By special invitation to Treasurer's House

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Replacing the more traditional free-flow entry, you are invited to join a small group of five for an exclusive hour-long journey around the house.

Pre-book your tickets to guarantee your time slot, head to the What’s On – tickets go on sale on Fridays for the following week and close late afternoon the day before. 

If you’ve missed booking, drop in on the day to get a ticket - with tours running every 15 minutes we look forward to welcoming you on the next available tour.

A unique house for a unique man

With a vision for preserving and championing the past, Mr Green, the eccentric owner of Treasurer’s House created his vision of what he believed a historic house should be. He mixed different architectural styles and time periods alongside a fascinating collection of antiques and art to create the house that you see today.  

As you explore the house with a guide, you will be Mr Green’s visitor for a short time and learn more about the intentions of the rooms and the man behind the special gift of Treasurer’s House to the National Trust – the first to be donated with its collection. Due to the nature of the buildings, please note much of the house is accessible by stairs only. 

A deceptively large house quietly tucked away on an ancient site in the heart of modern-day York, Treasurer’s House is one of the city’s hidden gems. Built on an ancient road in Eboracum and the site of the former house of the Treasurer to York Minster, the property has evolved across the centuries and is showcased today as an impressive townhouse. What had once become a jumbled assortment of buildings, Frank Green pulled together as one handsome property in the late nineteenth century. 

Suitable for first time visitors or if you’ve visited before and want to hear more about the story behind the owner and the house, visit to discover Treasurer’s House in a brand-new way for 2021. 

Younger visitors won't miss out, ask for a free activity sheet full of challenges for their journey around the house alongside you. 

Subject to government guidance, tours will run on open days until 9 November 2021. 

Changing your booking

If your plans change and you can’t make your timeslot, you can easily change or cancel your booking. We really appreciate you doing this as soon as possible so the tickets can be made available for other visitors. 

If you’re a member, the option to cancel or change your booking can be found in your confirmation email by selecting ‘view and manage your order online' underneath your order summary. 

For non-members, please ring us on 0344 249 1895 to discuss changing your booking.