Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York
Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7JL
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| Asset | Opening time |
|---|---|
| House, Garden & Cafe | 11:00 - 16:00 |
April - October, tours only. Last tour starts 3pm.
| Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | £12.10 | £11.00 |
| Child (5-17) under 5s free | £6.10 | £5.50 |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £30.30 | £27.50 |
| Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children) | £18.20 | £16.50 |
| Ticket type | With Gift Aid | Without Gift Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | £13.20 | £12.00 |
| Child (5-17) under 5s free | £6.60 | £6.00 |
| Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) | £33.00 | £30.00 |
| Family (1 Adult and up to 3 children) | £19.80 | £18.00 |
In the house and café
Second-hand bookshop downstairs near the café - free to visit
Downstairs, stepped access only
Public cycle parking is located approx. 100m away on College Street next to the National Trust shop
On leads, in the garden
April - October
Around the corner from Treasurer's House
Located near the café, down steps
Stepped access to most rooms and toilet. Ground-floor three visible showrooms and reception only. Level access to garden path available.
Ground floor has three visible showrooms and visitor reception
Guided tours go up and down two staircases
Public cycle parking is located approx. 100m away on College Street next to the National Trust shop.
Treasurer’s House is located in the city centre, on Minster Yard right next to York Minster. York is relatively flat with lots of cycle routes so cycling is a great way to visit. It’s also not far from National Cycle Network routes 65 and the spectacular Way of the Roses coast to coast cycle route that travels through both the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire.
Plan your route using the Cycle Streets journey planner...
Explore this hidden gem in the heart of York. A unique building filled to the brim with antiques and art and made to one man's exacting standards. Join a tour April - October or meander with the house decorated for Christmas.
Pre-booking a tour at Treasurer's House is recommended to guarantee a spot, April - October. If you're planning a visit to Treasurer's House, read this article to find out everything you need to know. Remaining spaces are available each day on a first come, first served basis, drop in to see the team and check for availability.
Bring your dog to the garden at Treasurer's House if you're visiting York city centre together or the shop around the corner. Here is what you need to know to help you get the most out of your visit. Treasurer's House is a one pawprint rated place.
Townhouse bought in 1897 by Frank Green, who transformed it into the eclectic show home you see today. Join a tour April - October and on Sundays, try a new tour delving deeper into the history of the house and past residents. Visit during the festive season when the house is decorated for Christmas with a changing theme each year.
Head downstairs to the atmospheric café with seasonally changing menu in a unique historic space. Second-hand books are available for something to read with your brew or take home for a donation. The café is free to drop into on open days.
Relax in the small but award-winning city garden next door to York Minster. Sit among the muted planting palette taking in the stone statues and plane tree avenue. The perfect spot away from the hustle of the city and free to enjoy on open days.
A short walk round the corner from Treasurer's House and open year-round for homeware, gifts and a selection of locally crafted produce, all supporting the National Trust.
Explore the house on an award winning guided tour, April - October.
Running Monday to Wednesday and Saturdays, discover why the house is how you see it today. Get to know Mr. Frank Green and his contribution to York's heritage and the National Trust. Discover his exacting ways, his attention to detail and his eclectic collection from years of travelling.
Added on Sundays, the guide still takes you to all the period rooms, but with a different focus on the narrative. A building has stood on this site for centuries, and this tour looks at history over time, through influential residents and their impact on York and beyond.
Explore this hidden gem in the heart of York. A unique building filled to the brim with antiques and art and made to one man's exacting standards. Join a tour April - October or meander with the house decorated for Christmas.
Escape the city and relax in the award-winning garden next door to York Minster – free to enjoy on open days. Winner of the gold award for Yorkshire in Bloom for six consecutive years and one of the best views in York.
The café at Treasurer's House is open April - December in line with house opening times and tickets to the house are not needed. Choose from freshly bakes treats and light lunches and browse the secondhand books for a new page turner.
One of the last remaining high street shops, find a large range of National Trust goods including home ware, books and locally sourced food. The shop is open all year round and can be found close to York Minster.
In the below stairs area of Treasurer's House, next to the café are book shelves with donations of pre-loved books. It's the perfect virtuous circle, peruse and pick one out if you're having a brew. When you've found something you like, leave your donation and take it home for your next read. If and when you're having a book clear out yourself, donate back for onward sale. All donations support the work of the National Trust, including looking after the places in our care in York.
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Uncover everything practically as Frank Green left it when he made history by giving not just the property, but it’s entire collection to the National Trust in 1930.
Join the York wide search for the garden ghosts, back by popular demand. Get up close and personal to the three new temporary residents on open days from 20 September to 29 October.
Through past residents, uncover pockets of history at Treasurer's House, York and beyond.
Uncover the history of Treasurer’s House through touch, sound, and imagination in a brand-new tour for visually impaired visitors.
Step into a memorable festive experience, where history meets Christmas charm
Tucked behind York Minster, Treasurer’s House is not as it first appears. In 1897 it was bought by Frank Green, the grandson of a wealthy industrialist, and by 1900 he had transformed it at great speed into an elaborately decorated town house, ready for the visit of Edward VII. Join a tour to hear about Frank Green’s life and find out how he saved Treasurer’s House and changed it into the grand show home we see today. Alternatively see the historic rooms dressed for Christmas around the festive period.
The award-winning garden is an oasis of calm, offering unrivalled views of York Minster, making it an ideal place to relax or head downstairs to the cafe. Just around the corner is the large high street shop for a wide range of National Trust inspired products.
Discover tales of celebrity parties, workmen who wore slippers to keep the noise down, and the former owner’s threat to haunt the house if anything is changed.
Uncover some of the tales of spooky goings on at Treasurer's House. Many people have heard of the Roman soldiers walking through the cellar walls, but there are other more recently sighted spooks. Old ladies, cats and Mr. Frank Green, the last owner, make up more regular visions and smells. Read on to make up your own mind.
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Treasurer's House on the National Trust Collections website.
The team of volunteers at Treasurer’s House work together to ensure that visitors have the best experience possible. Learn more about our volunteer opportunities, behind the scenes, outdoors and with visitors at this historic York town house.
Pre-booking a tour is advised to guarantee your chosen day and time slot. Please select your chosen arrival window and the tour will depart at the end of this time. You can book for today up until 8am, and the next slots will be released every Thursday. If you've missed booking, drop into admissions and the team will book you on the next available tour.
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