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One hugh dolls house! Right next to York Minster, situated on an old roman road, this house is full of history and character, created by the Green family, now preserved by the National Trust. The Trust run tours of the house that take around an hour. Book in advance online to choose your prefered time. The guide explains the history of the Family who orginate from Wakefield and how and why the house was created. The exhibits, rooms, were not lived in but represent different periods throughout history, giving the impression of a dolls house, I'm quoting the guide. The guides stories as you walk through the house give you a real senses of history and the legacy left for generations to come. There's also a ghost tour in the basement that has access to the original roman road. I won't spoil the stories. There's a small model in the roman room that gives an appreciation of the old roman Fort, the guide in there explains the history going back to 71AD. There's also cafe on site and a pleasant, small garden to walk around weather permitted. There is disabled access into the house, not sure if there's access to the upstairs for disabled? Toilet facilities are downstairs next to the roman room. A nice way to pass an hour or so for history lovers that appreciate our English heritage.
David HunterDavid Hunter
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Make sure you don’t miss Sunday’s special tours! We had originally tried to visit on Saturday however when we arrived we found out that we needed to book onto a tour. The next one wasn’t for another hour and a half so we ended up booking for Sunday instead. We’re so glad we did as it turned out on Sundays they are working on introducing a different, new tour. The usual tour discusses some of the objects found in the house that were collected by the last owner before the trust, Frank Green. A few key items were explained on the Sunday tour however the main focus was on the lives of the many different families who have inhabited the house. The house itself feels very eclectic and varied showcasing items and decor of different time periods and this was really reflected in our tour. We heard stories of different residents throughout the history of the house and the impact they had on York and for some even further afield. Our guide Amy was so knowledgeable and passionate and was truly fascinating to listen to, the hour flew by! She answered our questions as we walked around and even shared a few ghost stories about the house. We feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this tour and would definitely recommend it if you too are lucky enough to be in York on a Sunday.
Beth StrongBeth Strong
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I was very lucky to have a guest pass, normal prices are £9.00 per adult, £4.50 per child plus family pricing. When I arrived the friendly ladies said it was guided tours and running on the hour. There is a cafe downstairs, toilets and a little historic display about the past and previous owners. The tour was an hour long, so I felt it was good value as a small group with plenty of opportunity to see everything and ask questions. The house has plenty of illusions, and without the guide I would of been duped on the age and what things were made out of. It was also nice to have some information on the previous owners, restoration and some information on the local area. I don't think this is a tour for children, its more about the house and stories. The guide tried to keep it interesting for all including some ghost stories, but the older children on my tour were a bit restless. There are some stairs but if your not that mobile they have put plastic chairs in all the rooms, so you can have a sit down while the guide is talking.
ClaudetteClaudette
10
You can only visit this place via pre-booked organised tour. Just six of us in my group, they have lots of tours following each other, but keep the numbers small in each group. Our guide, Noel, was excellent and explained the history of the house as well as giving us details of some of the beautiful furnishing in the rooms. The house in it's current form was created by Frank Green who joined three houses together and lived here from 1897 to 1930. In 1930 he donated the house, and all the contents which he had collected over many years, to the National Trust. His wish was that nothing was changed in the layout of the house, and that wish has by and large been adhered to. The tour lasts one hour, there's something so nice about having some explaining all the features to you rather than having to read from information boards. It helps to bring this place alive.
Miles MacdonaldMiles Macdonald
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Free entry for members of National Trust, otherwise £10 admission. You need to book a guided tour, which we didn't, so we had to wait around 20 minutes for the next available one. We spent the 20 minutes looking around the garden and had a quick coffee in their basement cafe. The stunning garden backs onto the Minster. We were blown away by the tour guides' knowledge of the house' history, its past occupants, their ancestors, how much she knew about industrial equipment related to the occupants businesses and even how some of the house' furnishings were created, even down to the types of wood used! She gave much, much more than standard information such as dates and names. Unfortunately, I can't remember her name but would still like to say bravo! (I would NOT make a good tour guide!) Well worth a visit, if you enjoy house tours.
stephanie toddstephanie todd
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We hadn't realised this was a guided tour of the National Trust, but what an experience. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable/friendly answering any questions. Frank Green we heard lots about, what a remarkable man he was. Sharing his wealth, not only with his servants but later in life giving the house and its belongings to the national trust so people could enjoy. Fabulous to be in rooms of royalty. Seeing where Prince Albert Edward Princess Alexandra (of Denmark) and Princess Victoria stayed. The collection is fantastic, with great artistry in the manufacture of many pieces.
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Minster Yard, York YO1 7JL, United Kingdom
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The Treasurer's House in York, North Yorkshire, England, is a Grade I listed historic house owned by the National Trust, who also maintain its garden. It is located in Minster Yard, directly to the north of York Minster.
attractions: York Minster, Shambles Market, JORVIK Viking Centre, Museum Gardens, Coppergate Shopping Centre, The York Dungeon, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower, York, The Milner York, York Art Gallery, restaurants: Betty's Café Tea Rooms, Turtle Bay York, The Postern Gate, House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original), Slug & Lettuce York Riverside, Yates York, Ye Olde Starre Inne, Valhalla York, Golden Fleece York, The Cut & Craft York

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