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Ghosts in the Garden

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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

York is one of the ghostliest cities around and following their previous success in spooking the city, the ghosts are back…bigger and in more gardens than ever.

In Treasurer’s House garden looks out for a ghostly Edwardian Gentleman, a Victorian Lady and neighbourhood cat... where has he got to?

When closed, the large ghosts will be visible but visit during opening hours to get close to the skilfully formed mesh sculptures. Open Saturday - Wednesday, 11am - 4pm.

This year’s display promises to be bigger and better with ghosts added to more of York’s beautiful city centre gardens. There are 45 to spot as you explore and the trail runs 19 September - 5 November, but like Treasurer's House, some garden have selected access.

Thanks to the York BID (Business Improvement District) for the city-wide event of Ghosts in the Gardens. Pick up your city wide map for spook searching from the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street.

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Treasurer's House Office

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By appointment tour 

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.

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2 Aug to 29 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 51 other dates or times
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Turning back time tour 

Through past residents, uncover pockets of history at Treasurer's House, York and beyond.

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3 Aug to 26 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 12 other dates or times
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Guided sensory tour 

Uncover the history of Treasurer’s House through touch, sound, and imagination in a brand-new tour for visually impaired visitors.

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5 Aug to 7 Oct 2025
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15:00 to 16:30
+ 2 other dates or times