Year: 2016

The WALLS WALK from Fishergate Postern Tower steps to Fishergate Bar steps has now re-opened.

An inspection of Tower 39 ( the tower in the corner adjacent to Fishergate Postern Tower, overlooking the junction of Fishergate and Paragon Street) has revealed that an internal shallow brick arch forming the roof inside the tower is in need of repair and the walkway supported by the brick roof arch across the top of the tower has started to subside.  In the interests of public safety this section of the wall walk was closed to the public whilst a full detailed inspection took place. Temporary supports have now been installed inside Tower 39 and a decision will now be taken on what measures are needed for a more permanent repair.  This short section of walkway is safe,  and has now been reopened to the public.

The Friends of York Walls hope to open Fishergate Postern Tower AND Tower 39 as part of the January 2017 Residents Festival Weekend. Access to Tower 39 will be reviewed nearer the time.

Fishergate Postern Tower is now closed for the winter season.  Our next opening will be at York Residents Weekend at the end of January 2017 – see you then.  Watch this space for details nearer the time.

A big thank you to all our volunteers, friends and visitors who have helped to make 2016 a record year for visitors numbers to Fishergate Postern Tower – with just over 8000 visitors recorded over the 24 open days.  In addition over 1000 visitors attended the two evenings of the Illuminating York event, and enjoyed a walk on the City Walls  at night.

The Autumn 2016 version of the FoYW Newsletter, covering the 2016 events, is now available    HERE

Fishergate Postern Tower will be open on Saturday 8th October from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  (NOTE – 1 day = Saturday ONLY)

If you are visiting York, or a York resident, do come along and visit the 500 year old tower,  climb the spiral staircase, sponsor a stone,  buy a book or a map and help to support the Friends of York Walls.  Its something unusual to do with the family and kids!   If you are interested in volunteering come along and talk to us, or drop an email to  friendsofyorkwalls@yorkwalls.org.uk

The Tower will also be open on Saturday 29th October which will be the last opening date in 2016.

For “Illuminating York 2016”  FOYW will be organising evening walls walks, entering at Bootham Bar and exit at Monk Bar, on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October ONLY.    Adults £2, children free. Watch this space for more details.

All openings subject to their being sufficient volunteers available.