York
Properties and events in York
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32 Stone Gate – Behind the Scenes Tour
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, 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
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
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
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Fulford Cemetery.
From Dig to Display: Unearthing York's Past
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)
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
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
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
Join a tour designed to appeal to the senses and experience Holy Trinity Goodramgate York in a whole new way.
Poppleton Community Railway Nursery
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
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
See the hidden parts of some of the shops on Stonegate and hear their stories
Was Guy fawkes Really Born on Stonegate York?
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
Visit us for free for Heritage Open Day this Saturday 20 September.