York Mansion House

14/10/2026

10 days until Ghost Week!

01/10/2026

These words are from Lady Lindsey Smith, who wrote a book for her husband in 1926 about Saint Margaret Clitherow, in defence of Catholicism.

Margaret, known as “the Pearl of York”, was executed on Ouse Bridge, York, in 1586, for harbouring Catholic priests in her Shambles home.

York teenager Guy Fawkes is believed to have been present at her death.

Their two spirits rise to tell their connected stories in Remember, Remember, a new play written for Ghost Week 2026.

📍York Mansion House
🗓️ 29, 30 and 31 October
🕰️ 7.30-9.30pm
🎟️ £25 incl interval drink
🔗 More information at web link in bio

The Hallowed Guild of Phantom Players
York Ghost Merchants
Visit York
Olivia Graham - Celtic Folk Musician

28/09/2026

26/09/2026

🎄We’re bringing back one of the most popular events of York Georgian Festival for Christmas!

🍷 Emma Moore The W**e Lady is returning to our elegant State Room to welcome you to a Christmas Georgian W**e and Cheese evening.

🥂 There will be more tasting, an insight into the lavish dining habits of the 18th-century, and some timely tips for your own festive celebrations.

🎁 Give yourself the present of an indulgent evening out in our beautifully-decorated house!

🗓️ Friday 13 November
🕰️ 7-9pm
🎟️ £40
🔗 Book via our website what’s on page - see link in bio.

Visit York **eandcheese

25/09/2026

Reading Inspiration

The One by Cheryl Barclay

Looking for a reading that's romantic and guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone's face?

💕 Next up in our reading inspiration series: The One by Cheryl Barclay.

This beautiful reading celebrates all those little moments that tell you you've found your person.

It's about recognising that special someone who holds your heart, shares your dreams and makes life's journey that little bit brighter. Rather than focusing on the wedding day itself, the reading reflects on what it means to find a lifelong partner and best friend.

✨ The vibe:
❤️ Warm and romantic
❤️ Modern and uplifting
❤️ Full of hope for the future
❤️ Perfect for couples who love a classic happy-ever-after feeling

Many couples choose this reading because it feels personal, relatable and easy for guests to connect with. It's especially lovely when read by a close friend, sibling or parent.

At York Register Office, couples can include readings as part of their ceremony to help tell their story and add those personal touches that make a ceremony truly memorable. Couples can select readings and other elements through the ceremony planning process.

💭 Would this be your ceremony style?

👇 Tell us in the comments:

📖 Are you a romantic reading lover?
💕 What's your favourite wedding reading?
✨ Which reading should we feature next?

Keep following our page as we continue sharing ceremony reading inspiration over the coming weeks.

Thank you to Poem Hunter for this image

24/09/2026

🎄 Start the festive season by making your own Georgian Christmas wreath in our splendid State Room!
🌿 York florist Sue Hunter MBE will take you through creating your own beautiful wreath to take home, using natural materials including seasonal foliage, pine cones, fresh moss and dried oranges.
🍷 Tickets include a glass of mulled w**e and mince pies.

🗓️ Thursday 26 November
🕰️ 6-8pm
🎟️ £56 including all materials and refreshments
🔗 Book via mansionhouseyork.com/whatson

✨ Christmas in York: festive adventures every day!

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23/09/2026

👻 News of ghostly and festive happenings coming up at York Mansion House went out to newsletter subscribers today!
🎄Read all about it via the link in our bio 🗞️

20/09/2026

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🎄 We’ll be looking forward to ghost season and the run-up to Christmas (it’ll be here before you know it!)
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17/09/2026

📣 Introducing a unique new ghost created for us by York Ghost Merchants. The hand-painted design was inspired by the rich red flocked wallpaper in our elegant Drawing Room, installed in our 2025 refurbishment.

You could win this ghost by visiting our Mischief Night trail during York Ghost Week (24 October - 1 November) and completing all the puzzles in our trail booklet correctly.

The spooky trail is inspired by the early life of mischievous York school boy Guy Fawkes and during the week we’re offering 20% off admission to anyone who has also visited the new Gunpowder Plot exhibition at The Bar Convent.

And we’re thrilled to be hosting the Ghost Merchants’ Black Box sale in the Drawing Room from 26 October - 1 November! Check out their website for more details.

✨Exciting times for fans of all things ghostly and Guy Fawkes! 👻