Fairfax House
One of England's finest Georgian townhouses, with plasterwork ceilings and mahogany furniture that evoke upper-class life in the 18th century.
Fairfax House was built in 1762 and remodelled by architect John Carr for Viscount Fairfax. Its plasterwork ceilings, staircase and fireplace decorations are exceptionally fine. The house displays 18th-century English furniture and clocks donated by Noel Terry, recreating the daily routines and social gatherings of the period. Admission is about £10, and guided tours are often available. It stands on Castlegate in the castle area, next to Clifford's Tower and the Jorvik Viking Centre.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:00; some winter times closed
Nearby sights
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Clifford's Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York City Walls
- York Dungeon
- York Castle Museum
- Shambles Market
- The Shambles