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Come and unlock the splendour within the finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax. Its richly decorated interior was designed by York's most distinguished eighteenth-century architect, John Carr.
Extensively adapted in the twentieth century as a cinema and dance hall, Fairfax House was saved from decay and returned to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1982-84.Today, Fairfax House once more transports you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian York, the centre of polite society.
The superb Noel Terry collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie's as one of the finest private collections of the twentieth century, perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life and creating a special lived-in feeling.
Each winter, a unique 'Keeping of Christmas' exhibition runs from the beginning of December through to the end of the year, re-creating an eighteenth century Christmas in great detail. With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to visit Fairfax House.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Monday: Entrance by guided tour at 11.00am and 2.00pmNo 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 from 10am to 5.00pm and there are no guided tours Tuesday: 10am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 10am - 5.00pm Thursday: 10am - 5.00pm Friday: 10am - 5.00pm Saturday: 10am - 5.00pm Sunday: 12.30pm - 4.00pm Last admission is half an hour before the stated closing times. The House is closed for Christmas on 24, 25 & 26 December and for winter cleaning from January to early February. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £6.00Concession £5.00 Concessions include senior citizens and students. Great family savings: Entry is FREE for Children under sixteen, so a visit to Fairfax House offers great savings for a family visit. FREE RE-ADMISSION FOR A YEAR: For the price of just one visit, come back as many times as you like for 12 months. Your ticket will give you 12 months' complimentary admission to Fairfax House valid for a year from the date of your first visit. |
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Directions
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Getting to Fairfax House is easy. Situated on Castlegate in the city centre of York, it 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. It is also close to Jorvik Viking Centre, the Coppergate Centre and the York Castle Museum. Look for signs to any of these attractions to help find your way to the museum. |
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Fairfax House Postcode for SatNav: YO1 9RN |
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Nearby Attractions
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York Guildhall
(< 1 Mile)*
The Guildhall is an integral part of York's history. Building work on the present Guildhall began in 1445 and the accounts still survive. |
 Jorvik Viking Centre
(< 1 Mile)*
Explore York's Viking history on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'. |
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York Dungeon
(< 1 Mile)*
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