The remaining Fishergate Postern Tower Open Dates for 2021 will be on Saturday 2nd + 23rd + 30th Oct + 13th Nov  from 10am to 4pm.  FREE ENTRY    No Need to Book!

We are also considering adding an extra “Pop Up Open Day” on Sunday 19th December – from 10:30 to 15:00

This will be subject to weather conditions, volunteer numbers, etc..

Watch this space for confirmation !

 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU, BUT PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE TOWER IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE OR DEVELOPED SYMPTOMS OF COVID19 WITHIN THE LAST 14  DAYS.

We are still following the Government Guidelines closely in assessing the risks of COVID 19 and as a result there will still  be some changes to how we operate on open days to ensure that we can open safely – for both our visitors and our volunteers.  These changes will be regularly reviewed and revised as necessary.

The current rules for opening will be =

  • Max group size: 6 people
  • People from different households should maintain a social distance whenever possible.
  • Face coverings should still be worn inside the Tower, unless exemptions apply.
  • Visitors may scan the NHS QR code or provide their contact-details if they wish.

Groups will be limited to a maximum of SIX.  We are also restricting the total number of visitors in the building at any one time, and asking everyone to maintain social distance from other groups/individuals not with them in their party. Visitors waiting to go inside will be asked to queue around the building.

Within the building, there will be a one way system in which visitors on the way up stop off at each floor, staying clear to allow any visitors descending to pass down.

There will be a hand sanitiser outside the entrance which we ask everyone to use before entering. Please limit any unnecessary touching of surfaces or objects.  Please also note that Fishergate Postern Tower has no water supply – so there are no hand washing or toilet facilities available.

Volunteers will still wear face-masks. Visitors are also requested to wear face-masks themselves (unless exemptions apply).

Please note that the number of volunteers on duty will be reduced and this means the level of First Aid support will be lower than usual.

A copy of our full COVID 19 Risk Assessment is available HERE on this site.

York’s City Walls elevated sections are now fully open.  See City of York Council website for details  HERE

If you are local to York and can spare some time to help us, as a volunteer guide, a walls guide, join the committee, etc,. then please get in touch via   friendsofyorkwalls@gmail.com

Enjoy your visit,   “Rate Us” on   Trip Advisor     Please show your appreciation of our efforts by making a donation in the bucket provided !

 

Published 27th October 2021     A F

Updated 14th November 2021   A F

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A York Walls Festival Extra: ‘Twilight Walls’

DATES – 20th Oct 2021 to 22nd Oct 2021
About this event  –

A special event to raise money for next year’s York Walls Festival, ‘Twilight Walls’ gives access after dusk to York’s famous Bar Walls on the stretch of Walls starting from Bootham Bar gateway to Monk Bar gateway, which passes behind York Minster, on the line of the walls of the original Roman fort of Eboracum.

The Walls close at dusk and are rarely open in the evening, offering the unique chance to experience the Walls and the views from this vantage point in the dark.

There are three special sessions of ‘Twilight Walls’ to choose from! All tickets are £8.

On the Wednesday and Thursday at 19:00 professional guide Ian Tempest leads the group and will give a short talk about the Walls halfway around the Walls section, at Robin Hood’s Tower.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-walls-festival-extra-twilight-walls-guided-sessions-tickets-190293732677

On all three dates at 19:00 The North Yorkshire Bat Group are leading ‘bat-detection’ experiences.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-walls-festival-extra-twilight-walls-bat-experience-sessions-tickets-190916916637

On all three dates you can experience the stretch of the Walls after-dark without a guide (supervised by volunteer stewards), allowing you to enjoy the sights, ambience and take photographs etc.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-walls-festival-extra-twilight-walls-standard-sessions-tickets-190937107027

Use the links above or search ‘Twilight Walls’ or ‘York Walls Festival’ on Eventbrite.  NOTE – There is a different ticket page for each type of session.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the volunteer-run York Walls Festival which organises free and nearly-free, family-friendly events and activities that promote the history and heritage of York, and partner with community, volunteer groups and creative individuals in and around York.

This event has been made possible with the kind assistance of City of York Council, The Friends of York Walls and The North Yorkshire Bat Group.

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The only access and exit points are at Bootham Bar gatehouse and Monk Bar gatehouse. Both points have approximately thirty stone steps up and down. A one-way system will be in operation (from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar), so exit and entrance via the other entrance or exit will only be allowed in an emergency.

The current COVID-19 restrictions and protocols will be in place. Please respect other attendees and stewards who may choose to employ additional protections. Please wash or sanitise your hands before and after the event. Please do not attend the event if you feel unwell or show any symptoms of COVID-19 or any other infectious diseases. All volunteer stewards will be wearing hi-vis vests. Please speak to them if you have any questions, problems or feel unwell. Please follow their instructions at all times.

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The next FPT openings are on the Saturday 28th August + 11th & 18th September,  from 10am to 4pm.  FREE ENTRY    No Need to Book!

Opening will be to the latest published 2021 dates for the remainder of the year  (subject to any changes to Covid regulations). 

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU, BUT PLEASE DO NOT VISIT THE TOWER IF YOU OR ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE OR DEVELOPED SYMPTOMS OF COVID19 WITHIN THE LAST 14  DAYS.

We are following the Government Guidelines closely in assessing the risks of COVID 19 and as a result there will still  be some changes to how we operate on open days to ensure that we can open safely – for both our visitors and our volunteers.  These changes will be regularly reviewed and revised as necessary.

The current rules for opening will be =

  • Max group size: 6 people
  • People from different households should maintain a social distance whenever possible.
  • Face coverings must still be worn inside the Tower, unless exemptions apply.
  • Visitors can scan the NHS QR code or provide their contact-details if they wish.

Groups will be limited to a maximum of SIX and we are restricting the total number of visitors in the building at any one time to 16  (i.e. an average of 4 per floor) and asking everyone to maintain social distance from other groups/individuals not with them in their party. Visitors waiting to go inside will be asked to queue around the building observing the 2 metre distance markings on the paving stones under foot.

Within the building, there will be a one way system in which visitors on the way up stop off at each floor, staying clear to allow any visitors descending to pass down.

There will be a hand sanitiser outside the entrance which we ask everyone to use before entering. Please limit any unnecessary touching of surfaces or objects.  Please also note that Fishergate Postern Tower has no water supply – so there are no hand washing or toilet facilities available.

Volunteers will still wear face-masks. Visitors are also requested to wear face-masks themselves (unless exemptions apply) and, in case anyone would like one, there will be a supply of face-masks available at the entrance for a donation in our donations bucket, or bring your own mask.

Please note that the number of volunteers on duty will be reduced and this means the level of First Aid support will be lower than usual.

A copy of our full COVID 19 Risk Assessment is available HERE on this site.

York’s City Walls elevated sections are now fully open.  See City of York Council website for details  HERE

If you are local to York and can spare some time to help us, as a volunteer guide, a walls guide, join the committee, etc,. then please get in touch via   friendsofyorkwalls@gmail.com

Enjoy your visit,   “Rate Us” on   Trip Advisor

 

Published 27th August 2021  A F

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