About
Help stop mischievous York school boy, Guy Fawkes, causing havoc in our Mischief Night puzzle trail - and be in with the chance of winning a unique Ghost Merchants ghost!
Mischief Night, celebrated with pranks, jokes and not a little chaos, was traditionally the night before Bonfire Night in the north country, but its origins could date back much further to the “misrule days” of the past when communities were allowed to let off steam…
Join our ghostly headmaster John Pulleyn, who needs your help keeping the peace before Guy forks out more misrule than the city can handle - solving puzzles and clues as you follow the trail.
Everyone who successfully completes our trail puzzle booklet will be entered into a draw to win a unique ghost designed by York Ghost Merchants, inspired by the red flocked wallpaper of our Drawing Room.
Suitable for ages 11 and over. Free with admission, open daily between Saturday 24 October and Sunday 1 November.
Children's Mischief Night trail
We'll also have a puzzle booklet for under 11s and anyone else who prefers less taxing tasks - with a small treat available for finishing all the puzzles correctly! Free with admission.
Ghost Merchants' Black Box Sale
The Drawing Room will be hosting York Ghost Merchant's annual Ghost Week Black Box Sale between Monday 26 and Sunday 1 November - more information at: Ghost Week — The York Ghost Merchants.
York Mansion House Opening Hours
Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 5pm (Last entry 4pm)
