Discover more at Treasurer's House
Find out when Treasurer's House is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
Eating at Treasurer’s House
Drop into the café below stairs when you're next in York. House tickets are not needed and you can enjoy freshly prepared lunches and treats in this rather unique historic setting.
Free to visit
The café is separate to the house and can be enjoyed as part of your visit, however house tickets are not needed. If you're meeting friends or family in York and want a different destination, a servants basement no less, then drop-in and let our cooks treat your tastebuds. The scones are award winning... come and see for yourself.
Accessed by stairs
Please note, the café and toilets can only be accessed via several steps.
What's on the menu?
The daily menu changes, stop by to see the day's treats. Here's a flavour of what you can expect to be on offer ...
- Freshly baked scones including the latest scone of the month - the Christmas pudding scone
- Freshly cooked cakes, bakes and mince pies
- Soup
- Jacket potatoes
- Sandwiches - hot turkey baps with all the trimmings
- Hot and cold drinks
Gluten free and vegan options are available as well as oat and soya milk for hot drinks.
Remember your reuseable cup
You are more than welcome to bring your own reusable cup – you'll get 25p off your hot drink as a thank you.
Scones to remember
Home to the National Trust Scone Blogger's favourite ever scone.
Read their blog and first taste of the infamous Christmas pudding scone. When the quest to try scones at all National Trust places was completed several years later... this moment and a scone from Treasurer's House was given the accolade of being the top of the tasting charts.
Our same skilled bakers make scones fresh each week, with flavours changing each month. So a delicious scone can be enjoyed at Treasurer's House every day the cafe opens.
I have travelled 200 miles for a scone... it was off the scale delicious. That first bite of Christmas pudding scone will remain with me for a very long time.
A quote by Sarah Merker Scone Blogger
Allergen information
Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.
If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.
Always check when you visit
Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.
Thank you
Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.
Second-hand books
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.
Where is the shop?
With limited space in the small rooms of the historic house, there isn't a shop inside the building. However just a short walk around the corner is the large city centre shop. With enviable views of York Minster, and located in a large corner building that was donated to the National Trust by Mr. Frank Green at the same time as Treasurer's House. Drop by as part of your visit, or whenever you're in the city. Your purchases here, support the conservation work of the charity, including our places in York.
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Christmas at Treasurer's House
Discover beautiful and unique decorations, twinkling lights and all the warmth of the festive season at Treasurer’s House in York as we share the stories of the past residents of Treasurer's House, 15 November - 21 December, Saturday - Wednesday. Head downstairs to the café serving the Christmas pudding scone and other seasonal treats, and the shop around the corner to complete your visit.
Shopping in York with the National Trust
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.
Things to see and do in the house at Treasurer’s House
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.
Things to see in the garden at Treasurer’s House
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.
History of Treasurer’s House
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.
Recipes
Browse a selection of recipes made by our chefs and experts, from classics such as cheese scones and family-friendly cakes to vegetarian dishes and seasonal delights.
