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Events
York Civic Trust runs a varied programme of events for our members throughout the year. The Spring/Summer programme normally runs March-July, and the Autumn/Winter programme normally runs September-November.
Booking for the 2024 programme is available online and in-person at Fairfax House. We cannot take bookings over the phone.
Online booking will go live at 6pm on Thursday 22nd February.
In-person booking at Fairfax House will go live during opening hours (10am-3:30pm) on Thursday 22nd February to give you a chance to purchase tickets before they go on sale online.
Please note that Fairfax House will be open for visitors on this day so reception may be busy at times. After Thursday 22nd February, you can purchase tickets every day that Fairfax House is open – please check the website for exact opening times before you visit.
Some events will have waitlist options if they sell out. For these events, we may be able to increase capacity if there is the demand.
Non-Members are welcome to try our events. Booking for Non-Members goes live two weeks before each event.
It is only with the support of our members that York Civic Trust is able to promote heritage to shape tomorrow. If you would like to play a vital role in helping us to secure a successful role for York’s heritage then please click here to find out more information about joining.
Most events run by York Civic Trust cost £10, inclusive of any booking fees. The booking page for each event will have the price for that event.
2024 Events
A Visit to Peasholme House
Monday 8th July, 6:30pm.
Peasholme House is a Grade 1 18th century townhouse that was restored by YCT in the 1970s. This is an amazing opportunity to see this house that is rarely open to the public.
Click here to book your tickets.
A Tour of the Snickelways
Thursday 18th July, 2:30pm.
The Civic Trust are working with York Bid and the University of York to research, enhance and interpret the snickelways of the city centre. Find out more about the discoveries and experience the rejuvenated snickelways with Andrew Morrison. Meet at Fairfax House – the tour will include Peter Lane, Kirk Lane, Pope’s Head Lane, Three Cranes Lane, Finkle Street, Lund’s Court and Nether Hornpot Lane.
Click here to book your tickets.
A Visit to Homestead Park
Wednesday 24th July, 11am.
A guided walking tour of Homestead Park with Tom Hepburn, Parks and Landscapes Manager for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust. Homestead Park is a beautiful 14-acre garden in Clifton, York. It is owned, managed and maintained by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for visitors to enjoy.
Click here to book your tickets.
A Tour of St Deny’s Church
Thursday 25th July, 2:30pm.
We are lucky to be given a tour of this remarkable church that has been severely altered in its nearly 900 years of history. Reduced in size because of the workings of the city outside, and housing a remarkable collection a very early stained glass windows, discover the rich heritage and architectural wonders of this magnificent place of worship.
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Ouse Bridge – Saints, shops and staithes – Talk
Thursday 25th July, 5:30pm.
Ouse Bridge once was the centre of York’s religious, economic and administrative life. How do we bring new life to the bridge we have today?
Discover the history and vibrant life that once marked Ouse Bridge as the centre of the City. The only way of crossing the River Ouse between Boroughbridge and the Sea for centuries, the bridge played a role as the site of miracles, martyrdom, York’s first public clock, courts, council chambers and prisons as well as providing everything a gentleman needed. Today the bridge is a place people seek to cross quickly – except for those who look to capture the flooding of the staithes. York Civic Trust are interested in how to reinvigorate the bridge and bring some of its previous glory back to life.
Click here to book your tickets.
Past Events
Have a look at some of the events we have done in the past to get a taste for what our members get up to.
Visit to the Community Stadium
Tour of Barley Studio
Wednesday 13th March 2024.
Barley Studio has an international reputation for excellence in stained glass creation, restoration and conservation for cathedrals, stately homes, parish churches and prestigious secular buildings across the UK and beyond. In 2024, Barley Studio is celebrating 50 years. The studio is rarely open to the public but invited the Civic Trust to visit as part of its anniversary celebrations. Its home is a purpose-built, stained glass studio in Dunnington, where new stained glass is created and old windows are conserved and restored. Our members had the opportunity to meet the talented team of artists, conservators and craftspeople, and see work in progress, including Helen Whittaker’s new stained glass window for Selby Abbey.
Wednesday 1st Feb 2023
York Civic Trust’s 2023 event season kicked off at York City Football Club’s new home. The Club’s Historian Paul Bowser told us all about the Club’s highs and lows, both on and off the pitch … when York beat Manchester United, why the fans bought the club and the story of the trophies in the Board Room. We finished up with a cup of tea in the Media (Community) Room!
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On Location: Gentleman Jack at Fairfax House
Thursday 16th March 2023
Fairfax House, our very own Georgian townhouse, has been used as a filming location for two seasons of the major BBC and HBO drama, Fairfax House.
Rachel Wallis, Collections Manager and Assistant Curator at Fairfax House, gave an exciting evening talk in the Saloon, allowing our members to go behind the scenes of what filming a major period drama in a historic house is like.
We had a drinks reception, including an 18th century punch!
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