whole extra week to come and explore Georgian sights, sounds and sniffs - from having a go at writing with a quill, to making your own Georgian 'medicine' 🙌 Children 16 and under ...Read more
Mar 29
Happy Easter from Fairfax House 🐣 If you're looking for something to do these school holidays, our sensory Easter trail is running until Sunday 7th April! Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4akmST2
Mar 21
Come and join us this Easter for our sensory activity trail 🐣 From trying your hand at writing with a quill, to making your own Georgian 'medicine', there's plenty going on that'll thrill the whole family! As always, kids 16s and under are free with a paying adult ✨
Mar 15
We recently had a photoshoot with the amazing @oliviabphoto for our upcoming digital refresh ✨ Thank you to all our amazing models who helped us out on the day. We think the photos are pretty amazing - what do you think? 😍