The National Trust’s Treasurer’s House, one of York’s hidden gems, is getting ready to reopen for the season.
It will welcome visitors back to explore its remarkable interiors, enjoy guided tours, relax in the café, and wander through its award-winning garden.
After a winter pause, the much-loved property located directly behind York Minster returns with a full visitor offer that celebrates the unique history and character of Treasurer’s House.
This season sees the return of expert-led tours, giving visitors the chance to uncover hidden stories behind the grand rooms, curiosities, and carefully crafted spaces. Knowledgeable guides will share insights into the house’s restoration, the lives of its inhabitants, and its place in York’s rich heritage.
The team have developed a different way to tour with an expanded sensory tour developed in partnership with MySight York for visitors with sight loss, and remote hearing loops are available for those with hearing loss.
Downstairs the basement is home to the café in the old servant spaces. The seasonal menu offers light lunches, cakes, and hot drinks made with local ingredients – and tickets to the house are not needed to visit the café.
The celebrated garden, winner of Yorkshire in Bloom, is an oasis for nature and wildlife in the heart of the city, with early spring planting, shaded corners, and striking views of the Minster.
“All the team are thrilled to throw off the dust sheets and welcome visitors back to Treasurer’s House,” said Ted Walker, visitor experience officer at Treasurer’s House.
“The new season is not just a time for locals and visitors to the city to step across the threshold again, but for the dedicated team of volunteers who run the tours and bring the house to life.
“We’re a community all drawn together through history and stories of the past. And for some, it’s a year-round task working behind the scenes to keep the garden tidy and help with deep cleaning the house over winter.”
Treasurer’s House is open for tours Saturday to Wednesday from 30 March until 31 October. Tours last around one hour and run every 15 minutes.
Admission is free to National Trust members and under-fives, and pre-booking is recommended to hold your preferred space or drop in on the day for availability.
To find out more and book your tickets, visit their website here.
