Fairfax House By Candlelight
Friday 19 September 2025
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
For this special event, step into the private world of the Hon. Ann Fairfax and experience her townhouse as she once knew it. As you wander through her beautifully furnished interiors by the flicker of candlelight, this is a chance to be fully immersed in Ann’s world.
This is a unique and atmospheric way to experience Fairfax House. Candlelit rooms, dressed for the season, are brought back to life with evocative sounds and scents.
Fortuna Fatum By Candlelight: York Ghost Week
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
As part of York Ghost Week, Fairfax House invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening, where you can explore Fairfax House by the warm glow of candlelight and be in with the chance to win one of an exclusive, bespoke York Ghost Merchant Ghost.
It is Allhallowtide in the year 1764, and the Honourable Fairfaxes have returned to their Castlegate residence to commence the Winter Season. After last year’s annus horribilis, Ann and the Viscount are eager to turn fortune in their favour and usher in the season with renewed splendour.
To this end, they summon the good and great of York society to a magnificent soirée, rich in entertainment and diversion. Guests will be challenged with devilishly difficult puzzles and amusements designed to test wit and spirit. For the fortunate soul destined to triumph, a prize most rare and enviable awaits—a gift worthy of admiration.
Monday 27 October – 5-7pm
Wednesday 29 October – 5-7pm
Thursday 30 October – 5-7pm
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TicketsFortuna Fatum: York Ghost Week
25 October - 2 November 2025
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
This Ghost Week, the Fairfax Family are determined to reverse their terrible fortune. Using rituals of the past, help them decipher cryptic clues and glimpse what the future holds. Investigate carefully for a chance to win a bespoke York Ghost Merchant Ghost.
It is Allhallowtide in 1764, and the Honourable Fairfaxes have returned to Castlegate to commence the Winter Season. After last year’s misfortunes, Ann and the Viscount are eager to turn the wheel of fortune in their favour.
To this end, they summon York society to a splendid soirée, to which you too are cordially invited. With fate and good spirits on their side, Ann and the Viscount present a series of devilish puzzles and challenges. For the fortunate, a prize most rare awaits, worthy of admiration and envy.
Will Madame Fortuna smile upon you? Come to Fairfax House this Ghost Week, and partake in the revels—perhaps the prize will be yours!
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Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
Step behind the scenes of Fairfax House this festive season with Dr Sarah Burnage, Curator, as your guide. This special evening tour offers rare access to hidden corners of the house and a closer look at highlights from our collection, including elegant Georgian fashion, furniture, and stunning paintings.
As night falls, the house is transformed by flickering candlelight. Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing for an opulent festive ball, though their curious Townmice have other plans!
Thursday 4 December: 5-6.30pm
Thursday 11 December: 5-6.30pm
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Candlelit Evening: A Christmas Mousequerade
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
By flickering candlelight and the scent of pine and spices, Fairfax House comes alive for an unforgettable festive evening. Ann Fairfax and the Viscount are preparing for a grand Georgian ball - but their mischievous Townmice are stirring up trouble!
Wander through beautifully decorated rooms filled with music, scent, and playful mice as you step into the magic of an 18th-century Christmas. This is an exclusive, after-dark experience, full of atmosphere, wonder, and a little Georgian mischief.
Wednesday 17 December - 5-7pm
Friday 19 December - 5-7pm
Monday 22 December - 5-7pm
