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The Woolpack Public House

The Woolpack is a Grade II listed former public house on Fawcett Street in York, England, closed in 2019 and now a holiday let.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

The Woolpack Public House is a former public house on Fawcett Street in York, North Yorkshire, England. The building was originally constructed as a house around 1845 and was converted into a pub during the 20th century. It operated as a licensed premises in the city's historic core, an area that was designated as the Central Historic Core conservation area in 1968. The pub closed in 2019, and the building has since been adapted for use as a six-bedroom holiday let. The property is Grade II listed, recognising its architectural and historic interest within York's built heritage. As a commercial hospitality venue, The Woolpack served the local community and visitors to York for decades before its closure, after which its commercial identity as a pub ceased and the premises were repurposed for short-term accommodation.

History

The Woolpack Public House is located on Fawcett Street in York, North Yorkshire, England. The building was originally built as a house around 1845. During the 20th century, it was converted into a public house. In 1968, the site was included within York's Central Historic Core conservation area, reflecting its location within the city's historic urban fabric. The building is Grade II listed, a designation that recognises its special architectural or historic interest. The pub operated as a licensed hospitality venue for years, serving the local community and visitors. It closed in 2019. Following its closure, the building was adapted for use as a six-bedroom holiday let, marking a transition from a commercial pub to short-term accommodation. The property's history reflects broader trends in the UK pub sector, where historic licensed premises have increasingly been converted to residential or holiday uses.

  • 2019

    The pub closed.

  • 1968

    Site included within the Central Historic Core conservation area.

  • 1845

    Built as a house around 1845.

  • Converted into a public house in the 20th century.

  • Adapted as a six-bedroom holiday let.

Products and positioning

Historic Grade II listed former public house in York's Central Historic Core, now repurposed as a holiday let.

Product categories. pub food and drinks · cask ale · hospitality services

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