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Extensively adapted in the twentieth century as a cinema and dance hall, Fairfax House was saved from decay and returned to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1982-84.
Today, Fairfax House once more transports you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian York, the centre of polite society. The superb Noel Terry collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie's as one of the finest private collections of the twentieth century, perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life and creating a special lived-in feeling.
With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to visit Fairfax House.
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FAIRFAX HOUSE WINTER CLOSURE
Fairfax House is currently closed to the public for its annual winter cleaning. The house will be closed from 1 January to 9 February 2012, and will re-open for the new season on 10 February 2012 at 10:00 am. We will have an exciting and varied season in 2012, and look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors from February onwards.
VOLUNTEER AT FAIRFAX HOUSE
Fairfax House is currently looking for people in and around York with a passion for history and a flair for sharing their enthusiasm with others to join our team of volunteers. Various roles are available within our volunteering team, from acting as guides and room hosts to administration and costumed work. Please click on 'volunteer at Fairfax House' above for more information.
VIDEO: INSIDE FAIRFAX HOUSE
Explore the splendour of York’s Fairfax House, the country’s finest Georgian town house, in this video featuring the BBC's Harry Gration. The film was originally made in February 2011 to mark the re-opening of the house after its annual winter closure and deep cleaning. The video is in flv format and requires Flash 9 or higher.
Watch the film here
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