York Mansion House
Discover the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. Four floors of 18th century splendour and
09/11/2024
We are now closed…
temporarily of course for restoration works. Many exciting events to come in 2025 as part of our 300 year celebration. Kicking off with York Georgian Festival when we re-open in August!
04/11/2024
Peace has been restored, with thanks to our incredibly clever and curious ghost hunters who attended our Haunting of Hudson events! We will be closing for restoration works from Sunday 10th November but there is still time to uncover our Corpex Codex as you explore the house during the day.
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We are loving the new series Abandoned Railways from Above on Channel 4 and delighted to announce we feature in the next episode this Saturday exploring the ‘Railway King’ himself, George Hudson.
Just in time for our Haunting Of Hudson events which can be booked here www.mansionhouseyork.com/whatson
Soon the doors will open to our finest detectives to uncover the Haunting of Hudson, and much fun will be had as you sip a welcome cocktail and perhaps learn a Waltz or two! There will also be a prize for the best dressed... think Victorian Chic!
York Mansion House presents, The Haunting of Hudson
26th October
1st & 2nd November
Book now via: www.mansionhouseyork.com/whatson
Step through our 300 year old doors, climb the sweeping staircase and collect a classic cocktail as you are invited by Lord Mayor George Leeman to enjoy an evening of elegance.
But don't be fooled, he has an ulterior motive and desperately needs your help. His not-so-dear deceased rival has returned and is making his year in office toilsome and tricky. Can you help solve the Haunting of Hudson and return the home to harmony?
Saturday 26th October
Friday 1st November
Saturday 2nd November
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Ghost Merchants
Helping us uncover the truth behind the Haunting of Hudson this Ghost Week!
Saturday 26th October
Friday 1st November
Saturday 2nd November
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York Ghost Merchants
13/09/2024
He's haunting our honourable home... but why? Join us for Ghost Week V and uncover the story of Hudson, a Lord Mayor infamous in our fine City who has unfinished business to settle.
Step inside the demure and dimly lit Mansion House, follow the grand stairs to the State Room and receive a welcome cocktail. Lord Mayor George Leeman is waiting and will explain all in requesting your assistance in finding cause and solution for our stubborn spirit to find peace.
Tickets on sale now: mansionhouseyork.com/whatson
Ghost Merchants
03/09/2024
Tickets go live in 24 hours for our exclusive Ghost Week event: The Haunting of Hudson
Available to buy online only at www.mansionhouseyork.com/whatson on Wednesday 4th September from 2pm!
Ghost Week V
We’re back for the fifth instalment of Ghost Week with the York Ghost Merchants!
The year is 1871 and the Lord Mayor of York, George Leeman is hosting a get-together with an ulterior motive. The Mansion House is under threat from a familiar face… the spirit of previous Lord Mayor and infamous character around our fine City, George Hudson! Your mission dear detective, should you choose to accept, is to find cause and solution for the haunting of Hudson and return the home back to harmony.
Ticket go live on Wednesday 4th September at 2pm via our What's On page:
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Please note this event is age 18+
07/08/2024
Well that’s a wrap on another year of York Georgian Festival! We want to thank everyone for coming out and dancing, dining and doing all things historical!
You filled our hearts with joy with your support, smiles and wigs so high they could touch the sky! We are incredibly grateful for all of the collaborators who extended the reach of this fine festival across the City!
A special shout out to Regency Rejigged for coming all the way to York to fill our streets with beautiful dances! We shall see you in 2025 our dear friends!
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31/07/2024
Last few tickets available for tomorrow's gin tasting with a twist by the fabulous Mad Alice and the unstoppable York Gin!
There is no better way to spend a hot Summer evening during the York Georgian Festival then to sit in, listen to and drink HISTORY!
Gin The Bloody Tour of York Impossible - York
Buy tickets – Georgian Festival - Mad Alice History Talk & Gin Tasting – Impossible Bar Join us for an exclusive one-off event to celebrate Georgian Festival in York. Multi-award winning guide Mad Alice will join o...
29/07/2024
Discover the fascinating life of Jane Ewbank and her ten year old niece Elizabeth as you explore a trip around York in 1804.
A fun family walking tour to take in a Summer's evening around our fine City, with the fabulous York Georgian Society on Saturday 3rd August.
Book now: www.yorkgeorgianfestival.co.uk
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24/07/2024
With just over one week to go and several events sold out, there is not a moment to waste to secure your tickets to the Ball of the season or many more fabulous events across the City!
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16/07/2024
New event added!
York Medical Society are opening their doors for an exclusive look at their stunning building at 23 Stonegate as part of York Georgian Festival. There will be treats on sale and a tombola… all in the name of a fabulous cause, The Three Bears Foundation!
For more information and to book on a tour (Thursday and Friday only) please visit www.yorkgeorgianfestival.co.uk
York Medical Society Three Bears Foundation
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Thank you to the small but mighty team at York Mansion House for being a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner for the second year running! It makes an old building very happy indeed.
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Not long now until we welcome the past to our present with the second annual York Georgian Festival.
Lose your slipper at the Ball in the Grand Assembly Rooms, discover some Horrible History with Terry Deary, explore dancing, food and forgotten figures of the 18th Century and so much more!
For the full programme of events and tickets visit www.yorkgeorgianfestival.co.uk
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