Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Treasurer's House, York
In or near York.
Treasurer's House, York — a Grade I-listed museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York · 1.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Treasurer's House in York, the nearest railway station is York, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7JL, and please note that entry is paid. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Treasurer's House, York is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Treasurer's House is a historic townhouse in York, transformed into a show home filled with antiques and art. Visitors can join guided tours to explore its rich history and beautifully decorated rooms, especially during the festive season.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first Treasurer for York Minster was appointed in 1091 when the office was established by Archbishop of York Thomas of Bayeux, but all that remains of his original house is an external wall which forms part of Grays Court and sections of 12th-century masonry in the present Treasurer's House for which it is uncertain whether they are in-situ or have been reused. As the controller of the finances of the Minster the Treasurer required a grand residence to be able to entertain important guests. The residence served in this capacity until 1547, when the Reformation of the English Church brought the job of Treasurer to an end. The last Treasurer surrendered the house to the crown on 26 May…
Visiting
Treasurer's House is open to the public for an admission fee, and free to members of the National Trust. The garden and Below Stairs Café are free to enter. Cellar and attic tours are available, depending on the time of year.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9630, -1.0808
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- +44 1904 624247
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 11:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7836749 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Treasurer's House, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Treasurer's House, York?
- Treasurer's House, York is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7JL), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Treasurer's House, York?
- Treasurer's House, York — a Grade I-listed museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Treasurer's House, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7JL.
- Who owns Treasurer's House, York?
- Treasurer's House, York is owned by National Trust.
- Is Treasurer's House, York a listed building?
- Treasurer's House, York is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Treasurer's House, York?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7JL.