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Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Friday 30 August 10:30-4pm drop-in sessions throughout the day (no booking required)    Experience wild Britain and immerse yourself in the Mesolithic in these hands-on workshops led by the team at Into Wilderness. Using natural materials and primitive techniques you’ll be introduced to the skills and crafts of our early ancestors, discovering ways of life […]

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Sound Bath at York Art Gallery

Sound Bath at York Art Gallery

31 August 9-10am £20.00 per person Book tickets here. Please read all text below before booking. During this special water-themed sound bath immerse yourself in a tranquil oasis, rest your body, and listen as the waves of harmonic frequencies create ripples of relaxation and a deep meditative state. Joe will play a variety of instruments […]

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Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Saturday 31 August 10:30-4pm drop-in sessions throughout the day (no booking required)    Experience wild Britain and immerse yourself in the Mesolithic in these hands-on workshops led by the team at Into Wilderness. Using natural materials and primitive techniques you’ll be introduced to the skills and crafts of our early ancestors, discovering ways of life […]

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.   Book tickets for York Castle Museum Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and […]

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Dosti (Friendship) Picnic in the Museum Gardens

Saturday 31 August 2024 12 noon to 5pm Pavilion Lawn Free event, all welcome. Bring a picnic and enjoy time together in the Museum Gardens. There will be games, Tai Chi Taster sessions, storytelling, traditional music, nature arts, art and crafts. Just drop-in during the afternoon.

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Ran Tanner Music

Ran Tanner Music

Included in general admission. Performance times may vary, please check at the museum on the day of your visit.   Book Tickets here for York Castle Museum   The Ran Tanners are a pair of roving miscreants who (when not doing hard labour in chokey or dodging the pressgang), play the  traditional music of Georgian and […]

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Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Into Wilderness Bushcraft Adventures 

Sunday 1 September 10:30-4pm drop-in sessions throughout the day (no booking required)    Experience wild Britain and immerse yourself in the Mesolithic in these hands-on workshops led by the team at Into Wilderness. Using natural materials and primitive techniques you’ll be introduced to the skills and crafts of our early ancestors, discovering ways of life […]

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Summer Sketchbook Circle

1:30pm-3:30pm, Free summer session Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough. Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the Museum Gardens. Materials provided. These informal practical art sessions are […]

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets will become available approximately a month in advance. Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough. Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from […]

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