Enjoy a variety of family-friendly and adult events at York Castle Museum throughout the year.

Events

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate  – Tue 3 Dec 2024

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate 

Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate 
17, 22, 24, 26 and 29 November 2024 and 1, 3, 6, 13, 15, 17 and 22 December 2024
Performances throughout the day, included in general admission 

Join us at the Castle Museum this festive season, to take you on a journey of redemption, generosity and joy, in an immersive one-man show of the classic tale of A Christmas Carol!

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Mince Pie Making in York Castle Kitchen – Tue 3 Dec 2024

Mince Pie Making in York Castle Kitchen

Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission

 

Join us in the Castle Kitchen for mince pie making! Demonstrations of  Tudor and Georgian mince pie recipes will run throughout the day, every Tuesday and Friday in the run-up to Christmas.

Recipes will also be available to take home and try for yourself!

 

(Please enquire at the museum on the day of your visit for specific timings)

 

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Story Craft Theatre – Tue 3 Dec 2024

Story Craft Theatre

Date: Tuesday 3 December 2024, 11:15 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Story Craft Theatre 
Every Tuesday from 19 November – 17 December 2024, 20 minute performances at 11.15am, 12pm and 1pm 
Included in admission, suitable for under 5s

Story Craft Theatre will be back for another festive tale at the Castle Museum this December. Ralf the Robin is planning the biggest Christmas party ever, but he can’t do it without all of his friends. Don’t miss your chance to join them for this magical storytelling experience. Supported by Makaton signs and puppetry.

 

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Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate – Wed 4 Dec 2024

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate

Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate
Included in general admission, suitable for all ages
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16 November until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day.

A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking of food, feasting, games, dancing and songs as well as his many different guises, companions and modes of transport across the world!
Visitors will be welcome to join in for fun, silliness and how to show kindness to friends and strangers over the festive period.

Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.

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Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate – Thu 5 Dec 2024

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate

Date: Thursday 5 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate
Included in general admission, suitable for all ages
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16 November until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day.

A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking of food, feasting, games, dancing and songs as well as his many different guises, companions and modes of transport across the world!
Visitors will be welcome to join in for fun, silliness and how to show kindness to friends and strangers over the festive period.

Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.

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Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate  – Fri 6 Dec 2024

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate 

Date: Friday 6 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate 
17, 22, 24, 26 and 29 November 2024 and 1, 3, 6, 13, 15, 17 and 22 December 2024
Performances throughout the day, included in general admission 

Join us at the Castle Museum this festive season, to take you on a journey of redemption, generosity and joy, in an immersive one-man show of the classic tale of A Christmas Carol!

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Mince Pie Making in York Castle Kitchen – Fri 6 Dec 2024

Mince Pie Making in York Castle Kitchen

Date: Friday 6 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission

 

Join us in the Castle Kitchen for mince pie making! Demonstrations of  Tudor and Georgian mince pie recipes will run throughout the day, every Tuesday and Friday in the run-up to Christmas.

Recipes will also be available to take home and try for yourself!

 

(Please enquire at the museum on the day of your visit for specific timings)

 

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Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate – Sat 7 Dec 2024

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate

Date: Saturday 7 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Green Father Christmas on Kirkgate
Included in general admission, suitable for all ages
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16 November until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day.

A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking of food, feasting, games, dancing and songs as well as his many different guises, companions and modes of transport across the world!
Visitors will be welcome to join in for fun, silliness and how to show kindness to friends and strangers over the festive period.

Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.

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Christmas Wreath Making – Sat 7 Dec 2024

Christmas Wreath Making

Date: Saturday 7 December 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Christmas Wreath Making
7 December 2024,  10.30am-12.30pm
£30 per person* | Book now

Learn how to create a simple Christmas wreath in this festive workshop with Mandy Barker of Floral Inspirations.

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

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The Ran Tanners – Sun 8 Dec 2024

The Ran Tanners

Date: Sunday 8 December 2024, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

The Ran Tanners
8 and 20 December 2024, 10am – 4.30pm 
Included with general admission

Celebrate Christmas with carols and tunes played with joy and festive cheer by The Ran Tanners.

 

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