York
Properties and events in York
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Bedern Hall York
Discover how this 14th-century hall tells the story of medieval York. Enjoy additional interpretation highlighting the building’s medieval architecture and its connection to the wider City in a series of walks and talks over 3 days.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Fulford 1066
A chance to visit the field of the least known of the 1066 battles.
Bind your own chap book - York Fabrication Feasegate Workshop
Pop over to the Fabrication shop event space on Feasegate and make your own 18th-Century style chapbook with bookbinder, Anachronalia.
Church of the Holy Redeemer, York
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.
CWGC Tours 2026 - Fulford Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Fulford Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
CWGC Tours 2026 - New Malton Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of New Malton Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
From Dig to Display: Unearthing York's Past
Step behind-the-scenes at Barley Hall and explore York's past through Archaeology with expert-led tours, hands-on activities, and a closer look at historic artefacts.
Goddards
Explore this secret garden on the outskirts of York overlooking the racecourse, once home to the Terry family, of Chocolate Orange fame.
Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre at Kilnwick Percy Hall
Take some time out to relax and enjoy the historic house and beautiful grounds of Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre at Kilnwick Percy Hall. You are welcome to join in with any of the day’s activities, or just simply enjoy the World Peace Café and
People of Holy Trinity Goodramgate York
Join our tour to discover more about the people who have passed through Holy Trinity Goodramgate during its 800 years of history.
Poppleton Community Railway Nursery
Heritage tours of vintage greenhouses and buildings (some from circa 1941), tea, coffee and homemade cakes, demonstration narrow gauge railway running (weather permitting), model railway, railway relics, bric-a-brac, book & craft stalls, plant sales.
York Minster - Heritage Quad
Explore York Minster's Heritage Quad and talk to members of the Works Department and York Glaziers Trust about the unique craft skills needed to look after the Minster today.