Fishergate Postern Tower was open on Saturday 31st May and on Saturday 7th June for two special bookable events as part of the York Festival of Ideas 2025
See York Festival of Ideas website and details HERE
BOTH events at FPT were FREE – but each person had to book a ticket in advance via EventBright.
BOTH EVENTS HAVE NOW PASSED –
On Saturday 31st May – Event details were =
This event was designed for children and their families.
Adults wishing to explore the tower were encouraged to sign up for one of our ‘Medieval Masons’ Marks Tours‘ on Saturday 7 June.
Come along and hunt for medieval masons’ marks in the 500-year-old Fishergate Postern Tower. We know there are at least 81, so why not see how many you can find?
With three floors, a spiral staircase and an unusually complete medieval toilet – known as a ‘garderobe’ – there’s plenty for all the family to explore. Then watch a professional stonemason cut a mark on stone and, if you like, design your own!
Workshops run every hour from 10am to 3pm, so please sign up for the session of your choice.
Hosted by Friends of York Walls, these sessions are suitable for families only. Every person attending (children and parents/carers) needs to book an individual ticket as numbers are limited.
On Saturday 7th June – Event details were =
Hosted by Friends of York Walls, these sessions are suitable for adults only. (14+ ?)
Fishergate Postern Tower is unusual in having so many Medieval masons’ marks in good condition on its internal walls – 81 of them to date. Hear what current expert opinion is on their purpose and view them with torches on a guided tour.
Then watch a professional stonemason cut a mark on stone and, if you like, design your own!
Tours last one hour and will run between 10am and 3pm, so please sign up for the tour of your choice.
Hosted by Friends of York Walls, these sessions are suitable for adults only. Every person attending needs to book an individual ticket as numbers are limited.
Published 26 May 2025 / Updated Sept 2025 AF
