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Discover beautiful and unique decorations and twinkling lights as we share stories of Frank Green's travels this Christmastime at Treasurer's House.
13 November to 17 December 2023, Saturday to Wednesday
Expect the unexpected this Christmas as the stories found in Frank Green’s travel journals take centre stage. His far flung, and at times far fetched, tales are the inspiration for a truly unique Christmas offer.
Inside the period rooms, 1920s design elements mingle with modern touches to create a timeless Christmas and you're invited to wander at your own pace, making memories as you explore. Many of the decorations are hand made by the talented team of volunteers who decorate the house. This season is the biggest Christmas yet.
Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm (last entry 3.15pm), booking not required and tours are paused during the festive season.
Look out for...
The Green family crest is a stag. This season spot the sixteen stags as you explore the decorated rooms.
Part of the National Trust decoration range, if you like them...trot round to the shop for a souvenir of this year's festive visit.
Continue your day out at the large National Trust shop around the corner from the house where you can pick up everything you need for your home, including decorations, Christmas cards and calendars. There's also a great range of gifts inspired by the places cared for by the National Trust, as well as locally-sourced artisan crafts, food and drink.
Visit the basement café and take advantage of the festive flavours on the daily menu, from toasted sandwiches and freshly baked scones and cakes to hot drinks with a splash of syrup or toppings.
A taste of what to expect...
Off the scale delicious. That first bite...will remain with me for a very long time.
This year, the Scone Blogger completed her mission to try scones at every National Trust place. When asked her favourite, we're thrilled to say the seasonal scone invented by the team at Treasurer's House was it, scoring 5+ out of 5. The scone returns this festive season when the house is decorated.
Here's a selection of some of the decorations and rooms from the previous few years as a hint of what you might expect...
Inspired by the collection, the William and Mary staircase was transformed in readiness for the local ball.
Find out when Treasurer's House is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack in the café downstairs at Treasurer’s House or grab a new read from the second-hand bookshelves. The café is open April - December in line with house opening times. Head around the corner the shop for a large range of National Trust goods including home ware, books and locally sourced food. The shop is open all year round.
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.
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.
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. Meander with the house decorated for Christmas or join a tour April - October.
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.
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.