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

Events

Castle Kitchen – Sat 8 Aug 2026
Castle Kitchen

Date: Saturday 8 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen 
Saturday 8 August 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
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. 

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Creative Families – Sat 8 Aug 2026
Creative Families

Date: Saturday 8 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families 
Saturday 8 August 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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Gala Street Performance  – Tue 11 Aug 2026
Gala Street Performance 

Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Street Performance 
Tuesday 11 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts! 

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Castle Kitchen – Wed 12 Aug 2026
Castle Kitchen

Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen 
Wedensday 12 August  2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
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. 

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Sounds of the Sixties  – Sat 15 Aug 2026
Sounds of the Sixties 

Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sounds of the Sixties 
Saturday 15 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade. 

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Castle Kitchen – Sat 15 Aug 2026
Castle Kitchen

Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen 
Saturday 15 August 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
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. 

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Creative Families – Sat 15 Aug 2026
Creative Families

Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families 
Saturday 15 August 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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Gala Street Performance  – Tue 18 Aug 2026
Gala Street Performance 

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Street Performance 
Tuesday 18 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts! 

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Castle Kitchen – Wed 19 Aug 2026
Castle Kitchen

Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen 
Wedensday 19August  2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
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. 

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Sounds of the Sixties  – Sat 22 Aug 2026
Sounds of the Sixties 

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sounds of the Sixties 
Saturday 22 August 2026 
Performances throughout the day 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade. 

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