16 November 2024 – 5 January 2025

Included in general admission | Book here    

Pre-booking on Saturdays advised

New: Family and Senior tickets* available.

*Senior tickets are available to book for Monday to Friday visits only.

It’s cold outside, but in the warmth of our Victorian wonder, snow has settled on Kirkgate and our shops are wreathed in festive greenery, displaying seasonal objects from our acclaimed collection which take you back to yesteryear.

Want to see the man himself? On Saturdays and selected weekdays leading up to the big day, as well as on Christmas Eve, a traditional Green Father Christmas will be wandering the snow-covered cobbles. Traditionally, a Green Father Christmas would talk of feasts, games, dancing and songs, bringing joy to everyone.

Take a quick photo sitting in our sleigh, get creative with a children’s decoration-making workshop, plus there is a chance to enjoy under 5’s storytelling from the wonderful Story Craft Theatre.

Victorian Carol singers will be providing traditional musical entertainment on Mondays throughout the festive period, with additional performances from the musical miscreants, The Ran Tanners.

Returning for another year, Scrooge will be performing on selected dates throughout November and December. Our Victorian Street serves as the perfect backdrop for Charles Dickens’ beloved tale A Christmas Carol!

 

Father Christmas at York Castle Museum 
Throughout the day on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week from 16 November – 21 December, plus 24 December 2024 | Find out more

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate 
17, 22, 24, 26 and 29 November 2024 and 1, 3, 6, 13, 15, 17 and 22 December 2024 | Find out more

Victorian Carol Singers
Every Monday from 18 November – 23 December 2024, performances throughout the day | Find out more

Story Craft Theatre 
Every Tuesday from 19 November – 17 December 2024 | 20 minute performances at 11.15am, 12pm and 1pm | Find out more

The Ran Tanners
8 and 20 December 2024 | 10am – 4.30pm | Find out more

Family Drop in Christmas Decorations
21 December 2024 | Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm | Find out more

Mince Pie Making in York Castle Kitchen

19, 22, 26, 29 November and 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 December | Throughout the day on Tuesdays and Fridays | Find out more

Tales from the Trail 
27, 28, 29, 30, 31* December 2024 and 2, 3, 4 January 2025 | 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm. 2pm, 3pm and 4pm | Find out more

*Please note that the last performance on 31 December will be at 12:30pm.

Lino Printing Christmas Cards* SOLD OUT
30 November 2024 | 10am-1pm | £20 per person | Find out more and book

Christmas Wreath Making
7 December 2024 | 10.30am-12.30pm | £30 per person | Find out more and book

Lino Printing Wrapping Paper* SOLD OUT
14 December 2024 | 10am-1pm | £20 per person | Find out more and book

*Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only.

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An Evening with Ebenezer Scrooge
17 and 18 December 2024 | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | £23 per person (suitable for ages 16+) | Find out more | Book tickets for 17 December here and 18 December here

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