York Mansion House york

A surprise in the city centre. Very closed to Betty's I never thought this was a house people could visit. They've been open for only two years and it's not advertised as other attractions. The staff was very friendly. My daughter did a gingerbread trail and she got a nice gift at the end. Spread on 3 floors, this mansion is beautiful. The kitchen has a big table where kids can play an interactive game cooking old recipes. Someone from the staff also showed us how to cook a gingerbread recipe from Georgian days. Some rooms need a little more improvement I think (being a little bare) . Second floor is a grandious state room with dressing up available for both kids and adults. Third floor has a silver gallery where children can use crayons to print coins designs. It took us over a hour to visit. Some visitors had a tablet with them with a voice explaining the rooms. It wasn't offered to us for some reason. The entrance price is reasonable with discount for York residents.

We had a lovely walk around Mansion House as part of York Residents weekend. I've never visited the whole time I've lived in York, which is very poor on my part! There was an exhibition (no photos allowed) which unearthed planning permission for various buildings in York that never came to fruition (very interesting). Well worth a visit for an insight into history, though sadly the exhibition, I believe, was only for that day - most likely due to it being residents weekend.

First time they had offered 'back stage' tours of the House whilst doing the annual conservation. Small afternoon tea included too. Looking forward to returning later in the year, when the House is open fully to the public. Very enjoyable visit!

This is a lovely place to visit. The self-guided tablet was useful and we were impressed with the interactive cooking demo in the kitchen! Worth going.

Really well worth going around. Very interesting historically and architecturally. And it has great views over St Helen's Square and towards the Ouse. Popular and busy. Very well looked after. Recommended.

We visited the museum during the Ghost Week so we had a little game to play around the museum. It was really fun to do! The staff was adorable and friendly. The museum itself was also very beautiful. We absolutely loved it!

Lovely building, spotlessly decorated and displays smart. The guide in the kitchen very informative. Interesting interactive kitchen video

Lovely workshop and tour. Went with a friend and our children between 8 and 13 and all enjoyed it and also learnt something too.

Interesting building. A couple of interactive displays. Time about 1 hour looking around. Could be longer if you are into the history.

Very interesting place to visit. Still used by the mayor of York for functions.