Tour of Holgate Hospital and Almshouses includes an opening talk in Ebor Hall about the history of Robert Holgate and his legacy.

Born in Hemsworth in 1481, Robert Holgate who was Archbishop of York 1545 to 1553, decreed in his will of 1555 that 24 almshouses within a 13 acre site, should be built to provide for persons aged 60 years, or over, from the ancient parishes of Hemsworth, Felkirk, South Kirkby, and Wragby.

The hosts will show a jacket that the Brothers and Sisters wore until the 1970’s.
After the introductory talk, visitors will take a tour of the Chapel, Museum, Boardroom and exterior of the Main House.

Refreshments available by donation to the monthly charity. History books charged at a set price

Tour Times 

Saturday 12 September: 10:00; 13:00; 15:30

Pre booking required via booking link

Additional information

Max number of people: 10

Estimated duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Accessibility details

Accessibility – The majority of the site is flat, with some gentle slopes in places. Access to the chapel is via a disabled ramp, the museum has a small wooden threshold to step over, but once inside the floor is level. Information boards will be moved out of the museum and into the covered passageway, so people have more space inside the museum. The boardroom, however, is the least accessible. There are 25 stairs to get to the boardroom, without any other form of access, this will be at your own risk.