Visiting Treasurer's House

About Treasurer's House

Behind the Minster, this National Trust house was restored in the early 20th century by the collector Frank Green, who arranged rooms in different period styles. It is also known for a ghost story of Roman soldiers said to have marched through the cellar.

Tip: Ask the guides about the cellar ghost story, and enjoy the small garden facing the Minster.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1 hour.
• Cost: Low cost.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Minster Quarter, medieval lanes around York Minster, the Shambles and Stonegate.

Best time to visit Treasurer's House

Treasurer's House is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:

• January: 7°C (45°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
• October: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• November: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.

When to visit York has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day York itinerary visits Treasurer's House on day 1, together with York Minster, The Shambles and Evening ghost walk.

• No. 11 of the 15 sights in our York things-to-do list.
• Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
• Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
• One of the picks in york on a rainy day.

Near Treasurer's House

Also in Minster Quarter, so you can walk between them:

• Holy Trinity Goodramgate — 20 minutes, free
• The Shambles — 30 minutes, free
• York Minster — 2–3 hours with the tower, mid-priced

If you like Treasurer's House

• York City Walls — City Centre, 1–2 hours
• JORVIK Viking Centre — Coppergate, 1.5 hours
• National Railway Museum — Leeman Road, 2–3 hours
• York Castle Museum — Castle Area, 2 hours

Staying near Treasurer's House

Stay in Minster Quarter ($$$$) to walk here: medieval lanes around York Minster, the Shambles and Stonegate. All areas to stay in York.

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