York
Properties and events in York
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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.
Catacomb tours and guided walks @ York Cemetery
Join us underground for a peek into the rarely opened Catacombs under the Chapel at York Cemetery.
Church Heritage Tour and Refreshments at All Saints North Street
Discover the historic church of All Saints North Street and its unique collection of medieval stained glass with a tour from our churchwarden, followed by free refreshments.
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.
Eboracum East Corner Tower Open Day
Come and see the East Corner Tower of the Roman fortress of Eboracum excavated 100 years ago by Professor Steuart Miller, and meet the CYC Ancient Monuments Team. Open between 10:00 and 16:00 with guided tours 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.
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
Discover the historic house and hidden treasures of Kilnwick Percy Hall and the Church of St Helen. Guided tours, free taster meditation sessions and World Peace Café open all day.
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 Army Museum Open Day - The Events of One Man's Summer
Visit us for free for Heritage Open Day this Saturday 19 September between 10am and 12 noon: family activities and object handling. 12-2pm the chance to discuss his new WW1 book, The Events of One Man's Summer with author David O'Kelly - 18+ only.
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.