Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Cells Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2.30pm
Included in general admission
Discover the history of York Castle prison and some of its notorious inmates.
Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Musuem
Creative Studio
Open daily
Drop-in, self-led activity
Included in general admission
Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration in York Castle Museum’s Creative Studio.
Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum
Little Spotters
Daily, self-led activity
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Collect a Little Spotters activity sheet, available in the Secrets of Dress exhibition, and explore historic fashion items on display. There’s also a colouring sheet on the back for you to complete during your visit, or to take home.
Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations
Daily
Included in general admission
Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells, noises and taste of York’s chocolate factories.
Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum
Time Traveller’s Activity Trail
Daily
10am – 4.30pm
Included in general admission
Collect a trail booklet from the admissions desk
Explore York Castle Museum and discover fascinating stories and facts about some of the historical objects on display with our interactive Time Traveller’s Activity Trail booklet.
Dates: Monday 22 June 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Musuem
Kirkgate Talks
Daily
11.30am and 2pm
Included in general admission
Learn about the creation of the Victorian street, Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world.
Dates: Tuesday 7 July 2026–Sunday 6 September 2026, 10:30 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Retro Games and Toys
Daily
Included in general admission
Set up friendly challenges and play with friends, family and other visitors with our retro games and toys available in the Exercise Yard and Sixties Street.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Come watch our cookery demonstrations throughout the day of Mrs Beeton’s picnic recipes including Balmoral tarts, Sponge Cake, Tea Cream and Apple Cheesecake. There’s a sweet treat to satisfy everyone’s palate and there’ll be samples to treat your taste buds!
Pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available to get the recipes straight to your phone to try recreate yourself at home.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Families
Saturday 18 July 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.
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