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Properties and events in York

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Bedern Hall York

Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7AL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Fulford Parish Council Playing Field, Fordlands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4PR
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to visit the field of the least known of the 1066 battles.

Bind your own chap book - York Fabrication Feasegate Workshop

14 Feasegate, York, West Yorkshire, YO1 8SQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

Church of the Holy Redeemer, Boroughbridge Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

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, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

CWGC Tours 2026 - New Malton Cemetery

Malton Cemetery, Princess Road, New Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7JR
In person
Pre-booking required

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

Barley Hall, 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 with expert-led tours, hands-on activities, and a closer look at historic artefacts.

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.

Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre at Kilnwick Percy Hall

Madhyamaka K M C, Kilnwick Percy Hall, Kilnwick Percy, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 1UF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

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

Holy Trinity Church, 70 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

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

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

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

Heritage Quad, Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7JQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.