Fairfax House Fairfax House, Castlegate, York YO1 9RN, UK

Fairfax House is a Georgian townhouse located at No. 27, Castlegate, York, England, near Clifford's Tower and York Castle Museum.

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.

Our opening times are:

Monday: Entrance by guided tour at 11.00am and 2.00pm. 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 10.00am to 5.00pm and there are no guided tours.
Tuesday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Wednesday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Thursday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Friday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm.
Sunday: 11.00am to 4.00pm.

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

ACCESS

Fairfax House covers two floors with access to the first floor being via a staircase.

Due to the character of this Grade 1 listed building, disabled access is limited and only possible with assistance at a ground floor level.

We encourage you to telephone in advance of your visit with your requirements and we will endeavour to assist you.