Fairfax House

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May 3rd, 2023

Booked in advance and tickets valid for a year. A lovely house, very helpful guides who were interesting and knowledgeable. Can't believe at one time it was converted into a cinema! They have done a wonderful job if restoring the house to its former glory. If you are in York, its worth a visit. You'll find it between the Jorvic centre and Clifford's Tower.
Apr 29th, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Apr 21st, 2023

This wasn't an attraction we had planned to visit and we just stumbled upon it. So glad we did as it was a lovely hour. The house is beautiful and the staff have lots of knowledge.
Apr 4th, 2023

It would have been easy to miss this beautifully restored Georgian townhouse tucked away in its side street behind Clifford's Tower, but I'm so glad I didn't! Spent a really interesting hour here. Admission was 7.50 (the ticket is valid for a year) and I also bought a very informative guidebook for 4. The lady in the gift shop at the entrance was welcoming, kind and friendly. Was free to tour the rooms at my leisure, but there were enthusiastic guides all over the house keen to share their knowledge. It was interesting to hear all about the Fairfax family and the links with the Terry's chocolate manufacturers. The rooms with their marvellous stucco ceilings are decorated in their original colours and filled with elegant furniture, paintings, clocks and ornaments. Loved how they were made to look as though they were lived in, with card games in the saloon and the dining table laid with a banquet! Came away with a real sense of what life was like in a wealthy Georgian home. Would come again!
Mar 29th, 2023