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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in August 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird and wonderful […]

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Plate it up! – Adults Only

Plate it up! – Adults Only

Join North Yorkshire artist Anna Whitehouse to create your own personalised ceramic plate, inspired by our Grayson Perry exhibition.

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

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Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in August 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird and wonderful […]

Read more >

York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

Read more >

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in September and October 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird […]

Read more >

York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

Read more >

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Kirkgate Victorian Street Tour

Saturdays in September and October 10:30am Book tickets here. Visit one of York’s most memorable experiences in this guided tour of our recreated Victorian street. The 1 hour tour will reveal the fascinating history of the street, the stories behind the authentic shops and real Victorian York businesses which traded everything from chocolate to weird […]

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse

Life Drawing – Model as Muse

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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York Castle Prison Tour

York Castle Prison Tour

Enter the authentic prison cells of York Castle Prison, where thousands were imprisoned while they awaited release, transportation or execution. Join our expert as they reveal the stories of the infamous, such as highwayman Dick Turpin, and those largely forgotten in this unique insight into prison life.

Read more >