York Georgian Festival
York Georgian Festival
Thursday 1 August
10.00am - Behind the Scenes Curator Tour, at Fairfax House
10.00am to 3.00pm (pre-bookable tours available) Tours and Tea for Charity at York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate
10.00am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Discover the ‘illegal chapel’ at Bar Convent
10.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Hobs Go Georgian: A fun family trail at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.30am - Eighteenth century cooking demonstration at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.30am - Blood, Guts and Bedlam Tour, from York Medical Society
2.30pm - Dressing a Georgian Lady at York Mansion House - Free with admission
4.00pm – Rogues Gallery Tour with Mad Alice, around the City
6.00pm - Terry Deary previews his new book: A History of Britain in Ten Enemies
7.00pm - Mad Alice History Talk and Gin Tasting, at Impossible Bar
Friday 2 August
10.00am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Discover the ‘illegal chapel’ at Bar Convent
10.00am to 3.00pm (pre-bookable tours available) Tours and Tea for Charity at York Medical Society, 23 Stonegate
10.30am - On Location: Filming at Fairfax House Curator Tour
10.30am - Georgian Dance Class at the Guildhall
10.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Hobs Go Georgian: A fun family trail at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.30am - Eighteenth century cooking demonstration at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.30am - Blood, Guts and Bedlam Tour, from York Medical Society
2.30pm - Fan language at York Mansion House - Free with admission
4.00pm – Rogues Gallery Tour with Mad Alice, around the City
7.30pm - Bridgerton by Candlelight by Ignite Concerts - SOLD OUT
Saturday 3 August
10.00am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Discover the ‘illegal chapel’ at Bar Convent
10.30am to 5.00pm (last admission 4.00pm) - Hobs Go Georgian: A fun family trail at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.00am - Regency Rejigged dance performance, St Helen’s Square
11.30am - Eighteenth Century cooking demonstration at York Mansion House - Free with admission
2.00pm - Regency Rejigged dance performance, St Helen’s Square
2.00pm – Anatomy of a Ball, Barley Hall Coffee Shop
2.30pm - Dressing a Georgian Lady at York Mansion House - Free with admission
3.00pm - Regency Rejigged dance performance, St Helen’s Square
4.00pm – The Raree Show or The Fox Trap’t, at Holy Trinity Goodramgate - SOLD OUT
4.00pm– Rogues Gallery Tour with Mad Alice, around the City
5.00pm - Family Walking Tour: ‘A Day in the Life of Jane Ewbank’, with the York Georgian Society, starting from St Helen's Square
7.00pm - The York Georgian Ball at the Grand Assembly Rooms
Sunday 4 August
10.30am to 1.00pm - Hobs Go Georgian: A fun family trail at York Mansion House - Free with admission
11.00am - Regency Rejigged dance performance, St Helen’s Square
11.30am - Eighteenth Century cooking demonstration at York Mansion House - Free with admission
Please note: York Mansion House will be temporarily closed from 12.30pm to 2.20pm for our below ticketed event.
1.00pm - Uncovering The Parrot: A Forgotten Women-Led Satirical Periodical of the Eighteenth Century at York Mansion House - SOLD OUT
2.00pm - Regency Rejigged dance performance, St Helen’s Square
2.30pm - Fan language at York Mansion House - Free with admission
4.00pm – Rogues Gallery Tour with Mad Alice, around the City
Food and Drink
Want to extend your experience with a touch of elegance? Pre-book an afternoon tea in the beautiful Belmont Room at the world famous Betty's Tea Room in York and say three magic words 'York Georgian Festival' to receive a complimentary glass of fizz!*
Accomodation
Visiting our fine city for and want to extend your historical experience? Book your stay at the award winning Georgian gem, No. 1 York by Guesthouse! See more information on the Guesthouse website.
*Applies to any full paying adult purchasing the afternoon tea in the Belmont Room and quoting the promo code on arrival. Please note this offer is only valid during the festival (1 August to 4 August 2024) and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Management reserves the right to refuse discount.