A new date for your diary – 11th May 2024 = Sheriffs Army visit to FPT
This years Sheriffs Army event will be patrolling the York’s City Walls on the 11th of May, starting from the Mansion House at 11am, an earlier time than in the past.
Fishergate Postern Tower will be open for this additional day from 10am to 4pm – free entry as normal
Sheriffs Army Patrol in 2023 at Fishergate Postern Arch. ..Photo Alan Fleming
Note that the time of the Sheriff’s Army Patrol’s arrival at FPT is likely to be between 11.30 am and 12 noon, NOT the early afternoon as last year.
We intend to dress FPT up with flags, bunting, etc.. FOYW Volunteers also hope to be dressed in suitable medieval costume to greet The Sheriff and his supporting Army Patrol. The option to be dressed up is up to our volunteers – so do come and support this special opening.
Located @ Junction of Piccadilly and Lead Mill Lane YORK YO1 9AF
Sat 27th & Sun 28th January = Residents Weekend Sat 17th February Sat 9th March Sat 23rd March Sat 13th April Sat 4th & Sun 5th May = May Day BH Weekend Sat 11th May = Sheriffs Army visit FPT Sat 25th May = Spring BH Weekend Sat 15th June Sat 29th June Sat 13th July Sat 27th July Sat 10th August Sat 7th September + Sat 14th September = Heritage Open Days Sat 28th September Sat 5th & Sun 6th October = York Unlocked ? Sat 26th October = Halloween Saturday Sat 9th November
PLUS other possible dates – check the website for details.
FREE ENTRY (but donations are always welcome)
Climb the spiral staircase of this early Tudor tower, work the model portcullis and find a remarkably complete garderobe, masons’ marks, re-used roof beams and our displays, including brand new replicas reborn from fragments found in our recent archaeological dig.
Disabled Access (Partial – ground floor only)
These events are provided by volunteers of The Friends of York Walls. We are also looking for new Volunteers, new Committee Members and new Trustees. There would be no pressure for you to devote any more time or effort than you feel comfortable with. If you are interested, or would like to get involved, please pop along for a chat one open day or email us at friendsofyorkwalls@gmail.com
These opening dates of Fishergate Postern Tower are a part of our 2024 season. Check back here to see any last minute changes !
