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

Events

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations  – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations 

Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 12 April 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations
Daily, 28 March – 12 April 2026
Included in general admission
Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork: York’s Confectionery Workers in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells and sounds of York’s chocolate factories.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 28 Mar 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Saturday 28 March 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 28 March
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 2 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Thursday 2 April 2026 
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Creative Families – Fri 3 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Friday 3 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families
Friday 3 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and create something wonderful in an artist-led workshop inspired by our exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork. 

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Saturday 4 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 4 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Mon 6 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Monday 6 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Monday 6 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 9 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Thursday 9 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Creative Families – Fri 10 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Friday 10 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families
Friday 10 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and create something wonderful in an artist-led workshop inspired by our exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork. 

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 11 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 11 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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