York

Properties and events in York

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32 Stone Gate – Behind the Scenes Tour

32 Stonegate, York, West Yorkshire, YO1 8AS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Fabrication Crafts is a Social Enterprise with a shop in Stonegate in York. See the historic fabric of the building behind the shop front.

37 Tanner Row: Behind the Scenes with Historic England at a Victorian Railway Hotel

37 Tanner Row, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6WP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

37 Tanner Row, home to Historic England and English Heritage, will open its doors for an exclusive behind-the-scenes of our work. Drop in for a cuppa and chat with our friendly teams or join a talk exploring the history of this former railway hotel.

A Place to Connect - Church of the Holy Redeemer, York

108 Boroughbridge Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our Grade II listed church, will be open for guided tours, self-led trails and children's activities, relating to our rich heritage. On Wednesday a Community Cafe in the church hall will provide lunches and light refreshments.

Catacomb tours, guided walks and craft fair @ York Cemetery

The Gatehouse, Cemetery Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5AJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us underground for a peek into the rarely opened Catacombs under the Chapel at York Cemetery. You can also enjoy a short talk and fascinating walk around the Cemetery with an expert guide, refreshments and a craft fair.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Fulford Cemetery

Fordlands Road, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 4QG
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Fulford Cemetery.

From Dig to Display: Unearthing York's Past

2 Coffee Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8AR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step behind-the-scenes at Barley Hall and explore York's past through Archaeology. Celebrate 50 years of the Friends of York Archaeological Trust with expert-led tours, hands-on activities, and a closer look at historic artefacts.

From the Irish Famine to the City Walls of York (Fishergate Postern Tower)

Fishergate Postern Tower, Piccadilly, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

To the accompaniment of traditional Irish folk music, see a display of historic maps and census records showing the arrival of Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Hunger in the 1840s and coming to settle by the walls of York in Walmgate.

Gallipoli Campaign Talk with John Wilson

Regimental Museum, 3 Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SB
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for an engaging discussion with John Wilson as he delves into the intricacies of the Gallipoli Campaign. Discover the untold stories and historical insights behind this pivotal moment in history.

Goddards

Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore this secret garden on the outskirts of York overlooking the racecourse, once home to the Terry family, of Chocolate Orange fame.

Making sense(s): Sensory Tour of Holy Trinity Goodramgate York

Holy Trinity Church, 70 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LF
In person
Pre-booking required

Join a tour designed to appeal to the senses and experience Holy Trinity Goodramgate York in a whole new way.

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery

The Nursery, Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Heritage tours of vintage greenhouses and buildings, tea, coffee and homemade cakes, demonstration narrow gauge railway running (weather permitting), model railway, railway relics, bric-a-brac, book and craft stalls.

Stone and Story: The Architecture of Bedern Hall

Bedern Hall, Bartle Garth, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7AL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover how the walls of this 14th-century hall tell the story of York’s history. During Heritage Open Days, enjoy additional interpretation highlighting the building’s medieval architecture and how it has changed over time.

Stonegate Behind The Shop Fronts

Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

See the hidden parts of some of the shops on Stonegate and hear their stories

Was Guy fawkes Really Born on Stonegate York?

32 Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Was Guy fawkes Really Born on Stonegate ? Join Fabrication Crafts as they search for the Fawkes connection. Exhibition of research open from the 12th to 21st September, Talks 20th and 21st September

York Army Museum Open Day

Regimental Museum, 3 Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit us for free for Heritage Open Day this Saturday 20 September.