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Find out more about our extensive programme of specialist decorative arts tours, exhibitions, illustrated talks and special events. Please join our mailing list to enable us to keep you up to date with future activities.

1 March - 30 August 2009

From Banquet to Dessert Banquet with model of St. Pauls Cathedral (pre fire) with marchpanes bearing the coats of arms of the Devonshire family. The figures of St. George and an allegory of peace stand guard
Fairfax House

Normal entrance charges apply From Banquet to Dessert
An exhibition of sugar novelties and sweetmeats that provided the final part of the meal in the 17th century.


8 July 2009
The Cabinet of Curiosity 7.00 pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 including wine and soft drinks (Seniors & Students) £10 The Cabinet of Curiosity
An opportunity to see revealed many of the hidden secrets of the furniture in the Noel Terry Collection.


24 August 2009
Passion for Paintings 7.00 pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 including wine and soft drinks (Seniors & Students) £10 Passion for Paintings
A chance to discover more about the paintings in the House.


6 September 2009
Walking with the Georgians 11.00 am - 1.30 pm

£16 including coffee and cakes Walking with the Georgians
A walking tour of York looking at some of York's Georgian buildings.


13 September 2009
The General (1927)  GALA NIGHT - Black Tie and Red Carpet The General (1927) 7pm
Fairfax House

£20 (to include a glass of champagne and canapes) The General (1927) GALA NIGHT - Black Tie and Red Carpet
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


13 September 2009
11am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) Three Men in a Boat (1956)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


14 September 2009
9.30am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) Young at Heart (1954)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


15 September 2009
This Sporting Life (1963) This Sporting Life (1963) 9.30am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) This Sporting Life (1963)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


17 September 2009
The Wicked Lady (1945) The Wicked Lady (1945) 7pm
Fairfax House

8.50 (to include refreshments) The Wicked Lady (1945)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


17 September 2009
Room at the Top (1959) Room at the Top (1959) 9.30am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) Room at the Top (1959)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


18 September 2009
9.30am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) Turn of the Tide (1935)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


19 September 2009
The Wicked Lady (1945) The Wicked Lady (1945) 9.30am
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) The Wicked Lady (1945)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


19 September 2009
7pm
Fairfax House

£8.50 (to include refreshments) Three Men in a Boat (1956)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


20 September 2009
The History of Cinema in York St George's Cinema - Courtesy Cinema Theatre Association Archive 10am to 12 noon
City Screen York

£12.50 (to include coffee and cake) The History of Cinema in York
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


20 September 2009
The General (1927)   The General (1927) 7pm

£8.50 The General (1927)
Silver Screen Week as part of the 25 year celebrations at Fairfax House


22 September 2009
Death by Chocolate 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Middlethorpe Hall, York

£25 including Afternoon Tea Death by Chocolate
An experience for Chocolate lovers to learn about the history of chocolate & indulge a little.


26 September - 31 December 2009
Contemporary Art from the V & A
Fairfax House

Normal entrance charges apply Contemporary Art from the V & A
A display of gold & silver fish & cake servers essentials for Georgian dining.


4 October 2009
Grandparents' Day 12 noon
Fairfax House

Grand Parent Family Ticket £12 including soft drinks and cakes. Grandparents' Day
An original way to celebrate Grandparents' Day


26 October 2009
Candlelight Experience 7.00 pm
Fairfax House

£12.00, Seniors & Students £10 Candlelight Experience
An “illuminating” guided tour, with a difference!


30 October 2009
Edwardian House Party 5.45 pm
Middlethorpe Hall, York

£80 Edwardian House Party
A chance to enjoy the atmosphere of an early 20th century house party.


11 November 2009
Behind the Scenes at the Museum 7.00 pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 including wine and soft drinks (Seniors & Students) £10 Behind the Scenes at the Museum
A chance to have a rare glimpse at the Fairfax Papers.


29 November 2009
Restoration of Fairfax House 2.00 pm
National Centre for Early Music, Walmgate, York

£15.00 Including a glass of Champagne Restoration of Fairfax House
A chance to listen to some of the people involved in restoring the House 25 years ago.


1 - 31 December 2009
The Keeping of Christmas
Fairfax House

Normal entrance charges apply The Keeping of Christmas
A Chance to enjoy the House and Christmas Exhibitions