@qf02iw
Fairfax House is one of York's finest Georgian townhouses, located on Castlegate opposite Clifford's Tower. The Grade I-listed property was remodelled in the eighteenth century for Viscount Fairfax by leading northern Georgian architect John Carr. Today, the house is presented as an immersive historic interior, furnished with the exceptional Noel Terry Collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts. The property contains richly decorated Georgian rooms, exceptional plasterwork, carved woodwork and period furnishings. Rather than functioning like a conventional purpose-built conference centre, Fairfax House offers a distinctive heritage environment for private events, photoshoots, group visits and specialist experiences. The venue's official website specifically states that its magnificent Georgian rooms are available for hire for photoshoots and private events. Fairfax House can also accommodate organised group tours. Standard group visits require a minimum of 10 visitors, while the individual rooms can hold approximately 15 people per tour. Larger groups are therefore divided into smaller groups with staggered entry. Bespoke curator tours and exclusive candlelit evening tours are also available. Its central York location makes it particularly convenient for visitors arriving by rail, with York railway station less than a 10-minute walk away. Nearby Castle Car Park provides the closest general parking.
The magnificent Saloon serves as the social heart of Fairfax House, specifically designed for grand hosting and lively parties. Bathed in rich crimson tones and anchored by a striking stucco ceiling filled with carved baskets of fruit, it accommodates up to 50 guests for elegant drinks receptions or corporate functions.
For an unforgettable dining experience, The Dining Room hosts exquisite private banquets surrounded by fine Georgian artistry. Beneath an intricate ceiling depicting Abundantia, the Roman goddess of abundance, guests can indulge in a curated culinary evening configured for up to 20 seated attendees around a central board table.
The Drawing Room is a highly decorated Georgian reception room forming part of Fairfax House's sequence of historic interiors. Its elegant proportions, furnishings and decorative details provide an atmospheric setting for intimate events and photography. The room is best regarded as a character event space rather than a conventional function room.
Loading availability...
