Fairfax House

Castlegate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9RN

Tel: +44 (0)1904 655 543
Fax: +44 (0)1904 652 262
Email: peterbrown@fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Web: http://www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk


York's premier historic house museum is home for the famous Noel Terry Collection of English 18th Century furniture and clocks.

Saved from near collapse and restored to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1984, it now enjoys a reputation as one of the most distinguished town houses in Britain. Designed by John Carr of York, this architectural masterpiece typifies the best of mid-18th century rococo decoration.

Annual exhibitions in the period rooms bring the house to life in a very tangible way. Each winter, a unique 'Keeping of Christmas' exhibition from 3rd December to 6th January re-creates an 18th century Christmas in great detail.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Monday to Thursday 11.00am - 5.00pm.
Friday Guided tours only, at 11.00am and 2.00pm.
Saturday 11.00am - 5.00pm, Sunday 1.30pm - 5.00pm.
Last admission is at 4.30pm.
The museum is closed 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st December, and 1st January.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Guided Tours: £6.00 per person.

Directions
Follow signs for city centre, castle area and Jorvick Centre.
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