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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.

12 February 2010

Bottoms Up! With Andy McConnell 7.00pm
Friends' Meeting House, Castlegate, York

£14.00 / £12.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members Bottoms Up! With Andy McConnell
The Story of Wine, Its Rituals & Glasses


13 February - 30 May 2010
The Flowing Bowl  House Opening Hours
Fairfax House

Included in House admission price The Flowing Bowl
The First Exhibition of 2010, featuring the John Butler collection of glass


3 March 2010
Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar 7.00 pm
Fairfax House

£16.00 / £14.00 Fairfax House Friends & York Civic Trust members. Special price for all 3 sessions £40.00 Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar
The first of three wine tasting sessions


14 March 2010
Mother's Day Concert 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Fairfax House

£16.00 /£14.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival and Betty Afternoon Tea Mother's Day Concert
The solution to the unique gift for Mother's Day!


18 March 2010
Behind Closed Doors with Amanda Vickery 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes wine and soft drinks Behind Closed Doors with Amanda Vickery
An insight into private lives in Georgian England


15 April 2010
Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£16.00 / £14.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members Special price for all 3 sessions £40.00 Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar
The second of three wine tasting sessions


25 April 2010
The English Walled Kitchen Garden 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Middlethorpe Hall, York

£26.00 / £24.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members The English Walled Kitchen Garden
A fascinating event for all gardeners


11 May 2010
Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£16.00 / £14.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members Exploring Lord Fairfax's Cellar
The last of three wine tasting sessions


25 May 2010
Clocks, Cogs and Wheels 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£14.00 / £12.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes wine and soft drinks Clocks, Cogs and Wheels
An opportunity to appreciate the inner workings of the clocks in the Terry Collection


8 June 2010
English Furniture 7.00pm
National Centre for Early Music

£14 / £12.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes wine and soft drinks English Furniture
Highlights of the Noel Terry Collection


18 June - 29 August 2010
Dress to Impress House Opening Hours
Fairfax House

Included in House admission price Dress to Impress
An Exhibition of clothing worn by 18th century polite society


26 June 2010
Walking with the Georgians 11.00am to 1.30pm
Tour starts at the Bar Convent, Blossom Street, York

£16.00 / £14.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes coffee and cake Walking with the Georgians
Continuing the series of walks around York


5 July 2010
The Art of Sir Joshua Reynolds 7.00pm
National Centre for Early Music

£14.00 / 12.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes wine and soft drinks The Art of Sir Joshua Reynolds
A chance to find out about this celebrated Georgian artist


27 July 2010
Clocks, Cogs and Wheels 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£14.00 / 12.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes wine and soft drinks Clocks, Cogs and Wheels
An opportunity to appreciate the inner workings of the clocks in the Terry Collection


6 August 2010
Children's Day: Meet the Fairfaxs 12.00 noon & 3.00pm
Fairfax House

£15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults and 2 children) £6.00 Adult £4.00 Child Children's Day: Meet the Fairfaxs
An opportunity for children to interact with the 18th Century inhabitants of Fairfax House


10 September - 31 December 2010
Reflections House Opening Hours
Fairfax House

Included in House admisssion price Reflections
Fairfax House through the eyes of Contemporary Artists


18 September 2010
Death by Chocolate 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£16.00 / £14.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes coffee and chocolate tastings Death by Chocolate
The history of chocolate and a chance to sample!


19 September 2010
Ice Cream Feast! 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Middlethorpe Hall, York

£26.00 / £24.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes afternoon tea Ice Cream Feast!
A chance to taste the unusual ice creams enjoyed by the Georgians


26 September - 3 October 2010
Silver Screen Week 1939 - 1945 Full details will be available in May
Fairfax House
Silver Screen Week 1939 - 1945
Popular films shown during the war years

22 October 2010
7.00pm
Bedern Hall, off St Andrewgate, York

£65.00 / £60.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes champagne reception & 3 course dinner An Audience with John Bly & Conal Gregory
An entertaining evening with a three course dinner


27 October 2010
Fairfax House After Dark 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members Fairfax House After Dark
A rare chance to tour the House by candlelight


29 October 2010
Fairfax House After Dark 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members Fairfax House After Dark
A rare chance to tour the house by candlelight


26 November 2010
Christmas Twilight Tour 7.00pm
Fairfax House

£12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House & York Civic Trust Members, includes mulled wine & mince pies Christmas Twilight Tour
A special tour to set the mood for a Georgian Christmas


27 November - 31 December 2010
The Keeping of Christmas House Opening Hours
Fairfax House

Included in House admission price The Keeping of Christmas
The House will be decorated as it would be for a Georgian Christmas


7 December 2010
Christmas Floral Decoration Workshops 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Friends' Meeting House, Castlegate, York

£35.00 includes all materials & Afternoon Tea Christmas Floral Decoration Workshops
A demonstration & practical workshop, Christmas Wreaths


11 December 2010
Christmas Floral Decorations 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Friends' Meeting House, Castlegate, York

£35.00, includes all materials & Afternoon Tea Christmas Floral Decorations
A demonstration and practical workshop, Table Decorations


12 December 2010
Winter's Tales 11.00am
Fairfax House

£15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £7.00 Adult £5.00 Child Winter's Tales
Storytelling with Jenna Drury, Mud Pie Arts


19 December 2010
Winter's Tales 11.00am and 4.00pm
Fairfax House

£15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £7.00 Adult £5.00 Child Winter's Tales
Storytelling with Jenna Drury, Mud Pie Arts