Date: Tuesday 17 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!
Date: Tuesday 17 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)
Date: Tuesday 17 December 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
An evening with Ebenezer Scrooge
17 and 18 December 2024 | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | £23 per person | Book tickets for 17 December here and 18 December here
Note: This event is for 16+ and is not suitable for children. Bah Humbug!
Join us on the snow-covered cobbles of Kirkgate for an immersive and intimate production of A Christmas Carol, which brings the magic of a much-loved Dickens classic to life.
Discover the true meaning of Christmas with Scrooge, enjoy the sounds or even sing along to carols with our choir. Chat to our Victorian shopkeepers and soak up the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas.
Tickets are £23 and include a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine or a soft drink on arrival. Seating is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis, although seats for those with mobility difficulties can be reserved.
Mobility requirements
If you need to reserve a seat for the performance due to mobility difficulties please email us at: participation@ymt.org.uk as soon as you have made your booking. As seats are limited, please only reserve them for those in your party who would be unable to stand for the performance (45 – 60 mins).
Allergies/Food Intolerances
Do let us know as soon as you’ve booked, if you have any specific dietary requirements such as vegan or gluten free, by emailing us at: participation@ymt.org.uk
However, please note that our food is prepared in an environment which is not guaranteed to be free from nut or dairy cross-contamination so we are unable to cater for anyone with a severe allergy.
Date: Wednesday 18 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.
Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.
Date: Thursday 19 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.
Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.
Date: Friday 20 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)
Date: Saturday 21 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.
Please note this is not a meet Father Christmas experience.
Date: Saturday 21 December 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Included in general admission
Artist run creative workshops inspired by Victorian Christmas at the Castle. Join us with all the family on Saturday 21st December for this drop in creative workshop where you’ll create your own Christmas decoration.
Date: Sunday 22 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!
Date: Monday 23 December 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Victorian Carol Singers
Every Monday from 18 November – 23 December 2024, performances throughout the day
Included in admission, suitable for all ages
Come and get in the festive spirit with the Victorian Carol Singers from Same Difference Arts.
Inspired by traditional Christmas carols, performances will feature classic ditties from the period (such as ‘O, Christmas Tree’, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ and ‘Hark the Herald’), certain to get everyone in the mood for Christmas whilst remembering tradition and goodwill to all!
